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ICC rankings: Shubman Gill surrounds Babar Azam for top ODI spot, Fans serenade 'Babar Bhai' as Pakistan group lands in India for World Cup, Australia beat India by 66 runs in third ODI

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  1) ICC rankings: Shubman Gill surrounds Babar Azam for top ODI spot   Shubman Gill is presently just 10 rating focuses behind Babar Azam. Shubman Gill has edged nearer to Babar Azam, the authoritative highest-level ODI batsman, as the Indian opener proceeded with his rich vein of batting structure in the continuous ODI series against Australia. Gill scored a familiar 74 runs off 63 balls in the main ODI against Australia on Friday and played a splendid 104-run thump from 97 balls in the second ODI on Sunday. Following the latest ICC rankings update, Gill involves the second spot with 847 places, while Babar Azam keeps on standing firm on the main foothold with 857 places.   The Indian opener additionally showed his batting ability in the 2023 Asia Cup, where he arose as the competition's most noteworthy run-scorer. He gathered a noteworthy 302 runs in six innings, bragging a normal 75.50. In the year 2023, Gill has been a power to deal with in the ODI design, ...

India beat Sri Lanka to win ladies' cricket gold and Bangladesh took the bronze in the wake of limiting Pakistan to 64-9 at Asian Games..

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India beat Sri Lanka to win ladies' cricket gold and Bangladesh took the bronze in the wake of limiting Pakistan to 64-9 at the Asian Games... Indian ladies' group beat in-structure Sri Lanka by 19 runs, India struck gold in their Asian Games cricket debut when they beat in-structure Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the ladies' last in Hangzhou, subsequent to declining to send groups on the two past events the game was remembered for the mainland Games.   Batting first, India arrived at 116-7 in their 20 overs with Smriti Mandhana (46) and Jemimah Rodrigues (42) putting on 73 for the subsequent wicket in Monday's conclusive, Sri Lanka's pursuit began seriously when they were decreased to 14-3 in the fifth over by a staggering spell from right-arm seamer Titas Sadhu. She took two wickets in her initial four balls and one more in her third over to get done with striking figures of three wickets for six runs.   India's star hitter said winning the gold was something ...

Cricketing diplomacies: the historic visit of Pakistan in India to the World Cup

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None holds the thrill or fascination for cricket fans and experts alike quite like an India-Pakistan bout. These intense clashes outdo the limits of sports and turn into an exposition of the old animosity between these countries. Just as in each of the previous editions, the 2023 Cricket World Cup will undoubtedly deliver yet another enthralling show, one which has Pakistan’s cricket side traveling to India for a historic competition. This goes beyond the cricketing aspect, and there are also important diplomatic and cultural implications to be considered. Cricket as a Bridge   It is no surprise that cricket has often been called “a bridge between India and Pakistan”. It’s been an unfortunate fact of politics that the two countries have had straining relations for years even while they still keep playing against each other in cricket bouts. And through those games, millions of fans can gather to enjoy the game they care about and forget about the regional divisions for just a...

India skittle Sri Lanka for 50, wrap up record win in Asia Cup final

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  In a fateful decision, Sri Lanka's captain Dasun Shanaka opted to bat first after winning the toss, only to witness a catastrophic collapse unfold. Jasprit Bumrah's second delivery of the match dismissed Kusal Perera, setting the stage for a relentless onslaught. Bumrah's partner in the opening bowling, Mohammed Siraj, delivered an astonishing performance, claiming four wickets in a sensational second over, leaving Sri Lanka reeling at a dismal 12-5 after just four overs. The situation went from bad to worse as they stumbled to 12-6 an over and a half later, with Siraj's dismissal of Shanaka, marking a historic five-wicket haul in a mere 2.4 overs—a joint all-time record in ODI cricket, matching the feat achieved by Chaminda Vaas. It was a day of calamity for Sri Lanka, with India's bowling attack displaying utter dominance. Siraj continued his remarkable bowling display by claiming his sixth wicket, dismissing Kusal Mendis for 17 runs. Hardik Pandya then effici...

Sri Lanka avoid almighty choke, book place in Asia Cup final in thriller | PAK v SL , Asalanka stars in last-ball thriller, takes Sri Lanka to 11th Asia Cup final

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In a cricket encounter between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, adverse weather conditions forced the implementation of the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, impacting the game dynamics. Initially. Pakistan posted a total of 252-7 in their innings, which had been curtailed to 42 overs due to rain interruptions. Following the DLS adjustment, Sri Lanka found themselves in the position of needing to effectively equal Pakistan's score by reaching 252 runs within their allotted 42 overs to secure victory. Sri Lanka were cruising against Pakistan with two overs to go in their DLS-affected run chase. Pakistan had scored 252-7 batting first after rain reduced their innings to 42 overs, but one run was taken off Sri Lanka’s target after DLS adjustment to mean Sri Lanka would need to effectively tie the game by scoring 252 in their 42 to overs to win. After Kusal Mendis scored 91 off 87 balls and Sadeera Samarawickrama added 48, the hosts were well above their required run rate coming into t...

Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Preview and Injury Updates on Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah

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Naseem Shah officially ruled out of the remainder of the Asia Cup with a shoulder injury. Zaman Khan will replace him. Not yet out, the medical reports for Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are recent.   Being observed by the Pakistan team's medical panel, they are both still.   The team management asks for a swap from the ACC technical committee once either athlete is sidelined for one week. On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Asia Cup match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will take place.   A significant setback for the Pakistan team would result if Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah were unfit to play.   Two key players = weaker bowling attack. Until there is formal word from the PCB, neither Haris Rauf nor Naseem Shah have been confirmed to be match-fit.   Coming days will see additional medical tests for them.   Team management decides on availability for the Sri Lanka match next. Confident SL face injury-hit Pakistan in virtual semifinal India was left out of...