Record-five-time champions Australia have finally got their ICC ODI World Cup campaign underway. The Pat Cummins-led side defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in Lucknow to break their duck at the tournament. The result leaves 1996 winners Sri Lanka second-last on the points table, with three losses in as many games. Sri Lanka now needs to win all their remaining six games to have a chance of making it to the semi-finals.

ICC World Cup 2023: Five-time champions Australia finally off the mark

Pat Cummins' Australia are finally up and running at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. They beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to move out of the bottom of the points table. This was the record five-time champions' first win of the tournament, which keeps them in contention to make it to the semi-finals.

ICC World Cup 2023: Can Australia make it to the ODI World Cup semis?

<p>Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has backed the Indian Cricket team to go all the way in the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Men in Blue target glory for the third time in the 50-over format. Azharuddin, captain of the Indian team in the 1999 tournament, thinks India have the substance to go all the way with current skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others firing on all cylinders. The Indian team has so far had a perfect record in the ODI World Cup having won all three matches so far.</p>

<h2><strong>Azharuddin backs India’s claim</strong></h2>

<p>"I always wish them the very best. I expect them to win the World Cup. We have a very good chance. We have a very good team &amp; captain who is leading the side and hopefully, we should win," Azharuddin told ANI.</p>

<p>The Indian team showcased its dominance over their opponents after beating Australia in the opening match. This was followed by dominant wins over Afghanistan and Pakistan. The latter win saw the Men in Blue extend their unbeaten run against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup to 8-0. India bowled Pakistan out for 191 and won the match by seven wickets.</p>

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<p>So far India have played 106 overs in the tournament and have chased the target in all three matches. The contest against Pakistan also saw the return of Shubman Gill, who was not available for the opening two matches due to dengue. The Indian team will now look to extend their unbeaten start to the World Cup when they take on Bangladesh on Thursday.</p>

<p>The contest will take place in Pune at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium as Rohit’s army looks to get the better of the opposition. India could make one change for the contest as a rotation in pace bowlers could see Mohammed Shami in the Playing XI, while Mohammed Siraj or Jasprit Bumrah could be rested before the New Zealand match. India famously lost to Bangladesh in the 2007 World Cup and paved the way for their exit from the tournament, but the Men in Blue have turned the tables in their favour.</p>

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Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has backed the Indian Cricket team to go all the way in the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Men in Blue target glory for the third time in the 50-over format.

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has backed the Indian Cricket team to go all the way in the ongoing ODI World Cup as the Men in Blue target glory for the third time in the 50-over format. Azharuddin, captain of the Indian team in the 1999 tournament, thinks India have the substance to go all the way with current skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others firing on all cylinders. The Indian team has so far had a perfect record in the ODI World Cup having won all three matches so far. Azharuddin backs India’s claim "I always wish them the very best. I expect them to win the World Cup. We have a very good chance. We have a very good team & captain who is leading the side and hopefully, we should win," Azharuddin told ANI. The Indian team showcased its dominance over their opponents after beating Australia in the opening match. This was followed by dominant wins over Afghanistan and Pakistan. The latter win saw the Men in Blue extend their unbeaten run against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup to 8-0. India bowled Pakistan out for 191 and won the match by seven wickets. ALSO READ | ODI World Cup 2023: WATCH - Australia pacer Mitchell Starc's TOE-CRUSHING yorker vs SL to dismiss batter So far India have played 106 overs in the tournament and have chased the target in all three matches. The contest against Pakistan also saw the return of Shubman Gill, who was not available for the opening two matches due to dengue. The Indian team will now look to extend their unbeaten start to the World Cup when they take on Bangladesh on Thursday. The contest will take place in Pune at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium as Rohit’s army looks to get the better of the opposition. India could make one change for the contest as a rotation in pace bowlers could see Mohammed Shami in the Playing XI, while Mohammed Siraj or Jasprit Bumrah could be rested before the New Zealand match. India famously lost to Bangladesh in the 2007 World Cup and paved the way for their exit from the tournament, but the Men in Blue have turned the tables in their favour. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin backs India to go all the way, 'I expect them to win'

<p>Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has expressed gratitude towards former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for helping the team by being an invaluable asset during the World Cup campaign. Jadeja is&nbsp;currently serving as a mentor for the&nbsp;Afghanistan men's team and his inputs have seemingly helped the subcontinent team take their game a notch above.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gurbaz, speaking after Afghanistan soundly defeated champions England in the league encounter, reflected on Jadeja's role and heaped praises on him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"He (Jadeja) is a man who always gives happiness to you. He's made cricket easy for us. He always says just go and enjoy. We love him, and he is someone special for us. He tells us to keep things simple, just go and enjoy. That's the most important tip for us," Gurbaz was quoted as saying by Republic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, Jadeja was appointed as the team mentor before the start of the World Cup. Alongside head coach Jonathan Trott, Jadeja appears to have worked miracles with the talented Afghan side. As a mentor, Jadeja's role is little more than just focusing on the technical side of things. He is expected to work individually with players regarding the psychological side of their game, as well as impart&nbsp;tactical acumen.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Gurbaz lauds Indian fans&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Apart from Jadeja, Gurbaz also lauded the Indian crowd and fans who have been supporting the Afghanistan team wherever they go across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We always say that India is our second home. We love the crowd and they give a lot of love to us, that's the main reason we love India. And wherever we go, like in every city, they come for us and they cheer for us and support us. So we are really happy with all the crowd and of course, we respect the crowd coming from Afghanistan, from different parts to the ground."</p>

<p>Owing to the upheaval in Afghanistan, the men's team has made India its base, with BCCI providing all the necessary amenities. The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has become a second home for the Afghan side over the years and the players have become part of the Indian fabric.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has expressed gratitude towards former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for helping the team by being an invaluable asset during the World Cup campaign.

Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz has expressed gratitude towards former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for helping the team by being an invaluable asset during the World Cup campaign. Jadeja is currently serving as a mentor for the Afghanistan men's team and his inputs have seemingly helped the subcontinent team take their game a notch above. Gurbaz, speaking after Afghanistan soundly defeated champions England in the league encounter, reflected on Jadeja's role and heaped praises on him. "He (Jadeja) is a man who always gives happiness to you. He's made cricket easy for us. He always says just go and enjoy. We love him, and he is someone special for us. He tells us to keep things simple, just go and enjoy. That's the most important tip for us," Gurbaz was quoted as saying by Republic. Notably, Jadeja was appointed as the team mentor before the start of the World Cup. Alongside head coach Jonathan Trott, Jadeja appears to have worked miracles with the talented Afghan side. As a mentor, Jadeja's role is little more than just focusing on the technical side of things. He is expected to work individually with players regarding the psychological side of their game, as well as impart tactical acumen. Also read | World Cup 2023: Afghanistan stun defending champions England, win by 69 runs Gurbaz lauds Indian fans Apart from Jadeja, Gurbaz also lauded the Indian crowd and fans who have been supporting the Afghanistan team wherever they go across the country. "We always say that India is our second home. We love the crowd and they give a lot of love to us, that's the main reason we love India. And wherever we go, like in every city, they come for us and they cheer for us and support us. So we are really happy with all the crowd and of course, we respect the crowd coming from Afghanistan, from different parts to the ground." Owing to the upheaval in Afghanistan, the men's team has made India its base, with BCCI providing all the necessary amenities. The Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida has become a second home for the Afghan side over the years and the players have become part of the Indian fabric. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: Afghanistan batter thanks former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja for win against England

In the backdrop of gloom and doom and the series of earthquakes in Afghanistan, the Afghan people have something to celebrate. The Afghani cricket team caused the first major upset at the ODI Cricket World Cup by defeating defending Champions England by 69 runs.

ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan's second ever win in ODI World Cups

<p>Afghanistan registered only their second win in World Cup history, and already their greatest-ever in ODIs – beating world champions England by 69 runs in Delhi on Sunday. Afghanistan coach and former English batter Jonathan Trott looked elated, much like everyone in the dressing room. Reflecting on his team’s famous win over England, Trott said though Afghanistan must shift focus to the next game quickly, he will not dampen the excitement in the dressing room, allowing players to enjoy the success.</p>

<p>"I'm very keen not to put a dampener on things or tell them to focus on the next game," Trott said. "I know from my career and my experience, I never soaked up enough, or enjoyed moments [like these]."</p>

<p>Ironically, Trott was part of the England XI that lost to Ireland in the 2011 CWC - then regarded as the greatest upset in the tournament's history. Twelve years later, he guided an emerging ODI team, Afghanistan, to a famous win over the defending champions.</p>

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<p>Having learnt from his past experiences, Trott said he knew the magnitude of this win and wished to celebrate this victory with his teammates before making plans for the next game – against New Zealand in less than 72 hours.</p>

<p>"I'm certainly going to say to the guys, 'Enjoy tonight, spend some time together, whatever you want to do.' As soon as we land in Chennai, in 12-18 hours' time, we switch on for the next game, and it's back to business. It's important you celebrate your victories because they're so hard, and they're always such a challenge.</p>

<p>"We've got to move on quite quickly… but I think it's important that the guys enjoy it. But also, [that they] take stock and realise when they get a certain amount of things right in the 50 overs or the 100 overs, what they can achieve and the level of teams that they can put under pressure and compete with and win cricket matches,” Trott added.</p>

<h2>‘Sharing dressing room with English players helped our team</h2>

<p>With the growing culture of franchise-based T20 cricket, players from emerging or associate nations get to rub shoulders with superstars from the top teams, eventually helping them to understand the top cricketers from closed quarters.</p>

<p>Shedding light on the same, Trott acknowledged this, saying, "They get to know the ins and outs of each player, so there's that familiarity and also the confidence."</p>

<p>"Sometimes, I think when you see big Test-playing nations, you hold them in high regard. Playing with players like that, you see that they are human, and you are just as entitled to win or do well [as they are]... that's the beauty of the World Cup, isn't it? That's what cricket is about,” Afghanistan’s coach added.</p>

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Afghanistan registered only their second win in World Cup history, and already their greatest-ever in ODIs – beating world champions England by 69 runs in Delhi on Sunday.

Afghanistan registered only their second win in World Cup history, and already their greatest-ever in ODIs – beating world champions England by 69 runs in Delhi on Sunday. Afghanistan coach and former English batter Jonathan Trott looked elated, much like everyone in the dressing room. Reflecting on his team’s famous win over England, Trott said though Afghanistan must shift focus to the next game quickly, he will not dampen the excitement in the dressing room, allowing players to enjoy the success. "I'm very keen not to put a dampener on things or tell them to focus on the next game," Trott said. "I know from my career and my experience, I never soaked up enough, or enjoyed moments [like these]." Ironically, Trott was part of the England XI that lost to Ireland in the 2011 CWC - then regarded as the greatest upset in the tournament's history. Twelve years later, he guided an emerging ODI team, Afghanistan, to a famous win over the defending champions. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023, Australia vs Sri Lanka: Match preview and result prediction Having learnt from his past experiences, Trott said he knew the magnitude of this win and wished to celebrate this victory with his teammates before making plans for the next game – against New Zealand in less than 72 hours. "I'm certainly going to say to the guys, 'Enjoy tonight, spend some time together, whatever you want to do.' As soon as we land in Chennai, in 12-18 hours' time, we switch on for the next game, and it's back to business. It's important you celebrate your victories because they're so hard, and they're always such a challenge. "We've got to move on quite quickly… but I think it's important that the guys enjoy it. But also, [that they] take stock and realise when they get a certain amount of things right in the 50 overs or the 100 overs, what they can achieve and the level of teams that they can put under pressure and compete with and win cricket matches,” Trott added. ‘Sharing dressing room with English players helped our team With the growing culture of franchise-based T20 cricket, players from emerging or associate nations get to rub shoulders with superstars from the top teams, eventually helping them to understand the top cricketers from closed quarters. Shedding light on the same, Trott acknowledged this, saying, "They get to know the ins and outs of each player, so there's that familiarity and also the confidence." "Sometimes, I think when you see big Test-playing nations, you hold them in high regard. Playing with players like that, you see that they are human, and you are just as entitled to win or do well [as they are]... that's the beauty of the World Cup, isn't it? That's what cricket is about,” Afghanistan’s coach added. Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s next match is against New Zealand on Wednesday (Oct 18) in Chennai. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC: We got to move on quickly but players must enjoy the win first: Trott on AFG’s famous win over England

<p>Australia and Sri Lanka will face off in game 14 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Lucknow on Monday. Both teams are yet to open their accounts in this edition, with them sitting in the bottom half of the points table. While Sri Lanka had been on the receiving end of two unwanted records in the tournament’s history, Australia, for the first time, lost their opening two CWC clashes. With this being an almost do-or-die game for both, considering the semis scenario, here is the match preview and result prediction of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match.</p>

<h2>Australia eye comeback with semis spot in danger</h2>

<p>The 14-man Australian contingent needs to plot a comeback in this World Cup. Losing to India and then South Africa - two top teams, Australia’s batting got exposed in these conditions despite them getting a decent run with a short series against India in the lead-up to the World Cup.</p>

<p>While reports of Travis Head joining the team in India later this week cheered the dressing room environment, the players&nbsp;must pull up their socks to ensure the former champions do not face any more hiccups.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Australia to win against Sri Lanka, an opposition against whom they have tasted success before, their top-order must click, while Adam Zampa must also come good with the ball.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Sri Lanka ready to break loose</h3>

<p>Much like Australia, Sri Lanka has also suffered the same fate in two matches played in this World Cup, going down to South Africa and Pakistan in record-breaking ties. With their batting shining bright,&nbsp;Sri Lanka aren't worried about that department; however, their bowling comes across as a major concern.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While against the Proteas, Sri Lanka conceded 417 runs – the most by a team in CWC history, in the game against Pakistan, they failed to defend 345, which saw Pakistan complete the most successful run-chase in this tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Against Australia, the Island nation must hope their spinners execute the plans and deliver on the D-Day.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, in the absence of their regular captain Dasun Shanaka, who got ruled out with a thigh injury, his replacement Chamika Karunaratne could get a game today.</p>

<h3>Result Prediction –</h3>

<p>Given the nature of the Lucknow wicket, the team with a better pace attack must come on the top. On this note, Australia looks slightly favourite to beat Sri Lanka in this World Cup match.</p>

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<p><strong>Australia -</strong> David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood</p>

<p><strong>Sri Lanka -</strong> Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c&amp;wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka</p>

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Australia and Sri Lanka will face off in game 14 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Lucknow on Monday. Both teams are yet to open their accounts in this edition, with them sitting in the bottom half of the points table.

Australia and Sri Lanka will face off in game 14 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in Lucknow on Monday. Both teams are yet to open their accounts in this edition, with them sitting in the bottom half of the points table. While Sri Lanka had been on the receiving end of two unwanted records in the tournament’s history, Australia, for the first time, lost their opening two CWC clashes. With this being an almost do-or-die game for both, considering the semis scenario, here is the match preview and result prediction of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match. Australia eye comeback with semis spot in danger The 14-man Australian contingent needs to plot a comeback in this World Cup. Losing to India and then South Africa - two top teams, Australia’s batting got exposed in these conditions despite them getting a decent run with a short series against India in the lead-up to the World Cup. While reports of Travis Head joining the team in India later this week cheered the dressing room environment, the players must pull up their socks to ensure the former champions do not face any more hiccups. For Australia to win against Sri Lanka, an opposition against whom they have tasted success before, their top-order must click, while Adam Zampa must also come good with the ball. Sri Lanka ready to break loose Much like Australia, Sri Lanka has also suffered the same fate in two matches played in this World Cup, going down to South Africa and Pakistan in record-breaking ties. With their batting shining bright, Sri Lanka aren't worried about that department; however, their bowling comes across as a major concern. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: 'They outplayed us', England captain Jos Buttler concedes Afghanistan were superior on the day While against the Proteas, Sri Lanka conceded 417 runs – the most by a team in CWC history, in the game against Pakistan, they failed to defend 345, which saw Pakistan complete the most successful run-chase in this tournament. Against Australia, the Island nation must hope their spinners execute the plans and deliver on the D-Day. Meanwhile, in the absence of their regular captain Dasun Shanaka, who got ruled out with a thigh injury, his replacement Chamika Karunaratne could get a game today. Result Prediction – Given the nature of the Lucknow wicket, the team with a better pace attack must come on the top. On this note, Australia looks slightly favourite to beat Sri Lanka in this World Cup match. Predicted XIs – Australia - David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa and Josh Hazlewood Sri Lanka - Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c&wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara and Dilshan Madushanka WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup 2023, Australia vs Sri Lanka: Match preview and result prediction

<p>Australian captain Pat Cummins was a relieved man after his side registered its first win in the World Cup by beating Sri Lanka at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday (Oct 16). Fresh off two back-to-back losses, the five-time World Cup champions had a point to prove and according to Cummins, his players just did that.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After the win, Cummins said his team was not bothered by the outside noise, even after the slow start to the World Cup campaign.</p>

<p>"There were a lot of people watching heading into the World Cup which is great but we're not bothered by outside noise. All parts of the game came together today. We would want to keep it up," said Cummins during the post-match chat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quizzed about what his team did differently to secure the win, Cummins said:&nbsp;&nbsp;"Probably nothing that was said. It was more on the back of two losses, our group's got pretty high standards so everyone wanted to come out."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thought we bowled decently but we were staring down the barrel at 1/130 or something like that. But the bowlers stuck to their task and to bowl them out for 209 was great. Hard to say but I think par was probably 300."</p>

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<h2><strong>290-300 would've been par</strong></h2>

<p>Losing captain&nbsp;Kusal Mendis attributed the loss to playing too many dot deliveries in the middle overs, which contributed to the eventual implosion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"290-300 I think would have been a good total on this pitch.&nbsp;More dot balls and not rotating strike enough. It was still a good wicket. Unfortunately, we played too many risky shots," said Mendis.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite three losses, Mendis showed faith in the batting unit, adding that the bowlers were getting better as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Last two games we have batted really well. Today, we struggled a little bit. Hopefully, in the next match, we get momentum. I think we can do better than today - I have confidence in our batting unit.&nbsp;The bowling unit is getting better and I know we'll do better in the next matches."</p>

<p>Sri Lanka will now face the Netherlands at the same venue in three days' time while Australia will travel to Bengaluru to square up against Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

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Australian captain Pat Cummins was a relieved man after his side registered its first win in the World Cup by beating Sri Lanka at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday (Oct 16).

Australian captain Pat Cummins was a relieved man after his side registered its first win in the World Cup by beating Sri Lanka at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday (Oct 16). Fresh off two back-to-back losses, the five-time World Cup champions had a point to prove and according to Cummins, his players just did that. After the win, Cummins said his team was not bothered by the outside noise, even after the slow start to the World Cup campaign. "There were a lot of people watching heading into the World Cup which is great but we're not bothered by outside noise. All parts of the game came together today. We would want to keep it up," said Cummins during the post-match chat. Quizzed about what his team did differently to secure the win, Cummins said: "Probably nothing that was said. It was more on the back of two losses, our group's got pretty high standards so everyone wanted to come out." "I thought we bowled decently but we were staring down the barrel at 1/130 or something like that. But the bowlers stuck to their task and to bowl them out for 209 was great. Hard to say but I think par was probably 300." Read more | World Cup 2023: Australia thump Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, secure first win of WC campaign 290-300 would've been par Losing captain Kusal Mendis attributed the loss to playing too many dot deliveries in the middle overs, which contributed to the eventual implosion. "290-300 I think would have been a good total on this pitch. More dot balls and not rotating strike enough. It was still a good wicket. Unfortunately, we played too many risky shots," said Mendis. Despite three losses, Mendis showed faith in the batting unit, adding that the bowlers were getting better as well. "Last two games we have batted really well. Today, we struggled a little bit. Hopefully, in the next match, we get momentum. I think we can do better than today - I have confidence in our batting unit. The bowling unit is getting better and I know we'll do better in the next matches." Sri Lanka will now face the Netherlands at the same venue in three days' time while Australia will travel to Bengaluru to square up against Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup 2023: 'Outside noise doesn't bother us...', Pat Cummins after Australia trounce Sri Lanka

Record Five-time Champions Australia lock horns with 1996 Champions Sri Lanka. Both the teams have struggled in the ODI World Cup and will look to get their first win in Lucknow. Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning coach Dav Whatmore looks at the five key battles that could define the match.

ICC World Cup 2023: Australia and Sri Lanka in battle for maiden win

Five-time Champions Australia are in complete disarray at the ICC ODI World Cup. The Aussies have their back against the wall after losing their first two matches and will look to break the duck against Sri Lanka who themselves are winless so far. Dav Whatmore, the man who took Sri Lanka to their only ODI World Cup triumph in 1996 sets up the clash. Whatmore, who played international cricket for Australia also explains what ails the Aussies in this edition of WION World of Cricket.

ICC World Cup 2023: Australia and Sri Lanka chase first win

Afghanistan have registered their biggest-ever win at the ICC ODI World Cup. Hashamtullah Shahidi and company have stunned Defending Champions England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to pull off the first upset of this World Cup. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore explains the magnitude of this win and also looks at some of the greatest upsets in the history of ODI World Cups.

ICC World Cup 202: Afghanistan Shock Defending Champions England in Delhi

AUS vs SL live streaming for free: The 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Australia and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played on Monday (Oct 16) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India.

AUS vs SL live streaming for free: The 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between Australia and Sri Lanka is scheduled to be played on Monday (Oct 16) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, India. Both teams are searching for their opening victory as both teams lose their opening two matches. Also read: ODI World Cup 2023: India skipper Rohit Sharma doesn't want to get TOO EXCITED with win against Pakistan Australia bowled out in both their matches for 199 and 177 runs. On the other hand Sri Lanks have scored over 300 on both matches but their bowlers have struggled to contain the opposition by conceding 428 against South Africa and 345 against Pakistan. Here are all the details of live streaming of AUS vs SL World Cup 2023 match: AUS vs SL, World Cup 2023: When is Australia vs Sri Lanka match to be played? The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played on Monday, October 16. AUS vs SL, World Cup 2023: At what time Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played? The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played at 2:00 pm IST. AUS vs SL, World Cup 2023: Where will the Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played?- Venue The Australia vs Sri Lanka match will be played at Ekana Stadium, Lucknow. AUS vs SL, World Cup 2023: Where to watch the live telecast of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match? The live telecast of the Australia vs Sri Lanka match can be watched on all Star Sports Network channels. AUS vs SL, World Cup 2023: How to live-stream the Australia vs Sri Lanka match online for free? The Australia vs Sri Lanka match live-streaming can be watched on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website. Here's a list of the live broadcasters in other countries: Country Channel Name Afghanistan Ariana TV and Ariana News, Ariana TV website and www.sportsafghan-wireless.com Australia Fox Sports 501 & Channel 9 HD, 9GemHD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW and Kayo / 9Now Bangladesh GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole Canada Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar Caribbean Islands ESPN and ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean Central & South America and Mexico ESPN+ Continental Europe and SEA(excluding Singapore) YuppTV Hong Kong Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV India SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Yupp TV Malaysia Astro Cricket, Yupp TV MENA CricLife and CricLife Max, StarzPlay & Switch TV New Zealand Sky Sport Pacific Islands TVWAN Action and TVWAN Sports, Digicel app Pakistan PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz Pakistan A-Sports, ARY ZAP Singapore HubSports 4 and HubSports 5, Simulcast of their linear channels on StarHub TV+ Sri Lanka Sirasa TV, Dialog TV & Event TV, www.kiki.lk & Kiki app South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa SuperSport Grandstand & SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app UK Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO + Sky Sports App USA WillowTV, ESPN+ app Probable starting XIs Australia: David Warner, Mitch Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoins, Mitch Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Kusal Mendis (c, wk), Sadeer Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka Squads Australia: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Alex Carey, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, David Warner, Adam Zampa Sri Lanka: Kusal Mendis (c), Kusal Perera, Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dushan Hemantha, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Kasun Rajitha, Matheesha Pathirana, Lahiru Kumara, Dilshan Madushanka, Chamika Karunaratne (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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ICC World Cup 2023: Afghanistan beat defending champions England by 69 runs

<p>England captain Jos Buttler admitted after the defeat that his team were 'outplayed' by Afghanistan at the ongoing ODI World Cup in India. England lost the match by 69 runs after failing to achieve the challenging target of 285, primarily due to poor execution by the batters against the Afghan spinners.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking at the post-match presentation, Buttler was critical of his team, especially after winning the toss, putting Afghanistan to bat first and not capitalising on the conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p><b>"</b>Disappointing to win the toss and concede that many, me missing that first ball down the leg side set the tone. Credit to Afghanistan, they outplayed us today. It came down to execution, we weren’t quite at the level we’d like to be with both bat and ball," said Buttler.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Buttler lauded the Afghan bowlers for keeping a tight lid on the English batters&nbsp;by bowling 'dead straight' lines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"They have some fantastic bowlers, the dew didn’t come in as much as we expected, and the ball held up a bit too. They bowled dead straight and kept the stumps in play, we just weren’t quite good enough," said the English captain.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quizzed how his team would bounce back from the setback, especially after suffering two defeats in the opening three games, Butter said players needed this defeat to hurt them.</p>

<p>"You got to let these defeats hurt, there’s no point in getting over things too quickly, we need to reflect. There’s a lot of character in this group, we need to show a lot of resilience and come back stronger. We need to have guys being able to perform under pressure and that’s what all of us will be working hard towards."</p>

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<h2><b>This was just the first one&nbsp;</b></h2>

<p>Meanwhile, an elated Afghanistan captain&nbsp;Hashmatullah Shahidi said his side would look to build upon this win, going further into the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I want to say that the belief, trust and talent is there. Last couple of games we didn’t finish well but the belief is there. This is just the first win, we are looking for more in the tournament. This was just the first one, not the last one."</p>

<p>While each Afghan player contributed to the victory, it was Mujeeb Ur Rahman who stood out with his bowling exploits and was rightfully adjudged the Player of the Match. After the win, he dedicated the award to the people of Afghanistan who recently braved a devastating earthquake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This trophy is for the people back home who are affected by the earthquake in Herat. This whole win is for them."</p>

<p>After Sunday's win, Afghanistan will square up against New Zealand next week at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai - a pitch that supports spinners.&nbsp;</p>

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England captain Jos Buttler admitted after the defeat that his team were 'outplayed' by Afghanistan at the ongoing ODI World Cup in India. England lost the match by 69 runs after failing to achieve the challenging target of 285, primarily due to poor execution by the batters against the Afghan spinners.

England captain Jos Buttler admitted after the defeat that his team were 'outplayed' by Afghanistan at the ongoing ODI World Cup in India. England lost the match by 69 runs after failing to achieve the challenging target of 285, primarily due to poor execution by the batters against the Afghan spinners. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Buttler was critical of his team, especially after winning the toss, putting Afghanistan to bat first and not capitalising on the conditions. "Disappointing to win the toss and concede that many, me missing that first ball down the leg side set the tone. Credit to Afghanistan, they outplayed us today. It came down to execution, we weren’t quite at the level we’d like to be with both bat and ball," said Buttler. Buttler lauded the Afghan bowlers for keeping a tight lid on the English batters by bowling 'dead straight' lines. "They have some fantastic bowlers, the dew didn’t come in as much as we expected, and the ball held up a bit too. They bowled dead straight and kept the stumps in play, we just weren’t quite good enough," said the English captain. Quizzed how his team would bounce back from the setback, especially after suffering two defeats in the opening three games, Butter said players needed this defeat to hurt them. "You got to let these defeats hurt, there’s no point in getting over things too quickly, we need to reflect. There’s a lot of character in this group, we need to show a lot of resilience and come back stronger. We need to have guys being able to perform under pressure and that’s what all of us will be working hard towards." Also read | World Cup 2023: 'A fairytale win', fans rejoice Afghanistan's stunning victory against England This was just the first one Meanwhile, an elated Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said his side would look to build upon this win, going further into the tournament. "I want to say that the belief, trust and talent is there. Last couple of games we didn’t finish well but the belief is there. This is just the first win, we are looking for more in the tournament. This was just the first one, not the last one." While each Afghan player contributed to the victory, it was Mujeeb Ur Rahman who stood out with his bowling exploits and was rightfully adjudged the Player of the Match. After the win, he dedicated the award to the people of Afghanistan who recently braved a devastating earthquake. "This trophy is for the people back home who are affected by the earthquake in Herat. This whole win is for them." After Sunday's win, Afghanistan will square up against New Zealand next week at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai - a pitch that supports spinners. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

World Cup 2023: 'They outplayed us', England captain Jos Buttler concedes Afghanistan were superior on the day

<p>Pakistan losing to India didn’t sit well with anyone from that part of the world. While several experts came down hard on the batters, exposing the deficiencies in their technique, others questioned the overall functioning of the PCB. Former captain and legend Wasim Akram is one of them, who, during a chat show in Pakistan, made shocking revelations that seem to turn quite a few heads around.</p>

<p>Speaking on A-Sports following Pakistan’s record eighth loss to India in World Cup history in Ahmedabad the past week, Akram sounded concerned about Pakistan players' fitness, claiming that there is no fitness test or the famous Yo-Yo test for these players.</p>

<p>Drawing comparisons with how fit and polished their counterparts are on the field, Akram said, "I am concerned about the fitness of these players.”</p>

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<p>“Now, there is no fitness test. When Misbah was the coach and selector, he used to get the Yo-Yo Test and other tests done. A professional cricketer should undergo a fitness test at least once in a month. If you won't do this, you will face this (defeat vs India)," Akram said on a Pakistan TV show.</p>

<p>He even went on to say that because of ongoing tensions behind the scenes in PCB, there was a lot of unrest in the dressing room, resulting in them failing to deliver on the big day.</p>

<p>Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Pakistan got off to a good start. Though both openers got out inside the first 12 overs, Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the ship with an 82-run stand. However, the Indian bowlers inflicted crucial blows, triggering a collapse&nbsp;and reducing them from 155 for two to 191 all out.</p>

<p>Rohit Sharma scored a stunning 86 as he guided India to a seven-wicket win in Ahmedabad.</p>

<p>"PCB has seen three chairmen in the last three years. It created a scare among the team members and management about whether they would be part of the next series or not. From 154 for two and then 191 all out was really, really disappointing," the former Pakistan captain added.</p>

<h2>Rashid Latif bashes Pakistan Cricket</h2>

<p>Another former captain, Rashid Latif, bashed the Pakistan Cricket on the same grounds, saying the political vendetta and aggressive changes over the past year led to this situation.</p>

<p>“The continuous political interference is ruining Pakistan cricket,” Rashid Latif said, as quoted in The Indian Express.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In the past twelve months, we have seen three different persons heading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). We have seen Ramiz Raja, then Najam Sethi, and now Zaka Ashraf is at the helm. And not to forget, in the same timeline, we have had five selectors as well. Mohammad Wasim, Micky Arthur, Shahid Afridi, Haroon Rasheed, and now Inzamam-ul-Haq,” Latif added while talking about the reason behind the fall of Pakistan Cricket.</p>

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Pakistan losing to India didn’t sit well with anyone from that part of the world. While several experts came down hard on the batters, exposing the deficiencies in their technique, others questioned the overall functioning of the PCB. Former captain and legend Wasim Akram is one of them, who, during a chat show in Pakistan, made shocking revelations that seem to turn quite a few heads around. Speaking on A-Sports following Pakistan’s record eighth loss to India in World Cup history in Ahmedabad the past week, Akram sounded concerned about Pakistan players' fitness, claiming that there is no fitness test or the famous Yo-Yo test for these players. Drawing comparisons with how fit and polished their counterparts are on the field, Akram said, "I am concerned about the fitness of these players.” ALSO READ: Rashid Latif tears into Pakistan cricket setup, blames political vendetta, aggressive changes for poor show “Now, there is no fitness test. When Misbah was the coach and selector, he used to get the Yo-Yo Test and other tests done. A professional cricketer should undergo a fitness test at least once in a month. If you won't do this, you will face this (defeat vs India)," Akram said on a Pakistan TV show. He even went on to say that because of ongoing tensions behind the scenes in PCB, there was a lot of unrest in the dressing room, resulting in them failing to deliver on the big day. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Pakistan got off to a good start. Though both openers got out inside the first 12 overs, Captain Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan steadied the ship with an 82-run stand. However, the Indian bowlers inflicted crucial blows, triggering a collapse and reducing them from 155 for two to 191 all out. Rohit Sharma scored a stunning 86 as he guided India to a seven-wicket win in Ahmedabad. "PCB has seen three chairmen in the last three years. It created a scare among the team members and management about whether they would be part of the next series or not. From 154 for two and then 191 all out was really, really disappointing," the former Pakistan captain added. Rashid Latif bashes Pakistan Cricket Another former captain, Rashid Latif, bashed the Pakistan Cricket on the same grounds, saying the political vendetta and aggressive changes over the past year led to this situation. “The continuous political interference is ruining Pakistan cricket,” Rashid Latif said, as quoted in The Indian Express. “In the past twelve months, we have seen three different persons heading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). We have seen Ramiz Raja, then Najam Sethi, and now Zaka Ashraf is at the helm. And not to forget, in the same timeline, we have had five selectors as well. Mohammad Wasim, Micky Arthur, Shahid Afridi, Haroon Rasheed, and now Inzamam-ul-Haq,” Latif added while talking about the reason behind the fall of Pakistan Cricket. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The 13th match of World Cup 2023 took place on Sunday (Oct 15) between Afghanistan and defending champions England at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

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<p>A complaint has been filed against star Pakistan keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for offering prayers (namaz) on the cricket field during the game against the Netherlands in World Cup 2023. Vineet Jindal, an advocate in the Supreme Court of India, wrote to the ICC, saying Rizwan offering prayers during the match ‘raises questions about the spirit of the game.’</p>

<p>“This is a complaint about Pakistan Cricket Player, Mohammad Rizwan, who was seen offering namaz on the cricket field during his team’s opening match of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 on Friday (Oct 6) against the Netherlands in Hyderabad,” reads the complaint filed by Jindal with the ICC chairman Greg Barclay.</p>

<p>“The act of Mohammad Rizwan when he read namaz on the cricket field amid many Indians is symbolic of the intentional depiction of his religion, which stands against the spirit of the sports,” it added.</p>

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<p>In the complaint he filed, the lawyer said Rizwan offering the prayers defeated the whole purpose of the spirit of cricket, further questioning his ideology behind it. He added that by doing so, Rizwan was purposely depicting his religion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vineet posted the photo of his complaint on his social media handle, receiving attention from everywhere.</p>

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<p>“This very act of the player raises questions about the spirit of the match and raises a question of the ideology, the player follows while playing the match. The act of displaying his religion by Mohammed Rizwan purposefully depicts his intent to message that he is a Muslim, defeating the spirit of sports. Rizwan was seen offering prayers amid the field while his teammates were waiting for the drinks during the break,” the complaint read.</p>

<p>Following his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka the other day, Rizwan dedicated his knock (on X – previously known as Twitter) to the people of Gaza, putting himself in a controversial sphere, given the dos and don’ts laid by the cricket’s governing body.</p>

<p>“The act of representation of his religion by Mohammed Rizwan in the field and further followed by his statement in his press conference regarding the dedication of his victory to the people of Gaza further attests to his religious and political ideology,” the statement read.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan have won two and lost one in three matches played in this World Cup so far. They will next face Australia in Bengaluru on Friday (Oct 20).&nbsp;</p>

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A complaint has been filed against star Pakistan keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for offering prayers (namaz) on the cricket field during the game against the Netherlands in World Cup 2023.

A complaint has been filed against star Pakistan keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan for offering prayers (namaz) on the cricket field during the game against the Netherlands in World Cup 2023. Vineet Jindal, an advocate in the Supreme Court of India, wrote to the ICC, saying Rizwan offering prayers during the match ‘raises questions about the spirit of the game.’ “This is a complaint about Pakistan Cricket Player, Mohammad Rizwan, who was seen offering namaz on the cricket field during his team’s opening match of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 on Friday (Oct 6) against the Netherlands in Hyderabad,” reads the complaint filed by Jindal with the ICC chairman Greg Barclay. “The act of Mohammad Rizwan when he read namaz on the cricket field amid many Indians is symbolic of the intentional depiction of his religion, which stands against the spirit of the sports,” it added. ALSO READ: Rashid Latif tears into Pakistan cricket setup, blames political vendetta, aggressive changes for poor show In the complaint he filed, the lawyer said Rizwan offering the prayers defeated the whole purpose of the spirit of cricket, further questioning his ideology behind it. He added that by doing so, Rizwan was purposely depicting his religion. Vineet posted the photo of his complaint on his social media handle, receiving attention from everywhere. खेल की भावना को जीवित रखने के लिए, अधिवक्ता विनीत जिंदल ने 6 अक्टूबर 2023 को क्रिकेट मैच के दौरान "नमाज़" की पेशकश करने के लिए पाकिस्तान क्रिकेट टीम के विकेटकीपर और बल्लेबाज मोहम्मद रिज़वान के खिलाफ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट परिषद में शिकायत दर्ज की। शिकायत की कॉपी आईसीसी एथिक्स… pic.twitter.com/w2Ezm6KaTy — Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) October 14, 2023 × “This very act of the player raises questions about the spirit of the match and raises a question of the ideology, the player follows while playing the match. The act of displaying his religion by Mohammed Rizwan purposefully depicts his intent to message that he is a Muslim, defeating the spirit of sports. Rizwan was seen offering prayers amid the field while his teammates were waiting for the drinks during the break,” the complaint read. Following his match-winning hundred against Sri Lanka the other day, Rizwan dedicated his knock (on X – previously known as Twitter) to the people of Gaza, putting himself in a controversial sphere, given the dos and don’ts laid by the cricket’s governing body. “The act of representation of his religion by Mohammed Rizwan in the field and further followed by his statement in his press conference regarding the dedication of his victory to the people of Gaza further attests to his religious and political ideology,” the statement read. Meanwhile, Pakistan have won two and lost one in three matches played in this World Cup so far. They will next face Australia in Bengaluru on Friday (Oct 20). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: Complaint filed against Mohammad Rizwan for offering prayers on field during Netherlands game

<p>Former Pakistan captain and veteran keeper-batter Rashid Latif bashed the current situation of Pakistan cricket and its board in the country. Following their loss to India for the record eighth time in World Cup history in Ahmedabad by seven wickets, Latif pointed fingers towards political vendetta and aggressive changes in the top brass as reasons behind the team’s yet another failure on the big stage.</p>

<p>“The continuous political interference is ruining Pakistan cricket,” Rashid Latif said, as quoted in The Indian Express.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“In the past twelve months, we have seen three different persons heading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). We have seen Ramiz Raja, then Najam Sethi, and now Zaka Ashraf is at the helm. And not to forget, in the same timeline, we have had five selectors as well. Mohammad Wasim, Micky Arthur, Shahid Afridi, Haroon Rasheed, and now Inzamam-ul-Haq,” Latif added while talking about the reason behind the fall of Pakistan Cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From being 155 for two at one stage to getting all out on 191 on a batting paradise at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Pakistan lost momentum and thus the match later on. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, hitting a magnificent 86, including six sixes, helping India cross the line with relative ease.</p>

<p>Although Pakistan Captain Babar Azam completed his fifty and Muhammad Rizwan contributed with 49 in the middle overs, none of the batters could put pressure back on the Indian bowlers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“The selectors should also be blamed because there was no vision. Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique and Hasan Ali were not in contention a year ago, and suddenly, they are in the ODI World Cup.</p>

<p>“Saud and Abdullah had never played a high-intensity game, and you cannot blame them. Fakhar Zaman was our main player for the past three years and all of a sudden, he was dropped. I agree that he was not in good form, but in my opinion, he should have batted at No 4 to face Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav,” Latif bashed the selection criteria.</p>

<h2>Shaheen looked fatigued; Pakistan lacked mental toughness</h2>

<p>The bowlers looked fatigued, starting with Shaheen, who is said to be carrying an injury. Besides him, Haris Rauf failed to terrorize batters with his steamy pace the way he does in the shortest format. And as per Rashid, with Indians being so good against the spin, they could have hit Shadab Khan with their eyes closed.</p>

<p>“I don’t know if Shaheen Afridi is injured, but he looked fatigued. Haris Rauf will have to learn how to hit the good lengths consistently. In the T20Is, the four-over spell can make you a superstar by firing all the cylinders in 24 balls. But in the ODIs and Test cricket, you need that mental toughness that was lacking in Ahmedabad,” the Pakistan veteran added.</p>

<p>“Shadab Khan’s spells against the minor teams are exceptional but when it comes to the top five side, he struggles. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell, and David Miller face the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan and Tabraiz Shamsi in the nets; they will pick Shadab with their eyes shut,” Rashid slammed Pakistan team’s vice-captain.&nbsp;</p>

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Former Pakistan captain and veteran keeper-batter Rashid Latif bashed the current situation of Pakistan cricket and its board in the country. Following their loss to India for the record eighth time in World Cup history in Ahmedabad by seven wickets, Latif pointed fingers towards political vendetta and aggressive changes in the top brass as reasons behind the team’s yet another failure on the big stage.

Former Pakistan captain and veteran keeper-batter Rashid Latif bashed the current situation of Pakistan cricket and its board in the country. Following their loss to India for the record eighth time in World Cup history in Ahmedabad by seven wickets, Latif pointed fingers towards political vendetta and aggressive changes in the top brass as reasons behind the team’s yet another failure on the big stage. “The continuous political interference is ruining Pakistan cricket,” Rashid Latif said, as quoted in The Indian Express. “In the past twelve months, we have seen three different persons heading the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). We have seen Ramiz Raja, then Najam Sethi, and now Zaka Ashraf is at the helm. And not to forget, in the same timeline, we have had five selectors as well. Mohammad Wasim, Micky Arthur, Shahid Afridi, Haroon Rasheed, and now Inzamam-ul-Haq,” Latif added while talking about the reason behind the fall of Pakistan Cricket. From being 155 for two at one stage to getting all out on 191 on a batting paradise at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Pakistan lost momentum and thus the match later on. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front, hitting a magnificent 86, including six sixes, helping India cross the line with relative ease. Although Pakistan Captain Babar Azam completed his fifty and Muhammad Rizwan contributed with 49 in the middle overs, none of the batters could put pressure back on the Indian bowlers. ALSO READ: CWC: We got to move on quickly but players must enjoy the win first: Trott on AFG’s famous win over England “The selectors should also be blamed because there was no vision. Saud Shakeel, Abdullah Shafique and Hasan Ali were not in contention a year ago, and suddenly, they are in the ODI World Cup. “Saud and Abdullah had never played a high-intensity game, and you cannot blame them. Fakhar Zaman was our main player for the past three years and all of a sudden, he was dropped. I agree that he was not in good form, but in my opinion, he should have batted at No 4 to face Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav,” Latif bashed the selection criteria. Shaheen looked fatigued; Pakistan lacked mental toughness The bowlers looked fatigued, starting with Shaheen, who is said to be carrying an injury. Besides him, Haris Rauf failed to terrorize batters with his steamy pace the way he does in the shortest format. And as per Rashid, with Indians being so good against the spin, they could have hit Shadab Khan with their eyes closed. “I don’t know if Shaheen Afridi is injured, but he looked fatigued. Haris Rauf will have to learn how to hit the good lengths consistently. In the T20Is, the four-over spell can make you a superstar by firing all the cylinders in 24 balls. But in the ODIs and Test cricket, you need that mental toughness that was lacking in Ahmedabad,” the Pakistan veteran added. “Shadab Khan’s spells against the minor teams are exceptional but when it comes to the top five side, he struggles. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, Glenn Maxwell, and David Miller face the likes of Kuldeep Yadav, Rashid Khan and Tabraiz Shamsi in the nets; they will pick Shadab with their eyes shut,” Rashid slammed Pakistan team’s vice-captain. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>England batting great Joe Root has had a busy day on the field against Afghanistan in Delhi, picking up four catches. Of all the four he caught, the one to dismiss Rashid Khan was perhaps the best we have seen in this tournament so far. Besides contributing with his outfielding, Root picked one wicket for 19 runs in four overs. England dismissed Afghanistan on 284, with Adil Rashid topping the bowling charts with three scalps.</p>

<p>A well-settled Rashid Khan decided to take on England’s best bowler on the day, Rashid, only to find Root grabbing the catch by running and diving to his right.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Going by the sound that the shot produced, it looked like the ball might travel across the boundary rope with a flat trajectory, but Root, standing on deep long-on, ran to pick perhaps the catch of the day.</p>

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<p>Other than this dismissal, Root caught Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, while he clean-bowled Hashmatullah Shahidi with a straightener on 14.</p>

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<p>Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, England bowlers were taken to cleaners by the opening pair of Ibrahim and the aggressor of the two, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored a stunning 57-ball 80. The duo even crossed the 100-run mark in the 13th over - the quickest in this World Cup.</p>

<p>Rashid, however, gave England the first breakthrough and accounted for Rahmat Shah soon after to put the brakes on Afghanistan’s innings. A run-out on the next ball saw England fans cheering in the crowd.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Though little partnerships in the middle overs kept Afghanistan going, England chipping in with few wickets didn’t allow the game to slip from their hand. After the fall of the sixth wicket, Afghanistan changed gears and added almost a hundred runs with help from the tail to put themselves in the driver’s seat.</p>

<p>Ikram Alikhil’s fabulous fifty (58 off 66 balls) and handy contributions from Mujeeb and Rashid saw Afghanistan reach 284.</p>

<h2>England eye early run chase</h2>

<p>For England to stay in the race for the CWC semis spot, they not only have to win this game but have to chase the target as early as possible without losing many wickets. With this, they can strengthen their stance on the points table with a better NRR.</p>

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England batting great Joe Root has had a busy day on the field against Afghanistan in Delhi, picking up four catches. Of all the four he caught, the one to dismiss Rashid Khan was perhaps the best we have seen in this tournament so far.

England batting great Joe Root has had a busy day on the field against Afghanistan in Delhi, picking up four catches. Of all the four he caught, the one to dismiss Rashid Khan was perhaps the best we have seen in this tournament so far. Besides contributing with his outfielding, Root picked one wicket for 19 runs in four overs. England dismissed Afghanistan on 284, with Adil Rashid topping the bowling charts with three scalps. A well-settled Rashid Khan decided to take on England’s best bowler on the day, Rashid, only to find Root grabbing the catch by running and diving to his right. Going by the sound that the shot produced, it looked like the ball might travel across the boundary rope with a flat trajectory, but Root, standing on deep long-on, ran to pick perhaps the catch of the day. YOU CAN WATCH THE VIDEO HERE – View this post on Instagram A post shared by ICC (@icc) × Other than this dismissal, Root caught Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, while he clean-bowled Hashmatullah Shahidi with a straightener on 14. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: Under-fire Australia receive boost as Travis Head set to join team soon Electing to bowl first after winning the toss, England bowlers were taken to cleaners by the opening pair of Ibrahim and the aggressor of the two, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored a stunning 57-ball 80. The duo even crossed the 100-run mark in the 13th over - the quickest in this World Cup. Rashid, however, gave England the first breakthrough and accounted for Rahmat Shah soon after to put the brakes on Afghanistan’s innings. A run-out on the next ball saw England fans cheering in the crowd. Though little partnerships in the middle overs kept Afghanistan going, England chipping in with few wickets didn’t allow the game to slip from their hand. After the fall of the sixth wicket, Afghanistan changed gears and added almost a hundred runs with help from the tail to put themselves in the driver’s seat. Ikram Alikhil’s fabulous fifty (58 off 66 balls) and handy contributions from Mujeeb and Rashid saw Afghanistan reach 284. England eye early run chase For England to stay in the race for the CWC semis spot, they not only have to win this game but have to chase the target as early as possible without losing many wickets. With this, they can strengthen their stance on the points table with a better NRR. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Rohit Sharma announcing on the game eve that Shubman Gill is 99% match-ready cheered the whole cricket-loving nation up, but there was still something to read between the lines. The young batter, perhaps in the best form, was down with dengue fever ahead of India’s warm-up matches, remaining out of contention ever since. In the past week, Gill got hospitalised in Chennai, travelled to Ahmedabad, regained fitness, and played the match against Pakistan and ended up on the winning side.</p>

<p>But how did he get fit so early and return to the side for the marquee World Cup clash? As per the latest reports, his treatment at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai should be credited for the same.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Going back to&nbsp;Rohit’s comments on Gill on the eve of the Pakistan match, Shubman was 100% fit, but the captain and the team management were concerned about things going wrong or a relapse of fever on the match-day, thus sticking with 99% claim instead of declaring him fit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The bigger question at that point was how Gill would be able to endure 100 overs on the field, having recovered from the fever very recently. The right-handed batter had two days – Thursday and Friday to get back to the ground and prepare for the game.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>From getting hospitalised to playing against Pakistan – Gill’s timeline</h2>

<p>As first reported by Cricbuzz, Dr Sivarama Kannan - the physician responsible for Gill's speedy recovery, explained what happened behind the scenes and how he managed to recover so quickly.</p>

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<p>"A young person, an athlete, usually recovers well. He was fully cooperative and attentive. He obliged to whatever we said," the doctor said.&nbsp;<br />
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"He came on the evening of the India-Australia match (October 8) and went back to the hotel the next evening. We had our male nurse, one person stationed there to give him timely injections and IV fluids,” the doctor added.</p>

<p>"He came to us on the second day of his illness... We didn't allow his body temperature to rise. We continuously administered medication to ensure that the fever didn't escalate, and we maintained his hydration to prevent the disease from taking hold."</p>

<p>"When the platelet count dropped below 50,000-60,000, we decided to admit him to the hospital. This was during India's match against Australia. The next morning, his platelet count dropped further, but by Monday evening, it began to increase, so we shifted him back to the hotel,” he added.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, Gill’s platelet count surpassed 100,000, which is when Dr. Kannan, discharged him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The following day, Tuesday, October 10, his platelet count increased, and it continued to rise on the subsequent day. By Wednesday morning, I informed him that he was fit to travel as his count had gone beyond one lakh. That afternoon, he left for Ahmedabad,” the doctor detailed.</p>

<p>Gill joined the Indian Team in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and trained for two days before the team management decided to play him at the last moment.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Gill scored four fours in his 11-ball 16-run-stay at the crease before he got caught in the point region.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India will next face Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19).</p>

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Rohit Sharma announcing on the game eve that Shubman Gill is 99% match-ready cheered the whole cricket-loving nation up, but there was still something to read between the lines.

Rohit Sharma announcing on the game eve that Shubman Gill is 99% match-ready cheered the whole cricket-loving nation up, but there was still something to read between the lines. The young batter, perhaps in the best form, was down with dengue fever ahead of India’s warm-up matches, remaining out of contention ever since. In the past week, Gill got hospitalised in Chennai, travelled to Ahmedabad, regained fitness, and played the match against Pakistan and ended up on the winning side. But how did he get fit so early and return to the side for the marquee World Cup clash? As per the latest reports, his treatment at the Kauvery Hospital in Chennai should be credited for the same. Going back to Rohit’s comments on Gill on the eve of the Pakistan match, Shubman was 100% fit, but the captain and the team management were concerned about things going wrong or a relapse of fever on the match-day, thus sticking with 99% claim instead of declaring him fit. The bigger question at that point was how Gill would be able to endure 100 overs on the field, having recovered from the fever very recently. The right-handed batter had two days – Thursday and Friday to get back to the ground and prepare for the game. From getting hospitalised to playing against Pakistan – Gill’s timeline As first reported by Cricbuzz, Dr Sivarama Kannan - the physician responsible for Gill's speedy recovery, explained what happened behind the scenes and how he managed to recover so quickly. ALSO READ: I enjoy playing in India, it suits my style: England’s Root happy to return to form as Afghanistan tie looms "A young person, an athlete, usually recovers well. He was fully cooperative and attentive. He obliged to whatever we said," the doctor said. "He came on the evening of the India-Australia match (October 8) and went back to the hotel the next evening. We had our male nurse, one person stationed there to give him timely injections and IV fluids,” the doctor added. "He came to us on the second day of his illness... We didn't allow his body temperature to rise. We continuously administered medication to ensure that the fever didn't escalate, and we maintained his hydration to prevent the disease from taking hold." "When the platelet count dropped below 50,000-60,000, we decided to admit him to the hospital. This was during India's match against Australia. The next morning, his platelet count dropped further, but by Monday evening, it began to increase, so we shifted him back to the hotel,” he added. On Wednesday, Gill’s platelet count surpassed 100,000, which is when Dr. Kannan, discharged him. "The following day, Tuesday, October 10, his platelet count increased, and it continued to rise on the subsequent day. By Wednesday morning, I informed him that he was fit to travel as his count had gone beyond one lakh. That afternoon, he left for Ahmedabad,” the doctor detailed. Gill joined the Indian Team in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and trained for two days before the team management decided to play him at the last moment. Gill scored four fours in his 11-ball 16-run-stay at the crease before he got caught in the point region. India will next face Bangladesh in Pune on Thursday (Oct 19). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

CWC: From being hospitalised to getting 99% match-ready, here's how Shubman Gill got fit in time

<p>England’s best batter in the longer formats, Joe Root, is happy to return to form as his side gears up for their third World Cup 2023 match in Delhi against Afghanistan on Sunday. The Test veteran has made the right noises since adapting to the Bazball-style cricket, playing reverse scoop sixes in the red-ball format and now in the ODIs.</p>

<p>But, heading into this World Cup, Root was terribly out of form, hitting 39 runs in four outings against New Zealand during the home series. Desperate to find the middle of the bat, Root cut short his rest period to train with England’s second-string squad preparing for the Ireland series. He would have even played the first One-Dayer, had it not been about rain.</p>

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<p>However, considering he would be in India for the next one and a half months for the World Cup, Root remained confident of finding form. Given his record in this part of the world, where he averages over 50 in both Tests and T20Is and has eight ODI fifties, Root admitted to be peaking at the right time.</p>

<p>Even during England’s two matches in this World Cup 2023, Root was among the runs – scoring 77 against New Zealand in the tournament’s curtain-raiser in Ahmedabad and hitting 82 off 68 balls against Bangladesh in Dharamsala, adding 151 with centurion Dawid Malan. Ironically, his first boundary in that game was a reverse-scoop six.</p>

<h2>‘Enjoy playing in India’</h2>

<p>"I do enjoy playing cricket in India," Root said ahead of Afghanistan in match Delhi. "It suits my game quite nicely… It's something that's nice to have in the bank when you come to a tournament like this: knowing you've done well previously gives you a little bit of confidence."<br />
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Having played enough cricket at the top level to know when to hit the right strings, Root said, "You want to have a lot of runs going into it… but it's about turning up when it matters. In the crux of the tournament, that's when you need to really deliver.</p>

<p>"When you get here and you're in that tournament mentality - 'this is what it's about, this is where you stand up and deliver' - it's a different frame of mind. That's really helped me coming out here, giving real focus to what we're doing. It's been nice to contribute in the first couple of games,” Root added.</p>

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England’s best batter in the longer formats, Joe Root, is happy to return to form as his side gears up for their third World Cup 2023 match in Delhi against Afghanistan on Sunday.

England’s best batter in the longer formats, Joe Root, is happy to return to form as his side gears up for their third World Cup 2023 match in Delhi against Afghanistan on Sunday. The Test veteran has made the right noises since adapting to the Bazball-style cricket, playing reverse scoop sixes in the red-ball format and now in the ODIs. But, heading into this World Cup, Root was terribly out of form, hitting 39 runs in four outings against New Zealand during the home series. Desperate to find the middle of the bat, Root cut short his rest period to train with England’s second-string squad preparing for the Ireland series. He would have even played the first One-Dayer, had it not been about rain. ALSO READ: World Cup: He is good but nothing special about him: Ravi Shastri slams Shaheen Afridi following India bashing However, considering he would be in India for the next one and a half months for the World Cup, Root remained confident of finding form. Given his record in this part of the world, where he averages over 50 in both Tests and T20Is and has eight ODI fifties, Root admitted to be peaking at the right time. Even during England’s two matches in this World Cup 2023, Root was among the runs – scoring 77 against New Zealand in the tournament’s curtain-raiser in Ahmedabad and hitting 82 off 68 balls against Bangladesh in Dharamsala, adding 151 with centurion Dawid Malan. Ironically, his first boundary in that game was a reverse-scoop six. ‘Enjoy playing in India’ "I do enjoy playing cricket in India," Root said ahead of Afghanistan in match Delhi. "It suits my game quite nicely… It's something that's nice to have in the bank when you come to a tournament like this: knowing you've done well previously gives you a little bit of confidence." Having played enough cricket at the top level to know when to hit the right strings, Root said, "You want to have a lot of runs going into it… but it's about turning up when it matters. In the crux of the tournament, that's when you need to really deliver. "When you get here and you're in that tournament mentality - 'this is what it's about, this is where you stand up and deliver' - it's a different frame of mind. That's really helped me coming out here, giving real focus to what we're doing. It's been nice to contribute in the first couple of games,” Root added. Meanwhile, with one win and a loss in two matches, England sits in the fifth position on the points table with two points (at +0.553 NRR). WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

I enjoy playing in India, it suits my style: England’s Root happy to return to form as Afghanistan tie looms

<p>Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi failed to bring his A-game against India in the marquee World Cup clash in Ahmedabad the other night. The left-arm seamer has troubled top-order batters, including Rohit, with his steamy in-swingers before but couldn’t deliver on the big day. Former India legend Ravi Shastri tore into his performance, bashing him up-side-and-down.</p>

<p>Afridi was wayward with his line and length, let alone troubling the batters with his stock deliveries. From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, everyone hammered him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With Pakistan already defending a below-par total of 192 on a batting paradise at the Narendra Modi Stadium, their bowlers needed to deliver from ball one, which was not the case. Instead, the Indian batters had put their backs against the wall with superb knocks.</p>

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<p>In the absence of Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali got an extended run in the XI, proving a tad expensive despite picking Kohli’s wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While speaking with the host broadcaster Star Sports after India’s seven-wicket win, Shastri bashed Shaheen for a failed show when his team needed him the most, saying he is no Wasim Akram and there’s nothing too special about him.</p>

<p>"When Naseem Shah is not playing, and this is the quality of spin... Shaheen Shah Afridi is no Wasim Akram. He is a good bowler with the new ball and can pick wickets, but there is nothing special about him. He is only a decent bowler. He's no big deal. You have to accept the truth," Shastri told Star Sports.</p>

<h2>‘Shaheen should’ve taken a leaf out of Bumrah’s book’</h2>

<p>Jasprit Bumrah was the protagonist of India’s bowling in Ahmedabad, picking two for 19 in seven overs, including a maiden, earning himself a Player of the Match award. Though others also chipped in with timely wickets, Bumrah’s slower delivery to dismiss Rizwan on 49 was the talking point of the game.</p>

<p>Noting that Afridi bowled his usual lengths and didn’t think of taking a leaf out of Bumrah’s book on how to dismiss well-settled batters on this pitch, Shastri’s old mate and legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed him, saying,&nbsp;</p>

<p>“Clearly Pakistan did not learn anything because it was only towards the end when Shaheen bowled that cutter that got Rohit out. We would have thought that they would bowl the cutter even with the new ball. It is not written anywhere that the new ball has to be bowled at a certain pace. You can change it, but nothing of those sorts was seen from the Pakistan bowlers," mentioned Gavaskar.</p>

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Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi failed to bring his A-game against India in the marquee World Cup clash in Ahmedabad the other night. The left-arm seamer has troubled top-order batters, including Rohit, with his steamy in-swingers before but couldn’t deliver on the big day.

Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi failed to bring his A-game against India in the marquee World Cup clash in Ahmedabad the other night. The left-arm seamer has troubled top-order batters, including Rohit, with his steamy in-swingers before but couldn’t deliver on the big day. Former India legend Ravi Shastri tore into his performance, bashing him up-side-and-down. Afridi was wayward with his line and length, let alone troubling the batters with his stock deliveries. From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, everyone hammered him. With Pakistan already defending a below-par total of 192 on a batting paradise at the Narendra Modi Stadium, their bowlers needed to deliver from ball one, which was not the case. Instead, the Indian batters had put their backs against the wall with superb knocks. ALSO READ: I count my slower ball as a spinner’s slower ball: Bumrah on winning Man of the Match award against Pakistan In the absence of Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali got an extended run in the XI, proving a tad expensive despite picking Kohli’s wicket. While speaking with the host broadcaster Star Sports after India’s seven-wicket win, Shastri bashed Shaheen for a failed show when his team needed him the most, saying he is no Wasim Akram and there’s nothing too special about him. "When Naseem Shah is not playing, and this is the quality of spin... Shaheen Shah Afridi is no Wasim Akram. He is a good bowler with the new ball and can pick wickets, but there is nothing special about him. He is only a decent bowler. He's no big deal. You have to accept the truth," Shastri told Star Sports. ‘Shaheen should’ve taken a leaf out of Bumrah’s book’ Jasprit Bumrah was the protagonist of India’s bowling in Ahmedabad, picking two for 19 in seven overs, including a maiden, earning himself a Player of the Match award. Though others also chipped in with timely wickets, Bumrah’s slower delivery to dismiss Rizwan on 49 was the talking point of the game. Noting that Afridi bowled his usual lengths and didn’t think of taking a leaf out of Bumrah’s book on how to dismiss well-settled batters on this pitch, Shastri’s old mate and legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed him, saying, “Clearly Pakistan did not learn anything because it was only towards the end when Shaheen bowled that cutter that got Rohit out. We would have thought that they would bowl the cutter even with the new ball. It is not written anywhere that the new ball has to be bowled at a certain pace. You can change it, but nothing of those sorts was seen from the Pakistan bowlers," mentioned Gavaskar. Meanwhile, with three wins in as many games, India is sitting at the top of the points table with a better NRR ahead of New Zealand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

World Cup: He is good but nothing special about him: Ravi Shastri slams Shaheen Afridi following India bashing

<p>The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field. One such moment was spotted after the match when Virat Kohli and Babar Azam were seen together while the former gifted a signed T-shirt.</p>

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<p>After the match, players were seen on the field trying to wrap up before leaving the field. Former India skipper Virat Kohli and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam were around the corner wearing respective training gear. Virat then approached Babar to sign and gift a T-Shirt to him while the cameras spotted them both. The modern-day greats for their sides were also seen having a mini-conversation before they left.</p>

<h2><strong>What happened in the match?</strong></h2>

<p>Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma,&nbsp;the Men in Blue extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.</p>

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<p>After a horrible batting collapse by Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His innings which consisted of 6 sixes and 6 fours set the tone for the Indian team as they manufactured a comprehensive win.</p>

<p>India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.</p>

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The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field.

The dust is yet to settle on the India-Pakistan ODI World Cup contest as both teams played for the eighth time on Saturday. India won the contest at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad by seven wickets in a one-sided contest where both teams showcased great sporting spirits both on and off the field. One such moment was spotted after the match when Virat Kohli and Babar Azam were seen together while the former gifted a signed T-shirt. FANBOY MOMENT FOR BABAR AZAM....!! Babar asks for a signed from Virat Kohli and Virat gives it.pic.twitter.com/Caq3GoQoaV — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 14, 2023 × Virat gifts signed T-Shirt After the match, players were seen on the field trying to wrap up before leaving the field. Former India skipper Virat Kohli and current Pakistan captain Babar Azam were around the corner wearing respective training gear. Virat then approached Babar to sign and gift a T-Shirt to him while the cameras spotted them both. The modern-day greats for their sides were also seen having a mini-conversation before they left. What happened in the match? Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma, the Men in Blue extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback After a horrible batting collapse by Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His innings which consisted of 6 sixes and 6 fours set the tone for the Indian team as they manufactured a comprehensive win. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Pakistan men's cricket team director Mickey Arthur was not a happy man after his team's abject surrender against arch rivals India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the World Cup encounter. Arthur took a dig at the BCCI - the governing body for cricket in India, saying the absence of support for Pakistan in the 132,000-capacity stadium made the&nbsp;occasion look more like "a BCCI event" rather than an international marquee match-up.</p>

<p>After Pakistanis failed to secure visas from Indian consulates to cross the border, the majority of the Ahmedabad stadium was awash with blue-jersey-wearing Indian supporters, which seemingly didn't go down well with Arthur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It didn't seem like an ICC event to be brutally honest. It seemed like a bilateral series; it seemed like a BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) event," said Arthur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Arthur accused the stadium's public address system organisers of favouring India by refusing to play "Dil Dil Pakistan", the nation's unofficial anthem.</p>

<p>"I didn't hear 'Dil Dil Pakistan' ('My heart is Pakistan') coming through too often tonight. So yes, that does play a role, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse."</p>

<p>Despite the bizarre excuses, Arthur admitted that Pakistan's 'timid' playing style was perhaps the reason for the side's downfall.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I thought we were a little bit timid. I did think we could probably have taken on the Indian spinners just a little bit more," said Arthur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I think we've got to realise that there are two ways to always skin a cat. And we've had success by taking it deep and then cashing in at the back end but we couldn't do that," added the former Pakistan coach.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Aakash Chopra slams Arthur</strong></h2>

<p>After Arthur's comments went viral, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra slammed Arthur&nbsp;for making excuses.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"DJ wale babu mera gana baja do (DJ guy, please play my song)…I mean seriously???? Did we hear Sri Lanka complain about the fact that the Hyderabad crowd was chanting ‘Pakistan Jeetega’?? I’ll be genuinely surprised if the DJ at Narendra Modi Stadium played ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ even once today," said Chopra on X, formerly known as Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>With the win, India now find themselves on top of the points table and well on their way to securing a top 4 finish. The Men-in-Blue will now face Bangladesh next week on Thursday (Oct 19) at the&nbsp;Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan will square up against Australia on Friday (Oct&nbsp;20) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.&nbsp;</p>

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Pakistan men's cricket team director Mickey Arthur was not a happy man after his team's abject surrender against arch rivals India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the World Cup encounter.

Pakistan men's cricket team director Mickey Arthur was not a happy man after his team's abject surrender against arch rivals India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the World Cup encounter. Arthur took a dig at the BCCI - the governing body for cricket in India, saying the absence of support for Pakistan in the 132,000-capacity stadium made the occasion look more like "a BCCI event" rather than an international marquee match-up. After Pakistanis failed to secure visas from Indian consulates to cross the border, the majority of the Ahmedabad stadium was awash with blue-jersey-wearing Indian supporters, which seemingly didn't go down well with Arthur. "It didn't seem like an ICC event to be brutally honest. It seemed like a bilateral series; it seemed like a BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) event," said Arthur. Arthur accused the stadium's public address system organisers of favouring India by refusing to play "Dil Dil Pakistan", the nation's unofficial anthem. "I didn't hear 'Dil Dil Pakistan' ('My heart is Pakistan') coming through too often tonight. So yes, that does play a role, but I'm not going to use that as an excuse." Despite the bizarre excuses, Arthur admitted that Pakistan's 'timid' playing style was perhaps the reason for the side's downfall. "I thought we were a little bit timid. I did think we could probably have taken on the Indian spinners just a little bit more," said Arthur. "I think we've got to realise that there are two ways to always skin a cat. And we've had success by taking it deep and then cashing in at the back end but we couldn't do that," added the former Pakistan coach. Also read | ODI World Cup: Rohit Sharma's knock paints Ahmedabad blue as India extend winning record vs Pakistan to 8-0 Aakash Chopra slams Arthur After Arthur's comments went viral, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra slammed Arthur for making excuses. "DJ wale babu mera gana baja do (DJ guy, please play my song)…I mean seriously???? Did we hear Sri Lanka complain about the fact that the Hyderabad crowd was chanting ‘Pakistan Jeetega’?? I’ll be genuinely surprised if the DJ at Narendra Modi Stadium played ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ even once today," said Chopra on X, formerly known as Twitter. DJ wale babu mera gana baja do…I mean seriously???? Did we hear Sri Lanka complain about the fact that the Hyderabad crowd was chanting ‘Pakistan Jeetega’?? I’ll be genuinely surprised if the DJ at Narendra Modi Stadium played ‘Dil Dil Pakistan’ even once today. https://t.co/Nt6yM8Otme — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) October 14, 2023 × With the win, India now find themselves on top of the points table and well on their way to securing a top 4 finish. The Men-in-Blue will now face Bangladesh next week on Thursday (Oct 19) at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Meanwhile, Pakistan will square up against Australia on Friday (Oct 20) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika Karunaratne approved as a replacement in the squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday.</p>

<p>Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan. The 32-year-old will need three weeks to recover.</p>

<p>"The Event Technical Committee of the ICC men's cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Chamika Karunaratne as a replacement for Dasun Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad," the ICC said.</p>

<p>Shanaka's injury is expected to be a big blow to the subcontinent side which has failed to get going so far in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sri Lanka, who are seventh in the standings after losing their first two games, next play Australia on Monday in Lucknow.</p>

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Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika Karunaratne approved as a replacement in the squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday.

Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a thigh injury, with Chamika Karunaratne approved as a replacement in the squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Saturday. Shanaka sustained a right thigh muscle injury in Tuesday's six-wicket loss to Pakistan. The 32-year-old will need three weeks to recover. "The Event Technical Committee of the ICC men's cricket World Cup 2023 has approved Chamika Karunaratne as a replacement for Dasun Shanaka in the Sri Lankan squad," the ICC said. Shanaka's injury is expected to be a big blow to the subcontinent side which has failed to get going so far in the tournament. Sri Lanka, who are seventh in the standings after losing their first two games, next play Australia on Monday in Lucknow. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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<p>New Zealand are the team to beat in this tournament. With a stunning eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their latest World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, the Kiwis have maintained their position on the top of the points table with three wins in as many games. Captain Kane Williamson, who on his return scored a brilliant unbeaten 78 before getting hurt on his hand, applauded the pacers for laying a foundation early on.</p>

<p>“I thought the guys in the first half of the performance were excellent. They just banged the wicket hard; it was a bit variable. And then later it was nice to build those partnerships and take the game late,” Kane said of his team’s overall performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Electing to bowl first after winning the toss at the Chepauk, New Zealand seamers made light work of Bangladesh, reducing them to 56 for four at one stage. Although veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the ship with a 96-run stand for the fifth wicket, Lockie Ferguson’s extra pace broke Bangladesh’s back.</p>

<p>The right-arm seamer returned with three wickets for 49 runs, while Trent Boult and Matt Henry picked two wickets each. On a dry Chennai surface, where spinners were supposed to make all the noises, Kiwi seamers did the job for their side. Praising Lockie, Kane said,&nbsp;</p>

<p>“He was outstanding. You come here expecting the spinners to play a big role, but the seamers did really well today. Lockie, he just keeps running in, bowling at high pace, and he hasn't had some of that good fortune, so thoroughly deserved,” Kane added.</p>

<h2>Kane is happy to be back</h2>

<p>Kane Williamson was out for nearly six months with a leg injury, missing all the action since March-end. His much-awaited return to the side yielded the right results, as he guided his team to an eight-wicket win despite again suffering an injury scare later in the innings.</p>

<p>“It was nice to be out there and be a part of some of those partnerships, some tough periods with the new ball were hard work. But just wanted to build partnerships and get close to that target. [on Daryll Mitchell] He's a great competitor, makes valuable contributions more often than not, he's a team-first guy, and he's great to watch,” Kane said of his partnership with Mitchell.&nbsp;</p>

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New Zealand are the team to beat in this tournament. With a stunning eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their latest World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, the Kiwis have maintained their position on the top of the points table with three wins in as many games.

New Zealand are the team to beat in this tournament. With a stunning eight-wicket win over Bangladesh in their latest World Cup match in Chennai on Friday, the Kiwis have maintained their position on the top of the points table with three wins in as many games. Captain Kane Williamson, who on his return scored a brilliant unbeaten 78 before getting hurt on his hand, applauded the pacers for laying a foundation early on. “I thought the guys in the first half of the performance were excellent. They just banged the wicket hard; it was a bit variable. And then later it was nice to build those partnerships and take the game late,” Kane said of his team’s overall performance. ALSO READ: CWC: Pakistan veterans call for seamers to target Rohit’s toes for early blow, back Shaheen to strike gold Electing to bowl first after winning the toss at the Chepauk, New Zealand seamers made light work of Bangladesh, reducing them to 56 for four at one stage. Although veterans Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim steadied the ship with a 96-run stand for the fifth wicket, Lockie Ferguson’s extra pace broke Bangladesh’s back. The right-arm seamer returned with three wickets for 49 runs, while Trent Boult and Matt Henry picked two wickets each. On a dry Chennai surface, where spinners were supposed to make all the noises, Kiwi seamers did the job for their side. Praising Lockie, Kane said, “He was outstanding. You come here expecting the spinners to play a big role, but the seamers did really well today. Lockie, he just keeps running in, bowling at high pace, and he hasn't had some of that good fortune, so thoroughly deserved,” Kane added. Kane is happy to be back Kane Williamson was out for nearly six months with a leg injury, missing all the action since March-end. His much-awaited return to the side yielded the right results, as he guided his team to an eight-wicket win despite again suffering an injury scare later in the innings. “It was nice to be out there and be a part of some of those partnerships, some tough periods with the new ball were hard work. But just wanted to build partnerships and get close to that target. [on Daryll Mitchell] He's a great competitor, makes valuable contributions more often than not, he's a team-first guy, and he's great to watch,” Kane said of his partnership with Mitchell. New Zealand will face Afghanistan after five days on Wednesday (Oct 18) at the same venue in their next World Cup 2023 match. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue. India are all set to lock horns against Pakistan in the high-voltage clash having won all seven meetings against the arch-rivals. Both the teams will head into the Saturday encounter having won their opening two clashes.</p>

<h2><strong>Gill nearly fit</strong></h2>

<p>In his pre-match press conference, skipper Rohit Sharma gave a medical update on Gill, who has been struggling with dengue and was hospitalised in Chennai. According to Rohit, Gill is fit to make the Playing XI while he is nearing full fitness. He quoted that the Punjab batter is 99 per cent ready for the clash. This could be the welcome addition team India needs before the big clash as they look to continue their winning run in the tournament.</p>

<p>Gill has been in great form in 2023 having scored six international hundreds while further scoring three more in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence has been a great factor in India’s recent success in the Asia Cup and other bilateral series. He did not travel to Delhi for the Afghanistan clash instead boarded his flight to Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being advised by the doctors. His inclusion though could be a good headache to have for team management as either Ishan Kishan or Shreyas Iyer will have to sit on the bench.</p>

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<h2><strong>India’s history with Pakistan</strong></h2>

<p>India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings. The contest will start at 2&nbsp;pm&nbsp;on Saturday with the toss taking place at 1:30 pm.</p>

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Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue.

Team India could be handed a major boost ahead of the ODI World Cup clash against Pakistan on Saturday (Oct 14). Star opener Shubman Gill is near 100 per cent for the clash having missed the opening two clashes for the Men in Blue in the ODI World Cup due to dengue. India are all set to lock horns against Pakistan in the high-voltage clash having won all seven meetings against the arch-rivals. Both the teams will head into the Saturday encounter having won their opening two clashes. Gill nearly fit In his pre-match press conference, skipper Rohit Sharma gave a medical update on Gill, who has been struggling with dengue and was hospitalised in Chennai. According to Rohit, Gill is fit to make the Playing XI while he is nearing full fitness. He quoted that the Punjab batter is 99 per cent ready for the clash. This could be the welcome addition team India needs before the big clash as they look to continue their winning run in the tournament. Gill has been in great form in 2023 having scored six international hundreds while further scoring three more in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His presence has been a great factor in India’s recent success in the Asia Cup and other bilateral series. He did not travel to Delhi for the Afghanistan clash instead boarded his flight to Ahmedabad on Wednesday after being advised by the doctors. His inclusion though could be a good headache to have for team management as either Ishan Kishan or Shreyas Iyer will have to sit on the bench. ALSO READ | India vs Pakistan, World Cup 2023: Match preview and result prediction India’s history with Pakistan India won all seven meetings between the sides in the ODI World Cup dating back to 1992. The toss will have an important role to play in Saturday’s match, with Rohit Sharma losing the toss on both occasions in the World Cup. India however have won the toss on five of the seven occasions in the World Cup meetings. The contest will start at 2 pm on Saturday with the toss taking place at 1:30 pm. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall.</p>

<p>To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs.</p>

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<p>There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player.</p>

<p>He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off.</p>

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The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better.

The Narendra Modi Stadium provided the spectacle that an India-Pakistan game demanded but Babar Azam’s men fluffed their lines. This contest is much more than a game and it always comes down to who handles the occasion better. Pakistan have always underperformed against India at World Cups and that stat now worryingly reads 8-0 and once again Pakistan were responsible for their own downfall. To put India under pressure Pakistan needed runs on the board and they were set up perfectly at 155 for two with 20 overs to go. But a familiar collapse ended their challenge with the crowd playing a huge role in ramping up the pressure. Pakistan looked set for 270 at one stage but lost their last eight wickets for 36 runs. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback There were no demons in the wicket and it came down to that dreaded c-word that has plagued Pakistan in these clashes consistently. They have a soft underbelly and unless they find solutions they will not be able to successfully challenge for the world title. Indian captain Rohit Sharma played a crucial knock once again and showed why he is a big match player. He had spoken extensively about his preparation for this World Cup and he is clearly India’s man for the big occasion along with Virat Kohli. This Indian win will feed the hype even more. There will be tougher tests ahead but with Australia floundering and England still not at a hundred percent the favourites tag will be difficult to shake off. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

ODI World Cup 2023: India's dominance continues against Pak as Rohit Sharma's men reign supreme in Ahmedabad

<p>Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock,&nbsp;the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament.</p>

<h2><strong>Rohit on fire</strong></h2>

<p>After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win.</p>

<p>While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3&nbsp;overs to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side.</p>

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<h2><strong>India dazzle with ball</strong></h2>

<p>Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out.</p>

<p>Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes.</p>

<p>India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats.</p>

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Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Ahmedabad was painted blue on Saturday (Oct 14) as Team India won the ODI World Cup contest against arch-rivals Pakistan to maintain their perfect record. Led by Rohit Sharma’s 86-run knock, the Men in Blue have extended their winning streak to 8-0 after another dominant display in the ODI World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium. The seven-wicket win also sees India maintain their perfect start to the ODI World Cup as they have won all their three matches while Pakistan suffered their first defeat of the tournament. Rohit on fire After a horrible batting collapse for Pakistan, India were tasked to chase 192 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium as skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front. The Indian skipper was unfortunate to miss out on a hundred as he scored 86 runs in front of 120,000 fans in Ahmedabad. His knock, which contained 6 sixes and 6 fours, set the tone for the Indian team as they coasted to a comprehensive win. While Rohit was on a song, Shubman Gill scored 16 while former captain Virat Kohli also returned to the pavilion with the same score. Later, KL Rahul (19) and Shreyas Iyer (53) helped India scored the required runs in another routine ODI World Cup win. Interestingly, India won the match with 19.3 overs to spare. Shaheen Shah Afridi scalped two wickets while Hasan Ali got the prize wicket of Virat, but apart from that it was a day to forget at office for the Pakistan side. ALSO READ | World Cup: Lackluster Mitchell Marsh vows to correct mistakes as cornered Australia eye comeback India dazzle with ball Earlier, Pakistan had a good start to their innings as Imam-ul-Haq (36) and Abdullah Shafique (20) countered the Indian bowling attack in the first powerplay. However, India came good in the second powerplay as they scalped skipper Babar Azam (50) and Mohammad Rizwan (49). Pakistan went from 155/2 to 191 all out. Only five batters scored in double figures for Pakistan with all key bowlers for India coming good with two wickets each. Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, and Ravindra Jadeja, all had two wickets each to dent the Pakistan hopes. India will next take the field on Thursday (Oct 19) against Bangladesh as they push for their fourth win in Pune. Pakistan will take on five-time champions Australia in Chennai on Friday as both teams look to bounce back after defeats. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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<p>India made a remarkable turnaround in the World Cup encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). The architect-in-chief to engineer Pakistan's downfall was Kuldeep Yadav who first bowled alongside Ravindra Jadeja to apply the breaks before tearing the Pakistan middle-order apart.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking to broadcasters after the first innings, Kuldeep said the Indian bowlers focused on varying their pace as the wicket was playing slow which handcuffed the Pakistani batters.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The wicket was a bit slow. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations," said Kuldeep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Despite being granted the opportunity to bat first by India on a wicket that was excessively flat, the Pakistani batters never really looked to cash in on it. Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan played&nbsp;rather conservative&nbsp;innings which allowed India to get back into the contest after only taking two wickets in the first 30 overs.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I was bowling very well. Not too much width because of the field restrictions. They weren't trying too much. Rizwan didn't sweep me a lot so I wanted to make him play the bad shot. I've been watching Saud Shakeel the last couple of games and he'd been trying to sweep a lot. He thought that ball was slow but it skidded on," added Kuldeep.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Unbelievable to play in front of this crowd. This atmosphere is crazy, playing against Pakistan and seeing close to 90,000 people here."</p>

<p>Apart from Kuldeep, it was Jasprit Bumrah who kept the Pakistani batters in their tracks, before landing the sucker-punches. Later, for India, skipper Rohit Sharma batted the Pakistani bowlers out of the contest.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>India</strong>: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj</p>

<p><strong>Pakistan</strong>&nbsp;(Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf</p>

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India made a remarkable turnaround in the World Cup encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). The architect-in-chief to engineer Pakistan's downfall was Kuldeep Yadav who first bowled alongside Ravindra Jadeja to apply the breaks before tearing the Pakistan middle-order apart.

India made a remarkable turnaround in the World Cup encounter against arch-rivals Pakistan at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (Oct 14). The architect-in-chief to engineer Pakistan's downfall was Kuldeep Yadav who first bowled alongside Ravindra Jadeja to apply the breaks before tearing the Pakistan middle-order apart. Speaking to broadcasters after the first innings, Kuldeep said the Indian bowlers focused on varying their pace as the wicket was playing slow which handcuffed the Pakistani batters. "The wicket was a bit slow. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations," said Kuldeep. Despite being granted the opportunity to bat first by India on a wicket that was excessively flat, the Pakistani batters never really looked to cash in on it. Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan played rather conservative innings which allowed India to get back into the contest after only taking two wickets in the first 30 overs. Watch | World Cup 2023, Ind vs Pak - Babar Azam BAMBOOZLED by Mohammed Siraj as India seize advantage "I was bowling very well. Not too much width because of the field restrictions. They weren't trying too much. Rizwan didn't sweep me a lot so I wanted to make him play the bad shot. I've been watching Saud Shakeel the last couple of games and he'd been trying to sweep a lot. He thought that ball was slow but it skidded on," added Kuldeep. "Unbelievable to play in front of this crowd. This atmosphere is crazy, playing against Pakistan and seeing close to 90,000 people here." Apart from Kuldeep, it was Jasprit Bumrah who kept the Pakistani batters in their tracks, before landing the sucker-punches. Later, for India, skipper Rohit Sharma batted the Pakistani bowlers out of the contest. Playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj Pakistan (Playing XI): Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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