world Cup 2023: India Wins Against SA With 245 Runs
In what can be termed a one-sided match, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team took a step ahead in the ICC World Cup 2023 as it secured victory against South Africa. With 102 runs by Virat Kohli and 10 wickets by Mohammed Shammi and Jadeja, India swept the win with 245 runs. Notably, South Africa secured only 83 runs, whereas India secured 324 runs, at Eden Garden, Kolkata.
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Virat Kohli Encounters 'Personal Emergency', Flies Back To Mumbai:
India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli had to reportedly fly back to Mumbai from Guwahati because of reported 'personal emergency' while the rest of the Indian squad arrived in Trivandrum for their second warm-up game against the Netherlands. Meanwhile, there are rumours that Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma is expecting a second baby. Recently, she even refused to get clicked, amid pregnancy speculations.
Tags: Virat Kohli, Indian sports, Anushka Sharma, Netherlands, Cricket
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Virat Kohli Says 'Thrilled To Be Part Of ICC Team,' Boosted Up To Win
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian Cricket Team, which recently won the Asia Cup 2023, now is gearing up for the ICC World Cup. The men in blue last won the ICC trophy twelve years back and are all boosted-up to lift the trophy, said, "The memories of past World Cup victories, especially the iconic 2011 win, are etched in our hearts, and we want to create new memories for our fans.
Tags: ICC 2023, Indian sports, Cricket, Virat Kohli, asia cup and world cup
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Gautam Gambhir Claims That Dhoni Sacrificed International Career Due To Captaincy
Former Indian opening batter Gautam Gambhir has heaped praise on MS Dhoni for sacrificing the batter in him due to captaincy. Gambhir reckons the former Indian captain had all the potential to break numerous records had he continued to bat higher up the order instead of slotting at No. 6 or 7. 2-year-old began his career as a top-order batter, especially in the 50-over format, says Gambhir about Dhoni.
Tags: Gautam Gambhir, MS DHONI, Indian sports, Cricket, captaincy
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Ravindra Jadeja-Kuldeep Yadav Create Record, Scores Maximum Wicket In ODI
Indian star crickters Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav became the first pair of Indian left-arm spinners to take seven wickets or more in an ODI encounter. The duo achieved the feat during India's five-wicket win over West Indies in Barbados, in July 27 match. While Kuldeep was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 4/6 , Jadeja took three wickets for 37 runs.
Tags: Indian sports, Cricket, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep yadav, ODI, History
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Asian Cricket Council Match, India V/S Pakistan On Sep 2
The Asian Cricket Council on July 19, announced the schedule for this year's Asia Cup tournament which will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka but hosted solely by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB.) The six-nation Asia Cup 2023 will consist of 13 one-day internationals in total with the opening game between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan on August 30.
Tags: India V/S Pakistan, Asia Cup, sports, Cricket, Indian sports
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Virat Kohli Is In Elite List Of Top 5 Batters In Indian Cricket
Former Indian Cricket team captain Virat Kohli has entered the elite club of 'Top five batters' in the History of Indian Cricket. The milestone was achieved aftr surpassing Virender Sehwag. Kohli is placed at the 5th spot in the list of top run-getters for India in Test cricket with 8,503 runs. The top four on the list are: Sachin Tendulkar(15,921) Rahul Dravid(13,265,) Sunil Gavaskar(10,122) and VVS Laxman(8781.)
Tags: Indian sports, Cricket, Virat Kohli, Best Batter, Top 5 Batter
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India Is Not Travelling To Pakistan For Asia Cup 2023: Arun Dhumal
IPL Chairman Arun Dhamal confirmed that India is not travelling to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup. After the ICC Chief Executive meeting, the BCCI Jay Shah and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) representative Zaka Ashraf are scheduled to hold a meeting on July 13, and discuss the Asia Cup. However, it is confirmed that Rohit Sharma-led Indian Squad would play a match against Pakistan in Sri Lanka.
Tags: Indian sports, Cricket, Indian Squad, Pakistan V/S India, Asia Cup 2023
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BCCI Appoints Ajit Agarkar As Chairman Of Men's Selection Committee
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Arjit Agarkar as the chairman of the committee of men's cricket team selection. On July 4, the BCCI issued a statement, which read, "The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), consisting of Sulakshana Naik, Ashok Malhotra and Jatin Paranjape, interviewed applicants," said BCCI. It further said, the three-member committee unanimously recommended Ajit Agarkar's name, who will succeed Chetan… read-more
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Dream 11 To Sponsor Jersey Of Indian Cricket Squad: BCCI
Dream 11 replaced Byju's and become the sponsor for the jersey of the Indian Cricket Team. Notably, BYJU's had quit after the end of the last financial cycle and BCCI had invited closed bids for its new sponsor and Dream11, which is going to be the prominent finance investor for Jersey. "Yes, Dream11 will be the new jersey sponsor of the Indian team," said the BCCI in an official statement.
Tags: BCCI, Indian sports, Dream 11, Byju's, Ed-tech
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