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Latest Cricket Updates: The semi-final line-ups for the ongoing ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 have been confirmed. England thrashed Pakistan in their final Group B match while South Africa stormed to a 10-wicket win over Bangladesh in their last Group A clash. England thus finished at the top of the standings in their group and will now lock horns with South Africa on Friday. On the other hand, Australia, the Group A topper, will take on India in the first semi-final on Thursday.
In other cricket news, the Twitter war between two former India cricketers continues. Venkatesh Prasad hasn’t taken kindly to Akash Read More
Ageless Anderson Returns to The Top
James Anderson has grabbed the top spot in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings for the sixth time in his career after finishing with seven wickets in the first Test against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui that helped England win by 267 runs. Anderson takes over from Australia captain Pat Cummins, who had been at the top since February 2019. Anderson first became No. 1 in May 2016 and was last at the top in November 2018 before being overtaken by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada. Anderson is the oldest bowler to top the Test rankings since Australia great Clarrie Grimmett in 1936 and the fifth oldest ever. Read More Here.
Bair Tickner Says His 'Father's House Has Been Fully Destroyed'
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'Women's Cricket Achieving New Heights With Every Passing Day'
“The BCCI values and appreciates women’s cricket and the WPL is one more initiative to further nurture the game,” Says BCCI Secretary Jay Shah. Read More Here.
Time For KL Rahul to Take a Break?
“I think he [KL Rahul] played the best shot possible to that ball. But he would also know that if he is going to be dropped for the remaining matches, which is pretty much an eventuality, it is not because of this one innings. It is because of what has happened and transpired over the last five or six Test matches,” says Dinesh Karthik. Read More Here.
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KL Rahul is 'Rolls Royce' But Shubman Gill Should Play Now
Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth has praised KL Rahul but he thinks that it’s time the top-order batter takes a short break to deal with his form. Read More Here.
Smith to Lead Australia?
In the eventuality of Pat Cummins not available for the third Test in Indore, it’s likely that Steve Smith will be named stand-in captain. Read More Here
Ashton Agar to Head Home
Australia allrounder Ashton Agar is reportedly set to return home after having played no part in the ongoing India Test series. Agar will play domestic cricket for Western Australia. No replacement will be announced.
Ajit Chandila's Life Ban Reduced
Remember Ajit Chandila? One of the three players alleged to have been involved in IPL spot-fixing scandal before being discharged by a court? BCCI had imposed a life-ban on him but it has now been reduced to 7 years. Read More Here.
On This Day in 1992
1992 World Cup was Ian Botham’s final appearance in the mega cricket event, and on the other side, it was Sachin Tendulkar who was making his World Cup debut at just 18 years. Read More Here
England Storm to Fourth Win
After setting Pakistan a mammoth 214 to win, England limited their opponents to 99/9 to finish their group-stage campaign with a massive win on Tuesday. Read More Here.
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Chopra’s comments after the former criticised Indian team management persisting with KL Rahul despite the top-order batter being out of form.“No Aakash, nothing is lost in translation. In your 12 minute video you have called me as an agenda peddler because it didn’t suit your narrative. It is crystal clear. And I have made my points very clear in this Twitter thread. Don’t wish to engage with you further on this,” Prasad responded after Chopra invited him to engage in a one-on-one chat.
Former India offspinner Harbhajan Singh has also defended Rahul.
“Can we leave @klrahul alone guys ? He hasn’t done any crime.He is still a top player. He will come back strong. we all go thru such patches in international cricket. he is not the first one and last one. so please respect the fact that he is our own player and have faith,” Harbhajan tweeted.
In another major development, BCCI has announced TATA Group as the sponsor for the inaugural season of Women’s Premier League.
“I am delighted to announce the #TataGroup as the title sponsor of the inaugural #WPL. With their support, we’re confident that we can take women’s cricket to the next level. @BCCI @BCCIWomen @wplt20,” BCCI Secretary Jay Shah tweeted on Tuesday.
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