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ICC World Cup 2023: Maheesh Theekshana will miss Sri Lanka's World Cup opener against South Africa

Maheesh Theekshana will miss Sri Lanka's World Cup opener against South Africa, having failed to recover in time from a hamstring injury

Oct 6, 2023, 3:51 PM1 min read

Maheesh Theekshana will miss Sri Lanka's World Cup opener against South Africa, having failed to recover in time from a hamstring injury. 

Sri Lanka will face South Africa in their opening game of ICC World Cup 2023 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, in Delhi. 

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Australia announces squad against Pakistan; Skipper Cummins returns to the team

Cricket Australia announces a 14-member squad for the ODI series vs Pakistan, with Cummins returning. Head and Marsh are out on paternity leave.

Oct 14, 2024, 8:24 AM2 min read

Australia announces squad against Pakistan; Skipper Cummins returns to the team

Cricket Australia has announced a 14-member squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan. The series will kick off from November 4th to 10th.

Australia Skipper Pat Cummins is set to return to the set-up after his last outing in the 2023 World Cup triump against India. After Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 campaign, Cummins had a brief stint in Major League Cricket and took rest for two months after that.

Fraser-McGurk in team; Head and Marsh rested

Cricket Australia has announced the squad early this morning, on Monday, 14 October. The team has a good blend of both experience and youth. Jake Fraser-McGurk got another chance to showcase his talent, hoping to steal a permanent spot in the team. Earlier, he played just one match (T20I) in the England series.

Cooper Connolly and all-rounder Aaron Hardie also got their name after a stellar performance against England last month

The regular names in the white-ball squad, like Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood, also got their names in the squad.

However, the top-order batters Travis Head and Mitch Marsh are granted paternity leave and will miss the tournament.

Cameron Green, one of the most prominent youngster in the squad, will miss the series due to his injury. He will necessarily miss the game for at least six months as he will have to undergo surgery for his lower back pain.

Australia Squad: Pat Cummins (c), Sean Abbott, Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Aaron Hardie, Josh Hazlewood, Josh Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa

Australia vs Pakistan: Fixtures

First ODI: November 4: Melbourne
Second ODI: November 8: Adelaide
Third ODI: November 10: Perth

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5 Indian star players to never win ICC Trophy

Here is the list of 5 Indian star players to never win ICC Trophy

Jan 16, 2024, 8:19 PM2 min read

Shami comes up with the much-needed breakthrough  Getty Images
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Jasprit Bumrah

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He featured for India in the 2016 and 2021 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 and 2023 World Cup. He also the 2021 World Test Championship Final for the national team.

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KL Rahul has been a mainstay of India's batting unit has across formats for the last few years but the star batter, who has kept wickets for the national team has never won a major ICC trophy.

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KL was part of the India team in the 2019 and 2023 World Cup, 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup but India did not win the trophy in either tournament.

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Hardik Pandya

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Hardik Pandya is a rare gem for India cricket as he ended a long wait for a pace-bowling all-rounder, but the star cricketer is yet to be part of the Indian team in an ICC event trophy.

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Hardik was part of the Indian team in the 2016, 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 World Cup and for the first four games of the 2023 World Cup.

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Mohammed Shami

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Mohammed Shami has been India's ace in major events and holds the distinction of being the country's highest wicket-taker in the ODI World Cup but is yet to lift an ICC Trophy.

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Mohammed Shami was part of Indian squad in the 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup, 2017 Champions Trophy, 2019 and 2023 World Cup. He also featured in the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship finals.

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Suryakumar Yadav

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Suryakumar Yadav had to wait till the age of 30 to make his India debut but since coming to the national team, he has taken international cricket by storm and is the World's best T20 batter.

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Suryakumar Yadav has played for India in the 2021 and 2022 T20 World Cup, and the 2023 World Cup.

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20 Iconic Sports Photos of 2023: From Messi, Kohli to Sheetal Devi; 2023 Revisited

Let's take a look at the 20 iconic sports photos of 2023.

Dec 31, 2023, 1:56 AM5 min read

20 iconic sports photos of 2023.

2023 saw many iconic sporting moments throughout the 12 months. From Cristiano Ronaldo's welcome in Saudi, to Spain winning the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023, or, from Virat Kohli scoring his 50th ODI ton to Sheetal Devi shooting an archery with her legs, we have seen it all. Here's 20 iconic sports photos from the year 2023.

#20 | Healy, the photographer

Australian Test Cricket Team captain Alyssa Healy taking a picture of victourious Indian Test team in Mumbai.  Image | Emmanual Yogini/ Hindu
Australian Test Cricket Team captain Alyssa Healy taking a picture of victourious Indian Test team in Mumbai. Image | Emmanual Yogini/ Hindu

#19 | Spain win the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023

Spain Women's Football team celebrating after the final whistle in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final.  Image | FIFA
Spain Women's Football team celebrating after the final whistle in FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 final. Image | FIFA

#18 |Australia loves football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Australia players huddle after the team's 1-3 defeat following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.  Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 16: Australia players huddle after the team's 1-3 defeat following the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Semi Final match between Australia and England at Stadium Australia on August 16, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images.

#17 | Messi magic in Miami

Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.   Image | Deadline
Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami is hoisted in the air by his teammates after winning the Leagues Cup 2023 final match between Inter Miami CF and Nashville SC at GEODIS Park on August 19, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. Image | Deadline

#16 |Lauren Hemp breaks Colombian hearts

Lauren Hemp of England after scoring a stunning goal against Colombia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.  Image | RNZ
Lauren Hemp of England after scoring a stunning goal against Colombia during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Quarter Final match between England and Colombia at Stadium Australia on August 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Image | RNZ

#15 | Selfie of the year in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023

The captain's pose for a selfie during the Captain's Photocall prior to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 at Wild is Life Sanctuary on June 16, 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe.   Image | ICC
The captain's pose for a selfie during the Captain's Photocall prior to the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier Zimbabwe 2023 at Wild is Life Sanctuary on June 16, 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Image | ICC

Also Read: Most International Runs in 2023

#14 | Danielle Collins' iconic serve

Danielle Collins of the United States serves against Caroline Garcia of France during their quarterfinal match of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open at Barnes Tennis Center on September 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.  Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.
Danielle Collins of the United States serves against Caroline Garcia of France during their quarterfinal match of the Cymbiotika San Diego Open at Barnes Tennis Center on September 14, 2023 in San Diego, California. Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images.

#13 | Postigo can do it on one foot

Juan Postigo of Spain plays his tee shot on the 5th hole prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 08, 2023 in Woburn, England.  Image | Nxtbook Media
Juan Postigo of Spain plays his tee shot on the 5th hole prior to The G4D Open on the Duchess course at Woburn Golf Club on May 08, 2023 in Woburn, England. Image | Nxtbook Media

#12 | Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning Championship point in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England.   Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates winning Championship point in the Men's Singles Final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images.

#11 | Cummins silences the Indian crowd

Indian fans had hands on their heads as Australian captain and pacer Pat Cummins silenced them after getting Virat Kohli out in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Final in Ahmedabad.  Associated Press
Indian fans had hands on their heads as Australian captain and pacer Pat Cummins silenced them after getting Virat Kohli out in the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 Final in Ahmedabad. Associated Press

#10 | Chloe Kelly's bicycle kick

Chloe Kelly of England performs a bicycle kick during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia.   Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images
Chloe Kelly of England performs a bicycle kick during the FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 Group D match between England and Denmark at Sydney Football Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. Photo by Naomi Baker - The FA/The FA via Getty Images

#9 | Kohli gets past the GOD

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates his 50th ODI hundred against New Zealand in the 1st Semi-final of ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in Mumbai.  ICC/Getty Images
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrates his 50th ODI hundred against New Zealand in the 1st Semi-final of ICC Men's World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. ICC/Getty Images

#8 | Saudi welcomes Cristiano Ronaldo

New player of Al-Nassr Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo attends an introductory ceremony at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 03, 2023.   Photo by AL Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
New player of Al-Nassr Portuguese superstar, Ronaldo attends an introductory ceremony at Mrsool Park Stadium, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on January 03, 2023. Photo by AL Nassr Club of Saudi Arabia/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

#7 | Wrestlers Protest

Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia during the
Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat, Sakshi Malik, and Bajrang Punia during the "Wrestlers Protest" in Delhi. Image | PTI

Also Read: Bajrang Punia requests sports ministry to resume wrestling activity ahead Of Paris Olympics

#6 | Bou Samnang's inspiring last-place finish

Bou Samnang, of Cambodia, was lauded as an inspiration after completing her race despite a last-place finish during a torrential rainstorm at the Southeast Asian Games.  Image | VN Express
Bou Samnang, of Cambodia, was lauded as an inspiration after completing her race despite a last-place finish during a torrential rainstorm at the Southeast Asian Games. Image | VN Express

#5 | Mad-Max-Well's double ton

Glenn Maxwell after taking Australia home in a game against Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. Maxwell scored a double hundred in that game.  Image | Getty Images
Glenn Maxwell after taking Australia home in a game against Afghanistan in ICC World Cup 2023 in Mumbai. Maxwell scored a double hundred in that game. Image | Getty Images

#4 | Neeraj's gold and praise for Arshad

Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, and silver medalist Arshad Nadeem, of Pakistan, right, pose after finishing the Men's javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023.   Image | AP Photo/Matthias Schrader
Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra, of India, and silver medalist Arshad Nadeem, of Pakistan, right, pose after finishing the Men's javelin throw final during the World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023. Image | AP Photo/Matthias Schrader

#3 | Australia crowned World Champions for sixth time

Australian Men's Cricket Team celebrating their 6th ICC World Cup after beating India in the final in Ahmedabad.  Image | ICC
Australian Men's Cricket Team celebrating their 6th ICC World Cup after beating India in the final in Ahmedabad. Image | ICC

#2 | Armless archer Sheetal Devi creates history

16-year old Sheetal Devi, who is only armless archer, won two gold medals at the Asian Paraolympics in China.  Image | Olympics.com
16-year old Sheetal Devi, who is only armless archer, won two gold medals at the Asian Paraolympics in China. Image | Olympics.com

#1 | Messi infinity

Lionel Messi striking a pose with his 8th Ballon d'Or Award.  Image | Ballon d'Or
Lionel Messi striking a pose with his 8th Ballon d'Or Award. Image | Ballon d'Or

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Babar Azam reclaims Number 1 ODI rankings

Dec 20, 2023, 5:24 PM1 min read

Babar Azam stepped down as the captain of Pakistan cricket team following the failure of ICC World Cup 2023  Image | AFP
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Former Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has reclaimed the Number 1 ranking in ODIs. The 29-year-old player went to the top of the rankings on Wednesday, December 20

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Babar Azam the Number. 1 ODI batter before the 2023 edition of the World Cup on Indian soil.

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However, the right-handed batter lost his top spot to Indian young star Shubman Gill. Ha had gone past Babar Azam in the rankings during the World Cup.

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Babar Azam hasn't played in ODIs since the World Cup. He is currently in Australia where is taking part in the three match Test Series.

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Babar Azam failed in the first Test in Perth and will be looking to make amends in the second Test at the MCG.

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Shubman Gill's mixed bag in maiden T20I year

Shubman Gill returned to action for the first time since World Cup 2023 in the 5-match series and failed to make a mark.

Dec 16, 2023, 4:41 AM1 min read

Shubman Gill is now just 6 points away from dethroning Babar Azam from the top. Image- India Today
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Shubman Gill had a T20I series to forget against South Africa even as India leveled it 1-1. Gill returned to action for the first time since World Cup 2023 in the 5-match series and failed to make a mark.

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He kept out Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had a productive home series against Australia in which he hit a hundred.

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Shubman Gill got out a golden duck in the 2nd T20I at St George's Park on December 12. The young opener managed just 12 in the series decider. He got DRS calls wrong in the both the innings in South Africa.

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Shubman Gill managed 312 runs in 13 matches in his maiden year in T20I cricket.

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The Gujarat Titans captain hit a hundred - 126 against New Zealand in February and had only one more fifty-plus score.

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Shubman Gill faces incredible competition for the opener's role in T20 World Cup 2024 as only 3 more matches are left before IPL 2024.

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Shubman Gill needs to have a sensational IPL 2024 campaign if he is to break into the T20 World Cup squad and find a spot in the XI

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