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Maxwell and Vini Welcome Baby Boy : The Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife Vini Raman welcomed their son, Logan Maverick Maxwell, on September 11, 2023. The couple announced the happy news on social media, sharing a photo of themselves with their newborn son. “We are so excited to announce the arrival of our beautiful baby boy, Logan Maverick Maxwell,” Maxwell wrote on Instagram. “He arrived safely on Monday, September 11th, and we are both absolutely in love.” Raman also shared a photo of the couple with their son on Instagram, writing: “Welcome to the world, Logan Maverick Maxwell!…

India captain Rohit Sharma and vice-captain Virat Kohli have praised the Colombo ground staff for their efforts in drying the outfield after rain interrupted the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup Super Four on Sunday. Rohit Sharma Said, “We just wanted to get out on the park, to get some game time. Lot of guys haven’t had that. That could only happen thanks to a great effort from the groundsmen. I know how tough it is to cover and remove covers from the whole ground. On behalf of the entire team, we would like to thank them.” Read…

Pakistan bowlers Rauf and Naseem suffer injuries: Pakistan fast bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah are doubtful for the remainder of the Asia Cup after picking up injuries in the match against India. Rauf was ruled out of the match after suffering a quad injury, while Naseem complained heavy pain in his solder. Both bowlers are undergoing scans to determine the full extent of their injuries, but it is feared that they could be ruled out of the tournament. Read Also – Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest To Reach 13000 ODI Runs The loss of Rauf and Naseem would be a major…

Kuldeep Yadav became the first Indian spinner after Sachin Tendulkar to take a 5-wicket haul in men’s ODIs against Pakistan, as India won the match by 228 runs in the Asia Cup Super 4 on Monday. Yadav took 5 for 25 in 8 overs, including the wickets of Mohammad Rizwan, and Fakhar Zaman. He also dismissed Iftikhar Ahmed, Salman Ali Agha and Shadab Khan. Pakistan were bowled out for 128 in 32 overs, in reply to India’s 356 for 2. Read Also – Virat Kohli Becomes Fastest To Reach 13000 ODI Runs The 27-year-old from Uttar Pradesh is now the fifth…

India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs in Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match: India defeated Pakistan by a comprehensive 228 runs in their Super 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo on Monday. Batting first, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli scored centuries for India, who posted a mammoth 356-2 in their 50 overs. Rahul scored 111 off 106 balls, while Kohli made 122 off 94 balls. Rohit Sharma and Gill also scored fifties. Pakistan were bowled out for 128 in 32 overs, with Kuldeep Yadav taking 5 wickets for 25 runs. The win gives India a boost ahead of…

Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in just 267 innings. The previous record was held by Indian veteran Sachin Tendulkar, who took 321 innings to reach the milestone. Kohli reached the landmark during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Pakistan, scoring 122 runs off 94 balls. He is now the fifth batsman to reach 13,000 ODI runs, and the second Indian after Sachin Tendulkar. Most runs in men’s ODIs Player Innings Runs Ave Hundreds Sachin Tendulkar 452 18426 44.83 49 Kumar Sangakkara 380 14234 41.98 25 Ricky Ponting 365…

New Zealand’s Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Announced New Zealand Cricket has announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, which will be held in India from October to November. The squad is led by Kane Williamson, who will be making his fourth World Cup appearance. Other key players in the squad include Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Devon Conway, and Martin Guptill. Squad: Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitch Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young. There are…

Former United States President Donald Trump recently hosted a golf game for the legendary Indian cricketer and former captain, MS Dhoni, at the prestigious Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. The exciting rendezvous was shared with the world by Dubai-based businessperson Hitesh Sanghvi. Hitesh posted a photograph of the two icons on his Instagram account. MS Dhoni, who has been enjoying his break from the cricket pitch since leading the Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, has been actively exploring various leisure activities. This time, he joined the ranks of elite golfers for a friendly round…

Lucknow Supergiants have confirmed that Gautam Gambhir will remain as their mentor for the upcoming IPL season. Gambhir, who led the team to their maiden IPL title in 2022, will continue to provide guidance and support to the team’s players and coaches. He will also be involved in the team’s strategic planning and decision-making. Gambhir is a highly respected figure in Indian cricket. He is a former India captain and World Cup winner. He is also known for his tactical nous and ability to get the best out of his players. His presence in the LSG camp will be a…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) wished Shubman Gill a very happy 24th birthday on Friday. Gill, who is currently on international duty with Team India at the Asia Cup 2023 in Colombo, is one of the most promising batsmen in the country. He has already made his mark in international cricket, scoring centuries in both Tests and ODIs. Gill is a technically gifted batsman who is known for his elegant strokeplay. He is also a very composed batsman under pressure, which makes him a valuable asset to the Indian team. Read Also- Youngest ODI Double-Centurion in…

The Youngest ODI Double-Centurion in Men’s Cricket The youngest ODI double-centurion in men’s cricket is Shubman Gill of India. He achieved the feat on January 23, 2023, against New Zealand in Hyderabad, India. Gill was 23 years and 132 days old at the time, breaking the previous record held by Ishan Kishan (24 years and 145 days). Gill’s innings was a masterclass in strokeplay. He scored 208 runs off 149 balls, with 19 fours and 9 sixes. He batted with a maturity and poise beyond his years, and his innings helped India to a total of 377/5. Gill’s double century…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the match officials for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, to be held in India from October 5 to November 14, 2023. The 16 umpires include all 12 of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel. They are: Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand) Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka) Marais Erasmus (South Africa) Michael Gough (England) Nitin Menon (India) Paul Reiffel (Australia) Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England) Rodney Tucker (Australia) Joel Wilson (West Indies) Ahsan Raza (Pakistan) Adrian Holdstock (South Africa) Sharfuddoula Ibne…

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah injured his shoulder while fielding in the deep during the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. He was taken off the field and the extent of the injury is not yet known. Naseem is a key player for Pakistan and his injury is a major blow to the team. He has been one of Pakistan’s most impressive bowlers in the tournament, taking 7 wickets in 3 matches. Pakistan will need to find a replacement for Naseem if he is ruled out. Mohammad Hasnain and Shaheen Afridi are the two most likely candidates…

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to change the name of the Indian cricket team from “Team India” to “Team Bharat”. He believes that the name “Bharat” is more appropriate and reflects the country’s rich history and culture. Sehwag made the suggestion in a tweet on Tuesday, saying that “it’s high time we officially reinstate our original name, ‘Bharat'”. He also pointed out that other countries, such as the Netherlands and Myanmar, have reverted to their original names in recent years. I have always believed a name should be one…

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a travel ban on former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake, who is under investigation for match-fixing allegations. The court order was issued on August 14, 2023, after the Sports Corruption Investigation Unit (SCIU) filed a complaint against Senanayake. The SCIU alleges that Senanayake contacted two cricketers during the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020, via telephone from Dubai, to fix matches. Senanayake has denied the allegations and is currently out on bail. The travel ban will remain in effect until the investigation is completed. If found guilty of match-fixing,…

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has become the most wicket-taker in the Asia Cup 2023, with 9 wickets in 3 matches. He is followed by his compatriots Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, who have 7 wickets each. Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh and Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka have also taken 5 wickets each. Rauf has been in impressive form in the tournament, taking wickets at an average of 15.56 and an economy rate of 4.71. He has been particularly effective in the death overs, where he has picked up 5 wickets at an average of 12.60. The 23-year-old’s performance has…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release 400,000 more tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 from 8:00 PM IST on September 8. The tickets will be available for purchase on the BCCI’s official website and through authorized ticketing partners. The World Cup will be held in India from October 7 to November 23, 2023. It will be the 13th edition of the tournament and the second time that India has hosted it. The matches will be played at 10 venues across nine cities. The tickets for the first phase of sales were sold out…