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Brook (43 not out off 27 balls) and Malan (54 off 42) shared a 54-run partnership as England reached its target of 140 with six overs to spare, for a seven-wicket victory from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/CwcQbPl via IFTTT

In a historic decision, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced an equal pay for the Men and Women cricketers. The recent Women's Ashes series between England and Australia witnessed a record-breaking crowd of 110,000 and following this, ECB has decided to increase the match fees of women cricketers and bring them in line with Men's in terms of match fees. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ecb-announces-equal-pay-for-england-men-s-and-women-s-cricketers-2023-08-30-889817

England and New Zealand will lock horns in the four-match T20I series starting from tomorrow (August 30). The two teams are also scheduled to lock horns in the four-match ODI series that will be extremely crucial in their preparation for the upcoming World Cup in India. England have named a near full-strength squad even for the T20Is with some of the players certain to make the debut in the format. When it comes to the ODIs, the defending champions are bolstered with the return of Ben Stokes who had retired from the format citing hectic international schedule. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-vs-new-zealand-t20i-and-odi-series-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-and-more-2023-08-29-889615

Asia Cup 2023: The most successful Asian team India is gearing up for the upcoming ODI Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The six-time ODI champions of Asia will be looking to hit back at their best as they have now received some major boosts with the return of key players like KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah. The team will be facing arch-rivals Pakistan in their first game of the tournament on September 2, a clash which is always a show-stopper in any format of the game. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-batting-prowess-bowling-gets-its-teeth-swot-analysis-of-india-ahead-of-asian-tournament-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-shreyas-iyer-2023-08-28-889446

Oval Invincibles became the third new champion in the third edition of the men's Hundred as the Sam Billings-led side beat the Manchester Originals in the final by 14 runs on Sunday, August 27 at Lord's in London. At 34/5, it seemed like the Invincibles had lost the plot after being put in to bat first but a record-breaking partnership between Tom Curran and the injury replacement Jimmy Neesham helped the table-toppers not only stage a humongous comeback but also post a challenging total of 161 runs. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/tom-curran-breaks-ms-dhoni-s-huge-record-after-playing-match-winning-knock-in-the-hundred-final-for-oval-invincibles-2023-08-28-889432

India skipper Rohit Sharma is set to lead India in the ODI World Cup for the first time in his career. India got knocked out in the semi-final of T20 World Cup which was also his first ICC event as the captain of India. Though he is at the peak of his powers now, Rohit himself has gone through a lot when it comes to non-selections when he was yet to become an opener. Perhaps, the most shocking omission of his career was not being picked in the 2011 World Cup squad that India eventually won. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/i-remember-rohit-sharma-recalls-yuvraj-singh-s-gesture-after-being-dropped-from-2011-wc-squad-2023-08-28-889412

Rohit Sharma was a treat to watch out for everyone in the 2019 ODI World Cup. The Indian stalwart achieved batting nirvana in the 50-over tournament and toyed with the opposition as he smashed 648 runs in nine matches at an average of 81. The opening batter shattered the record of most centuries hit in a single edition of an ODI World Cup as Sharma hit five centuries in those nine innings. Sharma, who is now the Indian captain, looks to go back into the beast frame of mind that he was in before the last edition of the tournament. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/want-to-go-in-that-phase-i-was-in-before-2019-wc-rohit-sharma-makes-his-world-cup-plans-clear-asia-cup-2023-india-2023-08-28-889402

Former India skipper Virat Kohli is set to make his return to the Asia Cup (ODIs) after a long gap of nine years, having last played in the 2014 edition of the tournament which was organised in Bangladesh. The continental tournament was last played in the ODI format back in 2018 in the UAE when Virat was still captain of the time but had not participated to manage his workload. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-set-to-make-long-awaited-return-to-odi-format-of-asia-cup-on-cusp-of-major-milestones-2023-08-28-889391

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to kick off with a grand opening ceremony in Ahmedabad, where the tournament opener will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 5. The special event, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, October 4 will take place in the same city, however, it is undecided whether it will take place at the same venue as the tournament opener between the defending champions England and New Zealand. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ahmedabad-set-to-host-world-cup-2023-opening-ceremony-on-october-4-venue-still-undecided-report-2023-08-27-889243

The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup is set to begin on Wednesday, August 30 with the six teams including India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. It is the first time that the tournament will be taking place in a hybrid model with four games set to take place in Pakistan while the remaining nine matches will be held in Sri Lanka, including the final in Colombo.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-full-schedule-squads-match-timings-live-streaming-and-telecast-all-you-need-to-know-2023-08-27-889235

The Pakistan Cricket team completed a thrilling whitewash over Afghanistan in a recently concluded three-match ODI series before the Asia Cup 2023. The series which was touted as a dress rehearsal for the regional tournament was held in Sri Lanka, which will be hosting the games along with Pakistan. The Babar Azam-led side displayed dominance and nerves of steel in the three contests that were held in Hambantota and Colombo.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/babar-azam-credits-clean-sweep-over-afghanistan-will-give-inspiration-for-asia-cup-2023-afghanistan-vs-pakistan-odi-series-2023-08-27-889229

The newly appointed captain of the Bangladesh cricket team Shakib Al Hasan has revealed that they aren't looking at the Asia Cup as a part of their preparation for the ODI World Cup. Shakib believes that if the team does well in the Asia Cup then it will hold Bangladesh in good stead leading into the World Cup but at the same time if they fail to perform well that won't necessarily rule them out of contention in the race to the silverware. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-not-looking-at-asia-cup-as-world-cup-preparation-says-skipper-shakib-al-hasan-2023-08-27-889212

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hailed as a modern-day great in International Cricket. The 28-year-old is the only player in the world to be in the top five of batters rankings in each of the three formats. Azam is the No.1 in ODIs, No.3 in T20Is, and No.4 in Tests. However, the Pakistani skipper finds himself at the receiving end of criticism when he suffers a failure. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/babar-azam-should-be-criticised-pakistan-batter-makes-bold-comment-on-no1-odi-batter-ahead-of-asia-cup-2023-afghanistan-vs-pakistan-2023-08-27-889196

The 2023 ODI World Cup is approaching fast with just over a month to go for the biggest cricket festival to unfold in India. The nation will be hosting the marquee tournament for the first time alone and the team is already gearing up for the mega action. But as the team looks to fine-tune themselves, there are second thoughts over a few batting positions. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/if-the-team-needs-you-ab-de-villiers-advocates-virat-kohli-to-change-his-batting-position-for-world-cup-2023-2023-08-26-889053

Uncapped English pacer Josh Tongue has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand due to an injury on Friday, August 25. The veteran pacer Chris Jordan is named as his replacement after impressive performances in the ongoing men's Hundred 2023 tournament for Southern Brave.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-s-josh-tongue-ruled-out-of-new-zealand-series-due-to-injury-chris-jordan-named-replacement-2023-08-26-889052

Cristiano Ronaldo continued his brilliance in the Saudi Pro League as the Portuguese Legend scored his hat-trick in Al-Nassr's thumping win over Al Fateh. Riding on the back of Ronaldo's 63rd career hat-trick and Sadio Mane's brace, Al-Nassr registered a 5-0 cakewalk over Al Fateh on Friday.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/cristiano-ronaldo-scores-63rd-career-hat-trick-takes-ball-home-after-win-over-al-fateh-watch-al-nassr-vs-al-fateh-sadio-mane-2023-08-26-889034

AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI: After registering a nail-biting win in a thrilling second ODI, Pakistan look to whitewash Afghanistan in the three-match series. The series is still not a dead rubber as Afghanistan face a challenge to avoid humiliation. But other than the series scoreline, the final ODI holds more relevance to it. After playing the first two ODIs in Hambantota the third one will be played in Colombo, which is one of the venues for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/r-premadasa-stadium-pitch-report-afg-vs-pak-3rd-odi-afghanistan-face-pakistan-in-3rd-odi-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-venue-2023-08-26-889021

Indian players dominated the men's javelin qualification event on Day 7 of the World Athletics Championships 2023 on Friday, August 25. Neeraj Chopra, DP Manu and Kishore Jena secured a spot in the finals to raise India's chances for a maiden gold title with an impressive performance at the world meet. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/world-athletics-championships-2023-day-7-three-indian-javelin-stars-qualify-for-finals-with-dominant-display-2023-08-25-888882

World Wrestling Entertainment's three-time World champion Bray Wyatt passed away on Thursday at the age of 36, WWE announced. Wyatt, whose real name is Windham Rotunda, was suffering from an undisclosed issue and remained out of action since February 2023. His family claimed that the wrestler had suffered a sudden death. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/wwe-superstar-bray-wyatt-dies-at-36-wrestlers-condole-windham-rotunda-the-fiend-2023-08-25-888874

Breakdancing is one of the two events that will be making its debut in the upcoming Asian Games in HangZhou, China. But India will not have any representation for the sport as the sports ministry has refused to clear the four-member contingent for not fulfilling the desired criteria to make it to the Games. Breakdancing, along with E-sports, have been added as medal events by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/asian-games-2023-india-to-not-have-any-representation-for-breakdancing-ministry-refuses-to-clear-team-2023-08-24-888657

The second edition of the International League T20 is set to take place from January 29 to February 18. next year. Gulf Giants had won the inaugural edition and this time around, including them, five other teams - Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, Dubai Capitals, MI Emirates, Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers - will go for glory with 34 T20 matches set to be played in the one-month window.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ilt20-2024-set-to-commence-on-january-19-clashes-with-india-vs-england-test-series-2023-08-23-888471

Tilak Varma received a wildcard entry for India's Asia Cup squad when a 17-member team was announced by chairman of national selectors Ajit Agarkar on Monday. The squad announced features returning KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah. But it also features an uncapped ODI player in the form of Varma. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/tilak-varma-breaks-silence-after-getting-a-nod-in-asia-cup-2023-reveals-chat-with-rohit-sharma-indian-team-for-asia-cup-2023-08-22-888182

It has been raining offers for veteran Indian batter Ambati Rayudu from the overseas T20 leagues since his retirement from IPL after winning the 2023 edition with the Chennai Super Kings. Rayudu was set to play for the Texas Super Kings in the Major League Cricket but backed out amid reports of BCCI likely of having a cooling-off period for retired players to be able to participate in other leagues. However, Rayudu later confirmed his participation in the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots and has now signed up for UAE's International League T20 as well, ahead of the 2024 edition. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/after-cpl-ambati-rayudu-signs-up-for-another-overseas-t20-franchise-league-david-warner-also-among-new-signings-2023-08-21-888044

Team India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal shared a cryptic post on social media after being snubbed from the squad for Asia Cup 2023, announced on Monday, August 21. Chahal, who has featured in just two out of 12 ODIs India have played so far in 2023 hasn't been at his best in white-ball cricket for a while. Chahal was probably the biggest omission from India's 17-man squad for the Asia Cup and him not playing any of the matches against Australia in March and then in the recent West Indies ODI series was probably the sign.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/yuzvendra-chahal-shares-cryptic-post-after-being-dropped-from-india-s-asia-cup-2023-squad-2023-08-21-888032

American veteran Tennis star Venus Williams on Sunday pulled out from WTA Cleveland due to a knee injury. The seven-time Grand Slam winner will miss the final preparation event before the upcoming US Open as she is disappointed over her knee issue. However, the veteran star looks to be ready in time for her home Grand slam. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/tennis/venus-williams-pulls-out-from-wta-cleveland-event-looks-to-get-ready-in-time-for-us-open-2023-2023-08-21-888017

Team India had their new chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar and captain Rohit Sharma address the press conference with regards to squad selection for the first time in almost a year. From the inclusions to the ones missing out and the injury updates of all of them, both Agarkar and Rohit answered various questions. However, one response that stole the show was by Rohit on the need of flexibility in the batting order and the batters being open to the same. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/flexibility-ka-matlab-yeh-nahi-ki-tabahi-machao-rohit-sharma-hilarious-response-to-players-positions-asia-cup-watch-2023-08-21-888015

India's much awaited squad for the upcoming Asia Cup has been announced. While all the expected players made it to the team, Sanju Samson being named as a back-up player raised a lot of eyebrows. The reason for the same has been confirmed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar who has stated that KL Rahul has sustained a niggle after recovering from his earlier injury and might not feature in the marquee clash against Pakistan. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kl-rahul-doubtful-for-ind-vs-pak-encounter-in-asia-cup-2023-ajit-agarkar-confirms-india-squad-for-asia-cup-2023-announced-2023-08-21-887985

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Indian shooter Mehuli Ghosh confirmed a quota for Paris Olympics 2024 as she bagged a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle event at the ISSF World Championships. The 20-year-old Ghosh was in brilliant touch during the event she finished third behind only two Chinese players. Meanwhile, an Indian team featuring Ghosh, Tilottama Sen and Ramita Jindal took Gold in the competition.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/mehuli-ghosh-confirms-quota-for-paris-olympics-bags-bronze-medal-in-issf-world-championships-2023-08-20-887829

Harmanpreet was banned for two matches after she smashed the stumps over the umpire’s decision to give her out from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/Y2jHiwV via IFTTT

As England announced their squad for the upcoming white-ball series at home against Sri Lanka, the announcement saw the inclusion of the 17-year-old left-arm pacer Mahika Gaur. Mahika, a former UAE player, has become eligible to play for England having already represented UAE in the international circuit and age cricket. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mahika-gaur-receives-maiden-call-up-for-england-for-sri-lanka-series-stands-on-cusp-of-historic-milestone-2023-08-19-887620

IND vs IRE 1st T20I Live streaming:  After suffering a 3-2 defeat at the hands of West Indies in their recently concluded T20I series, the Indian Cricket team heads to Europe. Jasprit Bumrah's return after injury and his added responsibility to captain the team in a T20I series against Ireland highlights the contest. This could provide chances for many young Indian stars to flex their muscles and prove their mettle in the format with the T20 World Cup coming in mid-2024. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-ire-1st-t20i-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-ireland-opening-t20i-jasprit-bumrah-2023-08-18-887456

In a bid to keep their ODI World Cup preparations on track, New Zealand will tour Bangladesh in September for a three-match ODI series. The tour is going to break a decade-long hiatus as the Blackcaps haven't toured the Asian Country since 2013. With the ODI World Cup to start on October 5, this series between the two nations will hold plenty of significance as both teams would be able to fine-tune their preparations and narrow down their playing combinations for the marquee tournament in India. All the three ODIs will be played at the iconic Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/new-zealand-to-tour-bangladesh-after-decade-long-hiatus-2023-08-17-887252

England's World Cup defense has witnessed a major boost as red-ball skipper Ben Stokes has come out of ODI retirement to help the Jos Buttler-led side retain the title in India this year. The England Men's selection panel has announced the squads for the forthcoming white-ball series against the Black Caps starting August 30 and it marks the widely rumored and eagerly-awaited return of Stokes who had called time on his ODI career after playing at the Chester-le-Street versus South Africa on July 19, 2022. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ben-stokes-comes-out-of-odi-retirement-as-england-announce-squad-for-white-ball-series-against-new-zealand-2023-08-16-887033

Sri Lanka's star spin bowling allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has retired from Test cricket to prolong his international playing career as a 'limited-overs specialist'. The 26-year-old played four Test matches before calling time on his playing career in the longest format of the sport. He claimed a four-for in his red-ball career and scored 196 runs with the help of a half-century. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/sri-lankas-star-allrounder-wanindu-hasaranga-retires-from-test-cricket-to-prolong-white-ball-career-2023-08-15-886800

Team India lost its first T20I series to West Indies in 17 years on Sunday (August 13) as they went down in the fifth and final T20I by eight wickets. It was a comprehensive show from the Caribbean side in the decider as they chased down 166 runs in just 18 overs. The Indian batters including skipper Hardik Pandya put on an underwhelming performance throughout the series barring an odd game and that eventually came back to haunt the team. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/isko-muh-kholne-koun-bolta-hai-fans-lash-out-at-hardik-pandya-for-his-losing-is-good-statement-2023-08-14-886615

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Yashasvi Jaiswal claimed his maiden T20I fifty during India's fourth T20I game against West Indies on Saturday, August 12. He scored 84* off 51 to help India win the game by nine wickets and to level the series to 2-2. The highlight of the game was a 165-run partnership between young Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/i-don-t-know-about-that-yashasvi-jaiswal-plays-down-gill-jaiswal-comparison-to-rohit-shikhar-2023-08-13-886467

With a couple of weeks remaining for the 2023 edition of the Asia Cup, a 12-member commentary panel for the tournament was announced on Friday, August 11. The star-studded panel included five Indians, four Pakistanis, and one member each from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and New Zealand. However, the only commentator outside of the teams participating in the tournament, New Zealand's Scott Styris has taken his name back. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-am-i-included-ex-cricketer-shocked-to-see-his-name-in-asia-cup-commentary-panel-denies-availability-2023-08-13-886459

IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore's social media platform X account (formerly known as Twitter) got reportedly deactivated. The account disappeared on the social media platform and surprised the RCB fans. Bangalore's account made a return but in a shocking issue of followers. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/rcb-twitter-account-gets-deactivated-makes-return-in-bizarre-followers-issue-royal-challengers-bangalore-virat-kohli-2023-08-12-886296

West Indies suddenly found themselves at a marshy 57 for 4, losing three wickets in eight balls while adding a mere three runs. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/XqTOmPx via IFTTT

Australia are at number 1 position in the latest ICC ODi Rankings with 118 points. Pakistan are at the second place only two points behind while their arch-rivals India are at the third position with 115 points. India and Pakistan are set to face each other in ODIs for the first time since 2019 World Cup next month on September 2 and in all probability on September 10 as well during the Asia Cup. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-can-become-no-1-odi-team-before-asia-cup-2023-here-s-how-2023-08-11-886079

The star New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult has set his eyes on the ICC World Cup glory as he returned to the national team on Wednesday, August 9. The ace pacer was a surprise inclusion in New Zealand's ODI team for the upcoming England tour and now he targets the glory at the ICC World Cup 2023. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hopefully-lifting-something-pretty-shiny-trent-boult-eyes-maiden-world-cup-title-with-new-zealand-2023-08-10-885889

Tilak Varma, the Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians youngster in his first appearance at the highest level has impressed one and all both with his intent and temperament in three T20Is so far against the West Indies. Varma, who on the back of his consistent performances in the IPL over the last two seasons, earned his maiden call-up for the ongoing T20 series has returned scores of 39 (22), 51 (41) and 49* (37) in three games so far and the fans, experts and former cricketers have already made him a top contender to be in the World Cup squad. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/tilak-varma-for-odi-world-cup-fans-suggest-wild-card-entry-for-india-youngster-after-impressive-returns-in-wi-2023-08-09-885715

The Netherlands cricket team is set to land in India well before the upcoming ODI World Cup. The mega event is scheduled to start on October 5 with the match between England and New Zealand in Ahmedabad. The Netherlands will be starting their campaign against Pakistan at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on October 6. The Dutch side will be travelling to India well before and are set to have a 12-day camp in Alur, near Bengaluru. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/world-cup-2023-netherlands-set-to-have-special-camp-in-alur-before-the-mega-event-2023-08-08-885544

The much-awaited ODI World Cup is less than two months away with the opening match set to be played on October 5. All 10 teams that have qualified for the mega event are aiming to lift the trophy and soon, the squads will also be announced. Even though the focus has been on the T20 format over the last couple of years, teams are prioritising the 50-over format at least this year keeping the World Cup. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/how-many-odis-will-india-play-before-world-cup-2023-her-schedule-of-each-team-before-mega-event-2023-08-07-885335

The second T20I between India and West Indies could prove to be a horror outing for the Men in Blue if they end up on the losing side. Hardik Pandya's young team suffered a loss in the opening match of the five-game series at Brian Lara Academy in Torouba. Their spinners put a stranglehold on most of the Windies batters but due to some positive batting by Nicholas Pooran and captain Rovman Powell, the hosts made 149 on a tricky surface. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-on-verge-of-registering-embarrassing-record-in-t20i-cricket-as-west-indies-challenge-awaits-india-vs-west-indies-2nd-t20i-providence-stadium-2023-08-06-885154

A jigsaw, a puzzle with small and differing pieces lying apart asking to be reassembled. If you ever get a big jigsaw puzzle in your hand, it would take plenty of time to first find the suitable pieces and then arrange them in a cohesive pictorial form. The Indian Cricket team's current scenario somewhere resembles a jigsaw puzzle. Players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Siraj would be gunning to get onto the 22 yards in a home World Cup. But there are some others who are yet to fit in to make a complete picture for the ODI World Cup. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/a-jigsaw-will-suryakumar-yadav-sanju-samson-make-cut-predicting-indias-squad-for-icc-wc-2023-rohit-sharma-kl-rahul-shreyas-iyer-2023-08-05-884968

Star English batter Alex Hales announced his retirement from international cricket on Friday, August 4. Hales last played international cricket during England's title-winning campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 where he famously knocked out the Indian cricket team in the semi-final round. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-s-world-cup-winning-star-alex-hales-announces-shock-retirement-from-international-cricket-2023-08-04-884821

West Indies (WI) will be facing India (IND) in the first T20I match at Trinidad's Brian Lara Cricket Stadium, Tarouba on Thursday, August 3. India sealed off the ODI series 2-1 despite some struggles in the opening two matches and will now turn their focus to T20I cricket. Hardik Pandya will be leading the team with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Mukesh Kumar in line to make their T20I debut in this series. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/wi-vs-ind-today-match-prediction-who-will-win-1st-t20i-top-performers-and-probable-xis-2023-08-03-884638

Besides Powell’s 48 off 32 balls, the in-form Nicholas Pooran made an entertaining 41 off 34 balls. from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/2l4HnAf via IFTTT

The veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin highlighted India's hardworking cricket team and pleaded with fans to support them in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. India's latest struggles in the ICC tournament, especially in the knockout stages, have left fans worried about their chances in the marquee tournament at home. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/it-is-very-easy-to-pass-comments-ravichandran-ashwin-asks-fans-to-back-hardworking-india-in-icc-wc-2023-2023-08-02-884446

India sealed yet another ODI series against the West Indies on Tuesday (August 1) with a dominating 200-run win in the third and deciding match. For the 11th time in history, four of Indian batters crossed the 50-run mark in an ODI innings but what were the takeaways from the West Indies ODI series for the Men in Blue? This was perhaps the last opportunity for the team's main players to spend some quality time in the middle before two major tournaments - Asia Cup and World Cup. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/weird-scheduling-injuries-and-experimentation-leave-india-in-a-mess-ahead-of-world-cup-2023-08-02-884436

Australia and England have been docked points in the World Test Championship for their slow over rates during the recently completed Ashes series from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/fNFZXbE via IFTTT

The International Cricket Council (ICC), will soon release an updated schedule as apparently few other games involving other teams would also be rescheduled from | The Hindu https://ift.tt/7ErDMgX via IFTTT

The Indian Cricket Team is having a busy schedule in the ongoing months as they play back-to-back cricket with the start of the West Indies tour. The Men in Blue have an Ireland T20I series, Asian Games, Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup coming ahead of them. Meanwhile, there have been different teams chosen for most of these competitions. Recently, India's T20I team for the three-match Ireland series was announced and Jasprit Bumrah was named T20I skipper for the first time. But there are a sea of changes made to the team that took on Ireland last time the Men in Blue toured the European nation. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-tour-of-ireland-centurion-deepak-hooda-captain-hardik-pandya-out-here-are-indias-changes-from-previous-ireland-series-ind-vs-ire-ind-vs-wi-2023-08-01-884242

Pakistan and Afghanistan will be locking horns against each other in the three-match ODI series just before the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) both confirmed the development in official statements. The three matches, interestingly, will be played in Sri Lanka where the majority of the Asia Cup is scheduled to take place. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-to-face-afghanistan-in-sri-lanka-ahead-of-asia-cup-2023-2023-08-01-884227

Team India is currently in the middle of a three-match ODI series against the West Indies and are set to play the decider on Tuesday (August 1). The two teams will then lock horns in the five-match T20I series starting from August 3. The Men in Blue continue to have a busy schedule then as they are scheduled to play three T20Is against Ireland while Asia Cup is set to commence on August 30. Moreover, India will also be competing in the Asian Games that is scheduled in September-October.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/3-players-who-are-not-part-of-indian-team-for-west-indies-ireland-t20is-and-asian-games-india-vs-west-indies-india-vs-ireland-2023-08-01-884224