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'I will request PM Modi to let cricket happen between both the countries,' Afridi said during a media interaction in Doha

Watch! Shahid Afridi makes a special request to PM Modi on Indo-Pak cricket relations

Shahid Afridi has been making headlines lately for his comments on Indo-Pak cricket relations and this time the former Pakistan captain made a special request to PM Narendra Modi.

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'I will request PM Modi to let cricket happen between both the countries,' Afridi said during a media interaction in Doha

Shahid Afridi has been making headlines lately for his comments on Indo-Pak cricket relations and this time the former Pakistan captain made a special request to PM Narendra Modi.
'I will request PM Modi to let cricket happen between both the countries,' Afridi said during a media interaction in Doha.&nbsp;
India has suspended cricketing ties with Pakistan due to political tensions between the 2 countries. India last played a bilateral series against the Men in Green way back in 2012.
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The Men in Blue have won just 3 of their last 8 ODIs vs Australia in India, which includes a 3-2 series win for the Aussies in March 2019.

IND vs AUS 3rd ODI: Series on the line as Team India looks to resolve batting woes

A poor show with the bat in Visakhapatnam meant that Team India was handed a humiliating 10-wicket defeat by Australia, making the 3rd and final ODI in Chennai a winner takes if all affair.

Here is what record is at stake for Team India

The Men in Blue have won just 3 of their last 8 ODIs vs Australia in India, which includes a 3-2 series win for the Aussies in March 2019.

A poor show with the bat in Visakhapatnam meant that Team India was handed a humiliating 10-wicket defeat by Australia, making the 3rd and final ODI in Chennai a winner takes if all affair.
Shubman Gill not firing at the top and Suryakumar Yadav dismissed for back-to-back golden ducks in the first 2 ODIs is concerning for the Men in Blue.
Team India has a mixed record at Chepauk, having won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4 ODIs here. This includes an 8-wicket loss vs the West Indies in their last match at this ground in 2019.
History is stacked against Team India as Australia is one team which has troubled the hosts at home.
The Men in Blue have won just 3 of their last 8 ODIs vs Australia in India, which includes a 3-2 series win for the Aussies in March 2019.
Interestingly that was the last ODI series India lost at home. Since then, the hosts are on a 7-series winning streak on home soil, which is at stake now.
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Viru claimed that he wouldn’t have applied for the post if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn’t approached him

Virender Sehwag opens up on applying for head coach role after Kohli's fallout with Anil Kumble

Virender Sehwag revealed that Virat Kohli approached him to take up the role of Team India's head coach after the former captain had a fallout with Anil Kumble.

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Viru claimed that he wouldn&rsquo;t have applied for the post if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn&rsquo;t approached him

Virender Sehwag revealed that Virat Kohli approached him to take up the role of Team India's head coach after the former captain had a fallout with Anil Kumble.
During a chat with News18 India, Viru claimed that he wouldn&rsquo;t have applied for the post if Virat Kohli and then BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary hadn&rsquo;t approached him.
Revealing details about his meeting with the BCCI officials for the post, Sehwag said that Amitabh Choudhary told him that things weren&rsquo;t working out between Virat and Kumble and the board wanted him to take the coaching position.
'He told me that Kumble&rsquo;s contract will expire after the Champions Trophy in 2017 and then you can travel to West Indies with the team,' Sehwag added.
Kumble was eventually replaced by Ravi Shastri following India's defeat against Pakistan in the 2017 Champions Trophy final.
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Afridi claimed that sometime back, an Indian from Mumbai had threatened Pakistan that they won't be allowed in India

'An Indian threatened Pakistan team': Shahid Afridi makes a big claim

As the Pakistan Cricket Board remains adamant to host the Asia Cup and BCCI maintaining its stance to not send Team India to Pakistan for the tournament, Shahid Afridi made a big claim.

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Afridi claimed that sometime back, an Indian from Mumbai had threatened Pakistan that they won't be allowed in India

As the Pakistan Cricket Board remains adamant to host the Asia Cup and BCCI maintaining its stance to not send Team India to Pakistan for the tournament, Shahid Afridi made a big claim.
The former Pakistan skipper said that sometime back, an Indian from Mumbai had threatened Pakistan that they won't be allowed in India. 'But we kept everything aside and our government took it up as a responsibility and the Pakistan team did go to India. So threats should not ruin our relationship as they will remain,' added Afridi.
He also stated that it would have been really nice if India had travelled to Pakistan. 'This is not a generation of wars and fights, we want relationships to get better,' Lala further added.
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With the win, Delhi dethroned Mumbai from the top of the WPL 2023 points table. 

WPL 2023: Delhi hand Mumbai a 9-wicket defeat, dethrone them to take top spot

Delhi Capitals' top-order, led by Shafali Verma, made a mockery of Mumbai Indians' famed bowling line-up as they chased down 110-run in just nine overs.

With the win, Delhi dethroned Mumbai from the top of the WPL 2023 points table.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals' top-order, led by Shafali Verma, made a mockery of Mumbai Indians' famed bowling line-up as they chased down 110-run in just nine overs. With the win, Delhi dethroned Mumbai from the top of the WPL 2023 points table.&nbsp;
After putting Mumbai to bat, Delhi bowlers reduced the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side to 10-3 inside four overs. Mumbai never recovered from the early hiccups, with Delhi taking wickets at regular intervals, managing only 109-8 in 20 overs.&nbsp;
Chasing the paltry total, Shafali Verma went hammer and tongs from the word go before Hayley Matthews sent her back to the pavilion after a 33-run blitz. However, Alice Capsey kept the momentum going as she tonked Matthews for three sixes in an over. Finally, Delhi went over the line in just 9 overs, handing Mumbai their second defeat in a row.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/wpl-2023-grace-harris-72-run-blitz-help-up-warriorz-seal-eliminator-berth-1679318465766">WPL 2023: Grace Harris 72-run blitz help UP Warriorz seal Eliminator berth</a>

In a social media post, Dottin said she was transparent about correspondence with the Gujarat Giants physiotherapist

Gujarat Giants gave bewildering reasoning for my omission: Deandra Dottin

West Indian Deandra Dottin expressed disappointment at her exclusion from Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants, terming it 'bewildering'.

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In a social media post, Dottin said she was transparent about correspondence with the Gujarat Giants physiotherapist

West Indian Deandra Dottin expressed disappointment at her exclusion from Women's Premier League franchise Gujarat Giants, terming it 'bewildering'.
In a social media post, Dottin said she was transparent about correspondence with the Gujarat Giants physiotherapist.
The 31-year-old also stated that her chat with physio was misconstrued and later conveyed to members of the franchise's management team that she was "experiencing abdominal pain post-session", which was not what she had indicated.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/wpl-2023-grace-harris-72-run-blitz-help-up-warriorz-seal-eliminator-berth-1679318465766">WPL 2023: Grace Harris 72-run blitz help UP Warriorz seal Eliminator berth</a>
Previously, the Caribbean all-rounder was signed for ₹60 lakh by the Adani-owned side, but before the start of the tournament, she was excluded from the squad on medical grounds.
The Giants had stated that Dottin failed to get medical clearance by the deadline, which was why they replaced her with Australia's Kim Garth. But Dottin refuted the claims made by the franchise.

With the win, UP not only booked a berth in Eliminator but also knocked Gujarat and Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the WPL 2023.

WPL 2023: Grace Harris 72-run blitz help UP Warriorz seal Eliminator berth

Grace Harris' superb innings helped UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants by three wickets at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

With the win, UP not only booked a berth in Eliminator but also knocked Gujarat and Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the WPL 2023.

Grace Harris' superb innings helped UP Warriorz beat Gujarat Giants by 3 wickets at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. With the win, UP not only booked a berth in Eliminator but also knocked Gujarat and Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the WPL 2023.
In a must-win game, Gujarat needed a big victory to keep their hopes alive for playoffs. However, Sneh Rana's side managed to score only 178 runs batting first. Ashleigh Gardner was the top run-scorer with a 39-ball 60.&nbsp;
Chasing the modest total, UP were reduced to 39-3 before Tahila McGrath and Grace Harris came together, stitching a 78-run stand. Though Tahila returned to the pavilion after scoring her fifty, Harris kept UP in the hunt with her powerful strikes.
Ultimately, Sophie Ecclestone took Warriorz home with one ball to spare.&nbsp;
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Hope we are able to establish Mumbai Indians as a global brand of fearless and entertaining cricket: MI said in a statement

After Delhi Capitals and CSK, Mumbai Indians bag franchise in Major League Cricket

The Mumbai Indians Monday announced the addition of their fifth cricket franchise as they bought the New York team in Major League Cricket (MLC).

Here are the other IPL franchises to buy sister teams in the United States

Hope we are able to establish Mumbai Indians as a global brand of fearless and entertaining cricket: MI said in a statement

IPL teams have been on an expanding spree lately and have shown great interest in buying teams in other T20 leagues in the world.
The Mumbai Indians Monday announced the addition of their fifth cricket franchise as they bought the New York team in Major League Cricket (MLC).
Earlier, the Chennai Super Kings franchise acquired the Texas franchise in MLC, while the Delhi Capitals bought a stake in the Seattle franchise of a new league.
Major League Cricket will be the first professional T20 league in the United States.
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'According to me, the kind of player KL is, he won't be under any kind of pressure,' added Gambhir during a chat with SportsTak

Gautam Gambhir slams KL Rahul's critics, backs him ahead of IPL 2023

Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of KL Rahul, who was under fire for an inconsistent run in international cricket.

Here is how LSG team mentor defended the Lucknow Super Giants skipper

'According to me, the kind of player KL is, he won't be under any kind of pressure,' added Gambhir during a chat with SportsTak

Gautam Gambhir has come out in support of KL Rahul, who was under fire for an inconsistent run in international cricket.
Defending the Lucknow Super Giants skipper ahead of IPL 2023, LSG team mentor said that sometimes, ex-cricketers need masala to remain active. So, that's why you criticise people.
'According to me, the kind of player KL is, he won't be under any kind of pressure,' added Gambhir during a chat with SportsTak.
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While many fans called him a man with a very big heart, few Indian supporters found it an insult to the national flag

Watch! Shahid Afridi gives autograph on Indian flag, fans call it an insult

A video of Shahid Afridi has gone viral on the internet where he can be seen giving an autograph to a fan on the Indian flag. However, it didn't go down well with a few Indian supporters.

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While many fans called him a man with a very big heart, few Indian supporters found it an insult to the national flag

A video of Shahid Afridi has gone viral on the internet where he can be seen giving an autograph to a fan on the Indian flag, after a Legends League Cricket game.
While many fans called him a man with a very big heart, few Indian supporters found it an insult to the national flag.
Fans even vent their anger on the video posted by Pakistan Cricket.
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Team India and the Australian cricket team are grinding it out in Nagpur and are getting set for the 1st Test stating February 9.

IND vs AUS: Curators asked to prepare pitches that last for full 5 days

According to a report in the Times of India, curators across the 4 venues have been asked to prepare pitches that ensure "good Test cricket" over the full five days during IND vs AUS Test series

Here are the details

Team India and the Australian cricket team are grinding it out in Nagpur and are getting set for the 1st Test stating February 9.

Team India and the Australian cricket team are grinding it out in Nagpur and are getting set for the 1st Test starting February 9.
According to a report in the Times of India, curators across the 4 venues have been asked to prepare pitches that ensure "good Test cricket" over the full five days.
However, an area of concern for the Indian team management is how to fill in Rishabh Pant's shoes. If the match goes on for 5 days, the team will need a solid batting performance and the selectors have turned towards Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan to make up for Pant's absence.
Also read: <a title="IND vs AUS 1st Test: From Ashwin-like bowler to Not playing warm-up games, here's what Alex Carey said" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/ind-vs-aus-1st-test-from-ashwin-like-bowler-to-not-playing-warm-up-games-here-s-what-alex-carey-said-1675423086105">IND vs AUS 1st Test: From Ashwin-like bowler to Not playing warm-up games, here's what Alex Carey said</a>

The tournament will comprise 48 matches including three knockouts across the 46-day period: Reports

2023 ODI World Cup likely to start on this date: Reports

If reports in ESPNcricinfo are to be believed, the 2023 ODI World Cup dates have been finalised and 12 venues have also been shortlisted.

Here are the details

The tournament will comprise 48 matches including three knockouts across the 46-day period: Reports

If reports in ESPNcricinfo are to be believed, the 2023 ODI World Cup in India is likely to start on October 5, with Ahmedabad set to host the final on November 19.
The report added that the BCCI has shortlisted 12 venues for the marquee event. Apart from Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Indore, Rajkot and Mumbai are the other chosen venues.
The tournament will comprise 48 matches including three knockouts across the 46-day period.
Usually the ICC announces World Cup schedules at least a year in advance but is waiting for the BCCI to get necessary clearances from the Indian government.
Also read: <a title="WATCH! Have narrowed it down to 17-18 players for ODI World Cup - Rahul Dravid" href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-have-narrowed-it-down-to-17-18-players-for-odi-world-cup-rahul-dravid-1679414284123">WATCH! Have narrowed it down to 17-18 players for ODI World Cup - Rahul Dravid</a>

Shreyas Iyer is expected to have his surgery either in London or somewhere in India under the strict guidance of the BCCI

Shreyas Iyer to undergo surgery, set to miss IPL & WTC Final: Reports

In what can be a major blow to Team India and to the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shreyas Iyer is likely to undergo surgery for his back injury.

Here are the details

Shreyas Iyer is expected to have his surgery either in London or somewhere in India under the strict guidance of the BCCI

In what can be a major blow to Team India and to the Kolkata Knight Riders, Shreyas Iyer is likely to undergo surgery for his back injury.
According to a report in the Times of India, the middle order batter is expected to have his surgery either in London or somewhere in India under the strict guidance of the BCCI.
The report further stated that Iyer is expected to be out of action for at least 5 months after his surgery, which effectively rules him out of IPL 2023 and the World Test Championship final in June.
It will be tough for him to find a spot in the 2023 ODI World Cup in October, as well as Team India, is unlikely to consider the batter without playing him in the build-up to the tournament.

Delhi will now play against the Eliminator winner, which will occur between Mumbai Indians and UP on Friday. The final of WPL 2023 will take place on Sunday

WPL 2023: Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz, directly enter the final

Delhi Capitals became the first team to qualify for the WPL 2023 final after a 5-wicket win over UP Warriorz at Brabourne Stadium. 

Delhi will now play against the Eliminator winner, which will occur between Mumbai Indians and UP on Friday. The final of WPL 2023 will take place on Sunday

Delhi Capitals became the first team to qualify for the WPL 2023 final after a 5-wicket win over UP Warriorz at Brabourne Stadium.&nbsp;
Chasing a modest 139-run target on a tricky wicket, Meg Lanning and Shafali Verma gave Delhi a powerful start, stitching a 56-run stand in just 29 balls.&nbsp;
But lost a few wickets in the middle overs for the game to drift into the 18th over. However, Marizanne Kapp's unbeaten 34 runs ensured the Capitals chased down the target with 13 balls to spare.&nbsp;
Earlier, off-spinner Alice Capsey snared three wickets but Tahila McGrath smashed a superb unbeaten fifty to take UP Warriorz to a competitive 138 for six.
Delhi will now play against the Eliminator winner, which will occur between Mumbai Indians and UP on Friday. The final of WPL 2023 will take place on Sunday.
Also read: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-have-narrowed-it-down-to-17-18-players-for-odi-world-cup-rahul-dravid-1679414284123">WATCH! Have narrowed it down to 17-18 players for ODI World Cup - Rahul Dravid</a>

For us, it is now the different playing XI combinations and just ensuring that we play different combinations at times just to ensure that we are able to do that in the World Cup, says Ragul Dravid

WATCH! Have narrowed it down to 17-18 players for ODI World Cup - Rahul Dravid

Ahead of the series decider against Australia in Chennai, head coach Rahul Dravid said that the team is trying different combinations at times for ODI World Cup later in the year.

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For us, it is now the different playing XI combinations and just ensuring that we play different combinations at times just to ensure that we are able to do that in the World Cup, says Ragul Dravid

He is more than happy with the takeaways from the nine home ODIs that the Indian team has played and has already narrowed his World Cup core team to 17-18 players, head coach Rahul Dravid said on the eve of the series decider against Australia.
India are going into the decider, having already played eight home games -- three versus Sri Lanka, three versus New Zealand and three against Australia finishing on Wednesday.
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Did he achieve what he had set out to in nine home ODIs, keeping World Cup in mind? "We have to a large extent. We have got a lot more clarity at the end of these nine games, irrespective of what happens tomorrow. We need to keep building on that clarity.
"For us, it is now the different playing XI combinations and just ensuring that we play different combinations at times just to ensure that we are able to do that in the World Cup and we are not surprised by anything in the World Cup," Dravid told media persons here on Tuesday.
This leg of home ODIs were very important as the players will now get into IPL and after that there is the big WTC final, followed by a tour of West Indies and a possible Asia Cup in Dubai.
"Probably not going to get too many more games in our conditions. We had the opportunity to play in these conditions which is great. Yeah, coming out of the IPL to a large extent we are pretty clear about the kind of squad and the players we want. We have narrowed it down to 17-18 players." Injuries to Jasprit Bumrah, Iyer, Prasodh Krishna, Deepak Chahar does remain a concern but Dravid insisted that the team is in a good head space.
The head coach rued the absence of an injured Shreyas Iyer, who had been earmarked to bat at No. 4 in the World Cup. The coach at the same time was sympathetic towards Suryakumar Yadav, who hasn't yet set the ODI stage on fore unlike T20 format.
"Obviously. it is unfortunate for Shreyas to get injured. He is probably one of those guys who would bat at No.4 and given a lot of time at that position. If you notice we have stuck to the people in positions. For two years leading into this run, there is a lot of T20 cricket played and we did not have a lot of one-day cricket and if there are injuries and all that, we do have options." But does Surya's first-ball ducks isn't really worrying Dravid.
"Not really concerned about Surya. He got two very good balls. One of things about Surya is that he is learning the 50-overs game. The T20 is slightly different. In T20, he has played 10 years of IPL.
"He (Surya) has played a lot of T20 cricket. He has played a lot of high pressure T20 games. Even though he has played a lot of t20 cricket I think he has not played a lot of one-day cricket. We need to give him some time and be patient with it. We certainly see the upside of him doing well."

Amelia Kerr snapped three wickets as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a disciplined effort to restrict RCB to 125 for nine in their final league match of WPL 2023

WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians beat RCB by 4 wickets, regain top spot

After a brief slump mid-season, Mumbai Indians came out all guns blazing in their last league game as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets.

WPL 2023: Amelia Kerr's all-round show help Mumbai beat Bangalore by 4 wickets

Amelia Kerr snapped three wickets as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a disciplined effort to restrict RCB to 125 for nine in their final league match of WPL 2023

After a brief slump mid-season, Mumbai Indians came out all guns blazing in their last league game as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;
Chasing a 125-run target, Yastika Bhatia and Hayley Mathews put up a 50-run stand. Bangalore tried to make a comeback by taking quick wickets in the middle overs, reducing Mumbai to 73-4 from 53-0.&nbsp;
However, Amelia Kerr's unbeaten 31 ensured Mumbai crossed the line at the end.&nbsp;
Earlier, Amelia Kerr snapped three wickets as Harmanpreet Kaur-led side produced a disciplined effort to restrict RCB to 125 for nine in their final league match of WPL 2023.
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