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Rare event! Why South Africa’s coach fielded in team’s tri-series clash against New Zealand in Lahore? – India TV

Image Source : X South Africa fielding coach Wandile Gwavu. South Africa's fielding coach Wandile Gwavu was seen fielding in a rare incident in international cricket during his team's tri-series clash against New Zealand in Pakistan. The Proteas faced the Kiwis in the second match of the tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on February 10, Monday. In a rare sight, the fielding coach Gwavu had to take the field during the second innings when the Kiwis were running away with the game. Gwavu stepped on the field of cricket as South Africa were short of players in their…

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Sri Lanka announce squad for ODI series against Australia, make one change to last team – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Sri Lanka cricket team players. Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming two-match ODI series against Australia. The Lankan Lions have fielded almost the same squad that last toured New Zealand for an ODI series in January. Chamindu Wickramasinghe is the only player from that 17-player squad to miss out as Sri Lanka have named a strong 16-member squad. There is not much for Sri Lanka to play for in the ODIs as they have not qualified for the Champions Trophy. However, this series holds great value as it presents them the last opportunity…

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Rashid Latif blames lights for Rachin Ravindra’s injury, fans concerned ahead of Champions Trophy – India TV

Image Source : AP Rachin Ravindra. New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra suffered a nasty blow to his forehead in his team's opening clash of the tri-series against Pakistan on February 8 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.  The all-rounder was hit on his head while trying to catch a ball off a slog-sweep from Pakistan batter Khushdil Shah in the second innings of the fixture. Rachin, seemingly, lost contact with the ball due to the floodlights as he could not make any move and dealt the scary blow.  He lay down on the ground and was given first-aid treatment immediately…

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Kane Williamson creates history, surpasses Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar in massive ODI record list – India TV

Image Source : AP, GETTY Kane Williamson and Virat Kohli. New Zealand veteran batter Kane Williamson has achieved a massive record in ODI cricket. The former Kiwi skipper slammed his fist ODI ton after five and a half years during his team's clash against South Africa in the tri-series that also features Pakistan.  Williamson slammed 133* from 113 balls as he led his team to a clinical victory over the Proteas, helping them chase down 305 with six wickets in hand at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. With the victory, the Kiwis have also qualified for the final of the tri-series…

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ICC, BCCI to launch organ donation initiative during Ahmedabad ODI; Indian players urge everyone to join – India TV

Image Source : AP/SCREENGRAB Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and other Indian players appealed to everyone to join the organ donation drive during the third ODI against England in Ahmedabad The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the ICC announced on Monday that an organ donation drive will be launched during the third ODI between India and England in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 12. ICC Chairman Jay Shah took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm the development and the BCCI shared a video with the Indian players urging everyone to join the initiative. "On the occasion of the 3rd ODI…

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Shardul Thakur bowls Mumbai to first-innings lead in Ranji quarters with a six-fer, continues spectacular form – India TV

Image Source : PTI Shardul Thakur continued his splendid form in Ranji Trophy as he registered a six-fer in the quarter-final against Haryana Mumbai pace-bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur continued to breathe fire in the ongoing Ranji Trophy as he single-handedly is driving his side towards the business end of the premiere red-ball competition of India. Thakur after smashing a century against Jammu and Kashmir and a rapid 84 against Meghalaya combined with a couple of four-wicket hauls, registered a six-fer in the quarter-final against Haryana to bowl Mumbai to a crucial first-innings lead. Mumbai were down and out at 113/7 before…

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England all-rounder Jacob Bethell ruled out of India series, likely to miss Champions Trophy due to hamstring injury – India TV

Image Source : GETTY England all-rounder Jacob Bethell had missed the second ODI due to a hamstring injury England have been dealt a body blow with all-rounder Jacob Bethell set to be ruled out for an extended period of time with a hamstring injury. Bethell, who scored a well-compiled fifty in the Nagpur ODI, missed the second game in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9 against India with England making three changes to stay alive in the series. Sky Sports quoted a PA report which suggested that Bethell had experienced pain in his upper left leg following the ODI series opener…

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‘Dimag kidhar hai Tera?’: Furious Rohit Sharma scolds Harshit Rana after needless overthrow in 2nd ODI

Image Source : SCREENGRAB Rohit Sharma was clearly not happy with Harshit Rana conceding runs through overthrow Captain Rohit Sharma brought his dwindling form back to life in the second ODI against England at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9. Struggling for runs for the last few months, mainly in Test cricket, Rohit got out cheaply in the series opener in Nagpur against England and all sorts of questions were being raised over his form but Rohit sprung back to life with a 76-ball century as India made a short work of the 305-run chase and hence, took a…

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India maintain 40-year-long unbeaten home record against England in ODI series after win in Cuttack – India TV

Image Source : AP Indian cricket team players. India defeated England in the second ODI to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series after a thumping victory at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday, February 9. The hosts chased down 305 after a scintillating century from captain Rohit Sharma and some handy contributions from Shubman Gill (60), Shreyas Iyer (44) and Axar Patel (41). With this win, India have also clinched the ODI series with a game to go and have kept their 40-year-long unbeaten home run against England intact in an ODI series. The Men in Blue have not…

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Temba Bavuma – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Temba Bavuma South Africa captain Temba Bavuma highlighted the distinction between the Champions Trophy and ODI World Cup, emphasizing that the format of the eight-nation is more challenging. With teams divided into two groups, every match holds significant importance, and a single loss can be detrimental to a team's campaign. In contrast, the ODI World Cup allows teams to play nine matches in the league stage, providing ample opportunity for a comeback even if a team start poorly. “In the World Cup, you have time to take stock and step up. But in the Champions Trophy…

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