06 March 2025
India were put to the test on a two-paced pitch at the Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium in Lucknow by defending champions England in their World Cup 2023 match on Sunday, October 29. After having bossed chases for 5 wins in as many matches in the tournament, India were asked to bat first in their 6th match and it was not an easy affair for the all-powerful Indian batting line-up.
As soon as the Cricket World Cup 2023 gets over, Team India will kickstart their T20Is vs Australia. The World Cup final is on November 19 and the T20I series starts on November 23. That means many players in the World Cup squad are expected to miss out. As per a report, four senior players including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Jasprit Bumrah could give this series a miss. While Rohit and Virat have not played T20Is since the World Cup last year, Bumrah and Rahul do play the format.
According to reports, the National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman could be in-charge of the Indian team for the five-match T20 International series against Australia, which will start within a week after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup.
Head coach Rahul Dravid's contract will run its course at the end of the World Cup and obviously, the BCCI has the option of requesting the former India captain to reapply as the board will have to reinvite applications for the post following the norm.
Netherlands cricketer Roelof van der Merwe redeemed himself with a stunning catch of Steve Smith after his effort to get David Warner out went in vain. It all happened during the Australia vs Netherlands game in Delhi when Warner was taking charge against the Dutch team and somehow he gave a catch to van der Merwe. It was a difficult one to complete - the Dutch fielder caught it but the ball was touching the ground when he was completing the catch. A couple of balls later, Smith gave him a chance and he made sure it was completed.
The Pakistan cricket team's campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has been a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows. After a promising start with two wins, the Men in Green have stumbled, suffering three consecutive defeats, including a humbling loss to Afghanistan. While their chances of reaching the semi-finals have taken a hit, they are not out of the race yet. In this article, we'll dissect Pakistan's current standing, qualification scenarios, upcoming challenges, and the road ahead.
