Team India will lock horns against Afghanistan in their second ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Wednesday, October 11 in Delhi. Team India began their campaign with a hard-fought win against Australia and will be hoping to make it two in two before the high-octane encounter against Pakistan on the weekend. Talking of Pakistan, the Men in Green pulled off the highest run-chase in World Cup history as they chased down 345 runs against Sri Lanka owing to twin tons by Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan, who stayed unbeaten on 131. All that and more in today's sports wrap:
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India to take on Afghanistan in their second World Cup 2023 match
Team India will be up against Afghanistan only for the second time in World Cup history on Wednesday, October 11 in Delhi. The only time these two sides met in the tournament before was in the 2019 edition when Mohammed Shami registered a magical hat-trick.
Pakistan pull off a historic run-chase against Sri Lanka
Pakistan registered the highest run-chase ever in World Cup history as they chased down 345 against Sri Lanka after Abdullah Shafique and Mohammad Rizwan smashed centuries aided by wayward bowling and poor fielding from the Dasun Shanaka-led side.
Pakistan climb to second spot in World Cup points table
Pakistan are now level on points with New Zealand after two wins in two matches and India will hope to join these two sides in the four-point bracket.
Mohammad Rizwan was too honest about his cramps
"Sometimes it's cramps and sometimes I acting," said Rizwan in the post-match presentation. Simon Doull on air even said 'someone get him in the movies' after seeing Rizwan in pain.
England's jersey trick catches the attention
Who would know that a difference in font size will catch more attention than the scenic views from the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala as England's jersey was in news more than their performance against Bangladesh.
Babar Azam presents jersey to Hyderabad groundsmen
In a heartwarming feature, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam presented his World Cup jersey to the Hyderabad groundsmen. Pakistan have played all four games (including warm-ups) in the World Cup so far in Hyderabad.
UEFA confirms hosts for Euro 2028 and 2032
UK and Ireland will be hosting the 2028 European Championship, UEFA confirmed. Meanwhile, Italy and Turkey were also confirmed as the hosts for the 2032 edition.
Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate vs England
Bangladesh skipper Shakib al Hasan was fined 5 per cent of his match fees for a slow over-rate against England in Dharamsala on October 10.
'Pakistan need to look at what is wrong with Shaheen': Waqar Younis
Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis was vocal on commentary about Shaheen Afridi's deteriorating form as the pacer has failed to take a wicket in the powerplay for four games in a row now. Pakistan will need Shaheen firing against India.
Eden Hazard retires
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazrad has announced his retirement as he will bring an end to a 16-year injury hit career.
