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No Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023 opening Ceremony

5Oct

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sports

No Schedule for ICC World Cup 2023 opening Ceremony

Cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, set to be hosted by India. However, this edition of the prestigious tournament is expected to kick off without the traditional fanfare of an opening ceremony. But why? In an unexpected twist of events, recent reports from Indian media revealed that no formal opening ceremony was slated for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. According to a well-informed source disclosed that the organizers had never intended to arrange an opening ceremony for the prestigious event. The source emphasized, "Unlike the Indian Premier League, which commences in the evening, here the matches kick off in the afternoon." Earlier, it was reported that Bollywood and Tollywood stars namely Ranveer Singh, Arjit Sing...

Naseem Shah underwent shoulder surgery in the UK

5Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer Shams1 Comment

Sports

Naseem Shah underwent shoulder surgery in the UK

Naseem Shah underwent successful shoulder surgery in a private hospital in London on Thursday. A renowned shoulder surgeon performed surgery on Shah's shoulder tendon to address a small tear. The operation lasted approximately half an hour, and the young cricketer is now on the path to recovery. Shah sustained the injury during a crucial encounter against India at the Asia Cup 2023 last month. He had to leave the field on the reserve day due to an injury near his bowling shoulder. Medical examinations indicated a muscle injury in the shoulder region, unrelated to previous shoulder issues. The injury ruled Shah out of the remainder of the Asia Cup and the 2023 World Cup. He was replace in the World Cup squad by Hassan Ali. Shah's successful surgery is a relief for the Pakistan Cr...

BCCI been criticized over their arrangements for ICC WC 2023

5Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

BCCI been criticized over their arrangements for ICC WC 2023

BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has been criticized by all quarters for their arrangements for the Pakistan-Australia ICC World Cup,23 (ICC WC 2023) warmup match, which was played in Hyderabad on Wednesday. One of the biggest complaints has been about the state of the pitch. The pitch was very dry and cracked, and it offered a lot of turn for the spinners. This made it very difficult for the batsmen to score runs, and the match ended in a draw. In addition to the poor pitch conditions, another major complaint has been about the lack of facilities for the spectators. Dirty toilets, overpriced food stalls, and insufficient seating forced many spectators to stand for the entire match. BCCI has also been criticized for the security arrangements, which resulted in long queue...

Kohli was expected not to play the initial matches of WC 23 as he flew home on a personal emergency

4Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Sports

Kohli was expected not to play the initial matches of WC 23 as he flew home on a personal emergency

Indian star batter Virat Kohli is expected to miss the initial matches of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 after he flew home from Guwahati due to a personal emergency. Kohli was part of the Indian team that was preparing for a warm-up match against the Netherlands on October 3, but he had to leave the team abruptly on October 2. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not released any details about the nature of Kohli's personal emergency, but it has confirmed that he is expected to rejoin the team soon. However, it is unlikely that Kohli will be fit enough to play in the initial matches of the World Cup, which begins on October 8. Kohli's absence will be a major blow for India. He is one of the best batsmen in the world, and he is also a key leader of the team. India wi...

Naseem Shah not included in Pak squad for ICC WC 23

1Oct

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Pakistan, Sports

Naseem Shah not included in Pak squad for ICC WC 23

Naseem Shah was one of the most anticipated players in the lead-up to the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, but a shoulder injury has ruled him out of the tournament. The 20-year-old fast bowler has been one of Pakistan's most impressive players in recent years, and his absence will be a major blow to the team's chances of winning the World Cup. Shah sustained the injury during Pakistan's Super Four match against India in the Asia Cup. He was forced to leave the field after bowling just three overs, and scans later revealed a shoulder tear. Shah is expected to be out of action for at least six months. This means that he will also miss Pakistan's home Test series against England in December. Shah's exclusion from the World Cup squad is a significant setback for Pakistan. He is a genu...