Darren Sammy: The<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/standings" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/standings"> ICC ODI Qualifiers</a> are all set to take place in June- July this year. The playoff round has been done and dusted and two teams USA and UAE are through to the main qualifiers. The ODI qualifiers will take place in June and July 2023 in Zimbabwe. Along with USA and UAE, West Indies, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman, Nepal and Ireland will play in the qualifiers.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies appoint Darren Sammy as head coach ahead of the World Cup?</h2>



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West Indies have roped in two-time T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy as the head coach for the white-ball team ahead of the qualifiers. The Carribean side will be heading to Zimbabwe to play the qualifiers. Out of 11 teams, two will qualify for the World Cup in India.?



Apart from Darren Sammy, West Indies also appointed Andre Coley as the head coach of the Test side. He will also coach the West Indies A Team. The appointment of Sammy as a coach will be a massive boost for the team, considering the kind of player he was and the kind of impact he had as the skipper for the team.&nbsp;



This will be the first time, Darren Sammy will coach an international team. He has a fair bit of experience as a coach as he has performed it in various domestic leagues across the world and has been quite successful as well. With West Indies going through a phase, this move can change their fortunes.?



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Darren Sammy opened up about taking the role. He said that it'll be a challenge but he's ready and he's looking forward to changing West Indies cricket. He said:&nbsp;



?It will be a challenge, but one that I?m ready for and excited about.&nbsp; I?m really looking forward to the opportunity, especially looking at the players we have and the impact that I believe I can have in the dressing room. I believe I will bring the same approach as I had as a player: the passion, the desire for success, and my undying love for West Indies cricket."&nbsp;



Darren Sammy's first assignment as a coach of the West Indies will begin when the side will take on UAE in a three-match series, starting in June and then they will head to Zimbabwe to play the qualifiers.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/West-Indies-3_11zon.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: West Indies announces squad for CWC 2023 Zimbabwe" class="wp-image-112287" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: West Indies announces squad for CWC 2023 Zimbabwe</figcaption></figure>



Here's the West Indies squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers



Shai Hope (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Gudakesh Motie, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd

ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies appoint Darren Sammy as head coach ahead of the World Cup?

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With ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier around the corner, the<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com"> International Cricket Council</a> have also announced the fixtures for the Warmup games as well. All the teams will be given two practice games to prepare themselves before the commencement of the tournament.



All 10 teams will be first seen in action on 13th June and then a couple of days later they again will be in action as 15th June will also b host to warmup games as well. The qualifiers will being&nbsp;from 18th Junewith final set to take place on 9th July.&nbsp;



West Indies along with Zimbabwe, Netherlands, Nepal and the USA have been placed in Group A whereas Sri Lanka. Scotland, Ireland, Oman and UAE are slotted in Group B. The two teams in the super six stage will advance to the main tournament in India.?



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Here are the Warm-up fixtures for the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier:?



Tuesday, 13 June



West Indies v Scotland, Harare Sports Club Zimbabwe v Oman, Takashinga Cricket Club Nepal v UAE, Old Hararians Cricket Club Sri Lanka v Netherlands, Queen?s Sports Club Ireland v USA, Bulawayo Athletic Club



Thursday, 15 June



Nepal v Oman, Harare Sports Club West Indies v UAE, Takashinga Cricket Club Zimbabwe v Scotland, Old Hararians Cricket Club Ireland v Netherlands, Queen?s Sports Club Sri Lanka v USA, Bulawayo Athletic Club



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: Full Schedule for the Qualifiers:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/wolrd-cup_11zon-1024x683.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier List of Teams, who are qualified" class="wp-image-112569" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier Team List </figcaption></figure>



ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers: Here's the full Schedule of the ICC Qualifier:?



Sunday, 18 June



Zimbabwe v Nepal, Harare Sports Club



West Indies v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Monday, 19 June



Sri Lanka v UAE, Queen?s Sports Club



Ireland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 20 June



Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Harare Sports Club



Nepal v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Wednesday, 21 June



Ireland v Scotland, Queen?s Sports Club



Oman v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 22 June



West Indies v Nepal, Harare Sports Club



Netherlands v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Friday, 23 June



Sri Lanka v Oman, Queen?s Sports Club



Scotland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Saturday, 24 June



Zimbabwe v West Indies, Harare Sports Club



Netherlands v Nepal, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 25 June



Sri Lanka v Ireland, Queen?s Sports Club



Scotland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Monday, 26 June



Zimbabwe v USA, Harare Sports Club



West Indies v Netherlands, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 27 June



Sri Lanka v Scotland, Queen?s Sports Club



Ireland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 29 June



Super 6: A2 v B2, Queen?s Sports Club&nbsp;



Friday, 30 June



Super 6: A3 v B1, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: A5 v B4, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Saturday, 1 July



Super 6: A1 v B3, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 2 July



Super 6: A2 v B1, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: A4 v B5, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Monday, 3 July



Super 6: A3 v B2, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 4 July



Super 6: A2 v B3, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: 7th v 8th Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Wednesday, 5 July



Super Six: A1 v B2, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 6 July



Super Six: A3 v B3, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: 9th v 10th Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Friday, 07 July



Super Six: A1 v B1, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 09 July



Final, Harare Sports Club

ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: ICC announced warmup fixtures for the ODI Qualifiers

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The ICC World Cup 2023 qualifiers will take place in June and July 2023 in Zimbabwe. Along with USA and UAE, <a href="https://www.windiescricket.com" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.windiescricket.com">West Indies</a>, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman, Nepal and Ireland will play in the qualifiers. The teams have been divided into two groups and the top three teams from each group will advance to the super six. The top two teams in the super six will then make entry into the World Cup in India.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: West Indies name strong 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/West-Indies-3_11zon.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: West Indies announces squad for CWC 2023 Zimbabwe" class="wp-image-112287" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifier: West Indies announces squad for CWC 2023 Zimbabwe</figcaption></figure>



With ICC World Cup Qualifiers just around the corner, West Indies have named a strong 15-member squad for the tournament.? The team will be led by an experienced opener in Shai Hope with Rovman Powell being his deputy. The duo were recently given the leadership role.?



What has been the main highlight of the squad is West Indies has recalled Johnson Charles into the team. He was a late addition to the team after Gudakesh Motie was ruled out of the tournament due to a lower back injury.&nbsp;



The rest of the squad seems pretty balanced with Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty and Nicholas Pooran boosting the batting department. There are quite a few all-rounders in the team in Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, and Romario Shepherd whereas Alzarri Joesph pacer in the team.?



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Here?s the West Indies squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers



Shai Hope (c), Rovman Powell (vc), Shamarh Brooks, Yannic Cariah, Keacy Carty, Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Brandon King, Kyle Mayers, Keemo Paul, Nicholas Pooran, Romario Shepherd



West Indies are placed in Group A and will be the opener of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. They will lock horns with the USA in their first game on the 18th June.&nbsp; Before taking on Nepal on 22 June followed by Zimbabwe on 24 June and the Netherlands on 26 June.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023: Full Schedule for the Qualifiers</h2>



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Here's the full Schedule of the ICC Qualifiers:?



Sunday, 18 June



Zimbabwe v Nepal, Harare Sports Club



West Indies v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Monday, 19 June



Sri Lanka v UAE, Queen?s Sports Club



Ireland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 20 June



Zimbabwe v Netherlands, Harare Sports Club



Nepal v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Wednesday, 21 June



Ireland v Scotland, Queen?s Sports Club



Oman v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 22 June



West Indies v Nepal, Harare Sports Club



Netherlands v USA, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Friday, 23 June



Sri Lanka v Oman, Queen?s Sports Club



Scotland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Saturday, 24 June



Zimbabwe v West Indies, Harare Sports Club



Netherlands v Nepal, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 25 June



Sri Lanka v Ireland, Queen?s Sports Club



Scotland v Oman, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Monday, 26 June



Zimbabwe v USA, Harare Sports Club



West Indies v Netherlands, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 27 June



Sri Lanka v Scotland, Queen?s Sports Club



Ireland v UAE, Bulawayo Athletic Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 29 June



Super 6: A2 v B2, Queen?s Sports Club&nbsp;



Friday, 30 June



Super 6: A3 v B1, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: A5 v B4, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Saturday, 1 July



Super 6: A1 v B3, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 2 July



Super 6: A2 v B1, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: A4 v B5, Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Monday, 3 July



Super 6: A3 v B2, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Tuesday, 4 July



Super 6: A2 v B3, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: 7th v 8th Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Wednesday, 5 July



Super Six: A1 v B2, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Thursday, 6 July



Super Six: A3 v B3, Queen?s Sports Club



Playoff: 9th v 10th Takashinga Cricket Club&nbsp;



Friday, 07 July



Super Six: A1 v B1, Harare Sports Club&nbsp;



Sunday, 09 July



Final, Harare Sports Club

ICC World Cup 2023: West Indies name strong 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, both have made their grounds solid for qualification for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India later this year in October-November. Netherlands and Scotland are also in a tight contingent for qualification. This Post will lead you to the latest updated ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated on Jun 24 After Scottland vs UAE.



The opportunity to host the World Cup returns to India after 12 years, as does every Indian's hope. There will be 12 nations competing in the ODI World Cup in 2023, and 8 teams have already qualified. The remainder of the teams must participate in the ICC CWC 2023 Qualifiers in order to qualify for the ODI World Cup.



West Indies, Nepal, Netherlands, USA, and Zimbabwe makes Group A of the CWC qualifier. Zimbabwe is leading Group A of the World Cup Qualifiers with 3 wins in 3 matches and hold an NRR of +0.917. West Indies is then follows Zimbabwe winning 2 of their 3 matches with an NRR of +0.836



Group B includes Sri Lanka, UAE, Ireland, Scotland, and Oman which is topped by Asian team Sri Lanka. They have won all of their matches and leading the board with an astonishing NRR of +4.221. Scotland follows Sri Lanka with 3 wins and an NRR of +1.267



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



Group A



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>TEAMS</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>T</th><th>N/R</th><th>PT</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>ZIMBABWE (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.917</td></tr><tr><td>NETHERLANDS (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.835</td></tr><tr><td>WEST INDIES (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.700</td></tr><tr><td>NEPAL (E)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.171</td></tr><tr><td>USA (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.789</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Group B



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>TEAMS</th><th>M</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>T</th><th>N/R</th><th>PT</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>SRI LANKA(Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>3.649</td></tr><tr><td>SCOTLAND(Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>1.267</td></tr><tr><td>OMAN(Q)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.221</td></tr><tr><td>IRELAND(E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.007</td></tr><tr><td>UAE (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.071</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Read <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-qualifiers-points-table-updated-jun-25-after-zimbabwe-vs-west-indies-odi-world-cup-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Latest Updated (June 25) ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table After Zimbabwe vs West Indies </a>



Important Notes for ICC World Cup Qualifiers



<ul>
<li>The Super Six stage will take place between June 29 and July 7.</li>



<li>A playoff series will be contested from June 30 to July 6 to decide the rankings from seventh to tenth place in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.</li>



<li>The final of the CWC qualifiers will be played on 9 July.</li>
</ul>



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For more details head to ICC?s official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website.</a><a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/plugins/gumlet/assets/images/pixel.png"></a>

ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (Jun 24) After Scottland vs UAE | ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: Ireland has been knocked out of the ICC World Cup 2023 race as Sri Lanka thrashes them by 133 runs in match number 15 of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. The Lankan Lions outshined Irish players in all three departments and handed disappointment to the latter side, who will not be a part of the ODI World Cup 2023.



Sri Lanka, riding on a domineering batting performance supplemented by scrutinising bowling, conquered the Ireland challenge by 133 runs and comfortably sailed through to the ICC World Cup 2023 Super Sixes. On the other side, with the defeat, Ireland has been knocked out of the World Cup 2023 race.



Dimuth Karunaratne (103) and Sadeera Samarawickrama (82) top scored for Sri Lanka as they posted 325 runs total against Ireland at the Queens Sports Club,?Bulawayo. For Ireland, Mark Adir (4), and Bary McCarthy (3) remained the pick of the bowlers as they helped their side wrap Sri Lanka's innings at 325 runs.



In pursuit of 325 runs, none of the Ireland batters could hold their ground against the disciplined bowling lines of Sri Lankan bowlers. Harry Tector (33) and Curtis Campher (39)&nbsp;showed a bit of resistance and were the last hope for Ireland. However, they too couldn't stay longer in the middle.



Wanindu Hasaranga scalped his third straight five-wicket haul in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. The spinner now jointly holds a unique record along with Waqar Younis for most consecutive five-fors in the ODIs.



Talking about the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table, Sri Lanka stays atop their group with three wins out of three matches. Meanwhile, Ireland is eliminated from the race with three consecutive defeats. Scotland and Oman are the other two sides, who have qualified for ICC World Cup Qualifier Super Six along with Sri Lanka from Group B.



From Group A, Zimbabwe, Netherlands and West Indies have made their cut to the super six stage while Nepal and the United States have faced elimination.



Down below is the complete ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (Jun 26) After Sri Lanka vs Ireland.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



Group A: 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;Zimbabwe (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.917</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.835</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;West Indies (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.700</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Nepal (E)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.171</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;USA (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.789</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Group B:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+3.649</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;Scotland (Q)</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.267</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Oman (Q)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.221</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Ireland (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.007</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;United Arab Emirates (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.071</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (Jun 26) After Sri Lanka vs Ireland | ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: Zimbabwe have surprised the world and have almost sealed their spot along with Sri Lanka for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India. Netherlands and Scotland are also in a tight contingent for qualification. This Post will lead you to the latest updated ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated on Jun 27 After Sri Lanka vs Scottland.



Group A has seen all of its matches and Zimbabwe, Netherlands and West Indies made it through to the Super Six of the CWC qualifier. The hosts Zimbabwe have literally shocked everyone as they have done some miracles in the tournament. Zimbabwe is leading the Group A World Cup Qualifiers Points Table with 4 wins in 4 matches and a healthy NRR of +2.241 followed by the Netherlands with 3 wins and an NRR of +0.699.



Group B includes Sri Lanka, UAE, Ireland, Scotland, and Oman which is topped by Asian team Sri Lanka. Now after SL vs Scotland match, the Group has also seen its all major matches, and Lankans are also high on morale with&nbsp;4 wins in the group stage and also leading the Super Six Points Table with an NRR of +3.047.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



Group A



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>TEAMS</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>T</td><td>N/R</td><td>PT</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>ZIMBABWE (Q)</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+2.241</td></tr><tr><td>NETHERLANDS (Q)</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.669</td></tr><tr><td>WEST INDIES (Q)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.525</td></tr><tr><td>NEPAL (E)</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.171</td></tr><tr><td>USA (E)</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.164</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Group B



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>TEAMS</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>T</td><td>N/R</td><td>PT</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>SRI LANKA(Q)</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+3.047</td></tr><tr><td>SCOTLAND(Q)</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.540</td></tr><tr><td>OMAN(Q)</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-1.221</td></tr><tr><td>IRELAND(E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.007</td></tr><tr><td>UAE (E)</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.071</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Qualifier Super Six Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Super Sixes</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+2.698</td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.982</td></tr><tr><td>Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.060</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.739</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.350</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.042</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Important Notes for ICC World Cup Qualifiers



<ul>
<li>The Super Six stage will take place between June 29 and July 7.</li>



<li>A playoff series will be contested from June 30 to July 6 to decide the rankings from seventh to tenth place in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.</li>



<li>The final of the CWC qualifiers will be played on 9 July.</li>
</ul>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (Jun 27) After Sri Lanka vs Scottland | ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: The Super Six stage of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 kicked off today with Zimbabwe taking on Oman where Sean Williams' second consecutive century powers Zimbabwe to the top of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table. Zimbabwe defeated Oman by 14 runs in the first match of the Super Six stage. Down below is the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated on June 29 After Zimbabwe vs OMAN.



Zimbabwe continued their red-hot form of Group Stage to the Super Six as well. Yet another victory for Craig Ervine's Zimbabwe who continue to impress in this tournament and keep inching closer to sealing a World Cup berth. Sean Williams smoked another century in two back-to-back matches and carried Zimbabwe to 332 runs in total. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/sean-williams-1.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (June 29) After Zimbabwe vs OMAN (Super Six)| ICC ODI World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-115682" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Sean Williams smashed two tons in two back-to-back innings (Getty Image)</figcaption></figure>



Even though Prajapati smashed a century during the run chase, Oman was unable to meet the target as it was on the higher side. Although Ilyas, Ayaan Khan, Nadeem, and Maqsood all made significant contributions, they weren't enough to pose a threat to the opponent. The majority of wickets were taken by Zimbabwe pacers, however, they were also highly expensive.



Now, Zimbabwe are at the top of the Qualifiers Points Table with this win. They have 6 points and an NRR of +0.752. They are followed by Sri Lanka with 4 points and an astonishing NRR of +2.698.



Oman are the lowest bottom of the World Cup Qualifiers Points Table with 0 wins and negative NRR. All the teams other than top two in the current Points table have a negative Net Run Rate which indicates that Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are the teams booking their slots in the ICC World Cup 2023 to be held in India.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>NRR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;Zimbabwe</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.752</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.698</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.060</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>-0.739</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-0.350</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Oman</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>-2.139</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Important Notes for ICC World Cup Qualifiers



<ul>
<li>The Super Six stage will take place between June 29 and July 7.</li>



<li>A playoff series will be contested from June 30 to July 6 to decide the rankings from seventh to tenth place in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.</li>



<li>The final of the CWC qualifiers will be played on 9 July.</li>
</ul>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (June 29) After Zimbabwe vs OMAN (Super Six)| ICC ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers: Match number two of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes will be held between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands at the Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo on Friday, 30th June. Sri Lanka vs Netherlands will be the first game of the day, which will see a clash between the United States and Ireland, later in the evening.



Sri Lanka have dominated the ICC World Cup Qualifiers comprehensively. The Lankan Lions led by Dasun Shanaka have been undefeated in the tournament so far and will look to extend their purple patch against the Netherlands as well. Wanindu Hasaranga with the ball and Dimuth Karunaratne with the bat are Sri Lanka's most valuable players with 18 wickets and 223 runs respectively.



On the other side, the Netherlands are placed fourth with a win after two matches in the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes Points Table. Sri Lanka will be a landmark challenge for them as they look to threaten Zimbabwe and Scotland in the WC qualification race.



What comes as a booster for the Netherlands ahead of the massive Sri Lanka challenge is their skipper's sublime form throughout the tournament. Scott Edwards has been in good touch lately and has scored three half-centuries (217 runs) in three innings. 



This article will lead you through ICC World Cup Qualifiers Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Super Six Points Table, Pitch Report.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Match Details</h2>



Tournament: ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes



Match Details: Sri Lanka vs Netherlands, Match 2



Day/Date: Friday/30th June



Venue: Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo



Time: 12:30 PM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Queens Sports Club Pitch Report</h2>



The surface has mostly remained balanced throughout the ICC World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. The pacers have got a bit of assistance early on in the innings while it has become quite pleasant to bat later in the innings. The pitch is anticipated to remain same in the Sri Lanka vs Netherlands game as well.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Playing11</h2>



Sri Lanka Playing11: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Mendis(w), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka(c), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha



The Netherlands Playing11: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Scott Edwards(wk/c), Saqib Zulfiqar, Logan van Beek, Clayton Floyd, Vivian Kingma, Aryan Dutt



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Wicket-keepers:?Scott Edwards, Kusal Mendis 



Batters:?Dimuth Karunaratne (c), Max O?Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Pathum Nissanka



All-rounders:?Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Logan van Beek, Bas de Leede



Bowler:?Lahiru Kumara, M Theekshana



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Six Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.698</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;Zimbabwe</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.982</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.060</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.739</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.350</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Oman</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-3.042</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Sri Lanka vs Netherlands Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Super Six Points Table, Pitch Report

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Scotland vs West Indies: Two times World Champions West Indies will lock horns against Scotland in the 3rd match of World Cup Qualifier 2023. The contest will be organized on July 1(Sat) at Harare Sports Club,?Harare?from 12:30 PM (IST) onwards. Down Below is ICC World Cup Qualifiers Scotland vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Super Six Points Table, and Pitch Report.



Scotland reached the super six with 1 win and 1 loss, standing 3rd with an NRR of -0.060. Whereas West Indies are 5th in the table with -0.350. There are some chances still alive for Scotland but West Indies are almost out of the race for the top two spots.



Scottish skipper Richie Berrington and star batter Brandon McMullen are at the top of their forms and bowler Safyaan Sharif has risen up his game as well. This Scotland side was a strong contender but Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka have gone way ahead that it is almost next to impossible for Scotland to leave any one of them behind.



West Indies, on the other hand, defeated USA and Nepal in the group stage but lost to Zimbabwe and Netherlands which dealt them badly. Now West Indies is unofficially out of the race for ODI World Cup 2023.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#scotland-vs-west-indies-match-details">Scotland vs West Indies Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#harare-sports-club-pitch-report">Harare Sports Club Pitch Report</a></li><li class=""><a href="#scotland-vs-west-indies-playing-x-is">Scotland vs West Indies playing XIs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-qualifiers-scotland-vs-west-indies-dream-11-prediction">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Scotland vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-qualifiers-super-six-points-table">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Six Points Table</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="scotland-vs-west-indies-match-details">Scotland vs West Indies Match Details</h2>



Tournament:&nbsp;ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Sixes



Match Details:?Scotland vs West Indies, Match 3



Day/Date:?Sunday/1st July



Venue:?Harare Sports Club,?Harare



Time:?12:30 PM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="harare-sports-club-pitch-report">Harare Sports Club Pitch Report</h2>



At the Harare Sports Club, the odds of winning are often stacked to the hitters' advantage, while the bowlers occasionally get assistance at different points in the innings. With the fresh ball, the Pacers are probably going to get some nice bounce off the pitch, thus now could be the best moment for them to bowl.



The slower bowlers will enter the game when the pitch begins to slow down, bowling the majority of the overs during the middle phase. Even if they are unable to get much turn off the deck, the spinners may control the flow of runs by bowling tight lines.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="scotland-vs-west-indies-playing-x-is">Scotland vs West Indies playing XIs</h2>



Scotland: Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Jack Jarvis, Safyaan Sharif



West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c &amp; wk), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-qualifiers-scotland-vs-west-indies-dream-11-prediction">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Scotland vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Wicket-keepers:?Matthew Cross, Shai Hope(C)



Batters:?Brandon McMullen(VC), Richie Berrington, Nicholas Pooran, Brandon King



All-rounders:?Jason Holder, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves



Bowler:?Keemo Paul, Safyaan Sharif



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-qualifiers-super-six-points-table">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Six Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Super Sixes</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+1.832</td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.752</td></tr><tr><td>Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.060</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.560</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.350</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.139</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Scotland vs West Indies Dream11 Prediction, Playing11, Super Six Points Table, Pitch Report

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: In one of the major upsets of the year 2023, Scotland have blown away two-time World Cup winner West Indies from the World Cup 2023 Qualification race. West Indies will, now, be no longer a part of the ICC World Cup 2023 Qualification process following their humiliating defeat against Scotland in Harare.



The 1975 and 1979?ICC World Cup winners, West Indies are having a miserable time on the cricket field even against fairly new and fresh teams. The side that once ruled World Cricket for years, has now been rocked by Scotland which marks the end of ICC World Cup 2023 Qualification dream.



This will be the first time in 48 years in history that a Cricket World Cup will be held without the participation of the West Indies. The Caribbeans have failed to carry their rich history as the world sees them falling apart.



Talking about the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Six fixture between West Indies and Scotland, the former World Champions were brutally hammered by seven wickets. 



After getting the invitation to bat first by Scotland, West Indies saw a complete top and middle-order debacle. West Indies could only score 181 runs with the help of their lower order, which showed some resistance and gave their bowlers at least something to defend. 



Senior all-rounder Jason Holder scored gritty 45 runs while his partner at the other end, Romario Shepherd, contributed 36 runs to the total. Scotland bundled out West Indies at a score of 181 runs in 43.5 overs.



In response to a modest total posted by West Indies, Scotland's Matt Cross and Brandon McMullen stitched a 125-run partnership following the early dismissal of Christopher McBride. Both the batters made a mockery of the West Indies bowlers and took their side to a strong winning position.



George Munsey and Richie Berrington dealt the final blow as they took Scotland to a famous seven-wicket victory against West Indies.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies Downfall</h2>



West Indies were grouped alongside Netherlands, USA, Nepal and Zimbabwe in Group A of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers. They won their first two games against minnows USA and Nepal but then lost their winning momentum as they faced Zimbabwe and Netherlands in the next two fixtures.



The format of the World Cup Qualifiers is such that the top three teams of both groups would head to the next round - which was called Super Six. Despite losing two games, West Indies somehow managed to proceed to the Super Sixes along with Oman, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Netherlands, and Zimbabwe.



West Indies were required to win all of their three matches in order to threaten Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, who are leading the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table in the Super Six round. However, a game in the losing cause against Scotland has eliminated them from the race to play ICC World Cup 2023 in India.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table after WI vs SCO (Super Six)</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.832</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;Zimbabwe</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.752</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Scotland</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.188</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.560</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;West Indies</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.510</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Oman</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.139</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers: West Indies knocked out of World Cup 2023, World Cup Qualifiers Points Table after WI vs SCO (Super Six)

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The time is ticking for India captain Rohit Sharma in Test cricket. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the opening batter is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which will be the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, provided few conditions. 
Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar is in Melbourne, and he will soon be having a conversation with Rohit Sharma related to his future in Tests. As per the reports, if India fails to reach the final of the series, then the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be the last match for India's captain.
This comes after Rohit Sharma's struggles in the Test cricket of last. In the last 8 games, the opening batter has scored just 155 runs at an average of 11.07 and his struggles are visible in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he has managed just 22 runs from 5 innings. 
After playing two games in the middle order, Rohit Sharma moved back to the top order in the ongoing Melbourne Test. However, the move didn't pay off, as the skipper was back in the hut after facing just 5 balls. He attempted a half-hearted pull shot and was caught by Scott Boland with ease. 
<h2> Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches</h2>
The reports also added that Rohit Sharma felt uncomfortable while batting in the middle order in the second and third Test matches. However, to accommodate him back as an opener, Shubman Gill was dropped from the team for the ongoing game as Washington Sundar replaced him as an all-rounder. 
With their place for the ICC World Test Championship very far away, it is fair to say Rohit Sharma won't be playing any more Tests after the ongoing game. To make it into the final, India will have to win both the remaining games. However, with the way things are going in the ongoing match, Australia look like clear favourites. 
There also have been some other sections of reports that have claimed that a big announcement will be around the corner after the Melbourne Test concludes. It is learned that there will be some big news coming from Indian cricket, especially if the team loses the game. 
If the reports related to Rohit Sharma's retirement after the Sydney Test are true, it's safe to say that the batter will have a great opportunity to turn things around in the remaining three innings. If he sets the stage on fire in three innings, chances are he will continue leading the team.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/#google_vignette">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to play his last match in red-ball cricket at the Sydney Cricket Ground

Rohit Sharma to retire after Sydney Test, Ajit Agarkar set to talk to captain about his future

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It's really hard to imagine Pakistan's test team without the presence of Shaheen Shah Afridi and it's a situation which is really hard to occur. However, a shocking call was taken by the National Team's selectors and despite being in excellent form with the ball, elite Pakistani seamer was not considered for selection in Pakistan's two-match Test-Series verus the South Africans.
Afridi delivered am exceptional performance in the One Day International series versus the same opposition, dismissing the highest number of batters (7) and his role with the ball was crucial in his team's success. 
But despite all this, the pacer wasn't even considered for selection for the two-match Test-Series versus the Proteas. According to some news reports, prior to the squad-announcement of the Shaheens, a selector reportedly asked the 24-year-old to take part in a practice Four-day match before the commencement of the Test-Series. 
Due to some personal reasons, Shaheen wasn't able to comply with the instructions of the Pakistani selectors. This was comprehended as "disobedience" by the selectors which led to his eventual exclusion from the Test team. Notably, a similar instruction was given to former skipper Babar Azam too, who also didn't comply with the instructions but was still included in the Test team.
According to some inside sources of Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team, it's believed that the dominating behavior of a certain selector has caused a feeling of dissatisfaction among the national team players. The selector, who recently announced his retirement from Cricket, reportedly maintains a dominating attitude even towards former players. It's believed that the selector is none other than Aleem Dar who was drafted in the selection committee just a few months back. 
According to some close sources of Shaheen, the pacer still has the passion in him to represent Pakistan in the longest format of the game and he was pretty disappointed by the selectors' decision to exclude him from the Test Team for the South Africa series. 
Post the conclusion of the One-Day International series, the 24-year-old even gave the offer to stay in South Africa for the upcoming Test-Series if the national team selectora felt the need to include him in the squad, but no initiative was taken to select him. 
The Shan Masood-led team desperately felt the absence of a left-handed pacer and this was pretty evident in the Centurion Test-match versus the Proteas. Another left-arm seamer Mir Hamza, who is known for his speed and variations, was not considered for selection too. 
Talking about Shaheen Shah Afridi again, the reason for not selecting him was given as workload management but shockingly, he was allowed to participate in the upcoming edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL). He is a part of the team of Fortune Barishal and the 24-year-old is anticipated to play in five contests for the franchise.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-irfan-pathan-and-sanjay-manjrekar-get-involved-in-a-heated-argument-over-the-run-out-of-yashasvi-jaiswal-on-live-tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV</a>

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates the dismissal of Australia's Mitchell Starc | Image: AFP

Shaheen Shah Afridi was shockingly not considered for selection in Pakistan's Test Team for the South Africa series and Aleem Dar is reportedly considered the main reason behind his exclusion from the team.

Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team

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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Jasprit Bumrah was taken for a lot of runs in the Tests against Australia. The fast bowler returned with the figures of 4/99 in the 28.4 overs. This saw him achieving a wanted record to his name as, for the first time, he gave away more than 90 runs in an innings in his career in Tests. 
Jasprit Bumrah also was hit for four sixes during his spell. It was for the first time in 4562 deliveries that six was hit against him. Sam Konstas slammed the fast bowler for two sixes, while Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc also hit one six each against the premier fast bowler. 
This was only the second time that more than one six in an innings (after England's first innings in 2018 at the Oval) was hit against the fast bowler. This was the first time three or more sixes were hit against the fast bowler. 
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler has looked a class apart in the series. He picked fifer in Perth and followed it up with the four-fer in Adelaide. The pacer picked 6-fer wickets in Gabba and then four-fer in Melbourne.
Jasprit Bumrah, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, has taken 25 wickets at an average of 13.12 with five-wicket hauls. With the way he is going, he is expected to take more wickets in the series and it won't be a surprise if he goes past 35-mark in the series. 
Coming to the match, Australia had another dominating outing in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
They came up with a terrific effort with bat and ball on Day two to put India under pressure. The hosts ended their first innings on 474 and then took five Indian wickets. At stumps, India was 165 for five and is still behind 310 runs.
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Jasprit Bumrah bowled the worst spell of his career in the Tests during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Shocking! Jasprit Bumrah bowls the worst spell of his career and achieves two unwanted feats

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Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. He said that the team should include Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna in the team at Sydney. 
Mohammed Siraj has been one of the poor performers for India in the ongoing series against Australia. The fast bowler has failed to provide support to Jasprit Bumrah in the ongoing series, which has been the main reason behind the team's struggles with the ball. 
With Mohammed Siraj failing to take wickets and restrict run flow, all the burden has come on Jasprit Bumrah. The fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team and is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with 25 wickets to his name. 
Mohammed Siraj has also leaked a lot of runs and his poor effort is the reason why Australia has piled up over 400 runs in the last two games. In the Melbourne Test, he failed to take a single wicket and gave away 122 runs in the 23 overs that he bowled. 
Sunil Gavaskar feels that Mohammed Siraj needs a break and team management needs to tell him that they are dropping him on the basis of his poor performances. While speaking to Star Sports, he explained: 
"I think Siraj, perhaps, needs a little bit of a break. In the sense that, I am not saying a break, he needs to be told that he is left out of the team for non-performance. There has to be a situation where you can’t beat around the bush." 
<h2>If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah - Sunil Gavaskar wants Mohammed Siraj to be dropped </h2>
Sunil Gavaskar mentioned that Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma need to directly say to Mohammed Siraj they are dropping him. The batting great also batted for the inclusion of Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana. He explained: 
"But I think Siraj needs to be told ‘look, you are not bowling as well as we expected you to on pitches that have been helpful’. That is something that needs to be told. If you want to make two changes. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana to support Jasprit Bumrah. By all means, do that," he concluded.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Former Indian skipper Sunil Gavaskar has ordered skipper Rohit Sharma and head coach Gautam Gambhir to drop Mohammed Siraj for the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

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<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
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"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
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Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV

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India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli has become the target of Australian media ever since India has reached the Melbourne. He was involved in a fight with Australian media and then, during the ongoing match, was also seen having a heated exchange with young opener Sam Konstas. 
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between over, and after that, were seen having a heated argument. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism for having a go at a young player who was making his debut for Australia. 
The Australian media, along with various Australian experts and former cricketers, went hard at Virat Kohli. Not only this, even the crowd was against the senior India batter as he got boos when the premier batter walked out to bat on the Day Two of the ongoing Test. 
<h2>Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style</h2>
Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style and with his bat. He looked in great touch as he played some crisp shots in his innings and with the way he was going, it was expected that he would get a big score.
Virat Kohli was highly cautious against the balls outside off early on his innings and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, added over 100 runs partnership. But the demons of the outside off stump came to haunt him again as he was back in the hut after a valuable start. 
Virat Kohli was removed by Scott Boland as he poked at the ball outside off and was caught by Alex Carey behind the stumps. The premier Indian batter was back in the hut after 36 runs, but what caught the attention of many was he fought with the crowd on his way back. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>
As he was going inside the dressing room, some of the fans near the entrance told him something. The batter, however, came up back and shared some words with the fans before going back in extreme anger. You can see the video below:

India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: 'Angry' Virat Kohli fights with fans at MCG after getting out for 36 runs

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In what proves to be a massive and a remarkable achievement, Australian Cricket Team's elite batsman Steven Smith has broken the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's prestigious record following his splendid hundred in the ongoing 4th test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Batting at the fourth spot in the batting-order, the former Aussie skipper slammed an incredible ton, helping the Kangaroos gain the upper-hand in the do-or-die encounter at the iconic stadium. 
The 35-year-old who failed to meet the expectations of the Australian fans in the Adelaide and Perth Test-Matches, rediscovered his magic with the bat with the help of a wonderful ton in the Gabba Test-match. He didn't let his good momentum go away, slamming yet another important century and helped the Kangaroos post a huge first inning score in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match. In this process, the former Australian skipper also broken Tendulkar's record of slamming the highest number of centuries in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
<h3>List of batters to have slammed the highest number of centuries in the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series</h3>
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<th id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 10px;">Innings</th>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Steve Smith</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sachin Tendulkar</td>
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<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">47</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Ricky Ponting</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">51</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">8</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Michael Clarke</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">40</td>
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Prior to his inning of 140 runs at the MCG, Smith had scored the same number of BGT tons as Kohli &amp; Tendulkar. So, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli also has an opportunity to go past the little master and match Smith if he slams a hundred in the Boxing-Day Test.
<h2>Steve Smith goes past Joe Root with his century in Melbourne</h2>
Records keep flowing from the bat of Elite Australian batter Steve Smith and with the help of 34th Test ton in Melbourne, he has now become the player who has scored the most centuries in the history of Test cricket versus the Indian Team i.e 11 centuries.
Before Smith, this record was in the name of England's Joe Root who has slammed 10 incredible tons versus the Men in Blue. Apart from him, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Vivian Richards and Gary Sobers have also scored 8 centuries each against India.
Also, Smith has now equalled Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar, Younus Khan and Mahela Jayawadene in terms of scoring the most centuries in the history of the five-day format. All of these legendary players had scored 34 centuries in Test cricket. This is also Smith's 46th century in his international career.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Steven Smith of Australia celebrates scoring his 34 test ton in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus India at the MCG | Image: Getty Images

Steven Smith of Australia has broken multiple records with the help of his 34th Test century in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus Team India

Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
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Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.