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[ad_1] Pakistan's pre-World Cup team-bonding trip to Dubai has been canceled due to unforeseen delays in obtaining travel visas for their visit to India in order to participate in the mega-event that is about to commence next month. The initial plan for the Pakistan team was to depart for the UAE next week, spending a few days there before heading to Hyderabad. This was in preparation for their inaugural warm-up match against New Zealand scheduled for September 29. However, due to ongoing visa delays, the team is now set to depart from Lahore to Dubai early next Wednesday and then proceed to Hyderabad for their preparations.  This unforeseen situation has raised concerns within the team, highlighting the complexities and challenges surrounding travel and diplomacy between Pakistan and India. According to ESPNcricinfo, Pakistan is the sole team among the nine sides traveling to India for the World Cup still awaiting visas, shedding light on the strained political relatio

[ad_1] Any attempt to arrest President Vladimir Putin after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a warrant for the Kremlin chief would amount to a declaration of war against Russia, his ally Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. The ICC issued an arrest warrant on Friday, accusing Putin of the war crime of illegally deporting hundreds of children from Ukraine. It said there are reasonable grounds to believe that Putin bears individual criminal responsibility. Former President Dmitry Medvedev told Russian media that the ICC, which countries including Russia, China and the United States do not recognise, was a “legal nonentity” that had never done anything significant. Any attempt to detain Putin, though, would be a declaration of war, said Medvedev, who serves as deputy chairman of Putin’s powerful security council. “Let’s imagine — obviously this situation which will never be realised — but nevertheless let’s imagine that it was realised: The current head of the nuclear

[ad_1] The ICC Team of the Year recognises 11 outstanding individuals who have impressed one and all – be it with the bat, the ball or their all-round exploits in a calendar year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Sunday named the T20I Team of the Year for both men's and women's cricket, naming 11 players each, who have impressed fans with their batting, bowling and all-round exploits in 2022, for both the sides. The ICC Men's Team of the Year in T20Is comprises three from India, two each from England and Pakistan and one apiece from New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, and Ireland. Jos Buttler, who led the England team to a title haul at the T20 World Cup last November in Australia, has been named as the captain of the side. ICC Men's T20I Team of the Year: Jos Buttler (C/WK), Mohammad Rizwan, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Glenn Philips, Sikandar Raza, Hardik Pandya, Sam Curran, Wanindu Hasaranga, Haris Rauf, Josh Little. ICC Women's T2OI Team of

[ad_1] The match officials for the two semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2023 have been announced. Rod Tucker will stand in his 100th ODI during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between India and New Zealand. The Australian and Richard Illingworth of England will be the on-field umpires for the Mumbai clash between the host nation and the 2019 runners-up, who beat India at the same stage four years ago. Illingworth was also an on-field umpire on that occasion, when New Zealand won by 18 runs in a weather-affected match spread over two days at Old Trafford, while Tucker was the third umpire. Tucker stood in his first ODI in January 2009 and he is set to be joined for his landmark match by third umpire Joel Wilson, fourth umpire Adrian Holdstock and match referee Andy Pycroft. Richard Kettleborough has also reached a century of ODIs during this competition and will add to his tally when he oversees the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa in Kol

[ad_1] Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI. Sthalekar knows what it takes to win a World Cup having tasted success with the powerful Australian teams in 2005 and 2013 and keeps a close eye on the modern-day game in her role as a commentator. Ahead of the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India in October, Sthalekar nominated the five players she would choose first if compiling a dream ODI XI. 1. Jasprit Bumrah - India "I have to go Jasprit Bumrah at No.1. "An opening bowler is very important as you need to pick up wickets early, but then also be able to bowl at the death when the players are going hard.  "He is someone that can be used in the middle overs as well, so is a handy bowler across all the three different phases." 2. Virat Kohli - India "From a batting point of view, I am going to go with Virat Kohli at No.2. "

[ad_1] Pakistan analysts have started examining the data concerning the World Cup 2023 venues for the national team. In light of their request, they [PCB] have expressed their desire to play their match against Australia in Chennai instead of Afghanistan.  The International Cricket Council (ICC) is insisting Pakistan to play their match against India which is to be held in Ahmedabad. However, Pakistan has expressed reservations about this proposal, citing the need for approval from their government. This factor has contributed to a delay in announcing the schedule for the upcoming World Cup. The ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India in October and November of this year, is currently awaiting the official schedule release by the ICC. However, recent developments have been concerning objections raised by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), indicating a different approach from them this time. Pakistan analysts are examining venue data, and specific objections hav

[ad_1] Amidst the excitement and anticipation for the highly awaited India versus Pakistan match in the upcoming World Cup, cricket fans are facing an unexpected challenge in Ahmedabad - exorbitant hotel prices, soaring above INR 50,000 per night. This has turned attending the high-stakes match into a costly affair. However, fans have found a creative solution to tackle this issue. They are now reaching out to hospitals near the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera for accommodation during the event. Hospital authorities have reported a surge in inquiries from cricket fans seeking one or two-night stays at their facilities. These stays, ranging from INR 3,000 to INR 25,000, often include food and a comprehensive medical examination. The twin-sharing option allows a patient and an attendant to stay together, making it a more affordable alternative to the escalating hotel prices. Dr. Paras Shah, Director of Sannidhya Multi-Speciality Hospital in Bhopal, explained that since it

[ad_1] Pakistan skipper Babar Azam continues to hold the first position in the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings with 886 points followed by Rassie van der Dusen at the second spot with 777 points. South African batter Rassie van der Dussen stands second with 777 points while Pakistani batsmen – Fakhar Zaman and Imamul Haq maintain their third and fourth positions, respectively. India’s batsman Shubman Gul is in fifth position, Australia’s David Warner is in sixth while Ireland’s Harry Tector has climbed up two steps to reach seventh position. India’s Virat Kohli has descended from seventh to eighth position and South Africa’s Quinton de Kock has also dropped from eighth to ninth position. India’s Rohit Sharma has managed to remain in 10th position in the Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. There was no change in the ranking of the top 10 bowlers. Josh Hazlewood of Australia is at first spot, Mohammad Siraj of India on second while Mitchell Starc of Australia is on third spot. Shahee