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Dharamsala outfield not ideal for World Cup matches, says England's Jos Buttler

NEW DELHI: England's star all-rounder Ben Stokes is expected to miss the upcoming match against Bangladesh in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. However, England's captain, Jos Buttler, is expressing greater concern about the condition of the outfield in Dharamsala, which he believes is suboptimal for World Cup matches.

The Times of India · Oct 9, 2023

Jos Buttler concerned by ‘poor’ outfield ahead of England clash with Bangladesh

England have had two training days at Dharamshala and are unimpressed by conditions.

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2023

There’s no reason for England to despair but they must not take Bangladesh lightly

After a humbling defeat to New Zealand in their World Cup opener, England must improve in their next outing in India

The Guardian - UK · Oct 9, 2023

ODI World Cup | England will be pleased with cooler climes, but lot of travel and risk of injury to its bowlers a concern

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful region at the foot of the Himalayas, recently hit by devastating floods. The World Cup has brought some relief, with the England team preparing for their second game against Bangladesh at the HPCA Stadium. Ben Stokes took throwdowns for 40 minutes before a light…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

ODI World Cup | England’s Ben Stokes unlikely to play against Bangladesh

Ben Stokes unlikely to play in England's second world cup match against Bangladesh due to hip niggle; ICC pitch consultant inspects outfield and finds it suitable.

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

World Cup: Afghanistan coach Trott slams Dharamsala outfield

NEW DELHI: The outfield at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala has come under criticism post the World Cup tie between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on Saturday. TOI had reported on September 16 that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had raised concerns over the outfield which was then heavily infested by fungus.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2023

England ‘doubly excited’ for Bangladesh after opening loss, insists Livingstone

Liam Livingstone said there is ‘no point looking back’ on England’s humbling defeat to New Zealand as they prepare for Tuesday’s game

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2023

Mehidy relishing batting at the top of the order

Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Miraz on Saturday said he is relishing the opportunity to bat at the top of the order. Miraz, who has batted in five different positions in ODIs this year, scored 57 and took three wickets as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by six wickets in its 2023 ODI…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Mehidy Hasan stars in Bangladesh's winning start at ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: An all-round Mehidy Hasan Miraz grabbed three wickets and scored a solid half-century as Bangladesh kicked-off their ODI World Cup campaign with a comfortable six-wicket win over Afghanistan in Dharamsala on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

India bag historic gold in men's cricket at Asian Games

NEW DELHI: India secured a historic victory in the men's cricket competition at the Asian Games, clinching the gold medal in their debut appearance. The triumph, however, came in an anti-climactic fashion as rain disrupted the final match against Afghanistan, forcing it to be abandoned.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023