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Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli had faced Pakistan for the first time in their careers during an ICC event. Saturday's game could be their last against the same opponent in an ICC event

NEW DELHI: As the highly anticipated World Cup group stage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan draws near, cricket fever has gripped the city of Ahmedabad. The excitement is palpable, with even the city's hospitals experiencing a surge in patients seeking check-ups and accommodations near the match venue.

HCA groundstaff praised by Pakistan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Sri Lanka cricketers for providing best playing conditions. Pakistan team gave chief curator Y.L. Chandrasekhar ‘man of the match’ award. Babar Azam handed team jersey to HCA head curator. Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali took pics with groundstaff. HCA officials, govt wings praised…

NEW DELHI: In-form Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama slammed sensational centuries to power Sri Lanka to a massive 344 for 9 against Pakistan in Match 8 of the ICC ODI World Cup in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

HYDERABAD: The World Cup is just two days into the tournament and there's so much talk about over-rate, a situation the teams are likely to encounter down the line. New Zealand set the tone in the opener against England.

NEW DELHI: Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan scored crucial half-centuries before bowlers produced an all-round effort as Pakistan kicked-off their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win over Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

HYDERABAD: The wily Usama Mir is keeping Pakistan's lead spinner Shadab Khan on his toes with his performances heading into their World Cup opener against Netherlands here on October 6.

Hyderabad U-19 pacer Nishanth Saranu, 6'9", attracted attention in Pakistan's net session. He was asked to increase his pace to 140-150 kmph. He bowled to Fakhar Zaman, who thought he could go places. Morne Morkel inquired if Nishanth could bowl for LSG. Nishanth hopes to represent Hyderabad at first-class level.

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's premier pacer, Haris Rauf, couldn't hide his excitement as he stepped into the main nets at the Hyderabad Cricket Association ground. He commented, "Zabardast. Maza aa gaya", in response to the warm reception his team received at the airport, a mere 12 hours prior.

Pakistan's World Cup hopes face many obstacles, incl. lack of clarity on venues, Naseem Shah's injury, visa delay. Despite this, the team is confident of success, led by Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, and Hasan Ali. Pakistan hopes to prove that the whole is greater than…

NEW DELHI: Amidst swirling rumours of a rift within the Pakistan cricket team, captain Babar Azam and fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi put those speculations to rest by attending the latter's wedding reception. The event, which took place on Tuesday, was a heartwarming display of camaraderie as Babar Azam extended…