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Shami picked as Bumrah’s replacement in India squad for T20 World Cup

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1 year ago

October 14, 2022

Srinagar, Oct 14: The BCCI on Friday named seasoned pacer Mohammed Shami as injured Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement in the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia.

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“The All-India Senior Selection Committee has named Mohammed Shami as Jasprit Bumrah’s replacement in India’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad. Shami has reached Australia and will link up with the squad in Brisbane ahead of the warm-up matches,’ BCCI secretary Jay Shah was quoted in a press release.

That Shami would replace Bumrah in the main squad was reported by PTI last month.

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Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur have been named as backups and will travel to Australia shortly. The tournament will be held from October 16 to November 13.

Bumrah has been ruled out of competitive cricket for an indefinite period due to a stress-related injury on his back. (Agency)

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South Africa defeat Pakistan by one wicket in World Cup thriller

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1 month ago

October 27, 2023

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In an important World Cup match on Friday, South Africa defeated Pakistan by a narrow margin of one wicket, chasing a 271-run mark.

“It was for the first time in the history of the men’s ODI World Cup, Pakistan have lost four consecutive matches.”

Tail-ender Keshav Maharaj sealed the victory with a boundary against Muhammad Nawaz when the Proteas required just four runs.

Shaheen Shah Afridi emerged as Pakistan’s top wicket-taker, claiming three scalps, while Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, and Mohammad Wasim each secured two wickets.

Earlier, Pakistan put up 270 in the first innings of their sixth match in the International Cricket Council World Cup on Friday.

SOUTH AFRICA WIN A THRILLER 🔥

MATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT!

Scorecard: https://t.co/uqpi4ROpkO | #PAKvSA | #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/FVD4e6ouWB— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) October 27, 2023

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India thrash Sri Lanka to win 8th Asia cup

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3 months ago

September 17, 2023

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India defeated Sri Lanka in a one-sided final to win the Asia Cup for the 8th time. India last won the tournament in 2018. On Sunday, Mohammed Siraj took 6 for 21 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50, the lowest ODI team total against India.

INDIA THRASH SRI LANKA TO WIN THEIR 8TH ASIA CUP! 🏆 pic.twitter.com/82Kkc8E0Oq— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) September 17, 2023

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Anantnag’s all-rounder Rubia Syed to play for Gujarat Giants in Womens’ IPL

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3 months ago

September 8, 2023

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Rubia Syed Sheikh, a 29-year-old female cricketer from Badasgam village of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district has been called up by the Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season of the Women’s Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rubia is an all-rounder who bats right-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. She has been playing cricket since 2012 and has represented Jammu & Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) for the last ten years. She has also played in the Ranji Trophy and Senior Women’s T-20.

Rubia said, “I received a call from officials who told me that I will be part of the IPL team Gujarat Giants for the upcoming season.”

Rubia said her father, Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, a fruit businessman, has always believed in her and supported her. She said there is a lot of excitement among her family members and fans and every one of them wants to see her playing for the Gujarat Giants.

“I will give my best to contribute to the team’s success,” she said.

Jasia Akhter, another female cricketer from south Kashmir’s Shopian district, was selected for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in February this year. She was taken by Delhi Capitals for Rs 20 lakh in the auction. KNO