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The hype around India vs Pakistan is once again reignited as the two arch-rivals take on each other once again in the Super 4s on Sunday, September 10. Ahead of the marquee match, Indian spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has rejoined the squad after he flew to Mumbai for the birth of his first child. Additionally, the backup in Sanju Samson has flown back to India with KL Rahul joining the squad in Colombo.
Here in this article, we’ll take you through all the cricket coverage from around the globe from September 8.
ICC announces match officials for ODI World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 20 match officials for the League Round of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The experienced list includes three of the four umpires who were appointed for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s - Dharmasena, Erasmus, and Tucker – with only Aleem Dar missing, who stepped down from the Elite Panel in March of this year.
WATCH: MS Dhoni plays golf with former US President Donald Trump
The former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni is currently enjoying his time away from cricket in the US as he was recently pictured with the former American President Donald Trump at a golf course.
Asia Cup 2023: Jasprit Bumrah rejoins Team India ahead of Super 4s clash against Pakistan
Ahead of the much-important Pakistan vs India clash, Team India received a major boost as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah rejoined the Indian side after a brief break from cricket to celebrate the birth of his first child.
Asia Cup 2023: Pakistan vs India Super Four clash to have reserve day
The Super Four clash of Pakistan and India at the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 will have a reserve day. The Asian Cricket Council decided to include the reserve day only for the arch-rivals' Super Four s match, and in case the match doesn't get completed on Sunday, i.e., September 10, it will be moved to Monday, September 11.
WATCH: Rohit Sharma meets Sri Lanka’s biggest cricket supporter Uncle Percy
Indian captain Rohit Sharma, who is leading the team in the ongoing Asia Cup in Sri Lanka took some time off from his practice to meet one of the biggest cricket fans in the world, Percy Abeysekera. The 87-year-old Sri Lankan, who has been following the game since his childhood and is a hardcore fan, was greeted by Rohit Sharma at his residence in Colombo.
ACB lodges official complaint with ACC after major miscalculation: Reports
Afghanistan were knocked out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 after a close defeat against Sri Lanka in their last Group stage match of the tournament, played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. However, this loss left them in distraught due to major miscalculation. As part of this misunderstanding, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has reportedly reached out to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to lodge a complaint with them. The Afghanistan board wants to interrogate whose fault it has been for the miscalculation.
WATCH: Indian cricketers engage in fun football session ahead of Pakistan clash
Players from the Indian cricket team were recently seen enjoying themselves in a football session ahead of the India vs. Pakistan fixture of the Asia Cup. Surya Kumar Yadav and Shreyas Iyer were some of the players seen playing football in the video posted by the BCCI on Friday.
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi to get married to Ansha Afridi later this month
Amidst his representation of Pakistan in the Asia Cup, reports suggest that Shaheen Shah Afridi will be tying the knot on September 19th, with the Asia Cup ending on September 17th. The walima will follow on September 21st, to be held at the Serena Hotel in Islamabad.
The players probably didn’t want to go to Hambantota: Sunil Gavaskar
In his recent interview, Sunil Gavaskar, one of the greatest cricketers of all time, talked about how the real story about the potential change to the Asia Cup 2023 venue should be revealed. The 74-year-old was discussing the weather forecast in Colombo, which isn’t expected to be good, but it didn't prompt the administrators to shift the tournament to Hambantota, a far drier venue in comparison to the Sri Lankan capital, at this time of the year.
His mindset has to be aggressive: Shoaib Akhtar on Babar Azam's captaincy
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar expressed his disagreement with Babar Azam's captaincy as well his preference to rely heavily on spinners in the Asia Cup 2023. Akhtar's remarks came in response to India's comeback in the group stage clash between India and Pakistan in the ongoing continental tournament.
Aakash Chopra makes bold prediction after Shikhar Dhawan's WC snub
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra made a bold prediction of Shikhar Dhawan's career after his ICC ODI World Cup 2023 snub. Chopra said that now that Dhawan has been dropped from the WC squad, his career might have ended, and it will be very difficult for him to make return to the Indian team. Chopra also highlighted that Dhawan is not in any selector's scheme for any format.
Virender Sehwag picks his first five players for his dream ODI XI ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag has revealed the first five players he would pick if given the unenviable task of building a dream ODI lineup for this edition of the World Cup. The 44-year-old picked two of his former teammates when asked to choose his first five players in a dream ODI XI. Additionally, he also included a third player from his home country in Jasprit Bumrah.
WATCH: Virat Kohli and teammates play with puppy during practice session ahead of PAK vs IND
The former Indian cricket captain and modern-day great Virat Kohli was spotted playing with a puppy during a practice session in Colombo, along with other members of the side.
WATCH: Shubman Gill fans distribute food to underprivileged children on his 24th birthday
Shubman Gill is currently in Sri Lanka for the ongoing Asia Cup 2023; however, his fans came up with a heartwarming idea to celebrate his birthday. A group of Gill's fans made the day special by celebrating his birthday with underprivileged children.
Karun Nair joins Northamptonshire for County Championships
Karun Nair has officially joined county side Northamptonshire for the remainder of the season after Prithvi Shaw was ruled out with an injury. The 31-year-old will replace Sam Whiteman, who has returned to Australia, and will play the remaining three LV= Insurance County Championship fixtures.
South Africa to host New Zealand, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in home season
South Africa Women’s team are scheduled to host New Zealand for three ODIs, followed by five T20Is in September-October. Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Laura Wolvaardt and Co. will have two more home assignments against Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, making it a jam-packed home season for the side.
Will Sutherland named Victoria’s Sheffield Shield skipper
Will Sutherland has been given the responsibility of leading Victoria in the impending Sheffield Shield competition. Sutherland will take over the role from Peter Handscomb.
