Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib confirmed about Rashid after the star bowler failed an initial concussion test when he was hit on the helmet by Lockie Ferguson
Virat Kohli led India to their first-ever Test series triumph in Australia earlier this year to consolidate their position as the world's top side in the five-day format. But the Aaron Finch-led Australia team came back to defeat India in their own backyard in a limited-overs series in March, setting up them up for the World Cup in England and Wales.
It was the third time the all-rounder, who also opened the bowling with his left-arm spin in Cardiff on Saturday, had passed fifty in as many innings in this WC after being promoted from number five to number three. But his century on Saturday was in vain as England won.
In a letter sent to the sports ministry on May 29, BCCI general manager (cricket operations) Saba Karim has explained the board's position. "As per the schedule of the event, BCCI is to host Pakistan women's team for at least three ODIs in India between July and November. BCCI would like to seek necessary permission from the government of India before giving its consent to ICC on this subject," the letter says.
Roger Federer has never solved the riddle of playing Rafael Nadal at the French Open but still believes he can find the answer when the pair clash for the 39th time in Friday's semi-final.
South Africa's loss to a spirited Bangladesh evens out the disadvantage India had when they play their first match of the tournament.
Bangladesh players had a narrow escape and their NZ tour was immediately abandoned after a lone gunman killed 51 people during Friday prayers in March this year at two Christchurch mosques, one of which the visiting team was about to visit.
Pakistan lived up to their 'unpredictable' billing by beating world number one England in a World Cup match on Monday, just three days after losing to world number eight West Indies in their first game of the tournament. An aggressive Pakistan team turned up at Trent Bridge to deservedly beat pre-tournament favourites England by 14 runs.
Led by the formidable Jasprit Bumrah, India's pace battery is regarded as one of the most formidable among the 10 participating teams in the World Cup and is expected to be in full flow on Wednesday when India launch their campaign.
The Virat Kohli era in Indian cricket will be incomplete without a World Cup triumph as captain. Can the combative cricketer dispel growing perception that he isn’t a natural when it comes to leading in ODIs?
Tipped to win their first World Cup silverware, England face a stern test in the tournament opener at The Oval on Thursday, but the hosts have all bases covered to give the a tough time to the Proteas, who will be without the dependable Dale Steyn.
The recent interview on Chahal TV featured the supporting staff of the Indian cricket team. The members of the coaching staff in the interview shared their views and expectations from the team ahead of the World Cup.
After a bout with off-the-field controversy, KL Rahul is back doing what he does best, scoring runs. With a fine century in the second warm-up match against Bangladesh, Rahul now seems to be the right answer for the No.4 conundrum that India has been facing.
The 20-year-old Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan leads a pack of five promising cricketers who are expected to leave a mark on this edition of the World Cup beginning today.
Ahead of the World Cup, which commences from May 30, Yuzvendra Chahal said that the wrist-spinners have been more dominating in the recent times as they have more variations up their sleeve as compared to the finger-spinners.
The ODI World Cup kicks off at The Oval in London on Thursday as hosts England take on South Africa in the inaugural match of the tournament that will conclude with the final at Lord's on July 14.
Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be making his on-air expert debut with the World Cup beginning on Thursday in England and Wales.
Eden Hazard scored twice in what could be his farewell appearance as Chelsea swept away Arsenal in the Europa League final in Baku, winning 4-1 to hand Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy as a coach.
Chelsea were not the only ones celebrating their victory over Arsenal in Wednesday's Europa League final. Their 4-1 win in Baku was also great news for French club Lyon, who will now go directly into the group stage of next season's Champions League.
