As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the India-Australia clash in the highly anticipated World Cup final at the renowned stadium, another battle looms over who will be crowned the best player of the tournament. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the names of nine players vying for this prestigious title, adding an extra layer of excitement to the final showdown.
The World Cup journey commenced on a October afternoon at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad and will culminate on Sunday in a final showdown between India and Australia. After two decades, these cricketing powerhouses find themselves face-to-face once again in the World Cup final. Rohit Sharma is poised to seek redemption for India, aiming to avenge the 2003 loss. Conversely, Australia eyes the opportunity to accomplish a Hexa mission. Having fallen short in the last three events, Australia is determined not to let this chance slip away
During the World Cup final in Ahmedabad, an unexpected incident unfolded as a spectator managed to breach the security fence and entered the field, heading towards Virat Kohli. Initially, it appeared that the intruder had a specific interest in Kohli, but upon closer examination by the cameras, it became evident that his motive was a protest against Israel's bombing of the Gaza Strip in Palestine.
The city of Mahatma Gandhi buzzed with anticipation in the days leading up to the finals, as cricket enthusiasts eagerly awaited the "blue festival." However, Australia played the spoiler, dampening the spirits of Indian fans with a brilliant performance that resulted in a resounding victory in the crucial match.
The champions from the previous season have now faced a demotion to tier two, as Rangpur suffered a substantial 201-run defeat against Sylhet at the Shahid Chandu Stadium in Bogra. Simultaneously, the match between Dhaka and Dhaka Metro concluded as a draw, with Dhaka Metro escaping relegation, thanks in part to Rangpur's poor performance. Despite being on the verge of relegation with only one win in six matches and 16 points, Dhaka Metro's fate improved due to Rangpur's struggles. Rangpur, with only one win in six matches and 10 points, has been relegated to tier two.
Australia, having recently secured the World Cup trophy, faced India in a T20 series. Setting a challenging target of 209 runs, Australia's top-order batsman, Josh English, showcased brilliance with a century. However, India, in a thrilling encounter, managed to chase down the total with just one ball to spare.
Bangladesh faced a batting disaster in their second innings against New Zealand, following the jubilation of taking five wickets for 46 runs from the Kiwis on the previous day. Despite raising hopes of seizing the lead, New Zealand managed to halt at a lead of 8 runs on the third day, having scored 180 in their first innings, thanks to Glenn Phillips' fifty.
Cricket Australia (CA) has unveiled its selection for the best Women's ODI XI of 2023, and two standout players from Bangladesh, spinner Nahida Akhtar and pacer Marufa Akhtar, have earned well-deserved spots on the prestigious team.
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