ENG vs AUS LIVE Score: Australia eye huge lead Ben Stokes and Co aim for a comeback in Lords Test Follow LIVE

ENG vs AUS LIVE Score: The Lord’s Test of the Ashes 2023 has reached a perilous stage where Australia have acquired a little advantage over the hosts after a tense battle between bat and ball in the previous 3 days. The fourth and final day of the all-important contest will start today and the visitors are aiming for more of an edge to put the hosts under pressure. Ben Stokes and Co will aim for a significant comeback to avoid going down the the series 2-0.

A solid day with the ball and bat, and our Aussie men hold the upper had at the conclusion of day three. #Ashes pic.twitter.com/zNgaUtvDIU

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) June 30, 2023

ENG vs AUS Highlights: Australia leads by 221 runs at Stumps Day 3, as Bazball proves no match for Ozball 

The third day began with England 138 runs short of reducing the gap, but they lost their final six wickets for 47 runs, giving the lead to Australia, who appear to be the overwhelming favourites to win this match. The hosts were dismissed for 325 runs, still 91 runs shy of Australia’s 416-run total in the first inning. Before play was stopped by rain on Day 3, Australia added another 130 runs for the cost of two wickets to bring their lead up to 221 runs. Usman Khawaja scored a half-century and returned unbeaten.

Australia Playing XI: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey(w), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins(c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood

England Playing XI: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes(c), Jonny Bairstow(w), Stuart Broad, Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, James Anderson

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Match Details

England vs Australia 2nd Ashes Test

Date & Time: June 28-July 02, 3:30 PM

Venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London

ENG vs AUS: Live Streaming

Ashes 2023 series will be telecast live and exclusive on the Sony Sports Network. The matches can also be streamed using the Sony LIV app or website.

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Watch Shaheen Afridi dismantle Birmingham Bears with four wickets in first over of T20 Blast match

Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Afridi proved yet again why he is rated highly, as he picked up four wickets in the first over of the T20 Blast match between Nottinghamshire and Birmingham Bears. Playing for Nottinghamshire, Pakistan’s talisman dismissed Alex Davies (0), Chris Benjamin (0), Dan Mousley (1), and Ed Barnard (0) in the first over innings. Shaheen was simply unplayable, with his trademark toe-crushing Yorkers.

The left-arm pacer’s first wicket of Davies was LBW, Benjamin, and Barnard were dismissed with unplayable Yorkers, while Mousley’s wicket belonged to more to a fielder Oly Stone who took a blinder of a catch. Shaheen also etched his name i the record books as he became the first pacer to pick four wickets in the T20 Blast tournament.

Shaheen Afridi, you cannot do that!! 💥 https://t.co/ehXxmtz6rX pic.twitter.com/wvibWa17zA

— Vitality Blast (@VitalityBlast) June 30, 2023

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Shaheen Afridi: Shaheen Afridi’s impeccable spell goes in vain Bears beat Nots by two wickets

Shaheen’s scintillating first-over blitz went in vain as the Bears beat Notts by two wickets. After losing four wickets for just seven runs, Bears batter Rob Yates mixed caution with aggression and made composed 46 balls 65 runs.

Jacob Bethell (27) and Jake Lintott (27) not out also chipped in vital contributions in the Bears’ two-wicket win over Notts. Courtesy of this thrilling win, Bears have booked themselves a place in the quarterfinals of the T20 Blast.

Notts had a few injury issues to deal with as Stone could bowl only three balls before limping off the field due to a hamstring injury. This was Notts’ sixth loss in the Vitality Blast. Currently, they are placed fourth on the points table in the North Group with 14 points.

𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗦 𝗪𝗜𝗡 𝗯𝘆 𝟮 𝘄𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀! 🏏

It's the Miracle of Trent Bridge. Coming to a big screen near you, then possibly the West End!

What a recovery from 7️⃣/4️⃣. 😲

Never lose the faith…

🐻#YouBears | #NOTvBIR

— Bears 🏏 (@WarwickshireCCC) June 30, 2023

Notts have a negative NRR and now need to win games if they harbor hopes of reaching the quarterfinals. Speaking about Bears, they are placed first in the North Group, with 20 points. They have lost only three matches and have guaranteed themselves a home quarter-final.

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SCO vs WI Dream11: Check out Scotland vs West Indies Top Fantasy Picks Probable Playing XIs & Pitch Report

SCO vs WI Dream11: Scotland will square off against the West Indies in Super Sixes stage of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 on Saturday, July 01. The top two teams at the end of the Super Six stage will secure their tickets to the World Cup 2023 in India later this year, thus both sides must win games going forward to finish in those two slots. Scotland is currently in third place in the Super Sixes with one victory out of two games, while the Caribbean side is in fifth place with no victories from two games.

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Match Details

Scotland vs West Indies, ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2023 (Super Sixes Match 03)

Date & Time: Saturday, July 01, 12:30 PM IST

Venue: Harare Sports Club, Harare

SCO vs WI: Top Fantasy Picks

• Nicholas Pooran
• Richie Berrington
• Shai Hope

SCO vs WI: Probable Playing XIs

Scotland: Christopher McBride, Matthew Cross (wk), Brandon McMullen, Richie Berrington (c), Tomas Mackintosh, Michael Leask, Chris Greaves, Mark Watt, Chris Sole, Jack Jarvis, Alasdair Evans

West Indies: Brandon King, Johnson Charles, Shamarh Brooks, Shai Hope (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Jason Holder, Romario Shepherd, Keemo Paul, Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph

SCO vs WI: Dream11 Fantasy Team

Wicket-keepers: Shai Hope (C), Nicholas Pooran

Batters: Brandon King, Shamarh Brooks

All-rounders: Roston Chase, Richie Berrington (VC), Michael Leask

Bowlers: Akeal Hosein, Alzarri Joseph, Mark Watt, Chris Sole

Pitch Report

At this location, there is frequently fierce battle between the bat and the ball as the surface is balanced for both bowlers and batters. As the game goes on, the pitch tends to provide somewhat greater advantages to the batters. Given that the wicket has seen a lot of usage and is worn down, spinners will have a say in the middle overs. Given the pitch’s condition and the fact that this is a ground known for protecting targets, the toss winner will likely choose to bat first.

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Shikhar Dhawan out of World Cup race? Veteran tipped to lead Asiad squad Laxman to coach

It seems like Shikhar Dhawan’s World Cup dream has ended. The veteran India opener is in line to lead India’s second string at the Asian Games in September. A decision on participation will be taken during the BCCI Apex Council Meeting on July 7. With the quadrennial games clashing with the Asia Cup 2023 & the World Cup 2023, a ‘B’ team will travel to China.

The BCCI has decided to send teams for the Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou in September-October. The men’s competition will coincide with India’s World Cup preparations so a second-string side is expected to take part in the continental event.

Also Read: BCCI to take final call on Asian Games 2023 on July 7

Dhawan has a near-spotless record in ICC tournaments. The veteran left-hander however has fallen down the pecking order, with the team management backing younger players. The 37-year-old is currently at the NCA building his fitness even as he was omitted from the squad for the West Indies tour.

Shikhar Dhawan’s name is doing rounds as the captain of the India B team that will take part in the quadrennial extravaganza. The left-hander is out of favour with Shubman Gill having replaced him at the top of the order. The 37-year-old led India for most of 2022, with Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya ‘resting’ with a focus on T20Is. Hardik Pandya is India’s designated T20I captain in recent times, but the all-rounder will remain unavailable due to the World Cup preparations.

Asian Games 2023: Dhawan captain, Laxman coach

• Full strength Women’s team, second string men’s side
• Shikhar Dhawan to lead, VVS Laxman as coach
• World Cup 2023 rejects to form Asiad squad.
• Final decision on July 7 during BCCI Apex Council Meeting.

Dhawan captain Punjab Kings in IPL 2023. With the team likely to be a youthful side, his experience could prove vital. He last played a T20I for India in 2021 against Sri Lanka. He will be accompanied by several non-World Cup stars, with many picked on IPL records. The likes of Rinku Singh, Sai Sudharsan and Tilak Varma could get their maiden call-ups. Deepak Hooda, Sanju Samson, Arshdeep Singh and Yashasvi Jaiswal could also feature should they miss out on the World Cup squad.

Apart from Dhawan, the Former Indian batter VVS Laxman can also join the Indian team as a head coach for the tournament. Asian Games don’t come under ICC and will not be recognised in International cricket.

The Women’s team meanwhile will be at full strength with no commitments. Harmanpreet Kaur’s side travel to Bangladesh in July, following which their calendar opens up. The Asian Games is likely to be the first assignment for the incoming head coach.

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Injury scare for Australia as Nathan Lyon suffers calf injury during second Ashes Test

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon suffered an Ashes injury scare when he limped off with a calf problem during the second day of the Ashes 2023 second Test at Lord’s. Lyon appeared to hold his calf muscle after running in from the boundary Thursday to field a shot from England’s Ben Duckett.

The 35-year-old slowly hobbled off the field and sat down for several minutes while a member of Australia’s medical team checked his injury. Appearing to wipe away tears, Lyon eventually limped around the boundary edge towards the dressing room while a staff member held on to stop the bowler losing his balance.

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“Nathan Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf while fielding in the final session today,” a Cricket Australia spokesman said.

“He will be further assessed after play. A further update, if available, will be shared in the morning.”

Lyon’s absence from the rest of the second day and potentially much longer is a huge setback for Australia’s bid to retain the Ashes. Pat Cummins’ side lead 1-0 after winning the first Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston.

Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon suffered an Ashes injury scare when he limped off with a calf problem during the second day of the second Test at Lord’s. Lyon appeared to hold his calf muscle after running in from the boundary Thursday to field a shot from England’s Ben Duckett.

The 35-year-old slowly hobbled off the field and sat down for several minutes while a member of Australia’s medical team checked his injury. Appearing to wipe away tears, Lyon eventually limped around the boundary edge towards the dressing room while a staff member held on to stop the bowler losing his balance.

“Nathan Lyon suffered an injury to his right calf while fielding in the final session today,” a Cricket Australia spokesman said.

“He will be further assessed after play. A further update, if available, will be shared in the morning.” Lyon’s absence from the rest of the second day and potentially much longer is a huge setback for Australia’s bid to retain the Ashes.

Pat Cummins’ side lead 1-0 after winning the first Test of the five-match series at Edgbaston. Earlier on Thursday, Lyon had dismissed Zak Crawley to claim his 496th Test wicket and ninth of the series.

Lyon’s appearance at Lord’s made him only the sixth man to play in 100 consecutive Tests and the third Australian after Allan Border and Mark Waugh. His 496 Test wickets place him eighth on the all-time list and fourth among spinners.

Shane Warne and Glenn McGrath are the only Australians to have taken more Test wickets than Lyon.

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Watch Twitter in splits after Marnus Labuschagne Chewing Gum antics during 2nd Ashes Test

Marnus Labuschagne: Ashes 2023 – Marnus Labuschagne never fails to amaze with his antics. After being caught taking a nap during WTC Final against India, Labuschagne did not waste chewing gum during day one of the second Ashes Test in Lord’s. In the 44th over of the innings, the Australian batter’s chewing fell on the ground while he was adjusting his gloves. Rather than throwing it back, Labuschagne immediately put that in his mouth.

Labuschagne’s chewing game antics left Twitter in splits. One of the users shared the video and wrote, “It seems Labuschagne don’t want to waste expensive chewing gum. Another user gave a hilarious reaction to the video. While one of the netizens was not happy with the Australian batter eating chewing gum after it fell on the ground.

It seems that marnus labuschagne don’t want to waste expensive chewing gum. 😂#Ashes2023

pic.twitter.com/0SvoIKjq3G

— Vipin Tiwari (@vipintiwari952) June 30, 2023

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Marnus Labuschagne: Speaking about Labuschagne, the right-hand batter scored 47 in the second Ashes Test before being dismissed by Ollie Robinson. Despite getting a start, Labuschagne failed to capitalize on it. Steve Smith’s masterful hundred enabled Australia to post 416.

Ashes 2023: England in command after commanding reply on day two of the Ashes Test

England continued to play Bazball as they came out all guns blazing in reply to Australia’s 416. Ben Duckett and Zak Crawley put on a 91-run stand and took Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood to the cleaners. While Australia removed Crawley for 47, Duckett continued to attack and raced to 98.

Australia failed to control the innings despite Duckett’s dismissal as Ben Stokes and Harry Brook kept ticking the scoreboard. The hosts closed day 2 on 278 for the loss of four wickets. England trail Australia by only 138 runs.

Day three, which is usually called the moving day of the Test promises to be a cracking affair. Australia would be aiming to take wickets, while England would be hoping to take a huge first-innings lead.

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BCCI mulls cooling off period for retired IPL stars

BCCI is unwilling to offer any respite to players wanting to play overseas. With several stars now announcing retirement to seek avenues abroad, the Indian Cricket Board is mulling a cooling-off period. While 12 months have been mooted, a final decision will be taken at the BCCI Apex Council Meeting on July 7.

The concerns for BCCI grew after Ambati Rayudu announced his retirement after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) reached the final of IPL 2023. However, days after CSK clinched the title, Rayudu was announced as one of the overseas signings for the inaugural Major League Cricket (MLC) season. The former India international will feature for the Texas Super Kings, a sister franchise of CSK.

Same yellove…. Different continent… Texcited… pic.twitter.com/23chhztHkK

— ATR (@RayuduAmbati) June 15, 2023

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As per multiple reports, the BCCI is worried that such a move sets a dangerous precedent. At present, there is no policy on retired players playing overseas. The board will discuss making one at the Apex Council Meeting. As per Indian Express, players might have to undergo a one-year cooling period. Should they want to feature in Indian cricket in any capacity, obtaining a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the board will become mandatory.

Like Ambati Rayudu, former India internationals Robin Uthappa and Yusuf Pathan played in ILT20 last year for the Dubai Capitals. With T20 leagues mushrooming around the globe, there rare concerns that more Indian players could follow them. IPL franchises dominate ownership in the CPL, SA20, ILT20 and MLC.

Several former cricketers have called for Indian players to be allowed in foreign leagues. The BCCI however remains adamant about holding onto their domestic talent. The cooling-off period thus discourages Indian players from participating in overseas leagues.

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IND vs WI Tests: No Jason Holder Nicholas Pooran as West Indies announce training camp squad

With just two weeks to go for the IND vs WI Test, Cricket West Indies has announced its preparation camp squad for the series. Kraigg Brathwaite will continue to lead the side, but there are glaring absences due to the World Cup Qualifiers. The Men in Maroon are in Zimbabwe until July 9, three days before the India vs West Indies 1st Test in Dominica.

CWI Men’s Selection Panel today named the 18-member squad for the preparation camp ahead of the start of the two-match Cycle Pure Agarbathi Test Series against India in the Caribbean. pic.twitter.com/YMijkZsR9p

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) June 29, 2023

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It is important to note that the announcement is of a preparatory squad. Several West Indies all-format players are currently in Zimbabwe featuring in the World Cup Qualifiers. The likes of Jason Holder, Nicholas Pooran, Roston Chase, Kyle Mayers and Alzarri Joseph are all expected to feature should they arrive in time for the 1st Test. West Indies play their last Super Six game on July 7, with the final on July 9.

The journey from Harare to Dominica is long with very limited flights available. That puts the participation of their all-format players in jeopardy. Should West Indies however make it to the final, they could simply field an inferior team. Reaching the final guarantees a World Cup place, winning the tournament has no added incentive.

Among the players named in the 18-man squad include Test specialists Brathwaite and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, alongside Josh Da Silva and Kemar Roach. Shannon Gabriel, Anderson Phillip, Rakheem Cornwall, Jayden Seales & Nkrumah Bonner are also part of the camp. Some of the new faces include Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze and Jair McAllister.

The training camp begins at CCG in Antigua on Friday, 30 June. The team travels to Dominica on Sunday 9 July. Holder & Co are expected to join the team directly in Dominica. India themselves hold a training camp in Barbados, before travelling for the match.

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Tickets All you need to know about ticket pricing booking & reservations

ICC ODI World Cup 2023: The much-awaited schedule of ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is out on June 27, with exactly 100 days to go for the event set to start from October 5 in India. Last year’s finalists, England and New Zealand will kick off the tournament opener at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

48 matches will be played across 10 venues in India, with the final set to be played on November 19. With the schedule out, fans are excited to know about ticket bookings and prices for the showpiece event.

The most talked about the match will undoubtedly be India vs Pakistan match on October 15 in Ahmedabad. Here we tell you how to book ICC ODI World Cup 2023 tickets online.

Also Read: WC starts on Oct 5 with ENG vs NZ, IND vs AUS on Oct 8, WC Final on Nov 19

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Tickets: All you need to know about pre-booking and prices

The tickets for the ICC World Cup 2023 will soon be available online, according to a report in The Economic Times. Cricket enthusiasts and fans across the globe can pre-book their tickets from the official ICC Cricket World Cup website

Besides, tickets will also be available on Bookmyshow, Paytm, Paytm Insiders. The tickets will mostly be available online and will have limited offline sales. 

The price range for the tickets will be between Rs 500 and Rs 10,000 per ticket. The prices will depend on the venue and the match. 

ICYMI, the fixtures for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 have been released ⬇️#CWC23 https://t.co/dakTklwcYe

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 28, 2023

India’s full Schedule for ICC ODI World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma-led India will kick off the ODI World Cup 2023 campaign by facing Australia on October 8 in Chennai. After that India will play two crucial matches against New Zealand in Dharmsala and England in Lucknow. The much-awaited India vs Pakistan match is on October 15.

India’s matches in World Cup 2023 

INDIA vs AUSTRALIA: October 8, Chennai 

INDIA vs AFGHANISTAN: October 11, Delhi 

INDIA vs PAKISTAN: October 15, Ahmedabad 

INDIA vs BANGLADESH: October 19, Pune 

INDIA vs New Zealand: October 22, Dharamshala 

INDIA vs ENGLAND: October 29, Lucknow 

INDIA vs QF2: November 2, Mumbai 

INDIA vs SOUTH AFRICA: November 5, Kolkata 

IND vs QF1: November 11, Bengaluru 

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India vs Pakistan ODI World Cup 2023 Tickets to be released soon Deets here

India vs Pakistan: ODI World Cup 2023 – The highly anticipated schedule of ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is unveiled and the main talking point is India vs Pakistan match. The two arch-rivals will be playing for eighth time in the 50-over World Cups on October 15 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India have never lost to Pakistan in the 50-over World Cup game, and fans can’t wait for the tickets for his high-profile clash.

ICC is yet to release information about the tickets, but one thing is sure the physical sale of tickets would be limited as BCCI does not want a stampede-like situation that happened during the IPL in Ahmedabad. The online sale of tickets will soon be released, with fans booking tickets from the ICC site and other BCCI-powered ticking apps.

Also read: ENG vs NZ to mark WC start on Oct 5, IND vs AUS on Oct 8, ICC unveils Full Schedule

India vs Pakistan: All you need to know about IND vs PAK ticket booking and reservations

The tickets for the ICC World Cup 2023 will soon be available online, according to a report in The Economic Times. Cricket enthusiasts and fans across the globe can pre-book their tickets from the official ICC Cricket World Cup website.

Besides, tickets will also be available on Bookmyshow, Paytm, Paytm Insiders. The tickets will mostly be available online and will have limited offline sales.

The price range for the tickets for India vs Pakistan match will be between Rs 1000 and Rs 10,000 per ticket. The prices will depend on the venue and the match. The ticket prices for India vs Pakistan match is higher because there will be a lot of demand for passes. In addition to that, a lot of high-profile celebrities will be in attendance to watch this blockbuster clash.

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour 2023 was launched on a stratospheric scale 😍

Countdown to cricket’s greatest spectacle has begun 🏆

More ➡️ https://t.co/mKCK0WYxIg

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— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) June 27, 2023

India will host Pakistan in an ODI match after 10 years. The last time the Men in Green had played an ODI was in 2012/13 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

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Rajasthan Royals plan to lure Jos Buttler with monumental 4-year deal

Rajasthan Royals are eyeing a long term future with Jos Buttler. The 2008 champions are set to offer the England captain a lucrative four-year deal. Buttler, who has a remarkable record for the franchise, also represents the Paarl Royals in the SA20.

It is believed that the deal with Buttler has not yet been formally presented, and it is unknown if the T20 World Cup champion captain will accept it. Although the precise amount is uncertain, considering his earning potential in the competition, it would be worth crores annually. Buttler was retained in IPL 2022 for a price of Rs 10 crore.

Also Read: BCCI puts IPL stars on notice, ‘improve conduct or be SNUBBED’

Buttler has been part of the Rajasthan Royals set-up since 2018. He has a remarkable record for Rajasthan, with five centuries and 18 fifties in 71 matches.

Should the deal be completed, it remains to be seen how the same is navigated through the IPL Auction process. Buttler would most likely be guaranteed retention when the mega auction returns after IPL 2025.

England players are particularly in demand, given the white-ball revolution that saw them lift the 2019 World Cup and 2022 T20 World Cup. Jason Roy recently cancelled his deal with ECB to play in the MLC. Moeen Ali is expected to do so with Texas Super Kings next year.

Jofra Archer was reportedly in talks with the Mumbai Indians about a deal that would require his team’s approval to represent England, according to The Daily Mail.

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Check Pictures of Virat Kohli roaming as free bird on the streets of London

Virat Kohli: Virat Kohli cannot enjoy few things as a common man in India, but the legendary batter can experience certain small joys of life outside India. Kohli, who is currently on a vacation in London was seen enjoying his stroll on the streets of London. The 35-year-old aced the causal look and was seen in a white T-shirt and black sweatshirt.

After playing World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia in Oval, Kohli is on a month-long break in London with his family. The right-hand batter attended a spiritual program along with Anushka Sharma and now is busy exploring London.

Virat Kohli roaming at London Streets today's morning. 🥹🤍 pic.twitter.com/7RQXozahy2

— Akshat (@AkshatOM10) June 28, 2023

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Virat Kohli: Netzines react to Kohli’s picture say ‘What is Vin Diesel doing alongside Kohli

Kohli’s picture became viral in no time, and netizens found Vin Diesel’s look alike and started commenting on the same. One of the users wrote, “Vin Diesel and Virat Kohli both didn’t recognize each other.”

Another one commented, “What is Vin Diesel doing with him.” After the vacation, attention shifts to West Indies tour for Kohli. For the unversed, Kohli loves walking and never misses an opportunity to walk outside India. Speaking to Star Sports, the legendary batter said,

“I have not walked once in India and that is something I miss so badly. During my childhood, our go-to market was Jwala Heri in West Delhi. I used to go there regularly. I would park my scooty and roam over there.”

“That’s something that I really miss. If someone gives me 12 hours, I would honestly just walk around. That’s a different joy of walking on the road, go whichever shop you want, eat or buy something.”

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IND vs WI: Kohli aims to get back to form during the Test series

Kohli missed out on scoring runs in the WTC final against Australia. The 35-year-old’s dismissal in the second innings triggered a collapse, and India yet again failed to win the final of WTC. After that disappointment, Kohli would be eager to get back to form during the Windies tour.

The Caribbean land holds a special place for the former India captain as it was here that he made his Test debut 12 years ago.

While Kohli could not make his Test debut count as he was dismissed for 19 across both innings, he would be eager to make amends during the two-match Test series against the Windies. Kohli also requires just 178 runs to complete a 1000 Test runs against West Indies.

Kohli has already scored over 1000 runs against Australia (2,042), England (1,991), South Africa (1,236), and Sri Lanka (1,085).

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Duleep Trophy LIVE Score: North Zone dominates vs North East; Central falters vs East Zone on Day 1

Duleep Trophy LIVE Score: The Duleep Trophy 2023 quarterfinals kicked off in Bengaluru with an exciting day of cricket. Day 1 of the two quarterfinals featured East Zone against Central Zone and North Zone against North East.

Match: North Zone vs. North East

Dhruv Shorey and Nishant Sindhu were the stars for North Zone on Day 1 as their innings powered North Zone to 302/6 at Stumps.

Shorey registered a composed century, while Nishant Sindhu made a valuable contribution with an unbeaten 76.

Stumps Day 1: North Zone – 306/6 in 86.6 overs (Pulkit Narang 23 off 66, Nishant Sindhu 76 off 113) #NZvNEZ #DuleepTrophy #QF2

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) June 28, 2023

After being put to bat, North Zone started in a disappointing fashion as Ankit Kalsi got dismissed for a golden duck.

Shorey and Prashant Chopra then showed resilience at the crease and formed a crucial partnership.

Also Read: Shocking! No LIVE Streaming or Broadcast of Duleep Trophy 2023

However, North East made a comeback in post-lunch session and reduced North Zone to 162 for 4 in the 46th over.

But Shorey and Nishant Sindhu turned the tide, forming a crucial partnership of 80 runs for the fifth wicket.

Kishan Singha then dismissed Shorey and captain Jayant Yadav in quick successions, reducing North Zone to 242 for 6. With nearly 30 overs remaining in the day, North Zone needed a rescue act, which came in the form of Nishant Sindhu and Pulkit Narang’s partnership for the seventh wicket. They contributed 64 runs, guiding North Zone to a healthy position before bad light forced the day’s play to be called off.

North Zone Playing XI:
Dhruv Shorey, Prashant Chopra, Ankit Kumar, Harshit Rana, Nishant Sindhu, Baltej Singh, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Ankit Kalsi, Jayant Yadav (c), Siddarth Kaul, Pulkit Narang

North East Zone Playing XI:
Kishan Lyngdoh, Nilesh Lamichaney, Rongsen Jonathan (c), Langlonyamba Keishangbam, Joseph Lalthankhuma, L Kishan Singha, Prafullomani Singh (wk), Palzor Tamang, Imliwati Lemtur, Pheiroijam Jotin, Dippu Sangma

Match: Central Zone vs. East Zone

Central Zone had a bad outing on Day 1 against East Zone as the side got bundled out for 182 after opting to bat first.

Pacer Manisankar Murasingh was the star for East Zone as he picked up a 5-wicket haul as Central Zone got bowled out cheaply.

Stumps Day 1: East Zone – 32/2 in 11.6 overs (Sudip Kumar Gharami 19 off 33, Shahbaz Nadeem 6 off 7) #CZvEZ #DuleepTrophy #QF1

— BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) June 28, 2023

All-rounder Rinku Singh was the top scorer for the Central Zone with a gritty 38.

Meanwhile, East Zone lost two quick wickets and ended the day on 32/2 in 12 overs at stumps.

East Zone Playing XI:

Abhimanyu Easwaran (c), Sudip Kumar Gharami, Anustup Majumdar, Riyan Parag, Manisankar Murasingh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kumar Kushagra( wk), Shahbaz Nadeem, Akash Deep, Shantanu Mishra, Ishan Porel

Central Zone Playing XI:

Himanshu Mantri, Shubham S Sharma, Kunal Chandela, Vivek Singh, Saransh Jain, Rinku Singh, Upendra Yadav (wk), Shivam Mavi (c), Saurabh Kumar, Avesh Khan, Yash Thakur

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Indian Womens Head Coach to SELCTED on 30th June Amol Mazumdar & Tushar Arother Final candidates

The Indian Women’s cricket team had coach is set to be decided on 30th June. Ever since Ramesh Powar was sacked, Hrishikesh Kanitkar has been the acting head for Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. But now, a permanent head coach is set to be selected with Amol mazumdar and Tushar Arothe being the final candidates.

The shortlist for the Indian Women’s team’s head coach job includes Amol Muzumdar and Tushar Arothe, who are among those to be interviewed on June 30.

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While Arothe has coached the Indian team in the past, Muzumdar, who is also in talks to become Baroda coach, has had stints with IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals and the South African national team.

It has also been learnt that Englishman and ex-Durham head coach, Jon Lewis has also applied for the job. The Cricket Advisory Committee comprising Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjpe and Sulakshana Naik will conduct the interviews in Mumbai.

“The interviews will be conducted on Friday,” a BCCI official told PTI.

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The Harmanpreet Kaur-led India, guilty of throwing away knock-out games from winning positions in multi-team events over the past five years, has been without a head coach since Ramesh Powar was sacked in December.

Batting coach Hrishikesh Kanitkar was in charge of the team in the T20 World Cup in South Africa earlier this year.

India have a tour of Bangladesh scheduled for next month and the announcement on the head coach’s front will be made before that.

“I don’t think bringing back Tushar will be a good choice. The team needs someone with fresh ideas. Someone like Amol is the right person to take the team forward. The management needs to build a big pool of players before the T20 World Cup next year, which will also be held in Bangladesh,” said a former India player.

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