Changes in original schedule of ODI World Cup expected in coming days, says Jay Shah

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New Delhi, July 27 (IANS)

BCCI secretary Jay Shah said on Thursday that changes in the original schedule of the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup is expected to be made in next few days, without specifying if it also includes the highlyanticipated India-Pakistan clash at Ahmedabad.

IANS had reported on Wednesday that the BCCI officials during their meeting with representatives of ODI World Cup hosting state venues in the national capital, will also discuss the change of India-Pakistan match date from October 15, owing to its clash with the first day of Navaratri festival. With the marquee match of the World Cup clashing with the first day of the Navaratri, the local police have told the BCCI that it would find it difficult to take care

"You can expect to see some changes to the original World Cup schedule which will be cleared in the coming two, three or four days, following some requests for changes from two to three member boards. The changes will be there in the schedule, but not in venues. The ICC and BCCI logistics teams are looking into it," said Shah in a press conference.

Shah also informed that fastbowler Jasprit Bumrah could play in the T20I series against Ireland in August. Notably, Bumrah last played competitive cricket in September 2022 during T20Is against Australia, before a recurrence in back injury meant he has been out of action since then.

He has been undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru since undergoing back surgery in New Zealand in March this year. BCCI had said in a medical update last week that Bumrah was bowling with full intensity in the nets.

"Bumrah is totally fit and he may go to Ireland," said Shah.

Speaking about that, Sreesanth, who was part of the team that won the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 and also the ODI World Cup in 2011 with the Indian team, said, “I have to thank the team management really over here, especially the likes of head coach JP Duminy, we were always discussing what needs to be done and how to go about it. Whatever work ethic we have and all the hard work really shows on the field and obviously experience is something that helps.

Ashes 2023, 5th Test: I’ve never seen Australia play with so much fear, says Michael Vaughan

Harare, July 28 (IANS) Considered at one time to be among the most explosive and dynamic bowlers in the white-ball game, former India pacer S. Sreesanth introduced himself to the Zim Afro T10 with a game-changing over.

Defending eight runs for the Eoin Morgan-led Harare Hurricanes against the high-flying Cape Town Samp Army, Sreesanth, first picked a wicket and then effected a run-out as the Hurricanes tied the game and then won it in the Super Over in dramatic fashion. The 40-year-old was

“It was a very important match for the Harare Hurricanes, we had to win this game against the Cape Town Samp Army, and I am very grateful that I could deliver for the team when called upon in such a pressure situation. That I could be a part of that storied ending to the game, even at the age of 40, bowling fast and delivering those yorkers nicely was fantastic. I am grateful, God has been very kind,” a smiling Sreesanth said.

Sreesanth was away from the game for years because of a ban by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for his alleged involvement in the IPL 2016 match-fixing scandal. He returned to cricket after winning a court case. However, that final over against Cape Town Samp Army proved that being away from the game did not have any impact on his bowling.

"I always have this attitude that I will not give up, even if it is one ball. I always like to run hard and give my best. So, I think it is all about the experience and I have to really thank the players on the field and the captain Eoin Morgan, who was talking to me and telling me what to do and guiding me,” he was quoted as saying by the organisers of Zim Afro T10.

The Indian ace has always been a fan favourite and never misses out on a chance to entertain them.

Talking about the future, Sreesanth said, “I genuinely believe that if the Harare Hurricanes do well in the Zim Afro T10 and go on to win the tournament, whether I am playing or not, I need to be a part of it and the main plan and aim is to go on and lift the title with my team.”

London, July 29 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has said that some of Australia's batting on day two of the final Ashes 2023 Test at The Oval was the worst and he has never seen Aussies play with so much fear. Half-century from Steve Smith, along with vital contributions from captain Pat Cummins and off-spinner Todd Murphy helped Australia take a lead of 12 runs against England after being bowled for 295 in the closing stages of the play on Friday.

Throughout the Day 2, Australia were content with a tentative approach as England's seamers bowled with immense control and discipline.

"They are taking home the urn, but I’ve never seen Australia play with so much fear. They are usually so aggressive and try to take the game forward," Vaughan told BBC Test Match Special.

“They have just sat in to bat a long period of time without remembering you have to put a bit of pressure on the bowlers. This morning I thought it was the worst I’ve ever seen Australia bat in my time watching them. They never play like that," he added. However, England pacer Stuart Broad, who took 2-49, said he was not surprised by the tourists' method.

"They stuck to the style of play that has been very successful for many years. Our style of play isn't about wanting other teams to emulate it," Broad said.

"It just works really well for us. Ultimately Australia are world Test champions, won every game in their home summer, and they are not going to change their style of play just because we have a different style," he added.