In the match between Bangladesh and Australia, The Tigers, batting first, put 306 runs on the board, their highest total in this World Cup.

Once again, Australian bowling had to rely on Adam Zampa for wickets, as the wrist-spinner took a two-wicket haul and now has the most wickets (22) for Australia by a spinner in a single edition.

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Other than Zampa, Australia also relied on Marnus Labuschagne’s fielding and produced two scintillating run-outs. Out of the two, one run-out that took over the internet was of Mahmudullah’s, where Marnus produced a Johnty Rhodes-like run-out.

During the 36th over of Bangladesh’s innings, Josh Hazlewood bowled a length ball which Towhid Hridoy hit towards cover and ran for a single. Labuschagne chased the ball and picked it up using one hand, and then produced an under-arm direct hit at the striker’s end. Mahmudullah tried to make it to his crease by making a desperate dive, but unfortunately, he was found short of his crease. Here is the video of the dismissal.

The run-out was only inspired by Jonty, as the legendary South African fielder inspired the cricketing world after he ran Inzamam-ul-Haq out in the 1992 World Cup.

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Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has taken a swipe at Pakistan’s bowling attack, suggesting that he should have had an average of 200 against them. The remark came in response to Pakistan’s dwindling chances of making it to the semi-finals of the 2023 World Cup after New Zealand’s victory over Sri Lanka.

Pakistan’s hopes relied heavily on a Sri Lankan win, but the setback has made their task against England even more challenging. To secure a semi-final berth, Babar Azam’s team now needs to defeat England by at least 287 runs in their final group match.

Sehwag, known for his outspoken nature, had earlier stirred controversy with a ‘Pakistan Zindabhaag’ tweet, hinting at Pakistan’s premature exit from the tournament. This tweet sparked a heated exchange between fans from both sides of the border.

In response to a Pakistan fan claiming their bowlers troubled Sehwag, an Indian fan pointed out Sehwag’s impressive average of nearly 91 against Pakistan. Sehwag quoted this tweet and took a dig at Pakistan’s bowling attack.

“Nahi yaar, Wasim bhai ke retirement ke baad jaise yeh thhey, 200 ki avg honi chahiye tha inke saath. But jo bhi ho, tab bhi aur ab bhi Inke Mazzey lene mein maza aata hai.” Translated, he expressed that considering the quality of Pakistan’s bowling after Wasim Akram’s retirement, he should have had an average of 200 against them, but regardless, it is still enjoyable to play against them,” he wrote on X.

Sehwag’s comment adds to the speculation that an India-New Zealand semi-final is imminent, as many former cricketers have already accepted this likelihood. Meanwhile, Pakistan faces a tough challenge against England, and the cricketing world eagerly awaits the outcome of their final group match.

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In the 44th match of the ICC World Cup 2023, England won the toss and elected to bat first against Pakistan.

The Men in Green have made one change to their playing XI. Babar Azam said, “We have good bowlers, we will try to get them out cheaply.”

Pakistan’s slimmest chances of qualifying for the semi-final are over after England opted to bat first. The Men in Green will have to cross what ever total England set in a span of few overs.

Pakistan Playing XI: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (w), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Haris Rauf

England Playing XI: J Bairstow, D Malan, J Root, B Stokes, H Brook, J Buttler (C) (W), M Ali, C Woakes, D Willey, G A’inson, A Rashid

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Former Pakistan cricket captain Shoaib Malik has shared valuable insights with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) following the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup semifinals. Malik shares the need for a broader pool of players in every cricket format, drawing inspiration from India’s approach to the game.

“In the World Cup, India covered all aspects—not just bowling, batting, and fielding. They faced injuries but had a backup plan. Looking ahead, it’s crucial to have a pool of players in every format. Players should receive equal chances so that they’re prepared when opportunities arise. While we go through rebuilding, we often don’t stick to our decisions and lack consistency in implementation,” Malik said on A Sports.

Misbah-ul-Haq, Malik’s former teammate and co-panelist, identified another problem—the team’s resistance to constructive criticism when performing well.

“After winning every series and delivering strong performances, we are not receptive to suggestions for improvement. This applies not just to players but the entire system,” Misbah said.

“We should identify areas for improvement, even when winning. Facing strong teams in top tournaments gives us a clearer picture. Those who bring up these issues often encounter resistance from the entire system,” he added.

Misbah also expressed concern about Pakistan’s spinners, whose vulnerabilities were exposed once the pacers struggled.

“When our pacers were doing well, they masked the weaknesses of our spinners. As a team management, it is essential to address areas that need improvement, particularly in high-pressure situations against top teams. Then again, NRR concerns will arise,” he said.

Wasim Akram and Moin Khan added their perspectives.

“There was a lack of planning and poor fitness, “Moin Khan said.

“There is no quick fix. The issue is that we’ll forget about it the moment the World Cup is over,” Wasim Akram added.

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Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim has suggested Babar Azam to step down gracefully after World Cup debacle in India.

The Men in Green failed to qualify for the semi-finals. Pakistan came to India with a lot of expectations and even won two games on the trot.

However, their downward spiral started after suffering a crushing defeat against India at the Narendra Modi Stadium. They lost three more matches against Australia, Afghanistan and South Africa.

Babar has been mediocre with the bat despite his exceptional track record in the fifty-over format.

“Babar Azam should step down gracefully from captaincy and set an example. It is not just about him but for other leaders as well. The results have to be considered,” he said.

The Men in Green will play the last contest of the World Cup campaign against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

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Imran Tahir is working as a commentator in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. In the game between Australia and Bangladesh in Pune, the veteran spinner opened up never-heard-before story about his struggles.

He was born in Pakistan and played a lot of cricket in the sub-continent nation. However, he never got a break and shifted to South Africa to play international cricket.

“I worked in a shop and even put boxes in a truck. No work is small and I was never ashamed of what I was doing. My aim was not just to play one match for South Africa and feel happy. It took me five years to break into South Africa team. I was 32 when I was included in the squad for the 2011 World Cup,” he said.

Gautam Gambhir, who was present in the commentary box, lauded Tahir for speaking about his hardwork.

“I am really impressed as he didn’t hide his about his struggles before becoming an international cricketer. There are many people who hide about their professions,” he said.

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Allan Donald is set to end his stint as the pace bowling coach for the Bangladesh cricket team once their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey concludes. The decision comes after Bangladesh’s exit from the World Cup semifinals race, with their final league match against Australia scheduled for Saturday.

During a team meeting, Donald informed the players about his choice to step down, as reported by Cricbuzz. A top official from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed the news.

“He told us in the team meeting that he won’t continue with us after this World Cup,” the official said.

Donald joined the BCB in March last year for the T20 World Cup in Australia, and his contract was extended until the ODI World Cup in India after performing well in the role.

The decision to part ways with Donald reportedly follows BCB seeking an explanation from him regarding comments on Angelo Mathews‘ timed-out dismissal, despite being part of Bangladesh’s coaching staff.

“He had the option to share his personal views later. As a part of the team management, speaking about team decisions publicly violates the code of conduct. He could have discussed it within the team or directly with the player. Informing the BCB could have been done privately, not in public,” the official added.

In response to the BCB seeking an explanation, Donald remained composed.

“I’m fine with it if they (BCB) want an explanation. As far as I’m concerned, the explanation was already in the news today,” Donald said.

Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign has been disappointing, with only two wins in eight matches. They began with a victory over Afghanistan but faced six consecutive defeats, leading to their elimination from the semifinal race.

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For the 43rd match of ICC World Cup 2023, England will take on Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 11. This match is important for England from the point of view of qualifying for the Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan have virtually crashed out of ICC World Cup 2023, as they need to beat England by 287 runs or chase the target in 2.3 overs to qualify for semi-finals, which seems highly unlikely. 

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This article will shed light on the preview, pitch report, and playing XI of the upcoming England-Pakistan match.

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Match Details

Match: England vs Pakistan

Time: November 11, 2:00 pm

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Head-to-Head

In ODI cricket, both teams have faced each other 91 times so far. In this, England have won 56 matches, while Pakistan have won 32 matches. Both teams have clashed 10 times in the ODI World Cup. Pakistan have won 5 matches, while England have won 4 matches. One match was drwan.

Pitch Report

The England vs Pakistan match will be played in Kolkata. This ground is good for both batsmen and bowlers, so the team performing best here will win. So far 38 ODI matches have been played on this ground. The team batting first 22 times has won.

Weather Report

The temperature will range around 28°C. There is a 0% chance of rain in Kolkata tomorrow. The humidity will be around 60%.

Where can you watch this match?

Fans can tune in to Disney+Hotstar to watch the match digitally. TV viewers can enjoy the match on Star Sports 1 and 2.

Probable XI: 

England: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (captain and wicketkeeper), Moeen Ali, Chris Woakes, David Willey, Atkinson, Adil Rashid.

Pakistan: Abdullah Shafiq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (right), Mohammad Rizwan (wicketkeeper), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Hasan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, Haris Rauf.

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Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Bangladesh in the ICC World Cup 2023.

“It is a good pitch to bat on but we want to take advantage of early moisture. We will have to improve our performances against the spinners in the middle-overs,” Pat Cummins said.

Glenn Maxwell, who scored a double hundred in the previous game against Afghanistan, is not playing against Bangladesh. Mitchell Starc has been dropped as well. Steve Smith is making a comeback.

“We would have batted in any case and put runs on the board,” Najmul Hossain Shanto said.

Bangladesh XI: Litton Das, Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman,

Australia XI: David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Sean Abbott, Pat Cummins (c), Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood

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Shoaib Malik has played T20 cricket worldwide. He has been a part of all the big T20 leagues in England, India, Australia and West Indies.

In his recent conversation with Wasim Akram, Misbah-ul-Haq, Moin Khan and the show presenter on ASports, the veteran spoke about the Big Bash League in Australia.

“Big Bash League is the best T20 tournament in the world in terms of cricketing activities. The competition is at a different level and you can learn a lot by playing in the league. Their training sessions and fitness parameters are top notch. Australia is a tough nation and even the normal individuals workout like real athletes,” he said.

Wasim Akram pinpointed the long schedule of the Big Bash League. “Their long schedule is a concern. It is played for a long duration of time and I believe Cricket Australia is working on reducing the number of matches,” he said.

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