Top Trending Cricket News of The Day Feb 20, 2023
Top Trending Cricket News of The Day today – Feb 20, 2023
No 1. “We Failed India’s Examination,” says Australia Coach Andrew McDonald
Australia’s head coach, Andrew McDonald, made no apologies for his team’s defeat in the second innings of the second Test here, declaring that they “failed the examination” of India. Australia, who appeared to be in good shape with 61 for one at stumps on day 2, lost nine second-innings wickets for 48 runs to be all out for 113. India then chased down the winning mark of 115 for four wickets, taking a 2-0 lead and retaining the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
No 2. ‘Vice-Captain’ KL Rahul Is Absent From India Test Team, Sparking Controversy
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the roster for the third and fourth Tests against Australia, although there was a significant discrepancy in the identification of KL Rahul. At the board’s team announcement, the Karnataka batter, who has been in bad form, no longer had the ‘vice-captain’ tag in front of his name. Fans are perplexed by the action, wondering if the opening batter has been demoted.
No 3. Women’s T20 World Cup: New Zealand Advances to Semi-Finals; Pakistan and Sri Lanka Lose
The struggle to reach the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals will be decided in the last group match, after New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 102 runs at Boland Park in Paarl on Sunday. “We’ve given ourselves a chance, albeit a small, tiny one,” New Zealand captain Sophie Devine said. Australia is certain to win Group One, but the other qualifiers will not be determined until South Africa plays Bangladesh at Newlands in Cape Town on Tuesday.
No 4. Women’s T20 World Cup: Rashada Williams is found guilty of violating the ICC Rules of Conduct
Rashada Williams of the West Indies has been penalised 15% of her match fee for violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The event occurred on Friday during her team’s Group 2 match against Ireland in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2023. Williams was found guilty of violating Article 2.12 of the International Cricket Council’s Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which prohibits “inappropriate physical contact with a Player, Player Support Personnel, Umpire, Match Referee, or any other person (including a spectator) during an International Match.”
No 5. Multan Sultans complete an EASY victory against Islamabad in the PSL 2023, with David Miller and Abbas Afridi shining
Islamabad United struggled to get going at any point in the game when down by 191. Colin Munro and Rassie van der Dussen both delivered solid performances. It, however, was insufficient. Multan Sultans had earlier established a competitive total on the board due to brilliant fifties from Mohammad Rizwan and David Miller. Earlier in the game, Islamabad United won the toss and chose to bat first.
No 6. PSL 2023: Fans will never forget Karachi Kings’ victory over Lahore Qalandars
Cricket is a game that frequently plays with the hearts of the viewers more than anything else, but when the players turn the tables on us, the thrill is palpable. The Karachi Kings ultimately won their first PSL encounter, batting the Lahore Qalandars off the field in a complete reversal. Supporters are happy, and they’ve forgotten the Kings’ three losses this season since the triumph, especially against last year’s champions, trumps all.
