ICC learned a big lesson from the final drama

KARACHI: ICC has learned a big lesson from the final drama of World Cup 2019 as boundaries will not count for tie breakers this time.

The final played in England in 2019 ended in a very controversial manner, in which England was declared the winner against New Zealand, after the match was tied, the super over also remained equal due to the boundaries made by both teams. It was calculated that the English team was ahead, which led to them being declared champions, much to the dismay of Kiwi fans.

Taking a lesson from this controversy, this time the ICC clarified that not only the knockout, but if the score is equal in all matches, then there will be a super over, if the score is equal in this too, then there will be another super over. In this way, the series can continue until the winning side is determined.

Like the last World Cup, this time also all the teams will play 9 matches in the preliminary stage, 2 points for victory and 1 point for no decision, top 4 teams will play semi-final, if 2 or more sides are equal in points. Then only the teams with better run rate will be able to participate in the knockout match. A reserve day has also been set aside for semi-finals and finals.

It should be remembered that the World Cup in India is starting on Thursday, the finalist teams of the last mega event, England and New Zealand, will compete in the opening match. will

'Watch the match at home': Anushka and Kohli's advice to ticket aspirants

Mumbai: Famous Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and Indian cricketer Virat Kohli are fed up with those asking for tickets for the ICC World Cup 2023 matches and have advised them to sit at home and enjoy cricket.

 

Former Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has released a special message on his Instagram account for his friends who are asking him for tickets for ICC World Cup 2023 matches.

Virat Kohli said in his Instagram story that 'ICC World Cup has started so I want to request all my friends that please! Don't ask me for a ticket'.

He advised his friends to 'enjoy cricket at home'.

 

On the other hand, Anushka Sharma also released a statement on her Instagram account about the tickets, taking her husband's word forward.

Anushka Sharma said, "And I want to say that if there is no response from Kohli, please don't ask me for the ticket for the match."

 

"Thank you all for understanding our point," he added.

Remember that the World Cup in India is starting from Thursday, October 5, the finalist teams of the last mega event England and New Zealand will compete in the opening match.

It can't happen: Ali Zafar reacts to Chahat Fateh Ali Khan's World Cup anthem

Karachi: Pakistan's world-renowned singer Ali Zafar, comedian and self-proclaimed singer Fateh Ali Khan has reacted strongly to the Cricket World Cup 2023 and said that the problem is my opinion.

 

Ali Khan continues to be the anthem for Pakistanis winning on social media due to his unique approach to the Cricket World Cup 2023 which is quite popular in Pakistan.

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan has released an anthem titled 'Jeetenge Bhai Jeetenge', the video of which he has uploaded on social media website X (Twitter) and YouTube.

The lyrics of 'Jeetenge Bhai Jeetenge' have been penned by him, in the video he is humming in his unique voice while dancing, due to which his anthem has become the center of attention of users on social media.

While the social media users expressed an interesting reaction to this anthem, even the world famous singer Ali Zafar could not remain silent.

Aslaam O Alikum G
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Song ( released ) MashaAllah pic.twitter.com/r8EUNYs1o7

— Chahat Fateh Ali Khan (@chahat_fateh) October 3, 2023

Ali Zafar said that this cannot be done, they have taken advantage of my busy schedule, this is not good at all, and no one can compete with them.

The singer announced to the fans that "I will finish my performance and go to the studio and there myself will prepare the anthem for the Cricket World Cup 2023".

 

It should be noted that after the reaction of cricket fans to the World Cup 2023 anthem released by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Ali Zafar announced the creation of the World Cup anthem.

The singer gave good news to his fans and said that 'I have an idea under which I can prepare an anthem together with all of you'.

Ye nahin ho sakta. He took advantage of my busy schedule during the tours. Not fair. Can never match this.

Lemme get into the studios once I am done with performances. How’s the team looking ? #WorldCup2023 #worldcupanthem https://t.co/SSqJZOyFBW

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) October 3, 2023

 

In his video message, he invited the young music composers, writers and producers of Pakistan to join him in making Anthem together.

Later, Ali Zafar informed his fans that he has started working on the new World Cup anthem.

 

The singer had said that the title of the song will be 'Mazha Aya' while his co-producer Ali Mustafa, who also worked on his song 'Khel Jame Ga', will be working on the lyrics.

OK guys! A good news regarding the World Cup anthem ! Flight mein aik “aamad” huee hai.
Kaam start ho gaya hai. Anthem ka title aik dum se aaya….

“MAZA AAYA!”

Work started with my dear friend, co arranger/producer @djalimustafa who also worked with me on “Ab Khel Jame Ga”.… https://t.co/38Q8eMDZmU pic.twitter.com/AOTfnSEVlW

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) September 26, 2023

 

Last month on September 20, the International Cricket Council (ICC) released the official anthem of the Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

Hello all,

Firstly thank you for the love and faith.

Keeping in mind your thoughts and wishes for the World Cup cricket anthem, I have an idea on how we can create a masterpiece together. Check out the link below.

It's an exciting experiment that can work wonders if done… pic.twitter.com/HqLyJxdSEE

— Ali Zafar (@AliZafarsays) September 24, 2023

Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh has performed the special song 'Dil Jashan Bole' released on ICC's social media accounts while the music is composed by Pritam.

Naseem Shah's absence is a big blow for Pakistan, Scott Styris

KARACHI: The role of the middle order in Pakistan's success in the World Cup has started to be considered important.

 

In a TV show, former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris and coach Mike Hesson detailed the green shirts' prospects, with Styris describing Naseem Shah's absence as a huge blow for the team.

He said that Pakistan will miss Naseem Shah more than people think, Green Shirts are more dependent on Babar Azam and Rizwan in batting, Fakhar Zaman performs very little, so if the team is to win. If so, strong performances will be required from the fourth to sixth ranked batsmen.

Hasan said, "I think Babar should be allowed to perform freely. Shadab will be important. If the tournament goes well for him, he can play a positive role at number six. If he bowls well, then the rival team can play a positive role." Can be under pressure.

David Warner's 'Pushpa Raj' style celebration of Fakhar Zaman's catch

Lahore: David Warner's "Pushpa Raj" style celebration of Fakhar Zaman's catch in the warm-up match against Pakistan went viral.

 

Australian opener David Warner, after holding Fakhar Zaman's catch off Glenn Maxwell, adopted the style of the popular Indian movie character Pushpa, which went viral on social media.

It should be remembered that Australian cricketers who often come to India for matches including IPL are also familiar with Indian culture and film roles.

 

David Warner showcasing his dance moves in Pushpa song on the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium !

Warner + Pushpa + Crowd@davidwarner31#PAKvsAUS #PAKvAUS #WarmUpMatch #ICCCricketWorldCup pic.twitter.com/OAbvvhXh0d

— Vikrant Gupta 🏏 (@VikrantGupta75) October 3, 2023