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Sachin Tendulkar Named ICC Global Ambassador For Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Sachin Tendulkar played six ODI World Cup and won the title on his final attempt in India in 2011 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday was named the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Global Ambassador for the Men’s ODI World Cup 2023. Tendulkar played six ODI World Cups and won the title on his final attempt in India in 2011 under MS Dhoni’s captaincy.

Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup Trophy before the opening match between England and New Zealand on October 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to declare the event open.

“From being a ball boy in 1987 to representing the country in six editions, World Cups have always held a special place in my heart. Winning the World Cup in 2011 is the proudest moment of my cricketing journey.

“With so many special teams and players set to compete hard in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 here in India, I am excitedly looking forward to this fantastic tournament.

“Marquee events like the World Cup seed dreams in young minds, I hope this edition too inspires young girls and boys to pick up sports and represent their countries at the highest level,” Tendulkar said on his appointment.

Distinguished ICC Ambassadors Join the Celebration

Apart from Sachin Tendulkar, the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 will feature a star-studded lineup of ICC ambassadors.

This eclectic cast includes cricket luminaries such as West Indies legend Vivian Richards, South Africa’s AB de Villiers, England’s World Cup-winning skipper Eoin Morgan, Australia’s Aaron Finch, Sri Lanka’s spin great Muttiah Muralitharan, New Zealand’s Ross Taylor, India’s Suresh Raina, former captain Mithali Raj, and Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez.

Source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/sachin-tendulkar-named-global-ambassador-for-icc-world-cup-2023

ICC punishes Nicholas Pooran for ‘publicly criticising’ umpire during 2nd India vs West Indies T20I

Pooran has been punished by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the match in Guyana on Sunday and handed a hefty fine.

Nicholas Pooran (L) of the West Indies chats with umpires Leslie Reifer Jr. (C) and Nigel Duguid (R) during the 2nd T20I match between West Indies and India at Guyana National Stadium in Providence, Guyana, on August 6(AFP)

There have been two reasons behind West Indies’ first ever back-to-back T20I wins against India in a bilateral series. One has been their bowling and the other, the in-form Nicholas Pooran. Continuing his sublime form in Major League Cricket, where struck a whirlwind century knock in the final, the former captain smashed 108 runs in two matches which included a counter-attacking 67 that single-handedly won the match for the home team in the 2nd T20I. However, the star batter has been punished by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the match in Guyana on Sunday and handed a hefty fine.

Pooran has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching the Level 1 ICC Code of Conduct during India’s innings. Pooran flouted Article 2.7 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which pertains to public criticism in relation to an incident occurring in an international match.

The incident had happened in the fourth over after India captain Hardik Pandya opted to bat first. Pooran had criticised the umpire for having to use up a player review option for a decision that he felt was clearly not out.

Pooran admitted to the offence and accepted the sanctions levelled by on-field umpires Leslie Reifer and Nigel Duguid, third umpire Gregory Brathwaite and fourth official Patrick Gustard and proposed by match referee Richie Richardson and hence there was no need for a formal hearing.

Source: https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/icc-punishes-nicholas-pooran-for-publicly-criticising-umpire-during-2nd-india-vs-west-indies-t20i-101691421598699.html

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