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Controversy surrounds Mohammad Rizwan as a legal case emerges over his Namaz offering on the cricket pitch during the 2023 World Cup. Concerns raised about religious displays in cricket.

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan offers Namaz during the match against Netherlands

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ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas revealed that there was no threat to her security but she felt intimidated in India during her short stay amidst controversy.

Zainab Abbas flew back home early in World Cup 2023 (Getty Images)

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'I felt intimidated and scared': Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas says she was not deported, reveals her version of story

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'PAKISTAN JEETEGA' chant Indian fans in the stadium | Sports Today

After a stellar performance in the World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka, Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan dedicated his century to Gaza victims to only land himself in troubled waters.

Mohammad Rizwan of Pakistan celebrates following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India

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Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan to bear ICC's serious brunt, MS Dhoni was on the receiving end in 2019; check complete details

The video of Babar Azam interacting with the ground staff and gifting them his jersey has gone viral on the internet and fans have been appreciating the Pakistan skipper for his sincere gesture.

Babar Azam of Pakistan interacts with the groundstaff following the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India. 

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Watch: Babar Azam's sincere jersey gesture toward ground staff in Hyderabad wins hearts of fans; video goes viral

Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter remained not out for 131 in testing conditions of Hyderabad to guide his side to their second consecutive win in World Cup 2023.

Mohammad Rizwan falls on the ground after hitting a six (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Mohammad Rizwan hits a six and then falls on the pitch, commentator says 'get him in the movies'

Mohammad Rizwan was in sublime form against Sri Lanka bowlers and scored 131 runs not out to guide Pakistan to a mammoth target of 345 in Hyderabad.

Mohammad Rizwan in the post-match presentation (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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'Sometimes cramps and sometimes I was acting': Mohammad Rizwan's honest admission after spectacular ton in record-breaking run chase

Mohammad Rizwan' and Abdullah Shafique's centuries made the record-breaking run chase look like a walk in the park against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.

Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique (Getty Images)

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Shafique, Rizwan's  incredible centuries lead Pakistan to highest-ever run chase in ODI World Cup history, beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

Pakistan's Babar Azam faces criticism for underwhelming World Cup performance, in stark contrast to India's Virat Kohli. Sri Lanka sets a tough target with Mendis and Samarawickrama's centuries.

Dilshan Madushanka of Sri Lanka celebrates the wicket of Babar Azam of Pakistan during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on October 10, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.

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'Babar isn't even 1% of Virat Kohli': Fans lose cool on Pakistan skipper after yet another poor ODI World Cup showing

Pakistan bowlers were taken to the cleaners in Hyderabad by Sri Lankan batters Kusal Mendis and Sadeera Samarawickrama as they posted 344/7.

Sadeera Samarawickrama and Kusal Mendis (Getty Images)

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Mendis, Samarawickrama toy with Babar's bowlers, break India's record for highest score against Pakistan in World Cup history

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Match 8, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Tue 10 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Asia Cup, 2023 On Sep 14

PAK
252/7 (42.0 ov)

SL
252/8 (42.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 2 wickets (D/L method)

Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2023 On Jul 24

SL
166 (48.4 ov) & 188 (67.4 ov)

PAK
576/5 dec (134.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs

Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2023 On Jul 16

SL
312 (95.2 ov) & 279 (83.1 ov)

PAK
461 (121.2 ov) & 133/6 (32.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

'I felt intimidated and scared': Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas says she was not deported, reveals her version of story

'PAKISTAN JEETEGA' chant Indian fans in the stadium | Sports Today

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan to bear ICC's serious brunt, MS Dhoni was on the receiving end in 2019; check complete details

Watch: Babar Azam's sincere jersey gesture toward ground staff in Hyderabad wins hearts of fans; video goes viral

Mohammad Rizwan hits a six and then falls on the pitch, commentator says 'get him in the movies'

'Sometimes cramps and sometimes I was acting': Mohammad Rizwan's honest admission after spectacular ton in record-breaking run chase

Shafique, Rizwan's incredible centuries lead Pakistan to highest-ever run chase in ODI World Cup history, beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

'Babar isn't even 1% of Virat Kohli': Fans lose cool on Pakistan skipper after yet another poor ODI World Cup showing

Mendis, Samarawickrama toy with Babar's bowlers, break India's record for highest score against Pakistan in World Cup history

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Match Stats

Match 8, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

Match Details

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023

Tue 10 October, 14:00:00 IST

Sri Lanka, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Asia Cup, 2023 On Sep 14

PAK252/7 (42.0 ov)

SL252/8 (42.0 ov)

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 2 wickets (D/L method)

Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2023 On Jul 24

SL166 (48.4 ov) & 188 (67.4 ov)

PAK576/5 dec (134.0 ov)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by an innings and 222 runs

Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2 Test Series, 2023 On Jul 16

SL312 (95.2 ov) & 279 (83.1 ov)

PAK461 (121.2 ov) & 133/6 (32.5 ov)

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets

Umpires

UmpireAlex Wharf (ENG), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Nitin Menon (IND)

RefereeAndy Pycroft (ZIM)

News updates

ODI World Cup: Case filed against Rizwan for offering namaz; matter reaches BCCI, ICC's doorstep

'I felt intimidated and scared': Pakistan presenter Zainab Abbas says she was not deported, reveals her version of story

'PAKISTAN JEETEGA' chant Indian fans in the stadium | Sports Today

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan to bear ICC's serious brunt, MS Dhoni was on the receiving end in 2019; check complete details

Watch: Babar Azam's sincere jersey gesture toward ground staff in Hyderabad wins hearts of fans; video goes viral

Mohammad Rizwan hits a six and then falls on the pitch, commentator says 'get him in the movies'

'Sometimes cramps and sometimes I was acting': Mohammad Rizwan's honest admission after spectacular ton in record-breaking run chase

Shafique, Rizwan's incredible centuries lead Pakistan to highest-ever run chase in ODI World Cup history, beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets

'Babar isn't even 1% of Virat Kohli': Fans lose cool on Pakistan skipper after yet another poor ODI World Cup showing

Mendis, Samarawickrama toy with Babar's bowlers, break India's record for highest score against Pakistan in World Cup history

PAK
252/7 (42.0 ov)

SL
252/8 (42.0 ov)

SL
166 (48.4 ov) & 188 (67.4 ov)

PAK
576/5 dec (134.0 ov)

SL
312 (95.2 ov) & 279 (83.1 ov)

PAK
461 (121.2 ov) & 133/6 (32.5 ov)

Umpire
Alex Wharf (ENG), Chris Gaffaney (NZ) and Nitin Menon (IND)

Referee
Andy Pycroft (ZIM)