In a remarkable display of solidarity for their homeland, several prominent Indian cricketers recently rallied behind India amidst the brewing controversy involving Lakshadweep and the Maldives. In an effort to promote the beauty of Indian islands, these cricket icons took to social media to share their support for the campaign ‘Explore Indian Islands.’

What led to the Lakshadweep vs Maldives row?

The genesis of this fervent backing can be traced back to the honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to Lakshadweep. Sharing awe-inspiring pictures on Twitter, the Prime Minister marvelled at Lakshadweep’s natural beauty.

Although the Prime Minister did not explicitly reference any other country, certain ministers from the Maldives interpreted it as an indirect attack on their nation. Allegations surfaced, accusing Modi of deliberately promoting ??L?akshadweep as a tourist destination to divert attention from the Maldives.

Social media uproar over derogatory remarks for India

The situation escalated as some Maldivian ministers resorted to using derogatory remarks against India and the Prime Minister. This ignited a fiery debate on social media, prompting influential figures from various fields, including cinema, sports, and politics, to advocate for embracing India’s own treasures rather than those of the Maldives.

Cricket icons join the cause to bat for ‘Explore Indian Islands’ campaign

The ‘Explore Indian Islands’ campaign gained significant momentum as people from all walks of life joined the cause. Among the prominent figures championing this movement were cricketing legends such as Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar, Hardik Pandya, Shikhar Dhawan, and others, who took a stand to promote the me?smerizing beauty of Indian? islands.

Hardik Pandya’s strong message

Pandya, condemning the Maldivian actions, expressed his dismay on Twitter and wrote: “Extremely sad to see what’s being said about India. With its gorgeous marine life, beautiful beaches, Lakshadweep is the perfect getaway spot and surely a must-visit for me for my next holiday #ExploreIncredibleIndia.”

Extremely sad to see what’s being said about India. With its gorgeous marine life, beautiful beaches, Lakshadweep is the perfect get away spot and surely a must visit for me for my next holiday 🫶 #ExploreIncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/UA7suQArLB

— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) January 7, 2024

Sachin Tendulkar’s call to action

Tendulkar, widely regarded as the ‘God of Cricket,’ echoed his sentiments, urging people to explore the breathtaking Indian islands. His tweet emphasized the need to appreciate the unparalleled beauty that India has to offer.

250+ days since we r?ang in my 50th birthday in Sindhudurg?!

The coastal?? town offered everything we wanted, and more. Gorgeous locations combined with wonderful hospitality left us with a ??treasure trove of memories.

India is blessed with beautiful coastlines and pristine�pic.twitter.com/DUCM0NmNCz

— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) January 7, 2024

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Other prominent cricketers rally behind

Other cricketers, such as Suresh Raina, Dhawan, and Venkatesh Prasad, also took to social media to lend their support to the ‘Explore Indian Islands’ campaign. Their tweets encouraged millions of followers to join the movement and celebrate the natural wonders of their own country.

I saw remarks from prominent public figures in the Maldives, expressing hateful and racist comments directed towards Indians. It's disheartening to witness such negativity, especially considering that India contributes significantly to their economy, crisis management and so many�//t.co/Imulj3g5I7

— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) January 7, 2024

It's disheartening to witness a government minister's negative stance towards India, labeled as a 'personal opinion.' Condemning such behavior and calling for a diplomatic resolution to foster harmony between 🇲🇻 Maldives and 🇮🇳 India. #GlobalUnity #Maldives

— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) January 7, 2024

Whether it be the beautiful beaches of Udupi , Paradise Beach in Pondi, Neil and Havelock in Andaman, and many other beautiful beaches throughout our country, there are so many unexplored places in Bharat which have so much potential with some infrastructure support. Bharat is�pic.twitter.com/w8EheuIEUD

— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) January 7, 2024

I am noticing hateful and racist comments from famous dignitaries of Maldives against Indians. It's disheartening to witness this coming from a country with which we have such amicable relations, and where their maximum tourism is dependent on us. However, we should not condone�pic.twitter.com/JSExycUKnC

— Amit Mishra (@MishiAmit) January 7, 2024

A deputy minister using such language for our country.
Maldives is a largely poor country largely dependent on upmarket tourism with over 15% tourists from India.
India has very many unexplored beautiful coastal towns, and this is a great opportunity to develop many of them into�pic.twitter.com/TJnRUEK411

— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) January 7, 2024

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In the upcoming Match 3 of the Asian Games Men’s T20I, Mongolia are set to clash with Maldives at the Pingfeng Campus? cricket field on Thursday, September 28.

Mongolia, stung by a heavy defeat at the hands of Nepal in their opening encounter, are determined to make a strong comeback and ??secure a crucial win.

Conversely, Maldives are keen to kickstart their Asian Games campaign on a winning note, aiming to e?stablish their dominance early in the tour?nament.

Asian Games 2023, Match 2:

• Date and Time: September 28; 2:00 pm local | 06:00 am GMT | 11:30 am IST
• Venue: Pingfeng campus cricket field, Hangzhou

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Pingfeng Campus cricket field pitch report:

The cricket pitch at Pingfeng Campus is known for its balanced support to both fast and spin bowlers, underscoring the importance of a versatile bowling lineup for achieving positive ??outcomes. Given these pitch characteristics, the team captain who wins the toss will likely choose to field first.

MON vs MLD Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: H Haziq Rasheed
• Batters: Fareed Shius, Muawiyath- Abdul Ghanee, Baljinnyam Batsukh, Enkh-Edrene Otgonbayar
• All-rounders: Davaasuren Jamyansuren, Luvsanzundui Erdenebulgan, Ismail Ali, Azin Rafeeq
• Bowlers: Shunan Ali, Buyantushig Terbish

MON vs MLD Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Davaasuren Jamyansuren (c), Ismail Ali (vc)
Choice 2: H Haziq Rasheed (c), Fareed Shius (vc)

MON vs MLD Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Ameel Mauroof, Ibr?ahim Nashath, Amarsanaa Gan- Erdene

MON vs MLD Dream11 Dream11 Team for today’s match:

Squads:

Mongolia: E Buyantuguldur, ?M Altankhuyag, N Naranbaatar, T Sumiya, A Gan-Erdene, ??B Batikhuyag, B Namsrai, B Terbish, T Turmursukh, E Otgonbayar (wk), E Munkhbat (wk), O Lutbayar (wk), B Batsukh, L Erdenebulgan, R Batmunk.

Maldives: Ismail Nazuwan, Mohamed Miuvan, Mohamed S?ulaiman, Muawiyath Ghanee, Azin Rafeeq, Fareed Shius, H Sadhin, Ibrahim Nashath, N Naseer, Hassan Rasheed (wk), A Mouroof,?? Ibrahim Ali, Rasheed Rassam, Rayan Tholal, Shunan Ali.

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The much-anticipated men’s cricket tournament at the Asian Games 2023 is scheduled to commence on September 27, marking a historic moment as India joins the competition for the very first time. With the participation of cricketing giants – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – the event promises intense cricketing action in the heart of China.

In an intriguing turn of events, due to the overlapping schedule with the ODI World Cup, all full members of the International Cricket Council (ICC) have opted to send secondary squads to represent their nations in the Asian Games cricket tournament. This decision has paved the way? for an exciting mix of seasoned professionals and emerging talents, making the competition all the more riveting.

Joining the lineup of cricketing nations are ten other teams: Mongolia, Nepal, Japan, Cambodia, Bahrain, Maldives, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Hong Kong. Their presence adds an element of d?iver??sity to the tournament, showcasing the growing popularity of cricket across Asia.

The top four teams in the ICC rankings – India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Bangladesh – have secured direct berths in the quarterfinals, emphasizing their cricketing prowess. Meanwhile, Afghanistan, another cricketing heavyweight, will square off against the spirited Mongolian team in a quarterfinal qualifier.

The remaining nine teams have been divided into three groups of three each, competing in a round-robin format. The group stage will be an intense battle to determine the top team from e?ach group, earning them a coveted spot in the quarterfinals.

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As cricket continues to grow in popularity and reach new corners of the globe, the T20I matches at theAsian Games 2023 will add a significant chapter in the sport’s history.

Schedule for Men’s Cricket at the Asian Games 2023:

• September 27: Nepal vs Japan, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• September 27: Hong Kong vs Singapore, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• September 28: Malaysia vs Bahrain, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• September 28: Cambodia vs Japan, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• September 29: Maldives vs Malaysia, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• September 29: Singapore vs Thailand, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 1: Afghanistan vs Mongolia, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 1: Cambodia vs Nepal, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 2: Thailand vs Hong Kong, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 2: Bahrain vs Maldives, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 3: India vs TBA, Quarterfinal 1, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 3: Pakistan vs TBA, Quarterfinal 2, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 4: Sri Lanka vs TBA, Quarterfinal 3, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 4: Bangladesh vs TBA, Quarterfinal 4, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 6: Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4, Semifinal 1, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 6: Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3, Semifinal 2, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
• October 7: Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2, Bronze Medal Match, 6:30 am IST/ 1:00 pm GMT/ 9:00 am local
• October 7: Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2, Gold Medal Match, 11:30 am IST/ 6:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local

Broadcast and live streaming details:

• India: Sony LIV; Sony Sports Ten 3 (Hindi), Sony Sports Ten 4 (Tamil & Telugu), Sony Sports Ten 5 (English)
• Australia: SBS on Demand
• China: CCTV
• Singapore: Channel 5 on Meewatch

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) sensation Rinku Singh is spending his holidays in the Maldives and is having a?? great time in the Island country. The batter even posted some exotic pictures of him taking a sunbath on the trip with azure blue wat??ers in the background.

In the picturesque shared by Rinku, he can be seen shirtless and wearing colourful shorts. The KKR cricketer posted the images of the trip on his official Instagram handle, captioning the post: ‘Caution: Addictive content ahead.’

Notably, Rinku’s abs-flaunting pictures soon took the internet by storm, and many popular faces commented on his post. Among all, Shubman Gill‘s sister Shahneel Gill also reacted to the Uttar Pradesh cricketer’s exotic images by commenting: “Oo heroo.”

The reaction of Shahneel wa??s quick to catch the eye of the fans and became a major talking point across social media platforms.

It is worth mentioning that Rinku had a busy Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season before going on holiday. The 25-year-old hammered 474 runs in 14 games for the Kolkata-based side at an impressive strike rate of 149.52, including four half-centuries and finished as the team’s highest run scorer.

The main highlight of Rinku’s batting in the event was his finishing ability, which was on display throughout the tournament. Although he finished many games for KKR in IPL 2023, his most talked about finish was the one that came against Gujarat Titans (GT)?, where he smashed five consecutive sixes in the last over of the innings to chase down 28 runs. The innings by Rinku in that match not just helped Kolkata win the game but also went down in ??the history books for the most run being chased in the final over.

On the other hand, Shubman’s sister Shahneel was in the news for the wrong reasons only. She was subjected to unwarranted online targeting and abuse from insensitive fans after Shubman’s match-winning century for GT against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) that resulted in RCB’s elimination from IPL 2023.

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The Australian cricket contingent is currently in the Maldives as they departed from India after th??????????????????????????e postponement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The fourteenth season of the cash-rich league was suspended by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the COVID-19 breached the bio b??ubble of different fran??chises.

On Saturday, The Daily Telegraph had reported that Australia’s opening batsman David Warner and cricket commentator Michael Slater engaged in a physical brawl at a bar in Ma?ldives.

It is a known fact that both Slater and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)? star player Warner are long time friends, but the reports cla??imed that the two had a heated disagreement, which later went out of hands.

However, Warner and Slater have now?? responded to the rumours, stating the repo??rt has no truth, and both continue to be really close friends.

“There is absolutely nothing to the rumour mill, Buzz. Davie and I are great mates and absolutely zero chance of (having) a fight,” Slater texted as quoted by Fox Cricket.

Similarly, Warner, who is part of the 40-member Australian group??, including players, coaches and cricket staff, have flown to the Maldives on a chartered flight organised by the BCCI, denied the reports, saying nothing has happened betwe?en him and Slater.

“There has been no drama. I don’t know where you get these things from. Unless you were here and have got concrete evidence, you can’t write anything. Nothing happened,” Warner texted.

The southpaw did not have fruitful outings in IPL 2021 as he was snubbed as the captain of SRH, following a string of low scores with the willow and consecutive losses. Warner, who led SRH to their only IPL title in 2016, was replaced by Kane Williamson as the skipper. Not only this but he was also not picked in the playing XI of Sunrisers’ last game of the season before the competition was postponed indefinitely.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) suspension has left the Australian cricketers looking for a roof over their heads. The Board for Cricket in India (BCCI) is finding ways ??to send the foreign pl?ayers back to their country.

The Australian Government’s new order making the journey from India to Australia illegal has left both the players and the BCCI scratching their heads to reach a haven. Around 38 Aussies, along with Jason Behrendorff, decided to ??fly off to the Maldives unti??l the travel restrictions in their country are lifted.

Jason, opting to leave for the Maldives did not go well with the social media users, as around 9000 Australians are currently stuck in India due to the travel restrictions. The pacer’s wife, Juvelle, had to face hate comments on several occasions. Reacting to the entire episode, Juvelle said that that the players need to find a sa?fe refuge for themselves since the IPL’s bio bubble had been burst.

?“They need to get out of India as the biosecurity bubble is no longer and they are going to be left to fend for themselves.�/em>