ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Kashmiri students arrested for celebrating India's World Cup loss get bail

An Indian court has granted bail to seven Kashmiri students who were arrested under anti-terror laws for allegedly celebrating Australia's victory over India in the men's Cricket World Cup final last month, a lawyer said on Sunday.

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Cummins will remember ‘quiet as library’ Ahmedabad crowd in deathbed

In an interview with Australian newspaper The Age, the pacer was asked what moment he would remember in his deathbed.

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Akram blames ‘battle of words’ for World Cup disaster

“The truth is that many people here are more interested in winning the battle of words. That’s why we as a nation didn’t perform well,” Akram said

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Disney says 518 mln Indian users watched cricket World Cup on TV

A record 518 million Indian viewers watched the recently concluded men's cricket World Cup matches on Walt Disney-owned television channels during the 48-day event, the entertainment firm said on Thursday.

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Shami tells ex-Pakistan players to ‘mend their ways’

"You are continuing to create controversy by saying that they (Indian bowlers) are getting a different colour ball, different company’s ball. Please, mend your ways.”

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Record 1.25 million fans attended World Cup 2023, says ICC

ICC Head of Events Chris Tetley said the one-day international (ODI) tournament had been a "great success."

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Five risky calls that won Australia a World Cup

Cricket Australia took a deep dive into Australia’s World Cup campaign in India and pointed out the five biggest risks the world champions took in the tournament-

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How keeping a cool Head paid off

“It's a lot better than seeing the World Cup on the couch at home,” said Travis Head as a smile crept across his face.

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Not even remotely close to a choke, says Proteas’ head coach

South Africa could not cross the semi-final stage in the World Cup once again, falling to a heart-breaking three-wicket loss to Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, just like their previous four semi-final outings in the World Cup.

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Aussies edge Proteas to set up India final

Australia sealed their place in Sunday’s final of the 50-over World Cup against India following a nervy three-wicket victory against South Africa in the second semifinal on Thursday.

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Kohli show to go on

It was inevitable. More than it being a question of if, it was rather a debate over how and when.

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Nerve-wracking couple of hours: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins talked about the couple of nerve-wracking hours during an intense semi-final but while Australia rejoiced in making another World Cup final, South Africa faced yet another heartbreak. 

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Australia edge South Africa to set up final with India

Australia sealed their place in Sunday's final of the 50-over World Cup against India following a nervy three-wicket victory against South Africa in the second semi-final on Thursday.

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Rohit the 'genuine hero' of India's run to final

Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami starred as India beat New Zealand to reach the World Cup final but Nasser Hussain believes captain Rohit Sharma has been their "real hero" of the tournament.

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‘Don’t book Shami for assault,’ Delhi Police quips with Mumbai

Delhi Police jokingly asked its Mumbai counterpart to not press charges against the pacer for his ‘assault’ with the ball on the Kiwi batters

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South Africa all out for 212 despite Miller ton

Australia bowled out South Africa for a below-par 212 despite David Miller's defiant 101 in the second semi-final of the 50-over World Cup at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

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Proteas opt to bat against Australia in rain-threatened semifinal

There remains a heavy cloud cover but despite rain threats looming, the toss took place at the scheduled time.

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Rain threat looms over SA-Aus semifinal in Kolkata

It has also been drizzling since the morning in the city, throwing doubts over the second semifinal today.

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