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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Iyer, Rahul tons get India to 410-4 against Netherlands

Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul hit hundreds while India's top-order batsmen all sparkled as the World Cup hosts, already bound for the semi-finals, posted a mammoth 410-4 from 50 overs against the Netherlands in their final group-stage game on Sunday.

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Bangladesh missed Tamim's experience in World Cup, says Shrinivas

“I would say in hindsight, Tamim’s experience at the top would have probably benefited us,” Shrinivas told The Daily Star

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Akram blasts 'faulty Pakistan cricket system' for dismal WC performance

The 1992 champions failed to make the semifinals of the show-piece event in India, finishing their campaign with their fifth defeat in nine matches.

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India bat in search of perfect nine

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat in their final group fixture of the World Cup against the Netherlands at the M Chinnawasmy Stadium in Bengaluru today.

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Marsh thanks Aussie leaders for allowing him to send off ‘Pop’

An emotional Mitch Marsh revealed his gratitude to Australia team leaders for permitting him compassionate leave during the mega event, allowing him to send off his beloved 'Pop' following his death last week. 

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Tigers return from India

The Bangladesh cricket team returned from India this morning following a disappointing World Cup campaign, where they lost seven of their nine matches.

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England's poor WC doesn't mean 'huge clear-out,' says Buttler

England's One-Day International setup will not undergo a major overhaul despite a dismal World Cup campaign, captain Jos Buttler said after his side's consolation victory over Pakistan on Saturday.

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Constant shuffling hurt the team, admits Shanto

In a World Cup where Bangladesh's performances were mostly predictably poor, their batting order remained unpredictable throughout the tournament.

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‘There is no real right and wrong’: Dravid on timed out dismissal

“You can debate whether we have to stick to the rules as they are. Or you have to sometimes give a little leeway for a little bit of spirit of cricket. And there'll be people on both sides of the camp."

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India focused as Dutch plot to spoil party

India will be keen to remain unbeaten at the ICC World Cup and head into the knockout stage of the tournament full of momentum when they host the Netherlands in Bengaluru today.

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