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.

1y ago

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."

1y ago

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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India accused of changing pitches, Daily Mail report says

The first semi-final between New Zealand and hosts India at the ongoing World Cup will be played today but the tournament has now been plunged into controversy amidst claims that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game at Mumbai without ICC permission.

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Warner wants to play on in white-ball internationals

The 37-year-old, who will play in his third World Cup semi-final on Thursday against South Africa, cited the example of players such as Brad Hogg, Chris Gayle and Shoaib Malik who continued playing limited overs cricket into their 40s.

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Williamson relishing 'special' India semifinal

A capacity crowd of over 33,000 is expected at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium -- the home ground of India captain Rohit Sharma -- for Wednesday's clash

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Champions’ mentality resurrected in Australia camp

Australia head into Thursday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa with the same excitement in the dressing room that propelled them to their maiden triumph in the T20 World Cup in 2021, Glenn Maxwell said.

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Has the Bangladesh cricket team reached their ceiling?

One of the best prepared ODI teams in the history of Bangladesh cricket could only muster two wins against the best in the world.

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India focused on ‘getting the job done’

India men's cricket team haven't reached any of the last five finals in ICC white-ball World Cups, while New Zealand have never won one, despite reaching three finals in seven years. Something has to give when they meet at the 2023 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai today.

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Can Black Caps derail the Indian juggernaut?

As a perfect India team appear in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, a pertinent question would be if the Black Caps have any magic left in their tank to stop the rampant hosts from taking a bold step closer to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.

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India braced for 'pressure' semifinal against New Zealand

Tournament hosts India head into the knockout match having won all nine of their group game, with star man Virat Kohli the event's leading batsman with 594 runs and captain Rohit Sharma not far behind on 503.

1y ago

Muller wishes Kohli and India good luck for WC

Muller posted the unboxing video on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he thanked the Indian team for the gift and tried on the jersey.

1y ago

India will be nervous facing New Zealand: Taylor

"But when we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side."

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