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India vs New Zealand Semifinal: Kane Williamson praised India for their outstanding cricket, admitting they were the best team in the world.

Sunil Gavaskar dismisses conspiracy theories around pitch for India-NZ WC semifinal, asks "morons" to shut up. India won by 70-runs to reach 2023 World Cup final. Pitch alteration reports emerged before match

India’s cricketing approach has changed, but stadiums remain silent when opposition batters hit boundaries. Fans lack generosity, or fear inspiring rivals. Cheering all teams used to be the norm, but now boorishness and bigotry prevail. Fans’ low self-esteem is reflected in their behaviour, and politics has replaced civility.

Mohammed Shami took a career-best seven for 57 as New Zealand’s run chase came up short

In 17 matches, Mohammed Shami has 54 wickets at an average of 12.90, an economy rate of over 5 and a strike rate of 15.33. His best bowling figures are 7/57. He is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament history.

The India star scored his landmark ton in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand.

New Zealand battled hard in the chase but their hopes of a third successive World Cup final appearance were dashed.

Australia or South Africa await for unbeaten hosts

The hosts cruised through the group stages but faced some pressure for the first time in the tournament