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5 players to watch at the Cricket World Cup in India

England take on New Zealand in Thursday’s tournament opener.

The Independent UK

Jos Buttler will let England’s white-ball legacy be decided by others

Eight members from the class of 2019 are in England’s 15-strong squad for the defence of their 50-over crown in India, which starts this week.

The Independent UK

Muttiah Muralitharan picks India as favourites to win World Cup

BENGALURU: While the focus is on the role of spinners at the World Cup starting later this week, spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes the conditions and ability to adapt to it will be the game changer.

The Times of India

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How ODI cricket's paradigm shift diminished the role of part-time bowlers

Evolving dynamics of the game, rule changes, rise of power hitters and limitations on field placements have diminished the role of part-time bowlers

The Times of India

Kashmir bat industry hits its sweet spot after 102 years

bat manufacturing units and their outlets, dotting the national highway in south Kashmir, are in a celebratory mood this year.

The Hindu

Asia Cup Cricket 2023 – Best games

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Cricket World Cup | Netherlands’ Ryan Cook hoping to keep the family tradition of making history

Ryan Cook, fielding coach of Netherlands, hopes WC qualification will boost cricket in country, generate more interest & aspiration.

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Rohit Sharma is the most difficult batter to bowl to, feels Shadab Khan

NEW DELHI: Pakistan vice-captain Shadab Khan on Sunday rated India opener Rohit Sharma as the most difficult batter to bowl to while pointing out that Kuldeep Yadav will be the most dangerous Indian bowler in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

Cricket World Cup | Preparations have been good, so has been the hospitality: Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan

Shadab Khan believes a team with consistent bowling will win the World Cup. He praised the hospitality and conditions in Hyderabad, and said the biggest challenge will be adapting to different venues. He also expressed hope that Fakhar Zaman will be back at his best. He said the past is…

The Hindu

Irani Cup 2023 day 1 | Spinners lead Saurashtra fightback after Sai Sudharsan’s 72

Multi-day cricket is unpredictable, kids chanting for wickets at SCA stadium. RoI skipper won toss & openers Mayank Agarwal & Sudharsan scored 69 runs. Mayank dismissed, Sudharsan played assuredly. Spinners more effective in 2nd session, 4 wickets for 79 runs. Parth Bhut 4/85 at end of day 1. RoI 298/8…

The Hindu

Indian hype for Cricket World Cup will grow but fans come off second best

Nonexistent marketing and the nightmare of obtaining tickets are unlikely to dampen the passion of a cricket-loving nation

The Guardian - UK

'I'm used to it now...it's been three World Cups': Yuzvendra Chahal on exclusion from India squad

NEW DELHI: Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has shed light on his recent exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, expressing his understanding of the situation and his determination to focus on the longer format of the game, Test cricket.

The Times of India

Rain robs Aussies a win as Mitchell Starc shines with a 'hat-trick'

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The teams are gearing up for the ODI World Cup but after two days of relentless rain it was an exaggerated version of T20 that was played between Australia and the Netherlands in the warm-up fixture here at the Greenfield stadium on Saturday.

The Times of India

Healy steers Australia to T20 win over the West Indies

Captain Alyssa Healy led the way with a fifty in her milestone match as Australia beat West Indies by eight wickets in their white-ball series opener.

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World Cup: Big 'Bull' David Warner is ticking

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: His teammate Mitchell Marsh last week called David Warner one of the GOATs of modern-day one-day cricket. Here's the reason why. Warner was the player of the tournament when Australia lifted the ICC T20 World Cup in UAE in 2021 and was the tournament's second-highest run-getter. He averaged close…

The Times of India

Why the ODI needs this World Cup

The 50-over format is no more a cosy fit in cricket's lucrative T20 ecosystem. Come World Cup time, however, the one-day game can again be king. At least for a few days. At least for one more edition...

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup warm-up match | Starc steals the show with a hat-trick in rain-hit match against Netherlands

Mitchell Starc hat-trick helps Aus warm-up with win, but rain has final say.

The Hindu

Rain or shine, ground staff of Hyderabad cricket stadium deliver World Cup-ready pitch

That Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is hosting World Cup matches for the first time since it was set up in 2006.

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Cricket World Cup preview | With a potent bowling unit and a brittle batting line-up, Sri Lanka has its task cut out

Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak in ODIs saw both highs and lows. Hasaranga's injury rules him out of WC, but Theekshana's mystery spin and Wellalage's recent exploits could help. Kusal Perera and Nissanka's batting, Asalanka and de Silva's all-round skills, and Pathirana's death bowling give Sri Lanka a chance to…

AAP

Starc takes hat-trick but rain foils Aussie Cup warm-up

Mitchell Starc has taken a hat-trick but rain forced the abandonment of Australia's World Cup warm-up match against the Netherlands in India.

The Times of India

Australia's Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc star in rain-hit World Cup warm-up game

NEW DELHI: Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. However, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the spotlight, claiming a remarkable hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands' top-order batting lineup ahead of the…

The Guardian - UK

‘Strength in depth is a different level’: Morgan on England World Cup hopes

World Cup-winning one-day captain thinks England will do well but rates the hosts India as the favourites

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup | Storm blows India’s warm-up match away

Rain halts India-England warm-up game in Guwahati; India to leave for Thiruvananthapuram. India's warm-up game vs. England in Guwahati halted by thunderstorm; teams depart for Thiruvananthapuram. Storm causes abandonment of India-England warm-up game; India to play Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram. India's World Cup warm-up vs. England abandoned due to thunderstorm; teams…

The Guardian - UK

‘A born leader’: how Jos Buttler’s quiet authority made him England’s captain

The World Cup captain has described himself as ‘naturally quite introvert’ but those he has worked with acclaim his cricketing nous and intelligence

The Times of India

Kuldeep Yadav best spinner going into World Cup, feels former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Intikhab Alam believes that Kuldeep Yadav is the best spinner heading into the World Cup and will provide significant advantage to India in the middle overs throughout the 50-over tournament.

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