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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.

The Hindu

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…

The Hindu

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.

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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 Times of India

‘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 Guardian - UK

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 Hindu

‘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

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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.

The Times of India

ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up matches, schedule and how to watch

Everything you need to know about the Cricket World Cup warm up matches

The Independent UK

Pakistan ICC Cricket World Cup team confirmed for 2023

Pakistan have named their final squad for the Cricket World Cup

The Independent UK

Four years on: England’s evolving approach to 50-over World Cup

One-day format has slipped down the list of priorities since 2019 but England are still among the contenders in India

The Guardian - UK

Trent Bridge pays tribute to Stuart Broad by renaming pavilion end

NEW DELHI: Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has made an announcement regarding the renaming of the Pavilion End at Trent Bridge in honor of Stuart Broad. Broad, who recently retired from international cricket, will be commemorated for his remarkable contributions to England's cricketing legacy.

The Times of India

Kusal Perera injury worry for Sri Lanka in loss to Bangladesh

GUWAHATI: Although they lost their first warm-up match to Bangladesh by seven wickets, wicketkeeper-opener Kusal Perera's injury will keep Sri Lanka more worried ahead of their opening match of the World Cup against South Africa on October 7.

The Times of India

Quinton de Kock looks to bow out on a high

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Quinton de Kock was just 20 when he made his international debut for South Africa in a T20 International. A year later, he caught the imagination of the cricket world by smashing three back-to-back ODI hundreds against India. But it seems living life out of a suitcase has taken…

The Times of India

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From 'dushman mulk' to damage control: PCB boss Zaka Ashraf backtracks after controversial comment

MUMBAI: In damage-control mode after having referred to India as "dushman mulk (enemy country)," Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) managing committee chairman Zaka Ashraf did an about-turn on Friday, piling on the praise even as the Pakistan team received a rousing reception in Hyderabad. Pakistan's cricketers are on their first visit…

The Hindu

Bas de Leede: out to add to his family’s and the Netherlands’ cricketing history

Bas De Leede hopes to make a mark in India, just like his father Tim did 27 years ago. He and his team are looking to change the Dutch cricketing record at the World Cup and grow the sport back home.

The Times of India

Litton, Tanzid and Mehidy star as Bangladesh down Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-up

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh handed Sri Lanka a seven-wicket defeat in their first warm-up match of the ICC ODI World Cup in Guwahati on Friday to make a winning start.

The Times of India

Veteran spinner Ashwin toils to switch to World Cup mode

GUWAHATI: As India embarked on final preparation for their ODI World Cup journey with a three-hour long optional practice session far from the madding crowd at the Amingaon Cricket Ground on Friday, the latest entrant into the final 15-member squad, Ravichandran Ashwin, was the busiest among all.

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Cricket World Cup preview | South Africa has the talent, experience and form to realise its potential and get rid off the ‘choker’ tag

South Africa has the talent, experience and form to be the dark horse of the World Cup. With Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram in the batting line-up, and Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi and Marco Jensen in the bowling attack, the Proteas have the…

The Times of India

Zaka Ashraf does volte-face on controversial 'Dushman Mulk' comment, calls Indian reception 'fantastic'

NEW DELHI: PCB chief Zaka Ashraf, in an effort to rectify his earlier comment, indirectly labeling India as an 'enemy nation', said the warm reception that the Pakistan cricket team received upon their arrival in India, highlights the deep affection fans on both sides of the border hold for the…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Focus on Ashwin and Shardul in training session ahead of India’s warm-up game against England

Ashwin, Shardul battle for No. 8 spot in India's WC squad; debate rages on. Ashwin's inclusion may make selection matters more interesting, as he can be as potent as any other spinner in the world. Management faces challenge of choosing two between Kuldeep, Jadeja and Ashwin.

The Times of India

World Cup warm-up game: Chance for India bowlers to test themselves against England's master blasters

NEW DELHI: The Indian team management will look to maintain a discreet approach and evaluate the batting strength of defending champions England as the two giants meet in their first World Cup warm-up match in Guwahati on Saturday.

The Hindu

Cricket teams and their No. 4 conundrum during World Cup

India has been searching for the right combination of players to fit the new No. 4 role. India's ODI No. 4 has changed since Yuvraj's retirement, due to rule changes. This problem is not specific to India.

The Times of India

Only aspect missing is...: Yuvraj Singh weighs in on Team India World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh believes that the Indian squad is packed with quality players but pointed out that either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have been in the team's line-up for the upcoming marquee tournament in India.

The Hindu

2023 ODI World Cup venues | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow — capacity, pitch info, tickets and more

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has been added to the venue roster for the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup, bringing immense pride to the city’s cricketing community.

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