Ben Stokes to have knee surgery after Cricket World Cup England Test captain Ben Stokes is due to have knee surgery following the tournament The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Watch: Shreyas Iyer clinches 'Fielder of the Match' award as India dominate Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: India clinched a resounding 302-run victory against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday. The victory propelled India into the semi-final of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
World Cup: Netherlands opt to bat against Afghanistan NEW DELHI: Netherlands captain Scott Edwards won the toss and chose to bat against Afghanistan in the 34th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana cricket stadium in Lucknow on Friday. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
'Start celebrating your fast bowlers...': Shoaib Akhtar requests Indian fans after pacers dismantle Sri Lanka NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast-bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' heaped praise on India's pace trio after their astounding performance in a World Cup match that led to a 302-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
Records tumble as India mercilessly demolish Sri Lanka in Cricket World Cup match Large number of records made and broken in India’s brutal drubbing of Sri Lanka The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023
Teams should be allowed bigger squads in World Cups: Pat Cummins AHMEDABAD: There's now a growing feeling that, considering the nearly two-month length of the tournament and the travelling involved in a country like India, the International Cricket Council should allow teams to have squads bigger -perhaps 17 or 18-than the current limit of 15 in the ODI World Cups. The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
New Zealand's Matt Henry ruled out of World Cup, Kyle Jamieson named replacement NEW DELHI: In a big blow to New Zealand's World Cup campaign, fast bowler Matt Henry has been sidelined for the remainder of the tournament due to a torn hamstring. The 31-year-old sustained the injury during a group-stage match against South Africa in Pune, where his team faced a crushing… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
World Cup: How a potent bowling attack is powering South Africa campaign PUNE: India are not the only team having a 'Chinaman' bowler in the ranks. South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi is cut from the same cloth as Kuldeep Yadav. Like the Ravindra Jadeja-Kuleep combo of left-arm spin, the Shamsi-Keshav Maharaj duo is turning out to be a vital cog in South Africa's… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
'A complete batter...': Wasim Akram heaps praise on 'best' Virat Kohli NEW DELHI: Modern day great Virat Kohli faced a heartbreak at Wankhede stadium on Thursday, missing out on the chance to equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 One Day International (ODI) hundreds again. But he showed his class with a solid 88, off 94 balls, while adding a match-turning 189… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
World Cup: Why New Zealand are not losing sleep, yet Defeat to SA was deflating but wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka will see team through to semis The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
World Cup not a stage to focus on individual milestones: Iyer Shreyas Iyer: World Cup stage not for individual milestones; India's bowling performance "surreal" after crushing Sri Lanka by 302 runs. Iyer hopes to get a hundred for India in coming matches. The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
I judge myself through my rhythm not number of wickets: Siraj Mohammed Siraj's parameter of judging himself is consistency in deliveries bowled in good areas, not wickets taken. He's taken nine wickets from seven games, and after India's 302-run win over Sri Lanka, he was in rhythm with 3/16 in 7 overs. The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023
'Qualifying for the ICC World Cup has spurred interest among Dutch spectators' Nitin Potdar, a board member of KNCB (Royal Dutch Cricket Association), is responsible for its cricket development. An IT professional with a Swedish energy company, he's also former chairman of Qui Vive Cricket Club, one of the largest in The Netherlands. He's been associated with Dutch cricket for over 22… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
'Never seen him out of form...': Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik praise 'extraordinary' Jasprit Bumrah NEW DELHI: Another big win and another terrific performance from India's pace attack in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. The pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Moahmmed Shami and Mohammed Siraj blew away the Sri Lankan batting line-up at Wankhede stadium on Thursday, dismissing them for mere 55 runs in… The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 World Cup, Afghanistan vs Netherlands: Battle of the giant-killers No longer just minnows, can Afghanistan stay in the hunt for a semis spot by beating the Netherlands today?
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Cricket World Cup points table: Why are India above South Africa and Australia Temba Bavuma’s team have 12 points from seven matches but they have played one match more than India
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shami, Siraj blow Sri Lanka away as India win big for seventh straight victory MUMBAI: If anyone still wanted reasons as to why India are the team to beat in this World Cup, Rohit Sharma's side laid them down at an electric Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 India through, Bangladesh out: Where do other teams stand in the race to World Cup semis NEW DELHI: The dominant fashion in which India stormed into the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup is nothing less than a fairytale. Seven matches, seven wins, including a demolition job against Sri Lanka in their seventh match on Thursday for a massive 302-run victory -- there'll be few who…
The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023 Wankhede witnesses heartbreak again: Virat Kohli falls short of matching Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI centuries MUMBAI: The Wankhede has experienced this before. 35,000 people waiting for a special landmark, only to be cruelly silenced.
The Hindu · Nov 3, 2023 Morning digest | India dismantles Sri Lanka to book World Cup semifinal spot; weapons, ammo, police vehicles looted in Imphal mob attack, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2023 England are finding out the hard way that they may have passed their peak The nucleus of an incredibly successful team are all of a similar age and the years appear to have caught up with them at this World Cup
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 'He was just toying around with Lankans': Legendary Wasim Akram hails 'exceptional' Mohammed Shami NEW DELHI: Five star Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc on a hapless Sri Lanka as hosts India powered to their seventh straight win at the ODI World Cup and became the first team to qualify for the semis on Thursday.
The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023 Trott credits Ajay Jadeja for Afghanistan's power show in World Cup Afghanistan's success in WC due to Ajay Jadeja's mentorship; Trott lauds him for keeping team in high spirits. His presence made job easier. Pitch re-laid at Ekana stadium, nullifying home advantage. Afghans have won against big teams, ready for Dutch challenge.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 Happy to achieve our first goal of reaching the World Cup semifinals: Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: An all-round batting display was followed by a a dream spell from Mohammed Shami as India hammered Sri Lanka by a mammoth 302 runs to become the first team to qualify for the ODI World Cup semis.
The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023 'Still not regained full muscle mass and weight': Shubman Gill on his fitness level NEW DELHI: First there were concerns about his fitness, after catching dengue fever before the opening match against Australia, then there were concerns about his form, after scoring just one fifty in four innings. But on Thursday, young India opener Shubman Gill ended all the concerns by scoring a run-a-ball…