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Smith open to batting lower if Head recovers

Steve Smith is prepared to make way at first drop if Travis Head recovers from injury during the World Cup, which begins for Australia against India on Sunday.

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For South Africa and Sri Lanka, it's all about restoring pride and honour

'Choker' tag looms large as Bavuma Co begin Cup campaign

The Times of India

Why just 9, hoping we can travel to 11 venues: Rahul Dravid

CHENNAI: It was after a loss against Australia in a bilateral ODI series a few months ago that captain Rohit Sharma sounded worried about the fact that the team would have to travel to nine venues across the country during the group stages of the World Cup.

The Times of India

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World Cup: Ishan Kishan may open against Australia in Shubman Gill's absence

Coach Dravid keeps fingers crossed on Shubman's availability for India's opener vs Australia

The Times of India

India make short work of Bangladesh

Young guns Tilak Varma (55 n.o, 26b, 2x4, 6x6 1/5) and spinner Sai Kishore (3/12) shone as India routed Bangladesh by nine wickets with 64 balls to spare to storm into the Asiad men's cricket final on Friday. In Saturday's title contest, India will take on Afghanistan, who stunned Pakistan…

The Times of India

Pakistan kick off Cricket World Cup campaign with victory over enterprising Netherlands

Haris Rauf took 3-43 to deny the Netherlands a historic victory in Hyderabad

The Independent UK

Logan van Beek charts a ‘different way’ to the World Cup

Logan van Beek, born in Christchurch, is now the key player for the Netherlands at the World Cup, having played a significant role in helping the Dutch team qualify. He has a tendency to shine on the big stage, and is looking forward to the match against New Zealand, hoping…

The Hindu

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | India and Australia set to resume a famed rivalry at Chepauk

India-Australia rivalry resumes in Chennai with both teams hoping to start their World Cup campaign on a winning note.

The Hindu

ODI World Cup: Pretty satisfied, credit to the bowlers, says Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: As Pakistan kicked off their 2023 ODI World Cup with a comprehensive 81-run win over Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday, a satisfied skipper Babar Azam lauded his bowlers for their all-round effort.

The Times of India

ODI World Cup: Suryakumar practices straight 'range-hitting', Ishan struggles against Bumrah-Siraj

CHENNAI: Suryakumar Yadav had two separate net sessions on Friday when the full team save skipper Rohit Sharma had an intensive two and half hour hit at the Chepauk ahead of the World Cup opener against Australia on Sunday.

The Times of India

‘He’s not Superman’: Mark Wood insists England can shine without Stokes

England’s recovery from their opening-game loss is ‘not just about the Messiah Stokesy’, according to Mark Wood

The Guardian - UK

He’s not Superman – Mark Wood insists England cannot put pressure on Ben Stokes

Stokes missed England’s World Cup opener through injury.

The Independent UK

World Cup | ‘Teams need to adapt to different venues’

Rahul Dravid, coach of the Indian cricket team, readied his team for the upcoming World Cup clash against Australia. He discussed the importance of adaptability and the value of ODIs. He also spoke of Suryakumar Yadav's efforts to score runs in different ways. With his experience in Chennai's league cricket,…

The Hindu

ODI World Cup: Pakistan brush aside Netherlands to make winning start

NEW DELHI: Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan scored crucial half-centuries before bowlers produced an all-round effort as Pakistan kicked-off their 2023 ODI World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win over Netherlands in Hyderabad on Friday.

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'Chokers' tag will always follow South Africa, says skipper Temba Bavuma

NEW DELHI: South Africa's captain, Temba Bavuma, acknowledged on Friday that his country's reputation as World Cup "chokers" would persist until they secured their first-ever international trophy.

The Times of India

Steve Smith backs born-again Marnus Labuschagne to deliver in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australia's Steve Smith has expressed his belief that his teammate, Marnus Labuschagne, has managed to rediscover his batting form in the 50-overs format just in time for the World Cup. Smith expects the 29-year-old to solidify his position in the top-four batting order.

The Hindu

Pakistan media, fans still awaiting visas for World Cup

PCB awaits visa clearance for media, fans to travel to India for 2023 ODI World Cup. 60 journalists applied for Indian visas, but no word yet. Bashir Chacha, a resident of Chicago, was the lone Pakistani supporter present. PCB wrote to ICC to ensure visas for Pakistani media, fans. MEA…

The Times of India

'He is not technically out for the first game': Rahul Dravid wants to wait for 36 hours before taking a call on Shubman Gill

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team is facing additional concerns as they prepare for their inaugural World Cup match against Australia in Chennai. Shubman Gill, who has been in exceptional form recently, is reportedly dealing with a suspected case of dengue fever, which raises doubts about his availability for Sunday's…

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The Guardian - AU

Well-seasoned Australia guided by consistency and stability in Cricket World Cup tilt

Steve Smith and David Warner are in form while fast bowlers will also be key for the experienced five-times champions

The Hindu

‘800’ movie review: Muralitharan’s biopic is an ordinary telling of an extraordinary tale

800, a biopic of Sri Lankan cricketer Mutthiah Muralitharan, follows his journey from being a young boy interested in cricket to becoming one of the best in the business. The film has a few highs, but lacks depth and drama, thus making it settle for the ordinary.

The Guardian - UK

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott: ‘We just need one of those tight wins’

Former England batter on helming the No 9-ranked ODI side at the Cricket World Cup, where they have struggled in the past

The Independent UK

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis’s availability uncertain for World Cup match against India

Australia, which is struggling with a couple of injury concerns, take on India in their World Cup opening match in Chennai

The Hindu

Daily Quiz | On Cricket World Cup

The Hindu’s daily quiz on cricket world cup

The Independent UK

Eoin Morgan assesses England’s World Cup chances after ‘crushing defeat’ to New Zealand

Former skipper says he is more disappointed by England’s bowling than by its loss to New Zealand

The Independent UK

India star Shubman Gill a doubt for World Cup opener after falling sick

Young star opener who may have contracted dengue was a leading run scorer in ODIs played this year

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