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2023 ODI World Cup Stat Attack: Can England do what only the West Indies and Australia have done before?

Only two teams in the history of the ICC ODI World Cup have managed to successfully defend the title. The West Indies won back to back titles in 1975 and 1979 and then Australia won three on the trot in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Tim Southee to miss ODI World Cup opener, New Zealand face England without key players

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's Tim Southee will be absent from the World Cup's opening match against defending champions England and potentially several subsequent matches due to a thumb injury, as revealed by stand-in captain Tom Latham on Wednesday. The Black Caps will also be without their regular captain, Kane Williamson,…

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

World Cup's new mantra: Caution at the top

Preserving wickets in the first powerplay and accelerating through the middle death overs may be key

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup: All major approaching milestones

With the holy grail of ODI cricket up for grabs once again, defending champions England and nine other teams will be vying to outwit and outplay each other.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

'360' Matthews expects Aussies to adapt in T20 decider

In-form West Indies captain Hayley Matthews is confident she can adapt and continue to flourish as her side seek a historic series win against Australia.

AAP · Oct 4, 2023

ODI World Cup: Who'll press power button in the middle for Team India?

India's first-choice middle order of KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja has been delivering sub-standard strike-rates. The inability to accelerate has led to poor ODI returns since the 2019 World Cup. Can the experienced trio deliver the killer punch in the coming weeks?

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

All vie for the Cup: On the ICC World Cup and host India

The World Cup’s 13th edition will commence its frenetic run across diverse venues in India from Thursday

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Experimental Australia down Pakistan in last WC warm-up

Australia achieved what they needed in their last World Cup tune-up, getting time in the middle with the bat and giving their death-bowling a decent test.

AAP · Oct 3, 2023

Jitesh Sharma’s India dream realised at nondescript Hangzhou ground

NAGPUR: The wait started during the home T20 series against Sri Lanka in January this year. The Ireland tour went by, warming the bench in the chilly environs. Finally, the dream was realized in Hangzhou, China.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023