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England captain Jos Buttler believes India are favourites for World Cup

The last three editions of the Cricket World Cup – India in 2011, Australia in 2015 and England in 2019 – have been won by the host nation.

The Independent UK

Kane Williamson: New Zealand captain to miss Cricket World Cup opener against England

England are also saying goodbye to Mo Bobat, with their men’s performance director heading for the IPL next year

Evening Standard

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 | A win-win for India’s ruling party

At the World Cup, India could borrow from the U.S. tradition of the President throwing the first pitch. PM Modi could bowl the first ball, symbolizing the country's reverse colonialism and the symbiotic relationship between sports and politics. World leaders have used sport as a means of asserting power. India…

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2023 ODI World Cup venues | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad — capacity, pitch info and areas that need attention

Hyderabad Cricket Association will host a World Cup match after a gap of 27 years. The last World Cup match in the city was when West Indies took on Zimbabwe at the floodlit Lal Bahadur Stadium.

The Hindu

How a passion for quizzing and sport kicked off this writer’s career

Cricket trivia changed Joy Bhattacharjya’s life. In 1996, he got a job researching a cricket quiz, leading to 25 years in sports. He set quizzes for several cricketers and cricketing teams, and has now co-authored a book on cricket trivia, The Great Indian Cricket Circus

The Hindu

Knee could stump Perry's bowling return against Windies

As she continues her injury recovery, Australia's star allrounder Ellyse Perry may wait until after the white-ball series against West Indies to resume bowling.

AAP

Aussie Worrall at heart of Surrey's county triumphs

Surrey have been crowned English cricket's county champions again - with an unsung Australian bowler at the heart of their back-to-back successes.

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Just Stop Oil protesters found guilty of aggravated trespass over Lord’s stunt

England player Jonny Bairstow carried Daniel Knorr off the pitch.

The Independent UK

South Africa takes on Afghanistan in World Cup warm-up match

Thiruvananthapuram welcomes cricket fans for four warm-up matches, with the biggest attraction being India vs Netherlands on Oct 3. Rain is expected, but plenty of cricket should be possible. Fans are eager to witness the matches at the Greenfield Stadium.

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup 2023 | R. Ashwin replaces injured Axar Patel in India’s final World Cup squad

India name veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as replacement for injured Axar Patel in 15-member World Cup squad. Ashwin impressed on return to ODI cricket, taking four wickets in two games against Australia

The Hindu

Sports Minister presents cash awards to Asian Games medallists

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur presented cash awards to Asian Games medal winners from women's cricket, shooting and rowing. Harmanpreet Kaur and team, Rudrankksh Patil, Ramita Jindal, Mehuli Ghosh, Adarsh Singh, Vijayveer Sidhu, Anish Bhanwala, Arjun Lal Jat and Arvind Singh received awards. Sports Minister expressed ambition to open 1000…

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup: England arrive in India to begin final preparations with full squad available

Two-week break has allowed injuries to heal ahead of opener against New Zealand

Evening Standard

Cheering Indian crowds welcome Pakistan team before ICC Cricket World Cup

Hundreds of Indian fans greet Pakistani players upon their arrival in Hyderabad for the ICC Cricket World Cup.

Al Jazeera

Surrey retain County Championship as Northants rout Essex – as it happened

Surrey are champions once again as their closest challengers, Essex, collapsed to an innings defeat against Northamptonshire

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The Independent UK

Pakistan cricket team arrive in India for first time in seven years after visa issues

Pakistani players arrive in India to cheering fans, but faced a nervous wait for visa approval to enter country for Cricket World Cup

Al Jazeera

What you need to know about the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 stadiums

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches will be hosted at 10 stadiums across India.

The Hindu

World Cup 2023 | Tight security around Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad as Pakistan cricket team begins practice session

Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad, India for the World Cup. Players had a two-hour practice session at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, amidst unprecedented security measures. They had a warm-up session, fielding session and ‘net practice’. The team expressed satisfaction with the facilities and playing conditions. Security agencies took extra…

The Hindu

Sri Lankan cricketer Gunathilaka cleared of sexual assault charge in Australia

Danushka Gunathilaka found not guilty of sexual assault in Sydney. Judge Sarah Huggett said evidence showed no opportunity for Gunathilaka to remove condom during intercourse. Prosecutors said he made incorrect statements during police interview, but Judge disagreed due to confusion, fatigue, language barrier & memory. Gunathilaka free to return to…

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'Can't wait to play': Sri Lankan batter cleared of rape

International Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a Tinder date by allegedly removing his condom without her consent.

The Independent UK

Sri Lankan cricketer found not guilty of rape charges in Australian court case

Sri Lankan cricket international Danushka Gunathilaka has been found not guilty of raping a woman he met on a dating site during the south Asian team’s tour of Australia last November

The Hindu

"Hope our Asian Games gold will inspire youngsters to take up cricket": Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma, said that she hopes that the triumphant debut at the Asian Games inspires young players to take up the sport

The Independent UK

13-year-old Chinese skateboarder wins gold at the Asian Games and now eyes the Paris Olympics

A 13-year-old girl from China has won a gold medal in stakeboarding at the Asian Games

Evening Standard

Australia players revive Ashes ‘spirit of cricket’ row with accusations of England ‘hypocrisy’

Australia’s players have accused England captain Ben Stokes of hypocrisy as the summer’s Ashes row over the ‘spirit of cricket’ rumbles on.

The Guardian - UK

Surrey’s title party on hold, Worcestershire promoted: county cricket – as it happened

Hampshire forced Surrey to wait a little longer to be crowned champions, while Worcestershire secured promotion

The Guardian - UK

Richards, Hick and Lara: how David Foot saw three of the greatest innings

A new book draws together writing from David Foot’s 50 years on the county circuit, with a 1985 day in Taunton the highlight

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