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'Un-Australian' night ends ODI World Cup defence

Australia will be without the ODI and T20 World Cup trophies for the first time since 2018, after a scrappy semi-final loss to India in the 50-over tournament.

AAP · Oct 30, 2025

Chetan Sharma - the first bowler to claim ODI World Cup hat-trick

NEW DELHI: Chetan Sharma made history as the first Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup during the 1987 ICC Cricket World Cup. This remarkable feat occurred on October 31, 1987, in a group stage match against New Zealand in Nagpur.

The Times of India · Oct 12, 2024

Australia's Marnus Labuschagne 'retires' 2023 ODI World Cup final bat

NEW DELHI: Marnus Labuschagne, the Australian batsman, announced his decision to retire the cricket bat he used during the ICC Cricket World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad last November. The match, played between the two rival nations, saw Labuschagne score a crucial half-century that helped secure Australia's victory.

The Times of India · Aug 13, 2024

'You are truly God's child': Anushka Sharma pens a heartwarming note for Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Actor-producer Anushka Sharma expressed her gratitude and admiration for her husband, Virat Kohli, as he created history by scoring his 50th ODI century during the ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. India's resounding 70-run victory in the match added to the celebration of Kohli's remarkable achievement.

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

Shreyas Iyer credits backing from Rahul Dravid and Rohit Sharma for World Cup success

NEW DELHI: After India's dominating 70-run victory over New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup semifinals, middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer credited the crucial backing from coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma for his remarkable performance. Iyer, who made history with his 105-run knock, expressed his gratitude for the…

The Times of India · Nov 16, 2023

Shami derails New Zealand as India roar into ICC Cricket World Cup final

Right-arm Indian pacer becomes fastest bowler in history of ICC World Cup to complete 50-wicket haul.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

Australia vs South Africa World Cup semifinal: Proteas ‘must punch first’

South Africa must play their best game of cricket to beat Australia in the semifinal, Kyle Abbott tells Al Jazeera.

Al Jazeera · Nov 15, 2023

'India is a complete team': Chandu Borde praises hosts ahead of semi-final against New Zealand

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Chandu Borde expressed his optimism about India's chances in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand, citing the team's completeness and all-round performance in the league stage. Speaking to ANI, Borde highlighted several factors that he believes give India an advantage…

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

India’s Virat Kohli scores 49th ODI century, equals Tendulkar’s record

Kohli completes his record-equalling 49th ODI hundred in the ICC Cricket World Cup match against South Africa.

Al Jazeera · Nov 5, 2023

World Cup: Sri Lanka ask India to bat first in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the 33rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 2, 2023