Olympics can help save international cricket: CA boss Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley says the sport's addition to the Olympics will encourage players to choose their national team over big-money franchises. AAP · Oct 17, 2023
Purpose of including cricket was to bring high-profile players: IOC president Thomas Bach Cricket returns to Olympics after 125-year break due to its growing popularity, esp. T20 format. IOC President Thomas Bach expects best players to take part, and insists decision not driven by commercial interests. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI. The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
ICC chairman Barclay confident of 'outstanding' World Cup despite crowd concerns NEW DELHI: Despite concerns about the size and composition of crowds in the initial stages of the event, Greg Barclay, the chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), remains optimistic that India will deliver an "outstanding" World Cup. The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023
Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2023
BCCI welcomes cricket’s inclusion in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics BCCI welcomes cricket's re-inclusion in Olympics after over a century. Jay Shah, BCCI secretary, was instrumental in promoting the case for cricket's inclusion. He was chief of ICC's working group that dealt with IOC. Inclusion to open new frontiers, provide exposure in untapped markets, yield financial dividends & have positive… The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023
Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team Pakistani cricketers were the target of a hostile crowd during a World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad. Al Jazeera · Oct 16, 2023
Wasim Akram's big revelation: 'There is no fitness test' for Pakistan players NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram came down hard on Babar Azam's men after they suffered an embarrassing seven-wicket defeat at the hands of India in their ICC ODI World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Akram, who was known as the 'Sultan of… The Times of India · Oct 16, 2023
Morning Mail: Albanese’s next step after voice defeat, Gaza refugee crisis, Afghanistan trounce England Cabinet to consider options after no vote; Egypt moves more troops towards Gaza border amid fears of refugee crisis; England humbled by Afghanistan at the Cricket World Cup The Guardian - AU · Oct 15, 2023
Watch: Team India arrives in Pune ahead of World Cup clash against Bangladesh NEW DELHI: After a convincing victory over their traditional rivals, Pakistan, the Indian men's cricket team arrived in Pune on Sunday in preparation for their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh. The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023
'You think you can get away with this': Wasim Akram lashes out at Mickey Arthur for his bizarre comments NEW DELHI: Legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram minced no words, after Pakistan's crushing 7-wicket defeat at the hands of India in the 2023 World Cup, while lashing out at team director Mickey Arthur for making bizarre comments after the team’s heart-breaking loss at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on… The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023
Watch: Hardik Pandya chases Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah in a fun video after India's win over Pakistan Offering a sneak peek into the exuberant atmosphere of the Indian dressing room following their triumph over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup match in Ahmedabad on Saturday, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya conversed with the key players who contributed to their resounding victory in the latest video shared by the… The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023
Not just most ODI World Cup centuries, Rohit Sharma now also has the best... NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma's match-winning knock of 86 runs against Pakistan on Saturday in their ICC World Cup match has pushed him up to number seven in the list of leading run-getters in ODI World Cups. But besides being the batsman with most centuries in that list, Rohit… The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023
India vs Pakistan: India win by 7 wickets to continue unbeaten World Cup run vs Pakistan Captain Rohit Sharma's dominating 86 complements fine show by bowlers The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023
The Times of India · Oct 15, 2023 World Cup: England vs Afghanistan head to head record NEW DELHI: Defending champions England take on Afghanistan in the 13th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 Ind vs Pak | It looked like a bilateral series, not like an ICC event: Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur At Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, India's sea of blue supporters saw their team win a convincing seven-wicket victory over arch-rival Pakistan in the most-anticipated fixture of the tournament. Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur felt it was more like a bilateral series, with few Pakistan fans and media personnel in attendance.…
The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023 It didn’t seem like an ICC event: Mickey Arthur on India-Pakistan World Cup match AHMEDABAD: Even as he wasn’t willing to dish out that as an excuse, Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur minced no words in pointing out the fact that his team did miss the presence of its fans, as a 1,30,000 partisan crowd cheered India to a seven-wicket win for the hosts…
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023 Is Israel violating the laws of war meant to protect children? As Israel’s bombing of the Gaza Strip continues and people flee south, international laws will be tested, experts say.
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Armenian president approves parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has approved the parliament’s decision to join the International Criminal Court in a move that has further strained the country’s ties with its old ally Russia
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 India vs Pakistan: ‘The biggest rivalry in sport’ India vs Pakistan matches have attracted a TV audience of over 400 million at previous ICC Cricket World Cups
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2023 Inside the 132,000-seater Narendra Modi Stadium hosting India vs Pakistan World Cup match With 132,000 seats, Narendra Modi Stadium is the largest cricket arena in the world
Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023 Pakistan fans a glaring absence at India Cricket World Cup clash India has all but blocked Pakistani fans and media from the ICC Cricket World Cup’s marquee clash in Ahmedabad.
The Hindu · Oct 14, 2023 Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, Pakistan keen to outwit each other in heavy-duty clash India steps in as the domineering outfit, especially in ICC matches against its arch-rival. Meanwhile Pakistan strides in with the added confidence of having defeated The Netherlands and Sri Lanka.
The Times of India · Oct 14, 2023 World Cup: Why India vs Pakistan is cricket's real influencer Toxicity is good for profitability, especially when it comes to India-Pakistan cricket matches.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023 Experts say Hamas and Israel are committing war crimes in their fight The deadly attacks by Hamas on Israeli civilians and the devastating Israeli airstrikes and blockade of Gaza have raised accusations among international legal experts that both sides were violating international law