The Latest Breaking News from the Wankhede Stadium

Changes to pitch rotation common in long tournaments, says ICC after controversy erupts at Wankhede

MUMBAI: The morning of the first semifinal of the 2023 ODI World Cup between India and New Zealand on Wednesday was rocked by a massive controversy over a 'pitch switch' by hosts India at the Wankhede Stadium.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar meets Viv Richards, David Beckham at Wankhede

NEW DELHI: As the Wankhede Stadium buzzes with excitement for the World Cup semi-final clash between India and New Zealand, cricketing legends Sachin Tendulkar and Viv Richards shared a memorable moment on the iconic ground. The meeting between these two cricket icons occurred on November 15, a significant date marking…

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

Watch: Kane Williamson's stunning catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma in World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma had already broken two records of Chris Gayle - most sixes in World Cups and most sixes in a single World Cup edition - in the first semifinal of the World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

The Times of India · Nov 15, 2023

Glenn Maxwell's heroics evoke memories of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup exploits

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during Glenn Maxwell's match-winning heroics against Afghanistan brought back echoes of a historic day in cricket 40 years ago. In 1983, it was Kapil Dev for India, and on Tuesday night, it was Glenn Maxwell for Australia, producing stunning…

The Times of India · Nov 8, 2023

Watch: Azmatullah Omarzai rattles Aussies with two wickets in two balls

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan pacer Azmatullah Omarzai came up with two stunning back-to-back deliveries to rattle Australia's chase during an ODI World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

'I said before the match that I will bat like Sachin Tendulkar': Ibrahim Zadran after scoring ton against Australia

NEW DELHI: Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar's pep talk worked wonders for many over the years and the latest to join the bandwagon is Afghanistan batter Ibrahim Zadran who scored an unbeaten century against Australia in the ODI World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

World Cup: Afghanistan opt to bat against Australia

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the 39th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Nov 7, 2023

Mohammed Shami has been the bowler of the World Cup: Ben Stokes

AHMEDABAD: With their consistent demolition job in the 2023 World Cup, India's all-conquering bowlers are now earning lavish praise from the opposition batters they've tormented too. On Friday, England's Test captain Ben Stokes, while talking to the reporters here at the Narendra Modi Stadium, termed paceman Mohammed Shami, who's taken…

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

'Start celebrating your fast bowlers...': Shoaib Akhtar requests Indian fans after pacers dismantle Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani fast-bowler, Shoaib Akhtar, known as the 'Rawalpindi Express,' heaped praise on India's pace trio after their astounding performance in a World Cup match that led to a 302-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.

The Times of India · Nov 3, 2023

Ruthless Men in Blue demolish listless Islanders

The Men in Blue’s seventh triumph in this World Cup was mounted upon muscular batting and relentless fast bowling and the fans at the Wankhede Stadium relished every second of a lop-sided contest that sealed the host’s semifinal berth

The Hindu · Nov 2, 2023