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Smith open to batting lower if Head recovers

Steve Smith is prepared to make way at first drop if Travis Head recovers from injury during the World Cup, which begins for Australia against India on Sunday.

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Why just 9, hoping we can travel to 11 venues: Rahul Dravid

CHENNAI: It was after a loss against Australia in a bilateral ODI series a few months ago that captain Rohit Sharma sounded worried about the fact that the team would have to travel to nine venues across the country during the group stages of the World Cup.

The Times of India

Logan van Beek charts a ‘different way’ to the World Cup

Logan van Beek, born in Christchurch, is now the key player for the Netherlands at the World Cup, having played a significant role in helping the Dutch team qualify. He has a tendency to shine on the big stage, and is looking forward to the match against New Zealand, hoping…

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Steve Smith backs born-again Marnus Labuschagne to deliver in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Australia's Steve Smith has expressed his belief that his teammate, Marnus Labuschagne, has managed to rediscover his batting form in the 50-overs format just in time for the World Cup. Smith expects the 29-year-old to solidify his position in the top-four batting order.

The Times of India

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis’s availability uncertain for World Cup match against India

Australia, which is struggling with a couple of injury concerns, take on India in their World Cup opening match in Chennai

The Independent UK

World Cup: Pakistan face Dutch, eye tougher tests ahead

HYDERABAD: People monitoring activity across the border are likely to witness incessant chatter as the Pakistanis turn their attention to their cricket team's performance in the World Cup.

The Times of India

New Zealand advance to World Cup last eight after 11-try romp past Uruguay

A month after bungling their opening game against France, New Zealand qualfied for the last eight of the World Cup with a clinical 73-0 destruction of Uruguay in Lyon.

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England injury blow as Jack Willis to miss rest of World Cup

England’s back-row forward Jack Willis has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a neck injury

The Guardian - UK

World Cup travel guide: What to see, where to eat & how to reach venues

Cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the World Cup in India on Oct 5. With Team India’s recent wins, expectations are high. The tournament will be held across 10 venues, with each city offering unique attractions, culinary delights and transport options.

The Hindu

What to know about the FIFA 2030 World Cup announcement

Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be hosts for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while Saudi Arabia will bid to host in 2034.

Al Jazeera

Fans fume over empty stands in England vs New Zealand World Cup opener: ‘This is embarrassing’

Delay in sale of tickets sparked criticism from fans because ICC took longer than usual to confirm final schedule

The Independent UK

Kate joins World Cup winners for wheelchair rugby league session

England hosted the World Cup last November and beat France 28-24.

The Independent UK

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar global ambassador for Cricket World Cup 2023

India legend Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy ahead of the opening fixture on Thursday

The Independent UK

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Global giants spend Rs 3 lakh a second on advertising

Global companies are spending millions of dollars to get their names seen during the Cricket World Cup in India, with the sporting event representing an opportune moment for brands to tap into the cricket-crazy nation of 1.4 billion people.

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World Cup 2023: One last hurrah for stalwarts

When the World Cup comes to a close in Ahmedabad on November 19, there will be quite a few cricketing greats who will have played their final World Cup, at least in the ODI format.

The Times of India

2023 ODI World Cup Stat Attack: Pakistan and their 21-year wait for the title

Did you know that a Pakistani bowler who is one of the all-time greats of the game holds the unwanted record of bowling the most wides and the most no-balls in World Cup matches?

The Times of India

ODI World Cup, England vs New Zealand: England's aggression vs New Zealand's pluck

AHMEDABAD: Organisers of the World Cup will hope for a dream start to cricket's 50-over showpiece when defending champions England take on New Zealand at the sprawling Narendra Modi Stadium here on Thursday. The opening game is a rematch of the teams' epic showdown in the 2019 final at Lord's.…

Al Jazeera

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Can the sport finally go global?

As cricket’s marquee event kicks off in India, its ambitions to spread beyond the Commonwealth are on test.

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Cricket World Cup 2023 | India, a favourite, will look to recreate the 2011 magic; Australia, England, South Africa strong contenders

Cricket's showpiece event, the World Cup, kicks off in Ahmedabad, India, with defending champion England and 2019 runner-up New Zealand vying for glory. Stars like Stokes, Williamson, Kohli, Sharma, Ashwin, Warner, Smith and Root will have their last WC dance. India is the sole host and fav to lift the…

France 24

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

The Guardian - UK

Cricket World Cup has low-key buildup but tumbling records hint at thrills to come

The lavish opening ceremony has been cancelled but hosts India are scoring faster and every country emphasises attack more

The Times of India

Babar Azam missing Pakistani fans but feels 'at home' in Hyderabad

AHMEDABAD: Overwhelmed with hospitality since arriving in India, Babar Azam is completely feeling "at home" in Hyderabad but didn't forgot to add that Pakistan cricket fans have been missed amid their build-up for the World Cup.

The Independent UK

2030 World Cup will be hosted by six countries across three continents, Fifa announces

Three South American nations will stage the three opening matches to celebrate the World Cup’s centenary, before Spain, Portugal and Morocco host the rest of the tournament

The Times of India

It is time for us to get secluded and focus on the job: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: With India playing the World Cup at home, Rohit Sharma and his men will be dealing with the enormous pressure of expectations but the skipper on Wednesday assured that his side has 'prepared really well' and is used to going through the pressure and it is time for…

The Independent UK

ICC names Sachin Tendulkar global ambassador for Cricket World Cup 2023

India legend Tendulkar will walk out with the World Cup trophy ahead of the opening fixture on Thursday

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