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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.…

The Times of India

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.

Al Jazeera

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…

The Hindu

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‘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.

France 24

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 Guardian - UK

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 Times of India

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

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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 Times of India

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

‘The BJP’s World Cup’: India’s Modi wields cricket as a political weapon

From stadiums to political influence, some say the BJP is using the tournament as a launch pad for a third term.

Al Jazeera

New Zealand: The perennial 'dark horses' and their heartbreaking ODI World Cup title jinx

Think of New Zealand in the context of the ICC ODI World Cup and you will think of a team which has the ability to push other top opposition hard and yet one that somehow can't seem to cross that final hurdle.

The Times of India

Can Cummins emulate Border, Waugh, Ponting & Clarke? 5-time champions Australia and their love affair with the ICC ODI World Cup

Though multiple teams competing at the World Cup go in as potential title contenders, there's no doubt that the one team which can be called the 'boss' of the tournament is Australia.

The Times of India

2023 ODI World Cup Stat Attack: Can England do what only the West Indies and Australia have done before?

Only two teams in the history of the ICC ODI World Cup have managed to successfully defend the title. The West Indies won back to back titles in 1975 and 1979 and then Australia won three on the trot in 1999, 2003 and 2007.

The Times of India

Tim Southee to miss ODI World Cup opener, New Zealand face England without key players

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's Tim Southee will be absent from the World Cup's opening match against defending champions England and potentially several subsequent matches due to a thumb injury, as revealed by stand-in captain Tom Latham on Wednesday. The Black Caps will also be without their regular captain, Kane Williamson,…

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2023 ODI World Cup: All major approaching milestones

With the holy grail of ODI cricket up for grabs once again, defending champions England and nine other teams will be vying to outwit and outplay each other.

The Hindu

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu

All vie for the Cup: On the ICC World Cup and host India

The World Cup’s 13th edition will commence its frenetic run across diverse venues in India from Thursday

The Hindu

Cricket World Cup | IPL experience could be handy in this World Cup: Van der Dussen

Rassie van der Dussen believes South Africa's batting line-up is formidable, with IPL experience helping them adjust to different conditions. He feels the team's experience at different venues will be key to success at the World Cup.

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2023 ODI World Cup: From Kuldeep to Rashid - Watch out for these spinners

With India set to host the 2023 ODI World Cup after a hiatus of 12 years, the spinners are licking their chops in anticipation of bagful of wickets on helpful, turning Indian tracks.

The Hindu

ICC WORLD CUP | Conway, with a good record in the subcontinent, will be crucial for New Zealand’s fortunes

Devon Conway, South Africa-born Kiwi opener, has become an integral part of the New Zealand team. He has a good record in the subcontinent, scoring two ODI tons this year, and has a strategy to succeed on slow-paced pitches. He believes adapting to different surfaces and clear communication will be…

The Times of India

India @ ODI WC Stat Attack: The Indian batter with the best strike rate, Sachin Tendulkar records which will be hard to break and more

The ODI World Cup is a stage which has seen some of the most mind boggling records being created over the years.

The Guardian - UK

Lockie Ferguson: ‘I always have to remind myself cricket’s a special job’

The World Cup begins where it left off and the New Zealand bowler believes his side can learn from the 2019 final and go one better

The Times of India

South Africa lack good all-rounder at No.7, going into World Cup: Graeme Smith

NEW DELHI: South Africa are lacking depth in their batting in the absence of quality all-rounders, an aspect that could affect the team's chances in the World Cup, reckons former skipper Graeme Smith.

The Times of India

EXCLUSIVE: The word pressure is not in Virat Kohli's dictionary; India hot favourites to win World Cup, says Mohammad Amir

NEW DELHI: The impact of Virat Kohli's exceptional innings against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2022 remains alive in the memory of every Pakistani cricketer, particularly as they approach the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup.

The Times of India

Muttiah Muralitharan picks India as favourites to win World Cup

BENGALURU: While the focus is on the role of spinners at the World Cup starting later this week, spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes the conditions and ability to adapt to it will be the game changer.

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