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Rohit Sharma's bold play, pacers' form and role clarity: Components contributing to India's perfect run at World Cup

NEW DELHI: With apologies to the pacers wreaking havoc, spinners baring their fangs, and batters bossing around, it would be fair to say that the Indian juggernaut in this World Cup is not just about explosive performances on the field.

The Times of India

World Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: Shami, Siraj blow Sri Lanka away as India win big for seventh straight victory

MUMBAI: If anyone still wanted reasons as to why India are the team to beat in this World Cup, Rohit Sharma's side laid them down at an electric Wankhede Stadium against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

The Times of India

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

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Marsh tells team: 'I'll be back to win this World Cup'

Mitch Marsh has returned home from the World Cup for personal reasons but has told teammates he'll be back to help Australia win the tournament.

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Quinton de Kock smashes yet another century, first to reach 500 runs in this World Cup

PUNE: After yet another century in the World Cup on Wednesday, Quinton de Kock shouldn't be surprised if he is bombarded with that question again: Why retire now?

The Times of India

Cricket World Cup 2023, IND vs ENG | India sitting pretty with all departments working in sync

England, the defending champions, have been reduced to possible party-poopers in this World Cup. India, on the other hand, have been performing superbly with Kohli's acrobatic catch and Rohit Sharma's batting.

The Hindu

Leading by example: How Rohit Sharma has excelled as a leader and enforcer in this World Cup

Rohit Sharma will be captaining India for the 100th time today

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'There is no way...': Shoaib Akhtar makes bold prediction about India's chances in World Cup

NEW DELHI: Team India has taken the ongoing ODI World Cup by storm, securing a perfect record with five consecutive victories, including notable wins against cricket giants such as Australia, Pakistan, and New Zealand. After their recent triumph over New Zealand in Dharamsala, former Pakistani cricket legend Shoaib Akhtar has…

The Times of India

This World Cup highlights rugby’s impossible job: being the referee

In France, the referees have had two main roles: managing the game and then taking the blame from the team that lost it

The Guardian - UK

I will remember this World Cup for the rest of my life, says Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq

While Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will forever cherish the ongoing ICC World Cup after his team's remarkable achievements, he remains steadfast in his choice to retire from 50-over cricket once the tournament concludes.

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Pakistan ready for the big fight against Afghanistan

CHENNAI: Be it Saeed Anwar’s 194 in the Independence Cup in 1997 or a memorable Test win against India in 1999, Pakistan have some incredible Chennai memories. Even in December 2012, when they played the first match of a revival bilateral series here, Pakistan were triumphant despite MS Dhoni’s century.…

The Times of India

ICC World Cup: Sri Lanka, Australia in a fight to revive campaign

LUCKNOW: Nothing is going right for the Sri Lanka team in this World Cup so far, and the same holds true for Australia.

The Times of India

Ricky Ponting backs Virat Kohli to break Sachin Tendulkar's ODI centuries record this World Cup

NEW DELHI: Run-machine Virat Kohli, who played a superb 85-run knock in India's ODI World Cup opening win against Australia in Chennai, missed out on a well deserved century.

The Times of India

World Cup: South Africa in attack mode in middle overs with both bat and ball

NEW DELHI: "I think there's a lot of passion in this team to give our absolute all at this World Cup. Let's see how far it can get us. We're known to start pretty slowly, be it in a series or maybe world events, so we put a lot of…

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The Guardian - UK

On King Kohli’s broad shoulders rest India’s dreams of glory on home soil

Former captain may no longer be the host’s official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his own

Evening Standard

Cricket World Cup: England horror show threatens to end title defence early

Well, what on earth happened there? Waking up this morning on day two of this World Cup to find their nightmarish, nine-wicket mauling by New Zealand was no dream, that is the question England must have been asking, longing for the video-gamer's temptation: pause, quit, restart.

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.

Evening Standard

Can anyone stop India? Assessing Cricket World Cup 2023 favourites

Run this World Cup through the kind of 'Super Duper Computer' that tends to be roused for its predictions around this time in any tournament cycle, and you could bet your last IPL franchise dollar that it would pre-ordain India as champions.

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Flying Fiji break new ground but World Cup is set up for smaller nations to fail

So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Why England matches hit by empty seats as frustration mounts

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

The National (Scotland)

Stuart McInally leaves Scotland camp with neck injury

The 33-year-old is due to retire after this World Cup meaning he has missed the chance to bow out on the biggest stage, whilst stranded on 49 caps.

Evening Standard

Lawrence Dallaglio column: England need to show their ruthless streak and get the tries flowing once again

Every single England player still has a point to prove at this World Cup.

Evening Standard

South Africa vs Ireland: Andy Farrell unfazed by Springboks mind games ahead of Rugby World Cup showdown

The first genuine heavyweight contest at this World Cup for two weeks has seen South Africa fire all the pre-match shots and Ireland soak it all up.

The National (Scotland)

Sam Skinner confident Scotland can bounce back off the ropes against Tonga

Sam Skinner admits that Scotland were left reeling by South Africa’s ferocious breakdown work and electrifying defensive line-speed in their World…

The Independent UK

England cannot afford to ‘sleepwalk’ into Chile game, warns Ollie Chessum

A number of smaller nations have impressed at this World Cup so far

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