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Warner skips T20s, boosting Smith's chances to open

David Warner has withdrawn from Australia's Twenty20 series against India, which is already shaping as an ugly reminder of cricket's cluttered calendar.

AAP · Nov 21, 2023

Unpredictability is sport’s elixir and lends an endearing quality to it

India lost World Cup final to Australia, despite having the best team in the tournament. They were outplayed in the field, with Australia seizing every decisive moment. India's defensive shell and lack of a significant alliance cost them the game. Despite the loss, Rohit, Kohli, and Mohammed Shami were the…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

India vs Australia Cricket World Cup final: Fans slam ‘mostly silent’ crowd

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad saw an exodus of Indian cricket fans long before Australia hit the winning runs.

Al Jazeera · Nov 20, 2023

From Maxwell to Sharma: 2023 Cricket World Cup team of the tournament

Our cricket correspondent picks a best XI dominated by the two countries who took the field in Sunday’s final

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup final: Australia's grunt work trumps India's flair

BENGALURU: In a grainy YouTube video, football legend Gerd Muller describes how Germany defeated a great Netherlands side in the 1974 World Cup final. The whole conversation is brutally simple.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

'His tactics were absolutely spot on': Shane Watson praises Pat Cummins

NEW DELHI: Two-time World Cup winner Shane Watson has lauded Pat Cummins for his exemplary leadership and resilience in guiding Australia to an unprecedented sixth World Cup triumph. Despite facing challenges and scrutiny after losses in the ODI dress rehearsal series and initial defeats in the World Cup, Cummins showcased…

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup: Why Team India needs Rohit Sharma as captain for at least 2 more years

NEW DELHI: On that terrible Sunday night in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma must have felt incredibly alone as he made his way up the Narendra Modi Stadium's lengthy staircase, shaking hands with everyone who stood in his way.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup: India dominate 'ICC Team of the Tournament' with six players, Rohit Sharma named captain

NEW DELHI: They may not have managed to bring the Cup home, but Team India's unbeaten run before the final, which saw many players stepping up to do the job, led Rohit Sharma Co's dominance in ICC's Team of the Tournament announced on Monday.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

Watch: Pat Cummins celebrates Australia's sixth World Cup triumph with Sabarmati river cruise

NEW DELHI: The jubilant celebrations for Australia's record sixth World Cup title have commenced as Pat Cummins, leading the victorious Australian team, posed with the coveted trophy on a Sabarmati river cruise boat in Ahmedabad. The festivities follow Australia's impressive six-wicket triumph over the previously unbeaten Indian side at the…

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

Generational shift evident as India reflect on World Cup loss

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India's heart-wrenching loss in the World Cup final, a composed Virat Kohli exchanged a brief handshake and hug with Shubman Gill, marking a poignant moment that encapsulated the imminent generational shift in Indian cricket. The night, filled with tears, underscored the need for a…

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023