Journalism of Courage
November 23, 2023 12:13 IST
‘World Cup final result means that cricket won’: Ex-Pakistan cricketer Abdul Razzaq in India’s defeat to Australia
The ex-Pakistan all-rounder added that if Virat Kohli, who was dismissed on 54 in the final, had scored another century, India would have won the match and their third World Cup trophy.
November 23, 2023 08:15 IST
Wasim Akram on where India missed a trick in World Cup final: Mohammed Siraj should have bowled 2-3 overs at the top
Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram felt that India should have stuck to a tried and tested opening bowling combination of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj in the final
November 21, 2023 20:44 IST
Marnus Labuschagne on how he dealt with Indians sledging him in World Cup final and amazing fans lining streets 5km out from stadium
Labuschagne who scored a crucial 58 in the final, shares how the Australians shined under the pressure from the Indian fans in Ahmedabad.
November 21, 2023 07:35 IST
Why the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup format we saw in 2023 is not good for the gameSubscriber Only
Unless and until the focus shifts from maximising air time for the game's behemoths to actually producing a tournament that has more knockouts, more possibilities for the underdog, and more thrill for a neutral, the Cricket World Cup will remain a misnomer
November 21, 2023 16:51 IST
Chennai scare against Australia saw Team India opt for sluggish track for World Cup finalSubscriber Only
In India's World Cup opener, Aussie pacers Hazlewood and Starc had reduced the hosts to 2/3. And had Mitchell Marsh pouched Kohli's skier off a Hazlewood ball soon afterwards, it would have been 20/4.
November 21, 2023 07:32 IST
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell’s wife Vini Raman hits back at trolls over ‘hateful vile DMs’
Meanwhile, Australian cricketer David Warner apologised to Indian fans on social media.
November 21, 2023 13:36 IST
After an unprecedented Cricket World Cup, India’s Virat Kohli ends up as tragic-heroSubscriber Only
He was the driving force of the team and would feel the most pain as one forgettable day washes away years of hard work and preparation
November 20, 2023 18:42 IST
Ricky Ponting lauds Pat Cummins’ faultless captaincy, pinpoints ‘gutsy move’ that swayed World Cup final vs India
After Australia defeated overwhelming favourites India by six wickets in the Cricket World Cup final, Ponting dismissed the questions that have persisted over Pat Cummins' leadership.
November 21, 2023 07:34 IST
Marnus Labuschagne’s coach writes: When Marnus told me ‘Mate, that World Cup Final was designed for me!’Subscriber Only
Marnus Labuschagne's coach for years talks to The Indian Express about the Aussie batter's attitude towards this World Cup, his deep passion for the game, and his early days.
November 20, 2023 22:26 IST
When PM Narendra Modi visited Indian dressing room after World Cup final loss to console Shami, Jadeja and Co
PM Modi, alongside Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles, also handed over the World Cup trophy to the Australian skipper Pat Cummins in the post-final ceremony.
November 20, 2023 15:16 IST
‘Mighty heartbreak last night….can’t help but applaud the giants of modern day cricket’: Ravi Ashwin on India’s World Cup final loss to Australia
Among others from the Indian squad, Shreyas Iyer and Ravindra Jadeja also took to their social media after the heartbreak of the World Cup final defeat against Australia.
November 20, 2023 12:54 IST
Pat Cummins had one of the great games as a captain: Tim Paine lauds Australia skipper after World Cup final triumph vs India
Paine hailed Cummins' decision to opt to field first in the final and then his performance with the ball.
November 20, 2023 07:33 IST
India’s pitch ploy backfires in World Cup final as prepared Australia bowlers execute their plans to a TSubscriber Only
India had chosen the slow track but the Australian bowlers used cutters, slower bouncers, regular bouncers, seam-up on back of length to great effect to stifle the star-studded batting line up .
November 20, 2023 07:37 IST
World Cup final: After defeat to Australia, Rahul Dravid says India ‘gave everything’; unsure about his own futureSubscriber Only
Rohit Sharma’s tears found their way out after the defeat, he tried not to show it but to no avail. Mohammed Siraj sobbed and head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that the dressing room was an emotional place.
November 21, 2023 02:48 IST
FIR filed against man who ran to pitch in ‘Free Palestine’ T-shirt during World Cup finalSubscriber Only
As per the FIR, "At around 3.30 pm a spectator seated in the gallery tried to jump the barricade and when I and my staff tried to stop him, he pushed us and jumped the barricade onto the ground when the Indian side was batting".
November 19, 2023 19:01 IST
ODI World Cups may be fading into oblivion — and that’s not a bad thingSubscriber Only
The relatively benign jingoism of T20’s inter-city franchise cricket is vastly preferable to the power-hungry, typically xenophobic nationalism on display across the world today
November 19, 2023 23:46 IST
ODI World Cup final: Pitch invader with ‘stop bombing Palestine’ runs into Virat Kohli
IND vs AUS: The incident took place during the Indian innings when Kohli was batting alongside KL Rahul.
November 19, 2023 14:23 IST
2023 World Cup has shown that ODI cricket is not dead yetSubscriber Only
The tournament has been a much-required shot in the arm for the format. The world has tuned in, the crowds have flocked in, the stars have performed, dreams have been scripted and broken, the stumps have been hit and lit up, sixes have soared
November 19, 2023 14:27 IST
Rashid Khan deconstructs his blueprint of bowling to Indian batters ahead of World Cup final
Ahead of the final, Afghanistan star Rashid Khan was asked how he would tackle India's top six batters, who have been in imperious form so far. Here is his blueprint to tackling India's batters
November 19, 2023 14:25 IST
India Vs Australia: How to live stream Cricket World Cup final for free
Don't miss this epic clash between two cricketing giants as they battle it out for the coveted Cricket World Cup trophy!
November 19, 2023 12:44 IST
Cricket World Cup: Not just the Cup, India can win a lot more by beating Australia todaySubscriber Only
Clash of the Titans today as history calls, captains ready their teams for the big one.
November 19, 2023 12:50 IST
‘Yeh awaaz Kohli saab ke bat se hai’: Of rehearsals on the ground, in the sky and practice nets away from public gazeSubscriber Only
On eve of the final, the eye-catchers were not just the players, but the fighter jets of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team flying through the spotlessly blue skies
November 26, 2023 18:44 IST
India vs Australia, World Cup 2023 Final Highlights: Travis Head’s century guides Australia to 6th World Cup crown as they defeat India by 6 wickets
India vs Australia Final, World Cup 2023 Highlights: Before Travis Head's century, Australia lost 3 quick wickets as David Warner, Steve Smith and Mitchell Marsh departed in short order.
November 19, 2023 12:48 IST
IND vs AUS: Why Mohammed Shami and David Warner will hold key to winning the World Cup final
While the Aussie opener has taken most right-hand seamers to the cleaners in the World Cup, the leading wicket-taker has been deadly against left-handers
November 19, 2023 11:23 IST
After a year that broke and remade him, Pat Cummins leads Australia into legacy-defining battle versus IndiaSubscriber Only
His numbers are not outstanding, but Pat Cummins has taken key wickets, crucial catches and played watchful match-winning knocks as Australia won eight in a row after going 0-2 at the start of the World Cup