Journalism of Courage
November 19, 2023 11:17 IST
Move over Paul, the Octopus, this World Cup has its own pinpoint-accurate soothsayer: Mike Hesson
Before the India vs New Zealand game, Hesson was asked for his predictions for the Cricket World Cup semi-final. Every one of his prophecies came true.
November 19, 2023 11:26 IST
Will Rohit Sharma rush down the pitch to hit Mitchell Starc, like Brendon McCullum had in 2015 World Cup final?Subscriber Only
The Rohit Sharma charge to the quicks has set the tone for India in the Powerplay; a sluggish pitch in Ahmedabad could aid the India captain's attacking game
November 19, 2023 14:47 IST
IND vs AUS Live Streaming, World Cup 2023 Final: When and where to watch India vs Australia live?
India vs Australia Live Streaming, World Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma-led India will look take on Pat Cummins' Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday
November 19, 2023 11:30 IST
‘We’ll be ready in terms of anything they’ll throw at us:’ Pat Cummins on Ahmedabad pitch
ODI World Cup final: Earlier The Indian Express reported that the pitch will be sluggish where the ball after pitching will take its time to reach the batsman’s bat
November 19, 2023 11:34 IST
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma: How the Captain and the King aligned to conquer the worldSubscriber Only
One's the captain of the India XI that's in the middle of a dream run, a match away from lifting the World Cup; the other a former captain who is known to wear his heart on his sleeve. Sandeep Dwivedi on the two pals – teen prodigies once, fathers of young daughters now – and their winning formula.
November 19, 2023 11:35 IST
When Rohit Sharma told teammates he’s going to play the role of aggressor at the World CupSubscriber Only
To his credit, head coach Rahul Dravid, the wall at No.3 during his Test cricket days, too bought into this idea after carefully weighing the pros and cons.
November 17, 2023 23:58 IST
Pakistan names Wahab Riaz as head of national selection committee; Sohail Tanvir to head junior selection panel
This comes days after ex-Test captain Mohammad Hafeez was entrusted the role of Team Director for the Pakistan men’s cricket team and Shan Masood and Shaheen Shah Afridi took over the reins of the national team.
November 19, 2023 11:39 IST
Eye-specialist visit, widening feet, fluent bat-swing, opening-stance: How Shreyas Iyer overhauled his game in preparation for the World CupSubscriber Only
The two old Mumbai faithfuls Abhishek Nayar and Pravin Amre helped fix Shreyas Iyer's game
November 17, 2023 18:02 IST
Cricket World Cup final: As airfares skyrocket, railways announce special train from Mumbai to Ahmedabad
With India reaching the final of the World Cup, many fans are expected to travel from different cities to Ahmedabad. This has driven up prices of hotel rooms and airfares exponentially.
November 18, 2023 07:21 IST
Suryakumar Yadav likely to captain India in T20Is against AustraliaSubscriber Only
With Hardik Pandya yet to recover from ankle injury, selectors decide to go with Yadav; no rest for Ishan Kishan and Prasidh Krishna
November 17, 2023 19:52 IST
Shahid Afridi says he wanted Babar Azam to stay as Pakistan captain; never lobbied for son-in-law Shaheen to become skipper
The former Pakistan skipper also revealed that he wanted Mohammed Rizwan as the captain of the Pakistan side
November 17, 2023 12:32 IST
Wasim Akram says SA vs AUS low-scoring semi-final was the ‘match of the tournament’
Australia clinched the close game by three wickets to qualify for the finals of the World Cup.
November 17, 2023 11:38 IST
Kamran Akmal’s bold prediction: Babar Azam can break Virat Kohli’s record
Former wicket-keeper Akmal picks Babar and Shubman Gill as favourites to surpass Kohli's ODI century tally
November 17, 2023 18:05 IST
‘That’s nothing even remotely close to a choke’: South Africa coach Rob Walter claims after semifinal loss to AustraliaSubscriber Only
Friday’s result was the latest in the long list of close encounters in the World Cup that South Africa will have nightmares about.
November 17, 2023 18:06 IST
Cricket World Cup: David Miller valiant hundred in losing cause embodies South Africa’s tragic knockout historySubscriber Only
The knock would be stuff of South African cricketing folklore, despite him ending up as a tragic-hero.
November 17, 2023 12:56 IST
Kane Williamson’s childhood coach writes: Kane’s effort, passion, hardwork to get ready for this World Cup after injury staggered meSubscriber Only
Kane Williamson's coach since age 10 talks to Indian Express about what makes him this gracious and level headed in victory and defeat, his pursuit of excellence, and how he overcame a couple of dark episodes in his life.
November 16, 2023 14:31 IST
Why it’s advantage South Africa if rain washes away the semifinal against Australia
With the rain largely staying away for now, there’s still a prediction that the skies might open up around 8 PM, according to AccuWeather.
November 16, 2023 15:44 IST
Newest conspiracy theory emerging from Pakistan: Sikander Bakht says ‘Rohit Sharma tosses coin far away from opposition captains’
Bhakt’s theory, however, was not entertained by Wasim Akram
November 16, 2023 13:09 IST
It’s nice to step into a stadium and get goosebumps… walking with Sachin maybe made it feel even more special: David Beckham
The former England football captain is in India as a Unicef goodwill ambassador.
November 16, 2023 12:00 IST
Satya Nadella was in time for Ignite 2023 keynote, despite Cricket World Cup semi-final
Nadella expresses his passion for cricket, again, at Microsoft Ignite 2023 keynote.
November 16, 2023 18:43 IST
Mohammed Shami bowls over Wasim Akram and Misbah-ul-Haq after claiming seven New Zealand wickets
Cricket World Cup: Mohammed Shami picked up 23 wickets in six games and is the leading wicket-taker in the showpiece event
November 17, 2023 00:30 IST
South Africa vs Australia Highlights, World Cup 2023 Semi-Final: Australia to play the WC final against India after close shave against South Africa at Eden
SA vs AUS Semi-Final Highlights, World Cup 2023: The Proteas were bundled for 212, one less than what they scored in the infamous 1999 semifinal loss against Steve Waugh's Australia.
November 16, 2023 12:09 IST
World Cup semifinal: India’s Fab Five hit Kiwi curveballs out of the park to reach finalSubscriber Only
The overly aggressives Indian batsmen - Rohit, Gill, Virat, Iyer and KL Rahul - outthought and outwitted the wily New Zealand bowling unit.
November 16, 2023 09:16 IST
Mohammed Shami: India’s bowling Badshah who’s gone from a connoisseur’s delight to a mass heroSubscriber Only
Shami has rewritten the concept of the third seamer, as a workhorse deputed to stifle the batsmen into the jackpot-smashing thoroughbred hammering wickets away; 23 off 6 games at an eye-popping 9.13.
November 16, 2023 08:20 IST
Days after ODI World Cup exit, Babar Azam resigns as Pakistan skipper across all formats
Pakistan not making to the semifinal of the ODI World Cup for a fifth time in the last six attempts had seen the skipper being put under scanner back home.