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Yograj Singh remark: Yuvraj and Dhoni
November 5, 2023 22:20 IST

‘We were never close friends’: Yuvraj Singh opens up about his relationship with MS Dhoni

Yuvraj says Dhoni blocked two balls against Netherlands in the 2011 World Cup so that he can get to his fifty.

Kolkata's Eden Gardens stadium under the lights a day ahead of the India vs South Africa match. Express photo by Partha Paul
November 5, 2023 11:50 IST

India versus South Africa is the ‘boro match’ Kolkata, Eden Gardens and the world have been waiting forSubscriber Only

Watch out for Kagiso Rabada versus Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah revving it up against his former Mumbai Indians colleague Quinton de Kock. KL Rahul against Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram pitted against Kuldeep Yadav

World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: England's captain Jos Buttler walks off the field after losing his wicket during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup match between India and England in Lucknow, India, Sunday, Oct. 28, 2023. (AP Photo
November 5, 2023 07:27 IST

With England knocked out of Cricket World Cup, will Jos Buttler’s captaincy come under fire?Subscriber Only

Jos Buttler averages just 13.50 from 15 ODIs spread over ten years in India but what he has done on the field during this World Cup has been a letdown

England's Jos Buttler in action before losing his wicket, caught by Australia's Cameron Green off the bowling of Adam Zampa REUTERS
November 5, 2023 08:08 IST

‘It hurts a lot… Feels like we’ve let people down’: Jos Buttler after defending champs England are shown the door

After Saturday's defeat, England skipper Jos Buttler offered a glimpse into the hurt that the team was experiencing.

ODI World Cup: Pakistan beat New Zealand
November 5, 2023 07:23 IST

ODI World Cup: 1992 Cornered Tigers comparisons must wait but Babar Azam’s Pakistan still have heart for a fightSubscriber Only

Fakhar Zaman's attacking hundred and kind weather gods help Pakistan keep their semifinal hopes alive with a 21-run win over New Zealand through DLS method.

South Africa's Marco Jansen bowls during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Pakistan and South Africa, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai
November 5, 2023 07:30 IST

World Cup: South Africa’s left-arm pacer Marco Jansen could be biggest threat for Indian batsmenSubscriber Only

Tournament’s joint second-highest wicket-taker can cause trouble with his speed and ability to bounce the ball at an awkward height from good length

Pakistan's Babar Azam celebrates after reaching his half century REUTERS
November 4, 2023 22:08 IST

Why Pakistan is in with a chance to make semifinals after beating New Zealand via DLS method

Pakistan and New Zealand have one match left, against England and Sri Lanka respectively, and whichever team gets the better result will finish higher on the points table.

New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra celebrates his century during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Pakistan at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. (PTI Photo
November 4, 2023 20:23 IST

Behind Rachin Ravindra’s World Cup success, a yearly India tour with the club side owned by his fatherSubscriber Only

Rachin Ravindra's grandfather was at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru to watch his grandson score third century of this World Cup

For the second consecutive day, Delhi’s air pollution was declared as ‘severe’ on Friday, with the 24-hour average AQI (Air Quality Index) hitting a high of 475 at 11 am, and staying above 450 till at least 5 pm
November 5, 2023 07:42 IST

World Cup: Bangladesh train with masks on, Lanka cancel practice due to rising pollution in New DelhiSubscriber Only

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are set to play each other in their penultimate preliminary stage match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday.

Hardik Pandya picked up an injury against Bangladesh
November 5, 2023 07:42 IST

‘Fourth ball did it’: How Hardik Pandya knew at NCA nets that his World Cup was overSubscriber Only

Hardik Pandya had limped off after putting his right foot to stop a drive from Bangladesh’s Litton Das in Pune.

South Africa's Temba Bavuma plays football during practice REUTERS
November 4, 2023 15:47 IST

‘Choke? I doubt you would say that about India’: Temba Bavuma dismisses South Africa’s pastSubscriber Only

South Africa captain Bavuma said that South Africa will need to bring their A game on Sunday due to the Indian bowlers’ fiery form.

India's KL Rahul during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and England, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow, Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. (PTI Photo
November 4, 2023 16:13 IST

KL Rahul appointed as Indian team vice-captain with Hardik Pandya out of Cricket World CupSubscriber Only

It is learnt that the selection committee picked Rahul over pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. The wicket-keeper was informed about the decision on Saturday morning by chairman of selection committee, Ajit Agarkar.

Hardik Pandya picked up an injury against Bangladesh
November 4, 2023 11:13 IST

‘Tough to digest’: Hardik Pandya opens up after being ruled out of the World Cup

Prasidh Krishna has been included in the squad as replacement for Hardik Pandya, who suffered an ankle injury during India's match against New Zealand in Pune.

Mohammed Shami
November 4, 2023 09:06 IST

Mohammed Shami jerseys sold out around Eden, stadium where Clive Rice once felt like Neil ArmstrongSubscriber Only

India will take on South Africa at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Bumrah and Shami
November 4, 2023 08:29 IST

‘I want to have the same things these guys are having’: Wasim Akram slams Hasan Raza’s statement on Indian bowlers being given different balls to bowl

Wasim Akram says the Indian pace trio has worked on their seam positon and that's why they are bowling better than the other pacers in this World Cup.

South Africa Cricket Team
November 4, 2023 09:37 IST

Why South Africa should order Chinese takeaway before India game at Eden GardensSubscriber Only

That's what Clive Llyod's West Indies did and is recommended by Luke Alferd in his book Art of Losing - Why the Proteas choke at the cricket World Cup.

World Cup 2023 Live Streaming: England will take on Australia on Saturday.
November 4, 2023 01:46 IST

ENG vs AUS Live Streaming, World Cup 2023: England playing for pride, Australia to seal semis spot

England vs Australia Live Streaming, World Cup 2023: Australia are in third spot in the standings with four wins out of six games. England are at the bottom of the standings.

Afghanistan's batters Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai celebrate after winning the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Netherlands, at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (PTI Photo
November 4, 2023 07:18 IST

Cricket World Cup: Afghanistan jump ahead of Pakistan in semi-final race after beating NetherlandsSubscriber Only

Riding on Mohammad Nabi's 3 for 21 and fifties from Rahmat Shah (52) and Hashmatullah Shahidi (56 not out), Afghanistan beat the Netherlands by seven wickets in Lucknow.

New Zealand's Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell during a practice session ahead of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Pakistan, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. (PTI Photo)
November 4, 2023 07:19 IST

Daryl Mitchell mentions ‘Black Caps method’; what is it and can New Zealand find it against Pakistan?Subscriber Only

After starting off with four successive wins, a run of three consecutive defeats has stuck New Zealand in the middle of nowhere ahead of the clash against Pakistan on Saturday

England team during practice session on Friday at Narendra Modi stadium ahead of ICC men's cricket World Cup match between England and Australia in Ahmedabad. Express photo by Nirmal Harindran
November 4, 2023 07:17 IST

‘We have been crap’: Have England hit rock bottom or are they still falling?Subscriber Only

Ben Stokes candidly sums up the defending champions' miserable World Cup campaign on the eve of the big match against Australia

England player Ben Stokes during training session on Friday at Narendra Modi stadium ahead of ICC men's cricket World Cup match between England and Australia in Ahmedabad. Express photo by Nirmal Harindran
November 3, 2023 20:52 IST

‘South Africa lookin good’: England’s Ben Stokes picks Proteas to win World Cup over India

Ben Stokes also revealed that he was experiencing exercise-induced asthma which is why he was using an inhaler. He added he would undergo surgery on his left knee after England's World Cup ends.

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh was flying home on Wednesday for personal reasons
November 2, 2023 13:04 IST

Cricket World Cup: Australia’s Mitchell Marsh out indefinitely after flying home for personal reasons

The news from the Australian camp is that Mitch Marsh will be out of the World Cup indefinitely.

ODI World Cup 2023; Rohit Sharma the captain
November 2, 2023 19:29 IST

ODI World Cup: The traits that make Rohit Sharma the captain, and how he differs from his predecessors Kohli and DhoniSubscriber Only

MS Dhoni had an aura; Kohli oozed intensity; Rohit is cast in Jayawardene mould, cool and analytical, self-aware and tactical, a mix of pre-game plans and on-field instinct.

World Cup 2023 Live Score: Follow the live cricket score as India take on Sri Lanka at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium
November 2, 2023 21:39 IST

India vs Sri Lanka Highlights, World Cup 2023: Shami strikes another fifer as IND humiliate SL by 302 runs

IND vs SL Highlights, Cricket World Cup 2023: While India won their seventh game on a trot, Sri Lanka faced a fifth defeat at the ongoing tournament.

ODI World Cup: Quinton de Kock fourth WC hundred
November 2, 2023 19:29 IST

How Quinton de Kock is making up for his century drought in World Cups this editionSubscriber Only

A fourth hundred in seven innings, after 17 without one, he is piling the hundreds in a flurry.