The 50-over format of cricket is facing challenges in the T20-dominated ecosystem. However, during the World Cup, it regains its popularity, especially with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan matches. The administrators can temporarily set aside the concerns about the format's decline. Over time, ODIs have evolved into a longer version of T20, with higher batting strike rates and limited captaincy options.from Cricket News: Latest Cricket News, Live Scores, Results, Upcoming match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/09kC2Um
Pleasantly surprised to get a last-minute call-up to the squad, Ravichandran Ashwin said on Saturday that this could well be his last World Cup.
Australian batsman Steve Smith showcased his prowess by scoring a half-century in a rain-affected warm-up match held in Thiruvananthapuram on a Saturday. However, it was the fiery pacer Mitchell Starc who stole the spotlight, claiming a remarkable hat-trick that dismantled the Netherlands' top-order batting lineup ahead of the 50-overs World Cup.
Since coming back from a knee injury, Kuldeep Yadav has worked on his arm speed and angles, helping him get a bagful of wickets in the middle overs.
Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club has announced that the Pavilion End at Trent Bridge will be renamed in honor of retired cricketer Stuart Broad. Broad, known for his remarkable contributions to England's cricketing legacy, holds an impressive record of 604 Test wickets.
Former South African cricket legend Jonty Rhodes has praised Indian cricketer Virat Kohli for his diving skills, reminiscing about his own diving catches. Kohli, currently with the Indian cricket team preparing for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, has been in exceptional form recently.
The roaring welcome that Pakistan cricket team received upon its arrival in India reflects the love fans on either side of the border have for the players, said PCB supremo Zaka Ashraf in his desperate bid to do damage control after indirectly terming India "enemy nation".
Zaka Ashraf, the chairperson of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, has faced backlash for referring to India as an "enemy country" in a recent video. His comments have drawn criticism from both Indian and Pakistani cricket fans, especially considering the warm reception received by the Pakistan team in India.
The 2023 ICC ODI World Cup is set to be India's 13th edition, marking the first time the tournament will be held solely in India. The tournament, which has been a platform for multiple individual and team records since 1975, is considered the holy grail of One Day International cricket. India has only won the title twice, in 1983 and 2011 under Kapil Dev's captaincy in England and MS Dhoni's stewardship, marking the last time India co-hosted the tournament.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi has been prepared for the upcoming World Cup. The ground staff, led by chief curator Ankit Datta, unveiled the stadium for the event. The staff worked diligently to create new pitches and improve the infrastructure of the stadium in just two months, instead of the usual four. The stadium now features new seating, renovated dressing rooms, improved washrooms, and enhanced fan amenities. The ground has also been equipped with a cover to protect it from rain.
The Indian team, led by Rohit Sharma, made a single change to its provisional 15-member squad for the ICC ODI World Cup. Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was added to replace Axar Patel, who failed to recover fully from an injury. Ashwin was included in the first two games of the three-match ODI series against Australia, which served as the final dress rehearsal for the event.
Times Internet has acquired exclusive rights to broadcast India's home bilateral series from September 2023 to March 2028. This expansion strengthens Willow TV's position in North America, while Times Internet gains a strong position in the Middle East where it already distributes the IPL. In Southeast Asia, Cricbuzz will distribute the rights package on its own platforms.
Pakistan's premier pacer, Haris Rauf, expressed excitement at the Hyderabad Cricket Association ground after his team received a warm reception at the airport. Indian cricket fans chanted the name of Pakistan's skipper, Babar Azam, at the airport. This marked Pakistan's return to India after a seven-year hiatus, and the tensions between the nations seemed momentarily forgotten.
South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada believes that the Proteas have the potential to win their first world title at the ICC ODI World Cup in India. Despite their reputation as "chokers," Rabada is confident that the team has the necessary players and belief to make history. He emphasized the importance of team cohesion and collective effort in winning tournaments.
South Africa's preparations for the ICC Cricket World Cup have been affected as their ODI captain, Temba Bavuma, had to return home from India due to personal reasons. He will miss the team's warm-up matches against Afghanistan and New Zealand, but is expected to rejoin the squad before their opening World Cup match.
India's Shubman Gill is making progress in the ODI batting rankings and is challenging Pakistan's Babar Azam for the top position. Gill's outstanding performance in the first two matches of the ODI series against Australia has earned him a new career-high rating, just 10 points behind Azam. In the ODI bowler rankings, Mohammed Siraj maintains his top position with a narrow lead over Australia's Josh Hazlewood.
The New Zealand cricket team has arrived in India for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023. They will be playing a practice match against Pakistan before the tournament begins. The World Cup will feature 10 teams, including India, England, Australia, and South Africa. The tournament will have 48 matches across 10 venues in India, starting with a match between England and New Zealand.
Former captain Mohammad Azharuddin can't look beyond Shreyas Iyer in India's playing eleven in the ODI World Cup and also backed a possible last-minute inclusion of R Ashwin in the 15-man squad.
This is the first time that the PCB has agreed to give a portion of the ICC revenues to players and according to a reliable source in the board under the three-year deal the players will get from 3 to 5 percent of the ICC revenues. The PCB is expected to get an annual sum of around $33-34 million from its share of revenues earned from media rights of ICC events.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim has defended KL Rahul's place in the India playing XI, stating that the 31-year-old should continue his role as the team's first choice wicketkeeper-batsman. Rahul is part of the India squad for the ICC ODI World Cup, starting on October 5. Karim praised Rahul's recent performances, particularly his return to the squad after an injury layoff, and his proficiency in handling spin bowling.
Nepal cricket team achieved remarkable feats against Mongolia in the Asian Games T20I tournament, showcasing dominance and making a mockery of opposition bowlers. Nepal became the first team to score 300 runs in T20I history, posting a mammoth total of 314 for 3 in just 20 overs, surpassing the previous record held by Afghanistan. The Nepal batsmen displayed exceptional skills and a fearless approach throughout the innings.
India will rest key players including Hardik Pandya and Mohammed Shami for the final ODI against Australia to keep them fresh for the upcoming World Cup. Despite the rotation policy, India has outplayed Australia in the series, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah returning for the final game. Australia, who have lost five consecutive ODIs, will rely on their middle-order batsmen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne to salvage some pride.
Sri Lanka retained out-of-form skipper Dasun Shanaka in its 15-member squad for next month's World Cup in India. Bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves.
Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to sub-continental tracks but his poor returns in the first two ODIs against India is least of concern for the Australian team management, senior speedster Mitchell Starc said on Tuesday.
The former head coach of the Indian women's cricket team, WV Raman, shared his insights on the Indian men's team selected for the Asian Games. Raman praised the team's selection, noting the abundance of left-handers and their strong performances in various formats. He also expressed confidence in Ruturaj Gaikwad's leadership abilities and discussed the benefits of the team participating in a multi-sport event.
David Miller, known for his hard-hitting style, holds the record for playing the most international cricket matches without featuring in a Test match. He has played in 274 white-ball internationals, surpassing retired cricketer Keiron Pollard's record of 224 matches. While Miller would have loved to play Test cricket, he is grateful for his achievements in limited-overs cricket.
Axar Patel has been ruled out of the third ODI against Australia due to a left quadriceps strain. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and may be ready to play in the World Cup warm-up games. Ravichandran Ashwin, who made a comeback to ODIs after a long absence, has performed well and has promising chances of making it to the World Cup squad.
Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is unlikely to play in the 50-overs World Cup in India due to a hamstring injury, according to reports. Hasaranga sustained the injury during the Lanka Premier League and missed the Asia Cup. Sri Lanka Cricket is consulting foreign doctors to determine whether he needs surgery, which could result in a three-month recovery period.
From playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Women's Premier League (WPL) to making an impression for India A in the Emerging Women's Asia Cup to dismissing batters like Hayley Matthews, Rashada Williams and Mignon du Preez on Caribbean soil, the Bangalore-born cricketer is going from strength to strength.
Shreyas Iyer attributes his successful comeback to his unwavering belief in his abilities, despite dealing with frequent injuries. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform and thanked his support system. Iyer emphasized the importance of maintaining the right mindset and staying focused on the present. He regarded his century against Australia as one of his finest innings, especially after recovering from injury.
If Shreyas Iyer wanted to find his bearings before the World Cup, he wouldn’t have found a better pitch than the one on offer at the Holkar Stadium.
Questions might have been raised on Ravichandran Ashwin's comeback to the India ODI side but the veteran off spinner silenced his critics with his performance during the second ODI against Australia on Sunday.
Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer took Australian bowlers to the cleaners and blazed their way to hundreds during the second ODI of the three-match series in Indore on Sunday.
Pooja Vastrakar, a late addition to the Indian women's cricket team, made a career-best performance with figures of 4/17 in four overs, propelling the Indian women's cricket team to their first-ever Asian Games final. Her outstanding bowling led to Bangladesh being dismissed for 51 runs in 17.5 overs, their lowest-ever T20 score against India.
Ish Sodhi's contribution extended beyond his exceptional bowling performance, as he also chipped in with a crucial 35 runs during his batting stint. His career-best figures of 6-39 played a significant role in New Zealand securing their first victory in Bangladesh since 2008, with the first match having been washed out due to weather conditions.
Pakistan had initially scheduled a trip to the UAE for next week, where they would spend a few days before proceeding to Hyderabad for their first warm-up match against New Zealand on September 29.
After his team secured a five-wicket victory over Australia in the opening ODI, Indian captain KL Rahul expressed satisfaction with his partnership alongside Suryakumar Yadav. KL Rahul mentioned that they discussed executing well-placed shots and effectively rotating the strike during their time at the crease.
Former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir on Friday said that winning the cricket World Cup requires overcoming Australia, given their outstanding track record in ICC events.