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Is India's Cricket World Cup Squad Finalised? Here's What Virat Kohli, Ravi Shastri Reveal

Mumbai: As India prepares for the challenging tour to Australia, that includes four Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is, head coach Ravi Shastri on Thursday said the time for “chopping and changing” in the ODI format is over and the team management will work on picking the top 15 for the ICC World Cup […]

  • Thursday, 08 July 2021
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MS Dhoni given break for World Cup 2019?

No sooner than the former India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni was dropped from the Indian T20I squads for the three-match rubber against the West Indies and also the subsequent three T20I matches against Australia, speculations were rife that this may be end of chapter for the World Cup winning captain. BCCI’s chairman of selectors MSK […]

  • Friday, 04 June 2021
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No note, no way BCCI can block Pakistan from World Cup: official

New Delhi: The Committee of Administrators (CoA) and the BCCI have not prepared any note seeking a ban on Pakistan at the upcoming World Cup and even if such a move is made, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is bound to reject it. The Pulwama terror attack, that claimed the lives of over 40 CRPF […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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Cricket World Cup undergoes several changes in its 44-year history

New Delhi: Since its inception in 1975, the ICC World Cup has witnessed several changes. While defending champions Australia are the most successful nation with five titles, India and West Indies have two each, and Pakistan and Sri Lanka one World Cup each. The first three One-Day International (ODI) World Cups were hosted by England, […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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CoA meet to discuss playing Pakistan in World Cup

New Delhi: The subject of playing Pakistan in the ICC World Cup is likely to top the agenda when the two-member Supreme Court appointed BCCI Committee of Administrators (CoA) meets here on Friday as calls for boycotting the neighbour in the marquee tournament in the United Kingdom have come from all quarters. Many former and […]

  • Tuesday, 04 May 2021
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World Cup 2019 India-Pak clash: BCCI acting president puts ball in Govt’s court

Cuttack: Amidst the on-going debate whether India should play against Pakistan in the upcoming World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president CK Khanna today categorically stated that the board will go by the decision of the Union Government on the issue. In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, […]

  • Monday, 03 May 2021
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Indian squad for World Cup 2019 to be finalised on April 15

New Delhi: The national selectors led by M.S.K. Prasad will meet on April 15 in Mumbai to pick the squad for the 2019 World Cup in England, starting May 30. India are considered one of the favourites going into this edition of the World Cup. The cut-off date is April 23 and the selectors have […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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India World Cup squad: Know your players better

New Delhi: As the much-awaited wait gets over with the BCCI selection committee announcing the 15-member India squad for the forthcoming ICC World Cup, slated in England and Wales from May 30. Here is a short profile of players in Virat Kohli’s team, considered favourites for the showpiece event. Virat Kohli: He will be leading […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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Dhoni, Rohit to be part of strategy pool for WC: Kohli

New Delhi: With the World Cup round the corner, India captain Virat Kohli has revealed that the presence of former skipper M.S. Dhoni in the team, especially behind the stumps, is “priceless”. Kohli said the selflessness with which Dhoni conducts himself makes him a delight to play alongside. “The fact is Dhoni is among the […]

  • Saturday, 01 May 2021
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No breathing space, pressure will be from first second in this World Cup: Kohli

Mumbai: High quality rivals competing in a Round Robin format has made the upcoming World Cup the “most challenging” for India skipper Virat Kohli, who says maintaining intensity from the first ball will be key to his side’s fortunes in the showpiece event, starting May 30. Kohli, who has competed in two World Cups before, […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Sachin Tendulkar on Dhoni's Role in World Cup

New Delhi: The 2019 edition of the World Cup is now six days away and while India is considered one of the favourites going into the tournament in England and Wales, a lot will depend on how skipper Virat Kohli leads the team in the showpiece event. While pundits questioned his captaincy during the recently […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
Warm-Up: Batsmen get a shake up as India lose to NZ by 6 wkts

London: Indian batting line-up’s soft underbelly lay exposed in slightly favourable bowling conditions as New Zealand gave a rude wake-up call, winning the first warm-up game ahead of the ICC World Cup by six wickets here Saturday. Under overcast conditions, Trent Boult’s (4/33 in 6.2 overs) incisive swing bowling was a test of technique for […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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World Cup: Kohli pleased with lower-order fightback

London:After the Indian top order failed to live up to the expectations in the warm-up game against New Zealand, skipper Virat Kohli expects his lower-order batsmen to rise to the occasion if a situation arises in the upcoming World Cup. On Saturday, Kohli’s decision to pose a challenge for his batting lineup led to top-order […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
Rahul's ton at number four 'biggest positive': Kohli

Cardiff (England): India skipper Virat Kohli heaped praise on K.L. Rahul who struck a brilliant century against Bangladesh in the second warm-up game, saying his form was the “biggest positive” India would take into their first match of the World Cup against South Africa on June 5. On Tuesday, Rahul scored 108 runs, which included […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
Tendulkar to make his commentary debut in WC opener

Mumbai: Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar will be making his on-air expert debut with the World Cup beginning on Thursday in England and Wales. Tendulkar will grace the commentary box during the tournament opener between England and South Africa to be played at The Oval, London. The Master Blaster will join the Philips Hue Cricket […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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