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India vs Australia in World Cup 2023: Weak point, strength, possible squad and more for Oct 8 clash
India vs Australia in World Cup 2023: Weak point, strength, possible squad and more for Oct 8 clash

Led by the astute Pat Cummins, the Australian team is packed with world-class players across all three departments. The 5 time WC champion team features a blend of seasoned campaigners who have proven their mettle on the grandest stages

  • Thursday, 10 August 2023
ODI Men's World Cup: India-Pakistan match in Ahmedabad officially rescheduled to October 14
ODI Men's World Cup: India-Pakistan match in Ahmedabad officially rescheduled to October 14

Apart from the India-Pakistan match, details of eight other matches have also been changed in the latest updated schedule of the tournament released on Wednesday.

  • Wednesday, 09 August 2023
MS Dhoni wanted India's defeat in World Cup under Virat Kohli: Yograj Singh makes explosive statemen
MS Dhoni wanted India's defeat in World Cup under Virat Kohli: Yograj Singh makes explosive statement

In the video, Yograj said, “Dhoni deliberately didn't bat well so that India lose to the Kiwis. He never wanted any other captain to lift the World Cup title for India.”

  • Tuesday, 11 July 2023
Rishabh Pant
Rishabh Pant likely to be sidelined for major tournaments including 2023 ODI World Cup

A report by ESPNCricinfo says Pant, who miraculously survived a horrific car crash on December 30, has torn all three key ligaments in his right knee, two of which were reconstructed recently during the surgery which happened on January 6 while the reconstruction of the third torn ligament is expected after six weeks.

  • Sunday, 15 January 2023
Naveen Patnaik (left)  Shankar Oram (right)
BJP questions Odisha CM’s ‘Biggest Hockey Stadium in World’ claim

On Thursday, CM Patnaik tweeted, “Birsa Munda Stadium, world’s biggest hockey stadium is now a reality in just 15 months… I am sure it will emerge as the best venue for field hockey in the world.” 

  • Thursday, 05 January 2023
Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC for more than 200 million U.S. dollars
Ronaldo joins Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr FC for more than 200 million U.S. dollars

The Saudi Arabian club announced on Saturday that it has officially signed the 37-year-old Portuguese superstar, confirming the news that had broken out during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar that ended a few weeks back.

  • Saturday, 31 December 2022
Rohit Sharma
We will narrow down our options closer to World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Skipper Rohit Sharma doesn't want to clutter things by "thinking too far ahead" about the ODI World Cup and said he and head coach Rahul Dravid have a "fair idea" of how they would approach the showpiece to be held in India in October-November next year.

  • Saturday, 03 December 2022
Vinay Menon, the Wellness Coach of the Belgian National Team
Vinay Menon: Meet the man representing India at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar

Meet Vinay Menon, the Wellness Coach of the Belgian National Team, who will be looking into various aspects like the physical and mental wellbeing of the team's players during the FIFA World Cup."I feel proud to have gotten this opportunity to with the Belgian National Team in the World Cup," said Menon.

  • Tuesday, 15 November 2022
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Four times when England lost World Cup matches against lower-ranked nations

The country that invented cricket has had a difficult time competing against newbies in the World Cup match. Here are four incidents in which a lower-ranked nation defeated England in a cricket World Cup match.

  • Monday, 07 November 2022
BCCI-Vs-PCB
PCB indicates moving Asia Cup venue may impact Pakistan's visit to India for 2023 ODI World Cup

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday indicated that the possibility of moving the venue for next year's Asia Cup could "impact" Pakistan's visit to India for the 2023 Men's ODI World Cup, as well as future ICC events in India in the 2024-31 cycle.

  • Wednesday, 19 October 2022
Brazil Defeats India
Hosts India bow out of FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup after losing to Brazil

India's campaign in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup 2022 came to an end when they went down to Brazil 0-5 in the concluding Group A encounter at the Kalinga Stadium here on Monday.

  • Tuesday, 18 October 2022
Shimron Hetmyer has been replaced in the West Indies squad for the ICC
Hetmyer replaced in West Indies' T20 World Cup squad after missing flight

The 25-year-old has been replaced by Shamarh Brooks and Cricket West Indies (CWI) has informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) about the change.

  • Tuesday, 04 October 2022
IPL 2022
IPL 2022: With World Cup in sight, many Indian batters are yet to be at their peak best

With T20I matches coming against South Africa, England, West Indies, Australia apart from an Asia Cup in the mix, performances in IPL 2022 will give the Indian selectors a look at how the national side players are performing in the extravagant league

  • Thursday, 05 May 2022
Ronaldo, Messi To Play From The Same Team!
Ronaldo, Messi To Play From The Same Team!

Lionel Messi has returned to Argentina's squad for World Cup qualifiers against Venezuela and Ecuador, the Argentine Football Association said on Sunday.

  • Monday, 07 March 2022
Mithali Raj
Mithali Raj Becomes First Woman Cricketer To Appear At Six Cricket World Cups

It was New Zealand Debbie Hockley who previously held the record having made her debut on 10 January 1982 with her last match the 2000 final on December 23, 24 days after Mithali's debut.

  • Sunday, 06 March 2022
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