ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
Naseer Hussain Credits Rohit Sharma as the Real Hero of India's Successful ODI World Cup Campaign
Hussain commended Sharma for instigating a significant shift in India's approach, advocating for an aggressive style of cricket that resonated with the team and the nation alike.
Mohammed Shami still believes in ‘pitching it up and getting wickets with new ball’
Facing a Wankhede pitch characterized by slowness, dryness, and a propensity for batting despite early seam and swing, Shami seized the opportunity by dismissing both openers early on. The Player of the Match, Shami, who entered the playing XI due to Hardik Pandya's injury, shattered the formidable 163-run partnership between Kane Williamson (69) and Daryl Mitchell (134), turning the tide in India's favor.
Men’s ODI WC: South Africa Win Toss, Opt to Bat First Against Australia Amidst Cloudy Conditions
Despite concerns over the heavy cloud cover and slight drizzle, the toss proceeded as scheduled, overcoming the looming threat of rain hovering around the match.
‘It was a pretty good surface’: Kane Williamson on 'used-pitch' controversy
Earlier reports had suggested that the BCCI orchestrated a switch, opting for a pitch that had already witnessed two matches instead of the fresh one earmarked for the final, purportedly to favor their spinners.
Shami Sets World Cup Record with Fastest 50 Wickets
Shami achieved this milestone in just 17 innings, outpacing Starc's record of 19. Joining an elite group featuring Glenn McGrath, Muttiah Muralitharan, Starc, Lasith Malinga, Wasim Akram, and Trent Boult, Shami is the seventh bowler to achieve the 50-wicket landmark in the World Cup.
‘Glad We Could Get The Job Done’: Rohit Sharma after India’s spectacular win against New Zealand in Semifinal
Memories of the 2019 defeat in Manchester loomed large, but skipper Rohit Sharma steered the team with composure, emphasizing the importance of staying calm and adhering to assigned roles.
World Cup 2023: Shami's Spectacular 7-57 Guides India to World Cup Final, Avenging 2019 Loss Against New Zealand
Shami's heroics began with crucial breakthroughs, dismissing openers Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra early on. Returning later to remove Kane Williamson and Tom Latham in a single over, Shami played a pivotal role in stifling New Zealand's momentum after a formidable partnership between Williamson and Daryl Mitchell.
Babar Azam Steps Down as Pakistan Captain Across All Formats
This move came after the PCB dismissed the Pakistan Selection Committee on Tuesday, triggered by the resignation of chief selector Inzamam Ul Haq.
Men’s ODI WC: Old foes Australia, South Africa clash with an eye on weather at Eden Gardens (preview)
Come Thursday, and the Australia-South Africa rivalry will have another chapter added when the two teams clash in the semi-finals of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday, to decide who goes to Ahmedabad for the title clash on Sunday.
Men's ODI World Cup: "I couldn't be happier that an Indian broke my record", says Sachin Tendulkar
In a stellar performance, Kohli scored 117 off 113 deliveries, contributing significantly to India's total of 397/4 in the first semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023.
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