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Indian Cricketers Facing Potential World Cup Exit Following Ahmedabad Setback
However, concerns loom over the age and fitness of several Indian players, sparking discussions that the 2023 World Cup might mark the swansong for many of these seasoned players, especially with the next edition slated for South Africa in 2027.
Men's ODI WC: Faltering in final at Ahmedabad brings back familiar knockout sinking feeling for India
After 2013, India never got their hands on the trophy, leaving its fans disappointed and puzzled over the inability to finish the line when it matters the most.
Men's ODI WC: Hardik Pandya unlikely for India's matches against England and Sri Lanka: Reports
The 30-year-old limped off the field after injuring his left ankle while fielding on his own bowling during India’s fourth league match of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, against Bangladesh at MCA Stadium in Pune, and did not participate in the rest of the match.
Men's ODI WC: Bowlers keeping pressure on batters in middle overs is a big difference for us, says Shubman Gill
Bangladesh had ended first power-play at 63-0, before India staged a comeback in the middle-overs, led by spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav, for the fourth straight time by picking five wickets and conceding only 126 runs to ensure the visitors’ never really recovered from the setback, making only 256 in their allotted 50 overs.
Punjab hits the highest ever T20 total in Indian cricket history
Abhishek went on to score 112 runs in just 51 balls as Punjab posted a mammoth total of 275 for 6 in their 20 overs, beating the previous record of 263 set by IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Pune Warriors India in 2013. This is the highest total in Indian T20 cricket (SMAT or IPL) and fourth highest overall in T20 cricket history.
Men’s ODI WC: I was just focusing on my pace and my variations, says Kuldeep Yadav
"I have been enjoying the World Cup. I knew where to bowl on this pitch. Difficult wicket to bowl on to be honest, it's on the slower side. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations. I was bowling very well. Not too much width because of the field restrictions," he said in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters.
Shubman Gill named ICC Players of the Month for September
Gill held off teammate Mohammed Siraj and England opener Dawid Malan to claim the award after compiling 480 ODI runs at an average of 80 during September, ICC reports.
Gill and Siraj nominated for ICC Men's Player of the Month, along with Dawid Malan
The Indian opener, was in superb touch during the month of September as he amassed a total of 480 ODI runs at an imposing average of 80.
Amitabh boosts spirit of Indian Cricket team; says ‘World Cup hamara hai’
Big B, who is currently hosting the 15th season of the quiz based reality show ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, began the episode 39, saying, “In our culture, if there is someone above God then it is mothers, hmm? But even more revered than mothers is our motherland. Our ‘bharatmata’.”
ODI WC: India play stats-driven cricket, too worried about their stats too often, says Simon Doull
India, the 1983 and 2011 champions, will open its 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram in Chennai.
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