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Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain

Shaheen Afridi has been made the T20I captain, while Shan Masood has been given the Test captaincy

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain

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Shaheen Afridi has been made the T20I captain, while Shan Masood has been given the Test captaincy

FEATURES

ODI World Cups live for David Warner

For any other player, it is usually the other way around, but David Warner isn’t any ‘other’ player

ODI World Cups live for David Warner

Aakash Sivasubramaniam

FEATURES

For any other player, it is usually the other way around, but David Warner isn’t any ‘other’ player

By: Aakash Sivasubramaniam

"Feels like a dream, too good to be true" - Virat Kohli on his historic 50th ODI ton

The India batter went past Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 centuries in the 50-over format

"Feels like a dream, too good to be true" - Virat Kohli on his historic 50th ODI ton

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The India batter went past Sachin Tendulkar's tally of 49 centuries in the 50-over format

Changes to planned pitch rotations are common, clarifies ICC

According to reports, a fresh surface was changed to a used one at Wankhede Stadium for the India-New Zealand semi-final clash on the insistence of the Indian team management

Changes to planned pitch rotations are common, clarifies ICC

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According to reports, a fresh surface was changed to a used one at Wankhede Stadium for the India-New Zealand semi-final clash on the insistence of the Indian team management

TACTICAL PREVIEW

Off-spin against de Kock, Jansen against Aussie openers & more

A few deciding factors that could shape the outcome of the 2nd semi-final of CWC 2023 between South Africa & Australia in Kolkata

Off-spin against de Kock, Jansen against Aussie openers & more

Anirudh Kasargod

TACTICAL PREVIEW

A few deciding factors that could shape the outcome of the 2nd semi-final of CWC 2023 between South Africa & Australia in Kolkata

By: Anirudh Kasargod

Will savour leading South Africa in a World Cup semi-final: Temba Bavuma

The skipper also confirmed that he was not 100%, but remains confident of taking the field against Australia

Will savour leading South Africa in a World Cup semi-final: Temba Bavuma

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The skipper also confirmed that he was not 100%, but remains confident of taking the field against Australia

Head believes fracturing hand ahead of World Cup 'a blessing in disguise'

The Australia batter returned to action against New Zealand, scoring a match-winning ton in Dharamsala

Head believes fracturing hand ahead of World Cup 'a blessing in disguise'

AFP

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The Australia batter returned to action against New Zealand, scoring a match-winning ton in Dharamsala

By: AFP

LIVE-BLOG

India crush New Zealand in the first 'Shami'-final: As it happened

Live Analysis India vs New Zealand 1st Semi final 2023 ODI World Cup Mumbai

India crush New Zealand in the first 'Shami'-final: As it happened

Aakash Sivasubramaniam

LIVE-ANALYSIS

Live Analysis India vs New Zealand 1st Semi final 2023 ODI World Cup Mumbai

By: Aakash Sivasubramaniam

We know what it takes to win, not weighed down by history: Pat Cummins

The Australia skipper also confirmed that Glenn Maxwell underwent a scan but is fit for the semi-final clash

We know what it takes to win, not weighed down by history: Pat Cummins

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The Australia skipper also confirmed that Glenn Maxwell underwent a scan but is fit for the semi-final clash

Temba Bavuma one of our best batters, but not undroppable: Rob Walter

But the South Africa coach warned that there are still hurdles the skipper must clear before he can lead his side in the semis against Australia

Temba Bavuma one of our best batters, but not undroppable: Rob Walter

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But the South Africa coach warned that there are still hurdles the skipper must clear before he can lead his side in the semis against Australia

By: AFP

FEATURES

Not the best World Cup for left-arm pacers ft. Shaheen, Boult, Starc

India have not missed much in the absence of a left-arm seamer in their squad

Not the best World Cup for left-arm pacers ft. Shaheen, Boult, Starc

Shubh Aggarwal

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India have not missed much in the absence of a left-arm seamer in their squad

By: Shubh Aggarwal

FANTASY PREVIEW

Fantasy: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami to be your go-to men for Mumbai SF

Here are some fantasy tips that could help you create a team for the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Fantasy: Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami to be your go-to men for Mumbai SF

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FANTASY PREVIEW

Here are some fantasy tips that could help you create a team for the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

GROUND ZERO REPORT

Mood board: Relaxed Williamson and a measured Rohit

“Toss is not a factor” - remarked Rohit ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand at Wankhede

Mood board: Relaxed Williamson and a measured Rohit

Somesh Agarwal

GROUND ZERO REPORT

“Toss is not a factor” - remarked Rohit ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand at Wankhede

By: Somesh Agarwal

IND-NZ SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW

India look at semi-finals to erase dreaded 2019 memories

Even though India don’t really have a great ODI record at the Wankhede Stadium, somehow, the venue always brings back happy memories

India look at semi-finals to erase dreaded 2019 memories

Bastab K Parida

IND-NZ SEMI-FINAL PREVIEW

Even though India don’t really have a great ODI record at the Wankhede Stadium, somehow, the venue always brings back happy memories

By: Bastab K Parida

OPINION

What’s in store for Netherlands after bottom-placed World Cup exit?

The Dutch managed to beat South Africa and Bangladesh during the 10-team event, but fell short of their goal of making the semis

What’s in store for Netherlands after bottom-placed World Cup exit?

Pramod Ananth

OPINION

The Dutch managed to beat South Africa and Bangladesh during the 10-team event, but fell short of their goal of making the semis

By: Pramod Ananth

50-over World Cups got a proud history, it's here to stay: Nick Hockley

With the growing popularity of T20 leagues, many people have even started questioning the future of these 50-over ICC events

50-over World Cups got a proud history, it's here to stay: Nick Hockley

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With the growing popularity of T20 leagues, many people have even started questioning the future of these 50-over ICC events

Come finals, everything sort of starts again: Kane Williamson

A knockout game is a different beast altogether and nobody knows it better than India

Come finals, everything sort of starts again: Kane Williamson

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A knockout game is a different beast altogether and nobody knows it better than India

FEATURES

Hardik Pandya’s mighty roar is absent, but is he?

It is not often acknowledged, but the way Baroda has managed to stand out as one of India’s economic hubs and thus, is not a surprise why the city produces some of the most confident cricketers who know their worth and where they belong

Hardik Pandya’s mighty roar is absent, but is he?

Bastab K Parida

FEATURES

It is not often acknowledged, but the way Baroda has managed to stand out as one of India’s economic hubs and thus, is not a surprise why the city produces some of the most confident cricketers who know their worth and where they belong

By: Bastab K Parida

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

When do teams lock their chance of winning?

An analysis of when teams lock their chance of winning in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and the factors behind It

When do teams lock their chance of winning?

Suryanarayanan S

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS

An analysis of when teams lock their chance of winning in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 and the factors behind It

By: Suryanarayanan S