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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Kiwis have followed 2019 script: make a strong start, go on a nosedive 

In 2019, the Black Caps had lost to all the eventual semifinalists, and Pakistan which finished fifth below New Zealand on net run rate. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K Peaking at the right moment is a cliche, but is probably the talking point in the New Zealand dugout as the side is on a four-match losing streak after beginning the 2023 World Cup with four consecutive victories. With eight points, the Kiwis are in fourth place and a semifinal qualification hinges on other results going in their favour. The dip in form, after starting so well, may worry the side since something similar had transpired in the 2019 World Cup. In this year’s edition, the Black Caps beat defending champion England convincingly in the opening match. The side then eased past the Netherlands, Bangladesh and Afg...
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Cricket World Cup 2023 | Captain Williamson: ever the selfless cricketer and team player

Go-getter: With a heavily strapped thumb and the splint still intact, Williamson took a stunner of a catch. A few minutes later, he was seated in the dugout, taking a breather, with one hand gripping the other with the broken thumb. But a gulp of water, some chatter with one of the boys on the bench later, captain Kane was back on the field. | Photo Credit: K. MURALI KUMAR Veteran broadcaster Harsha Bhogle once said this about legendary Indian batter Rahul Dravid — “If you asked Dravid to walk on glass for his team, his only question would be: ‘How many miles?’ That just shows you how great a man he is.” On Saturday, in Dravid’s hometown and at the stadium that has a massive mural dedicated to the current India men’s team coach at the administrative entrance, another man stepped into t...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Captain Savita Punia steps up as India emerge champions after near-perfect week with 4-0 win against Japan

Savita Punia did not have much to do in the early part of the Asian Champions Trophy in Ranchi. It would not be an exaggeration to say she had to work harder in the pre-tournament press conference where she was bombarded with questions than in the first two matches against Thailand and Malaysia. On Sunday, on the night of the final, the Indian captain came up with a massive performance as India defeated Japan to win the ACT title for the first time since 2016.Sangita Kumari (17′), Neha (46′), Lalremsiami (57′) and Vandana Katariya (60′) were the scorers as India finished their assignment in Ranchi with seven wins in seven matches. If you are wondering how the plaudits go to a goalkeeper in a match where the scoreline reads 4-0, the final in front of packed stands once again, was closer ...
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Cricket World Cup 2023 | India is very well balanced and highly skilled, says South Africa coach Rob Walter 

Doomed: De Kock chops a Siraj delivery onto his stumps. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR South Africa coach Rob Walter heaped praise on India after his side got taken to the cleaners at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.South Africa had a mountain to climb after India, having opted to bat, put on 326 for five on Sunday. “They are a hell of a team; very well balanced and highly skilled. There’s no way around it that they have won every game and then this one as well. You have to believe that on the day if you execute your skills, you’ve also got a chance,” Walter said, addressing the media after the Proteas embarrassingly went down by 243 runs. South Africa and India are the only teams to have cemented a semifinal spot, thus far. Walter believes things could pan out differently if the two teams are ...
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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | Ultimate satisfaction when you do well and the team wins, says Ravindra Jadeja

A day to cherish: Jadeja is all ecstasy after notching up his first five-for in a World Cup match. | Photo Credit: DEEPAK KR Ever the live-wire on the field, Ravindra Jadeja is equally sparkling in press conferences. The all-rounder was obviously a happy man after scoring handy runs and grabbing a five-for against South Africa, all vital contributions towards India’s emphatic triumph in the World Cup game at the Eden Gardens here on Sunday. “There has been a nice rhythm over the last few matches. I have scored runs, I have got wickets and all this is a part of the team’s momentum. When you perform well and the team wins, then it gives you the ultimate satisfaction,” Jadeja told the media. The recurring query about remaining unbeaten was tossed up and Jadeja fell back on the team’s mant...
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WATCH: Virat Kohli joins Harbhajan Singh on stage as he croons Punjabi song in old clip

On the day Virat Kohli turned 35, actress Geeta Basra shared an old clip of the Indian cricketer crooning a Punjabi chartbuster at an old social function. “Happy birthday @imVkohli .. a special video on your special day to show your many other talents .. what a better gift to give yourself than the milestone you have achieved today.. to many more.. have a spectacular year ahead,” Basra tweeted on Sunday. In the clip, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh, who is married to Basra, also joins in with Kohli as a plethora of stars stand on the stage with the India batter in awe of his singing ability. This includes current India captain Rohit Sharma, Rohit’s wife Ritika Sajdeh, Nita Ambani, actor Parineeti Chopra and fashion designer Manish Malhotra among others. Happy birthday @imVko...
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Team India looks unstoppable at the World Cup after thrashing in-form South Africa

Like a screeching unstoppable truck speeding along an expressway, India is smashing to smithereens every obstacle on their path to glory. South Africa was supposedly the stiffest challenge yet, the second on the points table, attack-minded batsmen and all-bases covered bowling bunch, yet they were rendered utterly wretched, hopelessly hopeless, so abysmally humiliated that it would a freakish conjunction of stars to stop India’s march to lifting the World Cup. South Africa’s coach Rob Walters was at a loss of words to capture the excellence of India. “What should I say? All I can say is that this is a hell of a team. Hell of a team.” He was asked whether the pitch that offered assistance for the spinners surprised them. He thought hard and replied: “The scoreboard says it all. There are...
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‘Legacy cemented’: Social media erupts after Virat Kohli’s record-equalling 49th ODI century | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's outstanding performance, marking his record-equalling 49th ODI century during the World Cup clash against South Africa in Kolkata, triggered a wave of reactions globally. The modern-day cricket sensation achieved this milestone on the occasion of his 35th birthday, drawing level with the legendary Sachin Tendulkar.Kohli's magnificent innings of 101 runs off 121 balls, embellished with 10 boundaries, significantly propelled India to a formidable total of 326/5 while batting first against a team that was considered one of the top contenders in the tournament.Subsequently, South Africa succumbed to a dismal total of 83 runs in just 27.1 overs.India's victory by a staggering 243-run margin marked their eighth consecutive win, with Kohli leading the charge, amassing ...
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Watch: Virat Kohli wins hearts with touching gesture for Eden groundstaff | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli not only impresses with his batting prowess on the field but the star India batter also wins hearts with his genuine humility and down-to-earth nature.Kohli's humble side was witnessed after India completed a 243-run rout of South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata as the former India skipper was spotted clicking pictures with the groundstaff in a beautiful gesture.Kohli made his 35th birthday memorable by scoring 49th ODI century that puts him level with Sachin Tendulkar's record as his 101 not out was the centerpiece of India's 326-5.Kohli, now averaging more than 108 in the World Cup, said during the innings break: "Every opportunity to play for India is a big one, to be able to ton up on my birthday is the stuff of dreams. It is something you dream about as a c...
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Asian Champions Trophy: Massive interest in hockey as fans turn up in incredible numbers in Ranchi hours before India vs Japan final, thousands turned away

Around 5 pm on Sunday, when Virat Kohli was edging towards his 49th century in ODIs at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, crores had tuned in to the official streaming platform for the World Cup. One of those many crores concurrent views was from a tea stall about a kilometer away from Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh AstroTurf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi. Three young men sat at the table, watching the World Cup match.The three of them had come just around 2 pm to the stadium where the Jharkhand Women’s Asian Champions Trophy final was scheduled to take place… at 8.30 pm later that day. And yet, looking at the length of the queue that had formed six-and-a-half hours before the match, they decided to take their place at the bench, for now watching the cricket match. They still had a few hours to pass before...
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Cricket World Cup | “Equalling Sachin’s record special, I am not going to be as good as him,” says Virat after 49th ODI ton

India’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: K.R Deepak Following his match-winning century against South Africa in India's ICC Cricket World Cup match, which helped him equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI tons, star India batter Virat Kohli on Sunday said to tie with his "hero" is special for him and he is not going to be "as good as" Tendulkar. Virat's record-equalling 49th ODI century and Ravindra Jadeja's five-wicket haul were the highlights of the day as India defeated South Africa at Eden Gardens.This is India's eighth successive win in the ongoing tournament. On equalling Sachin's record, Virat said after the match, "It is all too much fo...
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Virat is a legend of the game, says Rahul Dravid as Kohli turns 35

India’s Virat Kohli plays a shot during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa, at Eden Gardens, in Kolkata, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. | Photo Credit: K.R Deepak India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players.Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the the ongoing World Cup.Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard...
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Virat Kohli batted according to the situation: Rohit Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli notched up a calculated 49th ODI ton, scoring 101 off 121 balls against South Africa, which at times looked a bit laborious. However skipper Rohit Sharma termed the Kohli knock as one that suited the conditions and the match situation at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Kohli's hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a two-paced track, which proved way over the par in the end."If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.Rohit was quite chuffed with the way middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer and pacer Mohammed Shami ...
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‘I’m just happy that god has blessed me with…’: Virat Kohli on his current form | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is enjoying his cricket at the moment which reflects in his performance as the star India batter notched up 49th ODI century on his 35th birthday against South Africa in the World Cup match.Kohli played a remarkable innings, remaining unbeaten with 101 runs from 121 balls, serving as the cornerstone of India's total of 326 for 5. This exceptional performance played a pivotal role in India's convincing 243-run victory at Eden Gardens."I'm enjoying playing cricket, that is more important to me than phases.I'm just happy that God has blessed me with that enjoyment. I'm just happy that I'm being able to do what I have done over the years," Kohli said during the post-match presentation.Even as he continues to scale new heights in his own career, Kohli maintains his dee...
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‘Sachin Tendulkar is my hero, I will never be as good as him’: Virat Kohli after scoring record-equalling 49th ODI ton | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli on Sunday equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred and emoted his feelings post match saying that it's an huge honour and an emotional moment for him to match his idol's feat.On his 35th birthday, Kohli showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten innings of 101 runs off 121 balls, serving as the linchpin in India's commanding total of 326 for 5.This exceptional performance led to India's emphatic 243-run victory overSouth Africa in their World Cup match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata."It is all too much for me to take in now, to equal my hero's record is something special for me. He is perfection when it comes to batting. But I am never going to be as good as him," Kohli said during the post-match presentation."I...
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How India’s juggernaut continued at World Cup with rout of South Africa | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A Virat Kohli 'stuff of dreams' record-equalling 49th ODI century was followed by a five star performance from Ravindra Jadeja as India decimated formidable South Africa by 243 runs to maintain their sensational unbeaten run at the World Cup on Sunday.After Kohli delighted the fans at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata with a superb century to level-up with legendary Sachin Tendulkar's record of most tons in the format, bowlers, led by Jadeja fired in unison as the Proteas were blown away in their chase of 327, folding for a lowly 83 inside 28 overs.In what was expected to be a blockbuster of a contest between the top two teams of the tournament, it turned out to be a damp squib, courtesy a bowling masterclass by Jadeja, who registered his best ever ODI figures of 5 for 33.Wi...
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World Cup: Why Virat Kohli is king of the 50-over game

THREE BALLS into the 48th over, the moment 65,000 pairs of eyes had waited for at the Eden Gardens for the entire day finally arrived. With a back-foot punch, Virat Kohli ran the run that equalled his tally of ODI hundreds with his idol Sachin Tendulkar. For a man born for theatre, the celebrations were sombre. He removed his helmet, raised his arms, soaked in the magnificence of the moment for a fleeting second, closed his eyes and gazed skywards, as though offering a silent note of prayer, waved his bat towards the dressing room and slumped onto the shoulders of his batting partner Ravindra Jadeja. Perhaps, he was too tired for the effervescent hundred celebrations that marked his bristling youth. The heat, humidity and age — he turned 35 on Sunday — had taken their toll on their body...
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Delhi’s typically toxic November haze looms over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka’s World Cup fixture

Independent consultation with a pulmonologist, implementation of water sprinklers around the premises, installation of air purifiers in the dressing rooms and match officials areas, and hoping for the conditions to improve – these are some of the mitigating actions taken by the BCCI and ICC as toxic haze and poor air quality continues to surround the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi ahead of the World Cup fixture between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka here on Monday. Follow all the action from the Cricket World Cup 2023 on our special World Cup section. You can also find the latest stats, like the top scorer and the highest wicket-taker of the current edition, upcoming World Cup fixtures and the points table on the site. Both teams have already missed one practice session each in the build...
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