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World Cup 2023: Is Glenn Maxwell’s Wankhede blitzkrieg the greatest ODI innings ever?

Sometimes a work of genius surfaces that blows the mind, numbs the senses. Like Pather Panchali, Satyajit Ray’s debut film. Who would have thought an untrained or inexperienced crew — headed by the director himself — and a bunch of mostly amateur actors, braving financial woes, would make one of the masterpieces of world cinema?One of the biggest compliments to Ray was paid by Akira Kurasawa, a legendary filmmaker himself: “Not to have seen the cinema of Ray means existing in the world without seeing the sun or the moon.” ALSO READ: Australia captain Cummins lauds Glenn Maxwell for ‘greatest innings’ in ODI history TUNBRIDGE WELLS, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: India batsman Kapil Dev hits out during his innings of 175 not out during the 1983 Cricket World Cup finals Match between India and Zimbab...
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Cricket World Cup: Ben Stokes saves England more embarrassment as ton sets up big win over the Netherlands

The compulsive need to accelerate, England’s all-or-nothing batting ideology and their restlessness to get going had consumed the top order once again this World Cup as they were reduced to 192/6 from 133/1 against the Netherlands in their low-key penultimate game. Given how swiftly things can go downhill for them, Ben Stokes had no choice but to bite back his own impulse, stabilise, scratch around before the onset of the final Powerplay to play the saviour. And after five straight losses, it was a must-win game for England’s 2025 Champions Trophy aspirations. England eventually defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs after posting 339/9 but Stokes had landed psychological blows on the Oranje team, with his six sixes in the last eight overs showing there was reward for those who bided thei...
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Nick Jones, the man who kept Maxwell going in his epic knock

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 07, 2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Australia's physiotherapist Nick Jones' advise got a "dead man" stand on his feet and the result was an epic World Cup knock that will be talked about for a long time to come.Suffering multiple body cramps, Glenn Maxwell was done and wanted to retire during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Tuesday night. His skipper Pat Cummins was not complaining either.But Jones knew that the "best bet" for Maxwell was to just stand, minimise his running and keep going for his shots.And it worked. For both Maxwell and Australia.Maxwell is now a proud owner of perhaps the greatest knock under pressure -- an unbeaten 201 t...
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Kolkata or Mumbai, where will India play their World Cup semifinal? Depends on who they face.

India became the first team to make way into the final four of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The hosts, who remain unbeaten after eight games, are top of the table and will finish as the first ranked team in the league stage. However, even with a confirmed position on the points table, there’s still no confirmation on where Rohit Sharma and Co will play their semifinal. While the first ranked team is scheduled to play the fourth ranked side in the first semifinal in Mumbai, that won’t be the case if it’s Pakistan who occupy the bottom spot among the four semifinalists. 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 an...
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From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell during their ICC Cricket World Cup Match against Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on November 07, 2023. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI It was a cold morning in Tunbridge Wells back then in 1983 and after 40 years, the warm evening at the Wankhede carried the same vibes.It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers across the globe.The similarities do not end there.On June 25, 1983, team manager PR Man Singh didn't allow Krishnamachari Srikkanth to take a leak as Kapil bulldozed the Peter Rawsons and Kevin Currans. Everyone...
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‘Humko bulao, I’ll teach everyone Hindi & some cricket’: Ravi Shastri’s hilarious response on being next England coach | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England on Wednesday finally had a win coming their way as they demolished Netherlands by 160 runs to snap their five-match losing streak at the World Cup.England rode on Ben Stokes' maiden World Cup ton and an all-round performance from the bowlers to register their second win.Having already been eliminated, the win came as a respite for Jos Buttler and co.amid some serious questions being raised over the team's performances in the tournament.With skipper Jos Buttler and the coaching staff under fire, former India coach Ravi Shastri shared his willingness of becoming the next England coach.Responding to a question from a fan during the England-Netherlands match, Shastri, in his own unique style said that it won't be a problem for him to coach the English side."Haan, humko bu...
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Was absolutely desperate for the win: Jos Buttler after face saving win over Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: England skipper Jos Buttler expressed the team's desperation for a victory following a challenging World Cup campaign that saw them break a five-match losing streak with a triumph over the Netherlands.Despite being eliminated from the tournament, their resounding 160-run win against the Dutch has reignited their hopes of qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy.To secure a spot in this ICC event in Pakistan, they need to be among the top 8 teams in the World Cup standings."Absolutely desperate for the win. Malan got us off to a flier. Partnership between (Ben) Stokes and (Chris) Woakes was fantastic. Anytime you need someone to stand up, he (Stokes) seems to be the guy to do that," said Buttler after England posted 339 for nine with their batting finally clicking.Woakes prove...
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‘Happy to get back to winning more than getting a ton’: Ben Stokes after England beat Netherlands | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes' maiden World Cup century set up England's 160-run victory over the Netherlands in Pune on Wednesday, lifting the faltering champions off the bottom of the table.The victory snapped a five-game losing streak for England, who had long since been out of semi-final contention.However, only their second win of the 10-team event kept England's prospects of finishing in the top eight and qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan alive.England were 192-6 following yet another batting collapse before Stokes' 108 and 51 from fellow all-rounder Chris Woakes propelled them to 339-9 in 50 overs.The Netherlands were never in it, crumbling to 179 all out in 38 overs, with Woakes and David Willey striking with the new ball before spinners Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid each...
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Wish we could have put fielders in the stands for Maxwell: Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott during a practice session. File | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B As Glenn Maxwell's brutal shots kept soaring into the Mumbai skyline, Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott wished there was a rule to station fielders in the stands as that was the only way to get him out.Maxwell made the most of a dropped catch — a simple regulation chance at short fine leg spilled by Mujeeb Ur Rahman off Noor Ahmed — as he stroked his way to a sensational 201 not out off only 128 balls, hitting 21 fours and 10 sixes. This was after Australia being down and out at 91 for 7 in pursuit of 292.Trott, who has been heralded for taking Afghanistan to the next level in this World Cup, lamented an ordinary fielding effort shown by his players."I am sure there are a few things,...
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Virat Kohli hails ‘freak’ Glenn Maxwell’s marvellous double ton against Afghanistan

Australia’s Glenn Maxwell celebrates after the match against Afghanistan. File | Photo Credit: Reuters India’s batting talisman Virat Kohli heaped praise on star Australia all-rounder and his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammate, Glenn Maxwell, for a knock for the ages that helped five-time champions Australia seal a spot in the semifinals of the ongoing ODI World Cup. Coming into bat with Australia staring down the barrel chasing an imposing 292 against Afghanistan at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium, Maxwell singlehandedly took the Baggy Greens to a famous win with an unbeaten double-century. Battling cramps and niggles, the ‘Mad Max’ of cricket produced an innings that will undoubtedly remain in public memory for years to come. Over the course of his superlative knock, he also became...
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Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj attain top spots in ICC ODI rankings

Indian Cricketer Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill during a practice session at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. File | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI India opener Shubman Gill and pacer Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday grabbed the top positions in the batting and bowling charts respectively in the ICC ODI rankings.While Gill replaced Pakistan skipper Babar Azam from the top of the batters' chart, Siraj displaced South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj in the bowlers' list.Gill displaced Babar on the back of his solid start to India's campaign at the ongoing World Cup and in the process became just the fourth player from his country behind Sachin Tendulkar, Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli to hold the No.1 ODI batter ranking.The right-hander has contributed scores of 92 against Sri Lanka and 23 agains...
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Ben Stokes becomes first England player to achieve a rare double | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ben Stokes achieved a historic milestone as the first England player to amass more than 10,000 runs and secure over 100 wickets in international cricket.This remarkable feat was accomplished following his impressive 108-run innings against the Netherlands during the ODI World Cup match in Pune. As of that match, Stokes had accumulated a total of 10,081 runs in international cricket.Joining the ranks of elite cricketers, Stokes finds himself in the company of legends like Tillakaratne Dilshan, Sourav Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar, Jacques Kallis, and Sanath Jayasuriya, all of whom have crossed the 10,000-run and 100-wicket mark in their international careers.In the realm of ODIs, the 32-year-old all-rounder made his debut in 2011. He went on to participate in 113 matches, contribu...
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‘I believe his USP…’: Former India batting coach likens Rohit Sharma’s captaincy with Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma's astute captaincy in the ODI World Cup is the talk of the town which has done wonders for India as the hosts remained unbeaten in the tournament with eight wins in as many matches.Former Indian all-rounder and batting coach Sanjay Bangar hailed Rohit's leadership and emphasised his USP of backing players who are injured or are low on confidence.Looking ahead to the team's final league match against Netherlands in Bengaluru, Bangar shared his views on Star Sports show "Follow the Blues"."I believe his USP is that he has backed the players who were injured and low on confidence. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah these 3 players were making comebacks after injuries, and they were given the confidence that they were a part of this team, and that the team believ...
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World Cup 2023 NZ vs SL | We can’t control the weather, our focus is on the cricket, says Kane Williamson

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, during training session ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. | Photo Credit: MURALI KUMAR K The rain prediction for the crucial New Zealand-Sri Lanka match here on Thursday does not faze New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson.“We can’t control the weather. There may be a thought in the back of your mind, but at the end of the day, our focus is on the cricket,” Williamson said in a press conference here on Wednesday. Williamson described Glenn Maxwell’s masterclass knock against Afghanistan on Tuesday as an “incredibly special knock”. ALSO READ: Captain Williamson | Ever the selfless cricketer and team player“It was an incredibly special knock. Not just the runs, but the situation, as he ...
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ODI World Cup: Why New Zealand’s must-win game against Sri Lanka is the mother of all must-win games

Among the three teams in contention for the lone remaining semi-final spot, it is New Zealand who are best placed to make it on the back of a healthy net run rate (NRR). But among the three (Pakistan and Afghanistan being the other), it is New Zealand that will go into their last, must-win fixture against Sri Lanka on the back of four successive defeats. And among the three crucial games slotted for the next three days, it is New Zealand’s match at Bangalore that stands a strong chance of being affected by the weather.As the World Cup heads into the business end, with three important fixtures that would determine how the next week would pan out, the stake for the New Zealand game is the highest. Should the weather help their cause, a win against Sri Lanka on Thursday would make it all t...
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Cricket World Cup: No feet, no lower body power, all hands – how Glenn Maxwell smashed the greatest ODI knock of all time

Glenn Maxwell couldn’t move his feet. Such was the pain that he couldn’t put weight on his front foot. The back leg was also fragile. Every time there was an instinctive pressure on the legs, cramps would rush in. And yet, despite all these handicaps, Australia’s hobbling hero scored an unbeaten 201 while chasing Afghanistan’s 292 to pull off the greatest heist by a batsman on a cricket field. How?In many ways, Maxwell has a boy’s view of what it is to be a batsman. While there is predetermination in most of his shots, he has the child-like confidence to pull off reverse-laps and has the urge to whisk the ball to unconventional areas. Maxwell bats like someone raised on gaming platforms, and is perhaps the true representative of this generation. On this Tuesday night in Mumbai, he used ...
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‘Inconsistent’ Babar Azam toils hard at nets; Shadab Khan set for return | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's preparations for the crucial World Cup match against England in Kolkata showcased the team's focused training session. All-rounder Shadab Khan, recuperating from a concussion, appeared geared for a comeback. The team's skipper, Babar Azam, sought to make a significant impact in the tournament.After a two-day break in Kolkata, the Pakistani squad engaged in an extensive three-hour net session, emphasising all facets of the game.Shadab resumed bowling for the first time since his sidelining due to concussion after an awkward fall during the match against South Africa. This injury had forced him to be replaced by rookie leg-spinner Usama Mir.Consequently, Shadab missed the subsequent matches against Bangladesh and New Zealand. His return to training saw him bowling wi...
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Glenn Maxwell: Amateur golfer who has always been a freak | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell has been one hell of a freak.Whether it's his breathtaking shots that leaves everyone in awe or the bizarre accidents he has met with -- snapping his knee at a house warming party and more recently, falling off a golf cart that forced him to miss a World Cup game.Before one found a grimacing Maxwell on the ground against Afghanistan, he laid on the lawn of his friend's home for over an hour, last year.Many didn't know what was in store for him.He heard his left knee snap while playfully chasing a friend, who was also his ex-teacher. The moment he slipped and his entire body weight fell on his left leg, he knew that he had done some serious damage to his left leg.He simply couldn't get up in fear as other friends got a makeshift tent and covered him from the rain...
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England vs Netherlands | Ben Stokes’ ton takes England to 339-9 against the Netherlands

England’s Ben Stokes celebrates his century with teammate Chris Woakes during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match between England and Netherlands in Pune, India, on November 08, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP Ben Stokes hit an attacking century after Dawid Malan exploded at the top to power England to 339 for nine against the Netherlands in their penultimate World Cup match here on Wednesday.Though England and Netherlands are out of reckoning for the semifinals, the contest between the two lowest-placed sides gains significance when it comes to qualifying for the 2025 Champions Trophy as only the top seven teams from the ongoing showpiece will qualify for the event.Stokes (108 off 83) initially provided the stability in the middle before opening up towards the end, while Malan (87 off 74) ...
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