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World Cup 2023 | It was inspiring to see Maxwell hitting with no foot movement: David Miller

Australia’s Glen Maxwell in action during ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match 39 between Afghanistan and Australia. | Photo Credit: EMMANUAL YOGINI Midway through the media interaction on Thursday, David Miller was asked whether Glenn Maxwell’s incredible innings against Afghanistan inspired him to hit a 200 as well, batting at No.6. “Of course,” the South African replied with a smile. It’s been a couple of days since Maxwell battled severe cramps and went on to hit his career-best unbeaten 201 to guide Australia to an iconic three-wicket victory at the Wankhede Stadium.Miller - known for hitting big sixes - believes that in the ever-changing landscape of international cricket, one needs to keep believing throughout. “Seeing a knock like that was really special. He (Maxwell) has an X-fact...

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World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi bats for more ODI games

Shahidi... looking ahead with hope. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI With four wins, this has been the most successful World Cup campaign for Afghanistan and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi hopes that going forward Afghanistan Cricket Board and the ICC will ensure that the team plays more ODIs.“There will be 50-over cricket, I’m expecting that. I hope that the ICC also makes a good call on it because 50-over cricket is also important. Right now, there are too many leagues, too many T20 cricket. I think, amid that, 50 overs and Test cricket are more important,” Shahidi said on Thursday. Since August 2021, Afghanistan has featured in 31 ODIs, of which it lost 15 and one had no result. Around the same time, India featured in 53 ODIs, while Australia’s tally was 36. “If we have those games, we wi...

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World Cup 2023 | Kuldeep Yadav’s reinvention has him spinning success stories for Team India

Spin, the art that infuses both meditative and seductive nuances to a whirring sphere, be it red or white, is part of cricket’s infinite charm. If the muscular art of fast bowling taps into our inner cave-man rhythms, not that the speed merchants aren’t into nuance, there is a certain primitive element innate to the sultans of swing.But the twirly men offering flight, loop, dip and turn, add a certain value to cricket. This is life in slow motion but with its own share of magic. And among the varied segments of spin, wrist-spin, officially known as leg-spin, is a difficult art to master. Leg-spin’s foundation rests on a clean action. You hardly see a leg-spinner called for chucking and that’s because bowling leg-spin is akin to hurling a discus, wherein the elbow cannot be bent. This is...

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World Cup: Stuff of dreams for New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra as he goes top of the scoring charts at home away from home

During New Zealand’s five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday, Rachin Ravindra climbed up to the top spot on the run-scorers’ chart for this World Cup. His quickfire 42 took his tally in the tournament to 565 runs from nine innings and pushed him above Quinton de Kock (550) and Virat Kohli (543). New Zealand are all but assured of a place in the semifinals now, where they are likely to take on India in Mumbai. 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. “It’s a pretty surreal feeling,” Rachin told broadcasters Star Sports about his name being chanted at the M ...

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World Cup 2023 | Afghanistan, South Africa seek morale-boosting win

Pride at stake: Afghanistan players would be hungry to bounce back after the demoralising defeat to Australia. | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI The Afghanistan cricketers and support staff spent their entire Thursday afternoon living on hope and a prayer. They had to address a sponsored event, but the eyes of the entourage frequently darted towards their smartphone screens to find out about the scores of the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka World Cup fixture in Bengaluru. By the time they reached the Narendra Modi Stadium for their optional training session on the eve of the last group league fixture against South Africa, Afghanistan’s hopes were dented further. With New Zealand pulling off a convincing win against Sri Lanka and inching closer to the semifinals, in all practicality, the campaign ...

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World Cup: Why India should be wary of the Kiwis, if they face them in the semis

Formalities are yet to be completed and it won’t be until Saturday evening that it would be set in stone that India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium. An unbeaten team so far, placed on top of the table, home advantage by their side…all of it would make India the undisputed favourites. But despite barely making it to the semi-final, New Zealand don’t resemble a side that has too many concerns bothering them. As has been the case in World Cups, New Zealand seem to be peaking again at the right time as the tournament enters the home run. This is a team that thrives on big stages and has a knack of seizing control of crucial moments, making a mockery of the term pressure. Despite three successive losses, they bounced back with roaring form with the bat,...

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‘India will win the World Cup’: Former cricketer Syed Kirmani

India’s skipper Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Batting coach Vikram Rathour and Shubman Gill during the training session ahead of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on November 08, 2023. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K Syed Kirmani who was one of the crucial figures in India’s 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the back of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani along with South Africa’s iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled in the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed about India’s recent performances and he told media persons, “India will win the World Cup, they have played very well.”After playing excepti...

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Trent Boult’s plan to stop red-hot India: ‘Exploit hosts’ aggressive approach’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As per the current calculations, the World Cup semifinal may likely feature a match between India and New Zealand in Mumbai. Pacer Trent Boult expressed hope on Thursday that the aggressive style of play by Rohit Sharma's team might present an opportunity for the Kiwis to halt the hosts' impressive winning streak.Following a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, New Zealand have positioned themselves favorably to advance to the semi-final round.The Black Caps currently stand at 10 points after the completion of all league matches and boast a superior net run rate of +0.743.“They (India) are playing a positive style of cricket and I suppose playing shots does present chances. But we're going to be very clear with how we're going to tackle that game,” said Boult in the post-match...

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Trent Boult becomes New Zealand’s first bowler to claim 50 wickets in ODI World Cup

New Zealand’s Trent Boult during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru on November 09, 2023. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K New Zealand’s left-arm pacer Trent Boult became the first Kiwi bowler to claim 50 wickets in the ODI World Cup following his economical spell against Sri Lanka on Thursday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here. Sri Lanka skipper Kusal Mendis became his 50th victim in the ODI World Cup, that too in just 28 innings. Only Australia’s Mitchell Starc (19) and former Sri Lanka speedster Lasith Malinga (25) have managed to claim 50 wickets in fewer innings than him. Boult’s 50th wicket also made him just the sixth bowler to do so in the ODI World Cup. Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath is the l...

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New Zealand edge closer to semifinal with clinical win over Sri Lanka

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PCB accepts chief selector Inzamam’s resignation as rift grows

Chief selector of the Pakistan cricket squad Inzamam-ul-Haq gives a press conference to announce squad for upcoming Cricket World Cup, in Lahore, Pakistan, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP The rift between the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq intensified with the country's sport's governing body accepting the former skipper's resignation amid a conflict of interest allegation.Even as the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team fights for the last remaining semifinal spot in the World Cup in India, the PCB issued a statement on Thursday stating that it had accepted the legendary player's resignation.The statement added that a replacement will be announced shortly."Pakistan Cricket Board has accepted Inzamam-ul-Haq's resignation as the chairman of the...

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World Cup 2023 ENG vs NED | We pride ourselves on being able to evolve and grow, says Teja Nidamanuru

Netherlands’ Teja Nidamanuru in action against England during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between England and Netherlands. | Photo Credit: JOTHI RAMALINGAM B It started its World Cup sojourn with a fortnight-long preparatory camp in Bengaluru. On Sunday, it will end its topsy-turvy ride in the Garden City, that too against table-topper India. Despite the Netherlands being placed at the bottom of the points table and India rolling over each of its opponents so far, the Dutch aren’t throwing in the towel. “It’s a game of cricket, right, so, it could be possible. We play our brand of cricket. We do what we do well. We have got some great manoeuvrers of the ball. We have got guys who can play spin well. We have also got guys who can take wickets,” the Netherlands batter Teja...

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Meg Lanning retires: Jhulan Goswami pays tribute to ‘khadoos’ legend, Lisa Sthalekar remembers being ‘wowed’ by her

Captaincy came early in Meg Lanning’s career. In 2014, she was 21 when she was given the keys to unlocking the door to Australian domination. Responsibilities were placed on those shoulders when she was still a young batter who was just starting to take the women’s game by storm. Perhaps that is why when she announced her international retirement, still only 31, she felt a sense of relief wash over her.“Since I’ve made the decision, I’ve felt a little bit relieved,” Lanning said on Thursday, but also indicated that this has been on her mind for around 18 months when she took a couple of breaks from international cricket. It is incredible to see Lanning’s career just through the prism of World Cups: she led Australia to one ODI World Cup and four T20 World Cup titles. No other captain (m...

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Glenn Maxwell feels no sympathy for Mujeeb Ur Rahman who dropped him during his sensational World Cup knock | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell harbours no sympathy for Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who missed a crucial chance to dismiss him early in his remarkable innings of 201 not out during their World Cup clash in Mumbai.Mujeeb, positioned at short fine leg, let slip a straightforward opportunity off Noor Ahmed, granting Maxwell a lifeline when he was at 33.This moment, etched in memory, proved pivotal as Australia, struggling at 91 for seven, witnessed Maxwell's sensational batting display, guiding them to a remarkable three-wicket victory."I thought it might cost him another 30 (runs) or so. I do not feel any sympathy for him because I feel like I have done that a lot of times, where I have (been) given chances and have not made the most of it," Maxwell said on the podcast...

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Playing India would be challenging if New Zealand are fortunate to secure a semis berth, says Kane Williamson

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson, plays a shot during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on November 9, 2023. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson said on November 9 it would be "challenging" for his side to play hosts India if his team is "fortunate enough" to book a place in the semifinal of the World Cup.The Kiwis secured a five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in their last league stage encounter in Bengaluru, as barring massive wins for Pakistan and Afghanistan against England and South Africa respectively, nothing can stop Williamson's side from locking the last semifinal berth in the World Cup.Chasing 172 for victory, New Zealand knocked off the target in 23.2 overs to give their net run rate a massive boost, leaving both Pa...

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Playing India would be challenging if New Zealand are fortunate to secure a semis berth: Kane Williamson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand's captain, Kane Williamson, expressed on Thursday that facing hosts India in the semifinals would be a challenging prospect if his team is fortunate enough to secure a place in the World Cup semis.Following their five-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in their final league stage match in Bengaluru, the Kiwis' path to the semifinals appears secure.Barring significant wins for Pakistan and Afghanistan against England and South Africa, respectively, New Zealand seem poised to secure the last available semi-final berth in the World Cup.In pursuit of 172 for victory, New Zealand successfully chased down the target in 23.2 overs, significantly bolstering their net run rate. This outcome leaves both Pakistan and Afghanistan facing a substantial challenge to secure the rem...

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World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand in semifinal at Wankhede all but confirmed

With New Zealand trouncing Sri Lanka in their final League stage match on Thursday, the picture on whom India will face in the semifinal is getting a lot clearer. 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. Before the New Zealand-Sri Lanka game, there was a likelihood that India could even end up facing Pakistan at the Eden Gardens but after Thursday’s result, Wankhede looks to be the likely destination for the Men in Blue with a repeat of the 2019 semifinal clash against the Kiwis in the offing. While the first ranked team was scheduled to play the fourth ranked side in t...

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New Zealand primed to face India in World Cup semifinals, Pakistan left with a humongous task | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: New Zealand all but secured the remaining semifinal spot with their five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their last league match of the World Cup in Bengaluru on Thursday.Ending their four-match losing streak, the Kiwis showcased a dominating performance by chasing down their 172-run target with a whopping 160 balls to spare that helped them boost their net run rate significantly.This victory propelled New Zealand to 10 points, becoming the fourth team to seal the last semi-final spot in all probability, alongside India, South Africa, and Australia.India lead the table with 16 points from their unbeaten streak of eight matches, while South Africa are No. 2 with 12 points and Australia placed third with 12 points as well but behind the Proteas on net run rate (NRR).New Zealan...

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How New Zealand clinically bolstered their semifinal prospects

Thursday was a momentous occasion for three teams involved in the semi-final race. One that was playing, New Zealand, and the two that were not, Pakistan and Afghanistan. By the end of the evening, New Zealand all but ended the race, and have one foot in the semi-final following a thumping five-wicket win over Sri Lanka. The massive win means Pakistan have to bat first and score 300 runs before dismissing England for 13 to reach the semi-final. Or if they bowl first, have to skittle out England for 50 runs and chase the target in 2.3 overs. Unless they achieve this outlandish equation, India will face New Zealand in the repeat of the 2019 World Cup semi-final, at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.. As Bengaluru woke up to steady rain in the morning, New Zealand’s hopes appeared bleak. ...

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World Cup, NZ vs SL highlights: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in semis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Trent Boult orchestrated a brilliant bowling performance, guiding New Zealand to a convincing five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Thursday and positioning them on the cusp of the World Cup semi-finals.In pursuit of a modest 172 for victory, New Zealand, propelled by the opening partnership of Devon Conway (45) and Rachin Ravindra (42), comfortably reached the target with a staggering 160 balls to spare in Bengaluru.Currently holding the fourth position with 10 points, the Kiwis have a comfortable lead over Pakistan and Afghanistan, boasting a significantly superior net run-rate compared to their rivals.For Pakistan and Afghanistan to have any chance of reaching the final four, they would need unlikely victory margins in their upcoming matches against England and South Afric...