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Mohammed Shami ends tournament as leading wicket-taker

Mohammed Shami celebrates the wicket of Australia’s David Warner during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 final match between India and Australia, at the Narendra Modi Stadium, in Ahmedabad. | Photo Credit: PTI Indian pacer Mohammed Shami ended the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India as the leading wicket-taker of the tournament. Shami, who had missed out on the first half of the tournament, made an entry in India's fifth league stage match against New Zealand and made an impact that a lot of bowlers have not made in their entire World Cup careers. In seven matches, Shami took 24 wickets at an average of 10.70 and a strike rate of 12.20, with the best figures of 7/57. Shami had three five-wicket hauls and a four-wicket haul in the tournament and also gained the best bowling figures ...

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Australianism: Keeping best for last, a team resolved to win — and won

The 92,453-strong crowd had begun to file out of the massive stands. The predominant colour of the day, blue, gradually faded out, baring the empty fluorescent orange seats. A brooding silence descended on the largest cricket stadium in the world. The only sound was that of breaking hearts and the applause from Australia’s dug-out as they inched closer to their sixth World Cup title — perhaps the most unprecedented of them all.The departure of Travis Head, for a stellar 137 off 120 balls, evoked little applause. A ball later, Glenn Maxwell would belt the winning runs with six wickets in hand, and the men in canary yellow stormed into the middle for celebrations. Crackers wormed into the gloomy skies, some of the Indian cricketers collapsed on the ground, tears rolling down the eyes of M...

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One of our finest victories, says Gilchrist after Australia defeats India by six wickets

Former Australian Cricketer Adam Gilchrist. File. | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji India's World Cup dream ended in a nightmare on November 19 when Australia hammered the hosts by six wickets for a record sixth title victory at the world's largest cricket stadium here. In what turned out to be a lopsided contest, this World Cup's best team India suffered their only bad day in the tournament, with their star-studded side not being able to make a strong impact. Travis Head struck a stunning 137 after taking a crucial catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma earlier in the game to be Australia's anchor, while Marnus Labuschagne struck an unbeaten 58. Chasing 241 to win, Australia won with six wickets and seven overs to spare. "So proud of this Australian team and crew. So much goes into achieving what t...

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World Cup final: After defeat to Australia, Rahul Dravid says India ‘gave everything’; unsure about his own future

EMOTION ran high among the Indian players as they walked back to the dressing room after coming second-best by a distance to Australia in the World Cup final. It was a feeling of disappointment at not realising the dreams of more than a billion people. The trophy that had eluded them since 2011 remained out of reach. Rohit Sharma’s tears found their way out, he tried not to show it but to no avail. Mohammed Siraj sobbed and head coach Rahul Dravid revealed that the dressing room was an emotional place. “He’s (Rohit) disappointed, as are many of the boys in the dressing room. There was a lot of emotion in that dressing room. It was tough to see as a coach, because I know how hard these guys have worked, what they’ve put in, the sacrifices they’ve made. So, it’s tough. It’s tough to see ...

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Travis Head joins elite club of players to be awarded Player of the Match in the semifinal and final of a World Cup

Travis Head joined an elite group of cricketers when he won the Player of the Match award in both the semifinal and final, only the fourth cricketer ever in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to do so. Head hit a 120-ball 137 in the second innings to take the match away from India on Sunday. Against South Africa in the semifinal in Kolkata, not only was his quickfire 62 at the top of the innings the catalyst of the chase, his two wickets proved handy too. Mohinder Amarnath (1983)Semifinal: 46 & 2/27Final: 26 & 3/12 India’s historic 1983 triumph had many heroes, but one man stood up in both the semifinal and final: Amarnath. First up against England in Manchester, he picked up the two big wickets of David Gower and Mike Gatting before scoring a solid 46. Then, in that...

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‘We were not defensive’: Rahul Dravid on India’s batting approach in World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Despite the star-studded Indian batting unit facing challenges on the grandest stage, head coach Rahul Dravid supported his players, emphasising that they were not playing defensively, but rather responding to the demands of the game circumstances.In the World Cup final against Australia in Ahmedabad, India posted a below-par total of 240. The Australian team, led by Pat Cummins, successfully chased down the target in 43 overs to secure their record-extending sixth World Cup title.After losing three wickets for 81 runs, Virat Kohli (54 off 63) and KL Rahul (66 off 107) adopted a consolidation strategy in the middle overs, where the hosts struggled to find the boundary, managing only two during that phase of the innings.Dravid's backing of the players suggests an understanding...

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Rohit Sharma has been an exceptional leader, wanted to lead by example: Rahul Dravid | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The dream of ending their ICC trophy drought remains elusive for Team India as they stumbled at the final hurdle, succumbing to a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final on Sunday.Rohit Sharma came within reach of becoming the third Indian captain, following Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni, to lift the ICC World Cup trophy. However, Australia outperformed the hosts in all departments of the game.Rohit also garnered praise from all quarters for his aggressive style of batting that helped India set the tone early in the game throughout the tournament.Head coach Rahul Dravid lavished praise on Rohit saying he has showcased exceptional leadership qualities and demonstrated his commitment to leading by example."Rohit has been an exceptional leader. He has got the dressin...

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We saved our best for the last, says Australian skipper Pat Cummins – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An elated skipper Pat Cummins on Sunday hailed the all-round effort from his side as Australia grabbed a record-extending sixth World Cup title beating hosts India comprehensively by 6 wickets in Ahmedabad. Cummins said that restricting the star-studded Indian batting line-up to a modest 240 was a huge factor in Australia's win. Riding on Travis Head's 120-ball 137, the Aussies chased down the target after an early stutter to etch a six-wicket victory."We saved our best for the last. I am chuffed with keeping them to 240 - anything under 300 really. I was one of those blokes with the hearts fluttering but Head took the game on," said Cummins during the post-match presentation.The wining skipper said it was a delight to see the big-match players in his ranks such as Head, Marn...

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ICC World Cup | Rohit was exceptional both as person and leader, says Rahul Dravid

Coach Rahul Dravid with Virat Kohli after Australia defeated India in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuers A dull tinge lingered on Rahul Dravid’s face right through while he spoke to the media after India lost the World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19. “I have just come immediately after the game and obviously there is disappointment and some strong emotions running in that dressing room. May be once the dust settles, we could reflect on a good campaign until the final. But the dust should first settle,” the Indian coach said. Lauding Rohit Sharma, Dravid said: “Rohit has been exceptional, both as a person and as a leader. He has given all his time for the players and has also played a brand of cricket that w...

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ICC World Cup | The win is the acme of success this year, says Pat Cummins

Australian captain Pat Cummins after receiving the trophy after defeating India in the final in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: Gareth Copley Australia saved its best for the last and the ICC ODI World Cup 2023-win pips everything, a chuffed-up captain Pat Cummins said during the post-match presentation at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19.Australia defeated India by six wickets, chasing down a target of 241 runs with seven overs to spare. Travis Head led the chase with his 137 runs and Marnus Labuschagne remained unbeaten on 58 from 110 balls. Cummins said, “Marnus with a cool head and Travis does what he does on the biggest stage, showed a lot of character. The selectors have backed him in, and it is a big risk that we took, and it paid off.” Austr...

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India’s dream run ends in despair as Australia win sixth World Cup title

Virat Kohli receives the man-of-the-tournament after the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on November 19, 2023 | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak India’s dream run in the World Cup concluded in despair as Australia won cricket’s premier championship for the sixth time.In the final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19, on a slow pitch, India mustered 240 in 50 overs and despite causing some initial bruises on the Aussies, found Pat Cummins and his men cantering home with 241 for four in 43 overs.The six-wicket triumph reiterated Australia’s cricketing pedigree and for people waking up there, Monday morning will be all about good tidings. Opener Travis Head’s excellent 137 (120b, 15x4, 4x6) proved to be the cornerstone of Australia’s success after David Warner, ...

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‘Never expected this, not in a million years’: Travis Head after Australia’s World Cup title victory | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: After delivering a remarkable innings in the World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad, Australia's centurion opener, Travis Head, expressed his astonishment, stating that he "never expected this in a million years."Head's innings of 137 runs off 120 balls played a pivotal role in dashing a billion hopes, as Australia successfully chased down the target of 241 with six wickets to spare.His dominating performance against the Indian bowlers not only secured Australia's victory but also contributed significantly to their record-extending sixth title in the tournament that has been a cricketing tradition since its inception in 1975.The opener's unexpected and exceptional display of skill and determination showcased the unpredictable and thrilling nature of cricket, leaving both ...

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Rohit Sharma: We tried everything but it wasn’t supposed to be | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As India faltered at the 'final' hurdle succumbing to a heart-wrenching six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that batters couldn't rise to the occasion and the side was 20-30 runs short.Australia Vs India World Cup 2023 Final highlights: What went Wrong? Was Team India Overconfident?Aussie bowlers, led by veteran pacer Mitchell Starc, fired in unison dismissing Rohit and his men for a modest 240 at the near full-house Narendra Modi Stadium.Barring KL Rahul and Virat Kohli fifties and a brisk 47 from skipper Rohit himself, other batters crumbled under pressure in the big summit clash."The result has not gone our way. We were not good enough today. We tried everything but it wasn't supposed to be. 20-30...

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Rohit Sharma plays by his instincts to lead by example but falls short in final

“I don’t have an answer for it. How can I say that now? All I can hope is that the team is in a good space. To play 11 ODIs in one-and-a-half months is not easy. It’s a long World Cup,” Rohit Sharma had told this newspaper before the tournament. Now that the 11th game has tripped him and India, does the fact that they had a nation clasped in a hypnotic spell with their addictive style of play, even postponing the hand-wringing over the future of ODI cricket, ease the blow of this final loss? Perhaps not. Regret is likely to sweep in after a while that his greatest chance at a career-defining triumph blew away in the Ahmedabad wind, but hopefully he will be able to see the big picture of the enchanting spell the team cast on a nation. Until the moment he charged out to Glenn Maxwell, ...

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How Australia outbatted and outbowled India in ODI World Cup final – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Where did India lose the World Cup final against Australia? Well, they lost the battle on all fronts.Australian bowlers and fielders produced wonderful efforts and Travis Head registered a hundred for ages as Pat Cummins' side broke a billion Indian hearts to win their sixth World Cup on Sunday.Here's a closer look at each of those aspects that fired the Aussies to a record triumph:TossWhen Cummins chose to bowl after winning the toss, there was a quiet disbelief.India could first use a pitch that could remain slow, and pile up a big total to put the Aussies under pressure.But obviously Cummins had seen something we hadn't. Perhaps, he made a Holmes-que study of the surface after clicking pictures of it the previous day.Whatever that is, the Aussie bowlers, who found some imm...

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‘We stand with you always’: PM Narendra Modi leads chin-up messages to Team India after defeat in World Cup final | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India's dream of winning a third ODI World Cup title came crashing down on Sunday, when Australia defeated the hosts in the final by six wickets to win their sixth trophy in the showpiece event of the 50-over format.Despite half-centuries by Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66), India could only put on 240 on the board after being asked to bat first by Australia skipper Pat Cummins, who won the toss. India's bowling, which had been the talk of the town in their 10 consecutive wins before losing in the final, had no answer to the skills of Australian opener Travis Head, who scored a 120-ball 137 to take his team to victory with seven overs to spare. Head added 192 runs with Marnus Labuschagne (58) after Australia's run-chase started on the wrong note, losing three wickets for ju...

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Captain Rohit Sharma – India’s leader and enforcer at the World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Captain Rohit Sharma has led the Indian team from the front at the 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. With his aggressive batting and astute captaincy, Rohit has guided India to the title clash unbeaten, that's 10 wins in 10 games. But the hosts fumbled in the final hurdle on Sunday, losing the summit clash by six wickets against Australia in Ahmedabad. The runners-up finish did not erase the fact that Rohit-led India had a fantastic tournament at home. Apparently, Rohit had informed the team management ahead of the mega event what he is planning to do as opening batter and a leader, and he had walked the talk in the long tournament.The motto was simple yet quite complex - give the team an aggressive start and dismantle the opposition's bowling plan. And his strike rate of 125 plus in t...

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India vs Australia | I wasn’t invited for the final, says former captain Kapil Dev

Kapil Dev with the 1983 World Cup trophy. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images Former India captain Kapil Dev on November 19 claimed that he was not invited to the World Cup final between the hosts and Australia in Ahmedabad.Kapil, who led India to its maiden ODI World Cup title in 1983, said he wanted to travel for the game with the rest of his teammates. “I wasn’t invited there. They didn’t call me so I did not go. As simple as that. I wanted the whole ’83 team to be there with me but I guess due to the fact that it’s such a big event and people are so busy handling responsibilities, sometimes they forget,” Kapil told ABP News.Among other former India captains who were present at the Narendra Modi Stadium were Sourav Ganguly, who was invited in the capacity of a former BCCI president. I...

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‘No shame in losing to a better team’: Sunil Gavaskar rallies behind Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Team India's 10-match winning streak in the ODI World Cup came to an end with a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday.Australia dished out an all-round performance and outplayed in all departments of the game to win their record-extending sixth World Cup title at the Narendra Modi Stadium.Despite being in formidable form, India, who were anticipated to put an end to their ICC trophy drought, had their golden opportunity to lift the coveted trophy in front of the home crowd thwarted by Australia.However, the legendary former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar threw his weight behind Team India, stating that he is immensely proud of the effort they displayed throughout the tournament. He emphasised that there is no shame in losing to a superior te...

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Statistical highlights of 2023 World Cup as Australia win record sixth title – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Opener Travis Head played a sensational innings, scoring a dazzling 137, to lead Australia to their record-extending sixth World Cup title with a convincing six-wicket victory over India in Ahmedabad on Sunday.In pursuit of a challenging target of 241 in the final, Australia faced early setbacks, finding themselves at 47-3. However, the left-handed Head showcased exceptional batting prowess, registering his second century of the tournament.His remarkable innings included a marathon partnership of 192 withMarnus Labuschagne, who remained unbeaten on 58, steering the team to victory with seven overs to spare.Head's brilliant performance not only secured Australia's triumph in the World Cup final but also brought an end to India's dominant run of 10 unbeaten matches at the event...