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30Sep

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Australia back Travis Head to recover for business end of ODI World Cup | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia is aware of the potential risk associated with having Travis Head in their World Cup squad, given his recent hand injury but chief selector George Bailey on Saturday expressed optimism over his recovery. Australia included Head, who fractured his hand in Centurion earlier this month, in the 15-member Australian World Cup squad as they kick-off their campaign against India in Chennai on October 8th. Bailey said Head is expected to wear a cast on his left hand for at least four more weeks and it will have an impact on his return during the round-robin stage of the tournament."First and foremost, it's about him recovering and that's the hurdle he's got to overcome. There's not a specific date in terms of a game (for his return)," Bailey told reporters on Friday."We are...

28Sep

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Full squads of all the participating teams in ICC World Cup 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As anticipated, India have officially selected the experienced off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to step in as a replacement for the injured spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel in their 15-member squad for the forthcoming ODI World Cup. This announcement was made by the ICC on Thursday.India will be aiming to continue the trend of host nations winning the tournament, which started when they themselves emerged victorious in 2011.Here is a full list of all the confirmed squads:India squad:Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Surya Kumar Yadav.Afghanistan squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah G...

26Sep

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3rd ODI: India eye historic clean sweep against Australia | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India are poised to make history as they set their sights on a remarkable whitewash of Australia in the third and final One Day International (ODI) match, scheduled for Wednesday. With the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup just around the corner, Team India aims to conclude their preparations in grand style.Never before has India achieved a whitewash against the formidable Australian cricket team in the ODI format.Remarkably, the same holds true for Australia when it comes to facing India, both at home and away, regardless of the number of matches contested in a series.The Indian team, despite missing some of its top players and experimenting with various playing combinations to ensure every squad member gains valuable match experience, has found itself in a commanding position with...

23Sep

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India-Australia ODI series | Men in Blue looking to seal the deal against visiting Aussies

Mohammed Shami celebrating the wicket of Mitchell Marsh during the 1st ODI between India and Australia held at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. | Photo Credit: Sportzpics The Men in Blue landed in this historical city on Saturday as the No. 1 team across formats. They had made history when they beat Australia in the first ODI at Mohali; only South Africa had achieved the feat of being the ICC’s top-ranking team for men in Tests, ODIs and T20Is at the same time, back in 2012.It is no doubt a significant achievement and a fair reflection of the strength and depth of the present day Indian cricket. Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a glimpse of that. The stylish opener is not part of the World Cup squad and has been named only for the first two games of this series, but ...

23Sep

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I have been wondering what has been happening: Suryakumar Yadav on 49-ball 50 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav finally found form in ODI cricket as he scored a 49-ball 50 in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali on Friday.Suryakumar had been under pressure, recording three consecutive ducks against the same opposition earlier this year and yet to nail the format and walked in to join captain KL Rahul at the crease with India needing 92 runs from 105 balls to win.Suryakumar showed restraint in shot-selection and calmness in the situation, making a 49-ball 50, a much-needed third half-century in the format to ease questions on his 50-over adaptability."I have been wondering what has been happening. The colour of the ball is the same. The teams are the same. The bowlers are the same. I think I was hurrying a bit. I thought, let's take a little bit more time. Calm mys...

23Sep

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“To win the World Cup, India have to beat …..”: Gautam Gambhir | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian batsman Gautam Gambhir on Friday said that winning the cricket World Cup requires overcoming Australia, given their outstanding track record in ICC events.In a conversation with Star Sports, Gambhir emphasised the critical significance of securing victory against Australia in the mega tournament."Look, I have always said this, and there is no doubt in this, that if you want to win the World Cup, then you have to beat Australia. In 2007 when we won the World Cup, we defeated Australia in the semifinal. In 2011 when we won the World Cup, we beat Australia in the quarterfinal. Australia is the strongest team in any ICC tournament. Remove the ranking, the ranking does not matter," Gambhir said.Australia have the highest number of ICC ODI World Cup title wins, having...

22Sep

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‘If you want to win the World Cup, then you have to beat…’: Gautam Gambhir to Team India | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Gautam Gambhir, former India opener and a key member of the 2011 Men's ODI World Cup-winning team, has emphasised the significance of India's opening encounter against Australia in the upcoming mega event. Gambhir believes that if Rohit Sharma's side aims to clinch the coveted trophy, the clash against Australia will be the most pivotal game of their campaign.India, the champions of 1983 and 2011, will commence their quest in the 13th edition of the Men's ODI World Cupwith a showdown against the five-time champions, Australia, on October 8 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.This tournament marks the first time India is solely hosting the Men's ODI World Cup."Look, I have always said this, and there is no doubt in this, that if you want to win the World Cup, then you hav...

22Sep

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Watch: Mohammed Shami floors Steve Smith’s leg stump with a stunning delivery | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami delivered a stunning inswinger to floor the leg stump of ace Australia batter Steve Smith in the first One-Day International (ODI) of the three-match series on Friday at Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali.When skipper KL Rahul gave Shami his second spell, Smith was well set in the middle, already batting on 41, and India needed another breakthrough after David Warner's dismissal to turn the tide as Australia looked settled for a big total at 111 for 2 after 21 overs. A single was taken off the first delivery by Marnus Labuschagne, and Smith played a defensive off-side shot off the second. The third delivery nipped into the stumps sharply after landing outside off stump line. Smith went for a drive but was a tad late and the ball ...

22Sep

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India-Australia ODI series | a golden opportunity for both teams to try out their combinations before the World Cup

Shubman Gill, who is in the pink of form, and the seasoned pro Stoinis will be keen to play a stellar role. | Photo Credit: PTI The Ashes, it isn’t. The intensely grudge face-off between two passionate, neighbouring nations it isn’t, either. But when India takes on Australia on a cricket field, strange things could happen. A Greg Matthews could bowl a ball that would produce a tied Test, only the second in history.A Washington Sundar, on debut, could hook Pat Cummins for a six that would change the course of the most audacious chase you could imagine. A Sachin Tendulkar could conjure up two back-to-back masterly hundreds that would storm the deserts.Australia and India often bring the best out of each other. The match between them on October 8 at Chennai is among the most eagerly await...

22Sep

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Australia captain Pat Cummins hails Adam Zampa for his death over traits | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's cricket captain, Pat Cummins, has emphasized the crucial role played by spinner Adam Zampa in the national side's bowling setup, which is predominantly dominated by fast bowlers. With a pace attack consisting of Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins himself, and Cameron Green, Australia boast a formidable lineup of quick bowlers.However, the inclusion of Adam Zampa adds a new dimension to Australia's bowling strategy. Zampa's expertise comes into play during the middle overs, where he excels at slowing down the run rate and picking up vital wickets during the death overs.Zampa's proficiency in the death overs was evident in Australia's recently concluded five-match series against South Africa, although the Proteas clinched the series 3-2. During the series, ...

22Sep

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India vs Australia, 1st ODI: Focus on R Ashwin, Shreyas Iyer and bench strength – Times of India

Spots up for grabs in World Cup dress rehearsal vs AustraliaOn the face of it, the three-match ODI series between India and Australia, as Pakistan legend Wasim Akram pointed out recently, is pretty much a needless exercise. Squeezed just before the 2023 World Cup, it leaves both the teams with a potential danger of injuring their top players, or at least leaving them jaded. The first ODI at Mohali on Friday will mark the start of Team India's 'Bharat Darshan,' which will involve travelling to as many as 14 cities till November 12 - no mean task even for seasoned backpackers.However, a deeper look at things will tell you that this series does have some value for both the teams. For India, who are just fresh off the Asia Cup triumph, these games offer the best chance to find, hopefully, a...

21Sep

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‘My wrist is all healed…’: Pat Cummins aims to play full series against India – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian captain Pat Cummins has set his sights on participating in all three upcoming One-Day Internationals (ODIs) against India after successfully recovering from a left wrist injury. Cummins, who had been sidelined due to a left wrist fracture, confidently confirmed his physical readiness during a pre-match press conference held ahead of the opening ODI.However, he revealed that his new ball partner, Mitchell Starc, would be unavailable for the series opener.Cummins sees these ODIs as an opportunity to assess and refine Australia's squad in preparation for the imminent ODI World Cup.Cummins spoke with assurance, stating, "We have plenty of people at different stages. I am feeling pretty good. My wrist is all healed now. I am 100 per cent (fit). I will run around tomorro...

21Sep

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IND vs AUS, 1st ODI: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted playing XIs, venue | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's shaky match fitness will be put to the ultimate test, while Suryakumar Yadav's desperate attempt to improve his terrible ODI record adds an intriguing subtext to India's three-game series against Australia, which also serves as a final dress rehearsal before the World Cup, which begins next month. With the cornerstones of Indian batting, skipper Rohit Sharma and the outstanding Virat Kohli, as well as lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, resting for the first two games, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid's final opportunity to assess his bench strength.The two Mumbai batters, who are quite different athletes, are battling their own struggles to participate in the most significant tournament of their life.With no Rohit at the top of ...

21Sep

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‘Feel like a million bucks,’ says Steve Smith on his return ahead of India series | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Australian batter Steve Smith, making a return after a wrist injury, expressed his enthusiasm, stating that he feels "a million bucks" after an extensive net session leading up to the first one-dai international game against India. Smith, 34, had endured a torn tendon in his left wrist during the second Ashes Test at Lord's, where he made a remarkable match-winning 110 in the first innings.In preparation for his return, Smith faced Australia's skipper, Pat Cummins, who himself is back in the squad following a wrist injury, during a rigorous net session on Wednesday."I faced Patty (Cummins) for a bit, felt good against him, faced quite a bit of spin and lots on the 'wanger,' so it's a good start," Smith revealed to cricket.com.au. "I did lots of running, I was still able ...

18Sep

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Aaron Hardie stays as cover for India series as Australia’s injury woes mount | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Monday that all-rounder Aaron Hardie will join the Aussie squad traveling to India as cover for Sean Abbott and Nathan Ellis. Both Abbott and Ellis picked up minor injuries during the team's recent tour of South Africa.Australia, already dealing with the disappointment of a 3-2 loss in the one-day international (ODI) series in South Africa, now face fresh injury concerns just three weeks before the start of their World Cup campaign in India.Opener Travis Head's participation in the upcoming tournament is uncertain due to a finger fracture he sustained in South Africa. In response, the team management has called up extra batter Matthew Short to bolster the squad.Adding to their challenges, Abbott suffered a webbing injury between his fingers...

12Sep

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‘Pace guns to propel Australia at World Cup’: Josh Hazlewood | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australia's cricket team will rely on its full complement of specialist pace bowlers to establish dominance at the upcoming World Cup, according to Josh Hazlewood.In the ongoing one-day series against South Africa, Australia have taken a 2-0 lead, opting to share the new ball among part-time bowlers due to injuries to key pacers Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc. In the series opener in Bloemfontein, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis partnered with paceman Hazlewood in the bowling attack. In the second match at the same venue, part-time spinner Travis Head and fast bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott took charge of opening the bowling.However, Hazlewood anticipates a return to the team's traditional strategy when captain Cummins and Starc rejoin the squad for the final warm-up series again...

6Sep

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Injured Cummins, Smith, Starc and Maxwell in Australia’s provisional squad, Abbott earns maiden World Cup call-up

Sean Abbott. Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell were all included in Australia’s 15-member provisional squad despite injuries while bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott earned his maiden World Cup call-up. Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell were all included in Australia's 15-member provisional squad despite injuries while bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott earned his maiden World Cup call-up. Cummins and Smith are nursing wrist injuries they picked up during the Ashes, while Starc and Maxwell are out with a groin problem and ankle issue respectively. Of the quartet, only Cummins is in the ODI squad to face South Africa, starting September 7. However, his participation is also doubtful. All four are in a race against time to get fit for the marq...

6Sep

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Australia name provisional squad for ICC World Cup, include injured quartet | Cricket News – Times of India

Australia announced their provisional 15-member squad on Tuesday for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, including the injured quartet of Pat Cummins, Steve Smith, Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Starc. The five-time champions will sweat over the fitness of their four key players while building up to their opening match of the World Cup against hosts India in Chennai on October 8.Cricket Australia are expected to submit the final squad to the ICC by September 28.Cummins is in the process of recuperating from a hand fracture, whereas Smith is dealing with a wrist injury, Maxwell has an ankle issue and Starc is sidelined due to a groin injury. All four are not part of Australia's ongoing ODI series in South Africa. George Bailey, Australia's chief selector, expressed optimism about the quarte...

29Aug

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Labuschagne reveals Warner’s reaction on controversial Bairstow run-out | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Ashes 2023 were marred by several contentious incidents, with one of the most prominent being the run-out of Jonny Bairstow by Alex Carey. Bairstow, anticipating a short-pitched delivery, left his crease prematurely, only to find himself run-out by Carey's quick reflexes.This particular run-out sent shockwaves throughout the cricketing community, prompting both former cricketers and pundits to engage in animated discussions. Opinions were divided, as some defended the run-out as a legitimate move, while others interpreted it as a test of the spirit of the game.English skipper went on to say, "I wouldn't want to win a game in that manner."In a video posted by 7Cricket on X, previously Twitter, Labuschagne relived the moment and revealed David Warner's reaction when Bairsto...

22Aug

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Mitchell Marsh ‘blown away by skill and pace’ of ‘incredible talent’ Spencer Johnson | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The "incredible talent" of uncapped fast bowler Spencer Johnson will make him one to watch on Australia's next white-ball tour of South Africa, according to Mitchell Marsh, the nation's new Twenty20 captain.Pat Cummins, the one-day captain, is out with a fractured wrist but is anticipated to be back for the World Cup in October, so Marsh will captain Australia in three Twenty20 and five 50-over matches against South Africa beginning next week.Left-arm quick Johnson, power-hitter Matthew Short and left-arm seamer Aaron Hardie have all earned maiden national call-ups.Marsh said Johnson, 27, had hit form after a series of injuries earlier in his career."We haven't seen much of him because he's had a lot of injuries and he sort of burst onto the scene last year," Marsh told repor...