Kane Williamson 'excited' to return against Bangladesh

Williamson had ruptured his ACL in March this year during the opening match of the 15th Indian Premier League (IPL) and had to undergo a knee surgery.
12 October 2023, 10:56 AM

Mohammad Rafique on top in Chennai!

Like the familiar waves of the Bay of Bengal at the edge of the city of Chennai, the 22 yards inside the Chidambaram Stadium could give the Bangladesh team a sense of familiarity. The pitches here assist the spinners
12 October 2023, 09:35 AM

Australia field first against South Africa in Lucknow

Australia made two changes to the team which lost by six wickets to India in their first match with Marcus Stoinis and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis replacing Cameron Green and Alex Carey respectively.
12 October 2023, 08:49 AM

How effective are spinners at the Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai?

Bangladesh will take on New Zealand tomorrow in the 2023 World Cup at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
12 October 2023, 05:33 AM

De Kock braced for battle of 'big egos'

De Kock, who will quit international cricket at the end of this tournament, has enjoyed being part of a Proteas side who have had the upper hand in recent years.
12 October 2023, 03:03 AM

Another high-scorer as Aussies meet Proteas?

South Africa may have come into this World Cup as one of the outsiders for the title but their emphatic victory over Sri Lanka in their opening match has many already tipping them for a deep run in the tournament – something which has been very rare in the recent editions of the showpiece event.
12 October 2023, 01:30 AM

Familiar environment, but challenge steep

Bangladesh team reached Chennai ahead of their third World Cup game against New Zealand yesterday.
12 October 2023, 01:00 AM

Kohli, Naveen bury IPL hatchet with hug

Naveen ran up to Kohli for a hand shake in the middle of India's successful chase at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium and the two hugged and smiled.
12 October 2023, 00:34 AM

Mum first priority before Pakistan, says Bumrah

Bumrah will be playing in his home city of Ahmedabad in front of 132,000 fans in the world's biggest cricket stadium
12 October 2023, 00:18 AM

That’s the way to chase

“I did not do anything special,” Mohammad Rizwan said after guiding Pakistan to a record World Cup run-chase against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Rohit’s record ton flattens Afghanistan

Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Rohit hits record World Cup century as India crush Afghanistan

Skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday slammed a record seventh World Cup century as India hammered Afghanistan by eight wickets in New Delhi.
11 October 2023, 15:41 PM

Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons

Chasing 273 for victory, Rohit tore into the opposition attack at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
11 October 2023, 15:04 PM

Rohit beats Gayle in battle of the sixes

India's Rohit Sharma hit his 554th career six during the World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday, surpassing the mark of West Indies star Chris Gayle.
11 October 2023, 13:59 PM

Shahidi, Omarzai fifties steer Afghanistan against India

Fifties from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai helped Afghanistan hit back after losing three early wickets against India in their World Cup clash on Wednesday.
11 October 2023, 12:43 PM

Afghanistan to bat against India

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first against India in their second World Cup game at Delhi today.
11 October 2023, 08:10 AM

Williamson set for return against Bangladesh despite ‘air of caution’

New Zealand skipper Kane Willamson is looking good for a return to action in the Bangladesh game, head coach Gary Stead said in a press conference. Tim Southee, also out injured during New Zealand’s World Cup matches against England and Netherlands, also looks set for a return.
11 October 2023, 06:34 AM

We play better spin in the nets sessions: Shahidi on India spin

Despite losing six wickets to Bangladesh for 62 runs in 18 overs which saw Afghanistan batting crumble in their tournament opener, their skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi was not very worried of facing India’s spin trio in their second World Cup game today at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
11 October 2023, 05:54 AM

‘Sriram’s role is vast, not just pitches’

Although no specific explanation was given over the role of Bangladesh’s technical consultant Sridharan Sriram after the former Indian cricketer was re-appointed for the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, there have been questions over his role in the side.
11 October 2023, 05:32 AM

Sometimes cramps, sometimes acting: Rizwan quips after match-winning knock

Rizwan remained unbeaten on 131 off 121 balls as Pakistan chased down a 345-run target with six wickets in hand and 10 balls to spare at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
11 October 2023, 03:54 AM