Babar steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats

“It’s a difficult decision but I feel it is the right time for this call,” Babar informed.
15 November 2023, 13:52 PM

Too good to be true: Kohli

Kohli said he was over-joyed to achieve the record in front of his wife, Anushka Sharma, and Tendulkar
15 November 2023, 12:53 PM

Tendulkar tells Kohli: 'Happy an Indian broke record'

"The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn't stop laughing that day," Tendulkar wrote on X, formerly Twitter.
15 November 2023, 12:45 PM

Kohli, Iyer tons power India to 397

Shreyas Iyer's blistering 105, which came off just 70 balls and was studded with four fours and eight sixes, provided the late fireworks for India's innings.
15 November 2023, 12:31 PM

ICC wants India in the final: Vaughan

England’s former captain Michael Vaughan has shared his view on the ongoing pitch controversy in the World Cup.
15 November 2023, 11:23 AM

Kohli scores record 50th ODI hundred

He did so on his former India team-mate's home ground, with batting great Tendulkar among those applauding at the Wankhede Stadium.
15 November 2023, 10:50 AM

Gill retires hurt after scoring 79

In the middle of the 23rd over, after managing a single, Gill went down and had to receive treatment. He scored 79 off 65 balls.
15 November 2023, 10:27 AM

Obviously, a used surface, says Williamson

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson commented at the toss of the first semi-final against India that the pitch was a used one. The pitch being used has come under controversy following reports that the BCCI has switched the pre-agreed upon pitch.
15 November 2023, 10:12 AM

Changed pitch in focus before SA-Australia semi-final

Following controversy that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game between India and New Zealand in Mumbai today without the permission of the ICC, the matter became the talking point among the other two semi-finalists Australia and South Africa ahead of the second semi-final in Kolkata.
15 November 2023, 09:27 AM

Toss goes India's way after pitch controversy in first semifinal

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and chose to bat first after reports emerged hours before the first semfiinal that the local authities switched the pitch from the one originally prescribed by the ICC.
15 November 2023, 07:47 AM

India accused of changing pitches, Daily Mail report says

The first semi-final between New Zealand and hosts India at the ongoing World Cup will be played today but the tournament has now been plunged into controversy amidst claims that BCCI has changed the pitch for the semi-final game at Mumbai without ICC permission.
15 November 2023, 06:21 AM

Warner wants to play on in white-ball internationals

The 37-year-old, who will play in his third World Cup semi-final on Thursday against South Africa, cited the example of players such as Brad Hogg, Chris Gayle and Shoaib Malik who continued playing limited overs cricket into their 40s.
15 November 2023, 03:47 AM

Williamson relishing 'special' India semifinal

A capacity crowd of over 33,000 is expected at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium -- the home ground of India captain Rohit Sharma -- for Wednesday's clash
15 November 2023, 02:35 AM

Champions’ mentality resurrected in Australia camp

Australia head into Thursday's World Cup semi-final against South Africa with the same excitement in the dressing room that propelled them to their maiden triumph in the T20 World Cup in 2021, Glenn Maxwell said.
15 November 2023, 02:03 AM

India focused on ‘getting the job done’

India men's cricket team haven't reached any of the last five finals in ICC white-ball World Cups, while New Zealand have never won one, despite reaching three finals in seven years. Something has to give when they meet at the 2023 World Cup semifinal in Mumbai today.
15 November 2023, 01:40 AM

Can Black Caps derail the Indian juggernaut?

As a perfect India team appear in the first semifinal of the 2023 World Cup against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, a pertinent question would be if the Black Caps have any magic left in their tank to stop the rampant hosts from taking a bold step closer to winning the coveted trophy for a third time.
14 November 2023, 18:00 PM

India braced for 'pressure' semifinal against New Zealand

Tournament hosts India head into the knockout match having won all nine of their group game, with star man Virat Kohli the event's leading batsman with 594 runs and captain Rohit Sharma not far behind on 503.
14 November 2023, 14:02 PM

Muller wishes Kohli and India good luck for WC

Muller posted the unboxing video on X, formerly known as Twitter, where he thanked the Indian team for the gift and tried on the jersey.
14 November 2023, 07:13 AM

India will be nervous facing New Zealand: Taylor

"But when we have nothing to lose, New Zealand teams can be dangerous. If there is a team that India will be nervous facing, it will be this New Zealand side."
14 November 2023, 05:22 AM

Spinners still hold key as Zampa, Kuldeep validate

Most cricketers would argue that good preparations make for good World Cup campaigns but after an injury-plagued buildup and a string of other setbacks Australia spinner Adam Zampa might have a different take.
14 November 2023, 02:15 AM