India VS New Zealand

‘Don’t book Shami for assault,’ Delhi Police quips with Mumbai

Delhi Police jokingly asked its Mumbai counterpart to not press charges against the pacer for his ‘assault’ with the ball on the Kiwi batters
16 November 2023, 11:38 AM

Ton-up for Mitchell but New Zealand lose Williamson

Mitchell came in with New Zealand 39-2, chasing a huge target of 398 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
15 November 2023, 15:45 PM

Last-minute pitch switch mars India's spotless World Cup

It probably would not have happened in any case, but even so, India were getting perilously close to winning the hearts of neutrals. Then Goliath did as Goliath does. A superpower superpowered.
15 November 2023, 13:52 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

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

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

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

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

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

Maxwell’s cinematic knock and the charm of ODIs

If the group-stage matches of the ICC World Cup 2023 were all separate feature-length movies, what would their genres be?
14 November 2023, 02:15 AM

Dravid likes India's 'vibe and energy' ahead of semi-final

India coach Rahul Dravid says he backs the "vibe and energy" in his team as they plot World Cup semi-final revenge over New Zealand on Wednesday.
12 November 2023, 19:29 PM

Boult ready to face 'India in front of 1.5 billion people'

New Zealand's Trent Boult said Thursday "it doesn't get any bigger than taking on India in front of 1.5 billion people" as he counted down to their likely World Cup semi-final showdown in Mumbai.
9 November 2023, 19:16 PM

'Ferrari' Shami revs like no one else

India's Mohammed Shami was on Monday described as being "like a Ferrari" following his performance in the World Cup victory over New Zealand as a career which has witnessed a series of professional and private highs and lows took another twist.
24 October 2023, 01:45 AM

Kohli has ‘internal computer’ for run chases, says Shane Watson

"Virat has got that internal computer, which just work so efficiently, and he just knows what you need to do at the right time,” Watson told broadcasters Star Sports after the match in Dharamshala on Sunday.
23 October 2023, 05:51 AM

Match-winner Shami had no issues warming the bench for India

India's Mohammed Shami produced a match-winning display in his first appearance at the 50-overs World Cup and the seamer said he had no issues warming the bench until his recall for Sunday's clash against 2019 runners-up New Zealand.
22 October 2023, 18:12 PM

Mitchell ton propels NZ to 273 against India

Daryl Mitchell hit a sparkling century to guide New Zealand to 273 all out against India in Sunday’s top-of-the-table World Cup clash between two unbeaten teams.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Kohli, Shami star as India down New Zealand

Virat Kohli’s crafty 95 trumped Daryl Mitchell’s rapid 130 as hosts India beat New Zealand by four wickets in a top-of-the-table clash in the 50-overs World Cup on Sunday.
22 October 2023, 18:00 PM

‘He has done this for us so many years’

India captain Rohit Sharma praised Virat Kohli’s ability to back himself and do the job for the team after India ended a 20-year wait for a win against the Kiwis in an ICC event with a four-wicket win, having last beat them in the 2003 World Cup.
22 October 2023, 17:55 PM