HISTORICAL FACTS: 13 - The Untold Story

Pakistan media, fans still awaiting visas for World Cup

PCB awaits visa clearance for media, fans to travel to India for 2023 ODI World Cup. 60 journalists applied for Indian visas, but no word yet. Bashir Chacha, a resident of Chicago, was the lone Pakistani supporter present. PCB wrote to ICC to ensure visas for Pakistani media, fans. MEA…

The Hindu · Oct 6, 2023

England vs New Zealand: England spinners fail to find their groove in World Cup opener

NEW DELHI: The defending champions, England, got off to a shaky start in their ODI World Cup defence, suffering a resounding nine-wicket defeat against New Zealand on Thursday. The Kiwis, runners-up in the 2019 World Cup, exacted revenge for their heartbreaking loss at Lord's four years ago.

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

World Cup: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra slam tons as New Zealand hammer England

AHMEDABAD: It was a rematch of the thrilling 2019 ODI World Cup final at Lord's which they had lost to England due to a dubious boundary countback rule, and, if New Zealand had revenge in their minds, they got it in ample measure, after four years of wait!

The Times of India · Oct 6, 2023

BCCI announces free drinking water for fans as ODI World Cup begins

NEW DELHI: As the eagerly awaited ODI World Cup in India kicks off on Thursday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary, Jay Shah, has made an exciting announcement. The BCCI will be providing free mineral and packaged drinking water to all fans attending the matches in…

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup: From red hot Shubman to potential future superstar Brook - Watch out for these debutants

NEW DELHI: This edition of the ICC ODI World Cup is perhaps going to be more exciting because of the extremely talented debutants that will feature. Men who have never played a World Cup tournament before, but have shown enough talent on the field to merit a place in their…

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup Stat Attack: Pakistan and their 21-year wait for the title

Did you know that a Pakistani bowler who is one of the all-time greats of the game holds the unwanted record of bowling the most wides and the most no-balls in World Cup matches?

The Times of India · Oct 5, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup: Rohit, Buttler, Cummins - Watch out for these captains

With the 2023 edition of the ODI World Cup all set to begin, 10 captains will have their eyes fixed on the holy grail of One Day cricket.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

New Zealand: The perennial 'dark horses' and their heartbreaking ODI World Cup title jinx

Think of New Zealand in the context of the ICC ODI World Cup and you will think of a team which has the ability to push other top opposition hard and yet one that somehow can't seem to cross that final hurdle.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Can Cummins emulate Border, Waugh, Ponting & Clarke? 5-time champions Australia and their love affair with the ICC ODI World Cup

Though multiple teams competing at the World Cup go in as potential title contenders, there's no doubt that the one team which can be called the 'boss' of the tournament is Australia.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023

Afghanistan warm up in style with big win against Sri Lanka

Afghanistan sounded a warning to other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup as they notched up an easy and rare victory over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up game at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Oct 4, 2023