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Which Indian bowler had the distinction of bowling first-ball ever at inaugural 1975 World Cup

NEW DELHI: India had used as many as six bowlers against hosts England in the first-ever match of inaugural ODI World Cup, officially known as the Prudential Cup, at Lord's, London on June 7, 1975.

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When Travis Head called India captain Rohit Sharma 'unluckiest' in the world

NEW DELHI: Travis Head emerged as the hero of the 2023 ODI World Cup final for Australia, single-handedly thwarting India's quest for the title. His remarkable 137 off 120 balls made him only the third Australian, following Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist, to achieve a century in a World Cup…

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Yuvraj Singh's video of him saying 'my father has mental issues' goes viral after Yograj Singh's tirades against MS Dhoni

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, recently criticized MS Dhoni, accusing him of negatively impacting his son's cricket career. Yograj's remarks highlight a longstanding grievance, alleging that Dhoni's influence curtailed Yuvraj's career, despite his crucial contributions to Indian cricket, particularly in the 2007…

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Mohammed Shami turns 34: Celebrating the career of India's all-format pace veteran

NEW DELHI: Indian pace veteran Mohammed Shami celebrated his 34th birthday on Tuesday. Shami, known for his crucial performances across all formats, has continually proven himself a key player, especially in ODI World Cups. He has been instrumental in India’s bowling lineup with 448 international wickets in 188 matches, despite…

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'I won't forgive MS Dhoni': Yuvraj Singh's father Yograj criticizes former India captain

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Yograj Singh, father of Yuvraj Singh, has once again criticized MS Dhoni, accusing him of negatively impacting his son's cricket career. Yograj's comments highlight a longstanding grievance which he believes curtailed Yuvraj’s career, despite his monumental contributions to Indian cricket, particularly in the 2007 T20…

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Watch: When Shikhar Dhawan smashed 117 against Australia with a fractured thumb in 2019 ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Opener Shikhar Dhawan, who announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday, had the knack of scoring big in ICC tournaments.

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Sometimes at the end of the day, you need a little bit of luck: Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer and former India head coach Rahul Dravid highlighted the significant role that luck plays in determining the outcomes of major cricket matches. Reflecting on India's recent ICC campaigns, Dravid pointed to the team's defeat in the ODI World Cup final against Australia and their subsequent victory…

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'Champions Trophy won't be played in Pakistan if...': Former cricketer Basit Ali warns ahead of upcoming home series

Former cricketer Basit Ali has emphasized the importance of maintaining stringent security measures as Pakistan prepares to host the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. This will be the first ICC event in Pakistan since the 1996 ODI World Cup, which the country co-hosted with India and Sri Lanka.

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'It was a heartbreak moment': MS Dhoni on 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal

NEW DELHI: Millions of Indian fans were left heartbroken when MS Dhoni was run out against New Zealand in the 2019 ODI World Cup semifinal at Old Trafford, Manchester on July 10.

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'They have a lot of cricket left in them': Gautam Gambhir backs Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to play until 2027 ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir has expressed confidence that veteran batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma can continue playing until the 2027 ODI World Cup if they remain fit, but he emphasized that the final decision lies with the players.

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'Jo naseeb mai hai uske aage...': Mohammed Shami aspires for World Cup glory after teammates' T20 World Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has expressed his desire to win the World Cup, drawing inspiration from witnessing his teammates' recent T20 World Cup victory. The Indian team ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought by defeating South Africa by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final.

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Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga's latest picture shocks the internet

Sri Lanka's former captain Arjuna Ranatunga, who led his country to their maiden ODI World Cup triumph in 1996, has shocked the cricket world with his latest image that shows him to have lost weight to the point of being almost unrecognizable.

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Pat Cummins rested for Australia's limited-overs tour to England and Scotland

NEW DELHI: As part of a workload management program, ODI World Cup-winning captain Pat Cummins will be rested for Australia's upcoming limited-overs tour to Britain while Mitchell Starc will miss the Twenty20 phase of the tour.

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Rohit Sharma tells fans shouting 'Starc, Starc' to just... - watch

Rohit Sharma's brutal attack against Australia's bowling spearhead Mitchell Starc during the recently concluded T20 World Cup has become part of cricketing folklore, as it not just helped India beat the Aussies but also put them on the brink of an early exit from the tournament. For some, it was…

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Watch: A hero's welcome for Rahul Dravid at a cricket academy

NEW DELHI: Having led a glittering career as a player, former batting great Rahul Dravid has received many standing ovations in his life.

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India will win 2025 WTC Final and Champions Trophy under Rohit Sharma's leadership, says BCCI secretary Jay Shah

NEW DELHI: After leading India to a coveted 2024 T20 World Cup title win, Rohit Sharma will continue to lead India in the ICC World Test Championships and the ICC Champions Trophy, as the BCCI secretary Jay Shah hoped that he will lead India to the final in both the…

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'Rohit's phone call ... ': Rahul Dravid reveals captain Rohit Sharma's words

NEW DELHI: Rahul Dravid, who served as the head coach of India during their T20 World Cup triumph, revealed that a phone call from captain Rohit Sharma following the ODI World Cup defeat last year was one of the most memorable moments of his life.

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After IPL boos, Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai as India's T20 World Cup hero

Hardik Pandya's comeback story is one of the most remarkable ones in Indian cricket history. If the ankle injury prematurely ending his ODI World Cup last year was not enough, the jeers he received at the Indian Premier League (IPL) before the T20 World Cup and personal troubles off the…

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'A lot of people said a lot of things without knowing who Hardik Pandya is'

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): Hardik Pandya has been to hell and back in the last few months. An injury cut short a promising ODI World Cup campaign and that eventually cost him his T20 captaincy as well. It was followed by a disastrous move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans in the…

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'This is no redemption, I don't think on those lines' - Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup triumph

BRIDGETOWN (Barbados): A World Cup in West Indies 17 years ago left Rahul Dravid the captain shattered. On Saturday, the West Indies gave it back to him on his last day as coach. The humiliation of crashing out at the group stage of an ODI World Cup seemed like a…

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The world wasn't won in one day, template decided after 2023 ODI World Cup defeat

BRIDGETOWN: A beautiful Barbados evening was setting in as the Indian team trooped out of the dressing room. Three hours had gone by since those magical moments had fashioned Indian cricket’s redemption song at Kensington Oval.

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Suryakumar Yadav wins 'Fielder of the Match' medal after T20 World Cup triumph

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team assembled in their dressing room for the 'Fielder of the Match' medal presentation, a tradition started during the 2023 ODI World Cup, following their T20 World Cup victory in Barbados. The medal was awarded to Suryakumar Yadav by BCCI secretary Jay Shah for his…

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Relive 'the catch' by Kapil Dev from 1983 World Cup final as Suryakumar Yadav's magical grab mesmerizes the world - Watch

NEW DELHI: As India celebrated their triumphant victory in the ICC T20 World Cup in Barbados, memories of the historic 1983 ODI World Cup win, which ignited a cricket revolution in the country, were vividly revived.

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T20 World Cup final: How the thrilling match against South Africa swung in India's favour

AFTER 13 YEARS, A WORLD COUP: 17 years after winning the 1st T20 World Cup, 13 years after winning their 2nd ODI World Cup, and after 2 heartbreaking losses in the World Test Championship and ODI World Cup finals in 2023, India finally ended their title drought, edging out South…

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T20 World Cup Final: Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's last dance in T20Is?

As the sun sets on this Saturday afternoon in Barbados, Indian fans eagerly anticipate a memorable performance from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in what could be their final T20I appearance for India. The nation yearns to see these two cricketing greats unite in a triumphant dance, leaving behind the…

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