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The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Ashwin reaches Guwahati with teammates ahead of India’s game vs England

GUWAHATI: Much before India announced the final 15-member World Cup squad late on Thursday night, social media was abuzz with Ravichandran Ashwin landing in Guwahati for their first official warmup game of the tournament. Left-arm spinner Axar Patel, who failed to recover in time to retain his name in the…

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Watch: Team India arrives in Guwahati ahead of World Cup warm-up game against England

NEW DELHI: Team India on Thursday evening arrived in Guwahati for their World Cup warm-up game against England on September 30.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

India and Australia have plenty to look forward to even in a dead rubber

India look to whitewash Aus in final ODI. Rohit, Kohli, Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep return. Starc, Maxwell likely to make comeback for Aussies. India on great run, stars keen to shine in last ODI before WC. India look to complete whitewash, Aus keen to avoid 6th straight loss.

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Five players not available for 3rd ODI, confirms skipper Rohit as India set to make wholesale changes

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday revealed that the squad for the third ODI against Australia is dealing with various challenges and five players will be unavailable for the dead rubber in Rajkot.

The Times of India · Sep 26, 2023

Jasprit Bumrah back for third ODI, Axar Patel not playing but could be fit for World Cup warm-up games

NEW DELHI: Pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah will be available for the third ODI against Australia after being given a one-match break but all-rounder Axar Patel will be given a few more days to recover from his quadricep tear ahead of the World Cup, BCCI sources said on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Axar Patel ruled out of third ODI against Australia; Ashwin's World Cup chances rise

NEW DELHI: In a development that impacts India's ODI campaign against Australia and raises questions about the upcoming World Cup squad, all-rounder Axar Patel has been officially ruled out of the third and final ODI of the series, set to be held in Rajkot on September 27. Patel, who sustained…

The Times of India · Sep 25, 2023

Who’s in, who’s out: A look at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 squads

A mix of fresh faces and established icons make up the line-ups of the eight Cricket World Cup squads announced so far.

Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2023

WATCH: R Ashwin's late-night batting practice after India's Mohali ODI win vs Australia

NEW DELHI: India's premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin isn't part of India's preliminary squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. However, Ashwin remains optimistic about securing a spot among the 15-member squad representing India in the quest for the coveted trophy. India's journey in the 2023 World Cup will commence on…

The Times of India · Sep 23, 2023

Ashwin isn't on trial: Rahul Dravid

While it's an open secret that Ravichandran Ashwin's ODI recall after 20 months gives an opportunity to the seasoned off-spinner to audition for the World Cup, head coach Rahul Dravid has stressed that a bowler of Ashwin's stature can't be put on "trial".

The Times of India · Sep 22, 2023