HISTORICAL FACTS: 40 | History Defined

‘The BJP’s World Cup’: India’s Modi wields cricket as a political weapon

From stadiums to political influence, some say the BJP is using the tournament as a launch pad for a third term.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

Will there be an opening ceremony for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023?

Fans may have to accept the absence of a star-studded ceremony to kick off India’s Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

ODI World Cup: Gujarat Cricket Association creates half-a-dozen mini-ICUs for spectators in case of medical emergency

AHMEDABAD: Indian cricket fan have always got a raw deal from the establishment but Gujarat Cricket Association is showing some serious intent to make it a pleasant experience for the paying public by creating half a dozen medical kiosk with six mini ICUs inside the Narendra Modi Stadium for any…

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2023

2023 ODI World Cup venues | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Hyderabad — capacity, pitch info and areas that need attention

Hyderabad Cricket Association will host a World Cup match after a gap of 27 years. The last World Cup match in the city was when West Indies took on Zimbabwe at the floodlit Lal Bahadur Stadium.

The Hindu · Sep 29, 2023

Times Internet acquires BCCI broadcast rights

For US, Canada, Middle East/North Africa and Southeast Asia; Willow, Cricbuzz to distribute 88 bilateral matches between India other countries

The Times of India · Sep 29, 2023

After BCCI, others introduced pay parity: BCCI secretary Jay Shah

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah attended the launch of a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering young individuals and advancing gender equality where he mentioned the steps BCCI took for men's and women's cricketers pay parity.

The Times of India · Sep 28, 2023

Toilets at main nets being built overnight as Hyderabad races against time to get ready for World Cup

HYDERABAD: A toilet being built adjacent to the main nets of the Rajiv Gandhi Cricket Stadium at the eleventh hour, new spectator seats yet to be fully installed less than 48 hours left for Pakistan's opening World Cup warm-up fixture but Hyderabad Cricket Association officials are still promising "they will…

The Times of India · Sep 27, 2023

Security issues hit Pakistan’s ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match in India

Indian board says Pakistan’s match to be played behind closed doors in Hyderabad due to persisting security concerns.

Al Jazeera · Sep 26, 2023

ICC World Cup 2023 | Pakistan's warm-up match in India to be played behind closed doors

Pakistan to play warm-up match in Hyderabad, but fans not allowed due to security reasons. BCCI announces full refund for tickets. Pakistan to leave for India via Dubai on Wednesday to begin their bid for a second World Cup title

The Hindu · Sep 26, 2023

Dalmiya, Dhumal re-elected in IPL GC; Ombudsman to continue till June, 2024

Former CAB president Avishek Dalmiya and current IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal have been re-elected in the IPL governing council

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023