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India vs Australia | I wasn’t invited for the final, says former captain Kapil Dev

Former India captain Kapil Dev on November 19 claimed that he was not invited to the World Cup final between the India and Australia in Ahmedabad.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup finals | Narendra Modi stadium turns sea of blue to watch India in red hot form

Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium buzzed with excitement as thousands of fans in blue jerseys and traditional Indian headgear flocked to the venue to cheer India to victory in the Cricket World Cup. Vendors sold masks of Virat Kohli and PM Modi, while children painted faces in the Tricolour. Foreign fans,…

The Hindu

ODI World Cup: Epic India-Australia contests

A look at a few memorable India-Australia contests in the 50-over World Cup:

The Times of India

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India's triumph of 1983: A historic cricket World Cup win that transformed a nation

In the annals of Indian cricket, there exists a moment that transcends boundaries, a moment that etches itself into the very fabric of our nation's history—the World Cup win of 1983. It was more than just a cricketing victory; it was a seismic shift that changed the course of Indian…

The Times of India

India vs New Zealand: Those edge of the seat thrillers

It's not one of the most storied rivalries, but India vs New Zealand clashes over the years have had their share of edge-of-the-seat tension. Through the 1980s, 90s and the first decade of the 2000s, it used to be a battle of equals, but in the last 10 years, India…

The Times of India

1987 World Cup | That Wankhede evening: When Maninder had tears and Azhar didn't know what to do

In 1987, India's cricket team was on a roll, but lost the World Cup semi-final to England at Wankhede Stadium. Sachin Tendulkar, watching from the boundary line, made a pledge to himself that his story would be different. Kapil Dev lost his captaincy, and Maninder Singh, a world-class spinner, never…

The Hindu

Former champion Syed Kirmani cautions India of World Cup's 'glorious uncertainties'

NEW DELHI: As Team India ended the group fixture of the ongoing ODI World Cup undefeated, pulling off nine wins on the trot, they now face a tough Kiwi challenge in the first semi-final in Mumbai on Wednesday.

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‘A metaphor for life’: Bollywood’s stormy love affair with Indian cricket

Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.

Al Jazeera

At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

The Hindu

Glenn Maxwell effort at par with Kapil Dev's 175: Srikkanth

CHENNAI: Glenn Maxwell was still picking himself up, trudging back to the pavilion after his physics-defying heroics at Wankhede on Tuesday when social media started going abuzz. "Is this the greatest World Cup knock ever played?"

The Times of India

World Cup 2023 | Maxwell’s Miracle in Mumbai — the greatest ODI innings ever?

What the Australian did at the Wankhede on Tuesday night defied belief; it still does, a day later. It will, years later. It was one of the greatest solo acts in cricket ever and was made possible by his captain Pat Cummins, who is turning into the best non-striker in…

The Hindu

From Tunbridge Wells to the Wankhede: the relationship between superstitions and cricket

It was Kapil Dev back then and it was Glenn Maxwell now. It was 17 for 5 against an unheralded Zimbabwe team full of professionals playing league cricket in England back then and on Tuesday night, it was 91 for 7 against an Afghanistan attack full of T20 league freelancers…

The Hindu

Glenn Maxwell's heroics evoke memories of Kapil Dev's 1983 World Cup exploits

NEW DELHI: The electrifying atmosphere at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai during Glenn Maxwell's match-winning heroics against Afghanistan brought back echoes of a historic day in cricket 40 years ago. In 1983, it was Kapil Dev for India, and on Tuesday night, it was Glenn Maxwell for Australia, producing stunning…

The Times of India

Tendulkar leads praise of Maxwell's Mumbai masterpiece

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has been among those to label Glenn Maxwell's World Cup double-century against Afghanistan the greatest ODI innings ever.

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Spin king Bedi gets an emotional final send-off

Cricketers pay tribute to Bishan Singh Bedi as his mortal remains are consigned to flames. Former and current cricketers, including Kapil Dev, Madan Lal, Kirti Azad, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Mohammad Azharuddin, Virender Sehwag, Maninder Singh, Ajay Jadeja, Surender Khanna, pay their respects. Bedi was a mentor, coach and guiding…

The Times of India

Bishan Singh Bedi's last rites attended by bevy of Indian cricketers

NEW DELHI: The cricketing community, including legends like Kapil Dev and Virender Sehwag, gathered to bid farewell to the legendary Indian spinner Bishan Bedi on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Times of India

India vs New Zealand: A brief history of ODI World Cup battles

The cricketing world has witnessed some breathtaking clashes, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments throughout its rich history. One such rivalry, which often slipped under the radar, is the face-off between India and New Zealand in the ICC ODI World Cup. The battles between these two cricketing powerhouses have been marked…

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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

India's World Cup journey is off to a strong start, with wins against Australia, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. The batting unit has been firing, and the team is choking opponents in the middle overs. Jasprit Bumrah is the key bowler, while Hardik Pandya's injury is a concern. The batting depth…

The Independent UK

Afghanistan beat Pakistan by 8 wickets – here are some of greatest upsets in Cricket World Cup history

The Cricket World Cup has witnessed some of the greatest and most astonishing victories in the history of the sport

The Hindu

Jasprit Bumrah — one of a kind among the pantheon of Indian speed merchants

India's fast bowling history is long, from Nissar and Amar Singh to Kapil Dev, Srinath, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma and now Jasprit Bumrah. Bumrah's unorthodox action has been nurtured and he's been a smiling assassin, taking wickets and impressing in the current World Cup. His pace, bounce, seam, swing, cutters…

The Hindu

Cricket gets a shot in the arm as IOC approves it for 2028 LA Olympics

Cricket returns to Olympics after 128 yrs; LA28 Games to showcase sport to 2.5B fans. IOC & ICC worked 2 yrs to make it possible. Nita Ambani, IOC member from India, played key role. Cricket’s inclusion to benefit Olympic movement in India, increase viewership & knowledge sharing with BCCI.

Al Jazeera

Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup

A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

The Times of India

World Cup: The perfect 10 iconic India vs Pakistan ODIs

A 7-0 scoreline in World Cups might suggest India have overwhelmingly dominated Pakistan in One-Day cricket. But this lop-sided head-to-head is misleading. There was a period when an India win against Pakistan was a once-in-a-blue-moon affair.

The Hindu

World Cup | Can India extend its lead to 8-0 against Pakistan?

India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is full of emotion, history, and moments. India's 7-0 edge in World Cup matches has been shaped by Sachin Tendulkar, Kapil Dev, Javed Miandad, Venkatesh Prasad, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Ajay Jadeja, Aamir Sohail, Rahul Dravid, Mohammed Azharuddin, Wasim Akram, Shoaib Akhtar, Waqar Younis, Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma,…

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