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Cricket World Cup awards: best player, match and moment – our verdicts

Our team of cricket writers pick the outstanding moments and assess the tournament’s future

The Guardian - UK · Nov 20, 2023

Unpredictability is sport’s elixir and lends an endearing quality to it

India lost World Cup final to Australia, despite having the best team in the tournament. They were outplayed in the field, with Australia seizing every decisive moment. India's defensive shell and lack of a significant alliance cost them the game. Despite the loss, Rohit, Kohli, and Mohammed Shami were the…

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

We need to be smart while managing pacers' workload: Paras Mhambrey on 7 Tests between December to March

NEW DELHI: With India playing non-stop cricket over the last couple of months and 7 Tests lined up in the December to March window ahead of IPL 2024, bowling coach Paras Mhambrey stressed on the fact that the pacers' workload has to be managed.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

Six Indians in ICC's Team of World Cup; Rohit named captain

Rohit Sharma named captain of ICC's Team of Tournament; 6 Indians incl. Virat Kohli, Player of Tournament; India lost final to Australia; Rohit led w/ 597 runs; Kohli scored 765 runs; Rahul 452 runs; Shami 24 w/kts; Bumrah 20 w/kts; Jadeja, Maxwell, Madushanka, Zampa, Coetzee complete XI.

The Hindu · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup: Why Team India needs Rohit Sharma as captain for at least 2 more years

NEW DELHI: On that terrible Sunday night in Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma must have felt incredibly alone as he made his way up the Narendra Modi Stadium's lengthy staircase, shaking hands with everyone who stood in his way.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup: India dominate 'ICC Team of the Tournament' with six players, Rohit Sharma named captain

NEW DELHI: They may not have managed to bring the Cup home, but Team India's unbeaten run before the final, which saw many players stepping up to do the job, led Rohit Sharma Co's dominance in ICC's Team of the Tournament announced on Monday.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

Generational shift evident as India reflect on World Cup loss

NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of India's heart-wrenching loss in the World Cup final, a composed Virat Kohli exchanged a brief handshake and hug with Shubman Gill, marking a poignant moment that encapsulated the imminent generational shift in Indian cricket. The night, filled with tears, underscored the need for a…

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup hero Head snubbed from team of tournament

Australia's World Cup hero Travis Head has been left out of the ICC's team of the tournament despite being named man of the match in the semi-final and final.

AAP · Nov 20, 2023

World Cup Final: How one bad day ruined it for India

India were on a roll, boasting an all-win record, right up until they ran into Australia in the final. From Cummins' decision to bowl first to Head's scintillating knock, here are the key moments from the final...

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023

'They played better cricket...': Sachin Tendulkar congratulates Australia for their sixth World Cup title

NEW DELHI: Sachin Tendulkar, the legendary cricketer, congratulated Australia on their record sixth ODI World Cup victory and shared a sweet message with the Indian squad.

The Times of India · Nov 20, 2023