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Pakistan cricket team arrives in India after seven years for ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Pakistan cricket team touched down in Hyderabad on Wednesday, marking their first visit to India in a span of seven years. Their purpose for this visit is to participate in the ODI World Cup, set to commence on October 5.

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Big blow for Sri Lanka as star spinner not included in ODI World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: Battling with injuries, key Sri Lanka players Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera were on Tuesday left out of the 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup.

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In numbers: KL Rahul as India skipper in ODIs

NEW DELHI: Wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, who recently made a comeback into the India squad after a long injury layoff, has been given the responsibility to captain the team in the first two games of the upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting on Friday. This series holds great significance as it…

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R Ashwin vs Washington Sundar: Story behind an unexpected World Cup trial

MOHALI: A month and half back, Ravichandran Ashwin was eloquently explaining on his Tamil YouTube channel, why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup.

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Eying of a World Cup spot, Ashwin warms up in club game ahead of Australia series

NEW DELHI: Premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is hoping of representing India one last time in the ODI World Cup on home soil, fine-tuned his preparations, bowling a full quota of 10 overs in a club game before joining the national team for the forthcoming 3-match series against Australia.

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Eyeing of a World Cup spot, Ashwin warms up in club game ahead of Australia series

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'Don't want to expose him...': Rohit Sharma on Kuldeep Yadav's exclusion from Australia ODIs

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma shed light on the decision to exclude the talented Chinaman bowler, Kuldeep Yadav, from the lineup for the first two matches of the upcoming ODI series against Australia. Sharma's explanation centred on the strategic move to limit Kuldeep's exposure to opposition batsmen ahead of…

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'A kick to the rear end...': Sri Lanka coach disappointed with Asia Cup final loss

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood on Sunday expressed disappointment over his team's lackluster performance in the Asia Cup final. However, he viewed the defeat as a valuable wake-up call for his side, coming just before the ODI World Cup next month.

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Ahead of World Cup, concerns over fungus-infected Dharamsala outfield

NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) preparation for hosting the ODI World Cup next month has hit another hurdle. With just about three weeks to go for the tournament to get under way, there are concerns over the condition of the outfield at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA)…

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Asia Cup: Shakib Al Hasan concerned over Bangladesh's batting woes ahead of World Cup

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has expressed deep concern over the underwhelming performance of their batsmen at the ongoing Asia Cup. He emphasized that the inconsistency serves as a stark reality check for them as they prepare for the ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October…

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Ben Stokes likely to undergo knee surgery post World Cup, could miss India Test series

NEW DELHI: England's Test captain Ben Stokes is very likely to undergo knee surgery following the conclusion of the ODI World Cup, which puts his availability for the crucial five-match away series against India next year in doubt.

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'Hum pressure lenge nahi...': Virender Sehwag responds to Yuvraj Singh's World Cup concerns

NEW DELHI: With less than a month to go for the ODI World Cup, teams from around the world are gearing up for the cricketing carnival in India. Hosts India are too busy with their preparations, currently competing in the Asia Cup.

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Will Rahul Dravid seek renewal of contract if the BCCI offers him one after the World Cup?

NEW DELHI: His two-year contract will expire at the end of the ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be keenly followed in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.

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Australia could be without this key all-rounder for ODI series in India ahead of World Cup

Australia's Glenn Maxwell has openly acknowledged the possibility of his absence in the upcoming ODI series against India, which will leave him entering the ODI World Cup with minimal match practice.

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'You forgot 3D player': Former chief selector trolled after picking India's potential World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: With the ODI World Cup fast-approaching, former players and experts have been busy figuring out the potential India squad for the marquee event.

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Opening day rush: ODI World Cup tickets app and website crashes for 40 minutes

NEW DELHI: The much-delayed sale of tickets for the ODI World Cup began on Friday but fans had a tough time booking them with the official website not working for a good 35 to 40 minutes.

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'India will win World Cup if...': What Sourav Ganguly feels about team's chances

NEW DELHI: As India's wait for an ICC Trophy stretches over a decade, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels there is no need to press the panic button, adding that if Rohit Sharma and co. are to lift the ODI World Cup this year, the batters need to perform well.

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NZ employ Fleming, Foster, Bell as part of coaching staff ahead of World Cup

New Zealand have roped in the services of former skipper Stephen Fleming and the English duo of Ian Bell and James Foster as part of their coaching staff in the lead up to the ODI World Cup in India.

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'The day fans stop coming to stadiums...': Fans criticise ODI World Cup scheduling and ticketing mess

NEW DELHI: The countdown to the ODI World Cup at home has ignited a fervour among Indian cricket fans, who are known for their stoic demeanour. However, as the tournament's opening match in Ahmedabad on October 5 draws closer, frustration and anger have taken hold of the fan base due…

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Asia Cup: Indian selection panel considering 17-member squad, Rahul Dravid to be part of meeting

NEW DELHI: The Indian selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is reportedly leaning towards choosing a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup as part of a comprehensive assessment of all potential options ahead of the ODI World Cup, which is set to commence on October 5.

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'Ready' KL Rahul bats and keeps wickets for long period at NCA

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul underlined his readiness to return to international cricket while batting and wicket-keeping for an extended period during the match simulation at the NCA on Friday, giving India a boost ahead of the Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup.

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Who is Gus Atkinson, the surprise inclusion in England's provisional ODI World Cup squad?

NEW DELHI: As the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Wednesday announced the provisional 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup in India, Chelsea-born Gus Atkinson's inclusion came as a surprise to many.

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Top captains to lead India in the ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: India's ODI World Cup campaigns have been steered by exceptional captains. Kapil Dev led India to its maiden triumph in 1983, etching his name in history. Mohammad Azharuddin led India in three ODI World Cups. Sourav Ganguly's strategic leadership and aggressive approach guided India to the 2003 final.…

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Ravi Shastri offers solution to India's middle-order problems

NEW DELHI: In order to add variation to their line-up for the forthcoming Asia Cup and the ODI World Cup, former India head coach Ravi Shastri has recommended that India think about using three left-handers in their top seven batting spots.

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Stokes set to come out of retirement to play World Cup, could skip IPL

England Test captain Ben Stokes is all set to come out of retirement and play the ODI World Cup in India, according to British daily ‘The Telegraph’.

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