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Miandad, Misbah back Pakistan skipper Babar Azam after Asia Cup debacle

Pakistan legends Javed Miandad and Misbah ul Haq on Tuesday defended Babar Azam, saying the captain should not be squarely blamed for the below-par performance in the just-concluded Asia Cup

Cricket World Cup 2023 update: Big boundaries; no crowds for PAK-NZ warm-up

To reduce the impact of toss during Cricket World Cup 2023, ICC has asked the curations to keep extra grass on the pitches.

World Cup 2023: Southee pins hopes on thumb surgery for quick recovery

Tim Southee is the latest injury concern for New Zealand who already have a recovering Kane Williamson in their World Cup squad

With Ashwin, lack of game time is not much of concern: Rohit Sharma

Ravichandran Ashwin finds himself in contention for a World Cup spot despite lack of game time but it doesn't concern skipper Rohit Sharma one bit

IND vs AUS: Comeback in India squad opens World Cup gates for Ashwin

Ashwin has played 113 ODIs and taken 151 wickets in them He last played for India in an ODI in 2022 but has now been named in the Indian squad for the Australia series ahead of World Cup 2023

Practised a lot to generate outswingers from wide of the crease: Siraj

Hours of net sessions perfecting the art of getting the ball to dart in the air and then deviate away after pitching paid dividends while bamboozling Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka

CWC 2023: Can Washington Sundar enter India squad? Rohit keeps door open

Washington Sundar's ability to bat left-handed and bowl genuine off-spin are the two things that Team India are looking for ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup

A kick to the rear end is good ahead of WC: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was disappointed by his team's meek outing in the Asia Cup final but said it was a timely wake-up call for his side ahead of the ODI World Cup next month

CWC 2023: Harry Brook replaces injured Jason Roy in England's final Squad

Harry Brook has forced his way into the England Squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. He replaced Jason Roy from the provisional squad named in August 2023

Is England's Gus Atkinson the best surprise pick for ODI World Cup 2023?

Atkinson bowls with simple action does not have a faltering follow-through and delivers a deadly bouncer, just like Jofra Archer did for England in the 2019 World Cup

IND vs AUS ODIs: Smith, Starc, Maxwell return to Australia 18-man squad

Top-order batter Travis Head missed out after suffering a fracture on his left hand in South Africa and has been replaced by Matthew Short, who is yet to make his ODI debut.

Axar Patel ruled out of Asia Cup final, doubtful starter for World Cup 2023

BCCI, in a press statement, said that Washington Sundar will replace Axar in the India squad for the final against Sri Lanka on Sunday (September 17)

Pakistan quick to miss entire World Cup due to shoulder injury: Reports

Naseem Shah might miss the entire ODI World Cup 2023 as the latest scans have revealed a severe shoulder injury

Doubts over Naseem Shah's fitness for Pakistan's initial World Cup games

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has cast doubts on the possibility of pacer Naseem Shah's timely recovery for their initial matches in the upcoming World Cup in India

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 format, teams, venues, match rules, winners list

Every team will play against the other nine teams in a round-robin format, which comprises 45 matches in total. The top two teams at the end of the league stage will qualify for the semifinals

Family members of NZ players announce WC squad in heart-warming video

New Zealand Cricket's social media team grabbed eyeballs with its unique concept of announcing the team for the ODI World Cup 2023

IND vs PAK: Not playing against Pakistan often makes a difference says Gill

Shubman Gill talked about fewer opportunities India get to face string Pakistani bowling line-up

Retaining the Cup appealed me the most: Ben Stokes explains his ODI return

Ben Stokes, who returned to the ODI fold with the first match of the four-match series against New Zealand, just ahead of the World Cup, revealed his reasons for the comeback

CWC 2023: SKY needs minor mindset shift to crack ODI code - AB de Villiers

The world No. 1 in T20Is, who has managed to hold onto his spot in India's squad for CWC 2023, averages a poor 24.33 in ODIs, with only 2 half-centuries in 24 innings with a strike-rate of 101.38

CWC 2023: Chahal, Arshdeep missing in India World Cup squad - Harbhajan

Harbhajan said he was astonished to see no right-arm spinners in the squad.