Page 31 - World Cup News

Pressure on 'unsettled' India to win World Cup at home: Shoaib Akhtar

Playing at home, and with intense media scrutiny, will put the Indian cricket team under a lot of pressure in the upcoming World Cup, feels former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Marsh backs "GOAT" Warner as Australia name final 15 for the ODI World Cup

In-form Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has backed "GOAT" David Warner to continue opening the innings, conceding that he expects to bat in the middle order

It's provisional: England coach hints Brook's return to World Cup squad

After brilliant showing in the T20s against New Zealand, Harry Brook, who was left out of England's ODI World Cup provisional squad, has been named in the squad for the ODI series against Blackcaps

World Cup: BCCI to release 400,000 tickets, next phase sale on September 8

After high demand for World Cup tickets during the first seven phases, BCCI decided to release 400,000 tickets in another phase on September 08, 2023

Will Dravid seek renewal of contract if BCCI offer him one after World Cup?

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

Injured Cummins, Smith, Starc and Maxwell in Australia's provisional squad

The 31-year-old Abbott trumped fellow quick Nathan Ellis for a spot in the squad, while Aaron Hardie and leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha also failed to make the cut

Asia Cup, IND vs PAK: Skipper Rohit Sharma loses cool in press conference

On being asked a question about Asia Cup's India vs Pakistan clash during India's World Cup squad announcement, Rohit lost his cool and told reporters not to ask such questions

South African keeper-batsman de Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup

De Kock's BBL contract clashing with South Africa's ODI commitments with India seems to be the most focal point leading to the wicket-keeper batters' decision to retire from ODIs

BCCI announces India's squad for World Cup 2023; KL Rahul in, Chahal out

India has picked seven batters, four bowlers and four all-rounders for the ODI World Cup

World Cup: Recovering Kane Williamson to be selected in New Zealand's squad

Kane Williamson who led New Zealand to their first-ever World Cup final in 2019, will be available to lead the Blackcaps again as he will be selected in their squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup

Asia Cup: Form over name for Gambhir, wants Kishan in playing 11 over Rahul

Ishan Kishan has "done everything" to earn a place ahead of KL Rahul for the World Cup says Gautam Gambhir.

KL Rahul to be included in India's World Cup squad, Samson misses out

India was expected to announce their World Cup-bound 15 on September 4 ahead of the September 5 cut off date

Harry Brook states case again for Cricket World Cup, stars in another win

Harry Brook could hardly be doing any more to convince England to take him to the Cricket World Cup

World Cup tickets for IND vs ENG, IND vs NZ, IND vs SL up for grabs today

The tickets for the India vs England World Cup match will be available from Rs 1500 onwards. Check details and steps to book tickets online here

India was clear about No 4 and No 5 batters 18 months ago: Rahul Dravid

Dravid said that injuries to the likes of Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant forced the team management to try out other players in the middle order in recent times

Big opportunity for India to lift World Cup in home conditions: Mithali Raj

Former captain of Indian women's cricket team Mithali Raj on Sunday said Men in Blue' have a big opportunity to lift the ICC World Cup in home conditions later this year.

World Cup: AB de Villiers calls Virat Kohli perfect No.4 for Team India

Virat Kohli would be the perfect answer for India's No.4 conundrum at the World Cup as he can put the innings together and play any kind of role in the middle order, feels AB de Villiers

World Cup: Netherlands bank on practice matches in India to make an impact

Netherlands might be entering the ICC World Cup 2023 as rank outsiders, but their coach Ryan Cook is banking on camps in India and practice matches to make an impact in the quadrennial extravaganza

Virender Sehwag picks Rohit Sharma as leading run-getter in World Cup 2023

Former India opener Virender Sehwag predicted that current Team India skipper Rohit Sharma will finish ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 as the leading run-getter

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

The ticket sales for India games in Chennai, Delhi and Pune will go live on August 31 while the coveted ones for the Indo-Pak blockbuster in Ahmedabad will be put up for sale on September 3