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WTC Final preview: India ahead as Aussie miss Hazlewood in ultimate clash

The Australian team would miss not having Josh Hazlewood in their side in a game that would be more about testing the patience of the Indian batters

India face tough Australia challenge as it aims to end ICC title drought

A formidable bunch of Indian cricketers will require a perfect blend of skill and temperament when it clashes with an equally-strong Australia in the World Test Championship final, starting Wednesday, with an aim to end a decade-long global trophy jinx. India have been the most consistent side over the past two WTC cycles and also reached knockout phases of major white-ball tournaments over the last 10 years but a trophy has eluded them. The last major ICC trophy India won was way back in 2013 when it bagged the Champions Trophy in England. Since then, the side has lost three finals and on four occasion it bit dust at the semifinal stage. It also made an exit at the preliminary stage of the 2021 T20 World Cup. The country has been pretty much driving the finances of the sport and considering the vast talent pool on offer, the expectations of dominating the game on field seem only fair. Out of the six series India played in this cycle, their only series loss came in South Africa and

MS Dhoni is very well-liked, pretty much worshipped in India: Devon Conway

New Zealand and CSK left-handed opener Devon Conway said talismanic wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni is very well-liked and worshipped in India, adding that the support for him is quite incredible

A narrative of the mind

Brand Dhoni goes beyond the field

Former Cricket captain Dhoni successfully undergoes knee surgery in Mumbai

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni successfully underwent a left knee surgery in a Mumbai hospital on Thursday. Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title, had flown to Mumbai from Ahmedabad after the final on Monday and consulted renowned sports orthopaedic surgeon Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala, who is also on the BCCI medical panel and had performed surgeries on a number of top Indian cricketers, including Rishabh Pant. "Yes, Dhoni has had a successful knee surgery at the Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai on Thursday. He is doing fine and will be released in a day or two. He would be resting for a few days before his extensive rehabilitation starts. It is now expected that he would have enough time to get fit to play in the next IPL," a source close to CSK management told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Dhoni had played the entire season with heavy strapping on his left knee and while he looked absolutely fine during wicket-keeping, he came into bat as low as No. 8 at ..

What is Duckworth-Lewis-Stern or DLS Method in cricket? Explained

The DLS method was devised to bring more genuine outcomes in a limited overmatch affected by rain. The rule was officially adopted by ICC in 1999.

Simplicity at its best: Fans laud Dhoni for standing behind as teammates

After the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clinched the record-equalling fifth IPL title, skipper MS Dhoni was seen standing behind while his teammates were celebrating with the trophy

Shubman Gill's exceptional knock draws praise from Sachin Tendulkar

Talking about Gill's performance, Sachin Tendulkar said that the innings was nothing short of an unforgettable event

We will be ready, says Alex Carey on his team's preparation for WTC final

Australia wicketkeeper batter Alex Carey is confident about his team's preparations for next month's World Test Championship final and said the decision of not playing a warm-up game ahead of the summit clash can only be talked about in hindsight. Both India and Australia will not play a warm-up game ahead of the final beginning at the Oval from June 7. Australia will stay back in the UK after the WTC final for the five-Test Ashes against England beginning June 16. "The guys have all gone away and had individual programs over this (recent) period. We have had guys playing cricket here in England. The guys at the IPL and some guys at home spending some time there," Carey was quoted as saying by ICC. "Coming together now we really feel the excitement heading into the Test Championship and I think it will be a hindsight thing about whether or not we should have played a warm-up match. "As a player I feel like we will be ready come that first match so I think it will be one of the thi

IPL 2023: CSK vs GT match sets record for highest-ever digital viewership

The record was previously held by the IPL match between CSK and RCB on April 17

Our ties have entered T20 mode: PM on deepening relations with Australia

He also invited PM Albanese to the cricket World Cup in India, adding, '"You will get to see the grand Diwali celebration"

Australia's decision to not play warm-up games fraught with danger: Border

Questioning Australia's decision to not play any warm-up games ahead of the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes series, former captain Allan Border said the move is "fraught with danger". The WTC final is scheduled to be held at The Oval in London from June 7-11, following which Australia will take on arch-rivals England in the five-match Ashes from June 16 to July 31. The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions. "I don't care how hard you work in the nets, nothing replaces game time," Border told 'Fox Cricket'. "It just doesn't feel right not to play any cricket leading into an Ashes series. I just think that's fraught with danger... there's something gnawing at me saying it's the wrong decision," he added. The Indian team too won't play any warm-up game as the English County Championship is on and also the WTC being an ICC event, the England

Shaw should be dominating but has been disappointing this season: Watson

With the incredible talent that Prithvi Shaw posses, he should be dominating international cricket, feels assistant coach Shane Watson, who added that the opener's abject failure has been the biggest let down for Delhi Capitals this IPL season. Ahead of this edition's IPL, head coach Ricky Pointing had said this would be Shaw's breakthrough season. However, the prodigiously talented opener has failed miserably and was dropped after playing six games adding to Delhi's batting woes. "One of most disappointing parts for DC this season was Prithvi Shaw. He's one of the most beautiful batters to watch and take down the best bowling with the skills that he's got," Watson told reporters on the eve of DC's match against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. "And knowing that we gave him a big stretch to find his feet. We also knew he has been a little bit inconsistent as well in the past few years." Delhi's inconsistent batting unit afforded the 23-year-old another chance and Shaw made a stunn

BCCI set to ratify its POSH policy, form World Cup Working Group at SGM

The Indian cricket board will ratify its new Prevention Of Sexual Harassment (PSH) policy at a Special General Meeting (SGM) in Ahmedabad on May 27 while a core "Working Group" will be formed to oversee preparations for the 2023 ODI World Cup in October-November. The PTI has accessed the five point agenda of the SGM agenda including "Formation of Infrastructure Development and Subsidy Sub-Committee, Guidelines for appointment of Physiotherapists and Trainers in state teams, Formation of Working Group for ICC World Cup 2023, Formation of committee of Women's Premier League and Ratification of Prevention of Sexual Harassment Policy". After the sexual harassment accusations against former BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, the BCCI had formed a four-member Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) but more members could be included in the new committee as per revised policy. The Working Group for the ODI World Cup will comprise BCCI president, secretary, treasurer along with acting CEO and other senior .

Back your skills, everything can't be planned: RP Singh on Mohsin

Mohsin Khan was tasked with defending 11 runs off the final over against Mumbai, something he did exceedingly well by conceding just five runs in the over

ICC makes helmets mandatory for high-risk positions; changes free hit rule

The ICC has also decided to do away with the contentious 'soft signal' by on-field officials

ICC Cricket Committee scraps 'soft signal' by on-field umpires

The ICC has decided to do away with the contentious 'soft signal' by on-field officials, which had often been criticised by experts as it is believed to have created more confusion for TV umpires after a decision was referred upstairs. The 'soft signal' was used to determine the validity of catches taken inches off the ground, which couldn't necessarily be confirmed through naked eye. Till now the on-field umpire would either signal 'out' or 'not out' based on their gut feeling. And the third umpire was compelled to go by 'soft signal' as most of the footages proved to be inconclusive. The ICC announced changes to the 'playing conditions' after the CEC approved the recommendations from the men's cricket committee led by Sourav Ganguly and the women's cricket committee. "The major change involved the soft signal being scrapped, with umpires no longer required to give a soft signal when referring decisions to the TV umpire. The on-field umpires will consult with the TV umpire before

IPL 2023: We should be sitting high on points table, says SRH coach Lara

After their another loss in the ongoing IPL 2023, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) coach Brian Lara said they should have been sitting high on the points table

Breaking Tendulkar's record will be an emotional moment for me: Kohli

Former India captain Virat Kohli has admitted that breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries would indeed be an "emotional moment" for him. When Tendulkar ended his career with 49 ODI hundreds, including the final one which was also his 100th international ton, not many thought that anyone would get even close to the 'Little Master'. However the 34-year-old Kohli now has 46 hundreds from 274 ODI games and will require three more to emulate his childhood idol and one-time teammate. Kohli, when asked about his thoughts on reaching that milestone, he quickly says, "it will be a very emotional moment for me". The conversation also included Kohli talking about his childhood memories of playing cricket with older boys and highlighting the importance of sports. "Sports teaches you some values of life, discipline and planning. It opens up your side, making you a productive person. No matter which profession you are in, the value of playing sport is immense. "Don't make them

ICC Rankings: India slips to 3rd spot, Australia remains world No 1 in ODIs

India dropped to third position behind Pakistan and three points adrift off world number one Australia in the latest ICC ODI men's Team rankings announced on Thursday. Five-time world champions Australia improved their rating from 113 to 118 following the annual update, maintaining a slender lead over Pakistan (116 points) and India (115 points). According to the ICC release, "Prior to the annual rankings update, Australia were at the top with 113 points with India behind them on decimal count. "Pakistan were ranked third, with 112 points and briefly went to the top of the charts after their victory in the fourth ODI against New Zealand this month. Pakistan could have stayed at the top position had they managed to complete a 5-0 clean sweep against New Zealand. With only three rating points now separating the top three teams, an interesting battle at the top of the rankings is imminent in the year of the World Cup. The ICC's annual rankings considered all ODI series completed sin