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FIR against SFJ's Pannun for threatening to turn WC to World Terror Cup

The Gujarat police have registered an FIR against Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the chief of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), for threatening to turn the Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5 at Narendra Modi stadium here, into World Terror Cup, an official said on Friday. In the first information report (FIR), the cyber crime branch of the Ahmedabad police said that people from across the country have received Pannun's threat via a pre-recorded voice message sent from a foreign number. The complaint filed by sub-inspector H N Prajapati of the cyber crime branch said that it has come to their notice that many people received a pre-recorded threat voice message from the phone number +447418343648. Many recipients of the threat message reported it to the police through various mediums, the FIR said. The pre-recorded message said that October 5 would not be the start of the Cricket World Cup but the beginning of World Terror Cup". Shikhs for Justice is going to storm Ahmedabad wit

Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up games full schedule, India matches streaming

Just a week before the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, all 10 teams will be up against each other in the warm-up games, with each team playing two matches. The warm-up matches start on Friday, Sept 29

Cricket World Cup 2023: India full schedule, squad, match timing, streaming

Ashwin, who was not even in contention for the spot has been preferred over Washington Sundar to replace Axar Patel in India squad for Cricket World Cup 2023

Cricket World Cup: SA skipper Bavuma returns home due to personal reasons

South Africa suffered a setback on Thursday with their ODI skipper Temba Bavuma returning home from India due to personal reasons ahead of the side's two warm-up games of the ICC Cricket World Cup. The Proteas are scheduled to take on Afghanistan and New Zealand in their first and second warm-up games on here September 29 and October 2 respectively. As per an update on South Africa cricket's social media handles, Bavuma has returned to South Africa due to personal reasons. T20I captain Aiden Markram will be leading the side in the two warm-up clashes in absence of Bavuma, who is likely to rejoin the team ahead of their opening game. South Africa opens their World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka in New Delhi on October 7.

Cricket World Cup: South Africa's Rabada believes they can win it this time

South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes the Proteas have what it takes to shed the chokers tag and win their maiden world title in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup in India. Despite having some star players, South Africa have never progressed behind the semi-final stage of any of the World Cups till date but Rabada said this time they have the arsenal at their disposal to create history. The Proteas will begin their World Cup preparations against Afghanistan in a warm-up match here on Friday. "One thing we have never lacked as South Africans is belief, so going into the tournament we do believe we can win it," Rabada was he was quoted as saying by ICC. "We've got the players to do so, so hopefully we can make our first final and win this competition. It's going to be hard, but it's going to be really enjoyable. "It's exciting to have the best players in the world playing against each other, competing for one prize, and we are up for the challenge." The Proteas failed to advance b

Cricket World Cup 2023: Winners list, prize money, venues, mascot, telecast

In World Cup 2023, 10 teams - Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, Netherlands, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, and Sri Lanka- will vie against each other for ICC title

ICC Men's ODI World Cup from Oct 5 to Nov 19 in India: All details here

The ICC will organise warm-up games for the teams across three venues - Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, and Guwahati from September 29 to October 3

Cricket World Cup 2023: Southee cleared for World Cup after thumb surgery

Veteran fast bowler Tim Southee has been cleared to join the New Zealand squad for the ODI World Cup in India, as he continues to recover from the surgery on his right thumb. The 34-year-old broke and dislocated his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against England earlier this month. He will fly for India on Saturday and New Zealand are hopeful Southee will recover in time for the side's opening game in the mega-event on October 5 in Ahmedabad. "Tim Southee's been cleared to join the BLACKCAPS in India later this week as he continues to progress his recovery from surgery on his fractured right thumb," a NZC statement read. But Kyle Jamieson has also been added to the squad as Southee's cover. The lanky pacer was with the side that beat Bangladesh 2-0 in a recently-concluded three-match ODI series but was selected in the 15-member World Cup squad and won't be available for the warm-up games. "As a contingency, pace-bowler Kyle Jamieson will also join t

IndusInd Bank announces global association with ICC ahead of World Cup 2023

IndusInd Bank said that the partnership aims at driving activities and promotions for the banks' customers, employees and cricket fans

Visa delay for World Cup forces Pakistan to cancel Dubai bonding trip

Pakistan's plans to travel to Dubai for a pre-World Cup team bonding trip have been cancelled as the team was still waiting for their visas to travel to India on Friday, according to ESPNcricinfo

CWC 2023: Gautam Gambhir says, beating Australia must to lifet the trophy

Former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir believes that to win the cricket World Cup, you need to defeat Australia as they have remarkable performance history in ICC events

India rises to No 1 in ODIs, becomes top ranked team in all formats

India became the top-ranked side in all three formats of the game following their win against Australia in the series opener that elevated them to the number one spot in the ODI rankings. Following their five-wicket win over Australia on Friday, India (116 rating points) displaced arch-rivals Pakistan (115) at the top of the rankings. Already leading the Test and T20 chart, India now reign supreme across all formats. This is only the second time in men's cricketing history that a side has achieved the No.1 ranking across the formats. Prior to this, only South Africa had achieved the feat back in August 2012. Australia (111) remain third in the ODI list despite dropping two points. India and Australia play the second of the three ODIs on Sunday.

World Cup winners to get $4 million, runners-up to recieve $2 million: ICC

The winner of the upcoming ODI World Cup will get a prize purse of USD 4 million (approximately Rs 33 crore) while the runners-up will get richer by USD 2 million (approximately 16 crore), the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday. The ICC announced the prize money and incentives for all 48 matches to be played in the showpiece starting next month. The two losing semi finalists will get USD 800,000 (Rs 6 crore approximately) each. The other six teams who fail to qualify for the knockouts will get USD 100,000 (Rs 82 lakh approximately) each, and the winner of each group stage match will get an incentive of USD 40000 (Rs 33 lakh approximately). A total of 10 million USD will be distributed by the ICC among all winning teams throughout the tournament. The apex body has taken this decision in a bid to make the tournament more competitive and entertaining, both for the players and the fans. The World Cup will be held in India from October 5 to November 19. It will compris

WATCH: WC 2023 anthem 'Dil Jashn Bole' is out! check previous songs here

ICC said on its website that the tune aims to capture the emotions of the cricket community across the world

Cricket World Cup: Pakistan announce squad; Hasan Ali replaces Naseem Shah

Pakistan also added an extra spinner to their World Cup squad, bringing in Usama Mir, who made his ODI debut against New Zealand early this year

Double blow for South Africa: Magala, Nortje ruled out of Cricket World Cup

South Africa were dealt twins blows weeks ahead of the ODI World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the tournament in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have replaced the duo in the World Cup-bound squad. "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas," Walter said. "We sympathise in their omission and will continue to provide all the necessary support as they work towards their return to competitive action," he added. Nortje has a lower-back injury. The 29-year-old seamer experienced back spasms during the second ODI against Australia and underwent assessments and scans. Magala, on the other hand, has a left-knee problem. Both Nortje and Magala were part of South Africa's initial 15-member squad for the marquee event. However with the South Afr

Rajinikanth receives World Cup Golden Ticket after Tendulkar and Big B

Superstar Rajinikanth received the Golden Ticket from BCCI secretary Shah. Earlier, the ticket was also given to Amitabh Bachchan and Sachin Tendulkar. World Cup will take place from October 5, 2023

He is one of India's trump cards: Ajit Agarkar praises Kuldeep Yadav

The Indian cricket team's chief selector Ajit Agarkar lauded the 28-year-old chinaman spinner Kuldeep Yadav and said that he will be one of the trump cards for the Men in Blue in ODI World Cup 2023

Jos Buttler doesn't enojoy informing players about omission from squad

England captain Jos Buttler discussed how he felt responsible for informing their regular opener about his omission from the squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma's men to don new jersey in ODI World Cup 2023; check pics here

The jersey revealed through a song '3 ka Dream' focuses on India's dream for the third World Cup and keeps Indian cricket fans at the centre of it all