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Ashwin vs Washington: Story behind unexpected trial for Cricket World Cup

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. One of India's greatest match-winners in Test cricket wouldn't possibly have envisaged that in six weeks time he would be summoned for a two-match trial against Washington Sundar -- nearly a decade and half junior to him. Close selection calls are par for course when it comes to World Cup squads. But just two weeks before the mega event, the Indian team management has called the two off-spinners for the three-match series against Australia to keep a ready back-up option in case Axar Patel's quadriceps tear doesn't heal on time. It will be a virtual shoot-out and their performances on flat decks of Mohali and Rajkot will be monitored by Ajit Agarkar's selection committee. "I think Ashwin will be slightly ahead now that a bowler of his stature has been called into the mix. I have always felt that Ashwin

Cricket World Cup 2023: Harbhajan lists reason behind Chahal's exclusion

Either he has fought with someone or he has said something to someone, says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh

Passion, unwavering support of fans fuels our determination: Virat Kohli

Celebrated Virat Kohli says he and his teammates are ready to give their best in the upcoming ODI World Cup at home to make the dreams of Indian fans come true once again. The Men in Blue won the World Cup twice, with their last success coming in 2011 when the competition was jointly hosted by India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. India defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. But Kohli is now eager to end their 12-year-long wait for the title, having missed out on winning the 2015 and 2019 editions in Australia-New Zealand and England, respectively. "The passion and unwavering support of our fans is what fuels our determination to win the World Cup," Kohli told Star Sports. "The memories of past World Cup victories, especially the iconic 2011 win, are etched in our hearts, and we want to create new memories for our fans. "I am thrilled to be a part of this incredible campaign, which perfectly captures the emoti

England batter Joe Root looks to emulate 2019 success story in India

England batter Joe Root is counting on his squad to draw from the lessons they learned in the 2019 World Cup as the Three Lions look to defend their title in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in India

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.

India vs Australia ODIs full schedule, live match time, squads, streaming

Sports 18 HD/SD will live telecast India vs Australia ODI matches in India. The live stream of the IND vs AUS will be available on the Jio Cinema application and website.

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. The 37-year-old Ashwin, who last played an ODI in January 2022, was picked for the upcoming three ODIs against Australia alongside Washington Sundar. Both the off-spinners will be fighting for that potential World Cup spot if Axar Patel doesn't get fit in time for the global event beginning October 5. "With the kind of experience Ashwin has, close to 100 Tests (94), close to 150 ODIs (113) and yes it is all in the past but he has been consistently playing Test cricket and with guys like Ashwin having game time is not so much of a concern," said Rohit after the squad was announced for Australia series beginning September 22. "...with guys like him, it's all in the head, more than body and the stuff. We made the decision speaking to him and understanding where he is at with regards to his body and stuff like that. "It's not like he is not

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

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

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. However, their ace pacer Haris Rauf is "recovering well" from a side strain and will be fit in time for their opening match against the Netherlands at Hyderabad on October 6, the skipper has said. The duo picked up niggling injuries during Pakistan's Super Four clash against India in the Asia Cup and were sitting on from the sidelines when the team crashed out of the tournament after losing to Sri Lanka in Colombo on Thursday. The Pakistan Cricket Board has not yet released any official timeline regarding Naseem's rehabilitation process following a right shoulder injury. In light of this, Babar Azam expressed uncertainty regarding Naseem's fitness for the start of the tournament. "I'll tell you later... Not telling you our Plan B now. But, yes, Haris Rauf is not bad. He's just got a little bit of a side strain, but he's

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

It's not just "pitched" battle on 22 yards that fans care about these days but equally important is the virtual presence, where New Zealand Cricket's social media team grabbed eyeballs with its unique concept of announcing the team for the upcoming World Cup. "Our 2023 @cricketworldcup squad introduced by their number 1 fans!" BlackCaps captioned the video posted on 'X' (formerly twitter), where family members of the New Zealand players introduced their dear ones with jersey number. Among the run of the mill content that one comes across in the name of social media battles, the video comes across as cute, warm and sincere, where Kane Williamson's family, Trent Boult's sons, Rachin Ravindra's parents and Jimmy Neesham's grandmother. The Kiwi side will once again be led by Kane Williamson, who has struggled with a ruptured ACL since March this year and remains doubtful for the tournament openers against defending champion England. The side finished as the runner-up during the last ..

Biggest challenge was to get rid of that fear and pain says KL Rahul

Overcoming the mental barrier was the biggest challenge India wicketkeeper KL Rahul faced while rehabilitating after suffering a serious quadricep injury that laid him low for nearly four months. Rahul had suffered the debilitating injury during the IPL, which later necessitated surgery in London. The 31-year-old underwent rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru to get fit for the Asia Cup. But a "niggle" resulted in him missing the first two group matches of the tournament in Sri Lanka. However, he was assessed again on September 4 and cleared to join Team India in Kandy for the continental tournament. He also figures in the provisional squad for the World Cup in India. "A lot of times, it's also like you fight a big mental battle where you're always thinking at the back of your head that, okay, I might feel pain. And when you are in that mindset, you can't really start focusing on skills," said Rahul in a video posted by BCCI on Sunday. "So, the biggest

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