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World Cup 2023 NZ vs SL: Williamson hopes for firing return from Ferguson

New Zealand's bowling unit has been underwhelming for a large part of the World Cup, and skipper Kane Williamson on Wednesday hoped returning pacer Lockie Ferguson could impart some fire to their attack alongside new ball pair Trent Boult and Tome Southee. Ferguson had missed the last couple of games with right Achilles injury. His presence could be vital for New Zealand as they face Sri Lanka in a must-win match here on Thursday. "He (Ferguson) balances out our attack nicely and made some really valuable contributions in the tournament and brings a bit of experience as well." "So, naturally comes in and bowls with that high pace and it complements our new ball bowlers. So, we'll have to have a look at the surface and decide on our balance," said Williamson during the pre-match press meet. Williamson backed left-arm pacer Boult to come good in the crunch game against the Lankans. Boult has taken 10 wickets from eight matches in the tournament but he really has not been to able to

Mathews timed-out to Kohli's wide: Top 5 controversies in World Cup 2023

Controversies of Cricket World Cup 2023: Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer in history to be given timed-out in international cricket. Virat Kohli reached his century thanks to a not-wide call.

Wasim Akram pitches for India vs Rest of world match; check teams here

The way the Indian team are playing in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 even forced the legendary Pakistani pacer Wasim Akram to pitch India against the Rest of the World Team.

World Cup 2023 PAK vs NZ: Pakistan's Hasan Ali completes 100 ODI wickets

Pakistani pacer Hasan Ali completed 100 ODI wickets on Friday

World Cup 2023: Team needs to learn a few lessons feel Kane Williamson

New Zealand suffered a gut-wrenching 21-run defeat against Pakistan on Saturday to leave their World Cup campaign on a shaky ground, prompting Kane Williamson to say that his team needed to "learn a few lessons". The defeat via DLS method against Pakistan was their fourth in a row in the tournament, leaving the Kiwis in a must-win situation against Sri Lanka on November 9 here and they will also have to keep the net run rate equations in mind. There's a lot left in this tournament for us. It's a frustrating result for us after so much of it going so well today. We need to move on and focus on our next challenge take the positives, learn a few lessons, said skipper Williamson in the post-match press conference. Williamson said his side will have to get some clarity in their thoughts ahead of the match against the Lankans. "The approach will be very similar. We can't rely on other teams as you get down to some small margins of whether it's run rate or your last match. Our focus is v

World Cup 2023: South Africa join India in semifinals after PAK vs NZ match

South Africa became the second team after hosts India to qualify for the semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

NZ vs PAK highlights, World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semis hopes still alive

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, New Zealand vs Pakistan Highlights: Pakistan win by 21 runs (DLS method); Pakistan were 200-1 (2nd rain break) against New Zealand's 401-6

World Cup 2023 records: From India's biggest win to Shami's 5-wicket hauls

Mohammed Shami became the highest wicket-taker in ODI World Cups for India after the match against Sri Lanka. Here's a look at all the records accumulated at the Cricket World Cup 2023 so far

World Cup semis chances: What happens if NZ vs PAK washed out in Bengaluru?

There are chances of rain washing out the New Zealand versus Pakistan Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Bengaluru on Saturday, November 4. Here's how the semi-final qualification scenarios change

World Cup 2023: New Zealand captain Latham balmes injuries for adversities

New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Wednesday rued the series of injuries which has left the Black Caps in a difficult position as the World Cup enters the business end. New Zealand slumped to their third consecutive defeat as South Africa handed them a massive 190-run loss here on Wednesday. To add to their woes as many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries, leaving them with only 10 fit players in their squad of 15. "We have faced adversities with injuries. We will reflect on this one quickly and move to the next one, we don't become a bad team overnight," Latham said after the game. Matt Henry and James Neesham suffered injuries on Wednesday with the former hurting is hamstring. He will undergo scans on Thursday. Neesham, on the other hand, suffered a blow on the his right wrist during his follow through, but came out to bat. Lockie Ferguson (achilles) and Mark Chapman (calf) are also nursing injuries. New Zealand failed with

World Cup 2023: Ferguson declared fit ahead of PAK vs NZ clash on Nov 4

New Zealand team injury update: As many as five players, including regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), are battling injuries.

World Cup 2023: Kiwis two wins away from making semifinal feels Phillips

An injury-ravaged New Zealand have slumped to their third successive defeat in the World Cup but allrounder Glenn Phillips believes they're two wins away from clinching a semifinal berth. New Zealand, who are currently on eight points, suffered a massive 190-run loss against South Africa here on Wednesday. "It's just two wins away, and that hopefully puts us in third or fourth place, potentially even second," Phillips, who scored a 50-ball 60, said during the post-match press conference. "So, I think if we can just keep sticking to our basics, what we do best on the field, everything will be all right." The Black Caps next face Pakistan (November 4) and Sri Lanka (November 9) in their remaining two matches. Pakistan kept the door to the semifinal slightly ajar following a seven-wicket win over Bangladesh the other day. "We try to remain level-headed throughout everything, not ride the highs too high and the lows too low. So, I think for us, it's go about our business as we've don

World Cup 2023: New Zealand call in Jamieson as cover for injured Henry

Ravaged by a spate of injuries, New Zealand on Thursday included towering fast bowler Kyle Jamieson in their World Cup squad with a cloud of doubt hovering over pacer Matt Henry's availability for a key clash against Pakistan. The 28-year-old six feet eight inches tall pacer will arrive in Bengaluru late on Thursday ahead of Saturday's game against Pakistan. New Zealand have been left in a tricky situation towards the business end of the tournament with as many as five of their players, including two pacers, battling injuries. While regular skipper Kane Williamson (thumb), Lockie Ferguson (achilles) and Mark Chapman (calf) were already nursing injuries, Henry and James Neesham joined the list on Wednesday with the former hurting his hamstring. With Henry awaiting scan results on his right hamstring, New Zealand were forced to fly in Jamieson, who was previously with the squad as cover for Tim Southee. "The severity of Matt's injury, combined with a short turnaround to Pakistan, me

NZ vs SA Highlights, World Cup 2023: Proteas hammer Kiwis by 190 runs

New Zealand vs South Africa Highlights, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: After centuries from de Kock and van der Dussen got them to 356, Proteas bowlers rolled over Kiwis for 167 to win it by 190 runs

Cricket World Cup 2023 NZ vs SA Playing 11, toss result and live streaming

Kagiso Rabada came in the South Africa Playing 11 for Tabraiz Shamsi. Meanwhile, Tim Southee replaced Lockie Ferguson in New Zealand Playing 11.

World Cup 2023: IND-PAK semis still on cards; semifinal chances of 9 teams

As many as nine teams have a chance to make it to the semifinal of the Cricket World Cup with England having the least chance ie 0.01 per cent.

World Cup 2023: Latham banks world-class bowling attack against in-form SA

Stand-in New Zealand skipper Tom Latham on Tuesday called on his world-class bowlers to be proactive and understand the match-ups ahead of their crucial World Cup clash against a rampaging South Africa here. It will be a battle between two formidable batting units when South Africa and New Zealand, who are currently at the second and third spots respectively, face off at the MCA stadium here on Wednesday. "Yeah, I think it's just recognising situations as best you can and trying to be proactive as much as we can as well from a bowling point of view and I guess from a field placement point of view as well," Latham said during the pre-match press conference. "Like every team we do our scouting, trying to find weaknesses from a batting point of view from South Africa, they're a team that's running pretty hot at the moment. "They've got some guys in form from a batting point of view. So again, it's going to be another great challenge. And we have come to a different venue and we've got

AUS vs NZ Highlights, World Cup 2023: Ravindra's ton in vain, Australia win

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, Australia vs New Zealand Highlights: The Aussies just about won it against the Kiwis by 5 runs in a high-scoring thriller as Rachin Ravindra's ton went in vain

World Cup 2023 points table, top batters and bowlers after SA vs BAN match

de Kock at the top of the batting charts with 407 runs, followed by Kohli and Rohit. In the bowlers' list, Mitchell Santner is at the top with 12 wickets, followed by Bumrah (11) and Madushanka (11)

SA vs BAN: Quinton de Kock records highest score in India in World Cups

Quinton de Kock on his way to 174 against Bangladesh in ICC World Cup 2023 at Wankhede, demolishesd several records which also included the highest individual score on Indian soil in World Cup history