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Topic2023 cricket world cup

Topic: 2023 cricket world cup

India captain Rohit Sharma wins toss, opts to bat against New Zealand in World Cup semifinal

2011 champions India are on an unbeaten run, having won 9 matches on the trot while two-time finalists NZ were the last team to qualify by finishing at 4th place in league stages.

Mumbai police receive message threatening ‘disruption’ during India-NZ World Cup semi-final

The threat was posted on X Tuesday, tagging the Mumbai police’s official handle. It also contained the image of a gun, hand grenades, and bullets, an official said.

‘India will have to wait for another three World Cups if they don’t win this time,’ says Ravi Shastri

Speaking to Club Prairie Fire podcast, Shastri said a majority of the squad members are at their peak, providing India the best chance to end their ICC title drought.

India funding world cricket. And it’s riding on paan masala, tractor, rebar, deo market

Kapil Dev’s ‘Palmolive da jawab nahi’ ad was early sign of advertisers taping into the middle-class. Today, Indian cricket has a new base—small towns playing, funding, watching.

‘Greatest ODI innings’: Glen Maxwell is toast of cricket after stunning World Cup double ton

The Australian cricketer’s record innings under pressure in match against Afghanistan guides Aussies to the semifinals of the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Angelo Mathews timed out — the rule behind Sri Lanka ex-captain’s controversial World Cup dismissal

Angelo Mathews’ dismissal in match against Bangladesh creates a controversy. Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn criticises Bangladesh captain. 

Spinners or pacers—Who are winning the 2023 World Cup?

Whether it’s the Afghan trio of Mujeeb, Nabi, and Rashid Khan walking all over the English batters, or Australia’s Zampa and New Zealand’s Santner, spinners have turned up this World Cup, defying low expectations.

‘Mad Max’ fury to Afghanistan’s triumph, newspapers to TV—India in grip of World Cup

The audience and media jubilation on TV and in the newspapers of Afghanistan’s victory over Pakistan was such you thought India had beaten Pakistan.

Are New Zealand the new sticky wicket for Indian cricket? Here’s what ICC tournament data tells us

The last time the Men in Blue faced the Kiwis in ODI WC, it was a heartbreak for Virat Kohli's team. New Zealand also have a 3-0 record against India in T20 World Cup fixtures.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.