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Topic: Cricket world cup

How the once world-beating West Indies is now an ODI team that can’t even qualify for the World Cup

Two-time champions fail to qualify 2023 Cricket World Cup after consecutive losses to Zimbabwe, the Netherlands & Scotland. But their fall from grace has been in making over the years.

SubscriberWrites: Dhoni finishes off in style

When the Indian team was filled with senior players, having a player who can set aside their ego & lead from the front is crucial. Dhoni has mastered both.

ICC leaders in Pakistan to secure World Cup participation amid doubts over political reasons

India have declined to tour Pakistan for September's Asia Cup and want entire tournament be held in neutral country, which has prompted tit-for-tat response from PCB.

There’s ‘very real possibility’ of Pakistan boycotting World Cup this year, says PCB chairman

India, citing safety concerns, have ruled out travelling to Pakistan for Asia Cup in September and Pakistan Cricket Board has offered to let them play their matches in UAE.

Won World Cup but no fanfare—Jharkhand blind cricketer waits for better school for kids

'They used to say that once we win the World Cup, everything will change. Now I have won the World Cup, but there is no change in my condition,' says Sujit Munda, regarded as 'Jasprit Bumrah of Jharkhand'.

Weather on India’s side as they take on England in T20 World Cup semifinal in Adelaide

There is only a 3-6% chance of rain, but that is the team's least worry as it looks to shed the jinx of choking in knockout stages of important tournaments.

Yashpal Sharma — gutsy, large-hearted cricketer who never received his due for 1983 win 

Yashpal Sharma — gutsy and large-hearted cricketer who played a crucial role in the 1983 World Cup, passed away Tuesday. He was 66.

Pepsi Blue — a fluorescent drink that flopped after 2003 Cricket World Cup launch

The blue-hued drink was launched strategically in India during the Cricket World Cup in 2003, as a gesture of support to the country's cricket team.

T20 World Cup: What can women’s cricket do to enjoy the popularity of men’s cricket?

The 7th edition of the ICC T20 Women’s World Cup has begun in Australia, but much of the conversation is still around the number of viewers tuning in.

Even after chief selector MSK Prasad’s comments, Dhoni’s future remains in his own hands

M.S.K. Prasad said the selectors were moving on from Dhoni, but head coach Ravi Shastri’s comments as well as BCCI officials indicate his career isn’t over.

On Camera

There’s pollution, violence, volcanic ash on my screen. And yet an email is more stressful

Years are quietly being stripped off my lifespan, and somehow that doesn’t ruin my day. But getting scolded for one careless word in an email? That can send me spiralling.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.