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RIP Bishan Singh Bedi: A master who symbolised India's tryst with spin

Once the ball arced out of Bishan Singh Bedi's left hand, it was as if it had a life of its own.

Variously described as poetry in motion and the smiling assassin, Bedi was an amalgam of grace and cunning, of guile and intelligence.(ICC Twitter)
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 02:03 PM IST

Chasing in the mountains no sweat as India's calm prevails

Mohammed Shami led an incredible comeback from the Indian bowlers but New Zealand's 273 was the most hosts have chased in this World Cup.

There was no panic, no hare-brained running, no outlandish shot-selection, no unseemly hurry to hurtle home(PTI)
Updated on Oct 23, 2023 10:21 PM IST

India minus Pandya won’t be the same force at World Cup

Hardik Pandya travelled to Bengaluru and the National Cricket Academy, where he will rehab for the next few days before reuniting with the squad.

Hardik Pandya reacts after he suffered an injury during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Bangladesh(PTI)
Updated on Oct 22, 2023 02:43 PM IST
By, New Delhi

Virat Kohli: From chase master to chase monster, and world champion again

Virat Kohli broke his 8-year-long century drought in World Cups and is making run chases look like a piece of cake.

Virat Kohli is redefining greatness.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 04:27 PM IST

Move over IND-PAK, India vs Bangladesh is the rivalry World Cup is waiting for

India bring the best and worst out of Bangladesh and their World Cup match promises to be more pulsating than India vs Pakistan.

Shubman Gill scored a century against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup but ended up on the losing side.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 19, 2023 12:29 PM IST

Familiar feeling of upswing in Pakistan's World Cup run despite India pounding

The one-sided defeat to India may has taken attention away from the fact that Pakistan are still well-placed on the points table and have 7 more matches to go.

If you're a Pakistan fan, it's too early to press the panic button.(AFP)
Published on Oct 17, 2023 01:53 PM IST

Man-possessed Rohit Sharma won't stop until he finishes his World Cup story

Rohit Sharma is making up for his lost 2011 World Cup glory and he will pull out all the stops to have his moment by lifting the Cup this time around.

India's captain Rohit Sharma celebrates after scoring a rampant half-century against Pakistan.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 15, 2023 11:28 AM IST

Daggers drawn or arms on shoulders? The India-Pakistan frenemy always makes news

Just because political ties between India and Pakistan are always fraught with tension and mistrust doesn’t mean the players should be daggers drawn.

India captain Rohit Sharma and Pakistan captain Babar Azam
Published on Oct 13, 2023 10:59 AM IST

Crushing, stomping, steamrolling: Ruthless India send ominous World Cup warning

With one dominant victory after another, India are hitting the strides. Oppositions, watch out

Team India is unstoppable.(Getty)
Updated on Oct 12, 2023 12:50 PM IST

World Cup 2023: Rashid's chance to rediscover his ODI game

Rashid’s challenge over the next six weeks, when he runs into some of the finest batters of this era, will be to tailor his bowling to wicket-taking mode.

Rashid Khan in action during Afghanistan's 2023 World Cup opener vs Bangladesh(PTI)
Published on Oct 11, 2023 07:17 AM IST

World Cup nostalgia: Dhoni, Gambhir fulfil India's 28-year-long dream

Team India finished the story on April 2, 2011 under MS Dhoni when they lifted the World Cup trophy after 28 years.

A victorious Indian team after winning the 2011 World Cup.(Getty)
Published on Oct 09, 2023 08:53 AM IST

Kohli, Rahul's middle-order masterclass as India make early World Cup statement

Rahul and Kohli came together when their team was reeling at 2/3 and forged a partnership to save India the blushes in their World Cup opener vs Australia.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul added 165 runs to see India through.(AFP)
Updated on Oct 09, 2023 10:18 AM IST

India vs Australia: Rohit's quest to bring World Cup glory begins

Team India begins its campaign in the home World Cup against familiar foes Australia on Sunday.

India's captain Rohit Sharma attends a practice session at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 7, 2023, ahead of the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup(AFP)
Updated on Oct 07, 2023 09:06 PM IST

World Cup nostalgia: Kapil Dev, '83, Lord's and India's greatest win of all time

Kapil Dev and his devils put Indian cricket on the map when they defeated the mighty West Indies in the final to win the 1983 World Cup.

The Indian cricket team did the unthinkable and won the 1983 World Cup.(Getty)
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 09:05 PM IST

World Cup Nostalgia: Shikhar Dhawan sizzles in MCG, Rahane takes the skin off SA

Despite not entering the 2015 edition in the best of forms, India dominated South Africa in their World Cup opener.

Shikhar Dhawan's century saw India smash South Africa by over a 100 runs.(Getty)
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 09:50 PM IST

World Cup nostalgia: MS Dhoni’s India bring mighty Australia down to their knees

In Part 3 of our series, we look back at one of the most riveting WC quarterfinals of all time, when India avenged their 2003 final defeat to Australia

Yuvraj, the Player of the Match, fittingly finished the chase off in style, backing away and thrashing Lee through the covers with 14 deliveries to spare
Published on Oct 05, 2023 09:56 AM IST

World Cup nostalgia: The other India vs West Indies 1983 banger

Besides the 1983 World Cup final, India and West Indies played out another riveting match.

Roger Binny dismissed three West Indies batters including Viv Richards and Clive Lloyd.(Getty)
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 02:02 PM IST

India vs Pakistan: The first World Cup wins that triggered an unbeaten streak

India defeated Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup by 43 runs which marked a shift in IND-PAK World Cup matches.

Javed Miandad losing his cool to Kiran More's constant jabbering will forever be part of cricketing folklore. (Getty)
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 12:33 AM IST

Not one for legacies, World Cup could ease Rahul Dravid's pain from 16 years ago

Rahul Dravid has a chance to erase the painful memories of India's disastrous outing the 2007 World Cup.

India's head coach Rahul Dravid during a practice session.(Reuters)
Published on Sep 29, 2023 11:39 AM IST

Bumrah, Siraj, Shami in India's Playing XI could be a recipe for disaster

Playing Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami in the same starting eleven is alluring, yet it comes with its own set of disadvantages.

The idea of playing Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami in the same XI is tempting but has its drawbacks.(Getty.)
Updated on Sep 27, 2023 08:16 AM IST

What does India's No.1 ranking across formats really mean?

The No. 1 ranking is a reflection of the consistency shown by the Indian team, but is the No. 1 team the best side in the world?

India's captain Rohit Sharma (2R) receives the winning trophy from the chief of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and president of the Asian Cricket Council Jay Shah(AFP)
Updated on Sep 23, 2023 02:18 PM IST

India vs Australia: World Cup in sight, Ashwin loads his final roll of the dice

Three ODIs stand between Ravichandran Ashwin and his hopes of representing India at the World Cup.

Ravichandran Ashwin knows he is up against fitness and fate.(Getty)
Published on Sep 22, 2023 08:00 AM IST
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