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The schedule (as initially put out by the ICC)
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India not playing the opening match??
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Oddly enough, yes!
As per ICC release:
The World Cup kicks off on October 5 with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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is this updated schedule?The schedule (as initially put out by the ICC)
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No there is no official update as yet - lots of media reports about it, though
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Actually it's been changed - I will update soon
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The name of the stadium and the name of the city for Pak v Ind ... hmm.. poetic.
ok so no official release but dates changed for Pak on ICC site
Can't wait. Hope there's no safety concerns.
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With a month and a half to go for the start of the 50-over World Cup and less than a week for ticket sales to begin, there has been another request for a tweak in the schedule, which has already been changed once after the much-delayed original announcement.
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has now written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking for a gap between two games, which it’s now scheduled to host on consecutive days. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal will stage the New Zealand-Netherlands match on October 9, with the Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture scheduled the next day. The latter game was earlier marked for October 12, but was rescheduled to provide Pakistan with enough time between fixtures after their match with India was brought forward by a day. Hyderabad will also host the Pakistan-Netherlands game on October 6.
Hyderabad Police has raised concerns over providing security for back-to-back games, especially the Pakistan fixture.
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The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has now written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) asking for a gap between two games, which it’s now scheduled to host on consecutive days. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Uppal will stage the New Zealand-Netherlands match on October 9, with the Pakistan-Sri Lanka fixture scheduled the next day. The latter game was earlier marked for October 12, but was rescheduled to provide Pakistan with enough time between fixtures after their match with India was brought forward by a day. Hyderabad will also host the Pakistan-Netherlands game on October 6.
Hyderabad Police has raised concerns over providing security for back-to-back games, especially the Pakistan fixture.
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I failed to understand this
What is the need for these elaborate mascots?
Just get on with the tournament, maybe work on finalizing venues and schedules and then worry about all this!?
What is the need for these elaborate mascots?
Just get on with the tournament, maybe work on finalizing venues and schedules and then worry about all this!?
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Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Rajeev Shukla:
"I am in charge of the Hyderabad venue for the World Cup, if there will be any issue or anything, I will try to get it resolved. It is not easy to change the World Cup schedule, and it’s unlikely to happen. BCCI can’t change the schedule, teams, ICC and all involved can,”
"I am in charge of the Hyderabad venue for the World Cup, if there will be any issue or anything, I will try to get it resolved. It is not easy to change the World Cup schedule, and it’s unlikely to happen. BCCI can’t change the schedule, teams, ICC and all involved can,”
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Only game possibly more poetic would be BD beating Pakistan at Ayub stadium, Quetta
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That’d be cool too. World Cup back in Pakistan would be great.
'Urge BCCI to Have More Transparency': Venkatesh Prasad Reacts to Shortage of World Cup 2023 Tickets
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad gave a piece of advice to BCCI after the recent fiasco over the tickets of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Recently, the first pre-sale tickets for the World Cup were made available on Bookmyshow exclusively to Mastercard holders but fans were asked to wait for as much as 11 hours and the app also crashed for many users.
Prasad took to social media and urged the BCCI to keep fans in mind and reserve the majority of the tickets for the supporters instead of giving them to corporates and members.
Cricketnext also reported that the tickets bought on the pre-sale were being resold online for as high as Rs 19,00,000 each for the India vs Pakistan game in Ahmedabad on October 14 and the tickets for India vs Australia game in Chennai were being sold at Rs 9,31,295.
While saying that the BCCI should be more ‘transparent’ when it comes to the tickets.
“It’s never been very easy to get World Cup tickets. But this time has been harder than before. Could have been better planned and I feel for the fans who have had high hopes and struggled to get tickets. I sincerely hope one of the most important stakeholders, the Fans get their worth and I hope BCCI makes it easier for the fans," wrote Prasad on X (formerly Twitter.)
“I urge the BCCI to have more transparency in the World Cup ticketing system and not take fans for granted. Definitely in a stadium like Ahmedabad, for an #IndvsPak clash more than the sold 8500 tickets need to be available when the capacity is 1 lakh plus," read another post from the legendary India pacer.
He added, “Likewise for all other matches, a larger chunk needs to be for the fans. It will be more fulfilling if the diehard fan is kept happy and not deprived of this opportunity instead of reserving a large chunk for corporates and members."
With the ODI World Cup returning to India after nearly 12 years, no wonder the tickets for games featuring the Men in Blue are very much in demand, and thus, Venkatesh has come out to advocate the problems fans have been facing.
India will open their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8, while the opening game of the tournament will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 5 featuring holders England and last edition’s runners up New Zealand.
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad gave a piece of advice to BCCI after the recent fiasco over the tickets of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Recently, the first pre-sale tickets for the World Cup were made available on Bookmyshow exclusively to Mastercard holders but fans were asked to wait for as much as 11 hours and the app also crashed for many users.
Prasad took to social media and urged the BCCI to keep fans in mind and reserve the majority of the tickets for the supporters instead of giving them to corporates and members.
Cricketnext also reported that the tickets bought on the pre-sale were being resold online for as high as Rs 19,00,000 each for the India vs Pakistan game in Ahmedabad on October 14 and the tickets for India vs Australia game in Chennai were being sold at Rs 9,31,295.
While saying that the BCCI should be more ‘transparent’ when it comes to the tickets.
“It’s never been very easy to get World Cup tickets. But this time has been harder than before. Could have been better planned and I feel for the fans who have had high hopes and struggled to get tickets. I sincerely hope one of the most important stakeholders, the Fans get their worth and I hope BCCI makes it easier for the fans," wrote Prasad on X (formerly Twitter.)
“I urge the BCCI to have more transparency in the World Cup ticketing system and not take fans for granted. Definitely in a stadium like Ahmedabad, for an #IndvsPak clash more than the sold 8500 tickets need to be available when the capacity is 1 lakh plus," read another post from the legendary India pacer.
He added, “Likewise for all other matches, a larger chunk needs to be for the fans. It will be more fulfilling if the diehard fan is kept happy and not deprived of this opportunity instead of reserving a large chunk for corporates and members."
With the ODI World Cup returning to India after nearly 12 years, no wonder the tickets for games featuring the Men in Blue are very much in demand, and thus, Venkatesh has come out to advocate the problems fans have been facing.
India will open their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8, while the opening game of the tournament will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on October 5 featuring holders England and last edition’s runners up New Zealand.
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The ACC should have been a great build for an Asian world cup...instead the build up is as much marred in politics and BCCI power plays as this world cup. I think I mentioned on a separate thread that no world cup in recent memory, not even 2007 or 2003 has been mired in so much corruption, incompetence, geo politics and just plain cynicism. Cricket's biggest festival has had its ugliest build.
Hopefully the tournament itself goes ahead safe and sound.
Hopefully the tournament itself goes ahead safe and sound.
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Netherlands include experienced pair in squad for World Cup.
Experienced duo Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann have won a recall and been named in the Netherlands’ 15-player squad for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
The pair weren’t part of the squad that saw the Netherlands book their place at this year's World Cup via a runner-up finish at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament earlier this year, but have been included in the list of 15 players to battle it out over six weeks in India during October and November.
Both van der Merwe and Ackermann bring a wealth of experience to a Netherlands side that will once again be captained by Scott Edwards, having played a starring role during last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia.
Ackermann was the second leading run-scorer at the tournament for the Netherlands, while van der Merwe provided some handy cameos with bat, ball and in the field. Both players have plenty of experience in domestic competitions around the world.
The Netherlands will be hoping opening batter Max O'Dowd can contribute plenty of runs throughout the tournament, while star all-rounder Bas de Leede is expected to play a major role with both bat and ball.
Coached by the experienced Ryan Cook, the Netherlands will play two warm-up fixtures prior to the World Cup against Australia on September 30 and hosts India on October 3.
Their first contest at the World Cup will come against Pakistan in Hyderabad on October 6.
Netherlands squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
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Experienced duo Roelof van der Merwe and Colin Ackermann have won a recall and been named in the Netherlands’ 15-player squad for this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
The pair weren’t part of the squad that saw the Netherlands book their place at this year's World Cup via a runner-up finish at the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier tournament earlier this year, but have been included in the list of 15 players to battle it out over six weeks in India during October and November.
Both van der Merwe and Ackermann bring a wealth of experience to a Netherlands side that will once again be captained by Scott Edwards, having played a starring role during last year's ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Australia.
Ackermann was the second leading run-scorer at the tournament for the Netherlands, while van der Merwe provided some handy cameos with bat, ball and in the field. Both players have plenty of experience in domestic competitions around the world.
The Netherlands will be hoping opening batter Max O'Dowd can contribute plenty of runs throughout the tournament, while star all-rounder Bas de Leede is expected to play a major role with both bat and ball.
Coached by the experienced Ryan Cook, the Netherlands will play two warm-up fixtures prior to the World Cup against Australia on September 30 and hosts India on October 3.
Their first contest at the World Cup will come against Pakistan in Hyderabad on October 6.
Netherlands squad: Scott Edwards (c), Max O'Dowd, Bas de Leede, Vikram Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Colin Ackermann, Roelof van der Merwe, Logan van Beek, Aryan Dutt, Ryan Klein, Wesley Barresi, Saqib Zulfiqar, Shariz Ahmad, Sybrand Engelbrecht.
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the 20 match officials for the League Round of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.
Sixteen umpires will officiate the 13th edition of the tournament, including all 12 of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel, they are: Chris Brown, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shaid, Rod Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson and Paul Wilson.
The experienced list includes three of the four umpires who were appointed for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s - Dharmasena, Erasmus and Tucker – with only Aleem Dar missing, who stepped down from the Elite Panel in March of this year.
The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees is represented at the event by a quartet of former international cricketers, namely, Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.
Srinath will take charge of the tournament opener between the last event’s finalists, England and New Zealand on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Menon and Dharmasena will be the standing umpires, with Paul Wilson as TV umpire and Saikat taking on fourth umpire duties.
The officials have been named for the entirety of the League segment, with the selections for the semi-finals and final of the tournament to be named in due course.
Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager – Cricket, said: “To deliver an event of this magnitude you require high performing individuals at every level. The ICC Elite panel of umpires, referees, and emerging group of umpires involved will bring immense skills, experience and world class standards to this World Cup. We are delighted with the group that we have assembled for this tournament”.
“The ICC Cricket Operations department takes great pride and effort in operating a robust and meritocratic selection procedure with the help of our Member Boards. Our competitive pathway system continues to see the development and emergence of high-quality match officials across the game. We are pleased that four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel have earned the opportunity to be part of this showcase event and we wish them, and all the other match officials involved all the very best for the tournament.”
Sean Easey, ICC Manager – Umpires and Referees said: “We are pleased to announce the match officials who will be overseeing the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. This group is the best from around the world and will be ready to perform a challenging job, with the eyes of the global cricketing community focussed on the event.
“We are confident that they will do an excellent job and wish them all the best of luck for what promises to be a World Cup to remember.”
Sixteen umpires will officiate the 13th edition of the tournament, including all 12 of the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires and four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel, they are: Chris Brown, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Ahsan Raza, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shaid, Rod Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson and Paul Wilson.
The experienced list includes three of the four umpires who were appointed for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 final at Lord’s - Dharmasena, Erasmus and Tucker – with only Aleem Dar missing, who stepped down from the Elite Panel in March of this year.
The Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees is represented at the event by a quartet of former international cricketers, namely, Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.
Srinath will take charge of the tournament opener between the last event’s finalists, England and New Zealand on 5 October in Ahmedabad. Menon and Dharmasena will be the standing umpires, with Paul Wilson as TV umpire and Saikat taking on fourth umpire duties.
The officials have been named for the entirety of the League segment, with the selections for the semi-finals and final of the tournament to be named in due course.
Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager – Cricket, said: “To deliver an event of this magnitude you require high performing individuals at every level. The ICC Elite panel of umpires, referees, and emerging group of umpires involved will bring immense skills, experience and world class standards to this World Cup. We are delighted with the group that we have assembled for this tournament”.
“The ICC Cricket Operations department takes great pride and effort in operating a robust and meritocratic selection procedure with the help of our Member Boards. Our competitive pathway system continues to see the development and emergence of high-quality match officials across the game. We are pleased that four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel have earned the opportunity to be part of this showcase event and we wish them, and all the other match officials involved all the very best for the tournament.”
Sean Easey, ICC Manager – Umpires and Referees said: “We are pleased to announce the match officials who will be overseeing the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. This group is the best from around the world and will be ready to perform a challenging job, with the eyes of the global cricketing community focussed on the event.
“We are confident that they will do an excellent job and wish them all the best of luck for what promises to be a World Cup to remember.”
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Today was able to get tickets for pak vs aus league match in bangalore ..hope to have a very good match
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The organisation of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 continues to run into various problems, with the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) posing the latest one. Ahead of the World Cup, Pakistan and New Zealand are all set to face off against one another in a warm-up game on September 29 in Hyderabad.
However, the HCA has now come forward to demand the postponement of the same game due to security reasons. The demand comes as a result of the security agencies’ admittance to not being able to provide proper security on the day of the clash due to Ganesh Visarjan and Milad-Un-Nabi, which happen to be on September 28.
According to a report by the Indian Express, various questions over security availability were asked about the back-to-back World Cup league stage matches in Hyderabad on October 9 and 10. In an email to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the HCA raised the problems, and the plea came after the tickets for the warm-up games went on sale.
Despite no official communication by the BCCI, it is worth noting that the local authorities have informed the HCA that they will not be available to provide security to one of the games that is scheduled for October 9 or 10.
New Zealand take on the Netherlands on October 9, whereas Pakistan and Sri Lanka go face-to-face on October 10. The large amount of security required for the Pakistan game is one of the biggest reasons the local authorities posed a problem.
About 3000 police personnel will be deployed for one of the matches, with another batch posted at the hotel where Pakistan’s squad will be staying. If the clash between New Zealand and the Netherlands is played on the scheduled date, it could be close to impossible for security to be present on October 10.
However, despite the HCA’s constant reminder and requests to change the schedule, the BCCI decided to go ahead with the plan as scheduled.
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However, the HCA has now come forward to demand the postponement of the same game due to security reasons. The demand comes as a result of the security agencies’ admittance to not being able to provide proper security on the day of the clash due to Ganesh Visarjan and Milad-Un-Nabi, which happen to be on September 28.
According to a report by the Indian Express, various questions over security availability were asked about the back-to-back World Cup league stage matches in Hyderabad on October 9 and 10. In an email to the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), the HCA raised the problems, and the plea came after the tickets for the warm-up games went on sale.
Despite no official communication by the BCCI, it is worth noting that the local authorities have informed the HCA that they will not be available to provide security to one of the games that is scheduled for October 9 or 10.
New Zealand take on the Netherlands on October 9, whereas Pakistan and Sri Lanka go face-to-face on October 10. The large amount of security required for the Pakistan game is one of the biggest reasons the local authorities posed a problem.
About 3000 police personnel will be deployed for one of the matches, with another batch posted at the hotel where Pakistan’s squad will be staying. If the clash between New Zealand and the Netherlands is played on the scheduled date, it could be close to impossible for security to be present on October 10.
However, despite the HCA’s constant reminder and requests to change the schedule, the BCCI decided to go ahead with the plan as scheduled.
Hyderabad Cricket Association wants Pakistan-New Zealand warm-up game to be rescheduled
The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) reportedly wants the date for the warm-up game for the World Cup on September 29 changed.
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PCB likely to announce the Pakistan World Cup tomorrow. Expecting a couple of surprises like always.
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The 13th edition of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will see the winners of the 10-team tournament earn US$4 million, along with the trophy that they will lift at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 19 November.
The runners-up will receive US$2 million, while the losing semi-finalists will get $800,000 each from the total prize pot of US$10 million. The 48-match event will be played across 10 venues from 5 October.
The biggest Cricket World Cup ever will see prizes for each league match won. Teams will play each other once in a round-robin format, with the top four making it to the semi-finals.
The winners of each match in the group stage will receive US$40,000 and the six teams that do not qualify for the semi-finals will receive a payment of US$100,000.
The breakdown of prize money allocations is as follows
The runners-up will receive US$2 million, while the losing semi-finalists will get $800,000 each from the total prize pot of US$10 million. The 48-match event will be played across 10 venues from 5 October.
The biggest Cricket World Cup ever will see prizes for each league match won. Teams will play each other once in a round-robin format, with the top four making it to the semi-finals.
The winners of each match in the group stage will receive US$40,000 and the six teams that do not qualify for the semi-finals will receive a payment of US$100,000.
The breakdown of prize money allocations is as follows
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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will follow the same format as the previous edition four years ago, meaning that all 10 teams will face one another.
With a new format set to be introduced in 2027, this will be the final go-around for the 10-team Group Stage which provides 45 entertaining encounters to decide on four semi-finalists.
In 2019, that began with a thrilling clash between England and South Africa at The Oval – the home side getting off to a winning start on their way to a maiden ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup victory.
With every team playing nine matches, the Group Stage lasted six weeks, with ebbs and flows as new contenders emerged.
The beauty of the format meant that a slow start was not necessarily fatal to a team’s chances of progressing.
In 2019, for example, Pakistan started very slowly, winning just one of their opening five matches – earning a 14-run success over eventual champions England at Trent Bridge.
Despite that, Pakistan finished with four successive victories to get to within a whisker of qualification, missing out on the semi-finals on net run-rate.
They finished level on points with runners-up New Zealand and just one point behind England as momentum almost carried them into the semi-finals as the form side.
At the other end of the spectrum, Australia were the first team to clinch a place in the last four, winning six of their first seven matches, the only exception a defeat to India.
India were the next team to book their semi-final spot, beating Bangladesh on their way to leading the Group Stage with seven wins from nine matches.
However, the World Cup is as much about timing your run as being fast starters, and it was the hosts and the Kiwis who found their best form come semi-final time.
With every team having had their chance to take on the world’s best, the knock-out stages were all about peaking on the day.
First up were India and New Zealand, who faced off over two days at Old Trafford as the weather played its part in proceedings.
It went down to the wire, but some stunning fielding from Martin Guptill to remove MS Dhoni in the penultimate over helped the Black Caps to an 18-run victory.
The following day, England were rather more emphatic in avenging their Group Stage loss to Australia, powering to an eight-wicket win to earn a place in the final for the first time since 1992.
Those results meant that the final would crown a new champion for the first time in more than two decades since Sri Lanka had claimed victory as one of the hosts in 1996.
England went onto emulate the Sri Lankans, famously doing so in the most dramatic circumstances at Lord’s.
New Zealand made 241 for eight batting first, before England matched that total, bowled out for 241 in reply to set up a Super Over.
Again, the teams matched each other blow for blow in the Super Over, each scoring 15 runs, as England were crowned champions on boundaries scored.
Victors in the first game, champions in the last, England showed just how to manage this Cricket World Cup format on their way to lifting the trophy.
The question now is, will they be able to repeat the feat or will someone else prove to be the masters of the 10-team Group Stage set-up?
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With a new format set to be introduced in 2027, this will be the final go-around for the 10-team Group Stage which provides 45 entertaining encounters to decide on four semi-finalists.
In 2019, that began with a thrilling clash between England and South Africa at The Oval – the home side getting off to a winning start on their way to a maiden ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup victory.
With every team playing nine matches, the Group Stage lasted six weeks, with ebbs and flows as new contenders emerged.
The beauty of the format meant that a slow start was not necessarily fatal to a team’s chances of progressing.
In 2019, for example, Pakistan started very slowly, winning just one of their opening five matches – earning a 14-run success over eventual champions England at Trent Bridge.
Despite that, Pakistan finished with four successive victories to get to within a whisker of qualification, missing out on the semi-finals on net run-rate.
They finished level on points with runners-up New Zealand and just one point behind England as momentum almost carried them into the semi-finals as the form side.
At the other end of the spectrum, Australia were the first team to clinch a place in the last four, winning six of their first seven matches, the only exception a defeat to India.
India were the next team to book their semi-final spot, beating Bangladesh on their way to leading the Group Stage with seven wins from nine matches.
However, the World Cup is as much about timing your run as being fast starters, and it was the hosts and the Kiwis who found their best form come semi-final time.
With every team having had their chance to take on the world’s best, the knock-out stages were all about peaking on the day.
First up were India and New Zealand, who faced off over two days at Old Trafford as the weather played its part in proceedings.
It went down to the wire, but some stunning fielding from Martin Guptill to remove MS Dhoni in the penultimate over helped the Black Caps to an 18-run victory.
The following day, England were rather more emphatic in avenging their Group Stage loss to Australia, powering to an eight-wicket win to earn a place in the final for the first time since 1992.
Those results meant that the final would crown a new champion for the first time in more than two decades since Sri Lanka had claimed victory as one of the hosts in 1996.
England went onto emulate the Sri Lankans, famously doing so in the most dramatic circumstances at Lord’s.
New Zealand made 241 for eight batting first, before England matched that total, bowled out for 241 in reply to set up a Super Over.
Again, the teams matched each other blow for blow in the Super Over, each scoring 15 runs, as England were crowned champions on boundaries scored.
Victors in the first game, champions in the last, England showed just how to manage this Cricket World Cup format on their way to lifting the trophy.
The question now is, will they be able to repeat the feat or will someone else prove to be the masters of the 10-team Group Stage set-up?
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So Pakistan needs to win atleast 6 games to make it easy for them to qualify for semis. Tough ask to be honest.
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Equally tough for india. India is playing australia, afganistan and pakistan. imagibe india loosing to aus and pak. Do not they risk knock out from tournament?
Srilanka/BAN/AFG are dangerous teams, specially if they bat first and put runs on the board. Both Ind pak should not assume free points against any of SL/BAN/AFG.
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I guess it will be tough for every team as they cannot afford to lose games or any upsets from lower ranking teams. Seems very interesting if 1 or 2 upsets do happen.
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SL and BAN are dangerous teams in spin friendly conditions so is afganistan. They can spoil the party for lot of teams in contention for semis.
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Gautam Ghambir during conversation with Star sports , He believes Babar Azam can set World cup on fire. He is eager to watch his performance during World cup.
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Kumar Dharmasena and Nitin Menon will be the on-field umpires for the opening match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand.
The group stage clash, a repeat of the unforgettable final four years ago, will see Dharmasena and Menon joined by TV umpire Paul Wilson, fourth umpire Shahid Saikat and match referee Javagal Srinath.
Dharmasena made history in 2015 as the first person to both play and umpire in an ICC Men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup final while Menon will be standing in his first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match. Shahid will become the first from Bangladesh to umpire in the competition.
They are all among the team of 20 announced by the ICC to oversee the World Cup contests, the list consisting of 16 umpires and four match referees, including 12 umpires from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
Six of those 16 umpires are stepping up for their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, while at the other end of the scale, three return, having umpired in previous finals.
There are also 14 returning umpires from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with only Shahid and Alex Wharf those who did not officiate in Australia.
Along with Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus and Richard Kettleborough also return, having taken charge of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup finals in the past, in 2019 and 2015, respectively.
Erasmus and Dharmasena were the men in the middle for both the 2019 final at Lord’s and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final.
Rod Tucker, third umpire in the final four years ago, is also selected, which means three of the four officials for the 2019 showpiece return.
Others returning from previous tournaments include Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth and Joel Wilson.
Menon, who hails from host nation India, is the youngest umpire at the tournament at 39, and is joined by Shahid, Ahsan Raza, Adrian Holdstock, Wharf and Chris Brown in making their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup debut.
The four match referees are all former international players – Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.
Match Officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023:
Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Michael Gough (England), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England), Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Paul Wilson (Australia).
Match Referees: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe), Richie Richardson (West Indies) and Javagal Srinath (India).
The group stage clash, a repeat of the unforgettable final four years ago, will see Dharmasena and Menon joined by TV umpire Paul Wilson, fourth umpire Shahid Saikat and match referee Javagal Srinath.
Dharmasena made history in 2015 as the first person to both play and umpire in an ICC Men’s 50-over Cricket World Cup final while Menon will be standing in his first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup match. Shahid will become the first from Bangladesh to umpire in the competition.
They are all among the team of 20 announced by the ICC to oversee the World Cup contests, the list consisting of 16 umpires and four match referees, including 12 umpires from the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
Six of those 16 umpires are stepping up for their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, while at the other end of the scale, three return, having umpired in previous finals.
There are also 14 returning umpires from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, with only Shahid and Alex Wharf those who did not officiate in Australia.
Along with Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus and Richard Kettleborough also return, having taken charge of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup finals in the past, in 2019 and 2015, respectively.
Erasmus and Dharmasena were the men in the middle for both the 2019 final at Lord’s and the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 final.
Rod Tucker, third umpire in the final four years ago, is also selected, which means three of the four officials for the 2019 showpiece return.
Others returning from previous tournaments include Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Paul Reiffel, Richard Illingworth and Joel Wilson.
Menon, who hails from host nation India, is the youngest umpire at the tournament at 39, and is joined by Shahid, Ahsan Raza, Adrian Holdstock, Wharf and Chris Brown in making their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup debut.
The four match referees are all former international players – Jeff Crowe, Andy Pycroft, Richie Richardson and Javagal Srinath.
Match Officials for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023:
Umpires: Chris Brown (New Zealand), Kumar Dharmasena (Sri Lanka), Marais Erasmus (South Africa), Christopher Gaffaney (New Zealand), Michael Gough (England), Adrian Holdstock (South Africa), Richard Illingworth (England), Richard Kettleborough (England), Nitin Menon (India), Ahsan Raza (Pakistan), Paul Reiffel (Australia), Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Rodney Tucker (Australia), Alex Wharf (England), Joel Wilson (West Indies) and Paul Wilson (Australia).
Match Referees: Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe), Richie Richardson (West Indies) and Javagal Srinath (India).
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As the tournament goes on, at some venues, dew will be a factor and at some it may not. It’s going to make the event more interesting, says Dravid
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Commentators for World Cup 2023
Mark Nicholas, Ramiz Raja, Shane Watson, Waqar Younis, Lisa Sthalekar, Simon Doull, Ravi Shastri, Finch, Gavaskar, Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Nannes, Shuan Pollock, Anjum Chopra, Atherton, Mark Howard, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Manjrekar, Katey Martin, Karthik, Ian Bishop, Badree, Athar Ali Khan, Russel Arnold, Harsha, Kass Naidoo, Ponting, Natalie Germanos, Morgan & Hayden.
Mark Nicholas, Ramiz Raja, Shane Watson, Waqar Younis, Lisa Sthalekar, Simon Doull, Ravi Shastri, Finch, Gavaskar, Ian Ward, Nasser Hussain, Ian Smith, Nannes, Shuan Pollock, Anjum Chopra, Atherton, Mark Howard, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Manjrekar, Katey Martin, Karthik, Ian Bishop, Badree, Athar Ali Khan, Russel Arnold, Harsha, Kass Naidoo, Ponting, Natalie Germanos, Morgan & Hayden.
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If the tracks are going to be something like 350 par score then we are in for a very long and boring World Cup.
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Need 2011 type balance between ball and bat
It produced some memorable matches
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The only way to create balanced pitches is to make a few pitches turn sharply and then we'll hear complaints about sub-standard pitches etc .
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Ten venues across India will provide the stage for existing records to potentially be broken – here is a look back at the current top innings and bowling figures going into this year’s competition.
Top Five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Innings
Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2015) – 237* from 163 balls (Wellington, New Zealand)
The opening batter surpassed all previous World Cup records when he made a historic double century against the West Indies in 2015.
He became the first New Zealander to make 200 in a One-Day international, helping his side to a 143-run victory with a score that remains the one to beat.
Chris Gayle (West Indies vs Zimbabwe, 2015) – 215 from 147 balls (Manuka Oval, Canberra)
The West Indies legend made a sparkling double century against Zimbabwe that formed part of a 372-run partnership with Marlon Samuels.
The pair came together after Dwayne Smith fell to the second ball of the innings and Gayle was caught from its final delivery, with the big-hitting left-hander striking 10 fours and a remarkable 16 sixes.
Gary Kirsten (South Africa vs United Arab Emirates, 1996) – 188 from 159 balls (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)
Gary Kirsten held the World Cup individual innings record for almost two decades before being passed by Gayle and Guptill in 2015.
The South African batted through the 50 overs for his unbeaten 188 against UAE in 1996, with 13 fours and four sixes.
Sourav Ganguly (India vs Sri Lanka, 1999) – 183 from 158 balls (County Ground, Taunton)
The former India captain led his side to the final of the World Cup in 2003, four years after his personal highlight in the competition.
His 183 against Sri Lanka in 1999 formed part of a 318-run stand with Rahul Dravid and remained his career-best across a remarkable career spanning 311 ODIs.
Sir Viv Richards (West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1987) – 181 from 125 balls (National Stadium Karachi)
Viv Richards’ World Cup total in 1987 still stands as the fifth-highest total in the tournament’s history.
First-class hundreds were second nature for the former West Indies captain, but his 181 tally at National Stadium Karachi statistically stands as his greatest one-day World Cup feat.
Top Five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Bowling Figures
Glenn McGrath (Australia vs Namibia) February 2003 – 7/15 from seven overs (Senwes Park, Potchefstroom)
Glen McGrath played a key role as Australia earned World Cup glory in 2003, taking the winning wicket of India’s Zaheer Khan in the final and further cementing himself as one of the game’s greatest ever fast bowlers.
Earlier in the same tournament, he set a so far unbroken record for the best bowling figures at the tournament, a staggering 7/15 against Namibia.
Andy Bichel (Australia vs England) March 2003 – 7/20 from 10 overs (St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth)
McGrath was not the only Australian seamer to take a seven-wicket haul in 2003, with Andy Bichel doing likewise against England.
Bichel came into the squad following an injury to Jason Gillespie and seized his opportunity with a game-changing spell in Port Elizabeth, later adding an unbeaten 34 with the bat to help his side to a famous two-wicket win.
Tim Southee (New Zealand vs England) February 2015 – 7/33 from nine overs (Westpac Stadium, Wellington)
Swing bowling sensation Tim Southee played an integral role as co-hosts New Zealand made it to the 2015 final, with his best display coming against England in Wellington.
Southee’s 7/33 helped the Black Caps dismiss their opponents for 123, a total they needed just 12.2 overs to surpass.
Winston Davis (West Indies vs Australia) June 1983 – 7/51 from 10.3 overs (Headingley, Leeds)
The first bowler to take seven wickets in a single ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup innings was Winston Davis, who did so against Australia at Headingley on his competition debut in 1983.
The fast bowler was unable to retain that form, however, taking only one more wicket and was dropped for the semi-final and the final, where his side lost to India.
Gary Gilmour (Australia vs England) June 1975 – 6/14 from 12 overs (Headingley, Leeds)
Gary Gilmour made an instant impression in the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, helping Australia bowl England out for just 93 in Leeds.
His 6/14 all but secured Australia a place in the final, in which he took 5/48 against the West Indies but couldn’t quite help his side lift the trophy as they were beaten by 17 runs.
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Top Five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Innings
Martin Guptill (New Zealand vs West Indies, 2015) – 237* from 163 balls (Wellington, New Zealand)
The opening batter surpassed all previous World Cup records when he made a historic double century against the West Indies in 2015.
He became the first New Zealander to make 200 in a One-Day international, helping his side to a 143-run victory with a score that remains the one to beat.
Chris Gayle (West Indies vs Zimbabwe, 2015) – 215 from 147 balls (Manuka Oval, Canberra)
The West Indies legend made a sparkling double century against Zimbabwe that formed part of a 372-run partnership with Marlon Samuels.
The pair came together after Dwayne Smith fell to the second ball of the innings and Gayle was caught from its final delivery, with the big-hitting left-hander striking 10 fours and a remarkable 16 sixes.
Gary Kirsten (South Africa vs United Arab Emirates, 1996) – 188 from 159 balls (Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi)
Gary Kirsten held the World Cup individual innings record for almost two decades before being passed by Gayle and Guptill in 2015.
The South African batted through the 50 overs for his unbeaten 188 against UAE in 1996, with 13 fours and four sixes.
Sourav Ganguly (India vs Sri Lanka, 1999) – 183 from 158 balls (County Ground, Taunton)
The former India captain led his side to the final of the World Cup in 2003, four years after his personal highlight in the competition.
His 183 against Sri Lanka in 1999 formed part of a 318-run stand with Rahul Dravid and remained his career-best across a remarkable career spanning 311 ODIs.
Sir Viv Richards (West Indies vs Sri Lanka, 1987) – 181 from 125 balls (National Stadium Karachi)
Viv Richards’ World Cup total in 1987 still stands as the fifth-highest total in the tournament’s history.
First-class hundreds were second nature for the former West Indies captain, but his 181 tally at National Stadium Karachi statistically stands as his greatest one-day World Cup feat.
Top Five ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Bowling Figures
Glenn McGrath (Australia vs Namibia) February 2003 – 7/15 from seven overs (Senwes Park, Potchefstroom)
Glen McGrath played a key role as Australia earned World Cup glory in 2003, taking the winning wicket of India’s Zaheer Khan in the final and further cementing himself as one of the game’s greatest ever fast bowlers.
Earlier in the same tournament, he set a so far unbroken record for the best bowling figures at the tournament, a staggering 7/15 against Namibia.
Andy Bichel (Australia vs England) March 2003 – 7/20 from 10 overs (St George’s Park, Port Elizabeth)
McGrath was not the only Australian seamer to take a seven-wicket haul in 2003, with Andy Bichel doing likewise against England.
Bichel came into the squad following an injury to Jason Gillespie and seized his opportunity with a game-changing spell in Port Elizabeth, later adding an unbeaten 34 with the bat to help his side to a famous two-wicket win.
Tim Southee (New Zealand vs England) February 2015 – 7/33 from nine overs (Westpac Stadium, Wellington)
Swing bowling sensation Tim Southee played an integral role as co-hosts New Zealand made it to the 2015 final, with his best display coming against England in Wellington.
Southee’s 7/33 helped the Black Caps dismiss their opponents for 123, a total they needed just 12.2 overs to surpass.
Winston Davis (West Indies vs Australia) June 1983 – 7/51 from 10.3 overs (Headingley, Leeds)
The first bowler to take seven wickets in a single ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup innings was Winston Davis, who did so against Australia at Headingley on his competition debut in 1983.
The fast bowler was unable to retain that form, however, taking only one more wicket and was dropped for the semi-final and the final, where his side lost to India.
Gary Gilmour (Australia vs England) June 1975 – 6/14 from 12 overs (Headingley, Leeds)
Gary Gilmour made an instant impression in the inaugural ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, helping Australia bowl England out for just 93 in Leeds.
His 6/14 all but secured Australia a place in the final, in which he took 5/48 against the West Indies but couldn’t quite help his side lift the trophy as they were beaten by 17 runs.
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Former chief selector of the national cricket team and all-rounder Shahid Afridi advised captain Babar Azam to play aggressively in the World Cup.
Former captain Shahid Afridi said that the whole nation is supporting Babar Azam, who is playing with an experienced team, the captain should have an aggressive body language throughout the tournament.
He advised Babar Azam ahead of the scheduled World Cup matches in India that you have to deal with pressure because the most important thing is to handle pressure.
The former captain said that the players of the current Pakistan team do not have the experience of playing in India, it will take time for them to adapt to the conditions.
Shahid Afridi said that inside and outside the ground it should be seen that Babar Azam has a close relationship with his match winners and key players where he should discuss the ground plan with them.
The former all-rounder said that Babar Azam sat with the senior players of the team, had dinner together, offered prayers and gave confidence to the match winners in the tournament.
The former chief selector advised the Pakistan Cricket Board's top brass to talk to captain Babar Azam, saying to give him confidence, Mickey Arthur and Inzamam-Ul-Haq are there who can play an important role.
Source: Express News
Former captain Shahid Afridi said that the whole nation is supporting Babar Azam, who is playing with an experienced team, the captain should have an aggressive body language throughout the tournament.
He advised Babar Azam ahead of the scheduled World Cup matches in India that you have to deal with pressure because the most important thing is to handle pressure.
The former captain said that the players of the current Pakistan team do not have the experience of playing in India, it will take time for them to adapt to the conditions.
Shahid Afridi said that inside and outside the ground it should be seen that Babar Azam has a close relationship with his match winners and key players where he should discuss the ground plan with them.
The former all-rounder said that Babar Azam sat with the senior players of the team, had dinner together, offered prayers and gave confidence to the match winners in the tournament.
The former chief selector advised the Pakistan Cricket Board's top brass to talk to captain Babar Azam, saying to give him confidence, Mickey Arthur and Inzamam-Ul-Haq are there who can play an important role.
Source: Express News
It's funny how all the ex captains and ex players offer their valuable "tips" just before a major tournament. And if the team wins- it was bcos of this great "advice" - players performance be damned lol !
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Former Indian captain Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as the mentor of the Afghanistan cricket team.
Ajay Jadeja has been appointed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board as a mentor for the ICC World Cup.
In this regard, the Afghanistan Cricket Board says that Ajay Jadeja has joined the team as a mentor, he will work exclusively with the batsmen of the Afghanistan cricket team.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board said that Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as a mentor only for the World Cup.
It should be noted that the Afghanistan cricket team will play its first match in the World Cup on October 7 against Bangladesh in Dharamsala.
Ajay Jadeja has been appointed by the Afghanistan Cricket Board as a mentor for the ICC World Cup.
In this regard, the Afghanistan Cricket Board says that Ajay Jadeja has joined the team as a mentor, he will work exclusively with the batsmen of the Afghanistan cricket team.
The Afghanistan Cricket Board said that Ajay Jadeja has been appointed as a mentor only for the World Cup.
It should be noted that the Afghanistan cricket team will play its first match in the World Cup on October 7 against Bangladesh in Dharamsala.
I would love to see South Africa win the Cricket World Cup. Africa needs a CWC. Wouldn’t mind NZ winning either.
England? England wins no one cares in England hardly celebrated like football, cricket really dead here. They celebrated 2005 ashes like mad in Trafalgar square but CWC no parade nothing? Media and country in general don’t take cricket seriously anymore.
England? England wins no one cares in England hardly celebrated like football, cricket really dead here. They celebrated 2005 ashes like mad in Trafalgar square but CWC no parade nothing? Media and country in general don’t take cricket seriously anymore.
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What do you guys think about this? Will we see the end of bilateral ODI cricket in the near future?
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Most runs in ICC World Cup Knock outs as Captain:
305 - Ricky Ponting
194 - MS Dhoni
191 - Imran Khan
163 - Clive Lloyd
135 - Sourav Ganguly
305 - Ricky Ponting
194 - MS Dhoni
191 - Imran Khan
163 - Clive Lloyd
135 - Sourav Ganguly
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No sir wasim akram?
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He opted as one of the commentators for A-sports. What ever I saw him during Asia cup, he was visibly upset with Indian teams obsession of virat kohli and venting out his furstration quote-unquote, " This is the 700th time I am talking about. When virat completed 13000 ODI runs, domnic cork was all praise for him and going on his "fastest 8000 9000 10000 etc" and wasim grudingly said , Yes I know. When indian anchor asked him to comment about kohlis 100 repeatedly he said," I have used all superlative adjectives, I am done I have nothing to say".
I surely felt he did not enjoy his recent commentary stint in star sports for Asia Cup. That could have led him to choose A-sports commentary while waqar younis/ramiz raja are in the commentary panel for world cup
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Well i think New Zealand have a stronger chance as compared to South Africa and Pakistan because of their well balanced team combination.
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Very easy to justify WTC of course considering that crowds all over the world are thronging to see 5 days of a non-result on a Rawalpindi flat deck.
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The identity of Pakistan cricket has been its best bowling in every era, although the national team has also given many world-famous batsmen to the world cricket, due to which the big bowlers of the world trembled with the fear of being beaten, but the fact is that the overall bowlers have played more in the success of green shirts.
Although bowling has always been the strongest department of the Pakistan cricket team, this time it may not happen in the ODI World Cup in India, so all the burden of crossing Pakistan's fleet has fallen on the shoulders of Pakistani batters, especially captain Babar Azam.
Pakistan was the number one ODI team until a month ago and Babar XI was considered a favorite at the start of the recent Asia Cup. But defeats to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka not only dealt a blow to Pakistan's favorites but also raised new concerns and concerns for the green shirts.
Fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his shoulder in the match against India. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi have proved to be the most dangerous pair of new balls for Pakistan.
Hasan Ali was included in the team in place of Naseem Shah, but this time Pakistan may not rely too much on Shaheen Shah Afridi for early wickets in the initial over.
Pakistan's spinners, especially vice-captain Shadab Khan, also struggled a lot for wickets in the Asia Cup. However, captain Babar has full faith in his players who made the team number one in the ODI rankings.
After Pakistan's failure to defend the big target in the first warm-up match, the Pakistan bowling attack seems to be a toothless lion because Pakistan's bowling is not able to click this time, so the responsibility of Pakistan's second ODI World Cup title has now come on the shoulders of Outside Azam and the rest of the batters.
Although bowling has always been the strongest department of the Pakistan cricket team, this time it may not happen in the ODI World Cup in India, so all the burden of crossing Pakistan's fleet has fallen on the shoulders of Pakistani batters, especially captain Babar Azam.
Pakistan was the number one ODI team until a month ago and Babar XI was considered a favorite at the start of the recent Asia Cup. But defeats to arch-rivals India and Sri Lanka not only dealt a blow to Pakistan's favorites but also raised new concerns and concerns for the green shirts.
Fast bowler Naseem Shah was ruled out of the World Cup after injuring his shoulder in the match against India. Naseem Shah and Shaheen Shah Afridi have proved to be the most dangerous pair of new balls for Pakistan.
Hasan Ali was included in the team in place of Naseem Shah, but this time Pakistan may not rely too much on Shaheen Shah Afridi for early wickets in the initial over.
Pakistan's spinners, especially vice-captain Shadab Khan, also struggled a lot for wickets in the Asia Cup. However, captain Babar has full faith in his players who made the team number one in the ODI rankings.
After Pakistan's failure to defend the big target in the first warm-up match, the Pakistan bowling attack seems to be a toothless lion because Pakistan's bowling is not able to click this time, so the responsibility of Pakistan's second ODI World Cup title has now come on the shoulders of Outside Azam and the rest of the batters.
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India cancels opening ceremony of World Cup 2023
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Since failing to make it out of the pool phase at the 2015 Cricket World Cup, England have been transformed into limited-overs juggernauts, winning the 2019 title and last year’s Twenty20 World Cup.
They have been blessed with a steady supply of exciting match-winners, which has encouraged them to try to redefine test cricket with their relentless, aggressive approach to the game.
Illustrating the embarrassment of riches at their disposal, England axed world-class opener Jason Roy from their World Cup squad to accommodate Harry Brook, who at 24 has already been marked out as a superstar in the making.
Eight members of their triumphant 2019 squad are back to help England try to become only the third team to defend the ODI World Cup title after West Indies and Australia.
They have been blessed with a steady supply of exciting match-winners, which has encouraged them to try to redefine test cricket with their relentless, aggressive approach to the game.
Illustrating the embarrassment of riches at their disposal, England axed world-class opener Jason Roy from their World Cup squad to accommodate Harry Brook, who at 24 has already been marked out as a superstar in the making.
Eight members of their triumphant 2019 squad are back to help England try to become only the third team to defend the ODI World Cup title after West Indies and Australia.
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India should have gone with yashasvi jaiswal in the world cup team instead of SKY. Having said that i cant believe i said that since Sky would make it as top 3 batters into most teams except maybe Aus Eng and Ind
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Rain's gonna decide this which will be a killer if affects a game versus a minnow
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Gujarat Cricket Association has set up 6 Medical Mini ICU for the spectators in case of medical emergency in this World Cup 2023.
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Mitchell Marsh bowling and getting wickets has now put Australia in an even stronger position in this competition. Even without Head this looks a bloody good lineup.
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Temba Bavuma is not interested in press conference.
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Lol. I remember Sarfraz Ahmed now, who was feeling sleepy sleep in the Word Cup 2019 match.
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Pakistan tackle outsiders Netherlands in their opening match of the World Cup on Friday desperate to avoid a repeat of the disastrous start of four years ago which undermined their campaign.
In 2019, Pakistan lost to the West Indies first up in Nottingham.
Shot out for a paltry 105 in 21.4 overs, Pakistan went down by seven wickets. They eventually missed out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.
Four years on and Pakistan are already riding a familiar tournament rollercoaster.
They crashed out of last month's Asia Cup after a big defeat against arch-rivals India before being ousted by Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage.
They also lost both their recent World Cup warm-ups against New Zealand and Australia.
Despite the sketchy form, captain Babar Azam insists his team are ready for the World Cup in a country which only two of the squad have ever visited.
Pakistan last played in India in 2016 at the Twenty20 World Cup.
We had good practice in the last week since our arrival and two useful workouts in the warm-up games, said Azam.
The captain is the top-ranked batsman in ODI cricket and reinforced his credentials with knocks of 80 and 90 in the two warm-ups, returning to form after a dismal Asia Cup.
The first match of a tournament is always very important, so we are definitely looking forward to a winning start, he said.
Source: France 24
In 2019, Pakistan lost to the West Indies first up in Nottingham.
Shot out for a paltry 105 in 21.4 overs, Pakistan went down by seven wickets. They eventually missed out on a semi-final spot on net run-rate.
Four years on and Pakistan are already riding a familiar tournament rollercoaster.
They crashed out of last month's Asia Cup after a big defeat against arch-rivals India before being ousted by Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage.
They also lost both their recent World Cup warm-ups against New Zealand and Australia.
Despite the sketchy form, captain Babar Azam insists his team are ready for the World Cup in a country which only two of the squad have ever visited.
Pakistan last played in India in 2016 at the Twenty20 World Cup.
We had good practice in the last week since our arrival and two useful workouts in the warm-up games, said Azam.
The captain is the top-ranked batsman in ODI cricket and reinforced his credentials with knocks of 80 and 90 in the two warm-ups, returning to form after a dismal Asia Cup.
The first match of a tournament is always very important, so we are definitely looking forward to a winning start, he said.
Source: France 24
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Babar Azam gets a very warm welcome after reaching Ahmedabad for the ICC Captains Day.
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Babar Azam speaking during Captains Day:
We received a great welcome with lots of hospitality, which we weren't expecting. We've been in Hyderabad for a week, but we don't feel like we're in India, we feel like we're at home.
It would have been better if Pakistan fans also got a chance to come to India and support us.
We have played two games till now and the conditions in India are similar to what we have in Pakistan. The only difference is that the boundaries are shorter here, so batsman can take advantage if bowlers deviate from their line.
We received a great welcome with lots of hospitality, which we weren't expecting. We've been in Hyderabad for a week, but we don't feel like we're in India, we feel like we're at home.
It would have been better if Pakistan fans also got a chance to come to India and support us.
We have played two games till now and the conditions in India are similar to what we have in Pakistan. The only difference is that the boundaries are shorter here, so batsman can take advantage if bowlers deviate from their line.
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Foreshadowing of the semi-finalists?
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The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 stage is set as all 10 captains gathered today at the world’s largest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad on the eve of the biggest Cricket World Cup ever.
Across the next 45 days, 48 matches will take place across 10 world class venues. Beginning with a repeat of the 2019 Final, as England take on New Zealand in the tournament’s opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
Ahead of that match the official ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 official image was taken at the Narendra Modi stadium by celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha. The 10 captains also shared their thoughts and hopes for the next six weeks with host Ravi Shastri and England winning captain Eoin Morgan in an interactive panel session.
Australia captain Pat Cummins said: I don't think there's too many events around the world where you feel like half the world's tuning in to watch and whenever India play Pakistan in a World Cup. It seems like one of those moments. So, although you're personally not involved, you feel like you want to watch it and hear about all the commentary and the passion around the game. So, it's going to be great that it's at this stadium. You can have over 100,000 people.”
India captain Rohit Sharma said: “I have said it from the start, you know, every leader sitting here wants to achieve something really special for their country. It is something that is very highly prized; the 50-Over World Cup is something that I have always dreamt of growing up as a child, and I am sure it is the same for all the guys sitting here as well. One thing I can assure, which I am pretty sure everyone knows, is that people are going to love this tournament here; the stadium is going to be jam-packed because people here in India love their cricket as much as they love their team, but they love their cricket as well. But rest assured, it’s going to be a great tournament.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said: "We received good hospitality, and we were not expecting this, but I think the way people responded to us, everyone enjoyed it. We are here for a week in Hyderabad, so we do not feel like we are in India; it was like we are at home. We enjoyed and had a lot of fun. It’s good, and I think it's a golden opportunity for everyone to give 100% and enjoy the tournament.”
England captain Jos Buttler said: “The team’s been mainly together for a long time since 2015, since the start of that sort of revolution that you mentioned, and I think you said right through the game. Now in England, young players coming through play a certain way and are determined to carry on the style, and I think we know it gives us the best chance of success. We will get it wrong at times, but we’ve made peace with that, and it’s something we want to continue to strive to do, to keep pushing the boundaries. Other teams will push you and move it on further, so we always want to try and be at the head of that curve as well."
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said: "As said before, we will have more crowd and more support, we are expecting the same that the people will come there and support us in the stadium. And we have very good quality spinners and the condition is suitable for us and that will be with us and also with the batting. I believe in this World Cup we will give a statement about the batting that we can do very good, play very good cricket."
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said: “I think we have prepared well. If we talk about the last four years since the 2019 World Cup, we are probably the third or fourth team in the qualifiers' point system. So, we have done really well as a group; now it's time for us to put on a good show. Our team is ready, and the country is expecting a little more than what we did previously.”
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards said: “I think all games in this tournament are going to be tricky. But obviously Pakistan's a very good side. But, yeah, for us, we're just excited to get this tournament going. That's against Pakistan in Hyderabad.”
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said: “I think that’s something that is relevant to all the teams. A lot of the teams have guys who played in India, have done well in India, so I wouldn’t really say it's an advantage for us. I think all we could do is for the guys who have that experience and knowledge; they can share it among the team or use it in terms of our strategies and plans. But I wouldn’t really say it's an advantage unique to us as a team.”
Sri Lanka squad Dasun Shanaka said: “See, exciting times for us. We have been struggling a lot in the recent past with injuries, but at the same time, we have some good records with us. You know, as a group, we are looking forward to the World Cup. Everyone wants to make a statement, that we are here to perform well in this tournament.”
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Across the next 45 days, 48 matches will take place across 10 world class venues. Beginning with a repeat of the 2019 Final, as England take on New Zealand in the tournament’s opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
Ahead of that match the official ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 official image was taken at the Narendra Modi stadium by celebrity photographer Rohan Shrestha. The 10 captains also shared their thoughts and hopes for the next six weeks with host Ravi Shastri and England winning captain Eoin Morgan in an interactive panel session.
Australia captain Pat Cummins said: I don't think there's too many events around the world where you feel like half the world's tuning in to watch and whenever India play Pakistan in a World Cup. It seems like one of those moments. So, although you're personally not involved, you feel like you want to watch it and hear about all the commentary and the passion around the game. So, it's going to be great that it's at this stadium. You can have over 100,000 people.”
India captain Rohit Sharma said: “I have said it from the start, you know, every leader sitting here wants to achieve something really special for their country. It is something that is very highly prized; the 50-Over World Cup is something that I have always dreamt of growing up as a child, and I am sure it is the same for all the guys sitting here as well. One thing I can assure, which I am pretty sure everyone knows, is that people are going to love this tournament here; the stadium is going to be jam-packed because people here in India love their cricket as much as they love their team, but they love their cricket as well. But rest assured, it’s going to be a great tournament.”
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said: "We received good hospitality, and we were not expecting this, but I think the way people responded to us, everyone enjoyed it. We are here for a week in Hyderabad, so we do not feel like we are in India; it was like we are at home. We enjoyed and had a lot of fun. It’s good, and I think it's a golden opportunity for everyone to give 100% and enjoy the tournament.”
England captain Jos Buttler said: “The team’s been mainly together for a long time since 2015, since the start of that sort of revolution that you mentioned, and I think you said right through the game. Now in England, young players coming through play a certain way and are determined to carry on the style, and I think we know it gives us the best chance of success. We will get it wrong at times, but we’ve made peace with that, and it’s something we want to continue to strive to do, to keep pushing the boundaries. Other teams will push you and move it on further, so we always want to try and be at the head of that curve as well."
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said: "As said before, we will have more crowd and more support, we are expecting the same that the people will come there and support us in the stadium. And we have very good quality spinners and the condition is suitable for us and that will be with us and also with the batting. I believe in this World Cup we will give a statement about the batting that we can do very good, play very good cricket."
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan said: “I think we have prepared well. If we talk about the last four years since the 2019 World Cup, we are probably the third or fourth team in the qualifiers' point system. So, we have done really well as a group; now it's time for us to put on a good show. Our team is ready, and the country is expecting a little more than what we did previously.”
Netherlands captain Scott Edwards said: “I think all games in this tournament are going to be tricky. But obviously Pakistan's a very good side. But, yeah, for us, we're just excited to get this tournament going. That's against Pakistan in Hyderabad.”
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said: “I think that’s something that is relevant to all the teams. A lot of the teams have guys who played in India, have done well in India, so I wouldn’t really say it's an advantage for us. I think all we could do is for the guys who have that experience and knowledge; they can share it among the team or use it in terms of our strategies and plans. But I wouldn’t really say it's an advantage unique to us as a team.”
Sri Lanka squad Dasun Shanaka said: “See, exciting times for us. We have been struggling a lot in the recent past with injuries, but at the same time, we have some good records with us. You know, as a group, we are looking forward to the World Cup. Everyone wants to make a statement, that we are here to perform well in this tournament.”
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I blame the camera angle, I wasn’t sleeping, Bavuma tweeted in response to an account that posted a picture of him sleeping.
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Whoever is responsible for the pictures of all 10 captains from the BCCI need to pick up a book on basic photography. Images look cheap, lacking framing, have colour bleeding, and are out of focus - just awful.
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ODIs since the last Cricket World Cup, while a crafty spinner has taken the most wickets.
The Pakistan skipper has the most ODI runs to his name since the conclusion of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, with the No.1 ranked ODI batter in the world continuing to break the record books with his ongoing list of achievements in the 50-over arena.
Babar has a whopping nine ODI centuries to his name since Pakistan were bundled out of the 2019 edition of the World Cup prior to the knockout stages, with the dominant right-hander having amassed a total of 2196 runs from that point at an impressive average of 66.5.
His closest challenger - and the only player within touching distance of Babar's hefty total - is Shubman Gill, with the emerging India star and No.2 ranked ODI batter having compiled 1901 runs since the last World Cup at an imposing average of 70.4.
There is then a drop of more than 400 runs to find the next player from a different side at this year's World Cup to have scored the most runs for their country since England held the famous trophy aloft at Lord's in 2019.
Bangladesh right-hander Litton Das (1482 runs) and Australia veteran David Warner (1407) lead their respective sides, while the ever-reliable Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka has a total of 1396 runs to round out an impressive top five.
Quinton de Kock (1269 runs) has the most runs of any player from South Africa, Tom Latham (1247) leads the way for New Zealand, while Dawid Malan (1022), Rahmat Shah (1014) and Scott Edwards have been the best performed batter since the last World Cup from England, Afghanistan and the Netherlands respectively.
The list of top bowlers from each country since the 2019 World Cup reads somewhat differently, with Australia spinner Adam Zampa well out in front in this category with 77 ODI wickets.
Next best is India tweaker Kuldeep Yadav with 59 scalps, with both he and Zampa surprisingly ahead of the No.1 ranked ODI bowlers in the world in teammates Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Mirazhas the third most with 56 wickets, while Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf (53), Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana (44) and South Africa tweaker Tabraiz Shamsi (44) are next best.
Rounding out the top 10 are Afghanistan ace Rashid Khan with 41 wickets since the last World Cup, England spinner Adil Rashid (41), New Zealand quick Matt Henry (38) and Netherlands seamer Logan van Beek (34).
The Pakistan skipper has the most ODI runs to his name since the conclusion of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019, with the No.1 ranked ODI batter in the world continuing to break the record books with his ongoing list of achievements in the 50-over arena.
Babar has a whopping nine ODI centuries to his name since Pakistan were bundled out of the 2019 edition of the World Cup prior to the knockout stages, with the dominant right-hander having amassed a total of 2196 runs from that point at an impressive average of 66.5.
His closest challenger - and the only player within touching distance of Babar's hefty total - is Shubman Gill, with the emerging India star and No.2 ranked ODI batter having compiled 1901 runs since the last World Cup at an imposing average of 70.4.
There is then a drop of more than 400 runs to find the next player from a different side at this year's World Cup to have scored the most runs for their country since England held the famous trophy aloft at Lord's in 2019.
Bangladesh right-hander Litton Das (1482 runs) and Australia veteran David Warner (1407) lead their respective sides, while the ever-reliable Pathum Nissanka of Sri Lanka has a total of 1396 runs to round out an impressive top five.
Quinton de Kock (1269 runs) has the most runs of any player from South Africa, Tom Latham (1247) leads the way for New Zealand, while Dawid Malan (1022), Rahmat Shah (1014) and Scott Edwards have been the best performed batter since the last World Cup from England, Afghanistan and the Netherlands respectively.
The list of top bowlers from each country since the 2019 World Cup reads somewhat differently, with Australia spinner Adam Zampa well out in front in this category with 77 ODI wickets.
Next best is India tweaker Kuldeep Yadav with 59 scalps, with both he and Zampa surprisingly ahead of the No.1 ranked ODI bowlers in the world in teammates Mohammed Siraj and Josh Hazlewood.
Bangladesh all-rounder Mehidy Hasan Mirazhas the third most with 56 wickets, while Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf (53), Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana (44) and South Africa tweaker Tabraiz Shamsi (44) are next best.
Rounding out the top 10 are Afghanistan ace Rashid Khan with 41 wickets since the last World Cup, England spinner Adil Rashid (41), New Zealand quick Matt Henry (38) and Netherlands seamer Logan van Beek (34).
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Some familiar names from each team. Who will be the top scorer of all these in this ICC tournament?
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Everything on Star is about India... Even on the day of England v New Zealand game they are showing Indian team reaching Chennai. This is really cringe and is putting me off. This is a World Cup, bloody focus on all 10 teams... At least on their match day.
Every bloody expert and former player on TV and Social media is saying India in finals... Gill highest scorer, Virat, Rohit, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Siraj... Every talk is about India and Indian players... Just in between they are talking about Babar a few times... Other teams are like they simply don't exist.
Yesterday in preview.. Star didn't even mention about Netherlands. As if they are not there at all.
All in all pathetic coverage... And this is scary because we are reaching a point of no return...it is heavily becoming Cricket = India, and others don't matter one bit... We are possibly staring at cricket being a single country game in 20 years time.
Every bloody expert and former player on TV and Social media is saying India in finals... Gill highest scorer, Virat, Rohit, Kuldeep, Bumrah, Siraj... Every talk is about India and Indian players... Just in between they are talking about Babar a few times... Other teams are like they simply don't exist.
Yesterday in preview.. Star didn't even mention about Netherlands. As if they are not there at all.
All in all pathetic coverage... And this is scary because we are reaching a point of no return...it is heavily becoming Cricket = India, and others don't matter one bit... We are possibly staring at cricket being a single country game in 20 years time.
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That is a cool photo
and hmmm I see India and England captain conveniently right next to the trophy
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Both Pakistan and New Zealand have had an impressive start to the tournament.
How long can Pakistan maintain this position?
How long can Pakistan maintain this position?
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This is what happens when a country has a third class cricket board ran by fascist politicians.
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Points table after New Zealand vs Netherlands Match.
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The tournament is slowly but surely getting interesting. We only need a couple of more close finishes to turn up the heat.
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The last few days have been good.
The tournament is getting nicely warmed up
The tournament is getting nicely warmed up
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Bharat is at #2 now and after having faced Aussies, that’s a good place to be in.
Also the NRR has improved considerably after the Afghan game
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