India have narrowed down 17-18 players for the forthcoming ODI world cup at home. Despite the result in the bilateral series decider against australia, they may only have three more in India before the world cup begins. Dravid says we are pretty clear about the kind of squad we want to play.
The Indian cricket board (BCCI) and the team management are seeking answers from the sports science department at the national cricket academy in Bengaluru. The board has also maintained secrecy over Jasprit Bumrah ’s surgery in new Zealand.
Sunil Gavaskar predicted a change in captaincy post the 2023 ODI WC. India will host the marquee event later this year in the months of October and November. Rohit was named India's white-ball captain in December 2021.
Pakistan cricket team unlikely to travel to india for ODI world cup 2023. Team was denied NOC by the government citing security issues. Government expressed concern over safety and security of cricketers.
Former spinner urged Pakistan to learn from india about preparing for the ODI world cup. He said favoritism will not help them build a team for the event. India have won back-to-back series wins over Sri Lanka and new Zealand.
India are one of the best on the circuit when it comes to winning the bilateral ODI series. However, the same form does not translate to bigger tournaments. The roaring success of the Indian Premier League has seen management give debuts to players who perform well in the cash-rich league.
GETTY Joe Root believes the experience of playing in India will be helpful when his team starts its campaign to defend the 50-over world cup later this year. He believes the team's success in the 2023 edition of the ODI WC will depend on how well they play spin consistently.
ODIs start at 1.30pm and finish around 9pm, which is prime time on television. The chasing team get to bowl in dry conditions in the afternoon and bat when the dew gets the ball wet in the evening, making it easier to score. Ideally you don't want that sort of advantage in the game.
India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin says match timings are adjusted to suit television viewership in the Indian sub-continent. The 36-year-old says the difference between the quality of teams is not visible because of the dew factor. He says the ICC knows very well that there will be dew.
Captain Rohit Sharma, coach Rahul Dravid and national cricket academy head VVS Laxman held a review meeting. The key takeaways were identifying 20 players who will be rotated in the build-up to the marquee event.
A number of players would look to make the most of their opportunity in the upcoming three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. The Indian board had made it official that they have a pool of 20 players to select from.
How should Indian cricket evolve in a World Cup year? In the year of the ODI World Cup, the Indian think tank needs to make the correct selection decisions. The Indian Premier League has been unearthing so much talent that the coach and selectors are spoilt for choice.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been the backbone of India's ODI team for over 10 years. But Kapil Dev believes the team management will have to make some tough decisions ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. The 63-year-old believes fitness will be key, as well as their ability to compete for their slots against youngsters.
GETTY Rohit Sharma is all set to remain ODI and Test captain of the team. The meeting was conducted by secretary Jay Shah. He is leading india in Tests and ODis.
Former cricketer reveals he was disappointed by India’s unwillingness to travel to Pakistan for the 2023 Asia Cup. He threatened to pull out next year’s ODI World Cup, which will take place in india. Raja also announced that Team India will not be touring Pakistan for Asia Cup and that the tournament would be held at a neutral venue.
Australia are the defending T20 and ODI World Cup champions. They are ahead 2-1 in the five-match series after winning the first and third games. The fourth game will be played at the Brabourne Stadium on December 14. The Indian team would aim to make up for the third game and draw the series at 2-2.
Pakistan could boycott next year's ODI World Cup, slated to happen in India, if Pakistan are denied the opportunity to host the Asia Cup in 2023. Ramiz Raja did mention that he would want both the countries to host each other again. Tension between the two cricket boards started in October after Jay Shah revealed that Team India won't be travelling to Pakistan and called for a change in venue to a neutral host.
Washington Sundar says he is preparing himself for the upcoming ODI World Cup. Sundar missed out on a spot in T20 World Cup this year but he has been called back in the set-up. He has performed well with both bat and ball in the opportunities he has got so far.
Rohit Sharma has had a tough couple of tournaments as an Indian captain in the white-ball international cricket. Rohit had had a string of losses in recent tournaments including Asia Cup 2022 and T20 World Cup 2022. ODI World Cup is next year in India and replacing a captain with less than 12 months to go may further explode India's chances. Who are the contenders who can replace Sharma?
Team India have begun their preparation for the ODI World Cup next year. The auditions have begun for each role, barring that of captain Rohit Sharma and No.3 batter Virat Kohli. India will have to choose between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the role of wicketkeeper. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has already delivered a brutal verdict on Pant's role.
Yuvraj Singh feels that Shubman Gill is a strong contender to make it to the 2023 ODI World Cup squad. The Men in Blue are scheduled to play more than 20 One-Day Internationals before heading into the showpiece event on home soil. Gill has so far played 15 ODIs and scored 687 runs at a decent average of 57.25.
Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana feel the women's IPL could help newcomers in making a seamless transition from domestic to international cricket. India's women's team has made significant progress in the last year, but is yet to win a championship. India reached the ODI World Cup semi-finals, defeated Sri Lanka in the bilateral T20I and ODI series.
Former India skipper Sunil Gavaskar has sent a stern warning to the Indian team. The World Cup is less than a year away now and India are starting to prepare for the World Cup. The Men in Blue are currently facing Bangladesh in a three-match ODI series. India will play nearly 18 ODIs next year before the tournament.
India and Bangladesh will play the first of three one-day internationals (ODIs) on December 4. India enter this series after losing their ODI series against New Zealand last week. The team that traveled Bangladesh is believed to be the same as the one that will play in the ODI World Cup in India next year.
Danish Kaneria has taken a cheeky dig at Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja over his statement of boycotting the 2023 ODI World Cup in India if BCCI doesn't send Men in Blue to Pakistan for the Asia Cup next year. Raja said that the Pakistan cricket team will not travel to India for the 50-over World Cup.
Second ODI against hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain. Afghanistan received five extra points in the World Cup Super League standings because of the no result that took their total to 115 points. Sri Lanka will look to tie the three-ODI series by defeating Afghanistan in the third ODI on Wednesday.
Afghanistan's second ODI match against Sri Lanka in Pallekele was washed out by rain. The washout gave Afghanistan five extra points in the ongoing World Cup Super League standings because of the no result. Sri Lanka were 10/0 in their chase when rain arrived before the contest was called off. Afghanistan are now sitting safely in seventh spot on the current standings.
Pakistan have threatened to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Former India opener Gautam Gambhir has chimed in but has given a measured response. Former BCCI general secretary Jay Shah said Indian team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup next year.
Cricket pundits and ex-players have responded strongly to Ramiz Raja’s explosive comments, “Who will watch the World Cup in India if Pakistan doesn’t take part?” Sports Minister Anurag Thakur said “Wait for the right time. India is a major power in the world of sports & no country can overlook India”
Shubman Gill says rain-affected matches are an irritant for both players and the paying public. The Punjab youngster doesn’t feel that 400 or 450 runs per innings would be an everyday phenomenon in coming times. Gill is a strong contender for a place in the squad of 15 for next year’s ODI World Cup.
BCCI secretary Jay Shah had said that the Indian team will not be travelling to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in 2023, and suggested that the venue be shifted to UAE. PBC chief Ramiz Raja has now responded with an angry remark. Raja said that if the Indian side doesn't come to Pakistan, the Pakistani team will go for the ODI World Cup.
Former Pakistan skipper Danish Kaneria has backed Shubman Gill to come good in the upcoming three-match ODI series. Gill has already scored 579 runs in the 12 ODIs he has played so far with a century against West Indies at Port of Spain. In Rahul’s absence, Gill can make the most of his chance and consolidate his chances of playing the 2023 ODI World Cup.
Narayan Jagadeesan took the inexperienced Arunachal Pradesh attack to the sword at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The critics will argue that how can someone come into national reckoning just on the basis of one domestic knock? But how many times such a knock gets played?
Alex Hales says he hasn’t put much thought into playing the ODI World Cup in India. Hales was vital for England as they lifted the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy by beating Pakistan in the final. England opener says he will concentrate on playing T20Is and franchise cricket.
Alex Hales was one of England’s heroes in the T20 World Cup and played a blazing knock against India in the semi-finals. Hales believes that playing in Asia, especially in the UAE, had given him a chance to improve his overall game against spin. He believes that quitting red ball cricket has helped him improve his T20 game.
Ravichandran Ashwin recently spoke about how Team India have let their fans down. The 36-year-old was speaking on his YouTube channel on Wednesday, November 16. Ashwin noted how England have successfully staged a turnaround in white-ball cricket following their 2015 ODI World Cup debacle, where they were eliminated in the group stage.
Cricket board (BCCI) honorary secretary Jay Shah has announced that India will not visit Pakistan for the 2023 world cup in a few months. But former india opener Aakash Chopra believes PCB may not stand firm on its announcement and will definitely send their team to India for the 50-over World Cup.
Laxman said it would be challenging for the selectors to put together the ideal squad for the 2023 50-over world cup. The former India batter said that because of the excellent competitiveness and high level of performance of all the young people, the team management will have an abundance of options.
India will host the 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Tuesday. Sri Lanka secured hosting rights for the Women's T20 Champions Trophy, slated for 2027, provided it qualifies for the event. The hosts were selected via a bidding process overseen by a sub-committee that included Sourav Ganguly.
Sreesanth claims India would have won 3 WCs if he played under Virat Kohli's captaincy. The 33-year-old only captained the Men in Blue in two World Cups. He also claimed that Sachin Tendulkar won the 2011 ODI World Cup for him.
Test skipper Pat Cummins rested for white-ball series against New Zealand and England. Australia last won the ODI World Cup in 2015 in their backyard. Australia will lock horns with Zimbabwe in three one-day internationals scheduled to be played in Townsville on August 28, 30, and September 3.
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Michael Vaughan backs India to win ICC and ODI World Cups. India crashed out of the 2019 ODI semi-final after they were defeated by New Zealand. India defeated England by 10 wickets in an ODI match played at the Kennington Oval. The former England captain feels that India still requires some improvement in certain areas.
Narendra Modi government approves new railway line project to link 2 states, 3 religious places. 275 IEDs, country-made rocket launchers recovered from Maoist hideouts in Patna. Michael Vaughan says Indian limited-overs team should win all white-ball ICC tournaments - ODI World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy.
South Africa withdraw from one-day international series against Australia. ODI series was originally scheduled to take place from January 12 to January 17. South Africa will forfeit their ICC Super League points, which determine direct qualification for the 2023 ODI World Cup in 2023. Proteas are currently 11th in the table with only Zimbabwe and Netherlands below them.
South Africa have opted to back out from the 3-match ODI series against Australia which was scheduled to take place from January 12-17, 2023. The move could be a major setback for the Proteas’ hopes of direct qualification for next year’s ODI World Cup in India. South Africa currently languishing in the 11th spot with 49 points.
Three-match series against England starts at The Oval on Tuesday. ODI World Cup to be hosted by the visitors in the same time period next year. India have had a mixed bag in ODIs this year, losing 3-0 to South Africa in January and beating West Indies by same margin.
Three-match ODI series against England starts at The Oval on Tuesday (July 12) ODI World Cup to be hosted by the visitors in the same time period next year. Virat Kohli is likely to miss out on the first ODI due to a suspected groin injury. Temperatures in London are expected to be around the 32-degree Celsius mark.
India are set to tour Zimbabwe for a three-match ODI series next month. The three games will be part of the ICC One-Day Super League. The points from the series will count towards qualification for next year's ODI World Cup. The last time India was there was when a Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side played three ODIs in June-July 2016.
India will play Zimbabwe in a three-match series in August. The series will be part of the ICC One-Day Super League. The points from the series will count towards qualification for next year’s ODI World Cup. The last time India was there was when a Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led side played three ODIs and as many T20Is in June 2016.
MS Dhoni was spotted at Wimbledon 2022 on the eve of his 41st birthday. The former India captain turned 41 on Thursday. Dhoni has been one of the most decorated captains for India and is only the captain in the history of the sport to have bagged three ICC trophies – T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy.
MS Dhoni celebrated his 41st birthday in style at Wimbledon 2022. The former India captain was pictured among the star-studded London crowd. Dhoni is the only captain in the history of the sport to have won three ICC trophies - T20 World Cup, ODI World Cup and Champions Trophy.
