Author: Virat Verma

Suryakumar Yadav, a key player, finally regained his form in ODI cricket by scoring 50 runs from 49 balls before getting out. Despite being part of India’s ODI World Cup squad, Surya had struggled to make a significant impact in the 50-over format while representing the Indian team. However, the Mohali ODI on Friday showcased a different side of his performance. Interestingly, even after the match concluded, reports suggest that Surya continued to practice in the nets. When questioned about the mindset behind this dedication, former India cricketer Virender Sehwag revealed that it’s not a practice he personally followed. During…

The 2023 ICC World Cup will mark the final edition to adhere to the traditional format, where all 10 teams compete against each other. In 2027, a new format is scheduled to debut, signaling the last opportunity for the 10-team group stage that offers 45 exciting matchups to determine the four semi-finalists. The 14th installment of the Cricket World Cup is slated to be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia during the months of October and November in 2027. Under the new format introduced for the 2027 Cricket World Cup, the participating teams will be divided into two groups…

Hashim Amla, a cricketing legend, has added to the buzz surrounding the 2023 ODI World Cup in India by sharing his predictions and wisdom. Amla’s illustrious career includes 8,113 ODI runs, 9,282 Test runs, and over 1,200 T20 international runs. While he captained the Proteas in Test cricket from June 2014 to January 2016, he retired from international cricket after the 2019 ODI World Cup. Nevertheless, his passion for the game and his deep insights continue to shine. Amla recently disclosed his picks for the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-finalists in an interview with iol.com.za. With unwavering confidence, the 41-year-old…

Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has praised Babar Azam as a standout batsman to keep an eye on in the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The two-time World Cup champion admires Azam’s ability to pick his shots with ample time, setting him apart from other players. Gambhir even went on to suggest that Azam’s skills surpass those of India’s captain Rohit Sharma, the prolific Virat Kohli, New Zealand’s captain Kane Williamson, and England’s stalwart Joe Root. “Babar Azam can set this World Cup on fire. I have seen a lot of players with so much time to bat.…

The Indian cricket team may hold the top spot in all formats worldwide, but former batsman Gautam Gambhir doesn’t place much importance on their ICC rankings. With the primary goal for the Indian team being to win the ODI World Cup this year, Gambhir firmly believes that to achieve this, they must overcome the challenge of defeating Australia, a team with an impressive track record in ICC events. Australia, having the most successful history in the 50-over World Cup, naturally emerges as one of the favorites. Nonetheless, Gambhir remains optimistic that the Indian team can prevail against them. In a…

Following their impressive 5-wicket victory over Australia on Friday, the Indian cricket team has received a significant boost ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. This win has propelled them to the top spot in the world, displacing Pakistan, and making India the No. 1 ODI team with a rating of 116 and 4,864 points. The team’s outstanding performance in the first ODI against Australia at Mohali Cricket Stadium has certainly contributed to this achievement. Furthermore, with the updated ODI rankings, India now holds the No. 1 position in all three formats of the game. In T20 rankings, India leads…

Pakistan’s pre-World Cup team-building trip to Dubai has been canceled due to unexpected delays in securing travel visas for their upcoming visit to India, where they are set to participate in the upcoming mega-event next month. Initially, the Pakistan team had planned to depart for the UAE next week, spending a few days there before heading to Hyderabad. This was all in preparation for their first warm-up match against New Zealand scheduled for September 29. However, due to ongoing visa delays, the team is now scheduled to leave Lahore for Dubai early next Wednesday and then proceed to Hyderabad for…

In their preparations for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Team India aims to secure the series as they face Australia in the second ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24. Under the leadership of KL Rahul, India comfortably won the first ODI against Pat Cummins-led Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday, September 22, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Mohammed Shami’s exceptional five-wicket haul bundled out Australia for a below-par total of 276 on a flat Mohali pitch. The opening pair of Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad, both scoring…

In their preparation for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Team India will aim to clinch the series as they face Australia in the second ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24. Under the leadership of KL Rahul, India secured a comfortable 5-wicket victory over Australia, captained by Pat Cummins, in the opening ODI at Mohali’s PCA Stadium on Friday, September 22, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Mohammed Shami’s exceptional five-wicket performance restricted Australia to a below-par total of 276 on a flat Mohali pitch. The opening partnership of Shubman Gill and…

India aims to secure the series as they prepare for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, facing Australia in the 2nd ODI at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24. Under KL Rahul’s captaincy, India clinched a 5-wicket victory against Australia in the first ODI at Mohali’s PCA Stadium on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. Mohammed Shami’s five-wicket performance limited Australia to 276 on a flat Mohali pitch. Openers Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad notched fifties, sharing a crucial 142-run partnership to put India in a favorable position in the run chase. Gill scored…