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World Cup: Ton-up Quinton de Kock leads South Africa's rout of Bangladesh

De Kock's 174, Klaasen's 90 help Proteas post huge total before bowlers restrict Bangladesh to 233

The Times of India

'This is not the right time…': Bangladesh's Mahmudullah maintains silence on selector treatment amid World Cup struggles

NEW DELHI: Senior batter Mahmudullah has chosen not to publicly comment on the treatment he received from the Bangladesh selectors leading up to the tournament. Despite his team's struggles that have left them languishing at the bottom of the points table with four losses, Mahmudullah's batting has emerged as one…

The Times of India

Joe Root on poor air quality at Cricket World Cup match: ‘Couldn’t breathe, it was like eating air’

Joe Root’s comments come as temperatures in Mumbai reached 35C during the match – with smog making matters worse

The Independent UK

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World Cup: Dutch cricket tries to follow the Kiwi route

NEW DELHI: Logan van Beek doesn't mind talking about his fond relationship with New Zealand. He wears a charming smile and fondly talks about his Netherlands captain Scott Edwards growing up in Australia. This Netherlands team has caused some ripples in world cricket. Well, South Africa have been their bunny…

The Times of India

World Cup: Australia vs Netherlands head to head record

NEW DELHI: Five-time champions Australia take on minnows Netherlands in the 24th Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Wednesday.

The Times of India

It’s Afghanistan’s turn for a lap of honour at Chepauk

Chennai's Chepauk cricket ground has seen iconic games, a sporting crowd & a mural of Pakistan's 1999 win. On Mon, the Afghans made history, receiving a standing ovation from the 20,000+ crowd. A reminder of the venue's rich history & a testament to its sporting spirit.

The Hindu

Memories of Bishan Bedi — a man of integrity, wisdom and wit

Bedi was a cricketing great, a traditionalist, and a man of integrity. He was an anti-establishment figure who served cricket and its fans, not its administrators. He was the original smiling assassin, luring batters into giving him their wicket. He was the only Indian bowler with over 1500 First Class…

The Hindu

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Ben Stokes plays the long game amid cricket’s shifting landscape

With rumours of year-long IPL contracts and a Saudi T20 league forming, the England Test captain is waiting to see how things pan out

The Guardian - UK

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The Hindu

Minnows no more: On World Cup and lower ranked teams

In the cricket World Cup, the wins by Afghanistan and the Netherlands have opened up the points table and small margins will define big shifts in the coming weeks

The Hindu

Bishan Singh Bedi’s words always had the depth of a life well lived and the world acutely observed

Bishan Singh Bedi was an iconic left-arm spinner, a philosopher, sharp observer of politics, and a man of the world. He had a larger-than-life presence, a laugh that reverberated, and a propensity to guffaw. He was part of the famous spin-quartet, had 266 Test wickets, and cared deeply for cricket.…

The Hindu

I was a bit nervous before the Bangladesh match, says centurion Quinton de Kock

NEW DELHI: Following his incredible performance of 174 runs in the World Cup match in Mumbai against Bangladesh, South African opener Quinton de Kock admitted to feeling a bit nervous before the game.

The Times of India

World Cup, SA vs BAN highlights: Ton-up Quinton De Kock leads South Africa's rout of Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: Quinton de Kock showcased his brilliance with a stunning 174, marking his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa dominated Bangladesh in a match held in Mumbai on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Ben Stokes remains ‘100 per cent committed’ to England, says Rob Key

Test captain Stokes turned down a three-year central contract in favour of a 12-month extension but England’s director of men’s cricket isn’t worried.

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The Hindu

ICC World Cup | Heinrich Klassen one of the most fearsome ODI batters in world cricket

It may sound odd but arguably the best batter of spin bowling in limited overs’ cricket is a South African. It is not at all odd that he is equally indomitable against pace bowlers. No wonder then that Heinrich Klaasen is one of the most fearsome batters in world cricket,…

The Hindu

The Lords of Wankhede: WV Raman, R Kaushik’s book unveiled at a star-studded function

India's 1983 World Cup win marked a shift in cricketing landscape. 28 yrs later, book The Lords of Wankhede explores the evolution of Indian cricket. Dilip Vengsarkar, VVS Laxman, Venkatesh Prasad, among others, attended the launch. India's historic moments, like 1986 tied Test, Anil Kumble's perfect 10, and No.1 Test…

The Guardian - UK

Bishan Bedi obituary

One of India’s greatest cricketers admired for his mesmerising spin bowling who captained his country in the 1970s

Evening Standard

England agree first multi-year central contracts but Ben Stokes takes short-term option

Influential Test captain opts to remain on a traditional 12-month deal despite being offered three years

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Bishan Singh Bedi: A craftsman of flight and an old-school straight talker

It started off as a lyrical amble across the stumps before he reached the bowling crease. And at the point of the release, almost meditating over the next note, the poet of aerial trajectory let go of the ball to spin a story.

The Times of India

ECB hands out first multi-year central contracts

NEW DELHI: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced on Tuesday that Harry Brook, Joe Root, and Mark Wood have been awarded three-year central contracts as part of their new multi-year contracting system.

The Hindu

ICC World Cup | What went wrong for Pakistan national cricket team

Pakistan's World Cup hopes hang in balance due to bowling woes, captaincy questions, and PCB instability. Naseem's injury, Shaheen's lack of early impact, Haris' runs conceded, spinners' lack of bite, Babar's captaincy, selection favouritism, security restrictions, and frequent PCB changes have all contributed.

The Times of India

'Comfortable at three' if Travis Head is back, says Australia's Mitchell Marsh

NEW DELHI: Australian cricketer Mitchell Marsh on Tuesday expressed his readiness to take up the number three batting position if opener Travis Head returns to the team for their upcoming World Cup clash against the Netherlands.

The Independent UK

Ben Stokes opts against multi-year England extension after 26 central contracts announced

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues

The Times of India

'We'll address it': Mitchell Marsh on late batting collapse against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Australia won't dismiss their recent late collapse against Pakistan and will seek to rectify their batting weaknesses in the latter stages as they prepare to take on the Netherlands in their upcoming World Cup match, according to the in-form all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

The Independent UK

England players sign multi-year deals but Ben Stokes takes one-year extension

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been revising its approach to central contracts to meet the challenge of franchise leagues.

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