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'Not rocket science', says Mohammed Shami after Sri Lanka demolition

NEW DELHI: Star India seamer Mohammed Shami downplayed his success, stating that "it's not rocket science" as he claimed the title of India's most prolific World Cup bowler during the dominant 302-run victory over Sri Lanka in Mumbai.

The Times of India

'He was just toying around with Lankans': Legendary Wasim Akram hails 'exceptional' Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Five star Mohammed Shami wreaked havoc on a hapless Sri Lanka as hosts India powered to their seventh straight win at the ODI World Cup and became the first team to qualify for the semis on Thursday.

The Times of India

Have you seen my pull shots? Agitated Shreyas Iyer responds on short ball query

MUMBAI: Perhaps, Shreyas Iyer chose to carry some of the belligerence that saw him smash a whirlwind 56-ball 82, that included six massive sixes, against Sri Lanka on Thursday in a league game of the 2023 World Cup at the Wankhede Stadium, into the post-match presser too.

The Times of India

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Happy to achieve our first goal of reaching the World Cup semifinals: Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: An all-round batting display was followed by a a dream spell from Mohammed Shami as India hammered Sri Lanka by a mammoth 302 runs to become the first team to qualify for the ODI World Cup semis.

The Times of India

Mohammed Shami's ball on head gesture takes social media by storm

NEW DELHI: As Mohammed Shami claimed a fifer against Sri Lanka to become India's most successful bowler ever at the ODI World Cup, the pacer's ball on head gesture towards the dressing room after claiming his fifth wicket went viral on social media.

The Times of India

'Still not regained full muscle mass and weight': Shubman Gill on his fitness level

NEW DELHI: First there were concerns about his fitness, after catching dengue fever before the opening match against Australia, then there were concerns about his form, after scoring just one fifty in four innings. But on Thursday, young India opener Shubman Gill ended all the concerns by scoring a run-a-ball…

The Times of India

India dismantles Sri Lanka to book semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup with 302-run win

India bowlers secure 302-run win over Sri Lanka in World Cup, Siraj and Shami take 3 and 5 wkts respectively. Gill and Iyer score 92 and 82, Kohli 88. India now top points table, semifinal spot secured.

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India book Cricket World Cup knockout spot with demolition of Sri Lanka

Seven wins from seven for hosts after 302-run margin of victory

Evening Standard

India hammer woeful Sri Lanka to book place in World Cup knockout stages

Mohammed Shami took five wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 55.

The Independent UK

7 in a row! How unstoppable India demolished hapless Sri Lanka to march into ODI World Cup semis

NEW DELHI: A power-packed batting effort was followed by a demolition job by the pacers as Team India's dream run at the ongoing ODI World Cup continued with an incredible 302-run hammering of Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Times of India

Mohammed Siraj breathes fire as Sri Lanka slump to 3-4 against India in chase of 358

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj came up with a sensational bowling display as Sri Lanka faced a catastrophic collapse, falling to three for four against India in the ICC World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer shine as India power to 357-8 against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli fell short of matching Sachin Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 one-day international centuries, but his contribution assisted India in setting a formidable total of 357-8 against Sri Lanka, as the unbeaten World Cup hosts inched closer to securing a spot in the semi-finals in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Why Sri Lanka players are wearing black armbands in Cricket World Cup match against India

Sri Lanka took on India in Mumbai during the group stage of the Cricket World Cup 2023

The Independent UK

Fans 'heartbroken' as Virat Kohli misses record-equalling 49th ODI ton, again

NEW DELHI: It was another 'so near, yet so far' moment at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai as batting virtuoso Virat Kohli missed out on his record-equalling 49th one-day international century against Sri Lanka at the World Cup on Thursday.

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Watch: Shubman Gill's cracking hit leaves Virat Kohli in disbelief

NEW DELHI: As opener Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli laid an attractive 189-run stand to help India recover from early Rohit Sharma blow against Sri Lanka, both the batters dealt severely with the Lankan bowlers at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Times of India

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar brings the World Cup trophy to the field ahead of India-Sri Lanka match

NEW DELHI: Batting legend Sachin Tendulkar brought the coveted World Cup trophy to the field before India's match against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Independent UK

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket World Cup result as Bumrah, Siraj and Shami skittle Sri Lanka for 55

Follow all the action, latest updates and live scorecard from the Wankhede Stadium below

The Times of India

India vs Sri Lanka, ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka players wear black armbands in memory of legendary 'Uncle' Percy

NEW DELHI: The Sri Lankan cricket team paid tribute to their beloved 'legendary cheerleader' Percy Abeysekera, who passed away recently at the age of 87, during their World Cup match against India on Thursday. Abeysekera, affectionately known as 'Uncle Percy,' had been a passionate supporter of Sri Lankan cricket and…

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Watch: Rohit Sharma bowled by a beauty in World Cup match against Sri Lanka

NEW DELHI: Captain Rohit Sharma was two runs short of becoming the first Indian to score 400 runs in this edition of the World Cup.

The Independent UK

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE: Cricket World Cup score as Rohit Sharma dismissed with stunning Madushanka delivery

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The Times of India

World Cup: Sri Lanka ask India to bat first in Mumbai

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka captain Kusal Mendis won the toss and chose to bowl against India in the 33rd match of the ICC Cricket World Cup match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

India skittle Sri Lanka for 55 in 302-run thrashing: Cricket World Cup 2023 – as it happened

Over-by-over report: India’s swashbuckling batting and brilliant seam bowling was too hot for Sri Lanka to handle as India hammered them by 302 runs to secure their semi-final slot

The Hindu

New Zealand World Cup campaign on shaky ground as losses, injuries pile up

NZ leave Pune sore/sorry after 3rd WC defeat in succession. Injury toll mounting; Matt Henry unlikely to feature vs Pakistan. Neesham nursing wrist injury; Ferguson Achilles injury. NZ cling to 4th place, 2 pts ahead of Pakistan. Need wins vs Pakistan/Sri Lanka for semi-finals.

The Times of India

Any team in the world would want a bowling attack like India's: Chris Silverwood

MUMBAI: A major reason why India have been an unstoppable force in the 2023 ODI World Cup so far has been their lethal bowling, which has never allowed the opposition batsmen to put up something substantial that can challenge the hosts' batters. In Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep…

The Hindu

IND vs SL | India must keep the winning tempo going against Sri Lanka

India must not loosen up and keep the winning tempo going against Sri Lanka as it sends a message to the opposition that they are determined to win the trophy at home, writes Sunil Gavaskar in his column for The Hindu

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