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Why India is under fire over pitch change controversy ahead of Cricket World Cup final

Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar says ‘morons’ saying pitch change benefited Indian side should ‘just shut up’

The Independent UK

Shut up, stop taking potshots at India: Gavaskar on pitch controversy

Sunil Gavaskar dismisses conspiracy theories around pitch for India-NZ WC semifinal, asks "morons" to shut up. India won by 70-runs to reach 2023 World Cup final. Pitch alteration reports emerged before match

The Hindu

From Gavaskar to Djokovic, sports world hails 'Super Human' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: As cricket enthusiasts around the world celebrated Virat Kohli's record-breaking 50th ODI century, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar remarked that if Sachin Tendulkar had set the bar, Virat Kohli, a "superhuman," came and elevated it even further. The cricketing world echoed in unison to acknowledge and honor this remarkable…

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India vs New Zealand: Those edge of the seat thrillers

It's not one of the most storied rivalries, but India vs New Zealand clashes over the years have had their share of edge-of-the-seat tension. Through the 1980s, 90s and the first decade of the 2000s, it used to be a battle of equals, but in the last 10 years, India…

The Times of India

Kane Williamson will know how to tackle Kuldeep Yadav, says Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: During this World Cup, India's formidable pace attack has often been successful in dismantling opposition line-ups. However, on the occasions when the pace bowlers faced challenges, India's spinners stepped up to the task.

The Times of India

‘A metaphor for life’: Bollywood’s stormy love affair with Indian cricket

Bollywood has had a rocky relationship with cricket over the decades, often reflecting India’s changing society.

Al Jazeera

At charity event in Bengaluru, Gavaskar raises awareness about congenital heart defects

Sunil Gavaskar, veteran cricketer & Chair of Heart to Heart Foundation, hosted charity dinner in Bengaluru to enable free pediatric heart surgeries. He said it was more fulfilling than his cricketing career & The Rotary Club of Bangalore auctioned his memorabilia to raise funds. He also expressed hope that Rohit…

The Hindu

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Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs SA | A record equalled and an Indian win — a perfect birthday gift for Virat Kohli

Gavaskar-Tendulkar-Kohli: India's batting excellence has seen a seamless transition over the last 5 decades. Tendulkar was Gavaskar's fan, and Kohli's idol. On his 35th b'day, Kohli equalled Tendulkar's 49 ODI tons, and led India to a 243-run win over South Africa. A record equalled and a victory - the perfect…

The Hindu

World Cup, India vs South Africa: Temba Bavuma's time to step into the glare

KOLKATA: Cricket is replete with short men of tall stature - Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Aravinda de Silva to name a few. Can Temba Bavuma make this list?

The Times of India

'I took 40 balls to get off the mark': Sunil Gavaskar's ultimate praise for Glenn Maxwell

NEW DELHI: As Glenn Maxwell smoked the fastest-ever ODI World Cup century on Wednesday against Netherlands -- off just 40 balls -- legendary Sunil Gavaskar was in all praise of the swashbuckling all-rounder.

The Times of India

Bishan Singh Bedi: An artist, a rebel and forever cricket romantic

NEW DELHI: He could mess with a batter's mind with his flighted deliveries, give administrators sleepless nights being a quintessential rebel and then floor a youngster with his magnanimity.

The Times of India

'Jasprit Bumrah should have been given a break against Bangladesh': Former Indian skipper slams team management's call

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar is totally flummoxed with Indian team management's call to not rest pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah against Bangladesh with an aim to keep him fresh for the more challenging ODI World Cup contest against New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday.

The Times of India

‘Didn’t your father teach you..?’: Sunil Gavaskar asks Mitchell Marsh, gets quick-witted response

NEW DELHI: Australia achieved their first win in the 2023 ODI World Cup with a convincing five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their third league game on Monday. Mitchell Marsh played a crucial role with a match-winning knock of 52 runs, enabling Australia to comfortably chase down the target of…

The Times of India

Cricket's Olympic return draws an enthusiastic response from around the world

Cricket’s return to the Olympic program for the 2028 Los Angeles Games drew an enthusiastic response from around the world

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World Cup: The perfect 10 iconic India vs Pakistan ODIs

A 7-0 scoreline in World Cups might suggest India have overwhelmingly dominated Pakistan in One-Day cricket. But this lop-sided head-to-head is misleading. There was a period when an India win against Pakistan was a once-in-a-blue-moon affair.

The Hindu

The World Cup as a farewell tour for top players is well established

Players use the World Cup as a farewell tour, with a long list of stars who have done so. Retirement today is not always the end of a career, with some players unretiring or continuing in other formats. It is important for players to get a proper farewell, with Sachin…

The Hindu

How a passion for quizzing and sport kicked off this writer’s career

Cricket trivia changed Joy Bhattacharjya’s life. In 1996, he got a job researching a cricket quiz, leading to 25 years in sports. He set quizzes for several cricketers and cricketing teams, and has now co-authored a book on cricket trivia, The Great Indian Cricket Circus

The Times of India

Watch: Sachin Tendulkar presents PM Narendra Modi Indian cricket team jersey

NEW DELHI: Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar presented the Indian cricket team jersey to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the international cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday.

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ODI World Cup 2023: All you need to know about 10 iconic venues

The 13th edition of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup will feature matches across ten venues in India. From Chennai to Dharamsala, cricket enthusiasts from all over the world will converge to witness the pinnacle of the global game.

The Times of India

Shiva’s crescent to crown Kashi stadium; ’83 World Cup heroes to attend foundation-laying

VARANASI: The facade of the proposed international cricket stadium at Ganjari will bear features reminiscent of Kashi and its lord Vishwanath.

The Hindu

Review of Aditya Bhushan’s Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative: True-blue opener

Aditya Bhushan's book ‘Guts amidst Bloodbath, The Aunshuman Gaekwad Narrative’ chronicles the life of cricketer Aunshuman Gaekwad. It details his grit against the West Indian fast bowlers, his links to royalty, and his multiple roles as coach, selector, and BCCI official. Gaekwad's own words, quotes from his team-mates, and anecdotes…

The Times of India

Sunil Gavaskar wants 'real story' behind Asia Cup venue fiasco

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar expressed his curiosity over the undisclosed reasons behind the decision not to relocate the Asia Cup Super Four matches from Colombo to the drier Hambantota, emphasizing the importance of considering the broader perspective in such situations.

The Hindu

India will be known as sporting country in 10-15 years: Sunil Gavaskar

India to become sporting country in 10-15 yrs: Gavaskar lauds Neeraj, Praggnanandhaa & Prannoy. He was elated to witness Chopra's gold medal win & backs Praggnanandhaa to win many accolades. He also warned against overlooking Sri Lanka in Asia Cup & said players must rest if they have niggles.

The Times of India

In 10-15 years, India will also be called a sporting country: Sunil Gavaskar

MUMBAI: At a time when Team India is gearing up for the Asia Cup and the World Cup, the stupendous performances of India’s top sportspersons in other disciplines have given the country plenty of reasons to celebrate.

The Times of India

We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

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