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Middle-order should have played with a ‘do or die’ mindset: Wasim Akram on India's World Cup final loss

India vs Australia World Cup: Wasim Akram felt that although pressure was on Rahul to play a composed innings, he also sensed that the middle-order batters could have approached the game with a “do or die” mindset.

The Hindu

'If Hardik was there...': Wasim Akram sheds light on KL Rahul's painstaking knock in World Cup final

NEW DELHI: KL Rahul scored a painstaking 107-ball 66 in India's World Cup final loss against Australia and Pakistan legend Wasim Akram feels that the middle-order batter couldn't play fearlessly as the side had a long tail.

The Times of India

Wasim Akram criticises change in opening bowling template by India for World Cup final

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan skipper and iconic left-arm fast-bowler Wasim Akram has expressed his belief that India should have adhered to their successful opening bowling template instead of making changes in the final of the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, where they ultimately faced defeat against Australia.

The Times of India

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'Sudhar jao yaar': Mohammed Shami slams ex-Pakistan players for creating controversies during World Cup

NEW DELHI: After rattling batters in the just-concluded ODI World Cup, India's star pacer Mohammed Shami took on Pakistan's controversy-mongers in a recent interview and went on to slam those former Pakistan cricketers who wanted to grab attention with their controversial comments, which showed them in poor light.

The Times of India

'Bas wicket jaane wali hai': The lethal Mohammed Shami hailed by Misbah-ul-Haq

NEW DELHI: India pacer Mohammed Shami stormed his way to the top of the list of wicket-takers in this ICC World Cup with a seven-wicket burst on Wednesday that took the hosts to the final with a 70-run victory over New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The Times of India

IND vs NZ | Nasser Hussain, Wasim Akram laud India’s ‘genuine hero’ Rohit Sharma

South Africa vs Australia Semifinal: Australia, a five-time champion, face South Africa in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup 2023.

The Hindu

When Sachin Tendulkar scored 49 ODI centuries, I thought kaun karega yaar: Wasim Akram in awe of Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: In India's ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, skipper Rohit Sharma led from the front after opting to bat first. He once again infused that fearless approach to India's game with a 29-ball 47, after which it was Virat Kohli who…

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On this day: Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut against Pakistan in Karachi

NEW DELHI: On November 15, 1989, a 16-year-old prodigy named Sachin Tendulkar made his international debut against Pakistan in Karachi, setting in motion a cricketing odyssey that spanned an unparalleled 24-year career. Facing a formidable Pakistan bowling attack featuring legends like Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis, Sachin was dismissed for…

The Times of India

No player like Rohit Sharma in world cricket: Wasim Akram heaps praise on India captain

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma not only plundered records in the massive World Cup win against the Netherlands but also won accolades from the greatest left-arm pacer ever to play the game.

The Times of India

'Pool of players...': Experts explain what Pakistan need to learn from India after World Cup debacle

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captains lamented that their team made no improvement in the last four years, from the 2019 World Cup to the ongoing edition, after they found themselves in similar situations of failing to progress into the knockout stages due to inferior net run rate.

The Times of India

Unwelcome, feuding and beleaguered: Pakistan’s World Cup is on the ropes

Given the discord inside and outside the team camp it is remarkable that they have even a theoretical chance of reaching the semi-finals by beating England

The Guardian - UK

Lock England dressing room, get them timed out: Wasim Akram's hilarious take on Pakistan's semi-final chances

NEW DELHI: New Zealand have virtually knocked both Afghanistan and Pakistan out of the race to the ICC World Cup semi-finals, leaving the two teams only mathematically alive after Sri Lanka proved to be no match for the Kiwis in their last league fixture in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

Trent Boult becomes first New Zealand bowler to claim 50 wickets in ODI World Cup

NEW DELHI: Paceman Trent Boult achieved the distinction of becoming the first New Zealand bowler to claim 50 wickets in the ICC ODI World Cup during the match against Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday.

The Times of India

'Wahi se andar, wahi se bahar': Wasim Akram explains how Indian bowlers are bossing the World Cup

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami has featured only in half the matches India have played so far in this ODI World Cup and is still the team's highest wicket-taker, led by his two five-wicket hauls in four games since the right-arm pacer was brought into the playing eleven following Hardik Pandya's…

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Still base, arm swing, golf: Experts decode Glenn Maxwell's power hitting

NEW DELHI: Glenn Maxwell took Australia to the ICC World Cup semi-finals literally on one leg, as the six he whipped to signal his double century as well as Australia's victory exemplified how he maneuvered his injured state to produce one of the most sensational knocks in ODI cricket, especially…

The Times of India

'Iss debate ka koi answer nahi aana…': Wasim Akram on Angelo Mathews' controversial 'timed out' dismissal

NEW DELHI: The hottest talking point right now at the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup is not who will make it into the remaining two semi-final slots, but was it right to give Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews timed out against Bangladesh on Monday.

The Times of India

'Jahaan se woh ball karte hain...': Shoaib Malik explains why Ravindra Jadeja is tough to face

NEW DELHI: India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja played a big part in keeping the hosts’ unbeaten run intact against South Africa on Sunday, contributing with both bat and ball. Jadeja scored an unbeaten 29, off 15 balls, and took his maiden World Cup five-wicket haul to dismantle the Proteas run chase.

The Times of India

'Yeh planning se hota hai...': Wasim Akram on India's unbeaten run in World Cup

NEW DELHI: As India's juggernaut continues to roll on in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, the most pertinent question on the minds of the opponents, fans and experts alike is that 'what is the way to stop this Indian team?'

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'Beizzati apni toh karaani hi karaani...': Wasim Akram tears apart 'different balls for Indian bowlers' conspiracy theory

NEW DELHI: A conspiracy theory has been going around for the last few days, especially in Pakistan, that Indian pacers are extremely successful in the ongoing ODI World Cup because they are getting a different set of balls from the ICC. Former Pakistan cricketer Hasan Raza on Friday poured fuel…

The Times of India

'A complete batter...': Wasim Akram heaps praise on 'best' Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: Modern day great Virat Kohli faced a heartbreak at Wankhede stadium on Thursday, missing out on the chance to equal Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 One Day International (ODI) hundreds again. But he showed his class with a solid 88, off 94 balls, while adding a match-turning 189…

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

Watch: Wasim Akram explains how Pakistan can still reach the World Cup semi-finals

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has kept their chances of qualifying for the ICC World Cup semi-finals alive, but the 1992 champions still rely on favourable results in other matches, especially the ones involving New Zealand.

The Times of India

World Cup: Shaheen Shah Afridi spreads his wings

KOLKATA: There is an aggressive intent that Shaheen Shah Afridi hides behind his shy smile. An intent to go for the kill.

The Times of India

Why Pakistan bowlers cannot bowl like Jasprit Bumrah? Wasim Akram explains

NEW DELHI: India bowlers are getting well-deserved accolades after India's thumping win over England while defending a small total in Lucknow on Sunday.

The Times of India

'That's a lot of wickets…': Mohammed Shami's World Cup records amaze Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq

NEW DELHI: Experienced India pacer Mohammed Shami impressed all with his wicket-taking abilities in the two matches he has played for India in the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup, taking nine wickets at an outstanding average of just 8.44.

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