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“Wherever you play, they prepare pitches according to the home team’s strength,” says former curator of Narendra Modi Stadium

Dhiraj Parsana, the former pitch curator of the Narendra Modi Stadium, erstwhile known as Motera Stadium, said preparing the wicket to suit the home team is a common practice across the globe. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/5ngPSJ4

Dominica withdraws its bid to co-host the T20 World Cup 2024

The Dominican government cited inability to have the stadium and infrastructure ready on time as the reason for withdrawal from hosting the tournament. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/xOpv0ez

How R. Sridhar, T. Dilip are inspiring next production line of fielding coaches from Hyderabad

Hyderabad continues to give back to Indian cricket - not just players but fielding coaches too.  from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/JcS95ft

Uganda qualifies for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024

With five wins from their six games, Uganda has ensured a top-two finish in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier and booked its ticket for the T20 World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/EPc3Tae

Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood’s contract upgraded from D to B category

The 34-year-old Masood was named Test captain on November 15 until the conclusion of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 cycle, after Babar Azam stepped down, following Pakistan’s 50-over World Cup debacle in India. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/v4PMi01

Ashwin: Virat Kohli most “cerebral cricketer”, but I’m envious of Ravindra Jadeja

In an exclusive chat with veteran India batter WV Raman, Ravichandran Ashwin talks about the insecurities of being a cricketer, why he is envious of Ravindra Jadeja and much more. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/SgWlnAp

Maxwell’s ‘Big Show’ trumps Gaikwad’s maiden century as Australia pips India in run-fest to keep series alive

Maxwell, who increasingly looks more of a superman with a bat in his hand, played a blinder to give Australia a stunning last-ball victory, by five wickets, in the third T20I at the ACA Stadium on Tuesday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/wmLisxu

Glenn Maxwell hits joint-fastest T20I century by an Australian

Maxwell scores 100 runs in just 47 balls becoming the join-fastest Australian player to complete a century in its history of T20Is. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/hHtbKWl

IND vs AUS 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction: India vs Australia predicted playing XI, line-ups, full squads

IND vs AUS: Here are the fantasy and playing XI predictions for the third T20I between India and Australia in Guwahati on Tuesday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Ifa20GS

IND vs AUS Live Streaming Info, 3rd T20I: When and where to watch India vs Australia T20 series live?

IND vs AUS: Here are all the live streaming and telecast details for the third T20I between India and Australia, to be held on Tuesday in Guwahati. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/ExeG4aH

Australia updates T20 squad for India tour, six World Cup winners returning home

Jetting in as reinforcements are ‘keeper-batter Josh Phillippe and big-hitter Ben McDermott, who have already joined the squad and are available for tonight’s third T20. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/iAPTSXF

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Gujarat’s Urvil Patel smashes 41-ball hundred, records second-fastest List A ton by an Indian

Featuring in his first List A game since 2018, Patel smashed a quickfire 41-ball ton in a 160-run chase while opening the batting against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/najRoHs

Hardik Pandya returns to Mumbai Indians, MI makes formal announcement ahead of IPL auction

It was an all-cash, one-way transaction. MI freed up finances by trading Aussie all-rounder Cameron Green to RCB for Rs 17.5 crore. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/q59ukcV

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 Live Score: Tamil Nadu takes on Bengal, Mumbai aims to tame Railways

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023: Get the Live Cricket Score, News, Squads and Latest Scorecard of today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/4Wbx7Nc

India vs Australia Live Streaming Info: When and where to watch IND vs AUS 2nd T20I Live? All you need to know

India vs Australia 2nd T20 Live Streaming Info: India will take on Australia in the second T20 at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Joig5Kv

Mohammed Shami, the good samaritan - shares video after helping road accident victim in Nainital

“I am so happy to save someone,” Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami said after he helped a road accident victim in Nainital. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/zf4H0ja

Joe Root of Rajasthan Royals opts out of IPL 2024

Root was picked for his base price of Rs. 1 crore at the 2023 IPL auction and played three matches for Rajasthan Royals, scoring 10 runs and bowling two overs without picking a wicket. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/RyGphnO

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Tanmay, Rohit fashion Hyderabad’s 17-run win over Jharkhand

Tanmay Agarwal’s century and Rohit Rayudu’s three for 48 helped Hyderabad register its second win in as many games in the 2023-24 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/J0EAuwT

India U-19 squad for Asia Cup announced, Uday Saharan to lead

The junior cricket selection committee picked a 15-member touring party and three travelling standby players. The selection committee has also named four additional reserve players. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/LkFXqZc

Australian spinner Nathan Lyon mocks England’s ‘Bazball’

Lyon said he did not see ‘Bazball’ -- named after England Test coach Brendon McCullum -- in the two Ashes matches he played before he got injured and missed the next three. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/h5MavA0

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 LIVE Score, Round 2: Mayank Agarwal departs early for KAR vs UTK; TN bats first; HYD faces JHA

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 LIVE Score: Get the Live Cricket Score, News, Squads and Latest Scorecard of today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/uyHr50A

The promise and pain of Ashok Menaria

In 2012, Sunil Gavaskar identified Menaria as ‘one for the future’. But the journey since hasn’t exactly been smooth. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/cFZp5qs

Rashid Khan undergoes lower-back surgery

A statement issued by the ACB on Friday said Rashid, who played a vital role in the team’s success against sides such as England and Pakistan in the World Cup in India, had been operated upon by a top surgeon in the UK. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/QGLfvam

English domestic schedule ‘unsustainable’: Professional Cricketers Association

The County Championship will run from April to September with a break for T20 Blast competition and One-Day Cup. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Edog2as

IND vs AUS: India chases 209 to record highest T20I run chase, beats Australia by two wickets 

India had to pull off a record run chase to begin the fine-match T20 series on a winning note, and it did as the home side beat the visitor by two wickets. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/VnRhJUf

Rashid Khan out of Big Bash League with back injury

The world’s top-ranked T20I bowler was due to play for the Adelaide Strikers for a seventh year at the tournament starting next month. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/chERfqs

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24 LIVE Score, Round 1: Unadkat’s Saurashtra faces Samson’s Kerala; Toss, Playing XI updates soon

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023 LIVE: Get the Live Cricket Score, News, Squads and Latest Scorecard of today’s Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/T7tsCwy

India vs Australia 1st T20I: IND vs AUS Predicted playing XI; Dream11 prediction

Four days after it crashed to a World Cup final defeat, India will take on Australia in the first of a five-match T20I series. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/dYzsWGx

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Maharashtra aims to secure spot in knockouts after last season final loss

Maharashtra, the runner-up from the previous edition; Hyderabad, Vidarbha, Services, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Manipur, and Meghalaya comprise Group B. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Jmae2rH

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Full schedule, teams, squads, date, venues

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Here’s a look at the full match schedule, venues, time and teams featuring in the VHT 2023-24 from November 23 to December 16. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/3cI1lgn

IPL 2024: Gautam Gambhir returns to Kolkata Knight Riders as mentor

Gambhir was a member of KKR from 2011 to 2017 and led to the team to two titles in 2012 and 2014 as well as the runner-up finish in Champions League T20 in 2014. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/6rxVFQi

All Cricket Australia matches to be broadcast by Star Sports in India

Along with international cricket, Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will broadcast in India accompanied by commentary in Hindi and regional languages. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/A4WCJUh

Sportstar’s ICC ODI World Cup 2023 team of the tournament: Rohit, Kohli, Shami, Maxwell among stars in XI

From Rohit Sharma to Glenn Maxwell, here is a look at Sportstar’s ICC ODI World Cup 2023 team of the tournament. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/sQDmw7a

IND vs AUS T20Is: David Warner withdraws from series, Aaron Hardie named replacement

IND vs AUS: All-rounder Aaron Hardie has joined the 15-member squad as a replacement for Warner, having made his ODI and T20I debuts during the tour of South Africa in September. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/35IKDtv

West Indies squad for England ODIs: Holder, Pooran out; Uncapped Rutherford, Forde included

The team led by Shai Hope faces England on December 3 and 6 in Antigua, and on December 9 in Barbados. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/AiODcVo

Best batting performances in ICC World Cup 2023

ICC World Cup: Here are the top five batting performances from the CWC 2023 in India. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/6CmI9df

World Cup 2023: From Kohli to Daryl Mitchell - top five run-getters

from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/CnBq6Gs

India should be smart in terms of pacers’ workload management, says Mhambrey after World Cup final

Over the last few weeks, India’s pace trio - Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj - dominated the tournament, from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/R29nGuW

Pat Cummins relishes reaching ‘pinnacle of international cricket’ as Australia crowned ICC World Cup for sixth time

Chasing a rather tricky total, Australia struggled at 47 for three at one stage before Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne stepped up and stitched a match-winning partnership. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/zOaC0iZ

India vs Australia Dream11 Prediction, ICC World Cup 2023 Final: IND vs AUS predicted XI, fantasy team, squads

IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 Final: Get the Dream11 fantasy tips, predicted XI, and squads for the CWC23 Final match between India and Australia in Ahmedabad on November 19. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/3GrgSPv

IND vs AUS head-to-head in ODI World Cup: India vs Australia WC results and records

IND vs AUS: Find all the records, results and stats from ODI World Cup matches between India and Australia. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/HWjUOhs

IND vs AUS head-to-head record in ODIs: India vs Australia overall stats, most runs, wickets

IND vs AUS, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023: Here are all the head-to-head stats and numbers you need to know ahead of the India vs Australia final match on Sunday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/dRn5zQf

Miandad and Shoaib Akhtar lash out at PCB for “forcing” Babar to step down from captaincy

Miandad said Babar remained the future of Pakistan cricket and he had been badly treated by the Board. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/xTL6oct

IND vs AUS Final, World Cup 2023: Toss factor in Ahmedabad; will captains choose to bat or bowl?

IND vs AUS Final: At the 2023 World Cup, the toss hasn’t played a significant role at the venue, with teams winning the toss emerging victorious on two occasions but also facing defeat on two instances. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/P61JLim

Wagner replaces injured Henry for Bangladesh Tests

New Zealand will be playing two Tests in Bangladesh, with the first one starting on November 28. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/EfOZ1cC

ODI World Cup finals: Memorable moments over the years

from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/C9BDrdi

Australia’s ‘happy association’ with knockouts continues but South Africa shows resilience in latest World Cup semis saga

South Africa is viewed as an overhyped disappointment in ICC events, but its exploits in this World Cup should go a long way towards shedding that perception. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/i3AzRoB

AUS vs SA, World Cup 2023: PowerPlay performance separated us, says South Africa coach Walter after semifinal loss

South Africa was reduced to 24-4 following incisive new-ball spells from Josh Hazlewood and Starc, while Travis Head and David Warner added 60 in the first six overs for Australia in a 213-chase. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/fQgplaP

ODI World Cup: Australia withstands fighting South Africa in a thrilling semifinal

The Australians, never one to back down from a fight, will take on India in what should be a classic final on Sunday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/SUFt2jH

Best ODI bowling figures: Shami’s 7/57 in India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 semifinal takes him to no. 14 in all-time list

Here is a look at the best-bowling figures in ODIs. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/ObQ9qpu

Subrata Roy, founder of Sahara Group and owner of former IPL team, passes away

Roy passed away on Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension and diabetes. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Cp9102M

‘Driven: The Virat Kohli Story’ - a front-row seat to witness the evolution of a cricketing legend

One of the highlights of this edition is an entire chapter dedicated to Virat’s World Cup exploits, a crucial aspect of his career that has left an indelible mark on the cricketing world. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/O8Qxb5R

IND vs NZ: India overall record in ODI World Cup semifinals; full list of results, stats, trivia

IND vs NZ, ICC World Cup 2023: India heads into the clash against New Zealand on Wednesday with four losses and three wins in its seven semifinals appearances in the tournament so far. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Bo3wpS8

World Cup 2023: David Beckham likely to attend IND vs NZ semifinal clash at Wankhede

Beckham is in India on a three-day visit in his role as a Goodwill Ambassador of UNICEF which has a tie-up with the ICC to promote inclusion and gender equality in cricket. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/IniK3LE

WATCH: Thomas Muller cheers for Team India after being gifted World Cup 2023 jersey

The German star was also gifted a jersey during India’s previous ODI World Cup campaign in 2019 and had posted a picture posing with it then. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/UVm6sTL

World Cup 2023: Key takes responsibility for England’s poor tournament

Defending champion England, led by captain Jos Buttler, suffered six defeats in its first seven matches of the tournament and failed to qualify for the semi-finals, finishing in seventh place in the points table. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/9WbkndH

ODI World Cup: We have been doing fielding awards for last four months, says coach Dilip

While he offered a guarded ‘wait and watch’ answer when asked about who is the latest winner of the fielding medal, he was more elaborate about other aspects linked to fielding and the team. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/rV74Osz

Longest winning streaks in ODI World Cup: Australia at top, India nears nine-game run ahead of IND vs NED

Here is the list of longest winning streaks registered by a team in the 50-over World Cup. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/S6lvMAw

Fifth is where we deserve to finish, says Mickey Arthur after Pakistan’s loss against England

Arthur stated that the loss of pacer Naseem Shah ahead of the marquee tournament hurt the bowling unit’s equilibrium. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/Yaw0kWf

ENG vs PAK head-to-head record in ODI World Cup: England vs Pakistan WC results, batting and bowling records

ENG vs PAK: Find all the records, results and stats from ODI World Cup matches between England and Pakistan. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/niaWNlR

South Africa vs Afghanistan LIVE streaming info, ICC World Cup 2023: When and where to watch SA v AFG CWC match today?

SA vs AFG: Here are the live streaming details for the South Africa vs Afghanistan ODI World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad on Friday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/o27XH4C

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2023-24: Venues, Groups, Dates

The tournament will have 38 teams divided into five groups. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/JcueflD

NZ vs SL Dream11 Prediction, ICC World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka predicted XI, fantasy team, squads

NZ vs SL, World Cup 2023: Get all the predictions, fantasy team picks and predicted playing XIs for New Zealand vs Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/FwLrBYZ

Meg Lanning announces international retirement, to continue playing league cricket

Meg Lanning is a seven-time World Cup winner, five of which she captained Australia to and is also the country’s most prolific runscorer across all formats of the game. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/TM4Dr9e

ENG vs NED: Buttler lauds Stokes’ ‘exceptional’ century as England beats Netherlands in ICC World Cup 2023

While the all-rounder had had a quiet tournament coming into game against the Netherlands, he scored a century as England registered its second win in this World Cup. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/NlP7Ite

The drama of Maxwell’s 201: Prevents hat-trick, survives LBW scare, dropped chance on way to one of ODI World Cup’s greatest centuries

At what moment during his mind boggling 128-ball 201 Maxwell stumbled upon the prospect of it being his, and Australia’s, night is hard to guess. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/lMr5N4O

ENG vs NED Dream11 Prediction, World Cup 2023: England vs Netherlands predicted XI, squads, fantasy tips

World Cup 2023, ENG vs NED: Get all the fantasy tips, predicted XIs and squads for the England vs Netherlands CWC 2023 match in Pune on Wednesday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/UqcTDZs

Maxwell innings probably the greatest-ever in ODIs, says Pat Cummins after win against Afghanistan

Australia was left reeling at 91 for 7 when Cummins walked out to bat. A defeat loomed but Maxwell battled cramps and guided the team home, with an unbeaten 201. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/bZFGTm1

ICC World Cup 2023, AUS vs AFG: List of all records broken during Australia vs Afghanistan CWC 2023 match

AUS vs AFG: Here are all the records broken during the Australia vs Afghanistan ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Mumbai on Tuesday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/jX4AsZc

Australia vs Afghanistan, LIVE Streaming Info, World Cup 2023: When and where to watch AUS v AFG match today?

AUS vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Check the live streaming and broadcast details for Australia vs Afghanistan on November 7 in Mumbai. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/fkTpyZY

Shakib about Mathews’ timed out dismissal controversy: Umpire asked me if I was serious

Mathews became the first player in the 146-year history of international cricket to suffer the dismissal when he exceeded the two-minute limit to take strike when he arrived at the crease to bat. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/4tYNLzB

Syed Mushtaq Ali 2023, Punjab vs Baroda: Live Streaming info, Match timings, Squads - all you need to know

Here are the squads, match details and live streaming info as Punjab faces Baroda in the 2023 Syed Mushtaq Ali final at Mohali on Monday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/mRx8krz

ICC World Cup 2023, IND vs SA: List of all records broken during India vs South Africa CWC 2023 match

IND vs SA: Here are all the records broken during the India vs South Africa ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match in Kolkata on Sunday. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/QuIFHGB

IND vs SA, World Cup 2023: Team India taking it one match at a time, says Jadeja after emphatic South Africa win

The all-rounder was a happy man after scoring handy runs and grabbing a five-for against South Africa, all vital contributions towards India’s emphatic triumph at the Eden Gardens. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/qAO6wGy

IND vs SA: Leading run-scorers in India vs South Africa World Cup matches

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ENG vs AUS, World Cup 2023: Australia registers fifth consecutive win, knocks England out of tournament

A sixth defeat in seven matches marks the end of England’s hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. Australia, on the other hand, placed one foot in the semifinal door. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/GCRVdXk

ICC World Cup 2023: Coach Ryan Cook says Champions Trophy qualification will give Netherlands something to play for

“We obviously found out about the Champions Trophy qualifications just the other day. We’ll obviously have to look at how that looks now, going into the game against England and India...,” Cook said. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/wJaKI6r

Netherlands vs Afghanistan LIVE Streaming Info, World Cup 2023: When and where to watch NED vs AFG match today?

NED vs AFG, ODI World Cup 2023: Check the live streaming and broadcast details for Netherlands vs Afghanistan match on November 3 in Lucknow. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/4uUw1RK

ICC World Cup: I judge myself through my rhythm not wickets - Siraj after three-wicket haul against Sri Lanka

Siraj has so far taken nine wickets from seven games once again looked in rhythm during his wonderful spell of 3/16 in 7 overs as India bowled Sri Lanka for a paltry 55. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/8mW0IAJ

ICC World Cup 2023: Jansen poised to add new chapter to South Africa’s rich history of all-rounders

No bowler has taken more wickets in this World Cup than South Africa’s Jansen, and among bowlers to have taken 10 or more wickets, nobody has scored more runs than him. from | Sportstar https://ift.tt/x1JET7Q