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Dawid Malan. (Photo Source: ARUN SANKAR/AFP via Getty Images) Defending champions England have had a shoddy campaign thus far in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 , having won just one of the six games they have played. Jos Buttler and Co. started with a comprehensive defeat versus New Zealand before getting off the mark against Bangladesh. However, after that win, the team from Europe has been annihilated in four consecutive matches and is languishing at the bottom of the points table. Furthermore, to add to their woes the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Sunday that the top seven teams on the table after the end of the league phase along with hosts Pakistan will qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. Therefore, England's dismal World Cup performance could have severe implications for their future. Dawid Malan, who is England's leading run-getter in the tournament thus far with 236 runs at 39.33, said that a lot is at stake in his team's three remaini

Percy Abeysekara. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Afghanistan take down Sri Lanka in Pune to stay alive in the semi-final race Afghanistan beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Match 30 of ODI World Cup 2023 at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune. (READ MORE) 2. Please do not believe WhatsApp forwards, I have no connection to cricket whatsoever: Ratan Tata Ratan Tata clarified that he has made no suggestions to the ICC regarding a fine or reward for any cricketer. (READ MORE) 3. Afghanistan's chase strategy revealed through dugout whiteboard A whiteboard was placed besides the Afghanistan dugout during the ODI World Cup game against Sri Lanka, with the chase strategy of the 'Blue Tigers' written in it. (READ MORE) 4. ODI World Cup 2023: Where will India play their Semi-final? India have one foot in the semi-finals of the ODI World Cup and there has been a lot of confusion regarding where they could play that crucial game. (READ MORE) 5. In

Wasim Jaffer & Michael Vaughan. (Photo Source: Instagram/Getty Images) 1. ODI World Cup 2023: BCB mulls over making changes in coaching setup in aftermath of Bangladesh's dismal performance There could be wholesale changes in Bangladesh's coaching staff after the disappointing ODI World Cup 2023 campaign. (READ MORE) 2. CWC 2023: Kuldeep Yadav's spin wizardry leaves Jos Buttler dumfounded during IND vs ENG clash Kuldeep Yadav bowled a jaffe to dismiss Jos Buttler in India's ODI World Cup 2023 clash against England. (READ MORE) 3. IND vs ENG: Virat Kohli, Joe Root and Ben Stokes all dismissed for duck in World Cup for the first time An unwanted record was created during the India-England clash in the World Cup as Virat Kohli, Joe Root, and Ben Stokes were all dismissed without scoring. (READ MORE) 4. 'Happy b'day to the man who loves to eat his own words' - Wasim Jaffer trolls Michael Vaughan with a humorous birthday wish Wasim Jaffer came up w

Jos-Buttler-and-Rohit-Sharma. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India continued their purple patch in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 as they defeated England by 100 runs in Lucknow on Sunday, October 29 to climb to the top of the points table. Rohit Sharma orchestrated India's sixth win on the trot in the marquee event with an exceptional knock of 87 off 101 balls on a tricky surface. He started the game strongly, hitting boundaries at will but curbed his aggressive instincts and played to the situation after losing Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer in quick succession. Michael Vaughan lauded the 36-year-old for adjusting his game according to the match situation and soaking the pressure created by the English bowlers. "The captain set the foundation. India were in a precarious position at 30 for 3 and were under pressure. He got together with KL Rahul. Rohit’s mindset is to be aggressive, be positive, try and hit the boundaries, but he realised that he had

Babar Azam. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Pakistan could not perform according to their reputation in the Asia Cup and their campaign in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 is also turning out to be quite disappointing. To make matters worse, a WhatsApp chat of captain Babar Azam has been leaked on national TV by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf and it has added fuel to the fire They leaked Babar Azam’s private WhatsApp chats? Pakistani players ko milta kya hai ko unse itni expectations rakhte ho? This is disgusting, he still has three matches to play in this World Cup pic.twitter.com/8eHSG2oygT — Sushant Mehta (@SushantNMehta) October 29, 2023 More to Follow from Cricket News: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world | CricTracker.com https://ift.tt/WlSs3Q8

Indian-Team. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images) India's ODI World Cup 2023 campaign just got better as they annihilated England on Sunday, October 29 with a 100-run win in Lucknow. This was India's sixth win on the trot in the ongoing edition of the marquee event. The 'Men in Blue' are yet to lose a match. This was also the first time India defended a total in the 10-team tournament. Incidentally, this was their 59th win in ODI World Cup history, making them the second-most successful team after Australia. The five-time champions are sitting at the top of the pile with 73 victories. India went past New Zealand's tally of 58 wins in the history of the showpiece event. England has 50 wins in ODI World Cups, while Pakistan has 47. South Africa and West Indies have 43 wins apiece. India also has the second-highest winning percentage in ODI World Cups. They have come up trumps on 65.56 percent of their matches in the prestigious tournament. Australia on

Shadab Khan. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Former Pakistan cricketer Umar Gul has accused Shadab Khan of "faking" his injury against South Africa in the ongoing 2023 ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan a ll-rounder Shadab hit his head on the ground while trying to run out Quinton de Kock during South Africa's chase in Chennai on October 27. After some attention from the physiotherapist, Shadab walked off the field as a precaution for a concussion injury. However, seeing his injury, Gul had his doubts. “We dont know what kind of injury he had, but several questions are raised. Questions are raised when you fall, make an excuse of a concussion, walk out, physio checks you, and after a while you talk to people on the sidelines, then go inside again,” Umar Gul said on a Pakistan news channel. Umar Gul suggesting Shadab Khan was faking his injury against South Africa (video courtesy ARY) #CWC23 #PAKvSA pic.twitter.com/wi7Nw6Vgrl — Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) October 28, 2

Shakib Al Hasan. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Bangladesh's woes in the ODI World Cup 2023 continued as they lost their fifth straight game in the competition on Saturday, October 28 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Scott Edwards-led Netherlands defeated the Asian side by 87 runs in a low-scoring contest at the iconic venue. After the defeat, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan admitted that his verbal tussle with Tamim Iqbal prior to the start of the marquee event could have affected the morale of the players in his team. For the unversed, Tamim was excluded from Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup on fitness grounds. However, the southpaw later revealed that he had asked the selectors to not pick him after being asked by a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) member to relinquish his opening slot and bat in the middle order. Shakib publicly termed Tamim's behaviour as childish. “It might have affected the team. It’s not unusual. You don’t know what an individual has i

Cameron Green. (Photo Source: Twitter) Australia and New Zealand are set to lock horns in a crucial ODI World Cup 2023 clash in Dharamsala on Saturday, October 28. The two captains, Pat Cummins and Tom Latham, announced one change each to their playing XIs. While a fit-again Travis Head replaced all-rounder Cameron Green in the Australian side, James Neesham returned to the Kiwi playing XI in place of Mark Chapman, who has a 'calf niggle', as stated by Latham. For the unversed, Head fractured his left hand during the ODI series against South Africa prior to the World Cup. He was set to miss the first few matches in the marquee event but the Aussie selectors kept him in the squad because of the surreal form he has shown in 2023. Mitchell Marsh did relatively well during his stint as David Warner's opening partner in Head;s absence, however, there was no doubt about Head reprising his role once he recovered from his injury. Green, who played limited roles in the two g

Pak vs SA (Photo Source: X(Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Pakistan's World Cup dream in jeopardy as Proteas' juggernaut continues in Chennai Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to South Africa defeating Pakistan in game 26 of the ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE) 2. ‘Utterly nonsense’ - Harbhajan Singh lambasts Nasser Hussain for supporting decisions made during SA-PAK clash Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh came forward to lambast Nasser Hussain for supporting the various umpiring decisions taken during the PAK-SA clash. (READ MORE) 3. ‘Erroneously displayed’ - ICC clarifies Rassie van der Dussen’s unfortunate dismissal versus Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023 encounter An ICC spokesperson came forward to clarify the controversial dismissal of Rassie van der Dussen against Pakistan. (READ MORE) 4. ODI World Cup 2023: Why Aiden Markram wasn’t given out after leaving his ground against Pakistan? Read to find out why Aiden Markram was not given out when South A

Pak vs SA (Photo Source: X(Twitter) As South Africa defeated Pakistan in game 26 of the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, there were a lot of moments that came to the forefront and were branded as controversial. The same was the case when star batter Aiden Markram was not given out after walking well out of the crease. A short ball from Haris Rauf missed Markram and landed with a bounce straight into the hands of wicketkeeper Mohammed Rizwan. Bowing his head towards the ground and grinning, Markram made sure to tap his foot in the crease and walk up the pitch. At the same moment, Rizwan under-armed the ball back towards the direction of both the wickets and Rauf, and when the ball struck the stumps, Markram was well out of his ground. However, the ace batter was not given out, as there was no appeal made by the Pakistan team. Furthermore, there were doubts over whether the fielding side believed the ball to be in play or not. The ball would have been considered dead, and Markram would

Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Team India has had a remarkable run in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 so far having remained the only unbeaten team in the marquee event. Both the batters and bowlers alike have performed well in crunch situations to get the time over the line along with some see-saw battles. However, among them, one thing has remained constant which is Virat Kohli's sublime form with the bat. Kohli has been tormenting the opposition with his batting masterclasses along with showing his brilliant fitness by running doubles and quick singles more often than not. Interestingly enough, the secret to his mind-boggling fitness which has kept the 'run machine' going in the ongoing World Cup has been finally revealed. Notably, during the Indian team's stays in various cities, while playing their league fixtures, the chefs of top hotel chains have tried their best to keep all the teams' nutritional needs on top and have been cooking some sumptuous

MS Dhoni in Interview. (Photo Source: Twitter) Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is undoubtedly one of the most loved cricketers on the planet. The 42-year-old has been revered as one of the greatest leaders ever for the Indian team, and under his leadership, the Men in Blue went on to win many major titles. Recently, during a promotional event for the RIGI, the former skipper was asked about the final stages of his international career, to which Dhoni replied that the World Cup 2019 semi-final was the last day he played cricket for India in his mind. MS Dhoni talking about his final day of International career. - A sad day in indian cricket history.....!!!! pic.twitter.com/QqaRCsYzIO — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 26, 2023 from Cricket News: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world | CricTracker.com https://ift.tt/wTRdN0X

VVS Laxman. (Photo Source: Twitter) Several reports are rife in the cricket corridor that the former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will take charge of the Indian team for the side’s upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. Notably the series is scheduled to be played right after the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 and will begin on November 23, in Vishakapatnam. This development comes on the back of the current head coach Rahul Dravid’s possible absence from the team due to his contract ending after the conclusion of the World Cup. More to Follow!     from Cricket News: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world | CricTracker.com https://ift.tt/bQXOJ1a

Pakistan-and-South-Africa. (Photo Source: Getty Images) The  MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is all set to host another thrilling match in the 2023 ODI World Cup as Pakistan (PAK) takes on South Africa (SA) on Friday, October 27. Pakistan began their campaign with impressive victories against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. Babar Azam's team created history by successfully chasing down the highest target in World Cups when they played against Sri Lanka. However, their winning streak came to an end with a disappointing seven-wicket loss to their arch-rivals India at the massive Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Pakistan then lost against the formidable Australian team in their fourth match as their bowling and fielding performance was below par. In their last match, they were defeated by Afghanistan and now they would be eager to improve their performance in this crucial clash against South Africa. Here's Pakistan’s predicted XI against South Africa: Openers: Abdu

Steve Smith. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Steve Smith is regarded as one of the finest players in modern-day cricket. He is one of the special Australian players who is equally adept at playing pace as well as spin. Therefore, the right-handed batter was expected to make a big impact during the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 , which is being held exclusively in India for the first time. However, his start to the campaign wasn't promising, as he scored just 72 runs in the first four innings. Like most legendary batters, Smith went back to the drawing board, worked hard in the nets, made technical adjustments, and showed his class with a fluent 68-ball 71 against the Netherlands in Delhi, on Wednesday. Smith revealed that using the traditional leg-stump guard and switching his grip from bottom to top-handed facilitated his return to form. "I moved back to leg stump a little bit. I got my hands a little bit higher than what they've been for the last week. For some reason, they

Danish Kaneria. (Photo Source: Instagram) Former Pakistan cricketer Danish Kaneria has been recently catching many headlines with his quotes and opinions on various topics. Recently, the 42-year-old has done something similar, as he came forward to urge the Prime Minister of India and the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) for help. Coming forward, Kaneria asked PM Narendra Modi and the BCCI to help him remove the lifetime ban that was imposed on him by the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board) in 2012 for spot-fixing. “I would like to appeal to Prime Minister Modi and the BCCI to help me remove the ban that was imposed on me by the ECB,” Danish Kaneria was quoted as saying by AajTak. More to Follow! from Cricket News: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world | CricTracker.com https://ift.tt/jZD7J1q

Steve Smith. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) The ongoing ODI World Cup has been full of ups and downs for Pat Cummins-led Australia. Getting off to a horrid start to the tournament, Australia failed to register a win in their first two games of the season, losing to India and South Africa. However, the Men in Yellow managed to win their next two games and get back into the top four in the points table. As the tournament progresses, one of the biggest concerns for the side would be the form of veteran batter Steve Smith. Smith looked to be in the flow in the first game against India; however, he has failed to go big ever since then. Speaking of the same, former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra opined that Smith’s form could be a cause of concern for the Aussies, and his performances could be key for them if they are looking to progress further into the tournament.  "Australia have won two matches, so they have got the momentum now. It is a small ground and if they

Quinton de Kock. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: De Kock's yet another farewell masterclass helps South Africa thrash Bangladesh by 149 runs Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to South Africa continuing their brilliant form, defeating Bangladesh at the ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE) 2. 'Jaise Ch***r ni hote' - Wasim Akram lands in controversy for using casteist slur on live television Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram has landed in a heap of trouble after he was heard using a casteist slur on live TV. (READ MORE) 3 .'It was like you were eating the air' - Joe Root opens up about challenging playing conditions during ENG vs SA clash in Mumbai Ace English batter Joe Root came forward to reflect on the challenging conditions they had to face when they took on South Africa. (READ MORE) 4. 18 England players sign multi-year contracts with ECB Several England cricketers have signed multi-year central contracts with the England and Wales

Rashid Khan and Irfran Pathan. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Afghan storm blows away Pakistan by eight wickets in Chennai Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to Afghanistan defeating Pakistan in Chennai at the 2023 World Cup. (READ MORE) 2. ‘It was embarrassing today’ - Wasim Akram lambasts Pakistan following shock defeat to Afghanistan Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram came forward to lambast Pakistan cricket for their shock performance against Afghanistan. (READ MORE) 3. AFG vs PAK: Frustrated Mickey Arthur goes inside dressing room after watching Pakistan’s poor bowling As Pakistan lost to Afghanistan, team director Mickey Arthur was seen going inside the dressing room in frustration. (READ MORE) 4. ODI World Cup 2023: Rashid Khan dances with Irfan Pathan to celebrate Afghanistan's historic win against Pakistan In a brilliant moment, ace Afghanistan spinner Rashid Khan was captured dancing with Irfan Pathan after their historic win against Paki

Afghanistan Team. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Pakistan and Afghanistan got engaged in a mouthwatering clash on Monday, October 23 at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While the target set by Pakistani batters looked daunting at one point in time, the Afghan batters paved their way to stage one of the greatest upsets in the World Cups, thereby clinching a clinical victory by eight wickets.  Choosing to bat first after winning the toss, Babar Azam & Co. started off well. Skipper Azam also played a captain's knock under pressure. However, it was the late blows of Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan who led the Men in Green to 282/7 at the end of 50 overs. The Afghan spinners were clinical with the ball in hand, as they kept the flow of runs under control. In the end, Hashmatullah Shahidi's men saw no troubles whatsoever in the chase. Here are the talking points from the match: 1. Noor Ahmad shines on WC debut The youngest player of this edition of the World Cup

Dhoni's run out from Ind vs Nz 2019 (Photo Source: Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Shami's fifer, Kohli's 95 help India end the Kiwi jinx after 20 years Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to India defeating New Zealand in the ODI World Cup after 20 years. (READ MORE) 2. Jhye Richardson’s Sheffield Shield return delayed following shoulder dislocation Star Australian pacer Jhye Richardson’s bad luck with injuries continues as he recently dislocated his shoulder playing for Western Australia. (READ MORE) 3. CWC 2023: Anushka Sharma pens down heartfelt note for Virat Kohli after his match-winning 95 against NZ While Kohli’s innings against New Zealand was praised by pundits all over the world, the chase master also got special praise from his wife and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma. (READ MORE) 4. Mohammed Shami is like Ferrari: Irfan Pathan Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan heaped massive praise on Indian pacer Mohammed Shami after his brilliant spell again

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – DECEMBER 03: Jhye Richardson of Western Australia. Australian cricketer Jhye Richardson’s lengthy spell of injuries continue, as the 27-year-old recently dislocated his shoulder. The pacer injured himself while fielding for Western Australia in a second XI game against South Australia in Adelaide. Making a successful comeback in the Marsh Cup in September 2023 after returning from hamstring surgery, Richardson was all set to make his return in the Sheffield Shield. His first game of the tournament after his return would have been against South Australia as well. Scoring 85 runs against South Australia in the second XI clash, Richardson bowled eight overs in the game.  However, his feature was quickly cut short after he dived in the field, which saw him dislocate his right shoulder. According to ESPNcricinfo, the dislocation is not as serious as one thought, and the pacer will only be out for a few weeks. It is worth noting that Richardson is one of the unl

Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) There is no doubt that ace Indian batter Virat Kohli is one of the best in world cricket. Over the years, the 34-year-old has put forth many exceptional performances and reached the pinnacle of his career. Being one of the most experienced players in the Indian team, Kohli has amassed some very important runs for India over the years.  Furthermore, the 34-year-old is famous for scoring centuries. Having played 512 games for India across formats, Kohli has hit 78 centuries to his name. However, there have been many occasions where the star batter has come very close to scoring a century but was dismissed in the 90s.  Over the course of his career, Virat Kohli has been dismissed in the 90s eight times. Six times in ODIs and twice in Test cricket. from Cricket News: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world | CricTracker.com https://ift.tt/cxSwsan

Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP via Getty Images) After winning first four games of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 , Team India today will take on fierce rivals New Zealand, in an epic clash amongst the table toppers. Ahead of this crucial match-up, Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli expressed his views on facing New Zealand, speaking exclusively to the Star Sports show “Follow the Blues”. Speaking exclusively to  Star Sports show “Follow the Blues” , Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli shared his views on New Zealand's challenge. "They are a very professional side and they are also a very structured side. They have a very structured way of playing their cricket but within that structured way they are very consistent and that's been the reason for their success consistently. They are a very consistent side and credit to the way they have played their cricket." Kohli further spoke about breaking New Zealand's rhythm. "Any te

Mumbai Crowd. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Proteas fire burn England Lions by 229 runs in Mumbai Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to South Africa breezing past England in dominant fashion. (READ MORE) 2. Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka end winless run with win over Netherlands Take a look at the best tweets from the game as Sri Lanka ended their losing streak at the World Cup with a win against the Netherlands. (READ MORE) 3. Jos Buttler, England now brace for the do-or-die English skipper Jos Buttler took centre stage and talked of how the entire side is preparing to go all out in the remaining games of the World Cup following poor form. (READ MORE) 4. 'Why have spinners at all?' - Rahul Dravid criticizes 'average' ODI World Cup 2023 pitch ratings for Ahmedabad and Chennai Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian cricket team, has expressed his dissatisfaction over the 'average' rating given to the pitches in Chennai and Ah

Jos Buttler. (Photo Source: X(Twitter) Defending champions England have gotten off to a horrid start in the ODI World Cup 2023. Led by Jos Buttler, the side has played in four World Cup games so far and has only managed to register one victory, which came against Bangladesh on October 10. Their most recent loss came against South Africa, as the defending champions received a thumping. In the first innings, brilliant knocks by Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, and a century by Heinrich Klaasen saw South Africa post a total of 399 runs against the Jos Buttler-led side. Chasing the target, England only managed to score 170 runs before they were bundled out and lost the game by 229 runs. Following the shock defeat, skipper Jos Buttler took centre stage and talked about how there is no more room for error left if the defending champions are looking to make it to the knockout stages of the ODI World Cup 2023 . "It certainly leaves us in a tough position. There's no room

Najmul Hossain Shanto. (Photo Source: Twitter) Najmul Hossain Shanto, Bangladesh's stand-in captain, has dismissed any notion of spinner Nasum Ahmed deliberately delivering a wide ball to prevent Virat Kohli from reaching a century during their ICC World Cup 2023 showdown. Kohli was at 97 not out, with just two runs needed for India to secure their 257-run target. In a pivotal moment, Ahmed's leg-side delivery escaped the wide call from on-field umpire Richard Kettleborough, stirring speculation.  Shanto came to Ahmed's defense following Bangladesh's third consecutive loss, emphasizing their desire to engage in a "roper match."  “No, no. There was no such plan. It was a normal plan. No bowler had the intention to bowl a wide ball. We tried to play a proper game. It was not intentional,” Shanto said in a press conference. Kohli wrapped up the match in the 42nd over, clearing the boundary for a six and remaining unbeaten at 103 runs, sealing India's

2011 World Cup Trophy. (Photo Source: Twitter) 1. Twitter Reactions: Openers Warner-Marsh's blitzkriegs, Zampa's four-fer powers Australia to victory vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup 2023 game Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted as Australia registered their second win of the 2023 World Cup, defeating Pakistan in Mumbai. (READ MORE) 2. India are putting a whole lot of energy into it, they might just be overdoing it: Ian Healy Former Australian cricketer Ian Healy came forward to question if India were overdoing it with their efforts quite early into the World Cup. (READ MORE) 3. Why was the DRS technology down at Chinnaswamy Stadium for two overs in Pakistan vs Australia clash? Read to find out why the DRS technology was down at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore when Pakistan took on Australia. (READ MORE) 4. Virat Kohli always plays the situation and that’s why he is brilliant in run chases: Nasser Hussain Ex-English cricket captain, Nasser Hussain lauded Roh