South Africa in a 50-over Cricket World Cup has been a different story altogether. Having reached the semis four times earlier, South Africa is yet to play and win a final.

EXCLUSIVE: People not backing South Africa to win World Cup 2023 could benefit us, says Kagiso Rabada

New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham is ready for a final crack at glory as the Cricket World Cup 2023 nears. The left-handed batter, who was at the centre of things in Lord’s against England four years ago, knows what it means to miss out on tasting success from this close.

CWC 2023: New Zealand’s Jimmy Neesham ready to bury 2019 demons to give ‘one last go’ at glory

Following an array of drama concerning Cricket World Cup ticketing, schedule and the host nation’s way of managing the event, fans and pundits took to social media to express their displeasure over the whole episode, with former Team India manager and bowler Venkatesh Prasad also venting his ire.

Nothing personal, just observation: Venkatesh Prasad on social media outburst concerning CWC, Indian cricket

The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has written to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to reconsider the September 29 Cricket World Cup warm-up game between Pakistan and New Zealand.

Cricket World Cup: HCA writes to BCCI to reschedule September 29 warm-up game due to security concerns

AB de Villiers is by far the modern-day game’s greatest cricketer. Known as Mr. 360, de Villiers achieved great heights across formats with his unbelievable skill and ability to back himself and deliver- something India’s no.

Suryakumar Yadav hasn’t cracked the ODI game yet, switch in mindset could benefit him: AB de Villiers

Marnus Labuschagne wasn't named in the final XI for the 1st ODI against South Africa in Bloemfontein. But following Cameron Green's injury, he came on as a concussion substitute - for the second time in his career - and played a heroic knock to see his team through in a tense chase.

SA vs AUS: Marnus Labuschagne mother's prediction comes true as son plays heroic knock in Bloemfontein ODI

Despite knowing that Indian batters have been left wanting against left-arm seam bowling early on, and what this genre of pace bowling is capable of doing, the selectors opted to leave out a left-arm bowler in the provisional 15 squad.

Harbhajan Singh weighs in on India's World Cup squad, feels these TWO players are missing from final 15

New Zealand's star T20I batter Finn Allen might miss out on selection in the provisional World Cup squad as keeper-batter Will Young will likely partner Devon Conway at the top order in the lead-up to the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Will Young or Finn Allen? Tom Latham answers tough question as New Zealand set to lock final squad for CWC

India's numero uno T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav, must be in the playing XI during the World Cup 2023, feels former CWC winner Harbhajan Singh. Bhajji, as most of Harbhajan's fans call him, insists what role Suryakumar plays is more difficult and in his position he is even better than Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

CWC 2023: Picking 'gamechanger' Suryakumar ahead of Sanju was right call, says Harbhajan Singh

On Wednesday (September 06), Cricket Australia announced a strong 15-man squad of Pat Cummins & Co. for the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition, which kicks off in India on October 05.

Australia name 15-man squad for CWC '23, Pat Cummins to lead as Nathan Ellis and two others miss out

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag on Tuesday (September 5) called for adding 'Bharat' to Team India's ODI World Cup Jersey. Sehwag took to his official account on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, to request BCCI secretary Jay Shah to implement the changes ahead of the mega event, which is to be held in India from October 5 to November 19.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag calls for adding 'Bharat' to India's ODI World Cup jersey

Australia’s newest T20I captain, Mitchell Marsh, can do nothing wrong. Marsh was Australia’s highest run-getter during the recently-concluded three-match T20Is against Proteas, hitting 186 runs with a similar strike rate.

Mitchell Marsh to fight for opener’s slot during World Cup 2023, says stand-in coach Michael di Venuto

Regular keeper and opener Ishan Kishan is being looked at as a backup for those two positions as BCCI is keen on including KL Rahul in India’s preliminary 15-man World Cup squad to be picked on either Monday or Tuesday.

Gloveman Ishan Kishan to play as backup keeper, opener as KL Rahul to be included in CWC squad: BCCI source

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is given a deadline to prove his fitness for the Cricket World Cup 2023 which starts October 5. With all teams needing to submit their 15-man squads to the ICC by September 5, with a clause of making changes until September 28, Williamson has about two weeks to attain complete fitness and get into reckoning for the mega event.

It’s not over yet! Kane Williamson given deadline to prove fitness for World Cup 2023

The 50-over Cricket World Cup is just around the corner, and expectations and predictions are going off the roof. With pundits, experts and former cricketers voicing their preferences of players and teams who can do well at the marquee event in India, starting October 5, former World Cup winner Virender Sehwag handpicked a batter whom he thinks will stay on the top of the runs chart.

Virender Sehwag handpicks THIS batter to finish with most runs in Cricket World Cup 2023

It’s been around six years since the great Yuvraj Singh vacated the number four slot for anyone to grab in the ODI side, and while many players got tried for the same position, none could seal it for good.

Virat Kohli at no. 4 can solve a lot of problems for India in World Cup 2023, feels AB de Villiers

A day after the star Indian batter Virat Kohli posted an Instagram story revealing his Yo-Yo test score during the ongoing conditioning camp in Alur, Bengaluru, BCCI officials schooled players on what to post on social media and what not to.

Post pictures, not confidential information: BCCI schools players after Kohli reveals Yo-Yo score on Instagram

The Indian players are arriving in Alur, Bengaluru, for a six-day conditioning camp, as the focus remains on KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer returning after injuries. Though the World Cup-bound players have joined the camp, three out of the 18-man squad for Asia Cup (Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson and Prasidh Krishna) will join the team by Thursday night, as they are travelling from Dublin, Ireland.

Focus on KL Rahul’s progress as players arrive in Alur for conditioning camp ahead of Asia Cup, CWC’23

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reappointed veteran all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan as the captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and World Cup 2023. Shakib has replaced seasoned opener Tamim Iqbal, who after reverting his retirement call early in July, got ruled out of the six-team tournament in Pakistan and Sri Lanka due to a back injury.

Bangladesh reappoint Shakib Al Hasan as captain for Asia Cup and World Cup 2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has finally unveiled the two mascots for the Cricket World Cup 2023, starting October 5 in India. Cricket fans from across the world will have a chance to name these two mascots – a male and a female, in an engaging process, as announced by cricket’s governing body.

ICC unveils mascots for Cricket World Cup 2023, fans set to name them in engaging process

Indian captain Rohit Sharma has a lot of questions to answer, with one being who will bat at number four at the World Cup 2023? While the regulars, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, are nursing respective injuries but are expected to get fit for the marquee event, Rohit feels having equally good backups will benefit the Indian Team, and none better than Suryakumar Yadav as things stand.

You have to give players like Suryakumar Yadav cushion of extra games ahead of World Cup: Rohit Sharma

Ace Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not regret not being part of India’s plans for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023, starting October 5. A Test veteran Ashwin last featured for India in an ODI in January 2022, and with selectors almost confirming the provisional squad for the two mega events – Asia Cup and CWC 2023, chances of him getting a final run in this format look bleak.

I don't think about selection, I am in good space in my life: Ravi Ashwin on not being in India's plan for CWC

Kane Williamson continues to recover from the leg injury he suffered during the IPL 2023 opener in March. The New Zealand skipper is said to be back on the field, but going by the horse’s mouth – there is no certainty about his participation at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 later this year.

Kane Williamson continues to take baby steps in recovery as CWC’23 return remains far-fetched dream

Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis recalled his playing days and revealed that the then Pakistan team used to get under pressure facing India in ODI World Cup games, and added that he believes the Babar Azam-led Men in Green have enough match-winners and can shine bright in the forthcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, to be held in India later this year.

'Pakistan used to choke against India': Waqar Younis recalls playing days, backs Babar & Co. for 2023 ODI WC