South Africa is no longer the dark horse in this World Cup 2023; instead, they are one of the favourites to lift their maiden CWC title. Having come close to tasting success at the top level numerous times before, the Proteas are now confident of breaking the deadlock and creating history in India this time, feels the country’s middle-order batter, David Miller.

We have chance to create history: David Miller on South Africa breaking World Cup deadlock

Retired England seamer Stuart Broad feels if England manage to retain the World Cup, it would be a phenomenal effort, but it's the host nation India who are ahead in the race for the title.

England retaining World Cup would be phenomenal but India still ahead in race for title: Stuart Broad

India’s warm-up match against defending champions England was called off on Saturday, September 30 after rain played spoilsport in Guwahati. The match highly anticipated by many to be a potential World Cup final was abandoned without a ball being bowled leaving both teams with only one warm-up match to play after Saturday.

India vs England ODI World Cup warm-up contest called off as rain plays spoilsport in Guwahati

India will enter the ODI World Cup 2023 as a very strong contender to win the title. The home side, under Rohit Sharma, won the Asia Cup last month and won the three ODI series versus Australia 2-1, at home, which concluded on Wednesday (September 27).

CWC 2023: Will R Ashwin get a game vs Australia? Sunil Gavaskar, Irfan Pathan pick India's XI for opening game

Rohit Sharma-led India Team has delivered on every step in the lead-up to the home World Cup, starting next week. Be it winning the Asia Cup in Sri Lanka or beating Australia in the three-match ODI series, India has done their best to prepare itself for the marquee event.

World Cup 2023: Playing good cricket for next 45 days will determine Team India's fate: Sourav Ganguly

Bangladesh cricket team’s preparations could be dealt a huge blow ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup as skipper Shakib Al Hasan got injured on Thursday, September 28.

ODI World Cup: Bangladesh dealt blow in preparations, skipper Shakib Al Hasan likely to miss opener - Reports

Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has backed KL Rahul to bat at No. 4 during the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup at home. Rahul has been in superb form ever since he returned to international cricket during Asia Cup 2023 following a lengthy injury layoff.

World Cup 2023: India need to stick with KL Rahul at No. 4, feels 2011 WC winner Yuvraj Singh

Rohit Sharma-led India is gearing up for the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad. India will look to win the coveted trophy for the third time, second as hosts.

'We need to stop...': Yuvraj Singh recalls Sachin Tendulkar's advice after SA loss during CWC '11

Babar Azam-led Pakistan reached India on Thursday (Sep 28) ahead of the CWC 2023 edition, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad. The players received a warm reception on arrival and the video of the same was shared by the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) official handle on X, formerly Twitter.

PCB chief Zaka Ashraf indirectly calls India 'enemy country' ahead of CWC '23, video goes viral - Watch

The Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi has geared up to host the World Cup 2023 starting next week. The Cricket Stadium in the capital city has undergone several changes in recent months to prepare for the marquee event.

Two new pitches added, all seats changed: Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium gets makeover for World Cup showdown

Travis Head's inclusion surprises everyone as Australia name its final 15 for the World Cup 2023. Batter Marnus Labuschagne is also named in the team for the marquee event, while Australian selectors dropped injured Ashton Agar.

Australia name final 15 for World Cup 2023, injured Travis Head included, Ashton Agar dropped

Despite losing the third and final ODI, on Wednesday (September 27), India had a lot of positives coming out from their just-concluded three ODIs versus Australia at home.

'As of now....': Rahul Dravid on whether R Ashwin will be part of India's CWC '23 squad

The cricketing world is awaiting the start of the ICC ODI World Cup in India, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad. Defending champions England, India, five-time winners Australia and Pakistan are considered as the pre-tournament favourites but the likes of South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka are also in form and can be deemed as the darkhorses of the mega event.

We believe we can win ODI World Cup 2023, reckons South Africa speedster Kagiso Rabada

The cricketing fraternity is eagerly waiting for the commencement of the ICC ODI World Cup, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad. The mega event will be held entirely in India.

Not India vs Pakistan, South Africa vs Australia, England vs New Zealand! Steyn predicts CWC '23 finalists

Australia’s star man Mitchell Marsh has highlighted Glenn Maxwell’s importance to the side as the visitors salvaged a consolation win on Wednesday, 27 September in the final ODI.

ODI World Cup 2023: Mitchell Marsh underlines THIS star's importance for Australia, says 'he is vital for us'

A lot has been happening in Bangladesh cricket of late. The Bangladesh cricket team announced their final 15-man squad for the upcoming CWC 2023 edition in India, which gets underway on October 05 in Ahmedabad, which saw the exclusion of star opener Tamim Iqbal.

'Someone like Rohit...': Shakib hits back at Tamim over CWC fiasco, questions his 'childish' approach

During the Asia Cup 2023 edition, former New Zealand cricketer-turned-commentator Simon Doull made a big claim about Team India. Doull reckoned that India's cricket is too statistics-driven and, hence, it becomes a reason for their downfall in big ICC matches.

'If Kohli or any...': Sreesanth slams Doull for stat jibe, says India will 'have a blast' vs NZ in CWC '23

R Ashwin's ODI return during the Australia series has made heads turn. Ever since Axar Patel got injured during Asia Cup 2023, Ashwin was recalled into the 50-over setup for the Australia ODIs, which is India's last series before the ODI World Cup starting October 05.

India vs Australia: Is R Ashwin a backup for CWC '23? Rohit Sharma spills the beans before 3rd ODI

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam believes bygones are bygones, and it’s time for the team to look forward to winning the World Cup 2023. Speaking to the media before departing for India, Babar addressed almost all issues, saying qualifying for the semis is a small goal as they aim to walk out as winners in this edition.

Top four is small goal for us, we want to come out as winners: Babar Azam on Pakistan's chances in World Cup

One of New Zealand’s greatest fast bowlers ever, Trent Boult is grateful for being able to represent his country in the third World Cup despite being out of central contract for over a year now.

World Cup spot was never guaranteed, I had to work for it: Trent Boult on return to ODI side

Pakistan cricket captain Babar Azam on Tuesday (Sep 26) rubbished claims of a rift in the team after its close defeat to co-hosts Sri Lanka in their last Super Four game of the Asia Cup 2023, which led to them bowing out of the multi-nation event in Colombo.

No ill-will in dressing room: Pakistan captain Babar Azam slams rumours of rift ahead of CWC '23

India beat Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) to win the second and penultimate ODI and seal the three-match series with an unassailable 2-0 lead on Sunday (September 24) in Indore.

Not Bumrah, Kohli or Kuldeep! Former spinner Harbhajan names 'ace of spades' in India's CWC '23 squad

Yuzvendra Chahal, who is out of India's ODI setup, lauded R Ashwin after the wily off-spinner's 3 for 41 in the rain-affected second and penultimate game between India and Australia in Indore on Sunday (September 24).

Ind vs Aus: Yuzvendra Chahal shares heartfelt message for R Ashwin after 2nd ODI

After much delay, Pakistan cricket team's visa issues have finally been sorted and they are now cleared to travel to India. Earlier on Monday (September 25), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) raising 'serious concerns' over the delay in Babar Azam & Co.

CWC '23: After much delay, Pakistan visa issues sorted, team cleared to travel to India

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