The New Zealand World Cup squad got a much-needed impetus to their chances as injured fast bowler Tim Southee is getting back to building a bowling load ahead of the tournament opener against England on October 5.

New Zealand's Tim Southee 'hoping to be right in time' post injury for ODI World Cup opener against England

Former India World Cup winner Sandeep Patil has backed the selection of Ravichandran Ashwin in Team India as the team prepares for the latest edition. Ashwin, a surprise selection in the 15-member squad was down the pecking order before getting the nod for the World Cup with Axar Patel injured.

CWC 2023: Former player backs Ravi Ashwin's selection in Team India, says 'his inclusion wasn’t surprise'

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 edition gets underway on October 5 (Thursday) with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Rohit Sharma-led India will open their campaign on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

'I can see England beating India in a tight CWC 2023 final': James Anderson shares BOLD prediction

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led India opened their campaign in Asian Games 2023 with a 23-run win over Nepal on Tuesday (October 3). Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's maiden T20I ton (49-ball 100) and Rinku Singh's 15-ball 37 not out, India posted 202 for 4 and restricted the opposition to 179 for 9.

India vs Nepal, Asian Games: Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks Shubman Gill's India record after maiden T20I ton

India will start their campaign in the CWC 2023 edition on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. While India ticked most of the boxes in the Asia Cup and home ODIs versus Australia, Rohit Sharma & Co.

CWC 2023: Sunil Gavaskar reacts to Ravindra Jadeja's batting woes, points out 'little things' in his support

Rohit Sharma-led India open their campaign in CWC 2023 on October 8 (Sunday) when they face Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Ahead of India's tournament opener, former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels the Indian captain can play the accumulator role, rather than being the aggressor at the top, in the mega event as it will help him score daddy hundreds he is known for.

CWC '23: Rohit can afford to play the accumulator role and score big hundreds, feels former India batter

Pakistan started their CWC 2023 preparations in India by locking horns with New Zealand in their first warm-up game, on Friday (Sep 29), at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

Pakistan will have to score 400: Ramiz Raja's take after Babar & Co.'s CWC '23 warm-up loss vs NZ

Babar Azam-led Pakistan arrived in India last week for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023, which gets underway on October 5 in Ahmedabad. The entire team received a warm welcome in Hyderabad, where they play their two warm-up games and their opening two encounters as well.

CWC 2023: BIG CLAIM! Gautam Gambhir makes 'century' prediction for Pakistan captain Babar Azam

The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 gets underway on October 5 with defending champions England taking on New Zealand in Ahmedabad. Ahead of the tournament-opener, many former cricketers and experts have shared their predictions for the upcoming marquee event in India.

CWC '23 could belong to THIS Indian batter: Aakash Chopra's bold claim, says 'he will score at least...'

Pakistan’s pace bowler Haris Rauf went down memory lane as he reflected on his stint with Virat Kohli. Rauf, back in 2018-19, was the net bowler for India when Virat’s Team India was touring Australia.

CWC 2023: Haris Rauf goes down memory lane with Virat Kohli, recalls bowling as net bowler to Indian legend

Ahead of the CWC 2023 commencement on October 05 in Ahmedabad, Pakistan spinner and vice-captain Shadab Khan has hailed Indian captain Rohit Sharma. Shadab, who had a forgettable run in Asia Cup 2023, feels Hitman is the 'most difficult to bowl at'.

Rohit Sharma is the most difficult to bowl at, says Shadab Khan ahead of India-Pakistan CWC '23 tie

With ODI World Cup just around the corner, Indian fans are hoping for another trophy in the tournament which is happing in their backyard this time. Over the years, India have had many memorable victories in the marquee event but the most iconic wins still remain the ones in 1983 and 2011 finals.

With ODI World Cup nearing, here's India's famous wins at the previous editions

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, in an honest reply to an X user, admitted that Shahid Afridi's two sixes in the Asia Cup 2014 were 'really good shots.' Ashwin wrote the comments while a user tried to troll him on X by making him remember Afridi's twin sixes.

Ravi Ashwin gives HONEST reply when told to recall Shahid Afridi's two sixes in 2014 Asia Cup

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has picked up five fast bowlers across teams whom he expects to perform well in the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup. The quadrennial event starting four days later on October 5 is being held in India and the pitches are expected to help spinners more.

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn picks THESE FIVE bowlers to perform well in ODI World Cup

India leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal was one of the strong contenders to be included in the ODI World Cup squad but unfortunately missed out when the initial 15-man team was announced.

'I’m used to it,' says Yuzvendra Chahal about India's ODI World Cup squad snub

Australia bowler Mitchell Starc took a hat-trick in the ODI World Cup warm-up game against Netherlands on September 30, showing that he's fully fit ahead of the quadrennial event.

WATCH: Mitchell Starc's hat-trick in Australia's ODI World Cup warm-up game against Netherlands

Australia's star batter Marnus Labuschagne was full of praise for India skipper Rohit Sharma as he lauded him before the high-profile clash in the ODI World Cup.

ODI World Cup: Marnus Labuschagne lauds Rohit Sharma before blockbuster clash, says 'he's very hard to stop'

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

Legendary Sri Lanka bowler Muttiah Muralitharan has backed hosts India and defending champions England to clinch glory in the upcoming ODI World Cup as the preparations are in the final stage.

ODI World Cup: Sri Lanka legend backs India, England to clinch glory, considers Australia a strong contender

India's veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin made a last-minute entry into the ODI World Cup squad and he is now focused on enjoying the tournament. Ashwin was included in the India squad as a replacement of Axar Patel who unfortunately got injured in the Asia Cup 2023.

Ravi Ashwin talks about 'thing of utmost importance' in his possibly 'last ODI World Cup'

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson's fifty in warm-up game against Pakistan injected a lot of confidence in Kiwi team's ODI World Cup campaign. Williamson, who had injured his ACL in IPL 2023, scored a fifty, although not fluent but enough to set up a successful run-chase of 346 runs.

'Fortunate' New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson pleased with knee holding up in ODI WC warm-up game vs Pak

Legendary former India player Sunil Gavaskar has backed Jos Buttler’s England to clinch the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. The 1983 World Cup winner from India backed England to win the marquee tournament in 2019 and has asserted his faith in England for the upcoming edition.

ODI World Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar backs Jos Buttler's England to defend title on Indian soil

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made an astonishing return to the cricketing circuit on Friday, September 29 with an eye-catching fifty. Williamson, struggling with a knee issue has been included in the Blackcaps’ 15-member ODI World Cup squad and was a big hit as New Zealand beat Pakistan in the first warm-up match.

Kane Williamson scores fifty in statement New Zealand win against Pakistan in ODI World Cup warm-up contest

Shubman Gill has been in exceptional form in 2023. The right-hander has had a dream run across formats, slamming his maiden T20I ton as well, but his form in ODIs made heads turn.

Shubman Gill has potential to become best player of this generation: Yuvraj Singh's BIG claim ahead of CWC '23

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