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

Former India star Yuvraj Singh has highlighted key factors in India’s ODI World Cup squad as the Men in Blue prepare for the marquee tournament. Yuvraj, Player of the Tournament in the 2011 edition, reckons India will miss the services of Yuzvendra Chahal who was not picked for the tournament.

ODI World Cup: Yuvraj Singh points out THIS player's absence from squad, 'leaving him out is a big mistake'

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

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

With the ODI World Cup nearing, here is a list of players with the fastest hundreds in the ODI World Cup. Down the years players like Glenn Maxwell, Steven Smith, and others have made their mark in the tournament but Ireland’s Kevin O'Brien leads the chart ahead of some of the greats of the game.

World Cup 2023: List of Players with Fastest ODI Hundreds | Records

Rohit Sharma-led India had a chance to inflict a whitewash over Australia when both sides met in the third and final ODI, in Rajkot, on Wednesday (September 27).

Ind vs Aus: Virat Kohli equals Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's ELITE record during Rajkot ODI

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

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has outlined plans for his international retirement but has vowed to continue after the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Shakib, re-appointed as Bangladesh skipper will have a task in hand to lead the side to their maiden appearance in the World Cup semifinal.

Shakib Al Hasan opens up on international retirement, but claims will not hang up boots after ODI World Cup

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic is a six-time winner of the Rome Masters but on Wednesday he swapped his racket for a set of golf clubs to appear in the All Star Match in the build-up to the 44th Ryder Cup.

Golf: Tennis world number one Novak Djokovic swaps racket for 'driver' for Ryder Cup round

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'

After an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three ODIs versus Australia, India entered the third and final match in Rajkot with an aim to inflict a clean sweep on Wednesday (September 27).

Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid 'really happy' with Team India's CWC'23 preparations despite 3rd ODI loss

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

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa heaped praise on Shreyas Iyer and feels the middle-order batter has it in him to lead India in the future. Iyer returned to international cricket after a long time, due to back issues, during the Asia Cup 2023 edition.

'Someone who can lead India in the future as well' - Robin Uthappa's BIG claim on Shreyas Iyer

Jasprit Bumrah ended with his second-most expensive bowling figures during the India-Australia third and final ODI on Wednesday (September 27) in Rajkot. With the return of regulars such as captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, India were asked to bowl first on a flat track in Rajkot and Australia posted a mammoth 352/5, riding on fifties from their top four (Mitchell Marsh, David Warner, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne).

Ind vs Aus: Jasprit Bumrah ends with his second-most expensive spell in Rajkot ODI

Shubman Gill has been in terrific form in 2023, especially in the ODI format. The right-hander has already slammed as many as five centuries in the 50-over format and will be entering the forthcoming ODI World Cup as the No.

Ind vs Aus: Team India star Shubman Gill mentions Rohit Sharma's best quality as player and captain

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

England's 2019 World Cup campaign star Ben Stokes thinks that 'it's not arrogant' to say England are a good team and have a good chance to defend their title. The ODI World Cup starts next month on October 5 in India with England starting their title defence on the opening day against New Zealand.

Ben Stokes says 'not arrogant' to consider England ODI World Cup title contender

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

New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has been cleared to join the Kiwi ODI World Cup squad. The pacer had fractured his right thumb in the fourth and final ODI against England last month and flew back home afterwards.

Tim Southee cleared to join New Zealand ODI World Cup squad as he recovers from hand injury

Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers has picked India's Shubman Gill to be the leading run-scorer at the upcoming ODI World Cup which starts next month on October 5 in India.

AB de Villiers picks THIS Indian batsman to be leading run scorer at World Cup, terms Ashwin's selection SMART

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

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