Pakistan continues to restructure its team's set-up after a disappointing ODI World Cup campaign in India. The Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed former cricketers Umar Gul and Saeed Ajmal as their new fast and spin bowling coaches.

Pakistan cricket's overhaul continues; Umar Gul & Saeed Ajmal appointed as Pak's bowling coaches

Australia have pulled off an upset by beating hosts and undefeated tournament favourites India by six wickets to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in Ahmedabad and extend their staggering record of title wins to seven.

Australia become world champions again! Record-extending sixth title for Aussies | WION Sports

South African Captain Temba Bavuma's disappointing World Cup ended with a duck and with many questioning his spot in the ODI team. Bavuma played the semi-final against Australia in Kolkata despite not being 100% fit and his early dismissal for a duck handed the Australian bowlers the advantage.

ICC World Cup: Does Temba Bavuma deserve a spot in South Africa's white-ball set-up?

Hosts India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC ODI World Cup. The men in blue are the only beaten team in the tournament and finished on top in the group stage. This match is a rerun of the 2019 semi-final in which the Kiwis defeated India.

Time for the semi-finals: Wankhede stadium to host India's semi-final against New Zealand | WION

Australia have become the third team to book their spot in the semi-finals of the World Cup, courtesy of Glenn Maxwell's astonishing unbeaten double century against Afghanistan. India and South Africa are the other two semi-finalists, but which team will grab that final last-four berth?

Who will grab the fourth semi-final spot? | WION Sports

World Cup match between India and Sri Lanka was a Deja-vu moment and not just because India won but also because it brought back memories from a 2017 test match between the two teams.

'Polluted' world cups worries players, complains of breathlessness

Inzamam-Ul-Haq has stepped down from his role as Pakistan chief selector. The former Pakistan captain resigned over allegations of a conflict of interest linked to the team's poor performance at the ICC ODI World Cup in India. Former Pakistan coach Dav Whatmore and WION's Pakistan Bureau Chief Anas Mallick share their insights over the latest episode of controversy related to Pakistan cricket with WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

ODI World Cup: Was Inzamam-ul-Haq made a scapegoat by the PCB? | WION Sports

Afghanistan upset another former champion when Hashmatullah Shahidi's men defeated 1996 winners Sri Lanka by seven wickets to keep their hopes of making it to the semi-final alive. Fazalhaq Farooqi's four-wicket haul laid the foundation of their third win in six matches when they bowled out Sri Lanka for 241 in 49.3 overs.

ODI World Cup: Can Afghanistan make it to the semi-finals?

The race to make the semifinal of the ICC World Cup is still very much alive for 1996 Champions Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. Both teams will battle for two crucial points in Pune on Monday and come into the game on the back of big big wins. Dav Whatmore, who guided Sri Lanka to their only World Cup title in 1996, sets up the clash with Wion Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

ODI World Cup: Giant-killers Afghanistan take on Sri Lanka

Pakistan could have defeated South Africa had Tabraiz Shamsi not survived a very close lbw call. Shamsi was trapped in front by Haris Rauf in the 46th over with Pakistan needing just one wicket to win. The on-field umpire gave it not out but Pakistan reviewed it.

ODI World Cup: Should ICC remove umpire's call from LBW decision? | WION Sports

England's title defence is effectively over, and they are staring at an early exit from the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup. Their 8-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru was their third in a row.

ICC World Cup 2023: England's title defence over? | WION World of Cricket

Holders England are all but out of the ICC Cricket World Cup after a fourth defeat in five games. Mathematically they are still alive but too many results need to go their way and Captain Jos Buttler and coach Matthew Mott have accepted it is over.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Holders England heading home early | WION Sports

Legendary Pakistani bowler Wasim Akram has lambasted Pakistan cricket team's poor fitness levels. Akram slammed the team's defeat against Afghanistan & questioned their eating habits. Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Wasim Akram lambasts Pakistan cricket team's poor fitness levels

World Champions England face a tournament-defining game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. England have been a pale shadow of the team that won the 2019 World Cup playing aggressive Cricket and have just one win in four games so far. Every game from here on is a must-win game for both teams. Vice-Captain Moeen Ali has called on his side to fall back on the 'Bazball' style that has taken Test Cricket by storm.

ICC Cricket World Cup: Will Sri Lanka knock England out? | WION Sports

Australia meet Pakistan in a game neither team can afford to lose. 1992 Champions Pakistan are coming off a disappointing loss to India last Saturday while Australia finally got a win under their belt after beating Sri Lanka. Pakistan have also battled a viral bug that left many players under the weather while record five-time champions Australia need their premier batters David Warner and Steven Smith to score big runs. 1996 World Cup-winning coach and former Australian Test cricketer Dav Whatmore sets up the match in Bengaluru with Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo.

ODI WC: Australia face Pakistan in Bengaluru | WION Sports

India face Bangladesh in Match 17 of the ICC World Cup in Pune. The hosts have won each of their three games so far and are favourites to continue that streak against the Tigers. 1996 World cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore previews the clash with Wion Sports' Esha Hanspal.

ICC World Cup 2023 | India vs Bangladesh: Key battles | World DNA

Rohit Sharma smashed 131 off just 84 balls to guide India to victory against Afghanistan. The Indian captain became the first man in history to score 7 ODI World Cup centuries. Are India now firm favourites to win the World Cup?

ICC World Cup 2023: Two-time champions India crushes Afghanistan by 8 wickets | WION Sports

Hosts India will continue their quest for the world cup title as they take on Afghanistan in their second match of the tournament in New Delhi. WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo tells us what to expect from the pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, which saw a run-fest in the match between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

ICC World Cup 2023: Ground report from the Arun Jaitley Stadium

World Champions England bounced back from their heavy defeat to New Zealand with a crushing 137-run victory over Bangladesh in Dharamsala. Dawid Malan starred with 140 while Joe Root scored his second straight half-century. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore broke down what went right for the Three Lions in that victory on WION World of Cricket.

England bounce back by thrashing Bangladesh | World of Cricket | WION Sports

India began their ICC ODI World Cup campaign against Australia with a six-wicket win in Chennai. The Indian fans were ecstatic after Men in Blue's win. Check out this exclusive ground report WION's Sidharth MP from the MA Chidambaram stadium.

ICC World Cup 2023: Fans celebrate after India win opening match against Australia

Fans to flood the city of Ahmedabad for the India vs Pakistan match on October 14. Experts say the tournament could cause inflation to rise. India will host the ICC World Cup for the first time since 2011.

Gravitas | ICC World Cup 2023: India-Pak match to steal the show

The bowlers have their task cut out at the ICC World Cup. Batters are expected to feast on tailor-made conditions and the fielding restrictions are always a challenge in 50-over Cricket. The best bowlers in the world have relished the challenge in the past and some of Cricket's best bowlers have delivered big hauls in past editions of the World Cup. So will the pacers be smiling at the end of the tournament or will the conditions in India favour the spinners? 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore is WION's Cricket pundit and he has backed left-arm pacers to have a ball.

ICC World Cup 2023: Star bowler Mitchell Starc to look out for at ODI World Cup

ICC World Cup 2023: The Five Bowlers who will own the 2023 ODI World Cup

The Cricket World Cup promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment. The sport's best players have an opportunity to achieve sporting immortality reserved only for a select few. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore is WION's Cricket pundit and he has drawn up a list of five players who he believes will be Gamechangers over the course of the World Cup.

ICC World Cup 2023: Gamechanger Maxwell to look out for at ODI WC | WION Sports

ICC World Cup 2023: Gamechanger Surya Kumar Yadav to look out for at ODI WC

The opening match of the 2023 ODI World Cup will see holders England face off against New Zealand in a rematch of the iconic 2019 final. England enter the tournament as favourites while this the last chance for New Zealand's golden generation to win a limited-overs world title. 1996 World Cup winning-coach Dav Whatmore sets up the tournament opener on Wion World of Cricket.

ICC World Cup 2023: England begin title defence against New Zealand | WION

The 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore throws some light on who will shine at the ICC World Cup 2023. Watch the video to know more.

ICC World Cup 2023: 1996 WC-winning coach Dav Whatmore picks game-changers for WC

Sri Lanka are no longer the force they once used to be in World Cricket. The 1996 World Champions are a shadow of the side that won the title, or even the one that reached back-to-back finals in 2007 and 2011. Injuries to key players ahead of the World Cup have further hurt their chances. Dav Whatmore, the man that masterminded their triumph back in 1996, though believes there is still reason for the Lankan cricket fans to expect some magic.

Can India-scarred Sri Lanka Cause A Major Upset?

Over the years, several records have been set and broken while winning the ODI World Cup as big-name players have made their mark. Top names in world cricket have clinched the ODI World Cup title, but few marquee names have missed out on the glory despite stamping their authority. Here is a list of players who have missed out on the world title which includes the likes of Rahul Dravid, Mahela Jayawardene, and others.

ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Games Without Winning ODI WC | WION Originals

Visa issues hit India's first-ever Moto Grand Prix. Several riders including six-time world champion Marc Marquez forced to reschedule flights.

Big blow to Indian Grand Prix preparations: India GP hit by Visa chaos | World DNA

Top-level motorsport finally returns to India after a gap of 10 years with the first-ever Motogp Indian Grand Prix. Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin is currently second in the championship standings and spoke to Wion Sports' Vidur Kathuria on his title charge.

Jorge Martin on his MOTOGP title charge

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