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

Indian men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that the players had a secret fashion show after the match against New Zealand last month at the ongoing World Cup. India won the match by four wickets against the Kiwis at the&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala.

Speaking on the eve of the semifinal match against the Blackcaps, Rohit talked about the healthy, brotherly atmosphere in the dressing room which had translated to on-field success.&nbsp;

"That's a conscious effort. We wanted to build it and that couldn't be done with one or two players. All of them have chipped in, including the support staff. We even had a secret fashion show in Dharamsala which thankfully no one knows about,” said a grinning Rohit.&nbsp;

"It's good somethings are kept within the team. These things help in bonding. There will be pressure. Once you reach the ground, it's up to individuals how they want to take it forward. But before that we have tried off the field to have a good environment," he added.&nbsp;

Throughout the World Cup, the Indian outfit has looked incredibly united, as seen in the post-match medal ceremony where the best fielder on the day is bestowed with the honour.&nbsp;

The dressing room atmosphere is markedly different from the last few years when routine news of ego clashes among the players leaked in the media.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-a-terrible-thing-to-say-abdul-razzaq-slammed-for-controversial-remarks-on-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-658481">Also read |&nbsp;'What a terrible thing to say': Abdul Razzaq slammed for controversial remarks on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan</a>

<h2>No time for personal milestones: Rohit</h2>

The Indian skipper who will lead India to the first ODI World Cup semifinal under his watch added that he doesn't have much time to reflect on personal milestones.

"I don't think there's so much time to think about it. The focus is on the game, and what we have in hand tomorrow. I seriously have no time to think about my journey, what it has been in the past. Probably after 19 November, I will think about it. Right now, it is just business and pure business of getting the job done for the team," he told reporters.&nbsp;

India square up against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (Nov 15) in an attempt to avenge the agonising loss suffered four years ago. India crashed out of the 2019 World Cup on the same stage after New Zealand bowlers ripped through the Indian batting lineup. However, this time around, the Indian side is much balanced and playing in home conditions.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that the players had a secret fashion show after the match against New Zealand last month at the ongoing World Cup.

Indian men's cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has revealed that the players had a secret fashion show after the match against New Zealand last month at the ongoing World Cup. India won the match by four wickets against the Kiwis at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala. Speaking on the eve of the semifinal match against the Blackcaps, Rohit talked about the healthy, brotherly atmosphere in the dressing room which had translated to on-field success. "That's a conscious effort. We wanted to build it and that couldn't be done with one or two players. All of them have chipped in, including the support staff. We even had a secret fashion show in Dharamsala which thankfully no one knows about,” said a grinning Rohit. "It's good somethings are kept within the team. These things help in bonding. There will be pressure. Once you reach the ground, it's up to individuals how they want to take it forward. But before that we have tried off the field to have a good environment," he added. Throughout the World Cup, the Indian outfit has looked incredibly united, as seen in the post-match medal ceremony where the best fielder on the day is bestowed with the honour. The dressing room atmosphere is markedly different from the last few years when routine news of ego clashes among the players leaked in the media. Also read | 'What a terrible thing to say': Abdul Razzaq slammed for controversial remarks on Aishwarya Rai Bachchan No time for personal milestones: Rohit The Indian skipper who will lead India to the first ODI World Cup semifinal under his watch added that he doesn't have much time to reflect on personal milestones. "I don't think there's so much time to think about it. The focus is on the game, and what we have in hand tomorrow. I seriously have no time to think about my journey, what it has been in the past. Probably after 19 November, I will think about it. Right now, it is just business and pure business of getting the job done for the team," he told reporters. India square up against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (Nov 15) in an attempt to avenge the agonising loss suffered four years ago. India crashed out of the 2019 World Cup on the same stage after New Zealand bowlers ripped through the Indian batting lineup. However, this time around, the Indian side is much balanced and playing in home conditions. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma reveals reason for healthy atmosphere in dressing room. A secret fashion show

Four years is a long time for an ordinary person, not so much for an Indian cricket fan who has been counting the days to avenge a bitter loss that left deep, painful scars. The build up has been immaculate, the battle lines already drawn and now is the time to witness the action unfold on the pitch.

India take on New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 15) in the World Cup semifinal which appears to have all the makings of an all-timer.&nbsp;

India arrive on the ultimate stage on the back of a superlative league stage campaign where almost every opposition was annihilated with reckless abandon. India looked imperious, some might say, invincible at times - and it is not without any merit. Bar the first match against Australia where India lost three quick wickets while chasing, none of the other matches forced the men-in-blue to shift out of second gear.&nbsp;

As for New Zealand, a start that was almost spotless (four wins on the bounce) was splashed with blemishes by the end of the ninth league game when the Kiwis just about managed to lock in a knockout spot. Injuries and lack of profiles needed for the perfect balance have been missing and captain Kane Williamson understands it better than most.&nbsp;

Despite the lop-sidedness of the squad and playing in front of a blue army, no one can discount Williamson's men, after all Kiwis have the knack of turning up against India on the big stage. The good guys of cricket have always been a tough nut to crack and the hosts understand that just one slip-up and all the hard work will come undone. Sets us up for a mouthwatering clash. Expect a corker of a game.&nbsp;

<h2>Result prediction:&nbsp;</h2>

On paper, India look the much balanced side of the two and that has reflected in the results in the group stage. While India muscled its way through to reach the knockouts, New Zealand huffed and puffed their way here. While the horrors from four years ago remain, India appear well set to handle the Kiwi challenge this time around.&nbsp;

<h2>What did the teams say?</h2>

"I don't think there's so much time to think about it. The focus is on the game, and what we have in hand tomorrow. I seriously have no time to think about my journey, what it has been in the past. Probably after 19 November, I will think about it. Right now, it is just business and pure business of getting the job done for the team," Indian captain Rohit Sharma told reporters on the eve of the match.

"We are expecting a fairly blue crowd that will be supporting their team. No doubt, they will be very passionate about that. At the same time, as players, when you get opportunities to play in front of those crowds as well, it's special. We remember over the years, at a number of different venues, we have played in front of fans who are not supporting us."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-rohit-sharma-reveals-reason-for-healthy-atmosphere-in-dressing-room-a-secret-fashion-show-658525">Also read |&nbsp;World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma reveals reason for healthy atmosphere in dressing room. A secret fashion show</a>

<h2>Probable playing XIs:</h2>

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj

New Zealand:&nbsp;Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

Four years is a long time for an ordinary person, not so much for an Indian cricket fan who has been counting the days to avenge a bitter loss that left deep, painful scars.

Four years is a long time for an ordinary person, not so much for an Indian cricket fan who has been counting the days to avenge a bitter loss that left deep, painful scars. The build up has been immaculate, the battle lines already drawn and now is the time to witness the action unfold on the pitch. India take on New Zealand at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 15) in the World Cup semifinal which appears to have all the makings of an all-timer. India arrive on the ultimate stage on the back of a superlative league stage campaign where almost every opposition was annihilated with reckless abandon. India looked imperious, some might say, invincible at times - and it is not without any merit. Bar the first match against Australia where India lost three quick wickets while chasing, none of the other matches forced the men-in-blue to shift out of second gear. As for New Zealand, a start that was almost spotless (four wins on the bounce) was splashed with blemishes by the end of the ninth league game when the Kiwis just about managed to lock in a knockout spot. Injuries and lack of profiles needed for the perfect balance have been missing and captain Kane Williamson understands it better than most. Despite the lop-sidedness of the squad and playing in front of a blue army, no one can discount Williamson's men, after all Kiwis have the knack of turning up against India on the big stage. The good guys of cricket have always been a tough nut to crack and the hosts understand that just one slip-up and all the hard work will come undone. Sets us up for a mouthwatering clash. Expect a corker of a game. Result prediction: On paper, India look the much balanced side of the two and that has reflected in the results in the group stage. While India muscled its way through to reach the knockouts, New Zealand huffed and puffed their way here. While the horrors from four years ago remain, India appear well set to handle the Kiwi challenge this time around. What did the teams say? "I don't think there's so much time to think about it. The focus is on the game, and what we have in hand tomorrow. I seriously have no time to think about my journey, what it has been in the past. Probably after 19 November, I will think about it. Right now, it is just business and pure business of getting the job done for the team," Indian captain Rohit Sharma told reporters on the eve of the match. "We are expecting a fairly blue crowd that will be supporting their team. No doubt, they will be very passionate about that. At the same time, as players, when you get opportunities to play in front of those crowds as well, it's special. We remember over the years, at a number of different venues, we have played in front of fans who are not supporting us." Also read | World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma reveals reason for healthy atmosphere in dressing room. A secret fashion show Probable playing XIs: India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj New Zealand: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson (c), Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Tom Latham (wk), Mark Chapman, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson

World Cup 2023: A battle 4 years in the making as India take on NZ in semifinal - Preview & result prediction

Ahead of the highly-anticipated India vs New Zealand World Cup semifinal, a man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly black marketing the tickets at inflated prices. The match is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (Nov 15) and there is a huge demand for tickets.&nbsp;

The Mumbai police&nbsp;nabbed an individual named&nbsp;Roshan Gurubakshani who was allegedly selling the tickets for $1,500 (Rs 1,20,000) each, according to an NDTV report.

The authorities recovered two tickets whilst registering a case against him and another man. The police are looking to nab the&nbsp;second accused who was also involved in black marketing of the tickets.&nbsp;

On Monday (Nov 13), a&nbsp;team from JJ police station arrested another accused named Akash Kothari from his home in Malad in the northern part of the city for the black marketing of tickets. According to WhatsApp messages circulated by Kothari, he was selling tickets in the range of $324 (Rs 27,000) to $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh).&nbsp;

"He was selling the tickets at four to five times its original cost. He has been charged for cheating and other offences under sections 420 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code," one of the officials was quoted as saying by Times of India.&nbsp;

<a href="http://13.127.238.113/sports/bayern-munich-star-thomas-muller-shows-support-to-indian-team-at-world-cup-wears-jersey-tags-virat-kohli-658168">Also read | Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey &amp; tags Virat Kohli</a>

<h2>India vs New Zealand match</h2>

India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal after cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents.&nbsp;

As for New Zealand, the ever-underdogs of world cricket would hope to get the better of India and entering the finals for a chance to lay hands upon an ICC trophy for the first time in history.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies) 
 
&nbsp;

Ahead of the highly-anticipated India vs New Zealand World Cup semifinal, a man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly black marketing the tickets at inflated prices.

Ahead of the highly-anticipated India vs New Zealand World Cup semifinal, a man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly black marketing the tickets at inflated prices. The match is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday (Nov 15) and there is a huge demand for tickets. The Mumbai police nabbed an individual named Roshan Gurubakshani who was allegedly selling the tickets for $1,500 (Rs 1,20,000) each, according to an NDTV report. The authorities recovered two tickets whilst registering a case against him and another man. The police are looking to nab the second accused who was also involved in black marketing of the tickets. On Monday (Nov 13), a team from JJ police station arrested another accused named Akash Kothari from his home in Malad in the northern part of the city for the black marketing of tickets. According to WhatsApp messages circulated by Kothari, he was selling tickets in the range of $324 (Rs 27,000) to $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh). "He was selling the tickets at four to five times its original cost. He has been charged for cheating and other offences under sections 420 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code," one of the officials was quoted as saying by Times of India. Also read | Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey & tags Virat Kohli India vs New Zealand match India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal after cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches. The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents. As for New Zealand, the ever-underdogs of world cricket would hope to get the better of India and entering the finals for a chance to lay hands upon an ICC trophy for the first time in history. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Mumbai police arrest one for black marketing India-New Zealand semifinal tickets

While doubts remain around Babar Azam's captaincy future, it has come to light that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering sacking its entire group of support staff members, according to Samaa TV.

While doubts remain around Babar Azam's captaincy future, it has come to light that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering sacking its entire group of support staff members, according to Samaa TV. The likes of head coach Grant Bradburn, team director Mickey Arthur and batting coach Andrew Puttick could be given the sack as PCB attempts to rejig the order after a dismal World Cup campaign in India. PCB is expected to conduct a thorough review of Pakistan's poor show in the marquee tournament where the team failed to reach the knockouts after all the hype. PCB chief Zaka Ashraf is set to conduct an emergency meeting with former captain Younis Khan to announce the changes in the setup. Arthur was hired as the team director by former PCH chief Najam Sethi and fulfilled his duty for the initial few months remotely through an online medium which brought a lot of flak. Arthur did his reputation no favours when he came up with a flurry of amusing excuses to shield Pakistan's failure. One of Arthur's excuses was that the stadium DJ did not play 'Dil Dil Pakistan' which affected the morale of the players. As for Grant Bradburn and Andrew Puttick, they have been tied down with lengthier contracts, running until May 2025. Any decision of sacking by the PCB would mean a hefty severance package for the two. Morne Morkel resigns The development comes hot on the heels of Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel resigning from his position as the bowling outfit floundered big time in the World Cup. The former South African speedster had joined the Pakistan backroom staff on a six-month contract in June this year, with an eye to go the distance in the World Cup. His first assignment with the Pakistan team was the tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. The team emerged victorious in the island nation but it all went south from there. The Pakistan team could not qualify for the finals of the Asia Cup, losing to arch-rivals India in a humiliating manner before repeating the cycle yet again in the World Cup. Also read | World Cup 2023: Morne Morkel quits as Pakistan bowling coach after WC debacle Apart from poor bowling and batting performances, fingers are being raised at Babar Azam for his directionless captaincy. Pakistan as a unit looked miles behind the pace when compared to other teams. The subcontinent team was found guilty of playing an archaic brand of cricket in ODIs which boils down to the personality of the captain. During the World Cup, the PCB chief had met Sarfaraz Khan, fanning rumours that the former captain was being prepared to take over the reins once again from Babar. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan Cricket Board mulls sacking foreign coaches after World Cup debacle: Report

Four teams are just two steps away from lifting the ODI World Cup trophy as hosts India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand scramble for a place in Sunday’s final. While India is waiting&nbsp;to exact revenge from New Zealand, having lost in the 2019 edition semis, South Africa will lock horns with five-time champions Australia in Kolkata. However, the latter clash could be affected by bad weather conditions with rain expected to play spoilsport at the Eden Gardens. So what will happen and who will advance to the final if rain plays a party spoiler in either contest?

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
And then there were four...🤩 
 
Who will be at the top of the podium on November 19?<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CWC23?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CWC23</a> <a href="https://t.co/i2SQ8Q7vsq">pic.twitter.com/i2SQ8Q7vsq</a>
— ICC (@ICC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC/status/1723996641579987169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<h2>What are the scenarios?</h2>

As things stand, the umpires will prioritise playing the entire 100-over contest on the scheduled dates, which are&nbsp;Wednesday (Semifinal 1) and Thursday (Semifinal 2) respectively. However, if rain plays spoilsport the match could be extended to a reserve day depending on different scenarios. While the weather forecast for India vs New Zealand in Mumbai is good, the same can’t be said for the South Africa vs Australia match in Kolkata as weather is expected to hinder play.

As mentioned, the match is prioritised to be finished on the scheduled date so the umpires can reduce the number of overs to guarantee a result. In case 20 overs are not completed in the second innings (minimum requirement for a match to be completed) and rain plays spoilsport, the umpires will have two calls to make.

Scenario 1 – If the match does not start before the completion of the 20th over in the second innings, then it will be completed on the reserve day with full 50 overs on play.

Scenario 2 – However, if the match starts and 20 overs are completed and rain interrupts then the match will start on reserve day with reduced overs.

ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bayern-munich-star-thomas-muller-shows-support-to-indian-team-at-world-cup-wears-jersey-tags-virat-kohli-658168">Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey &amp; tags Virat Kohli</a>

<h2>What if semifinal match is abandoned?</h2>

If both teams fail to play 20 overs (including the reserve day) and rain plays spoilsport, then the match will be abandoned. In this case, teams ranked higher in the league stage will advance to the final which will see India and South Africa carry significant advantages. However, India will be aware of the reserve day scenarios against New Zealand having lost the ODI World Cup semifinal in 2019 and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 as they will look to get the job done at the earliest.

Match Details:

15 Oct 2023: India vs New Zealand, Semifinal 1 – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

16 Oct 2023: South Africa vs Australia, Semifinal 2 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Four teams are just two steps away from lifting the ODI World Cup trophy as hosts India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand scramble for a place in Sunday’s final.

Four teams are just two steps away from lifting the ODI World Cup trophy as hosts India, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand scramble for a place in Sunday’s final. While India is waiting to exact revenge from New Zealand, having lost in the 2019 edition semis, South Africa will lock horns with five-time champions Australia in Kolkata. However, the latter clash could be affected by bad weather conditions with rain expected to play spoilsport at the Eden Gardens. So what will happen and who will advance to the final if rain plays a party spoiler in either contest? And then there were four...🤩 Who will be at the top of the podium on November 19?#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/i2SQ8Q7vsq — ICC (@ICC) November 13, 2023 × What are the scenarios? As things stand, the umpires will prioritise playing the entire 100-over contest on the scheduled dates, which are Wednesday (Semifinal 1) and Thursday (Semifinal 2) respectively. However, if rain plays spoilsport the match could be extended to a reserve day depending on different scenarios. While the weather forecast for India vs New Zealand in Mumbai is good, the same can’t be said for the South Africa vs Australia match in Kolkata as weather is expected to hinder play. As mentioned, the match is prioritised to be finished on the scheduled date so the umpires can reduce the number of overs to guarantee a result. In case 20 overs are not completed in the second innings (minimum requirement for a match to be completed) and rain plays spoilsport, the umpires will have two calls to make. Scenario 1 – If the match does not start before the completion of the 20th over in the second innings, then it will be completed on the reserve day with full 50 overs on play. Scenario 2 – However, if the match starts and 20 overs are completed and rain interrupts then the match will start on reserve day with reduced overs. ALSO READ | Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey & tags Virat Kohli What if semifinal match is abandoned? If both teams fail to play 20 overs (including the reserve day) and rain plays spoilsport, then the match will be abandoned. In this case, teams ranked higher in the league stage will advance to the final which will see India and South Africa carry significant advantages. However, India will be aware of the reserve day scenarios against New Zealand having lost the ODI World Cup semifinal in 2019 and the World Test Championship (WTC) final in 2021 as they will look to get the job done at the earliest. Match Details: 15 Oct 2023: India vs New Zealand, Semifinal 1 – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai 16 Oct 2023: South Africa vs Australia, Semifinal 2 – Eden Gardens, Kolkata

All scenarios explained on who will play in ODI World Cup final if rain plays spoilsport in semifinal clashes

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front. Drawing a comparison with Rohit’s contemporaries, Wasim said the Indian skipper is different than all.

“Rohit and Gill put on 91 runs in 10 overs. The game was over then only,” Akram said on A Sports.

While Gill completed his fifty, Rohit slammed 54-ball 61 at the top, laying the foundation for batters to come and deliver. Referring to his fellow teammate and a former great, Inzamam-ul-Haq&nbsp;in the same breath, Wasim said both Rohit and Inzamam had ample time to score against the pace.

“Like Inzamam, Rohit too has a lot of time against the pacers. His hand-eye coordination is so natural,” Akram on Rohit Sharma.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/odi-world-cup-2023-rohit-sharma-underlines-team-spirit-after-perfect-record-in-league-stage-657913">ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma underlines team spirit after perfect record in league stage</a>

Showering praises on the Indian veteran, Wasim said Rohit is different than Virat Kohli, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and modern-day greats Kane Williamson and Joe Root.&nbsp;

“I don’t think there is anyone like Rohit Sharma in the World cricket. We talk about emperor Kohli (Virat), Joe Root, Williamson (Kane), and Babar Azam, but this guy is different.&nbsp;

“He makes batting look so easy. No matter what the situation is, the bowling attack is, he plays his shots with ease. He changes the tempo of the game. Bowlers and oppositions are on the back foot from ball one,” Wasim noted.&nbsp;

<h2>India hammer Dutch in Bengaluru&nbsp;</h2>

The Indian Team finished the group with nine wins in as many contested matches. Their latest victory came against the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Diwali day, beating the Dutch by 160 runs.

While the top three completed their respective fifties, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer slammed hundreds, with KL doing it in 62 balls – the fastest by an Indian batter in World Cups.

Iyer’s maiden CWC also made headlines, as India registered their second-best team total (410/4) in this competition.

The bowlers were on the top of their games, with each of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja returning with two wickets each. On a rare off day for Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the first time in this World Cup, India tried nine bowlers, including Virat and Suryakumar Yadav.

Upon finishing the group in the first position, India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Nov 15) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram is in awe of Rohit Sharma - the batter. Against the Netherlands in the tournament’s last league match, Rohit and Gill added 91 for the first wicket inside the Powerplay, putting India’s nose in front. Drawing a comparison with Rohit’s contemporaries, Wasim said the Indian skipper is different than all. “Rohit and Gill put on 91 runs in 10 overs. The game was over then only,” Akram said on A Sports. While Gill completed his fifty, Rohit slammed 54-ball 61 at the top, laying the foundation for batters to come and deliver. Referring to his fellow teammate and a former great, Inzamam-ul-Haq in the same breath, Wasim said both Rohit and Inzamam had ample time to score against the pace. “Like Inzamam, Rohit too has a lot of time against the pacers. His hand-eye coordination is so natural,” Akram on Rohit Sharma. ALSO READ: ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma underlines team spirit after perfect record in league stage Showering praises on the Indian veteran, Wasim said Rohit is different than Virat Kohli, Pakistan captain Babar Azam and modern-day greats Kane Williamson and Joe Root. “I don’t think there is anyone like Rohit Sharma in the World cricket. We talk about emperor Kohli (Virat), Joe Root, Williamson (Kane), and Babar Azam, but this guy is different. “He makes batting look so easy. No matter what the situation is, the bowling attack is, he plays his shots with ease. He changes the tempo of the game. Bowlers and oppositions are on the back foot from ball one,” Wasim noted. India hammer Dutch in Bengaluru The Indian Team finished the group with nine wins in as many contested matches. Their latest victory came against the Netherlands in Bengaluru on Diwali day, beating the Dutch by 160 runs. While the top three completed their respective fifties, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer slammed hundreds, with KL doing it in 62 balls – the fastest by an Indian batter in World Cups. Iyer’s maiden CWC also made headlines, as India registered their second-best team total (410/4) in this competition. The bowlers were on the top of their games, with each of Bumrah, Siraj, Kuldeep and Jadeja returning with two wickets each. On a rare off day for Mohammed Shami, who went wicketless for the first time in this World Cup, India tried nine bowlers, including Virat and Suryakumar Yadav. Upon finishing the group in the first position, India will face New Zealand in the first semi-final on Wednesday (Nov 15) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

World Cup: Like Inzamam, Rohit has ample time against pacers; is different from Kohli, Babar, says Wasim Akram

Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey. Muller not only wore the jersey but also tagged former captain Virat Kohli while thanking Team India for the gift.&nbsp;

Muller took to his social media handles&nbsp;to post the unboxing video and captioned it as saying: "Look at this, @imVkohli. Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! Good luck at the @cricketworldcup"

"Thank you Team India for the shirt and good luck at the World Cup. Pleasure," Muller could be heard saying in the video.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"I have to try to play cricket in my garden," the World Cup-winning player added while wearing the jersey which has his name and no. 25 on the back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Look at this, <a href="https://twitter.com/imVkohli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imVkohli</a> 😃🏏 
Thank you for the shirt, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a>! 👍 
Good luck at the <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketworldcup?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@cricketworldcup</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/esmuellert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#esmuellert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://t.co/liBA4nrVmT">pic.twitter.com/liBA4nrVmT</a>
— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) <a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_/status/1724075229230579978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Fans appreciated Muller's good luck message for the Indian team and thanked him for the support.&nbsp;

"The Raumdeuter, invading space on the pitch like Bumrah invades the off stump with his inswinging Yorkers," said one fan, while another commented: "This is why Thomas Müller is the greatest player of all time."

A third added: "Thank you Legend for your best wishes to Team India."

<h2>Muller's previous message for Kohli</h2>

Notably, this is not the first time&nbsp;Muller has posted a good luck message for the Indian team and Virat Kohli. In 2019, days before the start of the ODI World Cup in England, Muller wore an Indian team t-shirt and posted a positive message.&nbsp;

“I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck &amp; thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He’s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia,"&nbsp;he&nbsp;posted.

India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 13). Despite cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches, it all boils down to one match that will decide if India find a space in the finals or not.&nbsp;

The men-in-blue have reached the semifinal stage twice in the last two World Cup campaigns, only to flounder at the ultimate stage. The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents only.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey.

Indian cricket and football fans erupted on social media on Monday evening as German international and Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller posted a video of himself wearing the Indian men's cricket team jersey. Muller not only wore the jersey but also tagged former captain Virat Kohli while thanking Team India for the gift. Muller took to his social media handles to post the unboxing video and captioned it as saying: "Look at this, @imVkohli. Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! Good luck at the @cricketworldcup" "Thank you Team India for the shirt and good luck at the World Cup. Pleasure," Muller could be heard saying in the video. "I have to try to play cricket in my garden," the World Cup-winning player added while wearing the jersey which has his name and no. 25 on the back. Look at this, @imVkohli 😃🏏 Thank you for the shirt, #TeamIndia! 👍 Good luck at the @cricketworldcup #esmuellert #Cricket pic.twitter.com/liBA4nrVmT — Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) November 13, 2023 × Fans appreciated Muller's good luck message for the Indian team and thanked him for the support. "The Raumdeuter, invading space on the pitch like Bumrah invades the off stump with his inswinging Yorkers," said one fan, while another commented: "This is why Thomas Müller is the greatest player of all time." A third added: "Thank you Legend for your best wishes to Team India." Muller's previous message for Kohli Notably, this is not the first time Muller has posted a good luck message for the Indian team and Virat Kohli. In 2019, days before the start of the ODI World Cup in England, Muller wore an Indian team t-shirt and posted a positive message. “I wish all participants of the Cricket #WorldCup2019 good luck & thrilling matches. Especially I cross my fingers for @imVkohli, the captain of the Indian team. He’s a fan of @DFB_Team and supported it multiple times in the past #Cricket #GermanyCheersForIndia," he posted. India take on New Zealand in the first semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday (Nov 13). Despite cruising to the knockouts by winning nine consecutive league matches, it all boils down to one match that will decide if India find a space in the finals or not. The men-in-blue have reached the semifinal stage twice in the last two World Cup campaigns, only to flounder at the ultimate stage. The Indian team will take the field to avenge the loss in the 2019 WC semifinal when they were beaten in a rather agonising manner by Wednesday's opponents only.

Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller shows support for Indian team at World Cup; wears jersey & tags Virat Kohli

Defending champions England crashed out of the World Cup 2023 with just three wins from nine matches. England’s director of men’s cricket, Robert Key, took responsibility for the team’s below-par showing in India while backing the head coach, Matthew Mott and captain, Jos Buttler, saying it’s not their fault.

England’s title defence was down in the mud owing to mediocre performances with bat and ball throughout the tournament.&nbsp;

After suffering a defeat in the curtain-raiser against New Zealand by eight wickets, England beat Bangladesh in their next match. They lost their next five games, including one against Afghanistan in Delhi.&nbsp;

Though they were knocked out of the tournament by then, twin wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan helped England finish inside the top eight, earning them direct qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-like-inzamam-rohit-has-ample-time-against-pacers-hes-different-than-kohli-babar-wasim-akram-657960">World Cup - Like Inzamam, Rohit has ample time against pacers; he’s different than Kohli, Babar: Wasim Akram</a>

With England registering their worst-ever show at the World Cups with six losses in the league matches, Key, who had arrived in India ahead of the Pakistan match, said he was taking all the calls, including prioritising Tests since his arrival.

England achieved unbelievable results in Test cricket, but with them playing lesser ODIs, mainly outside of England, it didn’t help the cause, as the results are there for everyone to see.

"I look at what I've not done rather than blaming everyone else. I hold myself accountable for a lot," he said. &nbsp;"Since I've started this job, it's very hard for me to be critical of Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott when I'm the one who, every single time a decision has been made around whether or not we focus on 50-over cricket, Test cricket or T20, I've always chosen Test cricket.&nbsp;

"When there was a choice in Pakistan over who got the best players, I've always said, 'Sorry, Test cricket gets that focus at the moment'. The same thing in South Africa. I've always chosen Test cricket. It's not easy for coaches and captains when you haven't got the ability to plan and have your best team,” Key added.

<h2>They have my backing&nbsp;- Key</h2>

To stick around with the white-ball teams in these testing times, Captain Jos Buttler said he wants to continue leading England post the World Cup, while Mott has Key’s backing as the head coach.

"That's not their fault. So, I feel like it's harsh if I turn around and blame the captain and coach. Really, I hold myself at the top of that list for what's gone wrong on this trip,” Key said.

"As far as I'm concerned, he gets my full backing. He's the person to get the first opportunity to put that right," he added. "But it's certainly not a case of saying 'carry on, let's keep doing everything the same and get the same result'.

Meanwhile, England will now travel to the Caribbean for the white-ball series, the squads for which were announced earlier.

Defending champions England crashed out of the World Cup 2023 with just three wins from nine matches. England’s director of men’s cricket, Robert Key, took responsibility for the team’s below-par showing in India while backing the head coach, Matthew Mott and captain, Jos Buttler, saying it’s not their fault.

Defending champions England crashed out of the World Cup 2023 with just three wins from nine matches. England’s director of men’s cricket, Robert Key, took responsibility for the team’s below-par showing in India while backing the head coach, Matthew Mott and captain, Jos Buttler, saying it’s not their fault. England’s title defence was down in the mud owing to mediocre performances with bat and ball throughout the tournament. After suffering a defeat in the curtain-raiser against New Zealand by eight wickets, England beat Bangladesh in their next match. They lost their next five games, including one against Afghanistan in Delhi. Though they were knocked out of the tournament by then, twin wins over the Netherlands and Pakistan helped England finish inside the top eight, earning them direct qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy. ALSO READ: World Cup - Like Inzamam, Rohit has ample time against pacers; he’s different than Kohli, Babar: Wasim Akram With England registering their worst-ever show at the World Cups with six losses in the league matches, Key, who had arrived in India ahead of the Pakistan match, said he was taking all the calls, including prioritising Tests since his arrival. England achieved unbelievable results in Test cricket, but with them playing lesser ODIs, mainly outside of England, it didn’t help the cause, as the results are there for everyone to see. "I look at what I've not done rather than blaming everyone else. I hold myself accountable for a lot," he said. "Since I've started this job, it's very hard for me to be critical of Jos Buttler and Matthew Mott when I'm the one who, every single time a decision has been made around whether or not we focus on 50-over cricket, Test cricket or T20, I've always chosen Test cricket. "When there was a choice in Pakistan over who got the best players, I've always said, 'Sorry, Test cricket gets that focus at the moment'. The same thing in South Africa. I've always chosen Test cricket. It's not easy for coaches and captains when you haven't got the ability to plan and have your best team,” Key added. They have my backing - Key To stick around with the white-ball teams in these testing times, Captain Jos Buttler said he wants to continue leading England post the World Cup, while Mott has Key’s backing as the head coach. "That's not their fault. So, I feel like it's harsh if I turn around and blame the captain and coach. Really, I hold myself at the top of that list for what's gone wrong on this trip,” Key said. "As far as I'm concerned, he gets my full backing. He's the person to get the first opportunity to put that right," he added. "But it's certainly not a case of saying 'carry on, let's keep doing everything the same and get the same result'. Meanwhile, England will now travel to the Caribbean for the white-ball series, the squads for which were announced earlier.

Not their fault, I hold myself accountable: ECB's Rob Key backs Matthew Mott, Buttler over poor CWC show

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is of the view that ODI matches should have only one white ball, instead of the two balls that are used from either ends. Speaking to reporters ahead of the semifinal against South Africa at the ongoing World Cup in India, Starc put forth his view.&nbsp;

The 33-year-old believes that using one ball will even the playing field and give some breathing space to the bowlers.&nbsp;

"I still think it should be one ball not two. The ball stays harder for longer. As we've seen here, the grounds are quite small, wickets are flat. If anything in world cricket wickets have gotten flatter and I think if you look at some of that old footage when they bowled with one ball, reverse swing comes into it a lot more," said Starc.&nbsp;

"That actually brings the bowlers back into the game, and I don't think it's any secret that one-day cricket and probably T20 cricket as well is a batter's game and bowlers just have to hang on," he added.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/gareth-morgan-picks-six-wickets-from-six-balls-to-seal-improbable-win-in-australias-division-3-cricket-658038">Also read |&nbsp;Gareth Morgan picks 'six wickets from six balls' to seal improbable win in Australia's division 3 cricket</a>

<h2>No reverse swing for bowlers&nbsp;</h2>

Notably, it was in 2011 that ICC brought in the change that allowed for two different white balls to be used during the 50 overs of each inning. The immediate effect was that reverse swing went out of the contest as each ball was only 25 overs old at the end of an inning.&nbsp;

While the white ball already swings little initially, bowlers in the past had the luxury of using the old one to reverse swing to outfox the batters. For a ball to reverse swing, it has to be old with one side shiny and the other rough.

It allowed for an even contest and bowlers could stage a comeback in the later parts of the game. Moreover, it was a skill that needed a collective effort from the team. The fielders needed to constantly work the ball while the bowlers needed to learn the art of getting it to nip in the air before seaming off it as well.

"I think just because of the two new balls at the start, I don't think the balls swings any longer. They swing at the start and unless conditions suit, they don't swing for very long at all. If anything they stay nicer for batsmen towards the end," said Starc.&nbsp;

At the ongoing World Cup, Starc has looked a pale shadow of his former self, taking 10 wickets in eight matches with an economy rate of 6.55.

(With inputs from agencies)

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is of the view that ODI matches should have only one white ball, instead of the two balls that are used from either ends. Speaking to reporters ahead of the semifinal against South Africa at the ongoing World Cup in India, Starc put forth his view.

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc is of the view that ODI matches should have only one white ball, instead of the two balls that are used from either ends. Speaking to reporters ahead of the semifinal against South Africa at the ongoing World Cup in India, Starc put forth his view. The 33-year-old believes that using one ball will even the playing field and give some breathing space to the bowlers. "I still think it should be one ball not two. The ball stays harder for longer. As we've seen here, the grounds are quite small, wickets are flat. If anything in world cricket wickets have gotten flatter and I think if you look at some of that old footage when they bowled with one ball, reverse swing comes into it a lot more," said Starc. "That actually brings the bowlers back into the game, and I don't think it's any secret that one-day cricket and probably T20 cricket as well is a batter's game and bowlers just have to hang on," he added. Also read | Gareth Morgan picks 'six wickets from six balls' to seal improbable win in Australia's division 3 cricket No reverse swing for bowlers Notably, it was in 2011 that ICC brought in the change that allowed for two different white balls to be used during the 50 overs of each inning. The immediate effect was that reverse swing went out of the contest as each ball was only 25 overs old at the end of an inning. While the white ball already swings little initially, bowlers in the past had the luxury of using the old one to reverse swing to outfox the batters. For a ball to reverse swing, it has to be old with one side shiny and the other rough. It allowed for an even contest and bowlers could stage a comeback in the later parts of the game. Moreover, it was a skill that needed a collective effort from the team. The fielders needed to constantly work the ball while the bowlers needed to learn the art of getting it to nip in the air before seaming off it as well. "I think just because of the two new balls at the start, I don't think the balls swings any longer. They swing at the start and unless conditions suit, they don't swing for very long at all. If anything they stay nicer for batsmen towards the end," said Starc. At the ongoing World Cup, Starc has looked a pale shadow of his former self, taking 10 wickets in eight matches with an economy rate of 6.55. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: 'It should be,' Mitchell Starc suggests rule change to make playing field even for bowlers

Sri Lankan men's cricket team captain Kusal Mendis has issued a clarification after his comments regarding Indian batter Virat Kohli brought him flak on social media.&nbsp;

Addressing Sri Lankan media after a disappointing World Cup campaign, Mendis said he was 'absolutely wrong' to not congratulate Kohli when he reached his 49th ODI century.&nbsp;

"On that day I went for the press conference and I was not aware that Virat had scored a century. When suddenly that journalist asked that question, I didn’t know what to say.&nbsp;And also I didn’t understand the question clearly," Mendis was quoted as saying by Asian Mirror.

"Scoring 49 ODI tons is not an easy job to do, Virat is one of the brilliant cricketers in the world, later I realised what I said was absolutely wrong. I now feel I shouldn't have reacted the way I did," he added.

Notably, on the day Kohli scored the record-breaking ton, Mendis was asked in an interview if he would like to congratulate the Indian batter for the feat. However, Mendis, visibly irritated by the randomness of the question replied:&nbsp;"Why I would congratulate him?"

While a section of fans sympathised with Mendis saying he was not obligated to congratulate a rival, others said a simple positive message would not have done any harm to the Sri Lankan captain.&nbsp;

<h2>Kohli's record-equalling century&nbsp;</h2>

Kohli hit his 49th ODI century at the Eden Gardens against South Africa in the penultimate league match of the World Cup, equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record. After the century, Tendulkar posted a congratulatory message for Kohli and urged him to eclipse the record quickly.

"Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year," posted Tendulkar on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his innings said he felt&nbsp;"honoured" to equal "hero" Tendulkar's record.&nbsp;

“Tendulkar's tweet is quite special,” Kohli said. "It's all too much to take in for now. It's a huge honour to equal my hero's record. He's perfection with the bat. It's an emotional moment. I know the days I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV."

Players with most ODI hundreds:&nbsp;

Virat Kohli - 49 centuries, 278&nbsp;innings

Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings

Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 260&nbsp;innings

Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings

Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings

(With inputs from agencies)

Sri Lankan men's cricket team captain Kusal Mendis has issued a clarification after his comments regarding Indian batter Virat Kohli brought him flak on social media.

Sri Lankan men's cricket team captain Kusal Mendis has issued a clarification after his comments regarding Indian batter Virat Kohli brought him flak on social media. Addressing Sri Lankan media after a disappointing World Cup campaign, Mendis said he was 'absolutely wrong' to not congratulate Kohli when he reached his 49th ODI century. "On that day I went for the press conference and I was not aware that Virat had scored a century. When suddenly that journalist asked that question, I didn’t know what to say. And also I didn’t understand the question clearly," Mendis was quoted as saying by Asian Mirror. "Scoring 49 ODI tons is not an easy job to do, Virat is one of the brilliant cricketers in the world, later I realised what I said was absolutely wrong. I now feel I shouldn't have reacted the way I did," he added. Notably, on the day Kohli scored the record-breaking ton, Mendis was asked in an interview if he would like to congratulate the Indian batter for the feat. However, Mendis, visibly irritated by the randomness of the question replied: "Why I would congratulate him?" While a section of fans sympathised with Mendis saying he was not obligated to congratulate a rival, others said a simple positive message would not have done any harm to the Sri Lankan captain. Kohli's record-equalling century Kohli hit his 49th ODI century at the Eden Gardens against South Africa in the penultimate league match of the World Cup, equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record. After the century, Tendulkar posted a congratulatory message for Kohli and urged him to eclipse the record quickly. "Well played Virat. It took me 365 days to go from 49 to 50 earlier this year," posted Tendulkar on X, formerly known as Twitter. Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match for his innings said he felt "honoured" to equal "hero" Tendulkar's record. “Tendulkar's tweet is quite special,” Kohli said. "It's all too much to take in for now. It's a huge honour to equal my hero's record. He's perfection with the bat. It's an emotional moment. I know the days I come from, I know the days I have watched him on TV." Players with most ODI hundreds: Virat Kohli - 49 centuries, 278 innings Sachin Tendulkar - 49 centuries, 452 innings Rohit Sharma - 31 centuries, 260 innings Ricky Ponting - 30 centuries, 365 innings Sanath Jayasuriya - 28 centuries, 433 innings (With inputs from agencies)

'What I said...': Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis reacts on his 'why would I congratulate Virat Kohli' comment

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel has quit his post, following the side's disastrous World Cup campaign in India, announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (Nov 13). Under Morkel, the Pakistani bowling outfit floundered big time in the marquee tournament which resulted in the team crashing out, prior to the knockouts.&nbsp;

After Morkel's resignation, the PCB will choose his replacement in 'due course' with a three-match Test series against Australia, scheduled to take place from&nbsp;December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in the Down Under nation.&nbsp;

The former South African speedster had joined the Pakistan backroom staff on a six-month contract in June this year, with an eye to go the distance in the World Cup. His first assignment with the Pakistan team was the tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series.

The team emerged victorious in the island nation but it all went south from there. The Pakistan team could not qualify for the finals of the Asia Cup, losing to arch-rivals&nbsp;India in a humiliating manner before repeating the cycle yet again in the World Cup.&nbsp;

<a href="http://13.127.238.113/sports/world-cup-2023-ramiz-raja-suggests-pakistan-forget-about-their-bowling-reputation-after-disastrous-campaign-657711">Also read |&nbsp;World Cup 2023: Ramiz Raja suggests Pakistan 'forget about their bowling reputation' after disastrous campaign</a>

<h2>Tepid performance from Pakistan bowlers&nbsp;</h2>

Pakistan bowlers were lacklustre throughout the tournament with the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf going for plenty of runs and batters finding them easy to manoeuvre around. While Afridi did claim 18 wickets, he only picked three wickets with the new ball which hurt Pakistan ultimately.&nbsp;

As for Rauf, he became the most expensive bowler in World Cup history, conceding 533 runs in nine innings, whilst picking 16 wickets. The previous record was held by English spinner Adil Rashid who gave away 526 runs in the 2019 edition.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the spinners were a non-existent entity for captain Babar Azam as all-rounder Shadab Khan struggled big time to adjust to the demands of the 50-over format. Khan's compatriot Mohammad Nawaz was equally ineffective and the duo only managed to pick two wickets apiece.

In the absence of the two spinners, Pakistan relied on part-timer Iftikhar Ahmed who was no better and was carted by the opposition batters with ease.&nbsp;

The lack of wickets from the spinners, especially in the subcontinent conditions, was one of&nbsp;the biggest reasons for Pakistan's abysmal show. Morkel failed to address the problems and had to pay the price for it by putting in his papers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel has quit his post, following the side's disastrous World Cup campaign in India, announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (Nov 13).

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel has quit his post, following the side's disastrous World Cup campaign in India, announced the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday (Nov 13). Under Morkel, the Pakistani bowling outfit floundered big time in the marquee tournament which resulted in the team crashing out, prior to the knockouts. After Morkel's resignation, the PCB will choose his replacement in 'due course' with a three-match Test series against Australia, scheduled to take place from December 14, 2023, to January 7, 2024, in the Down Under nation. The former South African speedster had joined the Pakistan backroom staff on a six-month contract in June this year, with an eye to go the distance in the World Cup. His first assignment with the Pakistan team was the tour to Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series. The team emerged victorious in the island nation but it all went south from there. The Pakistan team could not qualify for the finals of the Asia Cup, losing to arch-rivals India in a humiliating manner before repeating the cycle yet again in the World Cup. Also read | World Cup 2023: Ramiz Raja suggests Pakistan 'forget about their bowling reputation' after disastrous campaign Tepid performance from Pakistan bowlers Pakistan bowlers were lacklustre throughout the tournament with the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf going for plenty of runs and batters finding them easy to manoeuvre around. While Afridi did claim 18 wickets, he only picked three wickets with the new ball which hurt Pakistan ultimately. As for Rauf, he became the most expensive bowler in World Cup history, conceding 533 runs in nine innings, whilst picking 16 wickets. The previous record was held by English spinner Adil Rashid who gave away 526 runs in the 2019 edition. Meanwhile, the spinners were a non-existent entity for captain Babar Azam as all-rounder Shadab Khan struggled big time to adjust to the demands of the 50-over format. Khan's compatriot Mohammad Nawaz was equally ineffective and the duo only managed to pick two wickets apiece. In the absence of the two spinners, Pakistan relied on part-timer Iftikhar Ahmed who was no better and was carted by the opposition batters with ease. The lack of wickets from the spinners, especially in the subcontinent conditions, was one of the biggest reasons for Pakistan's abysmal show. Morkel failed to address the problems and had to pay the price for it by putting in his papers. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Morne Morkel quits as Pakistan bowling coach after WC debacle

India and New Zealand are back facing each other in the World Cup 2023, this time in the semis scheduled on Wednesday (Nov 15) in Mumbai. Having fared against each other in the knockouts the last time in 2019, New Zealand won the two-day rain-hit match in Manchester by 18 runs. Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, spinner Kuldeep Yadav remains unfazed by records and results as India looks strong to weather the Kiwi storm this time.

While New Zealand entered the final top 4 on the back of a series of losses in the second half of the tournament, the hosts India will walk into the contest as hot favourites, remaining unbeaten in the competition thus far.&nbsp;

Banking on the rhythm and momentum India is carrying heading into yet another World Cup knockout stage, Kuldeep feels there is no point in worrying about what happened in the past.

“The 2019 semifinal was four years ago,” Kuldeep told reporters after the win over the Netherlands in Bengaluru.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/two-indian-veterans-and-sri-lankas-world-cup-inducted-into-iccs-hall-of-fame-658000">Two Indian veterans and Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning batter inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame</a>

“We have played a lot of bilateral series after that, so we know the conditions (in India) and so do they. Our preparation has been good, and we have been able to play good cricket throughout the tournament.”

“So, we expect to continue in the same vein in the next match as well,” he added.

Although the seam bowlers made headlines with stunning performances in nine contested matches, Kuldeep had his share of success, picking 14 wickets from nine games. Alongside Ravindra Jadeja, also among the wickets in this edition, Kuldeep will hold the key to India’s success in the middle overs against New Zealand.

“I just work on my rhythm and strengths and focus on how batsmen are trying to play me. My aim is to land the ball on the good length area as much as possible,” Kuldeep explained.&nbsp;

“I just keep focusing on the process rather than on wickets. Hopefully, it will work in the next match also,” he added.

<h2>All set for the knockout stage</h2>

While India and New Zealand are slated to face off in the first semis, Australia and South Africa will square off in the repeat of the 1999 and 2007 semis at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Where Australia are five-time winners, having last won eight years ago at home in 2015, India previously clinched the CWC trophy 12 years ago in 2011. New Zealand and South Africa are yet to win a World Cup title.

India and New Zealand are back facing each other in the World Cup 2023, this time in the semis scheduled on Wednesday (Nov 15) in Mumbai. Having fared against each other in the knockouts the last time in 2019, New Zealand won the two-day rain-hit match in Manchester by 18 runs.

India and New Zealand are back facing each other in the World Cup 2023, this time in the semis scheduled on Wednesday (Nov 15) in Mumbai. Having fared against each other in the knockouts the last time in 2019, New Zealand won the two-day rain-hit match in Manchester by 18 runs. Speaking ahead of the marquee clash, spinner Kuldeep Yadav remains unfazed by records and results as India looks strong to weather the Kiwi storm this time. While New Zealand entered the final top 4 on the back of a series of losses in the second half of the tournament, the hosts India will walk into the contest as hot favourites, remaining unbeaten in the competition thus far. Banking on the rhythm and momentum India is carrying heading into yet another World Cup knockout stage, Kuldeep feels there is no point in worrying about what happened in the past. “The 2019 semifinal was four years ago,” Kuldeep told reporters after the win over the Netherlands in Bengaluru. ALSO READ: Two Indian veterans and Sri Lanka's World Cup-winning batter inducted into ICC’s Hall of Fame “We have played a lot of bilateral series after that, so we know the conditions (in India) and so do they. Our preparation has been good, and we have been able to play good cricket throughout the tournament.” “So, we expect to continue in the same vein in the next match as well,” he added. Although the seam bowlers made headlines with stunning performances in nine contested matches, Kuldeep had his share of success, picking 14 wickets from nine games. Alongside Ravindra Jadeja, also among the wickets in this edition, Kuldeep will hold the key to India’s success in the middle overs against New Zealand. “I just work on my rhythm and strengths and focus on how batsmen are trying to play me. My aim is to land the ball on the good length area as much as possible,” Kuldeep explained. “I just keep focusing on the process rather than on wickets. Hopefully, it will work in the next match also,” he added. All set for the knockout stage While India and New Zealand are slated to face off in the first semis, Australia and South Africa will square off in the repeat of the 1999 and 2007 semis at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Where Australia are five-time winners, having last won eight years ago at home in 2015, India previously clinched the CWC trophy 12 years ago in 2011. New Zealand and South Africa are yet to win a World Cup title.

We've played good cricket throughout World Cup: Kuldeep on facing New Zealand in repeat of 2019 semis clash

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has slammed critics following his controversial post, celebrating Pakistan's potential exit from the World Cup after New Zealand's five-wicket win against Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Sehwag said he was not returning any love to the Pakistani side after their behaviour against Indians had been anything but cordial.&nbsp;

“In the 21st century there have been 6 ODI world cups. In 6 attempts, only once in 2007 did we not qualify for the semi-finals and have qualified in 5 of the last 6 World Cups. On the other hand, only once have Pakistan qualified for the semis in 6 attempts in 2011. And they come up with ridiculous allegations blaming ICC and BCCI of changing balls and pitch,” Sehwag posted on ‘X’.&nbsp;

The former Indian opener recounted the previous instance when the Pakistan side had crossed the line when it came to the sport and made it a political platform.&nbsp;

“Their Prime Minister mocks us when we lose to another team despite having beaten them. Upon reaching here, their player posts pictures of enjoying tea in Hyderabad with sarcasm to mock our soldier. The PCB chief on camera refers to our country as Dushman Mulk (enemy state)," said Sehwag.&nbsp;

"And they expect love for their hate. And those preaching class, that is a two-way street. Whoever behaves good with us, we are also good with them. However, if someone behaves like them [Pakistan], returning the favour with interest is my way. On-field and off-field as well," he added.&nbsp;

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
In the 21st century there have been 6 ODI world cups. 
In 6 attempts, only once in 2007 did we not qualify for the semi-finals and have qualified in 5 of the last 6 World cups. On the other hand only once have Pakistan qualified for the semis in 6 attempts in 2011. 
And they come… <a href="https://t.co/W7U67pBrFU">pic.twitter.com/W7U67pBrFU</a>
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) <a href="https://twitter.com/virendersehwag/status/1723249388028588207?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 11, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

Earlier this week, Sehwag trolled the Pakistan team, telling them to have a safe flight back home after New Zealand secured a spot in the knockouts by beating Sri Lanka comfortably. Pakistan needed Sri Lanka to upstage the Kiwis to make the match against England&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-pakistans-semifinal-hopes-all-but-over-after-england-bat-first-657530">World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semifinal hopes all but over after England bat first&nbsp;</a>

<h2>Can Pakistan still qualify?</h2>

Pakistan needed to bat first against England in the ongoing match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 11). However, captain Babar Azam&nbsp;called out the wrong side of the coin during the toss, prompting his compatriot Jos Buttler to opt to bat first.&nbsp;

Pakistan can still qualify for the semis but it would take some impossible cricket from both sides to make it happen.&nbsp;The current scenarios under which Pakistan can qualify are:&nbsp;

Restrict England to 20 and chase within 1.3 overs 
Restrict England to 50 and chase within 2 overs 
Restrict England to 100 and chase within 2.5 overs 
Restrict England to 150 and chase within 3.4 overs 
Restrict England to 200 and chase within 4.3 overs 
Restrict England to 300 and chase within 6.1 overs

As of the last update, England had scored 112&nbsp;for 2 at the end of 20 overs, thereby making Pakistan's qualifying task appear much more difficult.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has slammed critics following his controversial post, celebrating Pakistan's potential exit from the World Cup after New Zealand's five-wicket win against Sri Lanka.

Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has slammed critics following his controversial post, celebrating Pakistan's potential exit from the World Cup after New Zealand's five-wicket win against Sri Lanka. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, Sehwag said he was not returning any love to the Pakistani side after their behaviour against Indians had been anything but cordial. “In the 21st century there have been 6 ODI world cups. In 6 attempts, only once in 2007 did we not qualify for the semi-finals and have qualified in 5 of the last 6 World Cups. On the other hand, only once have Pakistan qualified for the semis in 6 attempts in 2011. And they come up with ridiculous allegations blaming ICC and BCCI of changing balls and pitch,” Sehwag posted on ‘X’. The former Indian opener recounted the previous instance when the Pakistan side had crossed the line when it came to the sport and made it a political platform. “Their Prime Minister mocks us when we lose to another team despite having beaten them. Upon reaching here, their player posts pictures of enjoying tea in Hyderabad with sarcasm to mock our soldier. The PCB chief on camera refers to our country as Dushman Mulk (enemy state)," said Sehwag. "And they expect love for their hate. And those preaching class, that is a two-way street. Whoever behaves good with us, we are also good with them. However, if someone behaves like them [Pakistan], returning the favour with interest is my way. On-field and off-field as well," he added. In the 21st century there have been 6 ODI world cups. In 6 attempts, only once in 2007 did we not qualify for the semi-finals and have qualified in 5 of the last 6 World cups. On the other hand only once have Pakistan qualified for the semis in 6 attempts in 2011. And they come… pic.twitter.com/W7U67pBrFU — Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) November 11, 2023 × Earlier this week, Sehwag trolled the Pakistan team, telling them to have a safe flight back home after New Zealand secured a spot in the knockouts by beating Sri Lanka comfortably. Pakistan needed Sri Lanka to upstage the Kiwis to make the match against England World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semifinal hopes all but over after England bat first Can Pakistan still qualify? Pakistan needed to bat first against England in the ongoing match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 11). However, captain Babar Azam called out the wrong side of the coin during the toss, prompting his compatriot Jos Buttler to opt to bat first. Pakistan can still qualify for the semis but it would take some impossible cricket from both sides to make it happen. The current scenarios under which Pakistan can qualify are: Restrict England to 20 and chase within 1.3 overs Restrict England to 50 and chase within 2 overs Restrict England to 100 and chase within 2.5 overs Restrict England to 150 and chase within 3.4 overs Restrict England to 200 and chase within 4.3 overs Restrict England to 300 and chase within 6.1 overs As of the last update, England had scored 112 for 2 at the end of 20 overs, thereby making Pakistan's qualifying task appear much more difficult. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Virender Sehwag slams critics after his controversial post on Pakistan team

IND vs NED&nbsp;Live Streaming for free: India and Netherlands will play their warm-up match against each other on Tuesday (Oct 3) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.&nbsp;

India’ last warm-up match against England was called off due to rain. Before that, India defeated Australia 2-1 in the three-match series. The Netherlands, on the other hand, is in poor form. Bas de Leede is one such player who has impressed the most in recent times, and he will aim to improve. Among bowler, veteran Roelof van der Merwe and Logan van Beek have been impressive.&nbsp;

<h2>Where to watch the live-telecast of World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match in India?</h2>

The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match can be watched live on Star Sports Network.&nbsp;

<h2>How to watch the FREE live-streaming of World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match in India?</h2>

The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match can be FREE live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.

<h2>IND vs NED warm-up match: Full squads</h2>

India:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj.

Netherlands:&nbsp;

Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards (wk/c), Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Colin Ackermann, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede

<h2>ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Netherlands warm-up match live streaming details&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>When will World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match be played? – Date</h2>

The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will be played on 3 October 2023.&nbsp;

<h2>At what time World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will begin? Time</h2>

The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will begin at 2:00 PM IST.

<h2>What is the venue for World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match? – Venue</h2>

The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will be played at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.&nbsp;

<h2>&nbsp;</h2>

(With inputs from agencies)

WATCH WION LIVE HERE

<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="350" loading="”lazy”" src="https://www.wionews.com/live-tv/embed?autoplay=1&amp;mute=1" width="100%"></iframe>

You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us <a href="https://www.wionews.com/content-contribution-registration-form">here</a>.

&nbsp;

IND vs NED Live Streaming for free: India and Netherlands will play their warm-up match against each other on Tuesday (Oct 3) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.

IND vs NED Live Streaming for free: India and Netherlands will play their warm-up match against each other on Tuesday (Oct 3) at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. India’ last warm-up match against England was called off due to rain. Before that, India defeated Australia 2-1 in the three-match series. The Netherlands, on the other hand, is in poor form. Bas de Leede is one such player who has impressed the most in recent times, and he will aim to improve. Among bowler, veteran Roelof van der Merwe and Logan van Beek have been impressive. Where to watch the live-telecast of World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match in India? The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match can be watched live on Star Sports Network. How to watch the FREE live-streaming of World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match in India? The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm-up match can be FREE live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. IND vs NED warm-up match: Full squads India: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj. Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Wesley Barresi, Scott Edwards (wk/c), Shariz Ahmad, Aryan Dutt, Roelof van der Merwe, Teja Nidamanuru, Paul van Meekeren, Logan van Beek, Ryan Klein, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Colin Ackermann, Saqib Zulfiqar, Bas de Leede ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: India vs Netherlands warm-up match live streaming details When will World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match be played? – Date The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will be played on 3 October 2023. At what time World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will begin? Time The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will begin at 2:00 PM IST. What is the venue for World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match? – Venue The World Cup 2023 IND vs NED warm up match will be played at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IND vs NED FREE live streaming: how to watch the World Cup 2023 warm-up match live on mobile APP, laptop, TV

IND vs NED ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: India will lock horns with the Netherlands in the 37th ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match. M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the IND vs NED match on Sunday (Nov 12) at 02:00 pm IST.

IND vs NED ICC World Cup 2023 Tickets: India will lock horns with the Netherlands in the 37th ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match. M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host the IND vs NED match on Sunday (Nov 12) at 02:00 pm IST. Here's how to book tickets for the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. How to book tickets for India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match? To book India vs Netherlands match tickets, you can visit the following websites, which are ICC's official ticket booking partners. https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com https://in.bookmyshow.com What is the price for the India vs Netherlands World Cup match? According to ICC's official ticket booking partners, the ticket price for India vs Netherlands starts at ₹1,000. ALSO READ | IND vs NED Live Streaming: How to watch India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match LIVE in India & your country What is the maximum number of tickets I can buy for the India vs Netherlands match? According to Book My Show's website, one individual cannot purchase over four tickets for the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. How to book IND vs NED tickets on BookMyShow? The BookMyShow website says, "As the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 continues, cricket fans are in for a treat with an exciting match on Sunday featuring India and the Netherlands. In their ODI history, these teams have clashed twice, both times resulting in victories for India. Their most recent encounter, during the 2019 ICC season, saw India secure a five-wicket win over the Netherlands. Their clashes have always been intriguing. India, a cricketing powerhouse, is set to face the Netherlands, a team known for its resilience and determination." ALSO READ | IND vs NED Head-to-Head: Check head-to-head stats, weather & pitch report ahead of India vs Netherlands BookMyShow has made ticket booking easy for the World Cup 2023, hosted by India. All you need to do is visit the website and select your city. Under Sports, you'll find several scheduled ICC World Cup 2023 matches. Then, choose the game you wish to watch and your favourite seat. Make the payment, and you're good to go. Can I book India vs Netherlands tickets online? You can visit ICC's official broadcasting partner to book India vs Netherlands match tickets. However, the latest update shows that all tickets for the India vs Netherlands match are sold out. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

IND vs NED Tickets Online: How to book tickets for India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023; Check for full details

IND vs NED weather and pitch report: India will meet the Netherlands in match no. 45 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday (Nov 12). The match is slated to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka at 2:00 pm IST. The match will be played on the day when people in India will be celebrating Diwali, and hence the environment at the stadium will be electrifying and worth watching.

Originally, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was named the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium. It was eventually renamed after M Chinnaswamy, who was the president of the Indian board from 1977 until 1980 and was involved in the administration of Karnataka cricket for close to four decades.

The stadium was given Test status in 1974-75 and hosted West Indies in the opening match. That match was also the debut of two West Indian greats - Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards. &nbsp;The stadium had also been witness to Sunil Gavaskar's swansong innings when India went down to Pakistan in the series decider in 1987.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Weather report from Bengaluru</h2>

Bengaluru skies possessed some threat of rain during the NZ vs SL match when the sky was covered with dark clouds. On Sunday as well, the sky will remain partly cloudy but there will be no chance of rain. With 59 per cent humidity and 0 per cent precipitation, the maximum temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will be 19 km per hour.&nbsp;

<h2>IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Pitch report&nbsp;</h2>

What makes the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium different is its size. It is one of the smaller international stadiums in India, which is why run-scoring is relatively easy here. The pitch also tends to help this, with the wicket largely being flat, although it can occasionally aid the spinners.&nbsp;

The average first innings total here is around 265 meaning we could see a number of high-scoring matches. When it comes to batting first, a total of 12 matches have been won and when it comes to chasing, q4 matches have been won.

<h2>IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Match details</h2>

Match: India vs Netherlands, Match 45, ODI World Cup 2023&nbsp;

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka&nbsp;

Date &amp; Time: Sunday, October 12, 2:00 pm IST

Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar app&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

IND vs NED weather and pitch report: India will meet the Netherlands in match no. 45 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday (Nov 12). The match is slated to be played at the M.

IND vs NED weather and pitch report: India will meet the Netherlands in match no. 45 of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Sunday (Nov 12). The match is slated to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka at 2:00 pm IST. The match will be played on the day when people in India will be celebrating Diwali, and hence the environment at the stadium will be electrifying and worth watching. Originally, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was named the Karnataka State Cricket Association Stadium. It was eventually renamed after M Chinnaswamy, who was the president of the Indian board from 1977 until 1980 and was involved in the administration of Karnataka cricket for close to four decades. The stadium was given Test status in 1974-75 and hosted West Indies in the opening match. That match was also the debut of two West Indian greats - Gordon Greenidge and Viv Richards. The stadium had also been witness to Sunil Gavaskar's swansong innings when India went down to Pakistan in the series decider in 1987. IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Weather report from Bengaluru Bengaluru skies possessed some threat of rain during the NZ vs SL match when the sky was covered with dark clouds. On Sunday as well, the sky will remain partly cloudy but there will be no chance of rain. With 59 per cent humidity and 0 per cent precipitation, the maximum temperature will be around 27 degrees Celsius. The wind speed will be 19 km per hour. IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Pitch report What makes the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium different is its size. It is one of the smaller international stadiums in India, which is why run-scoring is relatively easy here. The pitch also tends to help this, with the wicket largely being flat, although it can occasionally aid the spinners. The average first innings total here is around 265 meaning we could see a number of high-scoring matches. When it comes to batting first, a total of 12 matches have been won and when it comes to chasing, q4 matches have been won. IND vs NED World Cup 2023: Match details Match: India vs Netherlands, Match 45, ODI World Cup 2023 Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, Karnataka Date & Time: Sunday, October 12, 2:00 pm IST Live Streaming Details: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar app (With inputs from agencies)

IND vs NED: Check weather & pitch report for Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru ahead of India vs Netherlands match

IND vs NED Free Live Streaming APP: ICC has a special gift for cricket buffs on Diwali, the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. Rohit Sharma & Co have reached Bengaluru for the last league match of World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands.

IND vs NED Free Live Streaming APP: ICC has a special gift for cricket buffs on Diwali, the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. Rohit Sharma & Co have reached Bengaluru for the last league match of World Cup 2023 against the Netherlands. In the upcoming clash, India, who are at the top of the World Cup 2023 points table, will clash with the Netherlands, who are in the last place in the points table, with only one win. However, their solitary victory against South Africa was one of the greatest upsets in the marquee event. The Dutch side, although difficult, will look forward to another upset in their fight for a place in the Champions Trophy 2025. India might have already reached the semifinals, but they will play the upcoming match to maintain their winning streak in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. So far, India and the Netherlands have only clashed twice in ODI matches, with India winning both. ALSO READ | IND vs NED Head-to-Head: Check head-to-head stats, weather & pitch report ahead of India vs Netherlands Here's all you need to know about the live-streaming details for the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. IND vs NED World Cup 2023 Live Streaming Details Where can I watch the live telecast for the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match? Star Sports Network has the rights to telecast the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 live in India. The match will be available on these channels: Star Gold SD, SS1 Tamil SD+HD, SS1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Maa Gol, SS1 Kannada SD, and Star Suvarna Plus. How to watch the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match live for free in India? Disney+Hostar will streaming the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match free live in India. How to watch the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match live in your country? For viewers outside India, here's a list of official ICC broadcasters in different countries. Afghanistan Ariana TV and Ariana News, Ariana TV website and www.sportsafghan-wireless.com Australia Fox Sports 501 & Channel 9 HD, 9GemHD, FoxtelGo, FoxtelNOW and Kayo / 9Now Bangladesh GTV, BTV, T Sports, Rabbithole Canada Willow TV, Disney+ Hotstar Caribbean Islands ESPN and ESPN2, ESPN Play Caribbean Central & South America and Mexico ESPN+ Continental Europe and SEA(excluding Singapore) YuppTV Hong Kong Astro Cricket via NowTV, YuppTV India SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Disney+ Hotstar Maldives, Nepal, Bhutan SS1(HD+HD), SS1 Hindi(SD+HD), SS1 Tamil, SS1 Telugu, SS1 Kannada, SS2(HD+SD), Yupp TV Malaysia Astro Cricket, Yupp TV MENA CricLife and CricLife Max, StarzPlay & Switch TV New Zealand Sky Sport Pacific Islands TVWAN Action and TVWAN Sports, Digicel app Pakistan PTV Sports, www.ptvsports.pk, Daraz, Tapmad, Jazz Pakistan A-Sports, ARY ZAP Singapore HubSports 4 and HubSports 5, Simulcast of their linear channels on StarHub TV+ Sri Lanka Sirasa TV, Dialog TV & Event TV, www.kiki.lk & Kiki app South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa SuperSport Grandstand & SuperSport Cricket, SuperSport app UK Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Mix, SkyGO + Sky Sports App USA WillowTV, ESPN+ app When is the World Cup 2023 match between India and the Netherlands? India and the Netherlands will clash on Sunday (Nov 12), on the auspicious occasion of Diwali in India. When will the World Cup 2023 match between India and the Netherlands start? The World Cup 2023 match between India and the Netherlands will start at 02:00 pm IST. Which venue will host the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match? M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Karnataka, will host the India vs Netherlands World Cup 2023 match. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

IND vs NED Free Live Streaming APP: How to watch World Cup 2023 India vs Netherlands LIVE on Mobile APP and TV

Former cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja believes that the men's national team need to 'forget' about their bowling reputation, following the culmination of a disastrous ODI World Cup in India.

Former cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja believes that the men's national team need to 'forget' about their bowling reputation, following the culmination of a disastrous ODI World Cup in India. Raja was speaking after Pakistan were humbled in their last league match by England in Eden Gardens on Saturday (Nov 11). Pakistan's chances of qualifying for the knockouts were all but over after Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first before his bowlers piled on the misery over the subcontinent team. “I think Pakistan need to forget about their bowling reputation. They were limited as Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf had to be played in every match. And look at how expensive they have been. Pakistan need to find replacements,” Raja told host broadcasters Star Sports. Quizzed if he got some joy watching the Pakistan bowlers during the campaign, Raja, with tempered expectations said: “Not really. Pakistan seemed to have found a good No.3 pacer in Mohammad Wasim Jr, who was good in bits and pieces. His approach is healthy; he hits the ball hard as well.” Also read | World Cup 2023: England crush Pakistan by 93 runs at Eden as Willey says goodbye to international cricket Tepid performance from Pakistan bowlers Pakistan bowlers were lacklustre throughout the tournament with the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf going for plenty of runs and batters finding them easy to manoeuvre around. While Afridi did claim 18 wickets, he only picked three wickets with the new ball which hurt Pakistan ultimately. “There are around 13 to 14 fast bowlers on the domestic circuit that are clocking over 140 kmph. So there are options and opportunities available and Pakistan must forget about their reputation, look at form, figures and numbers and look at the guys who want it badly. At times Pakistan did not want it badly enough and hence, this hot and cold performance,” Raja added. Pakistan ended their campaign by losing five matches and winning four which was nowhere near enough for qualifying. The exit means that since the turn of the century, Pakistan have qualified for the knockouts only once in six World Cup campaigns. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Ramiz Raja suggests Pakistan 'forget about their bowling reputation' after disastrous campaign

No one gave Afghanistan a chance heading into the ODI World Cup but Hashmatullah Shahidi's team have lifted their embattled nation with fantastic performances. The Afghans did not win a single match at the 2019 World Cup but beat former World Champions England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka this time and also gave Australia and South Africa an almighty fright. 1996 World Cup-winning coach Dav Whatmore believes they are poised to go up a level in the global game and need more matches against the big teams to reach their true potential.

ODI WC: Afghanistan bow out with their heads held high

The last league match of the World Cup 2023 between India and the Netherlands will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 12), the day of Diwali, the&nbsp;festival of lights. Two teams at the contrasting end of the points table, with the hosts at the top and the Dutch at the bottom half, promise to provide a crackerjack of a game on Sunday. Here is the match preview and result prediction of India vs Netherlands at World Cup 2023.

<h2>India eye 9-0 in league stage</h2>

The Indian Team hasn’t put a foot wrong in this World Cup 2023. Having won all eight contested matches thus far, mostly with utter dominance, India will aim to finish the group stage with an unbeaten streak.&nbsp;

Dravid,&nbsp;the head coach, hinted at an unchanged XI for this dead rubber, reflecting the team’s approach of reaching the semis with the winning momentum. Although, given how the Netherlands has performed in this World Cup, upsetting South Africa in Dharamsala earlier, the Men in Blue will not discount their opponents.

READ MORE:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-england-crush-pakistan-by-93-runs-at-eden-as-willey-says-goodbye-to-international-cricket-657625">World Cup 2023: England crush Pakistan by 93 runs at Eden as Willey says goodbye to international cricket</a>

Rohit and Kohli will hog all the limelight, while the onus will again fall on the bowlers, who have taken this tournament by storm, mainly Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;

<h3>Dutch eye unlikeliest World Cup upset</h3>

There have been a few upsets in World Cup 2023, but none could match the degree of this if the Netherlands beat the hot-favourites India in their den.&nbsp;

The Netherlands have been the side to beat in most matches, having come close to defeating some of the top teams earlier. Though India will walk into this contest as favourites, the Dutch side would be upbeat to bring their A-game to the table in the last league match of the tournament.

For the fans watching, expect a tight contest.

Result prediction –

The Men in Blue, the high-flying Indian Team, looks set to enter the knockouts with an unbeaten run.&nbsp;

Here are the predicted XIs of both teams –

India - Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj

Netherlands - Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c&amp;wk), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merve, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren

The last league match of the World Cup 2023 between India and the Netherlands will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 12), the day of Diwali, the festival of lights.

The last league match of the World Cup 2023 between India and the Netherlands will take place in Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 12), the day of Diwali, the festival of lights. Two teams at the contrasting end of the points table, with the hosts at the top and the Dutch at the bottom half, promise to provide a crackerjack of a game on Sunday. Here is the match preview and result prediction of India vs Netherlands at World Cup 2023. India eye 9-0 in league stage The Indian Team hasn’t put a foot wrong in this World Cup 2023. Having won all eight contested matches thus far, mostly with utter dominance, India will aim to finish the group stage with an unbeaten streak. Dravid, the head coach, hinted at an unchanged XI for this dead rubber, reflecting the team’s approach of reaching the semis with the winning momentum. Although, given how the Netherlands has performed in this World Cup, upsetting South Africa in Dharamsala earlier, the Men in Blue will not discount their opponents. READ MORE: World Cup 2023: England crush Pakistan by 93 runs at Eden as Willey says goodbye to international cricket Rohit and Kohli will hog all the limelight, while the onus will again fall on the bowlers, who have taken this tournament by storm, mainly Mohammed Shami. Dutch eye unlikeliest World Cup upset There have been a few upsets in World Cup 2023, but none could match the degree of this if the Netherlands beat the hot-favourites India in their den. The Netherlands have been the side to beat in most matches, having come close to defeating some of the top teams earlier. Though India will walk into this contest as favourites, the Dutch side would be upbeat to bring their A-game to the table in the last league match of the tournament. For the fans watching, expect a tight contest. Result prediction – The Men in Blue, the high-flying Indian Team, looks set to enter the knockouts with an unbeaten run. Here are the predicted XIs of both teams – India - Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj Netherlands - Wesley Barresi, Max O'Dowd, Colin Ackermann, Sybrand Engelbrecht, Scott Edwards (c&wk), Bas de Leede, Teja Nidamanuru, Logan van Beek, Roelof van der Merve, Aryan Dutt and Paul van Meekeren

World Cup 2023, India vs Netherlands - Match preview and result prediction

England capped off their World Cup 2023 campaign with a 93-run win over Pakistan in their final league match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. David Willey picked three wickets in his last game for England, while Ben Stokes starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting 84. Both England and Pakistan failed to reach the CWC 2023 semis.

Jos Buttler ended Pakistan’s hopes of making it to the semis after he won the toss and elected to bat first. Considering the best-case scenario for Pakistan to reach the final four, they had to bat first, put up a mammoth total on the board and beat England by 275 or more runs. However, with that scenario down in the drain just at the toss, England marched on with the momentum they gained following a win over the Netherlands in their last match.

English openers Malan and Bairstow got off to a flyer, adding 82 for the first wicket. Dawid Malan and Joe Root hit the fifties as Pakistan bowlers looked out of sorts until the first half of the innings. Last game’s hero, Ben Stokes, continued from where he had left, hitting a quickfire 84.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-australia-steamroll-bangladesh-by-8-wickets-riding-on-marshs-daddy-hundred-657581">World Cup 2023: Australia steamroll Bangladesh by 8 wickets, riding on Marsh's daddy hundred</a>

The seam trio were among the wickets, with Haris Rauf picking three, while Mohammad Wasim Jr returning with two scalps. A late blitz from Willey helped England pose a fighting 337 for nine on the board.

Chasing a mammoth total at the Eden Gardens, Pakistan lost both openers, Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman, early to Willey. Captain Babar Azam played a few fine-looking strokes but got out playing a pull shot of Gus Atkinson on 38.

England spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen then came to the party, picking wickets in the middle overs, including Mohammed Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. Salman Agha impressed with his maiden CWC fifty but well prey to Willey soon after.

Haris and Wasim smashed a few sixes to keep the fans entertained. The pair added 53 runs for the last wicket before Woakes returned to pick the final wicket and help England win their last match.

England capped off their World Cup 2023 campaign with a 93-run win over Pakistan in their final league match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. David Willey picked three wickets in his last game for England, while Ben Stokes starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting 84.

England capped off their World Cup 2023 campaign with a 93-run win over Pakistan in their final league match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. David Willey picked three wickets in his last game for England, while Ben Stokes starred with the bat in the first innings, hitting 84. Both England and Pakistan failed to reach the CWC 2023 semis. Jos Buttler ended Pakistan’s hopes of making it to the semis after he won the toss and elected to bat first. Considering the best-case scenario for Pakistan to reach the final four, they had to bat first, put up a mammoth total on the board and beat England by 275 or more runs. However, with that scenario down in the drain just at the toss, England marched on with the momentum they gained following a win over the Netherlands in their last match. English openers Malan and Bairstow got off to a flyer, adding 82 for the first wicket. Dawid Malan and Joe Root hit the fifties as Pakistan bowlers looked out of sorts until the first half of the innings. Last game’s hero, Ben Stokes, continued from where he had left, hitting a quickfire 84. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: Australia steamroll Bangladesh by 8 wickets, riding on Marsh's daddy hundred The seam trio were among the wickets, with Haris Rauf picking three, while Mohammad Wasim Jr returning with two scalps. A late blitz from Willey helped England pose a fighting 337 for nine on the board. Chasing a mammoth total at the Eden Gardens, Pakistan lost both openers, Abdullah Shafique and Fakhar Zaman, early to Willey. Captain Babar Azam played a few fine-looking strokes but got out playing a pull shot of Gus Atkinson on 38. England spinners Adil Rashid and Moeen then came to the party, picking wickets in the middle overs, including Mohammed Rizwan and Saud Shakeel. Salman Agha impressed with his maiden CWC fifty but well prey to Willey soon after. Haris and Wasim smashed a few sixes to keep the fans entertained. The pair added 53 runs for the last wicket before Woakes returned to pick the final wicket and help England win their last match.

World Cup 2023: England crush Pakistan by 93 runs at Eden as Willey says goodbye to international cricket

AUS vs BAN Live Streaming World Cup 2023: After defeating Afghanistan, five-time champions Australia will lock horns with Bangladesh, who will enter the field after beating Sri Lanka in their last match.

AUS vs BAN Live Streaming World Cup 2023: After defeating Afghanistan, five-time champions Australia will lock horns with Bangladesh, who will enter the field after beating Sri Lanka in their last match. In Australia's last match against Afghanistan, Glenn Maxwell unleashed the most surreal batting imaginable. He powered Australia into the semifinals against South Africa. However, Australia won't treat their upcoming match against Bangladesh as a dead rubber. They will field their strongest available line-up for the game, trying to maintain the head-to-head records. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will fight for a better position in the points table, as the top eight teams in the ICC World Cup 2023 will qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy. Although the five-time champions did not have a great start at the World Cup, they have won six consecutive matches. However, they have been depending on individual brilliance rather than a collective. So far, Bangladesh has won only two games in the marquee event. Their performance plunged after winning against Afghanistan in the opening match. Thus, in the upcoming match on Saturday, Australia will look forward to a more collective performance while Bangladesh will chase the Champions Trophy spot. ALSO READ | AUS vs BAN Head-to-Head: Check date, time, venue, probable playing XI, head-to-head, weather & pitch report Here's all you need to know about the live-streaming details of the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match. When is the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and Bangladesh? Australia and Bangladesh will clash on Saturday (Nov 11). When will the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and Bangladesh start? The World Cup 2023 match between Australia and Bangladesh will start at 10:30 am IST. Which venue will host the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match? Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune will host the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match. Where can I watch the live telecast for the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match? Star Sports Network has the rights to telecast the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 live in India. The match will be available on these channels: Star Gold SD, SS1 Tamil SD+HD, SS1 Telugu SD+HD, Star Maa Gol, SS1 Kannada SD, and Star Suvarna Plus. How to watch the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match live in India? Disney+Hostar will broadcast the Australia vs Bangladesh World Cup 2023 match live in India. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

AUS vs BAN Live Streaming: How to watch Australia vs Bangladesh ICC World Cup 2023 match LIVE in your country

Australia has come to the party, and what good time they chose. After India and South Africa – the top two sides in this tournament, Australia finally peaked in this World Cup 2023, beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in their last league match in Pune. With the Oz scheduled to face the Proteas in the second semi-final on Thursday (Nov 16), captain Pat Cummins feels the team is clicking together for good.

Despite their world-class chase against Afghanistan the other night in Mumbai, where Maxwell starred with the bat, hitting his maiden ODI double ton, the Aussies made the chase against Bangladesh on Saturday look like backyard training.&nbsp;

Mitchell Marsh hit his highest ODI score (177*) while returning Steve Smith hit an unbeaten 63 off 64 balls as Australia chased 306 inside the 45th over. Marsh, who hit his second hundred of this campaign, having scored on his birthday against Pakistan earlier, smashed nine sixes and 17 fours.&nbsp;

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-australia-steamroll-bangladesh-by-8-wickets-riding-on-marshs-daddy-hundred-657581">World Cup 2023: Australia steamroll Bangladesh by 8 wickets, riding on Marsh's daddy hundred</a>

With Marsh hitting the right notes at the right time for Australia and the Aussies having a good five days to prepare before their scheduled semis clash against South Africa, they will bring their A-game on the D-day.&nbsp;Cummins&nbsp;looked pleased with his team’s overall performance in this lead-up to the semis and this match, particularly.&nbsp; 
 
“It was great. Great win leading to the semis, chasing a good total. We were not at our sharpest in the first innings. It was a really good wicket. We brought it back to a total that we could chase, not too upset with it,” Cummins said after his team’s win in their last league match.

Considering Australia has ample time to pick their best XI against Proteas, Cummins feels this is a good headache to have.

“Good problems to have,” he said. “All 15 have played this tournament now and I feel we can pick any one of them.”

<h2>Marsh was outstanding</h2>

Speaking on Marsh’s heroic knock against Bangladesh, Cummins lauded it by calling it outstanding.&nbsp;

“Outstanding (on Marsh's innings). I thought it was impressive the way he finished off the innings. The tempo that he played at was sustainable, and he is a scary prospect to have in the next week. Seven games in a row, even when we were not at our best in some of those games, we came away with a win. Chasing 300-plus was something we did not do earlier. Feels like everything is clicking together,” the Aussie skipper added.

Australia has come to the party, and what good time they chose. After India and South Africa – the top two sides in this tournament, Australia finally peaked in this World Cup 2023, beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in their last league match in Pune.

Australia has come to the party, and what good time they chose. After India and South Africa – the top two sides in this tournament, Australia finally peaked in this World Cup 2023, beating Bangladesh by eight wickets in their last league match in Pune. With the Oz scheduled to face the Proteas in the second semi-final on Thursday (Nov 16), captain Pat Cummins feels the team is clicking together for good. Despite their world-class chase against Afghanistan the other night in Mumbai, where Maxwell starred with the bat, hitting his maiden ODI double ton, the Aussies made the chase against Bangladesh on Saturday look like backyard training. Mitchell Marsh hit his highest ODI score (177*) while returning Steve Smith hit an unbeaten 63 off 64 balls as Australia chased 306 inside the 45th over. Marsh, who hit his second hundred of this campaign, having scored on his birthday against Pakistan earlier, smashed nine sixes and 17 fours. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: Australia steamroll Bangladesh by 8 wickets, riding on Marsh's daddy hundred With Marsh hitting the right notes at the right time for Australia and the Aussies having a good five days to prepare before their scheduled semis clash against South Africa, they will bring their A-game on the D-day. Cummins looked pleased with his team’s overall performance in this lead-up to the semis and this match, particularly. “It was great. Great win leading to the semis, chasing a good total. We were not at our sharpest in the first innings. It was a really good wicket. We brought it back to a total that we could chase, not too upset with it,” Cummins said after his team’s win in their last league match. Considering Australia has ample time to pick their best XI against Proteas, Cummins feels this is a good headache to have. “Good problems to have,” he said. “All 15 have played this tournament now and I feel we can pick any one of them.” Marsh was outstanding Speaking on Marsh’s heroic knock against Bangladesh, Cummins lauded it by calling it outstanding. “Outstanding (on Marsh's innings). I thought it was impressive the way he finished off the innings. The tempo that he played at was sustainable, and he is a scary prospect to have in the next week. Seven games in a row, even when we were not at our best in some of those games, we came away with a win. Chasing 300-plus was something we did not do earlier. Feels like everything is clicking together,” the Aussie skipper added.

World Cup 2023 - Feels like everything is clicking together: Cummins on Australia’s big win over Bangladesh

Riding on a brilliant daddy hundred from Mitchell Marsh (177*), Australia coasted to a comfortable eight-wicket victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday (Nov 11) evening, battering Bangladesh in their final league match at the ongoing World Cup. Steve Smith (63*) smashed an enterprising fifty as well, helping Australia achieve the target with 32 balls to spare.&nbsp;

Chasing a challenging target of 307, Australia were off to a slow start as Travis Head departed in the third over. Pacer Taskin Ahmed cleaned up the southpaw whose form has taken a dip after smacking a century on his World Cup return.&nbsp;

After the early loss, David Warner joined forces with Marsh as the duo started to go after the Bangladeshi bowlers. Marsh took the initiative by dismantling the pacers with Warner following his lead.&nbsp;

Even after Warner's dismissal at the hands of Mustafizur Rahman, Marsh continued to kick on as Bangladesh skipper Shanto looked devoid of ideas.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Smith showed signs of returning to his brilliant best by taking command of the situation. The right-hander displayed the entire repertoire of his shots by lapping the spinners while punching the pacers through the covers without breaking any sweat. Ahead of the knockouts, Smith's return to form might not be great news for the opponents.&nbsp;

<h2>Banglaesh's wobbly batting</h2>

Put into bat first, Bangladesh huffed and puffed their way to 307 runs, a total that should have been much bigger, had the batters not thrown away great starts to some middling shot-making and outstanding Australian fielding.&nbsp;

Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das started off the proceedings by bolting out of the door in fine fashion. The subcontinent team survived the first powerplay without losing any wickets and simultaneously taking on Sean Abbot and Marsh rather brilliantly.&nbsp;

However, the super start did not materialise well for Hasan who gifted a catching opportunity to Abbott in his follow-through. Afterwards, Das was joined by Shanto and the duo&nbsp;picked their battles intelligently. They worked Head's gentle offies around the par while going after the other bowlers.&nbsp;

But then Das took a needless risk against Adam Zampa and Shanto got run-out by taking on Marnus Labuschagne's bullet arm for an avoidable single. With a cluster of wickets falling around, Hridoy went into a shell, as did Mahmadullah, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan. All of them got out while playing poor shots.&nbsp;

With a plethora of options at his disposal, Cummins used bowlers with more variations - Stoinis and Abbott at the end of the innings. Bangladeshi lower order tried to take them on but could never get out of the jail. A flurry of wickets meant the batting side fell at least 50 runs short.

&nbsp;

Riding on a brilliant daddy hundred from Mitchell Marsh (177*), Australia coasted to a comfortable eight-wicket victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday (Nov 11) evening, battering Bangladesh in their final league match at the ongoing World Cup.

Riding on a brilliant daddy hundred from Mitchell Marsh (177*), Australia coasted to a comfortable eight-wicket victory at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Saturday (Nov 11) evening, battering Bangladesh in their final league match at the ongoing World Cup. Steve Smith (63*) smashed an enterprising fifty as well, helping Australia achieve the target with 32 balls to spare. Chasing a challenging target of 307, Australia were off to a slow start as Travis Head departed in the third over. Pacer Taskin Ahmed cleaned up the southpaw whose form has taken a dip after smacking a century on his World Cup return. After the early loss, David Warner joined forces with Marsh as the duo started to go after the Bangladeshi bowlers. Marsh took the initiative by dismantling the pacers with Warner following his lead. Even after Warner's dismissal at the hands of Mustafizur Rahman, Marsh continued to kick on as Bangladesh skipper Shanto looked devoid of ideas. Meanwhile, Smith showed signs of returning to his brilliant best by taking command of the situation. The right-hander displayed the entire repertoire of his shots by lapping the spinners while punching the pacers through the covers without breaking any sweat. Ahead of the knockouts, Smith's return to form might not be great news for the opponents. Banglaesh's wobbly batting Put into bat first, Bangladesh huffed and puffed their way to 307 runs, a total that should have been much bigger, had the batters not thrown away great starts to some middling shot-making and outstanding Australian fielding. Tanzid Hasan and Litton Das started off the proceedings by bolting out of the door in fine fashion. The subcontinent team survived the first powerplay without losing any wickets and simultaneously taking on Sean Abbot and Marsh rather brilliantly. However, the super start did not materialise well for Hasan who gifted a catching opportunity to Abbott in his follow-through. Afterwards, Das was joined by Shanto and the duo picked their battles intelligently. They worked Head's gentle offies around the par while going after the other bowlers. But then Das took a needless risk against Adam Zampa and Shanto got run-out by taking on Marnus Labuschagne's bullet arm for an avoidable single. With a cluster of wickets falling around, Hridoy went into a shell, as did Mahmadullah, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mehidy Hasan. All of them got out while playing poor shots. With a plethora of options at his disposal, Cummins used bowlers with more variations - Stoinis and Abbott at the end of the innings. Bangladeshi lower order tried to take them on but could never get out of the jail. A flurry of wickets meant the batting side fell at least 50 runs short.

World Cup 2023: Australia steamroll Bangladesh by 8 wickets, riding on Marsh's daddy hundred

Coming off fresh after a week’s gap, the Indian Team is unlikely to change their playing XI against the Netherlands. With both teams appearing in the final league match of this World Cup on Diwali in Bengaluru, head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at a full-throttle Indian Team taking the field on Sunday (Nov 12). Without spilling any beans on the team combination in another CWC dead rubber, Dravid said the players have had good rest in the past week.

"I mean, honestly, we've had six days off from the last game," Dravid said on the eve of the match in Bengaluru. "So, we're pretty well rested. We've got one game before the semi-final and the guys are in good shape. That's all I'll say without giving away much."

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-covered-all-basis-in-this-world-cup-pakistan-should-learn-from-them-shoaib-malik-657572">India covered all basis in this World Cup, Pakistan should learn from them: Shoaib Malik</a>

Considering India’s stance on the points table, with them remaining unbeaten in eight contested matches thus far, Dravid was asked about a potential change in the seam-bowling attack, with Prasidh Krishna getting a game, to which he replied,

"So, now, at this stage, it's about just focusing on getting the guys who you think are going to be playing in the XI in the best possible space mentally and physically, to be able to play that semi-final and, hopefully, the final if we earn it," Dravid said.&nbsp;

"So, that will be the single-pointed thinking. There are times for larger-picture thinking, and there are times for narrow-focus thinking in my opinion, and now's the time for narrow-focus thinking if everyone is fit,” the head coach added.

<h2>We had the right balance: Dravid</h2>

Dravid shed light on the importance of having the right balance in the team, which eventually leads to desired results.&nbsp;

Speaking on Hardik’s absence and how the team has coped up since then, the head coach said the balance and build-up to this World Cup saved what could be a blow to the side.

Referring to how India suffered the wrath in the previous two tournaments due to an imbalance in the team, Dravid said,&nbsp;"I think when you're playing big tournaments like this, you want your best players playing. Unfortunately, at the T20 World Cup [last year], we probably didn't have a little bit of that luck, especially when you lose players like Bumrah and Jaddu [Ravindra Jadeja]. At the World Test Championship, we missed a couple of guys.&nbsp;

"Even here, to be honest, we have missed a couple of guys, one before the tournament and one during the tournament. But we've been able to respond really well so far. And I think that's been, again, something I'm very proud of.

"We had a balance. We've structured the whole thing around certain things. But when that hasn't happened, we've had the ability, the skill, and the mental fortitude to be able to bounce back and to be able to still compete and do really well. So yeah, I think credit to the guys, credit to, like I said, I think even the NCA for all the work that they do,” Dravid added.

India will face New Zealand in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Coming off fresh after a week’s gap, the Indian Team is unlikely to change their playing XI against the Netherlands. With both teams appearing in the final league match of this World Cup on Diwali in Bengaluru, head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at a full-throttle Indian Team taking the field on Sunday (Nov 12).

Coming off fresh after a week’s gap, the Indian Team is unlikely to change their playing XI against the Netherlands. With both teams appearing in the final league match of this World Cup on Diwali in Bengaluru, head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at a full-throttle Indian Team taking the field on Sunday (Nov 12). Without spilling any beans on the team combination in another CWC dead rubber, Dravid said the players have had good rest in the past week. "I mean, honestly, we've had six days off from the last game," Dravid said on the eve of the match in Bengaluru. "So, we're pretty well rested. We've got one game before the semi-final and the guys are in good shape. That's all I'll say without giving away much." ALSO READ: India covered all basis in this World Cup, Pakistan should learn from them: Shoaib Malik Considering India’s stance on the points table, with them remaining unbeaten in eight contested matches thus far, Dravid was asked about a potential change in the seam-bowling attack, with Prasidh Krishna getting a game, to which he replied, "So, now, at this stage, it's about just focusing on getting the guys who you think are going to be playing in the XI in the best possible space mentally and physically, to be able to play that semi-final and, hopefully, the final if we earn it," Dravid said. "So, that will be the single-pointed thinking. There are times for larger-picture thinking, and there are times for narrow-focus thinking in my opinion, and now's the time for narrow-focus thinking if everyone is fit,” the head coach added. We had the right balance: Dravid Dravid shed light on the importance of having the right balance in the team, which eventually leads to desired results. Speaking on Hardik’s absence and how the team has coped up since then, the head coach said the balance and build-up to this World Cup saved what could be a blow to the side. Referring to how India suffered the wrath in the previous two tournaments due to an imbalance in the team, Dravid said, "I think when you're playing big tournaments like this, you want your best players playing. Unfortunately, at the T20 World Cup [last year], we probably didn't have a little bit of that luck, especially when you lose players like Bumrah and Jaddu [Ravindra Jadeja]. At the World Test Championship, we missed a couple of guys. "Even here, to be honest, we have missed a couple of guys, one before the tournament and one during the tournament. But we've been able to respond really well so far. And I think that's been, again, something I'm very proud of. "We had a balance. We've structured the whole thing around certain things. But when that hasn't happened, we've had the ability, the skill, and the mental fortitude to be able to bounce back and to be able to still compete and do really well. So yeah, I think credit to the guys, credit to, like I said, I think even the NCA for all the work that they do,” Dravid added. India will face New Zealand in the semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Unchanged XI on cards for Men in Blue as India prepare for CWC clash against Netherlands on Diwali

Pakistan is officially out of the World Cup 2023 after England elected to bat first in their final league game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Considering the best possible scenario for Pakistan to reach the CWC semis, they had to bat first, post a massive total and win the game with more than 275 runs. Now, with his scenario going down the drain right at the toss, the Men in Green have criticism to tackle from all quarters.

On the match eve, former Pakistan cricketers-turned-pundits Shoaib Malik and Mishab-ul-Haq tore into the base setup, insisting&nbsp;several changes following the dismal World Cup 2023. While most pointed towards improvement in the domestic structure, Malik stressed having a larger pool of players, just like India, for marquee events like this.

Drawing a comparison with the host nation India, which sits comfortably in the first position, Malik said despite injury concerns, India remained head and shoulders ahead of everyone in this tournament, urging Pakistan to take a leaf out of their book and prepare accordingly.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-babar-looked-depressed-and-frustrated-over-semis-qualification-scenario-ramiz-raja-657552">World Cup - Babar looked depressed and frustrated over semis qualification scenario: Ramiz Raja</a>

“In this World Cup, India were covered from all the aspects. I am not talking about only three departments — bowling, batting and fielding,” Malik said on A Sports.

“They have suffered injuries as well, but they kept their plan B ready. Moving forward, having a pool of players is going to be most important. Pool of players in every format and they should get equal chances so that when the opportunity comes, they are ready."

<h2>Winning shouldn’t put issues under the mat – Mishab</h2>

Having led Pakistan teams across formats in the past, Malik’s former teammate Mishab-ul-Haq opined that winning shouldn’t put the real issues under the mat as they should be addressed and worked upon.

“After winning every series and good performance, we are not ready to hear anything about improvement. I am not only talking about the players, it is overall," Misbah said.

Misbah urged Pakistan not to get complacent after winning a few matches and should concentrate on improving regularly. The batting great added playing good teams in such tournaments would only benefit Pakistan as it would provide a clear picture.

“When the Team is winning, and doing well then why are you pointing out? You need consistent improvement, even if you are winning.

“We should point out the areas, where we can work. Playing against good teams, in good tournaments can give you a better picture. Those who will talk about it, the entire system will be against you,” Mishab added.

Pakistan is officially out of the World Cup 2023 after England elected to bat first in their final league game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Considering the best possible scenario for Pakistan to reach the CWC semis, they had to bat first, post a massive total and win the game with more than 275 runs.

Pakistan is officially out of the World Cup 2023 after England elected to bat first in their final league game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Considering the best possible scenario for Pakistan to reach the CWC semis, they had to bat first, post a massive total and win the game with more than 275 runs. Now, with his scenario going down the drain right at the toss, the Men in Green have criticism to tackle from all quarters. On the match eve, former Pakistan cricketers-turned-pundits Shoaib Malik and Mishab-ul-Haq tore into the base setup, insisting several changes following the dismal World Cup 2023. While most pointed towards improvement in the domestic structure, Malik stressed having a larger pool of players, just like India, for marquee events like this. Drawing a comparison with the host nation India, which sits comfortably in the first position, Malik said despite injury concerns, India remained head and shoulders ahead of everyone in this tournament, urging Pakistan to take a leaf out of their book and prepare accordingly. ALSO READ: World Cup - Babar looked depressed and frustrated over semis qualification scenario: Ramiz Raja “In this World Cup, India were covered from all the aspects. I am not talking about only three departments — bowling, batting and fielding,” Malik said on A Sports. “They have suffered injuries as well, but they kept their plan B ready. Moving forward, having a pool of players is going to be most important. Pool of players in every format and they should get equal chances so that when the opportunity comes, they are ready." Winning shouldn’t put issues under the mat – Mishab Having led Pakistan teams across formats in the past, Malik’s former teammate Mishab-ul-Haq opined that winning shouldn’t put the real issues under the mat as they should be addressed and worked upon. “After winning every series and good performance, we are not ready to hear anything about improvement. I am not only talking about the players, it is overall," Misbah said. Misbah urged Pakistan not to get complacent after winning a few matches and should concentrate on improving regularly. The batting great added playing good teams in such tournaments would only benefit Pakistan as it would provide a clear picture. “When the Team is winning, and doing well then why are you pointing out? You need consistent improvement, even if you are winning. “We should point out the areas, where we can work. Playing against good teams, in good tournaments can give you a better picture. Those who will talk about it, the entire system will be against you,” Mishab added.

India covered all bases in this World Cup, Pakistan should learn from them: Shoaib Malik

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has looked out of sorts on and off the field. With plenty going on on either side of Pakistan Cricket, their performance in World Cup 2023 left fans disappointed and shattered. Former captain and ex-PCB head Ramiz Raja revealed how he felt on meeting Babar on the sidelines of their last league game against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Shooting a video for the ICC, Ramiz said he bumped into Babar Azam only to find out that he looked depressed and sounded frustrated over his team’s semis qualification scenario.&nbsp;

“Babar looked depressed and sounded frustrated because Pakistan have failed to qualify for the semifinal of the World Cup,” Ramiz Raja told SUNO NEWS.

Following shaggy performances earlier, especially after losing to India in a one-sided affair, the Pakistan Team faced a lot of flak from experts, pundits and even former cricketers back home.&nbsp;

The reaction, which on most counts appeared to have gone overboard, has hurt players as their performances dipped heading into the fag end of the tournament.&nbsp;

“Pakistani players have felt the reaction from back home. PCB and journalists played an important role, but the majority played a negative role. It is difficult to cope in the social media era,” Raja added.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2023-pakistans-semifinal-hopes-all-but-over-after-england-bat-first-657530">World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semifinal hopes all but over after England bat first</a>

Ramiz, who also runs his YouTube channel, criticised some of his compatriots over selective criticism of the Pakistan Team.&nbsp;

“In fact, some journalists on agenda attack players on a city basis, which has damaged Pakistan Cricket a lot. We are living with a tribal mindset,” he added.

<h2>Babar should hit back at critics</h2>

Praising Babar over his ability to handle such situations with calmness, Ramiz said had he been at Babar’s place, he would have answered back to the critics in the post-match presentations.

“Babar is a mature captain with a good temperament who handles his anger very well. Pakistan Cricket Team is losing, and people passing comments is unbearable. If I was in place of Babar, I would’ve given harsh answers in the press conference. I think as a critic we need to introspect,” the ex-Pakistan captain added.

Meanwhile, after England won the toss and elected to bat first in Kolkata, Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the final four burned to ashes.

It leaves four teams - India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, qualifying for the semis.&nbsp;

While Australia and South Africa will face off in the 1999 CWC semis repeat, India will take on New Zealand in their knockout match.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has looked out of sorts on and off the field. With plenty going on on either side of Pakistan Cricket, their performance in World Cup 2023 left fans disappointed and shattered.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has looked out of sorts on and off the field. With plenty going on on either side of Pakistan Cricket, their performance in World Cup 2023 left fans disappointed and shattered. Former captain and ex-PCB head Ramiz Raja revealed how he felt on meeting Babar on the sidelines of their last league game against England at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shooting a video for the ICC, Ramiz said he bumped into Babar Azam only to find out that he looked depressed and sounded frustrated over his team’s semis qualification scenario. “Babar looked depressed and sounded frustrated because Pakistan have failed to qualify for the semifinal of the World Cup,” Ramiz Raja told SUNO NEWS. Following shaggy performances earlier, especially after losing to India in a one-sided affair, the Pakistan Team faced a lot of flak from experts, pundits and even former cricketers back home. The reaction, which on most counts appeared to have gone overboard, has hurt players as their performances dipped heading into the fag end of the tournament. “Pakistani players have felt the reaction from back home. PCB and journalists played an important role, but the majority played a negative role. It is difficult to cope in the social media era,” Raja added. ALSO READ: World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semifinal hopes all but over after England bat first Ramiz, who also runs his YouTube channel, criticised some of his compatriots over selective criticism of the Pakistan Team. “In fact, some journalists on agenda attack players on a city basis, which has damaged Pakistan Cricket a lot. We are living with a tribal mindset,” he added. Babar should hit back at critics Praising Babar over his ability to handle such situations with calmness, Ramiz said had he been at Babar’s place, he would have answered back to the critics in the post-match presentations. “Babar is a mature captain with a good temperament who handles his anger very well. Pakistan Cricket Team is losing, and people passing comments is unbearable. If I was in place of Babar, I would’ve given harsh answers in the press conference. I think as a critic we need to introspect,” the ex-Pakistan captain added. Meanwhile, after England won the toss and elected to bat first in Kolkata, Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the final four burned to ashes. It leaves four teams - India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, qualifying for the semis. While Australia and South Africa will face off in the 1999 CWC semis repeat, India will take on New Zealand in their knockout match.

World Cup - Babar looked depressed and frustrated over semis qualification scenario: Ramiz Raja

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of the laws of cricket, has come up with a statement in the wake of the timed out dismissal against Angelo Mathews. MCC in its verdict sided with the umpires, saying the Sri Lankan batter was in violation of the playing conditions which stipulated that the batter be ready to "receive the ball" in the two-minute timeframe.&nbsp;

MCC highlighted the&nbsp;key part of Law 40.1.1&nbsp;which pertains to timed out, stating that being on the field or at the crease isn't enough for a batter to escape this form of dismissal.&nbsp;

"The umpires determined that Mathews was not ready to face the ball within that two-minute allowance. He subsequently suffered an issue with his helmet, causing further delay," MCC said.

According to MCC, had Mathews informed of a "significant, justifiable, equipment-related delay within the two-minute allowance, they could have treated it as a new type of delay (as they would when, for example, a bat breaks), possibly even calling Time, allowing for a resolution of that delay without the batter being at risk of being Timed out".&nbsp;

However, since Mathews failed to do that, both umpires determined that the delay in play came after the two minutes had elapsed and that time had not been called.&nbsp;

"When the helmet broke, it appears that Mathews did not consult with the umpires, which a player would be expected to do when seeking new equipment. Rather, he just signalled to the dressing room for a replacement."

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cwc-23-fourth-umpire-is-wrong-claims-angelo-mathews-and-offers-video-evidence-for-being-timed-out-656073">Also read |&nbsp;CWC '23: 'Fourth umpire is wrong': Angelo Mathews offers 'video evidence' to slam time-out dismissal</a>

<h2>What happened with Mathews?</h2>

During the World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Mathews was adjudged timed out after Shakib Al Hasan appealed to the umpires about the Sri Lankan's tardiness.

Umpires Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth acknowledged the appeal and asked Shakib multiple times if he wanted to revoke it. However, after Shakib persisted, the umpires, going by the letter of the law, sent Mathews back to the hut.&nbsp;

After the match, the Sri Lankan took to social media and said he had more than five seconds on the clock when he asked for the helmet. Meanwhile, Shakib justified his appeal saying he wanted his team to win no matter what.&nbsp;

"I don't know if it's right or wrong but I felt I was at war (grins). I had to take the decision to make my team win. If it's in the rules why not take those chances," said Shakib.

Before Mathews' dismissal, a batter had&nbsp;been timed out only six times in any format, albeit in first-class cricket only.

(With inputs from agencies)

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of the laws of cricket, has come up with a statement in the wake of the timed out dismissal against Angelo Mathews. MCC in its verdict sided with the umpires, saying the Sri Lankan batter was in violation of the playing conditions which stipulated that the batter be ready to "receive the ball" in the two-minute timeframe.

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), the custodian of the laws of cricket, has come up with a statement in the wake of the timed out dismissal against Angelo Mathews. MCC in its verdict sided with the umpires, saying the Sri Lankan batter was in violation of the playing conditions which stipulated that the batter be ready to "receive the ball" in the two-minute timeframe. MCC highlighted the key part of Law 40.1.1 which pertains to timed out, stating that being on the field or at the crease isn't enough for a batter to escape this form of dismissal. "The umpires determined that Mathews was not ready to face the ball within that two-minute allowance. He subsequently suffered an issue with his helmet, causing further delay," MCC said. According to MCC, had Mathews informed of a "significant, justifiable, equipment-related delay within the two-minute allowance, they could have treated it as a new type of delay (as they would when, for example, a bat breaks), possibly even calling Time, allowing for a resolution of that delay without the batter being at risk of being Timed out". However, since Mathews failed to do that, both umpires determined that the delay in play came after the two minutes had elapsed and that time had not been called. "When the helmet broke, it appears that Mathews did not consult with the umpires, which a player would be expected to do when seeking new equipment. Rather, he just signalled to the dressing room for a replacement." Also read | CWC '23: 'Fourth umpire is wrong': Angelo Mathews offers 'video evidence' to slam time-out dismissal What happened with Mathews? During the World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Mathews was adjudged timed out after Shakib Al Hasan appealed to the umpires about the Sri Lankan's tardiness. Umpires Marais Erasmus and Richard Illingworth acknowledged the appeal and asked Shakib multiple times if he wanted to revoke it. However, after Shakib persisted, the umpires, going by the letter of the law, sent Mathews back to the hut. After the match, the Sri Lankan took to social media and said he had more than five seconds on the clock when he asked for the helmet. Meanwhile, Shakib justified his appeal saying he wanted his team to win no matter what. "I don't know if it's right or wrong but I felt I was at war (grins). I had to take the decision to make my team win. If it's in the rules why not take those chances," said Shakib. Before Mathews' dismissal, a batter had been timed out only six times in any format, albeit in first-class cricket only. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: MCC gives its verdict on Angelo Mathews' ‘timed out’ dismissal

Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Cup in India were dealt a cruel blow after England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon.

The men-in-green needed to bat first to keep alive the slim chances of making it through but all hopes took a blow after captain Babar Azam called out the wrong side of the coin during the toss.&nbsp;

Wearing his disappointment well, Babar, with a smile on his face accepted the fate of his side and said the team will hope to put a good performance.&nbsp;

"We wanted to bat first as well. But the toss is not in our hands, obviously. We have a good bowling attack. We need to bowl well and get them out as quickly as possible. We have one change. Hasan Ali is not playing, and Shadab Khan comes in," said Babar.&nbsp;

"We are looking forward to another Fakhar innings. He has batted beautifully, and everyone has enjoyed his batting in the dressing room. Let us see how it goes," he added.

<h2>Can Pakistan still qualify?</h2>

Pakistan can still qualify for the semis but it would take some impossible cricket from both sides to make it happen.&nbsp;

The current scenarios under which Pakistan can qualify are:&nbsp;

Restrict England to 20 and chase within 1.3 overs 
Restrict England to 50 and chase within 2 overs 
Restrict England to 100 and chase within 2.5 overs 
Restrict England to 150 and chase within 3.4 overs 
Restrict England to 200 and chase within 4.3 overs 
Restrict England to 300 and chase within 6.1 overs

As of the last update, England crossed the 150-run mark, meaning Pakistan could only reach a maximum of 132 runs in the stipulated 22 balls, barring extras.&nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Cup in India were dealt a cruel blow after England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon.

Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage of the World Cup in India were dealt a cruel blow after England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and elected to bat first at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday (Nov 11) afternoon. The men-in-green needed to bat first to keep alive the slim chances of making it through but all hopes took a blow after captain Babar Azam called out the wrong side of the coin during the toss. Wearing his disappointment well, Babar, with a smile on his face accepted the fate of his side and said the team will hope to put a good performance. "We wanted to bat first as well. But the toss is not in our hands, obviously. We have a good bowling attack. We need to bowl well and get them out as quickly as possible. We have one change. Hasan Ali is not playing, and Shadab Khan comes in," said Babar. "We are looking forward to another Fakhar innings. He has batted beautifully, and everyone has enjoyed his batting in the dressing room. Let us see how it goes," he added. Can Pakistan still qualify? Pakistan can still qualify for the semis but it would take some impossible cricket from both sides to make it happen. The current scenarios under which Pakistan can qualify are: Restrict England to 20 and chase within 1.3 overs Restrict England to 50 and chase within 2 overs Restrict England to 100 and chase within 2.5 overs Restrict England to 150 and chase within 3.4 overs Restrict England to 200 and chase within 4.3 overs Restrict England to 300 and chase within 6.1 overs As of the last update, England crossed the 150-run mark, meaning Pakistan could only reach a maximum of 132 runs in the stipulated 22 balls, barring extras. (With inputs from agencies)

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's semifinal hopes all but over after England bat first

South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches. Afghanistan got eliminated with eight points from their all-contested games.

With one eye on an improbable semis chance, Afghanistan asked South Africa to chase after winning the toss. Following a cautious start to the innings, Afghanistan lost three wickets quickly, with openers and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi back in the hut.&nbsp;

Youngster Azmatullah Omarzai kept his scoring rate going with handy stands during the middle overs. Though Protean bowlers remained on the top of their games, Omarzai stood his ground, helping his team bat through the fifty overs.

Gerald Coetzee starred for South Africa, picking four for 44 in ten overs, while right-handed Omarzai remained stranded on 97 as Afghanistan got all out on 244.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-suspends-sri-lankan-cricket-board-with-immediate-effect-over-government-interference-657392">ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect over excessive government interference</a>

Quinton de Kock surpassed Rachin Ravindra as the tournament’s top-scorer during his 47-ball 41-run stay at the crease, while Captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram contributed with healthy 20s.&nbsp;

However, another man-in-form - Rassie van der Dussen, stood out for the chasing team with his stupendous approach throughout the inning.&nbsp;

Rashid Khan provided Afghanistan with two big wickets, including Henrich Klassen’s, cleaning his off stump on just ten. David Miller showcased his skill, hitting a four and a six during this short stay at the crease, but got out caught &amp; bowled off Mohammad Nabi on 24.

As the chase got tensed in the end, Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo kept their cool and went about their business calmly. Phehlukwayo’s brave cameo of 39* off 37, including three sixes, was enough for South Africa to cross the line with five wickets.

South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches.

South Africa ended Afghanistan’s dream run at World Cup 2023 with a five-wicket win in their final league match in Ahmedabad on Friday (Nov 10). The second-best team in the tournament completed a successful run-chase at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium to end up with 14 points from nine matches. Afghanistan got eliminated with eight points from their all-contested games. With one eye on an improbable semis chance, Afghanistan asked South Africa to chase after winning the toss. Following a cautious start to the innings, Afghanistan lost three wickets quickly, with openers and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi back in the hut. Youngster Azmatullah Omarzai kept his scoring rate going with handy stands during the middle overs. Though Protean bowlers remained on the top of their games, Omarzai stood his ground, helping his team bat through the fifty overs. Gerald Coetzee starred for South Africa, picking four for 44 in ten overs, while right-handed Omarzai remained stranded on 97 as Afghanistan got all out on 244. ALSO READ: ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket with immediate effect over excessive government interference Quinton de Kock surpassed Rachin Ravindra as the tournament’s top-scorer during his 47-ball 41-run stay at the crease, while Captain Temba Bavuma and Aiden Markram contributed with healthy 20s. However, another man-in-form - Rassie van der Dussen, stood out for the chasing team with his stupendous approach throughout the inning. Rashid Khan provided Afghanistan with two big wickets, including Henrich Klassen’s, cleaning his off stump on just ten. David Miller showcased his skill, hitting a four and a six during this short stay at the crease, but got out caught & bowled off Mohammad Nabi on 24. As the chase got tensed in the end, Dussen and Andile Phehlukwayo kept their cool and went about their business calmly. Phehlukwayo’s brave cameo of 39* off 37, including three sixes, was enough for South Africa to cross the line with five wickets.

Afghanistan’s World Cup 2023 dream run ends with 5-wicket loss at hands of South Africa

world-cup-2023

World Cup 2023, News on World Cup 2023, stories on World Cup 2023, articles on World Cup 2023, World Cup 2023 stories at Wion, World Cup 2023 news, World Cup 2023 latest news

world cup-2023