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Big picture: Crucial game for Bangladesh Who wants to face the team that smashed 399 in their previous game? And at the venue they did it too. Bangladesh have that privilege, as they take on a South African unit fresh – or are they, given the searing Mumbai heat? – from their dismantling of defending

Former India captain Bishan Bedi has died at the age of 77 in Delhi. Bedi was ailing for the last two years and had undergone multiple surgeries including one on the knee about a month ago. He is survived by his wife Anju, and two children, Neha and Angad. One of the game’s greatest left-arm

Alyssa Healy has confirmed that she suffered a severe dog bite to her right index finger on Saturday night, and admitted that in the immediate aftermath of the accident she feared for her career, but is hopeful she will be able to make a full recovery although the timeline of that remains uncertain. Healy was

India 274 for 6 (Kohli 95, Rohit 46, Jadeja 39*, Ferguson 2-63) beat New Zealand 273 (Mitchell 130, Ravindra 75, Shami 5-54, Kuldeep 2-73) by four wickets They were without their most irreplaceable player in a top-of-the-table clash against a New Zealand side that’s had the wood over them in recent global-tournament meetings, and this

Alyssa Healy could face an extended period on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on her hand following a domestic accident at home. The nature of the injury and how it happened has not been confirmed but Sydney Sixers announced on Sunday afternoon that Healy suffered a hand injury at home on Saturday night and was

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — Top Story: Klaasen sends England’s title-defence hopes spiralling South Africa 399

Big picture: Here comes India’s bogey team Ask any ardent Indian fan which is their second-favourite cricket team, and New Zealand will remain a common answer. Ask the same set of fans which team spooks them the most when it comes to ICC events: New Zealand will once again be the unanimous reply. Why you

Travis Head will slot straight back in at the top of Australia’s batting order when he is cleared to return to action, which could be as soon as their next game against Netherlands in Delhi on Wednesday, meaning a move down the list for the in-form Mitchell Marsh. Head, who had been recovering at home,

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — Top Story: Warner, Marsh hundreds set up vital win over Pakistan

Adam Zampa has had to deal with back, neck, shoulder, and glute complaints – and even illness – in this World Cup, but he has overcome them to revive Australia’s campaign. After taking 4 for 47 against Sri Lanka in Lucknow, the legspinner bagged another four-wicket haul against Pakistan in Bengaluru on Friday, to help

“He will not be taking the flight to Dharamsala with the team on 20th October and will now join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England,” the BCCI said in a media release. “He is advised rest and will be under the constant supervision of the BCCI medical team.” India play England on

Leading into the ODI World Cup it appeared Australia had moved on from pairing Labuschagne and Steven Smith together in the middle order, but when Labuschagne returned amid various injuries with some stunning innings in South Africa, followed by Travis Head‘s broken hand, he found himself at the tournament and in the XI. So far,

After scoring his 48th ODI century, Virat Kohli said that he just wanted to “hang on till the end and finish off the game” as India brushed aside Bangladesh by seven wickets in Pune and make it four out of four wins in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Kohli stayed unbeaten on a 97-ball 103,

India had a significant injury scare when Hardik Pandya limped off the field with an injured left ankle during their fourth league match of the World Cup against Bangladesh in Pune. Bowling his first over – the ninth of the innings – Pandya appeared to twist his ankle in his follow-through, and it was announced

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — NZ keep perfect record as Afghanistan fall apart in chase of

Big picture: Can Bangladesh spring a surprise? The defending champions have been upset by Afghanistan. Australia haven’t looked like Australia of World Cups past. Pakistan seem lacking too. And the South African juggernaut fell apart against the Netherlands. Of all the pre-tournament favourites, only India have played like favourites and they are gunning for their

South Australia 293 & 212 (McSweeney 100, Nisbet 5-53) beat New South Wales 183 & 136 (McAndrew 5-19, Conway 4-43) by 186 runs Nathan McAndrew and Nathan McSweeney have propelled South Australia to a commanding 186-run win that extends New South Wales’ winless streak in the Sheffield Shield. McAndrew produced the most dominant individual bowling

The Men’s 2023 ODI World Cup is underway in India and runs from October 5 until November 19. Each morning we will round up the latest action and news from the event and bring you the insights from our reporters on the ground. — Top Story: Edwards, van der Merwe help Netherlands script famous win