India are steadily building towards the 2027 ODI World Cup, with fewer than 20 matches remaining before the tournament gets underway in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. The ongoing West Indies series, featuring matches in Thiruvananthapuram and Guwahati, is an important part of that preparation. With some regulars unavailable because of Asian Games commitments and injuries, […]

The schedule for the 2027 ODI World Cup is set to be unveiled in Cape Town on Thursday, according to a report by Cricbuzz. The announcement will come exactly one year before the tournament, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) also opening registrations for the ticket ballot for fans. The 2027 ODI World Cup is […]

India batting superstar Virat Kohli has confirmed that the 2027 ICC Men’s ODI World Cup will be his final 50-over World Cup for the Indian cricket team. The tournament is scheduled to be held across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in October-November 2027. Kohli made his ODI World Cup debut in 2011 and was part of […]

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia’s public backing of Rohit Sharma, coupled with the expected departure of chief selector Ajit Agarkar, may appear to have eased the former India captain’s immediate concerns. However, questions over Rohit’s place in India’s ODI plans for the 2027 World Cup have not disappeared completely. Agarkar was reportedly keen for India to […]

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for reducing the number of teams in the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 50-over showpiece was initially scheduled to feature 14 teams and will be hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. However, the ICC has now revised the format, with only 12 […]

West Indies are once again staring at the ODI World Cup Qualifiers after failing to secure a direct spot in the 2027 tournament. The two-time world champions have now found themselves in the qualification battle for a third consecutive World Cup cycle, underlining the continued struggles of Caribbean cricket in the 50-over format. The latest […]

Former South Africa captain and ICC Hall of Famer Graeme Smith has welcomed the return of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to Africa, calling it a landmark moment for the growth of the game. The 2027 ODI World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia, marking the tournament’s first return […]

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has urged the team management to be transparent about the futures of senior stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, stressing that clear communication is essential as India prepares for the 2027 ODI World Cup. Amid growing speculation over the veteran duo’s place in the team’s long-term plans, Yuvraj believes the […]

Former India captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that winning the ODI World Cup 2027 in South Africa remains his biggest career ambition, firmly dismissing speculation around an imminent retirement from the 50-over format. Conversations are gathering pace about Rohit’s future in ODIs following his modest returns in the recent series against New Zealand, where […]

Days before the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar reignited the debate by arguing the ICC should revert to the tournament’s original name — the World T20. Manjrekar’s point is straightforward: staging a T20 World Cup every two years risks diluting its significance, and for him […]