The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 significantly contributed to India’s economy, adding USD 1.39 billion (approximately Rs 11,637 crore), according to a report by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Held from October 5 to November 19, 2023, the tournament spanned across 10 cities, including Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Dharamsala, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, and […]

KL Rahul had a great World Cup 2023, standing tall as an important middle-order batter for India. He was consistent as he scored 452 runs in 10 innings at a good average of 75.33. Yet, his knock in the final against Australia became a lightning rod for criticism. On a surface that tested the skills […]

At the recent CEAT Cricket Awards 2024, Mohammad Shami’s humorous response to starting the World Cup 2023 on the bench had Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid in stitches. A video from the event, which surfaced on X (formerly Twitter), captured the light-hearted exchange between Shami and the host, leaving everyone laughing. When asked how he […]

Added to it is the jitteriest thing in the world, where the arrival of a new ball and the launch of an innings can be bothersome even to the mightiest of legacies. Even the boldly spoken Virender Sehwag has confessed to fidgeting during the opening moments. And during the final of the ODI World Cup […]

Travis Head has left an indelible mark on Indian cricket fans with his match-winning performance in the World Cup 2023 final, where Australia won against India in their own den. Despite breaking umpteen Indian hearts with that victory, Head found himself warmly embraced by the same fans when he joined Sunrisers Hyderabad for IPL 2024. […]

Pat Cummins recently addressed the subdued welcome the Australian cricket team received upon their return home after their stunning ODI World Cup triumph in India last November. A video showed Cummins quietly navigating through Sydney airport with only a handful of journalists capturing the moment, and barely any fans to cheer him on after their […]

In the ODI World Cup 2023, Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami emerged as a standout performer, concluding the tournament as the highest wicket-taker and playing a pivotal role in guiding India to the summit clash. However, recent revelations shed light on Shami’s extraordinary feat, indicating that the 33-year-old battled a chronic heel issue throughout the […]

Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan had struggled to get going with the bat in the 2023 World Cup in India earlier this year. He could only manage 186 runs from seven outings at an average of 26.57 as the Bengal Tigers couldn’t make it past the league stage as well. The veteran all-rounder has now […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced its ratings for the pitches used during the World Cup, with the pitch used in the final between India and Australia receiving an “average” rating. This has sparked further discussion about the strategy behind using a used pitch for the final and the role of pitch preparation in […]

England all-rounder Moeen Ali opened up on batters being out of form and low on confidence which hurt them during their poor 2023 World Cup campaign in India as well. Considered among the heavy favourites to defend the title, England managed to win only three of their nine games. While they eventually finished sixth, during […]