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WTC Final 2023: Team India's concerns going into 'Ultimate Test' against Australia at The Oval
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WTC Final 2023: Team India's concerns going into 'Ultimate Test' against Australia at The Oval

Ahead of India's showdown against Australia in the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval, we take a look at some of the issues plaguing the Rohit Sharma-led side.

WTC Final: India shouldn't pick XI with pre-determined mindset, says former selector MSK Prasad
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WTC Final: India shouldn't pick XI with pre-determined mindset, says former selector MSK Prasad

Former India selector MSK Prasad has urged the current team and staff to take a decision on the playing XI closer to the 7 June start.

Kapil Dev-led 1983 World Cup team 'disturbed' and 'distressed' with wrestlers being 'manhandled'
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Kapil Dev-led 1983 World Cup team 'disturbed' and 'distressed' with wrestlers being 'manhandled'

India's 1983 World Cup winning team have issued a statement on the wrestlers protest against WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Josh Tongue's England Test debut helps punter earn £50,000 from a 14-year-old bet
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Josh Tongue's England Test debut helps punter earn £50,000 from a 14-year-old bet

Tim Piper placed a bet on Josh Tongue 14 years ago that the youngster would play for England.

England vs Ireland, LIVE Cricket Score, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's
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England vs Ireland, LIVE Cricket Score, Day 2 of only Test at Lord's

England will be resuming from their overnight score of 152/1, trailing Ireland by another 20 runs, with opener Ben Duckett eyeing his second Test ton.

WTC Final 2023: Nathan Lyon says Ashes talk won't shift Australia's attention from 'big game' against India
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WTC Final 2023: Nathan Lyon says Ashes talk won't shift Australia's attention from 'big game' against India

Australia take on India in the ICC World Test Championship final between 7 to 11 June at the Oval before shifting their focus to the Ashes that begins on 16 June at Edgbaston.

ECB supports BCCI getting 38.5% of ICC earnings in proposed model
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ECB supports BCCI getting 38.5% of ICC earnings in proposed model

The BCCI is set to earn USD 230 million per year from 2024 to 2027 under the new proposed financial model, 38.5 per cent of the USD 600 million earnings.

WTC Final 2023: Poor record at The Oval a concern for India and Australia ahead of the grand finale
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WTC Final 2023: Poor record at The Oval a concern for India and Australia ahead of the grand finale

The Oval will host the WTC Final between India and Australia and both teams do not boast a proud record on the ground.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Highlights, 1st ODI at Hambantota: Afghanistan grab series lead with six-wicket win
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Highlights, 1st ODI at Hambantota: Afghanistan grab series lead with six-wicket win

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Highlights: Afghanistan bowl Sri Lanka out for 268 before Ibrahim Zadran's run-a-ball 98 helps them chase the target down with six wickets and 19 deliveries to spare.

England vs Ireland: Ben Duckett slams fifty after Stuart Broad fifer puts hosts on top
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England vs Ireland: Ben Duckett slams fifty after Stuart Broad fifer puts hosts on top

England were 152-1 in reply to Ireland's 172 all out at stumps in a Test being played over four days rather than the standard five.

WTC Final: Aaron Finch backs Australia's Steve Smith to flourish against India at Oval
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WTC Final: Aaron Finch backs Australia's Steve Smith to flourish against India at Oval

Former Australia limited-overs captain Finch added that the key for opposition bowlers will be to try and bring Smith and Indian batting star Virat Kohli to the crease early through early wickets.

England's solid results rather than 'Bazball' style of play is what has been impressive, says Daniel Vettori
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England's solid results rather than 'Bazball' style of play is what has been impressive, says Daniel Vettori

Australia assistant coach Vettori said it was results rather than the 'Bazball' by which they had been achieved that was the central point about England's progress in red-ball cricket.

MS Dhoni undergoes successful surgery on left knee in Mumbai, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms
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MS Dhoni undergoes successful surgery on left knee in Mumbai, CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan confirms

The news of Dhoni undergoing the surgery was confirmed by CSK Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kasi Viswanathan on Thursday, raising hopes of his participation in the 17th season of the IPL next year.

'An iconic moment': Adidas unveils first look of Indian cricket team's jerseys across formats
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'An iconic moment': Adidas unveils first look of Indian cricket team's jerseys across formats

Adidas took to social media to give Indian cricket fans their first glimpse of the jerseys that the Rohit Sharma and Harmanpreet Kaur-led men's and women's teams will be donning this year and beyond.

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan to miss first two ODIs due to injury, expected to feature in final game
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Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: Rashid Khan to miss first two ODIs due to injury, expected to feature in final game

Rashid, who had played a major role in Gujarat Titans' run to the final of the 16th season of the IPL, has been ruled out of the first two games due to a lower-back injury but is expected to make a comeback in the final ODI.

IPL 2023: More 200-plus scores than ever, seniors making a triumphant comeback and other trends from bygone season
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IPL 2023: More 200-plus scores than ever, seniors making a triumphant comeback and other trends from bygone season

Looking back at the events of IPL 2023, we take a look at some of the trends from the 16th edition of the league and how the tournament changed this year.

WTC Final: Australia will be talking about Kohli and Pujara ahead of showdown, feels Ponting
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WTC Final: Australia will be talking about Kohli and Pujara ahead of showdown, feels Ponting

In addition to senior India batters Kohli and Pujara, Ponting also felt young opener Shubman Gill could also pose a threat to Australia in the 'Ultimate Test'.

England vs Ireland Highlights, Only Test Day 1 at Lord's: Hosts dominate opening day after opting to field
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England vs Ireland Highlights, Only Test Day 1 at Lord's: Hosts dominate opening day after opting to field

England vs Ireland 1st Test Highlights: England take on Ireland in a one-off Test at Lord's before shifting focus to the Ashes.

Australia's Todd Murphy reveals working on carrom ball ahead of WTC Final, Ashes
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Australia's Todd Murphy reveals working on carrom ball ahead of WTC Final, Ashes

The 22-year-old off-spinner, who had collected 14 wickets in his debut Test series in India earlier this year, is closely studying Ashwin’s execution of the carrom ball ahead of the WTC final and the Ashes.

England captain Ben Stokes says he's given himself 'best opportunity' to bowl during Ashes
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England captain Ben Stokes says he's given himself 'best opportunity' to bowl during Ashes

Speaking on the eve of England's Test against Ireland at Lord's, Stokes was optimistic he could feature with the ball again when the five-match Ashes contest starts on 16 June.