[ad_1] New Delhi [India], December 27 (ANI): The extravagant ODI World Cup 2023 in India became the biggest-ever ICC event, smashing broadcast and digital records, according to the International Cricket Council (ICC). HT Image The World Cup 2023 crossed the 1 trillion barrier for total viewing minutes on broadcast, which included new technological innovations such … Read more
[ad_1] The scare that India got in their first World Cup game against Australia at Chennai prompted the Indian team management to opt for a sluggish pitch for the final in Ahmedabad. However, this would prove to be the home team’s folly as Australia was able to break India’s unbeaten 10-win streak. In India’s opening … Read more
[ad_1] Suryakumar Yadav will lead the Indian cricket team against the Australians in the five-match T20I series which starts just four days after the Aussies claimed their sixth World Cup title by defeating India by six wickets at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Ruturaj Gaikwad will be Surya’s deputy for the first three games, … Read more
[ad_1] In the midst of the silence that engulfed the arena stood Virat Kohli, his vacant stare wandering into the skies, with the forlorn look of someone betrayed. He puffed his cheeks out in anguish and ruffled his hair, in unusual disorder, with long cold fingers, as he waited impatiently for the torture of collecting … Read more
[ad_1] The night before the World Cup final I had told Marnus Labuschagne: “Miracles happen. You would have dreamed of playing for Australia in this match and finishing it. This is the stage, this is the day you have lived for. Miracles do happen.” And Marnus replied, “Amen!” It’s been some journey for him. Every … Read more
[ad_1] The ball dropped harmlessly beside KL Rahul’s left shoe. But even before the batsman realised where it was, he could see, from the side of his eyes, the fielders haring to gather the ball. A single was beyond the wildest imagination, yet three – one from wide gully, another from short mid-wicket and the … Read more
[ad_1] Silence descended on the biggest cricketing arena in the world. At this World Cup, rarely has an India game seen such a lull. More than a lakh lungs lost their voice. Virat Kohli stood there dazed, frozen, disbelieving what his ears, eyes told him. The LED stump lights were flashing after he had inside-edged … Read more
[ad_1] The 92,453-strong crowd had begun to file out of the massive stands. The predominant colour of the day, blue, gradually faded out, baring the empty fluorescent orange seats. A brooding silence descended on the largest cricket stadium in the world. The only sound was that of breaking hearts and the applause from Australia’s dug-out … Read more
[ad_1] FOR 40 nights since their first win against Australia in Chennai, India strode like the invincibles, but would stumble on the 41st night to a tame defeat. The defeat could be put down to Australianism that always prevails on big moments or just bad luck. There will be a billion post-mortems of the loss, … Read more
[ad_1] Pads on, a sheepish smile spread over his content face. Travis Head serenaded onto the pitch when Glenn Maxwell thumped the winning runs to secure Australia’s sixth ODI World Cup title. He sank onto the ground, kissed the grass and then walked as though he was in a state of intoxication, embracing anyone who … Read more