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Are India The Biggest Chokers In World Cricket?

The loss in the 2023 World Cup final came despite India getting what they wanted to do in the final (bat first), even after losing the toss. But a strong Indian batting line-up came up with a poor effort on the day that mattered the most. Barring Rohit Sharma, who gave the team another good start...

HOW GROWING INTEREST IN FORMULA ONE IS FELT ACROSS THE MUSIC WORLD

A prime example is this week's inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, which will see F1 drivers zipping down the strip, bathed in the electric glow of its opulent casinos. Music will mix with the motorsport at countless events beginning Wednesday...

CAMILO VILLEGAS'S COMEBACK WAS SPARKED BY A CADDIE WHO LOVES TO COACH

Jose Luis Campra — his friends call him “Pepa” — grew up at the same course in Cordoba that produced Angel Cabrera and Eduardo Romero. He had aspirations of playing after getting a finance degree from Jacksonville State in Alabama...

CANADA TOPS ITALY TO WIN BILLIE JEAN KING CUP FOR 1st TIME

Canada men's team will try to defend its first Davis Cup title later this month in Malaga, Spain. Stakusic, ranked 258th in the world, put Canada ahead by defeating No. 43 Martina Trevisan 7-5, 6-3 for the biggest win of her career...

POST MORTEM OF PAKISTAN CRICKET TEAM: 6 REASONS WHY THEY FAILED IN ICC WORLD CUP 2023

Pakistan also finished their 2023 World Cup journey with a shambolic defeat to fellow strugglers England. The Pakistani side finished fifth for the second consecutive World Cup, and somewhere one feels stuck in a cycle. Pakistan bowling coach.

ROHIT SHARMA TO LEAD TEAM OF 2023 WORLD CUP, FIVE INDIANS IN DREAM TEAM

Indian captain Rohit Sharma is the deserved leader of the pack. He set the tone for India with his selfless knocks, getting the team to some brilliant starts. It speaks a lot about Rohit's talent that he finished as the second-leading run-getter...

AUSTRALIA HUMBLE INDIA TO LIFT A SIXTH ODI WORLD CUP CROWN: LIST OF RECORDS BROKEN

Kohli struck a patient fifty, clocking 4 fours. Kohli, who raced to 1795 ODI WC runs, surpassed Ricky Ponting to become the second-highest scorer in the global event. Ponting managed 1743 runs...

INDIA'S KING KOHLI WINS PLAYER OF THE TOURNAMENT AWARD

Kohli finished the campaign with an astonishing average of 95.62 in 11 innings and was named player of the tournament. He scored three hundreds against Bangladesh, South Africa, and New Zealand and six half-centuries in the tournament...

CRICKET WORLD CUP REVIEW: AUSTRALIA COMPLETE SUPERB 2023, INDIA FALL SHORT AND SEE YOU SOON USA

Australia regained its status as the king of ODI cricket to cap a stunning second half of 2023 when the team became world champion in test cricket and also retained the Ashes — for some, the pinnacle of the sport — by drawing a high-octane test series  in England...

AUSTRALIA WIN THE CRICKET WORLD CUP FOR 6th TIME

Australia regained its status as the king of one-day cricket by claiming a record-extending sixth World Cup title on Sunday, ending India's dominant run in its home tournament with a six-wicket victory in a lowscoring final on the back of a brilliant innings of 137 by Travis Head...

Virat Kohli: The Flag Bearer Of International Cricket

Kohli's recent century against South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens underscored his consistency and showcased his ability to handle pressure in high stakes situations. With this century, he equalled Tendulkar's record and demonstrated his unwavering focus...

5 Reasons Behind India's Unbeaten Run In ICC World Cup 2023

In the exhilarating saga of India's unparalleled success in the 2023 ICC World Cup, the opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill has emerged as a formidable force, channelling the audacious spirit of cricketing legends...

TIGER WOODS TO OWN AND PLAY FOR FLORIDA TEAM IN TGL

Woods and his TGR Ventures and David Blitzer, the investor who has ownership in all four major U.S. sports leagues, were announced Tuesday as owners of Jupiter Links GC, the sixth and final team for the first-of-itskind golf...

IGA SWIATEK WILL FINISH THE YEAR AT NO. 1 AFTER WINNING THE WTA FINALS

By beating Sabalenka No. 1 and No. 4 Elena Rybakina in the group stage, eliminating her doubles partner, No. 3 Coco Gauff, in the semifinals and taking on No. 2 Swiatek, Pegula became the first woman...

TENNIS LEGEND SERENA WILLIAMS HONORED AS 'FASHION ICON'

When Williams, now 42, retired from tennis, she said she needed to make the tough choice to focus on motherhood. She gave birth in August to a baby girl, almost exactly a year after her last match as a tennis star...

GLENN MAXWELL TO LEAD TEAM OF WEEK 5 IN ICC WORLD CUP 2023, THREE INDIANS IN DREAM XI

Australia's batting allrounder Glenn Maxwell barges into the dream team on the back of his nearmiraculous double hundred in the team's come-frombehind three-wicket triumph over Afghanistan...

KUSAL MENDIS TO LEAD FLOP WORLD CUP 2023 XI OF WEEK FIVE, JOS BUTTLER AND SHAHEEN AFRIDI MAKE THE CUT

Sri Lankan captain Kusal Mendis will lead the flop XI of week five. He failed to inspire the team with the bat and in the field. Mendis was dismissed for 1 against India, cleaned up by...

FROM KUSAL PERERA TO TRENT BOULT: LIST OF RECORDS BROKEN IN NZ vs SL ICC WORLD CUP 2023 MATCH

Boult has also gone past 50 wickets in ODI World Cups. He owns 52 scalps now at an impressive 24.38. Boult became the sixth bowler to take 50-plus wickets in the global event. Glenn McGrath...

Is Babar Azam The Worst Captain In World Cup 2023?

First things first, the captain should enjoy the confidence of the team and command the respect of his players. On social media, things look rather hunkydory, but on the field, a different picture is painted...

Is Selfless Rohit Sharma's Aggressive Template Behind Team India's Success In 2023 World Cup?

While all the above-mentioned Indian players deserve credit for their efforts, one man must get special praise for his performances and his approach. And that is none other than Indian captain Rohit Sharma...

5 Reasons Why South Africa Can Qualify For The Semis Of The World Cup

At the heart of South Africa's resurgence lie the aweinspiring exploits of their star players. Quinton de Kock, with a staggering 431 runs in just six innings, has been the linchpin of their batting lineup, consistently...

KOLISI INSPIRES SOUTH AFRICA TO A PLACE IN HISTORY WITH A FOURTH RUGBY WORLD CUP TITLE

It was a hard road fo victory, at the same stadium where South Africa beat England in the 2007 final. Since England's success in 2003, the Springboks and the All Blacks have shared all five title...

MESSI WINS RECORD-EXTENDING 8th BALLON D'OR

The 36-year-old Messi won ahead of Manchester City forward Erling Haaland and his former PSG teammate Kylian Mbappe. Messi thanked his Argentina coach, teammates and staff for making his victory possible...

RACHIN RAVINDRA: THE NEW SUPERSTAR OF WORLD CRICKET

Rachin Ravindra's World Cup journey began with a sparkling debut that resonated with cricket enthusiasts worldwide. His unforgettable 123 not out off 96 balls announced his arrival on the grand stage, instilling confidence...

ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP: LIST OF RECORDS BROKEN AS UNBEATEN INDIA HUMBLE ENGLAND IN LUCKNOW

Rohit has also gone past 10500 ODI runs. He owns 10510 runs at 49.34. Rohit struck his 54th ODI fifty, besides also having 31 tons under his belt. He is now the sixth Indian to surpass 10500 ODI runs and t...

Shami, Gill, And Kohli Enter Record Books As India Maintain 100% Win Record In ICC Cricket World Cup

Shubman Gill scored 26 from 31 balls, slamming five fours. Gill has now become the fastest to 2000 ODI runs in terms of innings. As per ESPNcricinfo, Gill achieved the milestone in his 38th inning. He broke the record for former South African...

ICC World Cup 2023: List Of 12 Records Broken In Pakistan-Afghanistan Match

Afghanistan's top three batters slammed fifties in the match versus Pakistan, as mentioned before. Gurbaz scored 65, Zadran smoked 87, and Shah scored an unbeaten 77. For the second time in their ODI www.crictoday.com october 28, 2023 Cricket Today 19 history, the Afghans have witnessed the top three...

5 Reasons Why England Imploded At The ICC World Cup 2023

Mathematically, England is not out of the World Cup, yet it will need the team to win each of its last four group games — it has won only one of five so far and for other results to go its way most spectacularly. Matthew Mott, an Australian who is England's white-ball coach...

Kohli, Shami Feature In World Cup 2023 Team Of Week 3; Warner To Lead

After a disappointing start to his 2023 World Cup campaign, Australian opener David Warner lifted himself with two brilliant tons in a week. He had a reprieve early on in the match against Pakistan and took full advantage of it, clobbering 163 off 124 balls. Warner carried on his go...

F1'S LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX SHAPING UP TO BE BOTH A SPECTACLE AND AN EXPENSIVE HEADACHE

The inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, if nothing else, will be a sensory overload of neon bright lights, roaring race cars and some of the wealthiest F1 fans in the world in attendance. But the daily disruptions have created a vibe that the ballyhooed event might also...