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'Indian side is being destroyed...Pakistan a stable outfit': Former Pakistan pacer
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'Indian side is being destroyed...Pakistan a stable outfit': Former Pakistan pacer

The former Pakistan pacer also pointed out that India will be under a lot of pressure with the World Cup in their own backyard and not winning an ICC title for 10 years will also weigh on the minds of the players.

India's revised schedule, ODI World Cup: IND start campaign against Australia, Pakistan match on 14 October
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India's revised schedule, ODI World Cup: IND start campaign against Australia, Pakistan match on 14 October

India's Revised Schedule for ODI World Cup: Dates and venues of India's ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 matches.

Glenn McGrath advises Jasprit Bumrah to 'stay strong and fit', carefully manage workload to prolong career
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Glenn McGrath advises Jasprit Bumrah to 'stay strong and fit', carefully manage workload to prolong career

Bumrah has had four major injuries in the last four years: a thumb injury in 2018, a lower back stress fracture in 2019, abdominal strain in 2020-21, and the latest, which is the most career-threatening of them all – a second stress fracture in the back.

'How can that gora hit me': Virender Sehwag recalls dressing room face-off with former India coach John Wright
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'How can that gora hit me': Virender Sehwag recalls dressing room face-off with former India coach John Wright

Sehwag, who decimated the best of bowling attacks in the world with his fearless, attacking style of batting, revealed that the incident with John Wright took place during in the iconic 2002 NatWest series

India vs West Indies: Being an Indian cricketer is challenging, says Sanju Samson
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India vs West Indies: Being an Indian cricketer is challenging, says Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson reflected on his contributions in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, in which he was dismissed for a 19-ball 9 in the second game before bouncing back to form with a 41-ball 51 in the series finale.

KL Rahul begins batting and wicket-keeping practice in nets; watch video
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KL Rahul begins batting and wicket-keeping practice in nets; watch video

KL Rahul shared an update on his recovery process from a thigh injury he had picked up during the Indian Premier League.

India vs West Indies: With 2-1 ODI series win, Men in Blue get clearer picture of their ideal World Cup combination
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India vs West Indies: With 2-1 ODI series win, Men in Blue get clearer picture of their ideal World Cup combination

India thrashed West Indies by 200 runs in the third ODI to take the series 2-1 and will now shift their focus to the Asia Cup and the ICC World Cup.

'We have become used to celebrating mediocrity': Venkatesh Prasad on Indian team
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'We have become used to celebrating mediocrity': Venkatesh Prasad on Indian team

Venkatesh Prasad compared the Indian limited overs side with the current England team, the T20 and ODI World Cup champions, and former all-conquering Australian sides.

Rinku Singh credits 'special IPL innings' for selection into India's squad for Asian Games
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Rinku Singh credits 'special IPL innings' for selection into India's squad for Asian Games

Though he was overlooked for India's squad for the five-T20I series against West Indies, Rinku made the cut for the Hangzhou Asian Games scheduled from 23 September to 8 October.

Kapil Dev tears into Indian cricket team, says 'too much money' has led to arrogance and overconfidence
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Kapil Dev tears into Indian cricket team, says 'too much money' has led to arrogance and overconfidence

The 1983 World Cup-winning captain backed batting legend and former teammate Sunil Gavaskar's comments on current players not seeking his advice despite his availability.

Ajinkya Rahane to skip County commitments with Leicestershire after hectic season
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Ajinkya Rahane to skip County commitments with Leicestershire after hectic season

Rahane was to join Leicestershire in June after the IPL, but was instead given a surprise call-up to India's squad for the WTC Final, and subsequently travelled to the Caribbean for the two Tests against the West Indies.

Don't believe Hardik Pandya cannot cope with demands of Test cricket, says Kapil Dev
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Don't believe Hardik Pandya cannot cope with demands of Test cricket, says Kapil Dev

Dev's comments came after former India captain Ravi Shastri felt Pandya's body "cannot cope" with the demands of Test cricket, and that he should focus on becoming the leading India in both white-ball formats instead.

BCCI's choice of venues for England series a reminder of why Test cricket needs to take place in select centres
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BCCI's choice of venues for England series a reminder of why Test cricket needs to take place in select centres

None of the matches in the five-Test series against England that takes place between January and March next year will be hosted at India's premier Test centres of Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Chennai and Delhi.

India vs West Indies: Empty World Cup slots in Team India and the battle among the contenders
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India vs West Indies: Empty World Cup slots in Team India and the battle among the contenders

The much-awaited 2023 ODI World Cup is less than three months away, and the Men in Blue will get the opportunity to finetune preparations when they take on West Indies in a three-match ODI series

Team India asks BCCI not to book night flights after long wait at Trinidad airport: Report
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Team India asks BCCI not to book night flights after long wait at Trinidad airport: Report

Team India's flight from Trinidad to Barbados after the end of the second Test was delayed for multiple hours late in the night.

Australia to play three ODIs in India before World Cup as BCCI announces schedule for 2023-24 home season
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Australia to play three ODIs in India before World Cup as BCCI announces schedule for 2023-24 home season

Besides Australia, who will stay back for five T20Is after the World Cup, Afghanistan and England are set to tour India for three T20Is and five Tests respectively.

Ishant Sharma reveals why Zaheer Khan fell short of 100-Test mark
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Ishant Sharma reveals why Zaheer Khan fell short of 100-Test mark

Ishant narrated an anecdote involving star batter Kohli and pace icon Zaheer while commentating on the India-West Indies Test series for JioCinema.

Ajit Agarkar set for crucial meet with India coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma over ODI World Cup
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Ajit Agarkar set for crucial meet with India coach Rahul Dravid, captain Rohit Sharma over ODI World Cup

Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar is set for a crucial meeting with India coach Rahul Dravid and captain Rohit Sharma to draw the squad strategy for the ODI World Cup 2023.

Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India over lack of preparation debate: 'Truth is main guys do not want to go early'
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Sunil Gavaskar slams Team India over lack of preparation debate: 'Truth is main guys do not want to go early'

Sunil Gavaskar said that Team India did not play practice matches in West Indies when they had time but sighted lack of preparation as an excuse after defeat in WTC final.

Rahul Dravid and Team India coaching staff to be rested for Ireland series: Report
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Rahul Dravid and Team India coaching staff to be rested for Ireland series: Report

VVS Laxman, the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), is expected to coach Team India in Ireland.