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"India Are Clear favourites But...": Australia Great Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023 Final

Ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023 Final match between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, former Aussie player Michael Bevan said that the 'Men in Blue' are the clear favourite at the tournament. Speaking to ANI, Bevan said that reaching the World Cup final is a tremendous achievement something that doesn't happen very often. He added that both teams playing in the final are at their top form. He added that Pat Cummins' side has a lot of talent and has players who can make a difference at any point in a game.

"If The Ball Is Not Swinging...": Mohammed Shami On His World Cup 2023 Success

Senior India pacer Mohammed Shami has said there is nothing extraordinary in his bowling, adding he just focuses on stump-to-stump length and putting the delivery in "a zone" to get wickets. Shami has been India's go-to bowler in the World Cup, where he is currently the side's top wicket-taker, scalping 23 wickets in six matches at an economy of 5.01, including a four-for and three fifers. He grabbed seven wickets in the semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory

AHMEDABAD, India : India and Australia have faced off in some of the most engaging contests in recent times and a new chapter to their rivalry will be added when they contest 50-over cricket's ultimate glory in Sunday's World Cup final in Ahmedabad.

"It's Not Much About His Skill, But...": Shubman Gill Sums Up Virat Kohli's Mentality

India opener Shubman Gill said he had been inspired by the "hunger" of Virat Kohli after the two batsmen starred in the 70-run World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand on Wednesday. The unbeaten tournament hosts piled up 397-4 with Kohli compiling a record-breaking 50th one-day international hundred during an innings of 117 as he surpassed the mark of 49 centuries he had shared with retired India great Sachin Tendulkar. Shreyas Iyer piled on the agony for New Zealand with a rapid 105 and Gill, who finished on 80 not out, might have had a hundred as well if he had not earlier retired hurt at the Wankhede Stadium.

"Was Waiting For My Chance, Didn't Play A Lot Of...": Mohammed Shami On His World Cup Heroics

Mohammed Shami dismantled New Zealand's chase with a wonderful seven-wicket haul, and the Indian pacer on Wednesday said he was trying to take the pace off the ball to force the batters into their shots. Shami's 7 for 57 was the best figures by an Indian bowler in the marquee event, and the 33-year-old also completed 50 wickets in the tournament from just 17 games. With 23 scalps in six matches, Shami has currently registered most wickets in World Cup 2023.

"People Started Saying...": Shreyas Iyer Justifies His Anger, Takes Aim At Critics

As India took on New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Virat Kohli made the headlines by breaking Sachin Tendulkar's world record by scoring his 50th ODI hundred. In a chat with the broadcaster after the match, however, Iyer admitted that he wasn't happy with the outside noise over his failures in the first couple of games. Iyer had also lashed out a reporter in a press conference during this World Cup when asked about his struggles against the short ball. But, is glad to have silence all those with a century in the semi-final.

Mohammad Hafeez To Serve As Pakistan Head Coach For Australia, New Zealand Tours

Former cricketer Mohammad Hafeez will serve as Pakistan's head coach for the upcoming Australia and New Zealand tour, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo. Hafeez was appointed as the Pakistan team director. Earlier, Mickey Arthur held the post until a reshuffle took place followed by Babar Azam's resignation as the captain. As per ESPNcricinfo, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will now merge the post of team director and head coach. As of now, Hafeez will play a dual role in their upcoming three Test matches in Australia and five T20Is in New Zealand which will take place in December and January respectively.

"Looking Smashing": Sourav Ganguly's Ultimate Praise For Team India Ahead Of Final Showdown

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly lauded Rohit Sharma's 'Men in Blue' ahead of the final of the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Speaking to media persons after the second semi-final between South Africa and Australia at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president praised Team India saying they are 'looking smashing'. Ganguly also wished them luck before the final. He added that if the 'Men in Blue' continue to play in the same vein as they did in the league phase of the tournament and the semifinal, they will be hard to stop.

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"India Are Clear favourites But...": Australia Great Ahead Of ODI World Cup 2023 Final

"If The Ball Is Not Swinging...": Mohammed Shami On His World Cup 2023 Success

Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory

"It's Not Much About His Skill, But...": Shubman Gill Sums Up Virat Kohli's Mentality

"Was Waiting For My Chance, Didn't Play A Lot Of...": Mohammed Shami On His World Cup Heroics

"People Started Saying...": Shreyas Iyer Justifies His Anger, Takes Aim At Critics

Mohammad Hafeez To Serve As Pakistan Head Coach For Australia, New Zealand Tours

"Looking Smashing": Sourav Ganguly's Ultimate Praise For Team India Ahead Of Final Showdown