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India's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: Complete List of Fixtures And Timings

The Indian cricket team will be looking to repeat their 2011 heroics as the Cricket World Cup begins on October 5. The last time India hosted the ODI tournament, the MS Dhoni-led side was able to win the title and skipper Rohit Sharma and Co will be looking to achieve the feat once again. The Indian cricket team comes into the Cricket World Cup 2023 on the back of an impressive ODI series win against Australia. Rohit and Virat Kohli may be playing their final Cricket World Cup and along with the returning Ravichandran Ashwin, they form the experienced backbone of the team. With young talents like Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan, Indian cricket team has the perfect mix of youth as well. In the bowling department, all eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah who can prove to be a major asset.

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Massive 1st Throw That Was Ruined By Technical Glitch At Asian Games 2023

Neeraj Chopra's first throw at the Asian Games 2023 was not counted by the organisers following a technical glitch during the men's javelin event. Neeraj looked in brilliant form as he pulled off a massive throw on the very first attempt and it looked like he has easily breached the 85m mark. However, confusion ensued among the event organisers as they were unable to measure the throw properly due to a technical glitch and as a result, Neeraj was asked to retake the throw. The first official attempt for Neeraj went for 82.38m and he followed it up with an even better attempt of 84.49m.

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Team Wins Gold, Women's Team Clinches Silver In 4x400m Relay

The Indian women's 4x400m relay team featuring Vithya Ramraj, Aishwarya Mishra, Prachi and Subha Venkatesan won the silver medal at the ongoing 19th Asian Games on Wednesday. Despite besting the previous Asian Games record time (3:28.68 in 2014 Incheon), the Indian quartet were outplayed by Bahrain, who secured the gold medal with a new record time of 3:27.65. Sri Lanka team won a bronze. Later in the men's 4x400m relay, the quartet of Anas Muhammed Yahiya, Amoj Jacob, Muhammed Ajmal Variyathodi and Rajesh Ramesh broke the national record to clinch India's 18th gold in the Asian Games.

Asian Games 2023: Harmilan Bains Claims Second Silver After Dramatic Finish In Women's 800m Final

Indian runner Harmilan Bains clinched another silver in athletics after finishing second in the women's 800m final in the ongoing Asian Games on Wednesday. In the final moments of the race, it seemed as if Harmilan was destined to finish fourth, outside medal contention. However, she found another gear in the closing moments of the race to move past the Chinese duo of Chunyu Wang and Xinyu Rao and clinch silver. Harmilan clocked 2:03.75s to claim the second position, falling 0.55s short of Sri Lanka's Tharushi, who topped the chart and won gold with a timing of 2:03.20s.

Vikum Sanjaya: From partnering Lasith Malinga for Sri Lanka to starting again in the UAE

Had life worked out a little differently for Vikum Sanjaya, he might have been preparing to play for Sri Lanka at the World Cup in India this week.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

For the first time in the history of the tournament, West Indies will take no part in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Giant killers Netherlands take their place in the main draw after winning the tournament in Zimbabwe earlier this year. Netherlands will play their opening match against Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday. The Dutch have only ever won two matches at the World Cup since their maiden appearance in 1996. Their hopes will rest largely on all-rounders Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek, key performers at the qualifiers.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Hit by injuries to crucial players, Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to end the "curse" and win the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1996. Eighth in the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka warmed up for the tournament with a 10-wicket humiliation at the hands of India in the Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 51 with India pacer Mohammed Siraj picking up six wickets in a sever-over spell. Bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves, the board said.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Bangladesh have always been a competitive side in the white ball formats but face a huge reality check as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday, October 4. Like some of their rivals, Bangladesh too would have liked to face that pleasant problem of plenty but right now they are dealing with plenty of problems from injuries to in-house fights. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been at loggerheads with opening batter Tamim Iqbal, and branded the former skipper as "childish". Considered the backbone of Bangladesh's golden generation, Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup.

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India's ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule: Complete List of Fixtures And Timings

Watch: Neeraj Chopra's Massive 1st Throw That Was Ruined By Technical Glitch At Asian Games 2023

Asian Games 2023: Indian Men's Team Wins Gold, Women's Team Clinches Silver In 4x400m Relay

Asian Games 2023: Harmilan Bains Claims Second Silver After Dramatic Finish In Women's 800m Final

Vikum Sanjaya: From partnering Lasith Malinga for Sri Lanka to starting again in the UAE

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers