Australia ‘ready for anything India throw at us’
AHMEDABAD, India: Australia are adamant they will be “ready for anything” India throw at them in the Cricket World Cup final after controversy hit the tournament in a “pitch switch” row.
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India vs Australia, Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Key Player Battles
Hosts India will face five-time champions Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, November 19. The match will commence at 2:00 PM IST. The India vs Australia clash will be a repeat of the 2003 World Cup final in South Africa, where the latter emerged victorious. However, India, who have been unbeaten in the tournament so far, enter Sunday's final as the favourites to secure the trophy. India boast top-performing players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Mohammed Shami, each capable of emerging as match-winners in the title clash. Similarly, Australia possess players who can significantly influence the team's fortunes.
"Australia Know How To...": Yuvraj Singh's Warning To India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Final
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh feels the Rohit Sharma-led side will only lose the Cricket World Cup 2023 final if they perform poorly. Unbeaten India square off against Australia in the final on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Yuvraj, who was part of the World Cup winning squad in 2011, also on home soil, feels Australia would need to bring their A-game to beat a "dominant" India team, which is yet to lose a match in the tournament.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Not One, But 3 Weaknesses In Australia Bowling - India Great Points Out
India eye a fairytale in the final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The hosts are unbeaten in the tournament so far with 10 wins out of as many games. However, five-time champions Australia, on an eight-game winning-streak themselves, will boast a different challenge altogether to the Rohit-Sharma led side. However, former India captain Gundappa Viswanath is confident of the team's chances in the final. Viswanath pointed out loopholes in the Australian team, saying that India has a more balanced attack than their opponents.
"Phone Bandh Rakho Yaar": Rohit Sharma's Reaction During Cricket World Cup 2023 Final Press Conference Is Viral
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma's pre-match press conference ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia was interrupted by a phone ring and his reaction has already gone viral on social media. Rohit was in the middle of his answer when a phone started ringing and he was visibly irritated by the interruption. "Kya yaar phone band rakho yaar(Please keep your phone switched off)," he quickly quipped. The Indian cricket team are currently unbeaten in the competition and will look to clinch their third ODI Cricket World Cup title when they face Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Final: Three Factors That Give Australia The Edge Against India
Five-time champions Australia face hosts India in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday, November 19. The match begins at 2:00 PM IST. Australia will seek to claim a record sixth World Cup crown on Sunday. The final is a rematch of the 2003 title clash which the Aussies won in South Africa. The team, captained by Pat Cummins, enters the final following a thrilling victory over the Proteas. The Australian batting lineup has found form at a crucial juncture, while the bowling attack has demonstrated its prowess in the latter stages of the tournament. Ahead of the final, we take a look at the factors that put Australia in an advantageous position against India.
"Pitch From India vs Pakistan...": Rohit Sharma On Playing Cricket World Cup 2023 Final On 'Used' Track
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma had a clear answer about playing the Cricket World Cup 2023 final against Australia on a 'used' pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. The pitch which will be used for the summit clash was last used during India's game against Pakistan - a match that the Rohit Sharma-led side won comprehensively. During the pre-match press conference, Rohit was asked about the surface and he answered that although the pitch was 'a lot drier' against Pakistan, it now has a bit of grass. However, he was quick to point out that the toss will not play a major role in the match.
India vs Pakistan World Cup Match Pitch To Be Used For Final. Pat Cummins' Act During Inspection Goes Viral
Inspecting the pitch before a match is routine but clicking pictures of the track, for possible dressing room discussion and strategy building, is a bit unusual. That's exactly what happened this morning when Australia skipper Pat Cummins came to have a look at the 22-yard-strip which will be used for the World Cup title clash between India and Australia on Sunday. Probably the pitch is playing on Australians' mind before the big match. Cummins was guarded in his response when asked about his assessment of the pitch, which has already been used for the marquee India-Pakistan match.