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Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge

Rohit Sharma, one of the most revered cricketers of his generation, would carry the audible expectations of a billion people when his Indian team starts its high-stakes World Cup campaign against Australia in Chennai on Sunday. For the sports aficionados, the Asian Games campaign with 100-plus medals was a juicy appetiser and they are bracing up for exotic main course from country's most followed sports team. Led by a genial Pat Cummins, Australia are a tough yet likable bunch, who are ready for a good scrap at the Chepauk where both the teams have had some epic battles in the past be it the tied Test of 1986 or the close Reliance Cup game the next year or the 2001 Test series-decider.

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs Hilariously During Team India's Net Session, Fans Compare It To His 'Water Boy' Role

India batter Virat Kohli left the fans in splits with his funny run in the nets during India's training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign opener against Australia. With his pads on, Kohli ran in a hilarious manner, reminding fans of his similar funny run during the inconsequential Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh in which he served as the 'water boy'. Kohli also had some fun with Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami were also seen in the video.

New Zealand Hammer England In Cricket World Cup Opener: A Look At Records Broken

New Zealand made history during the ICC Cricket World Cup opening match against England, becoming the team completing a 250-run plus chase in the fastest time in terms of overs in the history of World Cup. Chasing a total of 283 runs, the Kiwis chased it down in just 36.2 overs with a run-rate of 7.78. Centuries from both Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra helped NZ thrash the defending champions brutally and make a mockery of the target. Also, the 273-run partnership between Conway and Ravindra is the highest partnership for any wicket for New Zealand in the history of the World Cup. Overall, it is the fourth-highest partnership in World Cup history, with Chris Gayle and Marlon Samuels partnership of 372 runs for the second wicket against Zimbabwe being the highest ever in the tournament's history.

Ravichandran Ashwin Trains Intensely At Nets Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Match vs Australia

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin went through an engaging net session in Chennai, ahead of World Cup 2023 match between India and Australia. Ashwin could be included as the third spinner behind Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav against the Aussies ahead of pacer Shardul Thakur considering a possibly gripping pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, and his hold over veterans David Warner and Steve Smith. Ashwin, who takes the ball away from the left-handers with his off-breaks, has had the measure of Warner in the past, dismissing him 11 times in the Tests.

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.

'I know what's at stake', says India skipper Rohit

India skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday said he appreciates "what's at stake" but will not get bogged down by the weight of expectation on his team to win another World Cup title at home.

Instagram Reel Showing India's Pre-World Cup Shoot Is Viral. Fans Miss Virat Kohli

The Indian cricket team uploaded a reel on Monday from its pre-World Cup 2023 shoot. The clip had India skipper Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Ishan Kishan all posing in front of a 360-degree rotating camera. "Raring to go for #CWC23," wrote the Indian cricket team while sharing the picture on its official Instagram account. The fans were quick to notice that star India batter Virat Kohli was missing in the reel and they didn't waste time in questioning why the player was left out. Some even mentioned that the reel would be incomplete without Kohli.

Virat Kohli's Humble Plea To Friends Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Is Both Serious And Funny

The Indian cricket team gears up for the start of the Cricket World Cup 2023, with Rohit Sharma and Co's first match scheduled to be held on October 08 against Australia. Though the Indian team couldn't get the required practice under their belt in the warm-up match against England and Netherlands, the team looks prepared for the gigantic challenge. But, ahead of the start of the World Cup, India's talismanic Virat Kohli has a humble request from his friends.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Confident India Ready For Australian Challenge

Watch: Virat Kohli Runs Hilariously During Team India's Net Session, Fans Compare It To His 'Water Boy' Role

New Zealand Hammer England In Cricket World Cup Opener: A Look At Records Broken

Ravichandran Ashwin Trains Intensely At Nets Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Match vs Australia

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

'I know what's at stake', says India skipper Rohit

Instagram Reel Showing India's Pre-World Cup Shoot Is Viral. Fans Miss Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli's Humble Plea To Friends Ahead Of Cricket World Cup Is Both Serious And Funny