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"Already Happened A Couple Of Times": ICC Issues Clarification On Cricket World Cup Pitch Controversy

After a pitch controversy sullied the atmosphere ahead of the World Cup semifinal between India and New Zealand, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday clarified that the independent pitch consultant Andy Atkinson was taken into confidence on the change of surface. A few reports suggested that while a fresh pitch was originally prepared for the last-four match at the Wankhede Stadium, later it was decided to play the game on a "used" deck in order to help Indian spinners.

Cricket World Cup 2023 - Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Slamming Historic Century

Virat Kohli finally found his night of reckoning and glory as the India batter slammed his 50th ODI century on Wednesday to script a new all-time record. Kohli achieved the feat during the Cricket World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The 35-year-old batter had equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI centuries earlier this month during the group stage game against South Africa at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's World Record, Slams 50th ODI Ton To Make History

Virat Kohli finally surpassed legendary India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as the international batter with the highest number of centuries in ODI cricket. The former Indian cricket team captain slammed his 50th ODI ton against a hapless New Zealand bowling attack during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Kohli looked in tremendous form and he was able to reach the milestone in 106 balls with the help of 8 fours and a six. Ahead of the match, Kohli was tied with Sachin at 49 centuries and an almost flawless innings etched his name in the history books. This was also the eighth fifty plus score for Kohli in World Cup 2023 - the highest in a single edition of the competition.

Retired Hurt Rule Explained: Can Shubman Gill Bat Again vs New Zealand In World Cup Match?

The Indian cricket team was dealt a massive blow during the Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal against New Zealand as opener Shubman Gill was retired hurt after scoring a brilliant half-century at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday. Gill looked in tremendous form as he scored 79 off 65 deliveries before he started suffering from cramps. It was a hot and sultry day in Mumbai and during the 23rd over of the Indian innings, Gill started experiencing cramps and had to lie down in the middle of the over. The Indian cricket team physio was out in the middle and after couple of minutes, Gill decided to leave the field. However, he was not dismissed and can come back to bat after a stipulated time period. Earlier, India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand.

Watch: Anushka Sharma Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As Virat Kohli Survives Huge DRS Call

India's dream start almost turned into a nightmare as star batter Virat Kohli survived a big DRS call in their Cricket World Cup semi-final match against New Zealand on Wednesday. This comes after India captain Rohit Sharma got his team off to a quickfire start, having opted to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Rohit smashed four sixes and as many fours, before being dismissed on 47 off 29 balls. However, a couple of balls later, Kohli survived a big LBW call.

"ICC Has Independent Curator Who...": Pat Cummins On World Cup Semi-Final Pitch Controversy

A raging pitch controversy may have taken the centrestage ahead of the World Cup semi-finals but Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Wednesday said they have "faith" in ICC and his team has not faced any issue so far in the ongoing tournament. Hours before India's highly anticipated semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede in Mumbai, reports emerged that the Indian cricket team management has sought a 'slow pitch' for the game.

Wankhede 'Pitch Swap Controversy' Strikes World Cup. Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Vaughan React

Ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between New Zealand and India, a controversy erupted over allegations of a last-minute change in pitch at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)'s instance. A report claimed that the Indian board decided to go with 'used pitch' for the semi-final encounter, while a 'fresh pitch' was supposed to be put into play earlier. Multiple former cricketers have reacted to the story, giving varied views on the matter.

"Rohit Has Never Been Bothered About Personal Landmarks": Sunil Gavaskar

Rohit Sharma may have 31 ODI hundreds in his kitty but the Indian skipper is the last person to play the game for personal milestones or gratification, legendary Sunil Gavaskar said ahead of India's all-or-nothing World Cup semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday. Rohit is currently India's second-highest run-scorer in this competition after Virat Kohli, amassing 503 in nine matches at an average of 55.88 and a strike rate of 121.49, including a ton and three half-centuries.

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"Already Happened A Couple Of Times": ICC Issues Clarification On Cricket World Cup Pitch Controversy

Cricket World Cup 2023 - Watch: Virat Kohli's Special Tribute To Sachin Tendulkar After Slamming Historic Century

Virat Kohli Breaks Sachin Tendulkar's World Record, Slams 50th ODI Ton To Make History

Retired Hurt Rule Explained: Can Shubman Gill Bat Again vs New Zealand In World Cup Match?

Watch: Anushka Sharma Breathes A Sigh Of Relief As Virat Kohli Survives Huge DRS Call

"ICC Has Independent Curator Who...": Pat Cummins On World Cup Semi-Final Pitch Controversy

Wankhede 'Pitch Swap Controversy' Strikes World Cup. Sunil Gavaskar, Michael Vaughan React

"Rohit Has Never Been Bothered About Personal Landmarks": Sunil Gavaskar