World Cup News

ICC announces equal prize money for men's and women's World Cups from 2024

The winners will receive $2.34 million, a substantial 134 per cent increase from the $1 million awarded to Australia in 2023

Fans faint, many injured in Team India T20 World Cup victory parade rush

An estimated 300,000 supporters gathered to catch a glimpse of their World Cup heroes during the victory parade

Both Houses of Parliament laud Indian cricket team's T20 World Cup win

In the Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said the country's youngsters and sportspersons would derive inspiration from the victory. Birla congratulated the team led by Rohit Sharma on the feat

ODI World Cup 2027: Wanderers, Kingsmead, Newlands among eight SA venues

The 2027 World Cup will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia across October and November

Erasmus admits to making 'massive error' in 2019 ODI World Cup final

England won their maiden ODI World Cup title by edging New Zealand on the now-scrapped boundary countback rule after both teams were tied following a Super Over.

Cricket Yearender 2023: Kohli's immortality to India's shattered dreams

It was a year which saw Virat Kohli hit 50 ODI centuries, India lose two world titles and Mitchell Starc get paid Rs 24.75 Cr in the IPL auction

ICC World Cup 2023: Local biz saw 400% hike in spending by foreign tourists

Quick-service restaurants in host cities saw an increase in spending by foreign tourists for three key matches - India vs Pakistan, India vs England, and the final clash between India and Australia

It wasn't easy to move on after defeat in World Cup final: Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said that since it was tough to move on after the defeat, he decided to take some time off

When Kohli's wicket fell, stadium felt quiet like library: Pat Cummins

Australian captain Pat Cummins couldn't believe his ears when he found a near 100,000 people at Narendra Modi Stadium go pin-drop silence after Virat Kohli's dismissal

Record 518 million Indian viewers watched cricket World Cup on TV: Disney

Disney had bought digital and streaming rights to show the International Cricket Council's tournaments in India from 2024 to 2027 by paying around $3 billion

India vs Australia: Surya reveals how Rohit's men coping with final defeat

It is difficult it will take time, it can't be that you wake up the next morning and you forget everything that happened, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of India vs Australia 1st T20 International match

We must move forward; life continues: Kuldeep on World Cup heartbreak

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Thursday admitted that the pain of World Cup final defeat to Australia will linger and push him to work harder for the "next opportunity".

India vs Australia: Court grants bail to World Cup final pitch intruder

Johnson had evaded security and reached the pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad when Virat Kohli was at the crease during the final game against Australia

Country stands with them today and always: PM Modi on team's World Cup loss

"You reached here after winning 10 matches. These things happen," the prime minister is seen telling captain Rohit Sharma and champion batter Virat Kohli, holding their hands, in the video

Record 1.25 mn spectators watched World Cup 2023 matches from stadiums

ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2015, held in Australia and New Zealand, witnessed 1,016,420 spectators, while the 2019 edition in England and Wales saw 752,000 fans come through the turnstiles.

WATCH VIDEO: PM Modi consoles Team India after loss in World Cup final

The cricketers took to social media to reveal about their meeting. Bowler Shami also posted his picture with Modi with a message

Cricket World Cup 2023 Prize money: How much winner and runner-ups will get

The losing semi-finalists - South Africa and New Zealand - got $800,000 (Rs 6 crore approximately) each from the total prize pot of $10 million in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

India's journey in World Cup was exceptional, says Delhi CM Kejriwal

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Rohit Sharma-led side's determination through their "noteworthy" campaign and said that they have brought immense pride to the nation

We stand with you today and always: PM Modi after India's World Cup loss

ICC World Cup 2023: PM Narendra Modi also congratulated the Australian cricket team on its victory

World Cup: Ind-Aus match records peak viewership of 59 mn on Disney+Hotstar

With this, it has surpassed the peak concurrency of 52 million viewership recorded in the India - New Zealand semifinal match