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Explained: IND vs NZ semis marred by pitch controversy in World Cup 2023

The reports emerged that the Indian team management had sought a 'slow pitch' for India vs New Zealand semifinal in ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Virat Kohli breaks Sachin Tendlukar's record for most runs in one World Cup

Virat Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar's record for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup

World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ semifinal: Players' battles to look forward

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs New Zealand semifinal: Here are the top six battles that could decide who will play the final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 19 (Sunday)

India vs NZ semi-final: Celebs guest list for the ICC World Cup 2023 today

Superstar Rajinikanth and former footballer David Beckham are among the guests at the Wankhede stadium to attend the India vs New Zealand semi-final clash today

World Cup: Virat scripts history, becomes 1st batter to hit 50 ODI tons

Virat Kohli crossed Sachin Tendulkar's 49 centuries record as he hit a century against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

World Cup, IND vs NZ SF: Kohli plays football with Beckham; watch video

Beckham was accompanied legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar as he entered the ground. Kohli, who was warming up then, kicked the ball towards Beckham, who kicks the ball back to him

IND-NZ semis: How New Zealand could stop India's World Cup 2023 juggernaut

India aim to make 10 out of 10 when Rohit Sharma's men lock horns with their nemesis New Zealand in the semi-final of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, but Kiwis stand in their way

World Cup 2023: Meet Aslam, the bat maker who shaped destinies of legends

While the ongoing ODI World Cup is exuding festive vibes, keeping fans in a cricket-mad country glued to their television sets, a batmaker and repairman from Mumbai is also basking in the euphoria

World Cup 2023: How New Zealand became the Men in Black you hate to hate

With Pakistan, it's war. With Australia it's a game of one- upmanship. With former Colonial rulers England, it's payback time. But one team that Indians find hard to hold a grudge against, of any kind, are the Blackcaps, the perennial "good guys" of the game. "Even if you want to think of revenge, these guys are so nice you cannot get into that zone," Virat Kohli had famously said before a T20 game in a bilateral series in New Zealand in 2020. "They are probably one side that has set the example for teams to play international cricket." Whenever captain Kane Williamson hits a regal cover drive boundary, there's hardly a stare-back at the bowler, the staple of most high-octane battles on the pitch; one would be hard pressed to find a single footage of sledging by fast bowler Lockie Ferguson after he has delivered a mean bouncer; Mitchell Santner after taking a breathtaking catch will only have a wide grin, whereas many others would gloat with vulgar glee. It's as if the team is mould

World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ SF: Gavaskar feels Williamson can tackle Kuldeep

On the rare occasions when India's menacing pace attack could not scythe through opposition line-ups in this World Cup, their spinners did the job in their own ways. However, that may not be the case when Kane Williamson leads New Zealand out in the first semifinal against the in-form hosts here on Wednesday, according to batting great Sunil Gavaskar. Highlighting Williamson's adept footwork and strategic approach, Gavaskar reckoned the Kiwis skipper will have no trouble negotiating the Indian spinners, especially the unorthodox Kuldeep Yadav. "He's such a great player; it doesn't matter if he's come out from a big break and he's scored runs. So, I don't think it's going to make much of a difference," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "He uses his feet really well to go down the pitch to smother the turn if needed; he then goes and uses the crease as well. So, he's a very good player. I don't think he is going to be fussed about playing Kuldeep; he will know how to tackle him." Gavask

World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ SF: Kane Williamson fine by 'underdogs' tag

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is impressed that India did not let Hardik Pandya's absence hurt them but reminded that they too have done some "good stuff" in the World Cup and "anything can happen" if they they play to their potential. India are the only team to reach the knockout stage without losing a single match, making it hot-favourite and the Kiwis enter the knockout match as 'underdogs', a tag Williamson has no qualms in accepting. Williamson, though reminded that "anything can happen", if they play to their potential. "The underdog thing from what you guys write I do not think it has changed too much, but that is fine, and India have been exceptional," Williamson told the media on the eve of the match at the Wankhede Stadium. However, the New Zealand captain said the semifinals would place every side on an even keel and the Kiwis have as much chance as their opponents. "India are one of the, if not the best team going around and playing cricket that matches that, bu

David Beckham got 'goosebumps' while stepping into Wankhede with Tendulkar

Iconic football player David Beckham was one of the renowned celebrities present at the stadium for India's World Cup semi-final clash against New Zealand.

AUS VS SA World Cup 2023: Parking details for semi-final at Kolkata's Eden

The special traffic advisory stated that vehicle movement will be limited around the stadium between 10:30 hours and 23:30 hours to guarantee smooth progression of traffic

Fantastic batting, good bowling: PM Modi after India enters World Cup 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded India's "superlative performance" as it defeated New Zealand to enter the World Cup final. "India puts up a superlative performance and enters the Finals in remarkable style. Fantastic batting and good bowling sealed the match for our team. Best wishes for the Finals," Modi posted on X, congratulating the team. He also lauded Mohammed Shami's bowling performance, saying it will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come. "Today's Semi Final has been even more special thanks to stellar individual performances too. The bowling by @MdShami11 in this game and also through the World Cup will be cherished by cricket lovers for generations to come. Well played Shami!" the PM said. Home Minister Amit Shah also expressed delight at India's win and said it has entered the final "like a boss". "Enter into the final like a Boss. What an electrifying display of cricketing prowess. All the best for the showdown. Let's get the cup," Sh

IND vs NZ Highlights, World Cup 2023 SF: Shami, Virat take India to final

ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India vs New Zealand Semifinal Highlights: Men in Blue beat Kiwis by 70 runs, thanks to a 7-wicket haul by Mohammed Shami and fantastic centuries by Virat Kohli and Iyer

World Cup 2023: Story of India vs England 1987 semi-final at Wankhede

A retiring legend was devastated, an enormously talented spinner never fully found his mojo back, an inspirational captain lost his hot seat while a 14-year-old watching everything from the Wankhede stadium's boundary line must have made a pledge to himself that one day his script will be different from theirs. The teenager was of course Sachin Tendulkar and the devastated legend was Sunil Gavaskar, who had already announced his retirement and never played for India after India lost that World Cup semifinal against England in 1987. Maninder Singh, a world class left-arm spinner, was never the same bowler after that game. Kapil Dev lost his captaincy, one last time. Wankhede Stadium in 1987 was an amphitheatre that had absorbed the trials and tribulations of a very good Indian team. Graham Gooch, the English vice-captain swept his way to 115 and England didn't look back. On that day, no one envisaged that anything could go wrong for the Indian team. But Murphy's Law hit the Indian

World Cup: Rohit never been bothered about personal landmarks - 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. "Well, I don't think Rohit Sharma is going to change his game because that's how he's playing throughout this tournament. He hasn't been bothered about any personal landmarks or milestones," Sunil Gavaskar told 'Star Sports'. "He's looking to get the team up to a flying start because what that does, it puts the opposition under pressure and gives his team the platform from where they can then capitalize on the remaining 40 overs," Gavaskar analysed the Indian skipper's approach. "So in the first 8 -10 overs

World Cup 2023, IND vs NZ semis: Fortune favours the brave - Rohit Sharma

Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma also wants "luck to favour" his squad. "Time has come for luck to favour you and fortune favours the brave," Rohit said on the eve of the big-ticket game. Rohit said the hosts will not be required to make big changes in regards to their mindset and approach just because they are headed into the semifinal clash. India have been the most dominant team in this World Cup having won all their nine league matches to finish at the top of the points table and will face the Kiwis at the Wankhede Stadium in the first semifinal. "I don't think we need to do anything different than what we have been doing," Rohit told the media here before India's only training session ahead of the semifinal game. The captain said pressure has always been a part of the journey for them as Indian cricketers

World Cup 2023: When you get to finals..- Williamson ahead of IND vs NZ SF

In the pre-match press conference on the eve of IND vs NZ semifinal, Williamson reckoned that when teams enter the knockout games, there is a different ball game.

World Cup 2023: David Beckham to attend India vs New Zealand semifinal

England football legend David Beckham will be among the dignitaries present during the first semifinal of the ongoing World Cup between India and New Zealand here on Wednesday. Beckham, who is already in the country as UNICEF's goodwill ambassador a role which he took up in the year 2005, is expected to travel to Mumbai on the day of the match and watch the action at the Wankhede Stadium. According to a source, Beckham is in Gujarat presently as he is touring the country to understand the state of the action and contribute towards advocating for child rights and gender equality, which is also the global theme for World Children's Day 2023. Earlier this month, the league stage game between World Cup hosts India and Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on November 2 witnessed the celebration of ICC's initiative 'One Day 4 Children' and promotion of the #BeAChampion campaign. The campaign was launched for "harnessing the reach of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup to build a better world f