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Cricketing legend Sunil Gavaskar says ‘morons’ saying pitch change benefited Indian side should ‘just shut up’

Australia edged home in Kolkata to set up a final against India, with Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc seeing out the win

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Sir Viv Richards believes 50-over format should remain intact as it offers players enough time to get in and score impressive runs. He believes it is the best format after Test cricket and is an advert for why it should stay. He also believes it is the foundation for those…

The New Zealand captain did not blame a late change in pitch after his side’s World Cup semi-final defeat but did praise ‘phenomenal’ Daryl Mitchell

India’s cricketing approach has changed, but stadiums remain silent when opposition batters hit boundaries. Fans lack generosity, or fear inspiring rivals. Cheering all teams used to be the norm, but now boorishness and bigotry prevail. Fans’ low self-esteem is reflected in their behaviour, and politics has replaced civility.

Mohammed Shami took a career-best seven for 57 as New Zealand’s run chase came up short

In 17 matches, Mohammed Shami has 54 wickets at an average of 12.90, an economy rate of over 5 and a strike rate of 15.33. His best bowling figures are 7/57. He is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in the tournament history.

The India star scored his landmark ton in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final win over New Zealand.