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India vs Bangladesh: India seek to extend winning streak; Bangladesh hope to revive fortunes. India look to stay imposing, Bangladesh to cut Big Brother to size. India have ticked most boxes, Bangladesh have fitness concerns. Match starts at 2 p.m.

Rachin Ravindra, born in NZ to Indian parents, knew cricket was his life. He made his Test debut in India, followed by his World Cup debut in Ahmedabad, where he scored an unbeaten 123. He's a handy left-arm spinner too, and loves Test cricket for its drama. He's had stints…

It's the much-awaited India-Pakistan contest in Ahmedabad. TOI brings you the characters involved in today's big duel...

NEW DELHI: India are vast favorites against Pakistan in the World Cup match on Saturday in Ahmedabad thanks to Rohit Sharma's composure, Virat Kohli's ferocity, and Jasprit Bumrah's cerebral talent. The contest has a captivating socio-political setting, and the ramifications go beyond the 22-yard line.

NEW DELHI: India's big discussion has moved on from having a stable No. 4 to finding the right No. 8 in the batting order. And it has now fuelled the debate on Shardul Thakur versus R Ashwin. India's World Cup selection was largely based on who can add depth to…

CHENNAI: When Australian warhorses David Warner and Steve Smith were building a steady stand for the second wicket against India, Kuldeep Yadav’s crafty left-arm wrist spin broke the well-settled duo’s partnership. Warner was caught and bowled on 41, looking bewildered as he spooned one back to Kuldeep. He then stared…

NEW DELHI: As five-time champions Australia lost their 2023 World Cup opener in Chennai on Sunday by 6 wickets, former skipper and opener Aaron Finch feels that the batters lacked intent against the quality Indian spinners.

CHENNAI: Going into the stadium, a little boy was heard telling his father: "Papa, I just want to see Kohli get runs." He couldn't be traced in the sea of humanity after the eight-hour drama and the six-wicket win, but he must have been over the moon. His hero hadn't…

Three wickets down after two overs chasing 200, India were struggling. But a fine 165-run stand between Kohli (85) and KL Rahul (97*) did the job

K.L. Rahul & Shreyas Iyer trained intensely for 3.5 hrs in hot conditions. Rahul practised sweeps, reverse sweeps & slog hits, while Shreyas focused on short-pitch deliveries. R. Ashwin & Jasprit Bumrah exchanged positions every 5 mins, while bowlers tried defensive hard lengths. Hardik Pandya was challenged with long-on &…

When the World Cup comes to a close in Ahmedabad on November 19, there will be quite a few cricketing greats who will have played their final World Cup, at least in the ODI format.