Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir has expressed his support for both Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to be part of the 2024 T20 World Cup squad. Gautam Gambhir suggested that Rohit Sharma should lead the national team in the upcoming T20 World Cup next year.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been absent from T20I cricket since the team’s 10-wicket defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England. All-rounder Hardik Pandya has captained the T20I squad since the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final, suggesting a potential shift in leadership.

Both Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Should Be Picked – Gautam Gambhir

In a conversation with Sportskeeda, Gautam Gambhir picked Rohit Sharma as the leader of the Indian team for next year’s World Cup. Gambhir emphasized the importance of having Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the squad for the marquee tournament.

“Absolutely, both [Kohli and Rohit] need to be picked, both should be picked. And, more importantly, I want to see Rohit Sharma captain in the T20 World Cup. Yes, Hardik Pandya has captained in T20Is, but I still want to see Rohit Sharma captain in the T20 World Cup,” Gambhir told Sportskeeda.

“In this World Cup, he has showed that with his batting. If Rohit Sharma is picked, Virat Kohli will automatically get picked. If Rohit Sharma decides to play the T20 World Cup, he should be selected as a captain and not just as a batter,” he added.

The World Cup is scheduled to take place in the Caribbean and the USA from June 4 to 30 next year. In August, Rohit Sharma expressed his eagerness to be part of the World Cup squad and confirmed his availability for selection.

I’ll Pick Both Of Them – Wasim Akram

Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram backed Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, emphasizing their crucial roles as main players for India. Akram highlighted the necessity of experience in the World Cup, stating that relying solely on young players is not feasible.

“The T20 World Cup is happening within six months. I’ll pick both of them. They will be the main players for India – Virat and the skipper Rohit Sharma, no doubt about it. You need a bit of experience in T20. Saare young bachche nahi rakh sakte aap [You cannot pick only youngsters],” Akram said.

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India superstar Virat Kohli has taken a huge leap towards the top spot in the ICC Rankings for ODI batsmen after his stunning campaign in the recently-concluded ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The right-handed batsman finished the tournament as the leading run-scorer and was adjudged the Player of the Tournament. In 11 games, he registered 9 50-plus scores that included three centuries. He scored a staggering 765 runs and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

During the course of the competition, he also broke Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons by notching up his 50th century. The brilliant performance in the World Cup has helped him make good ground in the latest ICC Rankings, released by the governing body on Wednesday (November 22).

Virat Kohli moves up in ICC Rankings:

Virat Kohli has jumped one place to third on the latest ICC rankings and is within touching distance of reclaiming the top spot. He is currently behind second-placed Babar Azam and first-placed Shubman Gill. The former India captain needs just 35 rating points to equal Gill’s tally. Kohli famously held the No.1 ranking for a total of 1258 consecutive days between 2017 and 2021,

Gill is at the top with 826 rating points followed by Babar who has 824 rating points. Kohli, on the other hand, has 791 rating points. India captain Rohit Sharma has also moved up one spot to claim the fourth spot in the ICC Rankings after scoring 597 runs in the World Cup.

South Africa opener Quinton de Kock, who retired from ODIs after the World Cup, has dropped two spots to fifth in the ICC Rankings while New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell has moved up five spots to sixth after scoring 552 runs in the tournament.

Australia’s hero in the final Travis Head has made a massive jump of 28 spots to claim the 15th spot. The left-handed batsman scored a stunning century in the final to help Australia beat India by six wickets and clinch a record-extending sixth World Cup title.

Among bowlers, South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj remains on top of the ICC Ranking followed by Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah, and Adam Zampa in the top five. Among allrounders, Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan is leading the list.

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Former India National Cricket Team opening batsman Gautam Gambhir has highlighted one of the key reasons behind the failure of the Men In Blue in the ICC tournaments.

Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, India failed to capture the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 title at home. They looked firm favorites to clinch the trophy and headed into the final with a 10-match winning streak. However, India failed to cross the final hurdle and faced a 6-wicket heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Australia National Cricket Team.

Speaking to Sportskeeda, Gambhir talked about India’s batting approach and he said that India weren’t courageous enough, which is why they weren’t able to put up a big score on the board. He added that one of the main reasons behind India’s failures in ICC events is not being able to play an attacking brand of cricket. He elaborated:

“I have always maintained this – the most courageous team will go on to win the World Cup. I can understand that for some time you want to build a partnership. But 11-40 overs is a very long period of time. India should have accelerated and taken a risk at that stage.

“I actually would have liked India going really aggressive with the top six, seven batters. Even if they got all out for 150, I would have been fine. But you scored 240 and thought you can fight. In World Cup finals, you don’t fight – it has to be either this way or that way.

“That is the approach I would have taken. Either we go 150 all out or 300. That is what India has lacked and this is why India has not gone on to win ICC tournaments,” Gambhir said.

Probably Rohit should have sent that message…- Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir opined that the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma should have given a clear message to his batters to play aggressively even after his dismissal with Virat Kohli being the only anchor in the line-up. He said:

“Probably Rohit should have sent that message before the start of the game that even if I get out, we are going aggressive. Virat’s role is to anchor the innings from one end but rest all the other batters go hard. If you are able to take five singles in an over, that is also called positive cricket. But, if you are playing 4-5 dot balls in an over, the game is going nowhere.”

Gautam Gambhir further said that India weren’t brave enough in the summit clash against the Aussies and that is why they lost the match.

“If Virat was in, KL should have gone. He should have said that, I am going to take those risks. We might have got out for 150, but imagine if we were brave and had scored 310, you could have won the World Cup. India were not brave enough, courageous enough and that’s where we lost the finals,” Gautam Gambhir concluded.

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Former Pakistan player Misbah-ul-Haq has criticized KL Rahul for his batting approach during the ICC World Cup 2023 final. According to Misbah-ul-Haq, KL Rahul was not trusting others while batting in the match.

KL Rahul scored a crucial half-century in India vs Australia in ICC World Cup 2023 final. However, for his 66 runs, he played 107 deliveries. He also scored just one boundary during his innings, playing his slowest innings of the tournament.

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KL Rahul Was Not Trusting Other Batters: Misbah-ul-Haq

While speaking to A Sports, former Pakistan coach Misbah-ul-Haq said that KL Rahul did not trust other batters during the match. He also said that maybe Rahul was trying to take the scoreboard to 250 himself.

“KL Rahul plays spin very well and we have seen it throughout the tournament. He plays well square of the wicket, front of the wicket, and uses his feet really well. But today his approach was that he was waiting. Maybe he was not trusting the other batters. He was thinking about getting the team to 250 and it got difficult,” said Misbah.

Also Read: Indian Players Dominate AB de Villiers’ Team Of ICC World Cup 2023

Talking about the match, India could pile up just 240 on the scoreboard before losing all wickets. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul scored half-centuries. Rohit Sharma added 47 runs. KL Rahul mustered 452 runs in 10 innings at an average of 75.33. He also slammed 2 half-centuries and 1 century in the tournament.

Later, Australia opener Travis Head played a stunning knock of 137 runs to drive the team to victory. Marnus Labuschagne also added an unbeaten 58 runs. Australia reached the target in just 43 overs to clinch their 6th ODI World Cup title.

Meanwhile, India and Australia will now lock horns in a T20I series. The series will witness five games starting November 23. For India, most of the senior players have been rested for the series. In the absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team in the series.

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Former South Africa stalwart AB de Villiers revealed his team for ICC World Cup 2023. Indian players dominated his team as he picked five Indian players in his team.

While India was the most dominating team in the ICC World Cup 2023, Australia was the eventual winner as they crushed India by 7 wickets in the final. Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup title.

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AB de Villiers Picks 5 Indian Players In His Team Of ICC World Cup 2023

South Africa batting legend AB de Villiers revealed his team of ICC World Cup 2023. Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mohammed Shami were the five Indian players that AB de Villiers picked in his team of the ICC World Cup 2023. Below is his team.

AB de Villiers Team Of ICC World Cup 2023: Travis Head, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra, Shreyas Iyer, Glenn Maxwell, Ravindra Jadeja, Adam Zampa, Dilshan Madushanka, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Shami

De Villiers picked Travis Head as one of the openers in his team. Head scored a match-winning century in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. Rohit Sharma was the other opener on his list.

Virat Kohli, who finished as the leading run-getter in the tournament with 765 runs, was part of the middle order. Rachin Ravindra was another middle-order batter in the team. He ended as the highest run-getter for New Zealand.

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De Villiers also picked Shreyas Iyer, who scored crucial knocks for India in some games. Glenn Maxwell was picked as an all-rounder. He played an impeccable knock against Afghanistan to lead the team to the semi-finals. Ravindra Jadeja was another all-rounder in his team. Jadeja was a crucial contributor for India with both bat and ball.

For spinners, AB de Villiers went ahead with Adam Zampa. The Aussie spinner finished as the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. In the pace department, De Villiers went ahead with Mohammed Shami, Dilshan Madushanka, and Gerald Coetzee.

Mohammed Shami was the highest wicket-taker in ICC World Cup 2023 with 24 wickets. Dilshan Madushanka was part of Sri Lanka and hunted 21 scalps in the league. South Africa pacer Gerald Coetzee bagged 20 wickets in 8 games. He was the only Proteas player in his team.

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Virat Kohli showcased an impeccable performance in ICC World Cup 2023 but Team India failed to win the trophy. Former Indian player Sanjay Bangar feels that maybe god wants him to play next ODI World Cup.

Virat Kohli finished as the highest run-getter in ICC World Cup 2023, smacking 765 runs in 11 games averaging 95+. Across 11 games, he shattered 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries. He won the Player of the Tournament award for his stupendous batting show.

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Maybe God Has Saved Something Special For Virat Kohli: Sanjay Bangar

During a discussion on Star Sports, Sanjay Bangar said that God must have kept something special for Virat Kohli. He also feels that god might want him to play next ODI World Cup.

“Virat’s desire to win the trophy, I feel he has God’s blessings, and probably God has saved something special for him. He (Kohli) crossed Sachin Tendulkar’s 49-century mark and Sachin also had to play his sixth World Cup for his first gold medal.”

“Don’t know why God takes such tough examinations of such big players. That’s what I can understand – maybe destiny still wants him to play the next World Cup, and hope and pray that he gets that gold medal,” Bangar said.

Virat Kohli also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 49 ODI tons during the ICC World Cup 2023. He also created the record for most runs in a single World Cup tournament. However, even after his stunning show, Team India failed to win the trophy.

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Kohli had won the ODI World Cup back in 2011. However, he could not win it for the second time as Australia outplayed India by 6 wickets in the final. Since he has reached 35 years of age, his presence in the next ODI World Cup in 2027 is not guaranteed.

Bowling first, Australia bowled out India for 240 in 1st innings. Later, they chased down the target with a century by Travis Head. Australia won their sixth ODI World Cup title after defeating India.

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India vs Australia: India T20 Squad for Australia Series. After ICC World Cup 2023, India’s next campaign will be a home series against Australia. India and Australia will play a T20I series with each other later this month. The T20I series will witness five encounters.

The 1st T20I will be played on November 23 while the final match will be played on December 3. Australia is a strong team and India will need its key players to outplay them during the series. Here we take a look at the predicted India squad for Australia T20Is.

India T20 Squad for Australia: Surya Kumar Yadav (Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar

Shreyas Iyer will act as the vice-captain for the last 2 T20Is.

India vs Australia: India T20 Squad for Australia Series (Predicted)

Openers- Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill might be the openers in India’s squad. Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India and against a strong team against Australia, he will need to lead the side. Shubman Gill has played 11 T20I games in 2023 and hit 304 runs with 1 ton and 1 fifty.

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Middle-Order Batters- Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma

For the middle-order, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma might be picked into the squad for India vs Australia T20Is. Kohli has rested in T20Is since the start of this year to manage his workload ahead of the World Cup. However, after the ongoing World Cup, the focus will shift to the T20I World Cup set to be played next year. Hence, Kohli will be back on the T20I side.

Suryakumar Yadav will be another crucial member of the team. With 433 runs in 11 games, he is the leading run-getter for the team in the shortest format. Hitting 231 runs in 9 T20Is, left-handed batter Varma has shown an impressive performance in the shortest format.

Wicketkeepers- KL Rahul & Ishan Kishan

For the wicketkeepers, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan will be two options. KL Rahul has proved that he can be a good choice of wicketkeeper. Ishan Kishan has struggled to score runs in T20I this year. However, in the absence of Rishabh Pant, he is among the top wicket-keepers for the national side.

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All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya & Ravindra Jadeja

Hardik Pandya is out of the World Cup due to injury but he might be back ahead of the Australia T20I series. Pandya has led the team in T20I throughout this year. In 11 games, he has mustered 188 runs and also clinched 11 wickets.

Ravindra Jadeja will be another all-rounder. With his wicket-taking skills and quickfire batting at the death in the ongoing World Cup, Jadeja has proved himself to be a powerful spin all-rounder for India.

Spinners- Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

For spinners, Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav might be part of the squad. Chahal has been the most successful spinner for India in T20I this year. The right-arm spinner has hunted 11 wickets in 11 games at 7.28 economy. Left-arm spinner Yadav has clinched 8 wickets in 7 games at 5.64 economy.

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Pacers-Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh

Australia has mighty batsmen in their squad and India will need a lethal pace attack to outplay them. Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami will be the first two pacers in the India squad. While Siraj has been a consistent bowler throughout 2023, Shami has been impressive with his outstanding bowling show in the ongoing World Cup.

Jasprit Bumrah will be another pacer against Australia. Bumrah returned to the field after almost 11 months and needs to get set for the T20I World Cup as soon as possible. Bumrah has showcased a similar bowling rhythm even after his return.

Arshdeep Singh might be another pacer for Australia T20Is. In 2023, the left-arm pacer is the leading wicket-taker for India in the shortest format, hunting down 21 wickets in 15 games.

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After the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023, India will travel to South Africa for a multi-format series. During India tour of South Africa, a T20I, ODI, and Test series will be played. The IND vs SA T20I series will witness three games and will be played at the start of the tour.

South Africa is a strong side on their home turf. However, Team India has surprised many teams on foreign tours and they will aim for a marvelous performance against the Proteas. Here we talk about India’s probable squad for South Africa T20Is.

India vs South Africa: India T20 Squad For South Africa

Openers- Rohit Sharma & Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill will be the opener for the team in IND vs SA T20I series. Sharma is the skipper of the team and will lead the team during the tour. He has not played any T20I game this year due to World Cup preparations.

However, he will be back to the shortest format after the ongoing World Cup. Shubman Gill has been impressive in the shortest format, hitting 304 runs in 11 games with 1 ton and 1 fifty.

Also Read: South Africa Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List

Middle-Order Batters- Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav

Two key middle-order batsmen for India against South Africa will be Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav. Kohli did not play any T20I this year but showed a stupendous form in ODIs and Tests. Suryakumar Yadav is the leading run-getter for India in the shortest format this year, smacking 433 runs in 10 innings with 1 ton and 3 half-centuries.

Wicketkeepers- Ishan Kishan & KL Rahul

For wicketkeepers, Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul might be picked in the squad for IND vs SA T20I series. With his wicketkeeping skills in the ongoing World Cup, KL Rahul has proved that he can be a good keeper choice for the team at least in a limited-overs format.

Ishan Kishan played a few T20I games this year but struggled to score runs. However, he showed good form in some ODIs.

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All-Rounders- Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel

Hardik Pandya is the vice-captain of India and will be a pace all-rounder in the squad for South Africa T20Is. Spin all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are expected to get a place.

Pandya has hit 188 runs and picked 11 wickets across 11 T20Is this year. Patel accounts for 157 runs and 5 wickets in 8 games. Jadeja did not feature in any T20I this year due to World Cup preparations and injuries at the start of the year.

Spinners- Yuzvendra Chahal & Kuldeep Yadav

Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav are the two crucial spinners for India in white-ball formats currently and are likely to get a place in IND vs SA T20I series. Both have done a decent job in T20Is this year. While right-arm spinner Chahal accounts for 9 wickets in 9 games, left-armer Yadav has bagged 8 scalps across 7 matches.

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Pacers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj will be two key pacers for India. Bumrah returned to the field a few months back during the Ireland series. He has been very impressive with his bowling since his return. Siraj has also impressed with his performance.

Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh will be another two pacers. Shami has won hearts with his pace attack in the ongoing World Cup. Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been a consistent performer in the shortest format and can be inducted into the T20I series against South Africa.

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India and South Africa will square off in a multi-format series after the completion of the ICC World Cup 2023. During India’s tour of South Africa 2023, a Test, T20I, and ODI series will be played. The IND vs SA Test series will witness two matches that will be played towards the end.

The India vs South Africa Test series is part of the World Test Championship 2023-25. India will play their second Test series while South Africa will play their first series in the tournament. Against a powerful team like South Africa, India will form a strong squad. Here we talk about India’s predicted squad for South Africa Tests.

India vs South Africa: India Test Squad For South Africa

Openers- Rohit Sharma (C) & Shubman Gill

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in Tests and will lead the team in the Test series against South Africa. He will also be the opener for the side. Shubman Gill will be his opening partner. Both of them showed good performance in the previous Test series against West Indies.

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Middle-Order Batters- Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane

In the middle-order, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, and Ajinkya Rahane will be three key batters for the team. Kohli is the leading run-getter for the team in 2023 in Tests, hitting 557 runs in 10 innings with 2 centuries and 1 fifty.

Rahane has played 4 innings and scored 146 runs with 1 fifty. Pujara is a Test specialist batter for India. Across 8 innings in 2023, the right-handed batter has hit 181 runs.

Wicketkeepers- Srikar Bharat, Ishan Kishan

Due to the absence of injured Rishabh Pant, Srikar Bharat and Ishan Kishan might be picked as wicketkeepers in the India squad. Both were also part of the Test series against West Indies earlier this year.

Bharat has earned a good experience of keeping in Tests. Kishan made his Test debut against West Indies and slammed an unbeaten fifty in one inning.

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All-Rounders- Ravindra Jadeja & Axar Patel

Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel might be picked as all-rounder. With 291 runs and 33 wickets in 7 Tests this year, Jadeja has showcased a marvelous performance in Tests. Patel is currently injured but he is likely to be fit ahead of the South Africa series in December. He played 4 Tests this year, clinching 3 wickets and smashing 264 runs with 3 half-centuries.

Spinners- Ravichandran Ashwin & Kuldeep Yadav

For spinners, Ravichandran Ashwin and Kuldeep Yadav can be inducted into the squad for IND vs SA Test series. Ashwin is a permanent spinner for India in Tests. With 40 scalps in 6 Tests, he is the leading wicket-taker for India in 2023.

Yadav has not played any Tests this year but after his stunning performances in ODIs, he might be added to the Test squad against South Africa.

Also Read: South Africa Squad For ICC World Cup 2023, Schedule 2023, Match List, Team List

Pacers- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Mukesh Kumar

South Africa has a lethal pace attack and in response, India will also need a powerful set of pacers in the IND vs SA Test series. Currently, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, and Mohammed Siraj are the key pacers for the national side.

Hence, they might be part of the Test series against South Africa. After his impressive performance in the West Indies series, Mukesh Kumar might get a call for the series against South Africa.

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has said it was satisfying to silence the huge crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium by dismissing Virat Kohli in the recently-concluded World Cup 2023 final.

Before the final, the Australia pacer had said that he and his teammates would love to silence the one-sided crowd in Ahmedabad and they did that in style. Pat Cummins did not have to wait for long to experience the eerie silence after he bowled India’s batting superstar Virat Kohli. The former India skipper had just completed his fifty and was batting on 54 when he ended up inside edging a delivery onto the stumps.

And Virat Kohli’s dismissal was followed by silence all around, an experience that Pat Cummins and his teammates ensured to enjoy and acknowledge. Speaking at the post-match press conference, the Australia captain said:

“We did take a second in the huddle just to acknowledge the silence that was going around the crowd. It felt like it was one of those days all made for him to score another hundred like he normally does. That was satisfying,” Cummins was quoted as saying in the post-match press conference.

Pat Cummins leads Australia to glory:

Talking about the game, Pat Cummins went on to lead his team to a famous six-wicket victory. Opting to bowl first, Australia bowled out India for a modest total of 240 runs despite half-centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. Barring the brief period when Rohit Sharma was going great guns during his 47-run knock, Australia’s bowlers faced little difficulty in containing the Indian batters.

Left-arm pacer Mitchell Marsh picked up 3 wickets while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood claimed two wickets apiece. In reply, Australia crossed the finishing line in 43 overs. While they made a poor start with the bat and were reeling at 47 for 3, a huge partnership between Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne helped them recover and seal the game.

The duo added 192 runs for the fourth wicket before Mohammed Siraj dismissed Head for 137. Labuschagne, on the other hand, remained unbeaten on 58.

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Star Indian batter Virat Kohli achieved significant milestones during the recently concluded ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Virat Kohli surpassed legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for the most hours batted in a single World Cup edition.

Virat Kohli was the leading scorer in the World Cup 2023, amassing 765 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 95.62. Kohli notched up three centuries and six fifties during the tournament. He registered his 50th ODI World Cup in the semi-final against New Zealand.

The 35-year-old surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s record for the most centuries in the 50-over format in international cricket. The right-handed batter also broke Sachin’s record for the most runs scored in a single World Cup edition, accumulating 673 runs in the 2003 event.

Virat Kohli Breaks Kane Williamson’s Record

Virat Kohli set a new record for the most hours batted in a single edition, spending a total of 19 hours and 56 minutes at the crease. Kohli surpassed the previous record held by Kane Williamson, who batted for 18 hours and 51 minutes in the last edition of the World Cup.

Most Hours Batted In A World Cup Edition:

• Virat Kohli – 19.56 hours (2023)
• Kane Williamson – 18.51 hours (2019)
• Sachin Tendulkar – 18.50 hours (2003)

Virat Kohli Wins Player Of The Tournament In World Cup 2023

Virat Kohli scored 54 runs in the World Cup final against Australia, but India failed to clinch the title. The Men in Blue were bowled for 240 runs in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. Australia successfully chased down the target with Travis Head’s remarkable century.

Kohli won the Player of the Tournament award but walked away without giving the customary post-match interview. The host, Ravi Shastri, was prepared for the interview, but Kohli chose to walk off after making eye contact after receiving it from BCCI President Roger Binny.

The Delhi-born cricketer might have participated in his last edition of the ODI World Cup. The veteran batter would be 38 years old for the next edition of the ODI World Cup, which is scheduled to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in 2027.

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Legendary Indian spinner Anil Kumble expressed disappointment that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli couldn’t lift the ICC World Cup 2023 trophy. Anil Kumble acknowledged Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s consistent performances for Team India throughout the event.

The Men in Blue suffered a heartbreaking six-wicket loss against Australia in the final game at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. The hosts failed to clinch victory despite being the dominant team in the league stage and semi-final stage.

Two Players Stood Up India In Every Moment – Anil Kumble

During a discussion on ESPNcricinfo, Anil Kumble said that Rohit delivered impactful starts, while Virat played a crucial role in ensuring a competitive score. Kumble emphasized that the ultimate achievement for a player is to hold the World Cup trophy.

“It is sad that the two of them couldn’t hold the trophy at the end. Those two players certainly stood up for India in every moment. It was Rohit giving India the start, and then Virat ensuring that India got the score that they eventually reached,” Kumble told ESPNcricinfo.

“To get to 50 ODI hundreds is a massive achievement. In all of that, I don’t think any of that would count, but for having that World Cup trophy in your hand,” he added.

Would Have Loved To Have Rahul Dravid Hold The Trophy – Anil Kumble

Anil Kumble expressed his desire to see Rahul Dravid hold the trophy, acknowledging the hard work and challenges faced by the Indian coach. Kumble said that the decision about continuing as the head coach depends on how he feels the next day.

Also read: 5 Indians, 3 South Africans, 2 Australians, And 1 Players From New Zealand Make The Cut As Anil Kumble And Matthew Hayden Pick Their Team Of World Cup 2023

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Royal Challengers Bangalore teammates Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell shared a special moment following the conclusion of the ICC World Cup 2023 final clash. Virat Kohli gifted his signed jersey to Glenn Maxwell in a gesture of sportsmanship after the intense battle.

The Indian players faced shattered dreams and teary eyes following a six-wicket defeat against Australia in the World Cup final. The Men in Blue were outplayed by the Aussies in all three departments, despite a strong 10-match winning streak in the marquee event.

Watch – Virat Kohli Gifts His Jersey To Glenn Maxwell

During the post-match handshake, Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell had a special exchange. Kohli gifted his signed jersey to the Australian all-rounder before the presentation ceremony. The ICC captured the moment and shared the pictures on its social media handle.

“Respect and admiration,” the ICC Cricket World Cup tweeted.

Respect and admiration 💛💙#CWC23 pic.twitter.com/2bFsToqdun

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 20, 2023

Virat Kohli congratulated Glenn Maxwell and gave his jersey as a gift.

• RCB Bond ❤️🔥#INDvAUS #WorldCup2023Final #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/KI5c2nhQBA

— Ishan Joshi (@ishanjoshii) November 19, 2023

Virat scored 54 runs off 63 deliveries as the Indian national cricket team posted a total of 240 in 50 overs. The right-handed batter attempted to play a defensive shot off Australia skipper Pat Cummins, but unfortunately, the ball took an inside edge and hit the stumps.

Skipper Rohit Sharma (47 off 31) and KL Rahul (66 off 107) played pivotal roles for India on a challenging batting surface. Mitchell Starc picked up three wickets for 55 to restrict the opposition to a low score. Maxwell picked up the crucial wicket from Rohit in his six overs.

India’s pacers initially put Australia on the back foot at 47/3 in seven overs, showcasing exceptional skill with the new ball. However, Travis Head and Marnus Labuschagne staged a remarkable comeback for Australia, forming a 192-run partnership for the fourth wicket.

Head played an outstanding knock of 137 runs off 120 deliveries, featuring four sixes and 15 boundaries, while Labuschagne contributed unbeaten on 58. The Australian cricket team reached the target in 43 overs, and Maxwell sealed the victory by hitting the winning runs.

Cummins became the fifth Australian skipper to lead the team to a title victory in the ODI World Cup. Allan Border (1987), Steve Waugh (1999), Ricky Ponting (2003 and 2007), and Michael Clarke (2015) achieved in the past. They failed to reach the final in the last edition.

Also read: Sachin Tendulkar Gifts Virat Kohli His Signed Jersey From His Last ODI On World Cup 2023 Final

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The World Cup 2023 culminated with Australia winning their sixth title by beating India in the final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19. In the end, the match turned out to be a fairly one-sided one with the Aussies winning the match by six wickets.

Australia won the match and asked India to bat first in the World Cup 2023 final. The Men in Blue played with the same XI that they had been playing since the league game against the Kiwis. Rohit Sharma yet again gave the team a fast start. However, the Australian bowlers did well to restrict the Indian run-scoring in the middle overs.

India Fails When It Mattered The Most

There was a period of 20 overs after the 15th over of the Indian innings where the Indian batters failed to hit a single boundary in the World Cup 2023. Virat Kohli (54) and KL Rahul (66) added a 67-run stand which was the highest partnership in the innings for India. The Australian pacers led by Mitchell Starc came to to bowl brilliant spells in the final 10 overs where they got the ball to reverse swing. This also meant that India ended with 240 on the board which was well below-par than the target they aimed for.

Australia were 47/3 losing their top-order early. The Aussies were three down inside the first seven overs losing David Warner (7), Mitchell Marsh (15), and Steve Smith (4). However, Travis Head (137*) and Marnus Labuschagne (58*) added a 192 and in the process batted the Indians out of the game. Head hit 15 fours and 4 sixes and absolutely decimated the Indian attack after getting set.

Also Read: “We Tried Everything But…” – Rohit Sharma Shattered After India’s Heartbreaking World Cup Final Loss

The Aussies won their sixth World Cup title in the end and their first since 2015. Pat Cummins went into joining the elite list of Australian captains who won World Cup titles for their country. Head joined Ricky Ponting and Adam Gilchrist as the third Aussie batter to score a century in a World Cup final on a day when India probably were seen as the favorites.

Meanwhile, in this article, we will rate the players of the Indian cricket team who played in the final and gave it their all to win the game for the country.

Indian Team Players’ Rating After World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma – 8/10

Indian skipper Rohhit Sharma was praised for his aggressive intent with the bat inside the powerplay. He ended the tournament as the second-highest run-scorer with 597 runs from 11 games at an average of 54.27 and a strike rate touching close to 190.

He played a knock of 47 in the final giving his team a fast start but the middle order could not capitalise. Nonetheless, after the game, his captaincy was praised by the cricketers. He deserves all the credit for his intent and walking the talk.

Shubman Gill – 5/10

Gill scored just four in the final. Overall, he ended with 354 runs at an average of 44.25 at a strike rate of 106.95. He just scored four in the final. He missed the first two games and scored four fifties with a best of 92. Playing in Ahmedabad, he was expected to bat a lot better but he could not do justice to his talent. Overall, he had a decent campaign but he was expected to do a lot better. Fair to say, he had a below-average outing in World Cup 2023.

Virat Kohli – 8/10

Former skipper Virat Kohli ended up scoring 765 runs in the tournament and eventually winning the Player Of The Tournament award. He was India’s most consistent run-scorer and someone who inspired one and all on and off the pitch. Kohli scored 54 in the final, but unfortunately, that was not enough. He needed to carry on and get a big score which unfortunately did not happen. However, due to his sheer consistency in run-scoring, he deserves an 8.

Shreyas Iyer – 6/10

The right-hander was a good addition to the Indian middle-order. He proved his worth by scoring quick runs in the batting line-up but failed to repeat his heroics in the final. With two centuries he scored 530 runs in the tournament at an average of 66.25.

What he needs to learn is to take more responsibility in crunch situations. He scored just four in the final when he expected to score at least a half-century. Going forward, he is expected to be one of the key players in the Indian cricket team and hence play with more responsibility.

KL Rahul – 7/10

Rahul scored 452 runs in the tournament and affected 17 dismissals in the tournament which is most by an Indian wicket-keeper in a World Cup. He scored 66 in the final. Overall, he had a memorable tournament and was a key discovery in the Indian middle-order. He too was criticized for scoring slowly in the final as the rest of the Indian batters struggled. However, keeping his attributes in mind, he deserves a seven.

Ravindra Jadeja -7/10

Jadeja turned out to be crucial with the ball taking 16 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 24.88. He played a few important knocks with the bat and was an absolute gun fielder throughout the tournament. He set the standards in terms of fielding in the Indian cricket team. In the final, he had a chance to contribute more with the bat but he could only score nine off 22 balls.

Suryakumar Yadav – 4/10

SKY did not stand up to the expectations throughout the tournament. He played seven matches and scored just 106 runs at an average of 17.67. He scored 18 off 28 balls in the final 10 overs when he needed to go big for India. His inclusion in the Indian ODI side has been questionable for a very long time now and this performance might see him getting dropped from the Indian ODI side now. Overall, he turned out to be a disappointing addition to Team India.

Mohammed Siraj – 3/10

Barring the game against Sri Lanka, Siraj was a very ordinary bowler for Team India throughout the tournament. he picked up 13 wickets in the tournament and went for 469 runs, the most runs conceded by an Indian bowler. The pacer was rather ordinary in almost all the games he played and might be dropped for a length of time now given his recent performance.

Jasprit Bumrah – 8/10

Bumrah and Shami were the highlights of the Indian pace attack throughout the tournament. Both took wickets at regular intervals. Both of them were consistent in terms of pitching the ball in the right areas as well. Bumrah is truly now the spearhead of the India pace attack and will have a huge role to play in the team’s success in the next few years.

Mohammed Shami – 9/10

“The comeback should be stronger than the setback” is a phrase that goes perfectly with Mohammed Shami. he was not a part of the playing XI for the first four games. An untimely injury to Hardik Pandya meant that Shami got an opportunity to show his skills and he did not disappoint.

He ended as the top wicket-taker in the tournament with 24 wickets from just seven matches bowling less than 650 overs in the tournament. He almost had a flawless performance.

Kuldeep Yadav – 8/10

Kuldeep Yadav too deserves an 8 for his performances in the tournament. Like Shami, he too made the hard yards and made a comeback into the Indian team after being dropped from the team for two years after the 2019 World Cup.

He was not even playing for KKR in the IPL for a couple of seasons before he started making a comeback since IPL 2022 The Indian bowlers did not get a chance in the final as they had too little a score to play with against a good Australian batting unit. Kuldeep proved yet again that he is here for the long haul.

Also Read: Rahul Dravid To Quit His Role After World Cup Heartbreak? Head Coach Responds

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Emotions ran high as Team India‘s fielding coach T Dilip gave a rousing speech in the dressing room after the loss against Australia in the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Not many were expecting to see the routine of the fielding coach announcing the best fielder’s name after the heartbreaking loss in the final. However, the Indian team management decided to continue the routine as the fielding coach delivered a stirring speech to motivate the heartbroken players.

India suffered a six-wicket loss at the hands of Australia on Sunday (November 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first, India were bowled out for just 240 runs despite half-centuries from KL Rahul (66) and Virat Kohli (54). In reply, Australia recovered from a poor start to chase down the total in 43 overs thanks to a century from Travis Head and an unbeaten half-century from Marnus Labuschagne.

T Dilip announces the best fielder:

Throughout the competition, T Dilip announced the best fielder after a match in a creative fashion. The winners’ names were displayed sometimes via the giant screen, the Spidercam, and as well as the boundary-side camera buggy. On one occasion, the legendary Sachin Tendulkar announced the winner’s name.

But on Sunday, T. Dilip decided to keep things a bit simple after the loss although he gave a moving speech. He began by lauding the players for their performance throughout the competition, saying:

“Guys I know it’s tough and we all feel the pain but that’s what it is. We did everything possibly right and still the result is not in our favour. But I think as Rahul bhai said, we can all be proud of ourselves. I appreciate and thank every player in this group who have committed in the practice sessions. The way you put yourself on the line, you put intent, energy. I couldn’t ask more than this. Well done.

“During the course of this tournament, we took some brilliant catches but what I really liked is the brotherhood we shared on the field. The way each one supported each other, the way everyone was backing. That’s outstanding to see. I see only growing up as a team on the field,” he added.

T Dilip then announced star batter Virat Kohli as the best fielder of the game before Ravindra Jadeja handed the former India skipper the medal.

“Today’s winner, he’s been a terrific player. He sets himself up great standards and every time he goes on the field, he just does magic. And the best part is that he not only does his job well but his actions inspire so many people and it is none other than Virat Kohli,” said T Dilip.

From our first medal ceremony to the last – thank you to all the fans who've given us a lot of love for it 💙

Yesterday, we kept our spirits high in the dressing room and presented the best fielder award for one final time.

Watch 🎥🔽 – By @28anand#TeamIndia | #CWC23

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 20, 2023

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Right before the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia, Australian skipper Pat Cummins said that there is no better sight than silencing a full crowd in a stadium. Pat Cummins got his moment when he took the prized wicket of India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli. The Ahmedabad crowd went pin-drop silence as Virat Kohli departed after scoring 54.

KL Rahul and Virat Kohli stitched a partnership of 67 runs after losing two quick wickets. However, Pat Cummins induced a false shot off Kohli, who got an inside edge and was played on. Pat Cummins talked about the silence in the crowd after Kohli’s wicket in the post-match press conference.

“We did take a second in the huddle just to acknowledge the silence that was going around the crowd. It felt like it was one of those days all made for him to score another hundred like he normally does. That was satisfying,” Cummins said in the post-match press conference.

Pat Cummins Joins Elite List Of Captains

Virat Kohli received the Player of the Tournament award for his tremendous performance in the World Cup. He scored 765 runs from 11 matches with a stunning average of 95.62 and a strike rate of 90.32. He slammed three centuries and six half-centuries.

Australian Skipper Pat Cummins finished with figures of 2/34 in his given ten overs. Pat Cummins dismissed Shreyas Iyer apart from claiming the prized wicket of Virat Kohli. He also joins the elite list of Australian captains to have led the team to a World Cup title. The list comprises legends like Allan Border, Steve Waugh, Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, and now Pat Cummins enters the list.

Travis Head was the star for the Aussies who scored a brilliant 137 off 120 balls. He won the player of the match award for his performance in the finals. Head slammed 15 boundaries and four maximums to help Australia reach the target of 241 with seven overs in hand. Marnus Labuschagne partnered with Travis Head and put on 192 runs for the fourth wicket to take Australia past the finish line. Labuschagne played a proper test knock scoring 58 off 110 balls and he kept one end safe for Head to express himself and attack.

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Team India stars such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Mohammed Siraj failed to control their emotions after Australia defeated India in the recently-concluded final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

India’s campaign in the thirteenth edition of the World Cup ended in a heartbreaking manner as Australia thrashed the high-flying hosts by six wickets. For a team that was scoring runs and taking wickets for fun throughout the tournament, nothing much went right in the final.

Right from the toss till the end, Australia pretty much remained on the front foot. Captain Pat Cummins opted to bowl first after winning the toss and his decision was totally justified as Australia bowled India out for a modest total of 240 runs.

Mitchell Marsh was the top wicket-taker, taking 3 wickets while Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood picked up 2 apiece. For India, KL Rahul was the top-scorer with the bat, scoring 66 off 107 balls while Kohli scored 54 off 63 balls. Captain Rohit Sharma also played a crucial knock of 47 runs from just 31 balls with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes.

India stars get emotional after loss:

In reply, Australia started their chase poorly and lost three wickets for just 47 runs with David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, and Steve Smith back in the hut cheaply. But from thereon, it was one-way traffic as a stunning century from Travis Head and an unbeaten fifty from Marnus Labuschagne saw Australia cross the finishing line in 43 overs.

Head scored 137 off just 120 balls and shared a big stand of 192 runs with Labuschagne who remained unbeaten on 58. Australia needed only two runs when Head was dismissed by Mohammed Siraj before Glenn Maxwell hit the winning runs. And as Australia clinched the game, a number of Indian stars failed to control their emotions.

An emotional Mohammed Siraj was seen shedding a few tears before being consoled by his teammates while the likes of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli also struggled to deal with the heartbreaking defeat.

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Virat Kohli tried his best to get under the skin of Marnus Labuschagne in order to unsettle him in the ongoing final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India needed a good start with the ball after managing a modest total of 240 runs. And India’s fast bowlers gave the team the perfect start. Mohammed Shami struck on his very first delivery once again to remove the dangerous David Warner for just 7.

It was followed by a 25-run stand between Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh before Jasprit Bumrah dismissed Marsh and Steve Smith in quick succession to reduce Australia to 47 for 3. Marnus Labuschagne arrived at the crease after the dismissal of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli did not take long to give him a hard time.

The former India skipper was constantly in his ears and was seen saying something in an animated manner. Virat Kohli and Labuschagne had a tense stare-off too as the former tried all he could to make sure that the latter does not get settled in comfortably.

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— Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (@Hanji_CricDekho) November 19, 2023

Talking about the game, Australia were on 87 for 3 after 16 overs. Head was batting on 35 while Labuschagne was on 9. The partnership between the two is now worth 40 runs and India will be desperate to break the stand. Earlier in the game, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Virat Kohli helped the hosts post 240 runs in the allotted 50 overs.

Virat Kohli’s stunning campaign:

Virat Kohli has had a stunning outing in the 2023 World Cup. He is the leading run-scorer in the competition with 765 runs from 11 matches. The India star has also scored 3 centuries and 6 half-centuries. He now holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

The record was previously held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Earlier in the competition, Kohli also scored his 50th ODI century to break Tendulkar’s record for most ODI tons.

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Anushka Sharma and Athiya Shetty were spotted at the Narendra Modi Stadium watching the ICC World Cup 2023 final. Both are wives of esteemed cricketers Virat Kohli and KL Rahul respectively both of whom scored fifties as India batted first after losing the toss.

India headed into the final on the back of a 10-match winning streak. However, they found batting tough in the final with the pitch showing signs of slowing down after the first 10 overs. Rohit Sharma once again gave India a quick start.

However, it was Kohli and Rahul’s 67 runs that was the key partnership that needed to flourish after Rohit and Shreya Iyer (4) fell in quick succession. There was a period of more than 20 overs where India did not score any boundary.

Batting became increasingly difficult in the final overs and Suryakumar Yadav who was included in the XI to do a specific job in the final 10 overs could only score 18 off 28 balls as India finished with a below-par total.

Also Read: India vs Australia: India T20 Squad for Australia Series- Captain, Vice Captain, Wicketkeeper, Sanju Samson’s Future?

Meanwhile, Harbhajan Singh who is a part of the Star Sports commentary team for the final, seemed to have taken a sly dig at Anushka and Athiya. Seeing them talk to each other, Harbhajan predicted what their conversation might be like.

Harbhajan Singh Mocks Wives Of Indian Stars

Anushka and Athiya were sitting and chatting with each other, and Harbhajan commented, "I don't know if they're talking about cricket or films, I don't think they know much about cricket."#INDvAUSFinal #CWC23Final #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/AWao8x5a0f

— ICC Asia Cricket (@ICCAsiaCricket) November 19, 2023

“I don’t know if they’re talking about cricket or films, I don’t think they know much about cricket,” he said on commentary.

In the end, it was a good bowling effort from the Australian bowlers. Mitchell Starc ended with 3/55. Josh Hazlewood ended with two for 60 bowling slower bouncers in the final overs to make batting difficult. Skipper Pat Cummins took 2/34 including the big wicket of Virat Kohli.

India scored 240/9 with Mohammed Siraj hitting a crucial boundary in the final over to take India to that score. Australia now needs 241 runs to win their sixth World Cup title.

Also Read: Watch: Dangerous Moment! ‘Free Palestine’ Protestor Breaches Security And Tries To Hug Virat Kohli

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Virat Kohli, on Sunday (November 19), added yet another feather to his already illustrious cap as he scored yet another half-century in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

The right-handed batsman had to walk out to bat very early in the innings as Mitchell Starc dismissed Shubman Gill for just 4 runs. Virat Kohli once again weathered the storm and ensured that the team recovered quickly. Although he lost two partners at the other end, he went on to compile another fighting fifty.

Unfortunately, he could not convert his fifty into a century against Australia and was dismissed for 54 by Pat Cummins. It was a short delivery from the Australia captain and Kohli ended up guiding the ball onto the stumps while trying to defend it with an angled bat. His 54-run knock came off 63 balls and contained 4 fours.

Another record for Virat Kohli:

The half-century in the World Cup final against Australia helped Virat Kohli create history. He became the first-ever Indian player to score a 50-plus score in the semifinals as well as the final of the World Cup. In the semifinal against New Zealand, he had scored a brilliant century to help India win the game by 70 runs. It was also his 50th ODI ton as he broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons.

Overall, Virat Kohli became the seventh player to achieve the feat of scoring a 50-plus score in the semifinal as well as final of the World Cup. The first player to do this was Mike Brearley who did it in 1979. The other five players are – David Boon, Javed Miandad, Aravinda de Silva, Grant Elliott and Steve Smith.

The former India skipper now also has most runs scored in ICC finals. The record was previously held by Kumar Sangakkara who scored 320 runs in World Cup finals. Earlier in the competition, the right-handed batsman also broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of scoring most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. He has finished his campaign with 765 runs from 11 games.

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Australia captain Pat Cummins silenced the crowd at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad as he removed Virat Kohli. The Indian batter played a decent knock in the ongoing final of the ICC World Cup 2023. 

Virat Kohli played a great innings under pressure as he slammed a magnificent half-century. The batter soaked in all the pressure and made sure that his side didn’t clatter after they lost three wickets for just 81 runs at the top. 

Virat Kohli brought a sense of calm to the Indian batting lineup but his stay at the crease was cut short by Australian captain Pat Cummins. The lanky fast bowler has been exceptional in the game and has troubled the Indian batters, putting them under pressure at regular intervals. 

Pat Cummins bowled a short-of-length delivery and Virat Kohli tried to rise on his toes to defend it with a slightly angled bat. The ball caught the inside edge and then crashed onto the popping crease to hit the stumps. 

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Pat Cummins was charged up after taking the wicket and celebrated quite aggressively. Such was the importance of wicket. Virat Kohli was looking set for a big ton as he anchored the innings well. But Australia’s skipper yet again brought his team back into the game. 

Virat Kohli ended with the knock of 54 runs off 63 balls. He slammed four boundaries in his innings as well and kept the Indian team in the hunt. After his wicket, India were left tumbling at 148/4. The onus will now be on KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suryakumar Yadav to take the team to a big total. 

IND vs AUS: Nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent – Pat Cummins 

Pat Cummins ahead of the final against India talked about his desire to silence the Ahmedabad crowd. He said that nothing would be more satisfying for them to make the crowd go numb. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 

“I think you’ve got to embrace it. The crowd’s obviously going to be very one-sided but, in sport there’s nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent and that’s the aim for us tomorrow. Yeah, you’ve just got to embrace every part of it, every part of a final – even in the lead-up, there’s going to be noise and more people and interest, and you just can’t get overwhelmed. You’ve got to be up for it, you’ve got to love it, and just know whatever happens it’s fine, but you just want to finish the day with no regrets.” 

Pat Cummins silenced the crowd on the big day twice. He first removed Shreyas Iyer and then sent Virat Kohli packing as well. He would be hoping to take more wickets and help his team bundle out India for a low total.

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A brilliant moment of camaraderie between Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell was witnessed on the field during the ongoing final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. India and Australia are currently up against each other in the title decider at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

The match did not really start on a good note for Team India as they lost the toss. Australia captain Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl first. Australia’s bowlers totally justified the decision by taking three wickets before India could reach 100.

Mitchell Starc dismissed Shubman Gill for just 4 runs to give Australia the early breakthrough. It was followed by a 46-run stand between Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before Australia struck back with two wickets. Glenn Maxwell broke the stand between Kohli and Rohit by dismissing the latter before Pat Cummins dismissed Shreyas Iyer to reduce India to 81 for 3 from 76 for 1.

Glenn Maxwell & Virat Kohli share brilliant moment:

Despite the immense pressure of the game and the precarious situation facing Team India, Virat Kohli managed to share a light moment with Glenn Maxwell. The incident occurred after Maxwell made a dangerous throw at the striker’s end. As the Australian allrounder made the sharp throw towards the wicketkeeper, Virat Kohli found himself in the line of fire.

The former Indian skipper skillfully stopped the ball with his hand before the extraordinary moment unfolded. While fielders usually apologize after such incidents, Glenn Maxwell chose a different approach. With a big smile on his face, he was seen saying something to his IPL teammate in an animated manner before the latter joined in by playfully striking him with his chest.

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Meanwhile, Cummins dismissed Virat Kohli to put Australia in the driver’s seat. The India star scored 54 runs off 63 balls. At the time of writing this piece, India were on 159 for 4 in the 32nd over.

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Former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram has picked the player who will trouble India in the World Cup finals. India’s batting hero Virat Kohli had a terrific campaign in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 as he scored over 750 runs in the tournament. However, one of the threats that Australia have in store for India’s batting maestro is the Australian pacer, Josh Hazlewood.

Wasim Akram believes that Josh Hazlewood is someone who doesn’t get praised a lot and is kind of an ‘unsung hero’ in the team. He talks about the length that Hazlewood hits early on and his ability to swing the ball both ways. Akram considers Hazlewood as Australia’s main weapon, especially against India’s batting hero Virat Kohli.

“We don’t talk about him quite a bit, he (Josh Hazlewood) is kind of an unsung hero who doesn’t get enough attention but he is one of the main weapons for Australia. We go towards Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins their captain. But this guy Hazlewood, it’s just the length he bowls with the new ball which would trouble any batter no matter how good their technique is. He goes back of a length swinging both ways early on in the innings and he is a tall guy and generates extra bounce,” said Wasim Akram.

Watch- Wasim Akram Praising Josh Hazlewood For His Lengths

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Wasim Akram further talked about Virat Kohli’s record against Josh Hazlewood as the Indian batting maestro has struggled against him. Josh Hazlewood has taken Kohli’s wicket five times in ODIs and the batter just averages 10 against the Aussie seamer. Wasim Akram says that these stats give a lot of confidence to the bowler when they face a batter in an all-important game.

“His record against Kohli is phenomenal in ODIs. Virat Kohli has managed to score only 51 runs against him at a meagre average of 10 and has got out on his delivery five times. So, as a bowler, you get a lot of confidence knowing that you have troubled a particular batter and he struggles in front of you. You think that yes I can get him out in a knockout game, I can build the pressure on him in a World Cup final and that gives you some extra confidence,” he added.

India is batting first in the World Cup final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Aussies have given some blows to the Indian line-up as both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have departed to the pavilion after scoring 54 and 47 respectively. Josh Hazlewood is wicket-less currently and has been picked on by Rohit Sharma early on in the innings.

It is going to be an interesting battle between the two cricketing giants as they both fight for the World Cup trophy. Australia has already won the World Cup trophy for a record five times and this could be their sixth title victory. Whereas India is looking to clinch their third World Cup title.

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Team India and Australia are currently up against each other in the final of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The match is taking place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

The game was briefly interrupted by a pitch invader before he was escorted off the field by the security personnel. The incident took place in the 14th over when KL Rahul was getting ready to face Adam Zampa. Just before the fourth ball of the over, the pitch intruder came out on the field and managed to get close to Virat Kohli.

He even put one of his arms on the India batting superstar’s shoulder before the stewards arrived. The person was also wearing a t-shirt with the message: “Stop bombing Palestine”. Incidentally, the match between India and Australia earlier in the competition was also interrupted by famous prankster Jarvo 69.

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— Cricket Khelo (@cricketkhelo11) November 19, 2023

India in a spot of bother in World Cup final:

Team India are in a precarious situation at the moment. At the time of writing this report, the hosts were reeling at 101 for 3 in 16 overs with Rahul and Kohli in the middle. Opener Shubman Gill failed to get going in his first-ever World Cup final and was dismissed by Mitchell Starc for just 4. Captain Rohit Sharma once again went hard right from the word go.

He had raced away to 47 off just 30 balls with the help of 4 fours and 3 sixes before a stunning catch from Travis Head ended his stay. In-form Shreyas Iyer, who had scored centuries in his last two outings, failed to get going in the World Cup final and was out for just 4. He was dismissed by Pat Cummins after edging a delivery to the wicketkeeper.

India would be hoping that Rahul and Kohli help them recover once again like they did earlier in the competition. India were reeling at 2 for 3 when they faced Australia in the league stage before a 165-run stand between Kohli and Rahul helped the hosts chase down 200 runs with ease.

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Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar extended his best wishes to Virat Kohli by presenting a signed jersey from his last ODI before the commencement of the highly anticipated final against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19.

Team India is on a quest to secure their third ODI World Cup trophy, having previously achieved this feat under the leadership of MS Dhoni at home in 2011. Notably, Sachin Tendulkar was part of India’s team that faced defeat against Australia in the 2003 final.

Make Us Proud – Sachin Tendulkar

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) captured and shared a gesture between Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli on X (formerly Twitter). Tendulkar presented Kohli with his signed jersey, marking a notable and symbolic exchange between the two cricketing icons.

“A special occasion & a special pre-match moment. There’s 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙎 written all over this gesture! The legendary Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli his signed jersey from his last ODI,” the BCCI tweeted.

A special occasion & a special pre-match moment 🤗

There’s 𝘾𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙎 written all over this gesture! 😊

The legendary Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli his signed jersey from his last ODI 👏 👏#TeamIndia | #CWC23 | #MenInBlue | #Final | #INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/qu7YA6Ta3G

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 19, 2023

“You make us proud!”🖋

Sachin Tendulkar gifts Virat Kohli his signed jersey ahead of the #CWC23 Final 🫶🥲#INDvAUS pic.twitter.com/ggT6uzJ3fA

— ICC (@ICC) November 19, 2023

The 35-year-old surpassed Sachin’s significant records during the World Cup. He achieved his 50th ODI century in the semi-final against New Zealand, becoming the first player to accomplish this feat. He scored 117 runs off 113 balls, including nine fours and two sixes.

The Delhi-born cricketer also broke the record for the most runs in a single World Cup edition, previously held by Sachin, who scored 673 runs in the 2003 edition. Before the final, he scored 711 runs at an average of 101.57, including five half-centuries and three centuries.

Young Boy Has Grown Into A ‘Virat’ Player – Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar recalled the first time he met Kohli in the Indian dressing room, where he was pranked into touching Tendulkar’s feet. Tendulkar also expressed happiness that an Indian broke his record, particularly on the grand stage and at his home ground.

“The first time I met you in the Indian dressing room, you were pranked by other teammates into touching my feet. I couldn’t stop laughing that day. But soon, you touched my heart with your passion and skill. I am so happy that that young boy has grown into a ‘Virat’ player.”

“I couldn’t be happier that an Indian broke my record. And to do it on the biggest stage – in the World Cup Semi-final – and at my home ground is the icing on the cake,” he concluded.

Also read: ‘He Has Set The Stage On Fire..’- Yuvraj Singh Leaves Aside Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli To Pick Player Of The ICC World Cup 2023

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Former Indian cricketer Atul Wassan offered advice to Rohit Sharma ahead of the ICC World Cup 2023 final against Australia. Atul Wassan suggested that Rohit Sharma should adopt a measured approach rather than an ultra-aggressive one in the high-pressure encounter.

Rohit Sharma has been in brilliant form, providing flying starts to the team throughout the tournament. The right-handed batter attempted to unsettle the opposition bowlers in the power play. He scored 550 runs at an average of 55 and an impressive strike rate of 124.15.

Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma Are Legends – Atul Wassan

Speaking to ANI ahead of the India-Australia final, Atul Wassan described the Australian team as dangerous, with experience in big matches and a never-die spirit. Wassan hoped India wouldn’t have a bad day in the final match of the tournament.

“The preparation has been nice since we have won all our matches. It seems that the match will be easy but it would not be the case as I know the Australian team well and have played with them,” Wassan told ANI.

They Will Be Out Trump Cards – Atul Wassan

Atul Wassan expressed concern that Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood could exploit Rohit Sharma’s aggressive approach in the final. Wassan acknowledged that Australia gained momentum after losing the first two matches in the World Cup.

Also read: “If I Am Picking A One Day World XI Right Now, Rohit Sharma Is My Opening Batsman” – Michael Clarke

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Former Australian captain Michael Clarke expressed his admiration for Indian skipper Rohit Sharma’s aggressive batting approach in the ICC World Cup 2023. Michael Clarke stated that Rohit Sharma would be his opening batter in the One Day World XI right now.

Rohit Sharma has been a standout player for the Indian team in the batting department during the World Cup. He scored 550 runs in 10 matches at an average of 55 and a strike rate of 124.15. He has the best strike rate among the top 10 leading run-getters in the event.

Rohit Sharma’s Style Allowed Other Batters To Play Their Way – Michael Clarke

In an interview with Boria Majumdar on the show Backstage with Boria, Michael Clarke acknowledged Rohit’s impactful performances, stating that his playing style benefited his teammates, particularly Virat Kohli.

“If I am picking a One Day World XI right now, Rohit Sharma is my opening batsman. The way he has played has allowed the guys around him to play their way. It allows Virat to play his natural game, and he’s been on fire as well,” Clarke told RevSportz.

Rohit Sharma Is As Dangerous As Virat Kohli – Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke described Rohit Sharma as one of the best one-day players globally, not just within the Indian team. He commended Rohit’s aggressive batting style and ability to assess the pitch quickly, highlighting his confidence and skill

“Rohit’s role is by far one of the best one-day players of all time, not just the best one-day player in the Indian team of all time. The way he bats, his aggressive approach, the way he takes on the bowlers, even watching the other day against New Zealand, there was a little bit of swing. It took two balls to assess the pitch, not two overs. The wicket’s a little bit slow, and the best time to score is going to be this brand-new ball.”

“It just takes a certain player to be able to not only have that skill but also have confidence in your own abilities. In the first over of the game, he hit it over mid-wicket or did it over mid-off, but we don’t like his risk in that. I would never underestimate Rohit Sharma, and if I’m in Australia in this final, I’d be thinking Rohit is just as dangerous as Virat Kohli,” Clarke further stated.

Also read: ‘He Has Set The Stage On Fire..’- Yuvraj Singh Leaves Aside Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli To Pick Player Of The ICC World Cup 2023

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India takes on Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19and here is India Playing 11 vs Australia in the final match of ICC World Cup 2023. The match starts at 2 pm IST with the two teams fighting for the much-coveted title.

India is heading into this contest after beating New Zealand in the first semi-final. They finally overcame the semi-final hurdle, beating the Kiwis by 70 runs in a high-scoring contest in Mumbai. The Men in Blue are on a 10-match winning streak.

India Playing 11 vs Australia

Ahead of their final against Australia, they face an interesting scenario. They face Australia in the World Cup final for the second time, 20 years since the 2003 World Cup. Australia back then were on a 10-match winning streak and ended up winning the final as well. Team India has been the most consistent team in this tournament so far.

So far they have been flawless in their approach. The batting, bowling, and fielding have clicked in unison. The biggest plus has been the top-order getting runs in this ICC event. Rohit Sharma has scored over 550 runs while Virat Kohli with 711 runs is the top-scorer in this tournament. So far India Playing 11 against Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 showcases a formidable lineup, blending seasoned veterans with emerging talent.

Also Read: ICC Men’s ODI Cricket World Cup Winners List From 1975 To 2023

India began their campaign against Australia by beating them in their first league game. Now they face the Aussies once again as they are hunting down a third World Cup title and possibly their second at home.

Team India have played an unchanged side since Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the tournament after the game against Bangladesh, This playing unit has been playing together since the New Zealand game. Unless any forced changes, the India Playing XI is expected to play in the final against Australia.

India Playing 11 vs Australia – ICC World Cup 2023, Final

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit will open the batting for India. He has scored 550 runs in 10 matches and has been key at giving India quick starts inside the powerplay. He has also been praised for his selfless approach with the bat and for his captaincy skills as well.

Shubman Gill

Gill will open the batting with Rohit. The 24-year-old has scored 350 runs in 8 matches at an average of 50.00 with four half-centuries to his name. he scored an unbeaten 80 in the semi-final against New Zealand.

Virat Kohli

Kohli will bat at three. He is the top-scorer of the tournament with 711 runs from 10 games. The former Indian skipper is fresh off his 50th ODI ton. He has scored three hundreds and five fifties in this tournament so far.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer will bat at four. He is also fresh off his second century in this World Cup. He scored 105 against the Kiwis and overall 526 runs at an average of 75.14. He has scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries in ICC World Cup 2023.

KL Rahul (WK)

KL Rahul will bat at five and also keep. He has been a key figure in the Indian middle-order scoring 386 runs at an average of 77.20. He has also taken 15 catches and affected one stumping. Rahul has scored 917 runs this year so far.

Suryakumar Yadav

SKY will slot in at six. So far in this World Cup, he has not had regular opportunities with the bat. In 6 games, he has hit 88 runs with a top knock of 49 runs. However, he is a big-match player and is expected to do well in the final.

Ravindra Jadeja

Jadeja will slot in at seven. He has taken 16 wickets in 10 games including a fifer at an average of 22.19.. He has bowled at an economy of 4.25 and played some crucial knocks with the bat. As a fielder, he has added to the side as well taking three key catches in the last game.

Jasprit Bumrah

Bumrah will lead the pace attack. So far in this World Cup, he has taken 18 wickets at an average of 18.33. In the semi-final against NZ, he picked up 1/64. Jasprit Bumrah is three short of 150 ODI wickets.

Mohammed Shami

Shami is the leading wicket-taker in this tournament so far with 23 wickets in 10 games at an average of 9.13. He has taken one four-wicket haul and three fifers. The pacer picked up 7/57 in the semi-final.

Mohammed Siraj

Siraj will be the third pacer in this lineup. He has been a little too expensive in this tournament picking up 13 scalps at an average of 32.61. He went for 78 runs off his nine overs in the semi-final against the Kiwis.

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep concludes India playing XI for the World Cup final against Australia. So far in this World Cup, he has picked up 15 wickets in 10 games at an average of 24.53. India might use him as a matchup against Glenn Maxwell.

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Conclusion on India Playing XI vs Australia

Anticipation reaches its peak as India gears up to face Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 Final. The clash promises nail-biting excitement, with both teams showcasing their best talents. The stage is set for a thrilling showdown, and cricket enthusiasts worldwide are poised for an unforgettable match.

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The climax of ICC World Cup 2023 has arrived and it is India and Australia who will square off in the final. IND vs AUS final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, November 19. The venue of the IND vs AUS match is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Led by Rohit Sharma, India has shown a marvelous form in ICC World Cup 2023. India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far, winning all matches. During the group stage, India won all 9 matches to top the points table. In the semis, the men-in-blue stunned New Zealand.

Also Read: PM Narendra Modi To Attend ICC World Cup 2023 Final In Ahmedabad: Reports

Batting first in the match, India piled up a mammoth total of 397. Later, they bowled out the Kiwis for 327 to win the match by 70 runs. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer slammed tons while Mohammed Shami picked a 7-wicket haul.

Led by Pat Cummins, Australia has also shown stunning form in the ICC World Cup 2023. During the group stage, the men-in-yellow won 7 matches and lost 2. In the semi-finals, they vanquished South Africa.

Also Read: Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Warm Hug With Coach; Ravi Ashwin Kisses Mohammed Shami’s Hands As India Celebrate Semifinal Win

Australia bowled out South Africa for 212 in 1st innings. After a top-order collapse, David Miller shattered a century for Proteas. However, the Aussies managed to chase down the target in the end, with small contributions from almost every batsman.

IND vs AUS Weather Report and Pitch Report Of Ahmedabad Stadium for Final IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023

IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 final takes place on Sunday, November 19. Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is the venue of the match. The match begins at 2 PM IST.

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IND vs AUS Weather Report, according to weather.com, suggests that the temperature of Ahmedabad City on Sunday, November 19 will be 33° Celcius during the day and 19° Celcius at night. The sky will be clear during the day and night.

According to the IND vs AUS Weather Report, there are no chances of rain during the day and night. Hence, the IND vs AUS encounter will not be affected by rain. The humidity will be 45% during the day and rise to 59% at night.

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The IND vs AUS Pitch Report suggests that Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is a high-scoring ground. The average 1st innings total in ODIs is 237 while the average 2nd innings total is 208. The stadium has witnessed 32 ODIs so far. The team batting first won 17 games while the team batting second won 15 matches.

The highest-ever team total at the stadium is 365/2 by South Africa. The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is considered a good scoring ground. Batters enjoy scoring runs at the stadium.

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In the final of the ICC World Cup 2023, India and Australia are set to wrestle with each other. IND vs AUS final takes place on Sunday, November 19. The venue of the IND vs AUS match is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India is led by Rohit Sharma in the ICC World Cup 2023. During the league stage, India won all of their 9 matches, dominating every other team in the tournament. In the semi-finals, India crushed New Zealand by 70 runs in a high-scoring encounter.

Also Read: PM Narendra Modi To Attend ICC World Cup 2023 Final In Ahmedabad: Reports

Australia is led by Pat Cummins in the ICC World Cup 2023. During the league stage, the Aussies lost their first two games but later won 7 games in a row. In the semi-final, they stunned South Africa by 3 wickets in a low-scoring encounter.

India and Australia also clashed during the league stage. In that match, India outplayed Australia by 7 wickets. Batting first in the match, Australia were bowled out for just 199.

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During the chase, India lost three quick wickets in the form of Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer. However, Virat Kohli (83) and KL Rahul (97*) smacked stunning half-centuries to win the match by 7 scalps.

IND vs AUS Cricket Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch India vs Australia World Cup Final Match Live 2023? ICC World Cup 2023 Live Streaming will be available on the Dinsey+Hotstar app. The ICC World Cup 2023 Live Telecast will be available on Star Sports Network.

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IND vs AUS Live Streaming In India- When And Where To Watch India vs Australia World Cup Final Match Live 2023?

When will the IND vs AUS match begin?

The ICC World Cup 2023 Final will take place on Sunday, November 19 at 2 PM IST.

Where will the IND vs AUS match take place? 

The venue of the match is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.

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How to live stream the IND vs AUS match?

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India and Australia are all set to lock horns in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. IND vs AUS encounter takes place on Sunday, November 19. The venue of the IND vs AUS match is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Rohit Sharma is the captain of India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Australia is led by Pat Cummins. India crushed New Zealand by 70 runs in the semi-final 1 to book a berth in the final. Australia outplayed South Africa by 3 wickets in semi-final 2 to reach the final.

Also Read: PM Narendra Modi To Attend ICC World Cup 2023 Final In Ahmedabad: Reports

During the league stage, India won all of their 9 games. The men-in-blue earned 18 points and finished in the top spot in the points table. During the league stage, India outplayed Australia in their opening match by 7 wickets.

Talking about Australia, they played 9 games during the league stage, winning 7 and losing 2. With 14 points, they grabbed the 3rd spot in the points table. Australia lost their first two games to India and South Africa. Later, they have won every match in the tournament.

Also Read: Watch: ‘Cheeteh Ki Chaal…” – Suryakumar Yadav Awards Fielding Medal To Ravindra Jadeja After Semi-Final Win

IND vs AUS World Cup Final Match Prediction- Who Will Win Today ODI Match 2023?

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records

Recent Venue Records (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad) 

Stats- ODIs

Total matches- 32

Matches won batting first- 17

Matches won bowling first- 15

Average 1st Inns scores- 237

Average 2nd Inns scores- 208

Highest total recorded- 365/2 (50 Ov) by SA vs IND

The lowest total recorded- 85/10 (30.1 Ov) by ZIM vs WI

The highest score chased- 325/5 (47.4 Ov) by IND vs WI

The lowest score defended- 196/10 (48.3 Ov) by WI vs IND

IND vs AUS Match Prediction for Toss

The team winning the toss might opt to bat first. India has won their previous few games batting first. Moreover, Narendra Modi Stadium is a good scoring ground. Hence, both teams will look to bat first if they win the toss.

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Predicted Scores For IND vs AUS Match

IND vs AUS Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for IND in the match: Mohammed Shami or Jasprit Bumrah 

IND vs AUS Match Prediction- Who will pick the most wickets for AUS in the match: Adam Zampa or Josh Hazlewood

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India and Australia are the finalists of ICC World Cup 2023. The IND vs AUS, ICC World Cup 2023 final, takes place on Sunday, November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in ICC World Cup 2023 while Pat Cummins is the captain of Australia.

During the league stage, India won all of their 9 matches. Australia won 7 matches and lost 2. IND vs AUS final brings back the memories of the ODI World Cup 2003 when both teams locked horns in the final and Australia emerged winners.

Also Read: Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Warm Hug With Coach; Ravi Ashwin Kisses Mohammed Shami’s Hands As India Celebrate Semifinal Win

If we talk about IND vs AUS head-to-head records, both teams have played 150 ODI so far. India has won 57 games while Australia has won 83 matches. While playing in India, both teams have won 33 games each out of 71.

Australia dominates India in ODI World Cup tournaments, winning 8 games and losing 5 out of 13. However, India earlier crushed Australia by 7 wickets in the league stage of the ICC World Cup 2023.

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As per IND vs AUS Head to Head in World Cup, India, and Australia have also played 3 ODI games at Narendra Modi Stadium, out of which the men-in-blue won 2 times while the Aussies won once. Below we take a detailed look at India vs Australia records across all three formats.

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head In World Cup ODIs- Final, ICC World Cup 2023

IND vs AUS Head to Head Records – ODI, T20I & Tests

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IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records – Tests

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records – ODIs

IND vs AUS Head-to-Head Records – T20Is

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Australia will face India in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. The encounter takes place on Sunday, November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Pat Cummins leads Australia in ICC World Cup 2023.

Australia outplayed South Africa in the semi-final by 3 wickets to reach the final of ICC World Cup 2023. They have been unbeaten in the last 8 games in the tournament. They have a tough challenge against host India but they will give their best show to win the title. Here we discuss Australia’s possible playing 11 vs India.

Australia Playing 11 vs India– Final, ICC World Cup 2023

Travis Head

Travis Head will open the innings for Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. The left-handed batsman scored a half-century in the semi-final. Head has only played 5 games in the tournament and hit 192 runs with 1 ton and 1 fifty.

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David Warner

David Warner will be another opener for Australia. The left-handed batter is the leading run-getter for the team in ICC World Cup 2023. In 10 games, Warner has slammed 528 runs averaging 52+. He has also slammed 1 ton and 1 fifty.

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh will be a one-down batter for Australia in the final. The right-handed batsman has shown decent form in the tournament, hitting 426 runs in 9 games. He accounts for 2 centuries and 1 half-century.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith scored a crucial knock of 30 runs in the last match. The right-handed batter has scored 298 runs in 9 games with a top knock of 71. Smith scored fifties in 2 matches. He will bat in the middle-order.

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Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne will be another middle-order batsman for Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. The right-handed batter has showcased a decent form. In 9 games, he has hit 304 runs with 2 half-centuries.

Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell will be a spin all-rounder for the Aussies. In 8 games, Maxwell has hit 398 runs averaging 66+. He slammed 2 centuries in the tournament including a double ton in one match. He owns a marvelous strike rate of 150+. Maxwell has also picked 5 wickets.

Josh Inglis (WK)

Josh Inglis will be a wicketkeeper for Australia. Although he has struggled to score runs, he is the best keeper for Australia in the squad. In 8 innings, the right-handed batter has scored 159 runs with a half-century in one match.

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Adam Zampa

Adam Zampa is the most successful bowler for Australia in ICC World Cup 2023. The right-arm spinner has picked 22 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 5.47. The leg spinner will lead the spin attack for the Aussies.

Pat Cummins (C)

Pat Cummins picked 3 wickets in the last match. He is the skipper of Australia and will lead the team in the final against India. So far, the right-arm pacer has hunted 13 wickets in 10 games at an economy of 6.05.

Mitchell Starc

Mitchell Starc also picked 3 wickets in the last match. In 9 games, he has bagged 13 wickets at an average of 36.38. He has an economy of 6.05. Starc has remained a little expensive but has a good record against India.

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Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood will be another pacer for Australia in the final. He picked 2 crucial wickets in the last match. In 10 matches, he has picked 14 scalps at an average of 27.78. He has an economy of 4.67.

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India will face Australia in the final of the ICC World Cup 2023. IND vs AUS final takes place on Sunday, November 19. The venue of the match is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India in the ICC World Cup 2023.

India has been unbeaten in the tournament so far. In the semi-final, they crushed New Zealand by 70 runs to reach the final. India has played with the same playing 11 in the last few games and will retain the same players in the final two. Below we talk about India’s predicted playing 11 vs Australia.

India Playing 11 vs Australia– Final, ICC World Cup 2023

Rohit Sharma (C)

Rohit Sharma is the skipper of India and will lead the team in the ICC World Cup 2023 final. He will also open the innings for the team. With 550 runs in 10 games, Sharma has shown marvelous form in the tournament. He has also slammed 1 ton and 3 half-centuries in the tournament. He slammed quickfire 47 runs in the last match.

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Shubman Gill

Shubman Gill will be another opener for India in the final against Australia. The right-handed batsman stormed 80 runs in the last match. He has slammed 350 runs in 8 games in the tournament averaging 50+. Gill has also slammed 4 half-centuries.

Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli will take the one-down position in batting. Kohli shattered a century in the previous match. The right-handed batter is the leading run-getter in the tournament with 711 runs. He accounts for 3 tons and 5 fifties.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer has stormed centuries in the last two games and owns a stupendous form. In 10 games, the right-handed batter has slammed 526 runs. He has scored 2 centuries and 3 half-centuries in ICC World Cup 2023.

Also Read: Watch: ‘Cheeteh Ki Chaal…” – Suryakumar Yadav Awards Fielding Medal To Ravindra Jadeja After Semi-Final Win

KL Rahul (WK)

KL Rahul will be the wicketkeeper for the team and bat in the middle order. He has done a superb job behind the stumps. With the bat, the right-handed batsman has slammed 386 runs in 9 innings averaging 77+. Rahul has slammed 1 ton and 2 half-centuries.

Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav will be a middle-order batsman for India in ICC World Cup 2023 final. Yadav has got opportunities only in a few games. In 6 games, he has hit 88 runs with a top knock of 49 runs.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja will be a spin all-rounder for India in the final. The left-arm spinner has clinched 16 wickets for the team in 10 games. He owns an economy of 4.25. He also picked a five-wicket haul in one match. He has also scored crucial knocks with the bat.

Also Read: Watch: Virat Kohli Shares Warm Hug With Coach; Ravi Ashwin Kisses Mohammed Shami’s Hands As India Celebrate Semifinal Win

Kuldeep Yadav

Kuldeep Yadav has been a wonderful spinner for the team. The left-arm spinner has picked 15 scalps in 10 games so far at an average of 4.32. Yadav also owns a good economy of just 4.32. He has picked wickets for the team in almost every game.

Mohammed Shami

Mohammed Shami has been a star bowler for India. In the previous match, he picked a 7-wicket haul to register the best bowling figures by an Indian player in ODIs. With 23 wickets in 6 games, Shami is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament.

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah will be another pacer for India in ICC World Cup 2023 final. The right-arm pacer accounts for 18 wickets in 10 games. He has a fabulous economy rate of just 3.98. Bumrah will lead the pace attack for the team.

Also Read: “Living Legend” – Ishan Kishan Posts Heartwarming Story For Virat Kohli After His 50th ODI Ton

Mohammed Siraj

Mohammed Siraj has also been a decent pacer for India. In 10 games, he has picked 13 scalps at an average of 32.61. Siraj has also bowled at a decent economy of 5.61. Siraj will strengthen the team’s pace attack.

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Virat Kohli skipped the practice session a day ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup final against Australia. The Indian batting maestro suffered some cramps during the semi-final game against New Zealand on Wednesday. Virat Kohli has opted for rest since the sem-final match and hasn’t taken part in any of the practice sessions in Ahmedabad.

Reports have added that apart from Virat Kohli, the three frontline pacers also took a rest and didn’t take part in any of the practice sessions. The weather conditions at Ahmedabad might be a bit of trouble for players and keeping that in mind, the team management decided to rest their key players.

India will lock horns with Australia in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This will be the second occasion when the two teams will square off against each other in an ODI World Cup final. Ricky Ponting-led Australia demolished team India, handing them a 125-run defeat in the final. Australia were a totally different team back then that went on to win the 2007 World Cup as well.

Ravichandran Ashwin Might Find A Place In India’s Playing XI

India has been the most consistent and dominating team in this tournament and has won 10 matches on the trot. The hosts hold the upper hand and will have the crowd support as well. The Ahmedabad pitch for the final is likely to have something for the spinners, which could see Ravichandran Ashwin making his comeback in the playing XI. The veteran spinner has only played one game in the 2023 World Cup so far. He was benched after India’s opening game of the tournament against the same opposition.

If Rohit Sharma decides to include Ravichandran Ashwin in the playing XI, then Suryakumar Yadav will have to make way for him. It would be interesting to see if Rohit goes with the same Playing XI or if he changes his line-up a bit with respect to the conditions.

India is going to play their fourth ODI World Cup final, they have two World Cup titles to their name and have a genuine opportunity to make it three. However, Australia won’t be an easy opponent given their record of winning the World Cup five times.

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Virat Kohli looks to be a man on a mission as India takes on Australia in the ICC World Cup 2023. The final will be played in Ahmedabad on Sunday, November 19 with India chasing their third World Cup title.

Kohli was a part of the Indian team that won the 2011 World Cup title under MS Dhoni. He was an upciming talent at that point and 12 years down the line he is now a superstar of the game. He is a legend in his own right and is the best batter in the modern game.

Commentators have repeatedly spoken about Kohli’s brilliance in this World Cup so far. He is the top-scorer of the tournament having scored 711 runs in 10 matches so far at an average of 101.57 including three centuries and five fifties.

Kohli also scored his 50th ODI ton and overtook Sachin Tendulkar’s tally of 49 ODI tons to create a record of his own. He also went past his tally of 673 runs that he scored in the 2003 World Cup to now score the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup and he is not finished yet.

Australians Respect Virat Kohli: Mohammad Kaif

Speaking to Star Sports ahead of the final, former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif warned the Aussies not to sledge him in the final. He spoke about how Kohli loves top be challenged which brings the best out of him in a competitive scenario.

Kaif literally said – Virat Kohli hum sbka baap h💀

My King has a different Aura..! pic.twitter.com/RCZ8wURdyW

— 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬🖤 (@PrimeVirat_) November 18, 2023

” Kohli has the maturity, the game sense, and of course the talent to bring out his best in tough situations. He has scored in tough games and he believes that he belongs on the international stage for India. The Australians do respect him. The likes of Mitchell Starc, and Pat Cummins all respect him” said Kaif.

Kaif further recalled the moment when former Australian head coach Justin Langer warned his players not to mess with Kohli in the famous 2020 series against Australia in Australia.

“Virat Kohli ka samman yahi hai, eye contact, sledging, woh hum sab kaa baap hai” Kaif concluded saying.

Also Read: India Playing 11 vs Australia – ICC World Cup 2023, Final

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Former England National Cricket Team captain Michael Vaughan has named India National Cricket Team skipper Rohit Sharma as his Player of the Tournament for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

The Indian captain has done a fantastic job in leading the side in the ongoing edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup. He has been leading the team from the front by scoring quick runs in the powerplay and his on-field captaincy has been absolutely top-notch.

Rohit Sharma’s batting performances combined with his leadership skills have helped India to register 10 wins on the trot in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Team India just need to cross the one final hurdle to clinch the World Cup title and end their ICC trophy drought.

The summit clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 will see a high-voltage battle between the Rohit Sharma-led India National Cricket Team and Pat Cummins-led Australia National Cricket Team at the world’s largest cricket stadium – Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad – on Sunday, November 19.

“I would go as far as to say he is my player of the tournament” – Michael Vaughan on Rohit Sharma

Former England National Cricket Team captain Michael Vaughan is mighty impressed with the performance of Rohit Sharma and he picked the Indian captain as his Player of the Touranament.

“I would go as far as to say he is my player of the tournament … I believe that without Rohit all this does not happen, and India does not get as good,” Vaughan wrote in his column for The Telegraph.

Michael Vaughan also praised Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer for their magnificent performance in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.

“Kohli is in stupendous form and to score 50 ODI hundreds is extraordinary, and Iyer has become a magnificent player.”

In 10 innings, Rohit Sharma has smashed 550 runs at an amazing average of 55 and a strike rate of 124.15. On the other hand, Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in the competition with 711 runs in 10 innings at an astonishing average of 101.57 and a strike rate of 90.68. Talking about Shreyas Iyer, he has scored 526 runs at an excellent average of 75.14 and a strike rate of 113.11.

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India and Australia are all set to lock horns in the ICC World Cup Final 2023. IND vs AUS match takes place on Sunday, November 19 at Narendra Modi Stadium. The winner of the epic match will be the new champion of ODIs.

Both India and Australia are strong teams and have many incredible players in their squad. During the IND vs AUS final, some of these players will try to outplay each other. Hence, it will result in exciting player battles. Here we talk about 3 player battles to watch out for during the IND vs AUS World Cup Final 2023.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Weather Report and Pitch Report Of Ahmedabad Stadium for Final IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023

IND vs AUS- 3 Player Battles To Watch Out For In World Cup Final 2023

3. Rohit Sharma vs Mitchell Starc

Rohit Sharma will open the innings for India in the IND vs AUS match. Mitchell Starc will be the opening bowler for Australia. Hence, both are bound to face each other during the match.

Sharma will look to provide a quick start to the team while Starc will have the duty to stop him. Starc has bowled Sharma 3 times in ODIs. However, Sharma has a good strike rate of 103+ while batting against Starc.

Also Read: IND vs AUS Head-to-Head In World Cup ODIs- Final, ICC World Cup 2023

2. Virat Kohli vs Adam Zampa

Virat Kohli will look to smack another century in IND vs AUS ICC World Cup 2023 final. Kohli will bat in the middle-order. During the middle overs, he will face spinner Adam Zampa. Kohli is the most successful batter for India in ICC World Cup 2023.

Similarly, Zampa is the most successful bowler for the Aussies. Zampa will aim to outplay Kohli with his spin attack. Zampa has a good record against Kohli and has dismissed him in 5 ODIs out of 13 clashes. On the other hand, Kohli holds a strike rate of 109+ while facing Zampa.

1. Mohammed Shami vs David Warner

David Warner is the leading run-getter for Australia while Mohammed Shami is the leading wicket-taker for India. Shami has provided initial breakthroughs to the team in many games. He was not part of the team in the previous clash against Australia in the tournament.

This time, he will aim for a stunning show. Dismissing David Warner early will be a crucial breakthrough for India and Shami will have to duty to outplay him. Warner struggles against Shami as the Indian pacer has dismissed him 3 times across 11 ODIs. Warner has a poor strike rate of 88.0 while facing Shami in ODIs.

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Former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri expressed astonishment at ace batter Virat Kohli‘s historic achievement of scoring 50 ODI centuries. Ravi Shastri attributed Virat Kohli’s massive record to his remarkable understanding of the game and exceptional fitness levels.

Kohli broke Sachin Tendulkar’s (49) record for the most ODI centuries during the World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand. The 35-year-old scored 117 runs off 113 balls, including nine boundaries and two sixes, despite suffering from cramps in hot and humid conditions.

Never Would’ve Thought He’d Reach As Quickly – Ravi Shastri

In a video shared by the ICC on its Instagram handle, Ravi Shastri remarked on the unpredictability of reaching such a milestone after Sachin Tendulkar’s retirement. Shastri described Virat Kohli’s breaking this massive record as unreal.

“Who would have thought 50 hundreds when Sachin Tendulkar left? You would be scratching your head; who could be the next guy? One or two would have mentioned Kohli, but never would have thought he’d reach there as quickly as he’s done. It’s unreal, and it just goes to show his understanding of the game and the fitness levels that he has,” Shastri told ICC.

 

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They Call Him The Chase Master – Ravi Shastri

The former Indian all-rounder emphasized that Virat Kohli’s achievement underscores not only his ability to hit boundaries and sixes but also his prowess as a magnificent runner between the wickets. Shastri stated that Kohli has the passion to play at the highest level.

“They call him the chase master, and it’s not for nothing. It’s not all about boundaries or sixes. Some of the greatest players in the chase are magnificent runners between the wickets. When it comes to chasing down scores, you must have that knack when the field spreads out. Boundaries are hard to come by, and it’s hot and humid. You’ve got to have that ability to run, and he’s shown everyone at the age of 35 the passion and drive he has to play at the highest level,” Shastri further stated.

Also read: “Virat Kohli Tearing Your Country…” – Ex-Australia Player Slams New Zealand For Helping Cramping Kohli

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Former India fast-bowler Ashish Nehra has credited Virat Kohli for Rohit Sharma’s fearless batting in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.

Rohit has received praise from all quarters for his selfless approach with the bat in the tournament. The India skipper has cared little about personal milestones in the competition and has ensured to give India a fast start. In 10 games so far, Rohit has scored 550 runs at a strike-rate of almost 125.

On the other hand, Kohli has faced criticism for his approach with the bat despite being the leading run-scorer in the competition. The former India skipper has scored 711 runs in 10 games with the help of 3 centuries and 5 half-centuries. However, he has been criticized by many for his strike rate.

Ashish Nehra, however, believes that the batting approaches of Rohit and Kohli are a part of the same plan. The World Cup-winning bowler stated that Rohit can play fearlessly and aggressively only because of Kohli’s presence.

“Why Rohit Sharma can play so fearless and aggressively is because Virat Kohli is there. Virat Kohli plays with his time because Rohit Sharma plays like this so both seem to be two sides of a coin, they play together for the team,” Ashish Nehra told Cricbuzz.

Rohit Sharma Eyes Historic Title:

Rohit Sharma is just one win away from creating history. The Mumbai star is on the verge of becoming only the third Indian captain to win the World Cup. The other Indian captains to achieve this incredible feat are legendary Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni. He can also become only the fourth captain to win the title at home.

India have not won the World Cup since 2011 and will be desperate to end their long wait in the ongoing tournament. India have also not won an ICC competition since MS Dhoni led the team to glory in the 2013 Champions Trophy.

Team India will lock horns against Australia in the World Cup final. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday (November 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Team India has reached their fourth ODI World Cup final and will face the mighty Aussies in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad will witness the mega-event’s summit clash. India has had a dream run in this World Cup with 10 straight wins without a single defeat in the tournament. Key players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami, and Ravindra Jadeja are in top form.

Virat Kohli is leading the run charts with 711 runs in 10 innings with an unbelievable average of 101.57. Kohli recently broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most centuries in ODI cricket. He slammed his 50th ODI ton against New Zealand in the semi-final encounter at Wankhede in front of his idol. Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has praised India’s overall performance with a special mention for Virat.

He said, “The Indian team is playing great, overall, the performance has been very good. He (Virat Kohli) has performed very well and he is in very good form. All Indians and his fans have hope that if he makes his next century in the World Cup, that will be a historic moment. It will be a very proud moment for me.”

Watch- Virat Kohli’s Childhood Coach Praising The Indian Team

#WATCH | Delhi: On Team India's performance during ICC World Cup 2023, Raj Kumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's childhood coach, says, "…The Indian team is playing great… Overall, the performance has been very good… He (Virat Kohli) has performed very well… He is in very good… pic.twitter.com/RCTXZVE4At

— ANI (@ANI) November 18, 2023

Rajkumar Sharma further talked about the Australian team. He said that Australia is a very strong team but also stated the key factor for the Indian team that is the form of every player in the team. He feels that India has ticked all the boxes as of now and they will win the finals.

“Australia is a very strong team but the best thing about Team India is that all the players are in form. Overall, India has ticked all the boxes in this tournament, and I hope that India will play with the same momentum. I have full hope that India will win this World Cup,” he added.

India and Australia will face each other in the finals of an ODI World Cup for the second time. These two nations faced each other in the 2003 World Cup finals where Ricky Ponting-led Australia won the match one-sided. Therefore, India will look to avenge the loss of the 2003 World Cup final and the recent World Test Championship Final which took place in June 2023.

Australia is gearing up to win the World Cup title for a record-extending sixth time while India is just one step away from clinching their third World Cup title. The whole world is waiting for the highly anticipated final on Sunday, November 19.

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With just one game remaining in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, the fans have started predicting the players who could be adjudged the Player of the Tournament. Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik has also shared his views on the same.

A number of players will be in contention to win the prestigious award. India’s Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami will be two of the leading contenders for the top award. Virat Kohli is currently the leading run-scorer in the competition. He has scored 711 runs in 10 games so far and has already broken Sachin Tendulkar’s record for most runs in a single edition of the World Cup.

The former India captain has also scored three centuries and five half-centuries in 10 innings. On the other hand, Shami is the leading wicket-taker in the competition despite not playing the first four games. In 6 games, the right-arm pacer has picked up a staggering 23 wickets with the help of 3 five-wicket hauls including a 7-wicket haul against New Zealand in the semifinal.

Dinesh Karthik’s pick for the Player of the Tournament award:

While the likes of Kohli and Shami are leading the run-scorers and wicket-takers charts respectively, Dinesh Karthik believes Rohit Sharma should bag the Player of the Tournament award ahead of others. The veteran wicketkeeper was responding to a fan’s message and agreed to his suggestion that the India captain should get the prestigious award for his batting and leadership.

Rohit has earned praise from all quarters for the way he has batted selflessly in the competition as well as his captaincy. He has scored 550 runs in 10 games at an average of 55 and a strike rate of almost 125. He has led India to win in all ten games so far and is just one win away from becoming the only third Indian captain to win the World Cup.

DK will also Vote for Rohit Sharma 👀pic.twitter.com/rwO7A2KRvV

— Ansh Shah (@asmemesss) November 18, 2023

Even in the 2019 World Cup, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was adjudged the Player of the Tournament for his captaincy as well as his batting. In that edition, Rohit Sharma was the leading run-scorer while Mitchell Starc was the leading wicket-taker.

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Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar picked Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as his two players of the tournament for the ICC World Cup 2023. Sunil Gavaskar lauded Virat Kohli for his exceptional batting performance, emphasizing consistent knocks in the event.

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the key pillars of India’s batting lineup in the ongoing World Cup. Both players have exhibited outstanding form in the tournament, with Kohli, who scored 711, leading the batting charts with 711 runs and Rohit fifth with 550 runs.

I’d Like To Pick Two, Both Are Indians – Sunil Gavaskar

In a conversation with India Today, Sunil Gavaskar highlighted Virat Kohli’s achievement of reaching a record of 50 centuries. Gavaskar noted that Kohli has scored at least a half-century in every game.

“I’d like to pick two, and both are Indians. Kohli, only for the way he has batted right throughout the tournament, getting to a record of 50 centuries. Nobody has done that before. So that is absolutely fantastic to see. And his consistency, he’s got a half-century and more in every game,” Gavaskar told India Today.

Not Looking To Push The Ball Around – Sunil Gavaskar

The former Indian opener commended Rohit Sharma for his selfless and aggressive batting approach, stating that he laid the foundation for the middle-order batters. Gavaskar noted Rohit’s calmness and leadership skills, which contributed to the team’s success.

“Rohit Sharma, the way he’s paved the way for the batters coming down the order, batting so selflessly, getting to the 40s. Not looking to push the ball around and take the singles, but trying to get after the ball as quickly as possible, getting the Indian team off to an offline start, which puts the pressure back on the opposition bowlers. Even in the toughest of situations, he’s shown a calmness that has actually percolated to the rest of the team. He’s got this great ability to motivate his team. And there’s a calmness about the team; there’s a sense of oneness about the team, which is so nice to see,” Gavaskar further added.

Also read: “Virat Kohli Ne Malinga Ko Jis Tarah Se Pela Tha”- Sunil Gavaskar Goes Uncontrollable In Commentary

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Yuvraj Singh has credited Shreyas Iyer for India’s huge total against New Zealand in the semifinal of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Team India beat the Black Caps by 70 runs to book their place in the final for the first time since 2011.

After Rohit Sharma opted to bat first, India posted a huge total of 397 for 4 in the allotted 50 overs. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer scored centuries while Shubman Gill played an unbeaten knock of 80 runs to help India pile up the big total. Kohli scored 117 runs off 113 balls with the help of 9 fours and a couple of sixes.

Shreyas Iyer, on the other hand, played a whirlwind knock as he scored his second century in a row in the ongoing World Cup. The right-handed batsman smashed 105 runs off just 70 balls with the help of 4 fours and 8 sixes. India had already crossed the 380-run mark when Iyer was dismissed. And Yuvraj Singh believes Iyer’s quickfire knock was the reason behind India’s big total.

“Virat Kohli is probably the one of the greatest of all time, but the reason India posted such a big total in the Semis was Shreyas Iyer. He’s batted fearlessly,” Yuvraj Singh told Aaj Tak.

Yuvraj Singh said, "Virat Kohli is probably the one of the greatest of all time, but the reason India posted such a big total in the Semis was Shreyas Iyer. He's batted fearlessly". (Aaj Tak). pic.twitter.com/Hb85dqcyGd

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) November 18, 2023

Interestingly, Yuvraj Singh’s comments have come at a time when Virat Kohli is facing criticism from several quarters for his strike rate. While the right-handed batsman has scored consistently for India in the competition, he has come under fire for his approach with the bat.

Shreyas Iyer’s World Cup run so far:

Shreyas Iyer has turned around his campaign in the ongoing World Cup in style. The right-handed batter was facing criticism for his failures early in the competition, especially against tougher opposition. However, he has managed to give a fitting reply to his critics by doing well in the second half of the competition. In the last four games, he has registered scores of 105, 128*, 77 and 82.

Meanwhile, India will lock horns against Australia in the final for a third World Cup title. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday (November 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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Naveen Ul Haq has now revealed the details of his conversation with Virat Kohli during the group match of the ICC World Cup 2023 between India and Afghanistan. The Indian cricket team’s barrage has been invincible at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

With ten straight wins in the tournament, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team has entered the final of the World Cup 2023 as the only unbeaten team. In the ten matches that they won, the match against Afghanistan saw something unexpected.

The match had a sub-plot with Virat Kohli facing off with Afghan pacer Naveen Ul Haq for the first time after their verbal spat in the Indian Premier League 2023. Virat Kohli, while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore, indulged in a heated argument with Naveen Ul Haq during the IPL 2023 match between RCB and LSG. Fans were excited to watch their highly-anticipated clash. In fact, Naveen Ul Haq was often taunted by ‘Kohli’ chants in the stadiums. However, the two made peace during the match between India and Afghanistan.

Watch- Naveen Ul Haq Talking About His Conversation With Virat Kohli In The World Cup Match

THE BIG INTERVIEW with Naveen ul Haq – Coming Soon… 🔥🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/FBP6PcaXoy

— Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) November 17, 2023

“He said, ‘Let’s finish it?’, I said, ‘Yes, let’s finish it’ so we we laughed about it, we hugged and we moved on. He said, ‘Now after this, you won’t hear my name’ or something he said [and that], ‘You’ll only get support from the crowd’. I said yeah (smiles),” Naveen said in a video shared by his IPL team Lucknow Super Giants.

“I will stand for my teammate. That’s why we are a team.” Naveen Ul Haq also appreciated the support that the Afghanistan cricket team received in India and said that it made them feel like they were playing at home.

“We’ve got support from, I think, every game. In just that one game we played against India in Delhi we didn’t get any support (smiles). [Apart from that], we got a home kind of a feeling in every game,” he said.

India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli slammed his 50th ODI century against the Kiwis in the semi-finals to script a new all-time record. During the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final clash at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Virat Kohli scored a century to achieve this huge milestone. After completing his century, Kohli bowed down to his idol Sachin Tendulkar, who was sitting in the stands. Tendulkar too acknowledged Virat’s gesture as he clapped and hailed his successor for achieving the feat.

Mohammad Kaif Praises Virat Kohli For His Gesture Towards Sachin Tendulkar

Former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif was highly impressed with Kohli’s gesture towards Tendulkar after the 50th ODI ton. He praised Virat and recalled when he lifted Sachin on his shoulders after the win in the 2011 World Cup finals.

“Look after the 2011 World Cup Virat carried his guru Sachin Tendulkar on his shoulders saying, Sachin’s carried the burden of the nation for 21 years, and it’s now our time to do the same for him. After winning that World Cup, his journey started.”

And now on that very same ground, he’s broken Sachin’s record in front of Sachin himself, and after breaking the record Virat also acknowledged Sachin and even went down on his knees to pay respects to his hero and the master of the game. This shows the nature and character of Virat Kohli,” Kaif told Star Sports.

Virat Kohli has also broken Sachin Tendulkar’s record of scoring the most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. Sachin scored 673 runs in the 2003 World Cup while Virat amassed 711 runs in the 2023 edition with an average of 101.57 in ten innings.

India will face Australia in the finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, November 19. Australia will be looking to extend their record by winning a sixth ODI World Cup title while India will hope to clinch the World Cup title for a third time.

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There is absolutely no denying that Virat Kohli has been the best performer among the fab four in the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The Fab Four is short for ‘Fabulous Four’ and is a popular term used to club together four batsmen- Virat Kohli, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kane Williamson – widely considered to be the best batsmen of this generation.

Virat Kohli has once again earned the bragging rights as the best among the fab four with his starring display in the ongoing World Cup. While the likes of Smith, Root and to some extent, Williamson have not really managed to make a big impact, Virat Kohli has proved his class once again.

He is one of the reasons behind India’s utter domination in the ongoing World Cup. He is currently the leading run-scorer in the tournament and has already broken Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most runs in a single edition of the World Cup. In 10 matches, he has scored 711 runs with the help of three centuries and five half-centuries.

Ian Chappell shares his views on the Virat Kohli vs Steve Smith debate:

Talking about Steve Smith, the former Australia captain has had a poor campaign by his standards. In 9 matches, he has scored 298 runs with the help of two centuries. Following Kohli and Smith’s performances in the World Cup so far, former Australia skipper Ian Chappell has shared his views on the much-talked-about Kohli vs Smith debate.

Speaking on Wide World of Sports, the Australia great said: “No, we haven’t. (on Smith’s best form). Let’s go back to Kohli first. He doesn’t anymore but there was a point in his career where he averaged over 50 in all three formats. Now, that’s remarkable performance. I think Kohli is probably the best batsman of this era.

“I like his attitude. I heard him interviewed about batting and I think’s he’s got a terrific approach to batting. The other thing to look at is his fitness. He is 36-years of age, have a look at how he was running between the wickets. He is obviously put fitness right up there.

“Steve Smith, he is an important man in this Australian side, even though he hasn’t played his best. He plays spin better than anyone in the team and that might be really important in the final. Steve Smith tries to play his own way and that is important, but to me one of the crucial guys for Australia will be David Warner at the top,” he added.

Both Kohli and Smith will be looking to star for their respective teams in the upcoming World Cup final between India and Australia. The match is scheduled to take place on Sunday (November 19) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell addressed the criticism regarding helping a cramping Virat Kohli during the semi-final against India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Daryl Mitchell emphasized that the Black Caps aim to play cricket in a manner that reflects their values.

Former Australian pacer Simon O’Donnell criticized New Zealand players for supporting Virat Kohli, who suffered cramps while scoring a century at the Wankhede Stadium. Several New Zealand cricketers checked on him and assisted in stretching Kohli’s hamstrings.

We Really Pride Ourselves On As Black Caps – Daryl Mitchell

Speaking before the team left Mumbai late on Thursday, Daryl Mitchell emphasized the team’s pride in conducting themselves with integrity. Mitchell expressed the team’s commitment to respect the rest of the world, both on and off the field.

“I think that’s something we really pride ourselves on as Black Caps and as New Zealanders. We want to play cricket in a way that suits us as a country and how we want to see our kids grow up and play the game themselves,” Mitchell told reporters.

“We’ll keep playing cricket the way we do as Kiwis and hopefully the rest of the world can respect us and how we go about our day-to-day life, not only on the field but off it as well. It’s something that we’re really proud of, so we’ll just keep being Black Caps and doing what we’re doing.”

That’s The Nature Of International Sport – Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell commented on the demanding schedule in international cricket, citing the quick turnaround after the T20 World Cup final a couple of years ago. He mentioned the team’s familiarity with such scenarios and expressed their love for test cricket.

“That’s the nature of international sport these days. (After) the T20 World Cup final we played a couple of years ago, we had a T20 in India about 48 hours after that, so we’re used to it,” Mitchell further added.

“We’ll show up, we love test cricket, it means a hell of a lot to this group. We’ll be ready to go come the first day of that test and wear that black cap again.”

Also read: “Bas Kr De Bhai” – Twitter Reacts To Daryl Mitchell’s Fighting Ton Against India In CWC 2023 Semi-Final

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Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has made a bold prediction as he names Babar Azam as someone who can break Virat Kohli’s record. Virat Kohli created history on Wednesday (November 15) during the first semi-final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which was played between India and New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

The 35-year-old batting maestro became the first player in history to score 50 centuries in ODI cricket. He went past the long-standing world record of 49 ODI centuries set by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli’s 50th ODI hundred came on Tendulkar’s home ground on the day when Sachin made his international debut for India, 34 years ago, as a 16-year-old kid against Pakistan in Karachi during a Test match.

Sachin Tendulkar amassed 49 ODI centuries in 463 matches throughout his 24-year-old long career. However, Virat Kohli took 172 innings less than Tendulkar to break this record by scoring 50 ODI centuries. Meanwhile, the Indian skipper Rohit Sharma is third on this elite list with 31 centuries to his name in the ODI format.

Kamran Akmal Believes Babar Azam And Shubman Gill Can Break Virat Kohli’s Record

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal believes that Babar Azam can break Virat Kohli’s record in the future. Kamran Akmal sees Babar Azam and Shubman Gill as the ones who can target this record of Virat. He said that only a top-order batter would be able to break this record.

“Only Top order batters will be able to break 50 hundreds record. Middle-order batsmen can’t break it. We have Babar Azam who can do it. He plays in Top-3. They (India) have (Shubman) Gill, who can follow this record,” Akmal said on ARY News.

Babar Azam has 19 centuries to his name in 117 ODIs so far. He recently resigned from the captaincy role on Wednesday (November 15) after Pakistan failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the World Cup 2023. Under his leadership, Pakistan lost five matches out of nine in the World Cup and faced four consecutive defeats including a heartbreaking one against Afghanistan.

Babar did not have an auspicious tournament with the bat as well. He averaged 40 in the World Cup scoring 320 runs without a single century to his name.

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With India’s batting maestro and icon Virat Kohli rewriting history again at the grandest stage of the sport on Wednesday, ex-India head coach and 1983 World Cup winner with India, Ravi Shastri has backed Virat to demolish another world record of his idol – Sachin Tendulkar. Virat Kohli’s batting masterclass at Wankhede against New Zealand played a pivotal role in securing a place in the finals for the Men In Blue. The ‘King’ as he is fondly called by his fans, showed everyone why he deserves that title.

Ravi Shastri, who is an integral part of the esteemed commentary panel for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, has backed Virat to shatter Sachin’s 100th-century record in international cricket. After leveling with the ‘GOD’  in terms of ODI centuries on his 35th birthday at Eden Gardens against South Africa, the ‘KING’ reigned supreme with another century taking his ODI hundreds tally to 50 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the World Cup 2023.

After Virat Kohli’s picture-perfect innings to surpass his idol’s record at the Wankhede, former India head coach Ravi Shastri is convinced that the 35-year-old batting maestro is ready to claim Sachin Tendulkar’s record of 100 centuries in his long 24-year career. The Master Blaster is the only batter to have 100 international centuries to his name. “Who would have thought when Sachin Tendulkar got 100 hundreds that anyone would come close? And, he’s got 80; 80 international hundreds, 50 of them in the one-day game, which makes him the highest. Unreal,” Shastri said on The ICC Review.

“Nothing’s impossible because such players, when they start reeling off hundreds, then they score them pretty quickly. In his next 10 innings, you might see another five hundreds. You have three formats of the game, and he’s part of all those formats. To think that he still has three or four years of cricket ahead of him is simply mind-boggling,” Shastri added.

Virat Kohli Has Taken The Role Of An Anchor In This World Cup

Ravi Shastri praised Virat’s composure and body language in this World Cup. Unlike his former self, Virat has taken his time in this World Cup and has understood his role as an anchor. He has built his innings following the start provided by Rohit Sharma and has allowed the batter at the other end to take charge and express themselves which has led the Indian team to win 10 consecutive matches in this World Cup.

“I think his composure, his body language, his calmness at the crease (in this WC). I have seen him come out in previous World Cups where he’s like a cat on a hot tin roof. He wanted to get on with it straight away. None of that sort here. He’s taken his time, marked his guard, soaked the pressure, given himself time, and understood his role of batting deep in the innings. He’s just been wonderful,” Shastri added.

Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer both powered India to a massive total of 397 with their respective centuries. Shreyas scored a brilliant 105 off 70 balls while Virat was patient enough to power himself to a memorable 117 off 113 balls. Veteran seamer Mohammed Shami decimated New Zealand’s batting line-up with his seven-wicket haul. India won the match and booked their berth in the finals where they will now face five-time World Champions Australia.

 Rohit Sharma‘s Team India will meet Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final on Sunday. The Men In Blue have recently lost an ICC final against the Aussies when the two clashed at the ICC World Test Championship Finals. India will be looking to avenge the loss and get their hands on the World Cup title. If Australia wins, it will be their sixth ODI World Cup title whereas if India wins, it will be their third ODI World Cup title.

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Team India, on Wednesday (November 15), thrashed New Zealand by 7o runs in the first semifinal of the ongoing ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 to storm into the final.

Virat Kohli scored a historic 50th ODI ton while Shreyas Iyer also scored a stunning century as India piled up a mammoth total of 397 for 4 in the allotted 50 overs after skipper Rohit Sharma opted to bat first. While Kohli scored 117 from 113 balls and broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record of most ODI tons, Iyer smashed 105 off just 70 balls with the help of eight sixes.

In reply, New Zealand threatened to spoil India’s party. After losing both the openers, the Black Caps recovered thanks to a century-plus stand between captain Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. But once Mohammed Shami dismissed Williamson for 69, India clawed their way back into the game and bowled out New Zealand for 327 despite a century from Mitchell. Shami was the star with the ball, taking 7 for 57.

Jubilant scenes in the India dressing room:

The Indian players celebrated the win over New Zealand in style. A video of the dressing room celebration was posted on the Indian team’s official Instagram page. In the video, batting coach Vikram Rathour was seen sharing a warm embrace with Kohli after his historic knock.

After that, veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was seen praising Shami in a unique manner. The off-spinner was seen kissing Shami’s hand, a symbolic gesture of appreciation for his brilliant performance. The historic 7-wicket haul saw Shami become the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing World Cup despite not playing the first four games.

Shami also shared a lighthearted moment with bowling coach Paras Mhambrey and was heard telling him: “Jawab deke aya hoon main.” Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who is not a part of the World Cup squad, also visited the dressing room to celebrate the win.

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Team India will be looking to extend their winning run and clinch the World Cup title. They have won all of their ten games so far and will be fancying their chances in the final. The hosts will take on the winner of the second semifinal between Australia and South Africa in the title decider.

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