World Cup lacking close encounters
The kind of thrilling finishes associated with previous World Cups have yet to be seen at this edition.
Highlights: Australia vs Netherlands (2023 CWC)
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell smashed the fastest World Cup hundred in a record World Cup win against the Netherlands in Delhi.
Maxwell suffered ‘dark thoughts’
Australia’s Glenn Maxwell has revealed he had endured “dark thoughts” over his World Cup dream after breaking his leg in a freak accident.
I live for World Cups – Warner
Australia opener David Warner shone again on the World Cup stage when hitting his 22nd ODI century in the 309-run mauling of the Netherlands on Wednesday.
Aussies hand Dutch record World Cup rout
Glenn Maxwell and David Warner led Australia to a record World Cup 309-run rout of the Netherlands on Wednesday.
RECAP: Australia vs Netherlands (2023 CWC)
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Proteas will never clip De Kock’s wings
Proteas stand-in captain Aiden Markram says match-winning batsman Quinton de Kock is a “free spirit” who should be allowed “to fly”.
Highlights: Proteas vs Bangladesh (2023 CWC)
HIGHLIGHTS: Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen punished Bangladesh’s bowlers as the Proteas took another step towards the World Cup semi-finals.
Quinny cuts loose as Proteas tame Tigers
Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa hammered Bangladesh by 149 runs in Mumbai on Tuesday.
De Kock, Klaasen lead Proteas’ charge
Quinton de Kock hit a brilliant 174, his third century of the World Cup, as South Africa piled up 382-5 against Bangladesh at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday.
RECAP: Proteas vs Bangladesh (2023 CWC)
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Giant-killing Dutch out to ‘change the narrative’
Netherlands fast bowler Logan van Beek says they have had enough of the “jokes” and “laughing” at their expense.
Trott lauds Afghanistan’s fearless generation
Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott believes the “sky’s the limit” for his young stars who shone and then shattered mighty Pakistan at the World Cup on Monday.
Pakistan feel the pain after shock loss
Visibly shaken Pakistan captain Babar Azam admitted “we are hurt” after his team was stunned in an eight-wicket defeat by Afghanistan at the World Cup on Monday.
Highlights: Pakistan vs Afghanistan (2023 CWC)
Afghanistan claimed their second big scalp at the World Cup with a first-ever ODI win against Pakistan.
