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India-NZ semi-final switched from fresh pitch to used surface
There is no ICC requirement that World Cup knockout matches must be played on unused pitches
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South Africa
Cricket
Kagiso Rabada: 'We want to win and we'll fight tooth and nail for it'
South Africa's most senior fast bowler talks about being at the pointy end when no one expected them to
WBBL
Redmayne, Heath and Jonassen help Heat down Hurricanes
Half-centuries for Georgia Redmayne and Bess Heath and four wickets from Jess Jonassen helped the home side to a comfortable 53-run win over Hobart Hurricanes
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World Cup
If you're tired of the Mathews timed-out controversy, you're tired of life
The World Cup brings the best performances out of its players - so what if that happens to be in the field of comedy?
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Australia
Cricket
Borovec to coach Australia for India T20Is with McDonald resting
The head coach will return home for a break and then to prepare for the Test series against Pakistan in what has been a hectic year
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World Cup
ODI World Cup digest: Are India unstoppable in quest for home title?
There are eyes on the weather in Kolkata ahead of Australia facing South Africa
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Australia
Cricket
Adam Zampa: The self-aware non-alpha on top of his game
He has carried Australia's attack in the face of vulnerability and hidden many of its flaws
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Australia
Cricket
Stir the pot he may, but there's no denying David Warner's an ODI GOAT
Even at age 37, he continues to perfectly tailor his batting to Australia's specific needs under the unforgiving bright lights of a World Cup
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World Cup
Was Glenn Maxwell the first to score a double-century in an ODI chase?
And was Quinton De Kock's six catches against Afghanistan a record?
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Bangladesh
Cricket
Bangladesh batters too easily satisfied, says S Sriram
Technical consultant during the World Cup says the team needs to find a way to score 300-plus consistently in ODIs
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Bangladesh Women
Cricket
Lata Mondal back in Bangladesh squad for South Africa tour
Nishita, Sanjida dropped for ODIs while Rani and Trisna have been left from the T20I squad
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India
Cricket
Kuldeep bounces back in time for the game he missed four years ago
His resilience and ability to think on his feet while under extreme pressure have been a big part of his success in recent times
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India
Cricket
Rohit Sharma - Kuldeep is not afraid to get hit
The India captain speaks to the media about the importance of Kuldeep Yadav
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India
Cricket
Rohit Sharma - I believe toss is not a factor at Wankhede
The India captain also says history will not have a bearing on the semi-final against NZ in Mumbai
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India
Cricket
India keep it light to deal with the pressure of a World Cup
Ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma says the team environment isn't dictated by results
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India
Cricket
Hardik Pandya not fit to play T20Is against Australia
The majority of the World Cup squad is likely to be rested with fringe players set to get opportunities
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World Cup
Moonda - 'South Africa's bowlers have all the variations'
Will Shamsi get the nod ahead of Coetzee? Firdose Moonda and Andrew Fidel Fernando preview the semi-final between SA and Australia
Kane Williamson
Cricket
Williamson: 'When you get to finals, things start again'
He is used to his side being underestimated, even after reaching the final of the previous two 50-over World Cups
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South Africa
Cricket
The complex reality of Bavuma's World Cup semi-final
South Africa's captain hasn't been in good form this tournament and is recovering from injury - but there's more to it than just that
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World Cup
Aus-SA semi-final: All eyes on the weather in Kolkata
How does the reserve day work? And what happens if there is no result even after the reserve day?
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World Cup
Australia vs South Africa: Why Starc and Jansen should be in the firing line
Tactics board: Where the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa, in Kolkata, could be won or lost
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South Africa
Cricket
In South Africa's quest for the future, there's no room for heartbreaks of the past
No other team carries the baggage South Africa do in World Cups, but they must shrug it off it before they face Australia in the semi-final
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World Cup
BMW Player Battles - Virat Kohli Vs Mitchell Santner
Anil Kumble and Matthew Hayden back Kohli to win that battle at the Wankhede Stadium
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World Cup
Cheer for Greatness - 'India will hammer NZ'
Raunak Kapoor, Matthew Hayden and Anil Kumble look ahead to the first semi-final between India and New Zealand
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World Cup
Kumble: India batters need to watch out for extra swing if they chase
Is there a case for NZ to bring in Kyle Jamieson? Matthew Hayden, Anil Kumble and Raunak Kapoor discuss