 | Tamim Iqbal slams 'dirty game' by Bangladesh Cricket Board, pulls out of World CupTamim hit 44 in the second ODI against New Zealand on September 23, his first innings back in international cricket since reversing his decision to retire in July. |
 | Team India rests key players for last Oz ODI, Rohit says needs everyone 'fresh' at World Cup"We have got only 13 players to choose from and there is a bit of viral (sickness) going around in the team," Rohit told reporters on the eve of their last ODI before the World Cup |
 | Pakistani players get Indian visas for World Cup four days before first warm-up gameThe PCB had earlier written to ICC CEO Geoff Allardice on Monday over the visa delay besides claiming the anxious wait has adversely impacted the team's preparation for the 50-over showpiece. |
 | Ashwin may miss out on World Cup as Axar likely to recover from injuryWhile Ravichandran Ashwin has done decently in his two outings against Australia, the team management is still bullish about the fitness of Axar, the left-arm spin bowling all-rounder. |
| World Cup: PCB writes to ICC as wait for Indian visa continues two days before scheduled travelSubject to visa clearance, the team will now leave for Hyderabad from Lahore in the wee hours of September 27 and reach Hyderabad via Dubai in the night. |
 | PCB informs ICC as visa delay forces it to change World Cup planFor the PCB, the plan was to fly to Dubai on September 25 and stay there for two days before flying out for Hyderabad on September 27. |
 | Why don't Indian batters bowl? Coach Rahul Dravid blames it on five-fielder ruleThe Indian team's desperation to field bits and pieces players like Axar or Washington is based on two counts -- batters not bowling enough and tail-enders not displaying enough gumption with the bat |
| Time for an obituary for ODIs? Why the 2023 World Cup may be the last of its kindA crowded calendar, dominated by the World Test Championship, T20 internationals and the proliferating franchise cricketing tournaments, is likely to squeeze out the format. |
 | Tim Southee to undergo surgery on thumb, call on WC availability to be taken next weekAhead of their opener against defending champions England, New Zealand are scheduled to take on Pakistan and South Africa in the World Cup warm-up matches on September 29 and October 2. |
 | New Spain women's coach calls up World Cup-winning players but they don't plan to end their boycottIn the players' new statement on Monday, they said the federation can't force them to join up with the team and said the call-up was not made in accordance with current FIFA regulations. |
 | Team India full of hope ahead of world cupIndia must realise bigger challenges await them in the World Cup. They must also realise that there is no place for complacency. |
 | 'Men in Blue' are determined to win World Cup for fans, says Virat KohliKohli is now eager to end their 12-year-long wait for the title, having missed out on winning the 2015 and 2019 editions in Australia-New Zealand and England, respectively. |
 | ICC Cricket World Cup: A look at highest wicket-takers in tournament's historyGlenn McGrath, the legendary Aussie pacer, is the highest wicket-taker in the tournament history. |
 | Spain's World Cup-winning women reject squad call-upsSpanish football has been in turmoil since Rubiales forcibly kissed midfielder Jenni Hermoso on the lips in front of the world's media after Spain defeated England in the Women's World Cup final. |
 | Uncertainty shrouds Naseem Shah's availability for Pakistan's World Cup opening matchesInitially identified as a red-ball specialist, Naseem Shah has evolved as a key bowler for Pakistan across all three formats of the game. |
 | Unsung hero Jadeja key to India's success at World CupJadeja might not be picking wickets in heaps but he certainly could be the one who can break partnerships and keep the team in the hunt. |
 | Argentina triumph without Messi, Brazil grab late win in PeruDespite the absence of their talisman, Lionel Scaloni's side had too much firepower for Bolivia with goals from Enzo Fernandez, Nicolas Tagliafico and Nicolas Gonzalez securing the victory. |
 | Spanish football chief Rubiales resigns over kiss scandalRubiales sparked a worldwide backlash after forcibly kissing midfielder Hermoso during the medal ceremony following Spain's World Cup triumph in Sydney on August 20. |
 | 2023 ODI World Cup: India's squad, almost but not quitePicking a World Cup squad isn’t an exact science and there may be some absences. While the Indian side is filled with match-winners, them going the distance isn’t a guarantee. |
 | Visa issues derail Afghan cricketers’ plan to train in India earlyIndia used to be the adopted home for Afghanistan cricket team at least until the Covid pandemic. |
