Cricket

King Kohli lives up to the hype as cricket-loving India prepares for the World Cup final

NEW DELHI (AP) — Virat Kohli is the highest-profile athlete in the world’s most populous nation, and he’s been living up to the hype by helping India reach the Cricket World Cup final on home soil.

Nov 17, 2023 2:10 AM Read more >

Five-time champion Australia reaches its eighth Cricket World Cup final

KOLKATA, India (AP) — It’s the eighth Cricket World Cup final for Australia. Pat Cummins made sure his team didn't let the opportunity slip away in a low-scoring run-chase against South Africa in the semifinals on Thursday.

Nov 16, 2023 12:07 PM Read more >

Australia beats South Africa in thriller to set up Cricket World Cup final against India and Kohli

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Australia reached the Cricket World Cup final for an eighth time and will play Virat Kohli and India for the trophy after consigning South Africa to another heartbreaking loss in the semifinals on Thursday.

Nov 16, 2023 11:11 AM Read more >

Top-order collapse and dropped catches hurt South Africa in latest Cricket World Cup heartbreaker

KOLKATA, India (AP) — It happened again to South Africa. Once more, the semifinals proved to be the ceiling for the Proteas at the Cricket World Cup.

Nov 16, 2023 10:32 AM Read more >

Kohli and Shami lead India into Cricket World Cup final after 70-run win over New Zealand

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Virat Kohli struck a record-breaking century and Mohammed Shami took seven wickets to guide India into the Cricket World Cup final on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2023 12:23 PM Read more >

Seven-wicket Shami destroys New Zealand's hopes at Cricket World Cup

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Mohammed Shami grabbed 7-57 against New Zealand to become the quickest bowler in the history of the Cricket World Cup to complete a 50-wicket haul on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2023 11:41 AM Read more >

India opener Shubman Gill off injured when on 79 not out in Cricket World Cup semifinals

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India opener Shubman Gill came off with an injury when on 79 not out against New Zealand in the Cricket World Cup semifinals on Wednesday.

Nov 15, 2023 11:21 AM Read more >

New Zealand falls short again at the Cricket World Cup in bid for redemption after 2019 final

MUMBAI, India (AP) — Daryl Mitchell had just smashed the longest six of the tournament — a staggering 107 meters (351 feet). Kane Williamson had just been dropped at mid-on off a simple chance.

Nov 15, 2023 11:06 AM Read more >

Babar Azam steps down as Pakistan captain in all formats. PCB says it offered him test captaincy

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Babar Azam has resigned as Pakistan captain after his team failed to advance from the group stage at the Cricket World Cup .

Nov 15, 2023 9:27 AM Read more >

India superstar Virat Kohli makes history at Cricket World Cup with record 50th ODI century

MUMBAI, India (AP) — For Virat Kohli, his latest record-breaking moment couldn’t have been scripted any better.

Nov 15, 2023 7:59 AM Read more >