Cricket

Cricket World Cup in India sets all-time tournament attendance record of 1.25 million

NEW DELHI (AP) — The Cricket World Cup attracted a tournament-record 1.25 million spectators during the 6 1-2-week event which ended Sunday with Australia beating India by six wickets for its sixth title.

Nov 21, 2023 12:08 AM Read more >

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf pulls out of test tour of Australia

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Fast bowler Haris Rauf pulled out of the Pakistan team and three uncapped players were named Monday in an 18-member squad for the test tour of Australia.

Nov 20, 2023 5:50 AM Read more >

Cricket World Cup review: Australia completes superb 2023, India falls short and see you soon USA

A look at the 2023 Cricket World Cup , which was dominated by India until the host nation ran into a formidable performance by Australia in the final : AUSTRALIA’S YEAR Australia regained its status as the king of ODI cricket to cap a stunning second

Nov 20, 2023 5:39 AM Read more >

Heartbreak for Kohli and India as Australia wins the Cricket World Cup for 6th time. Head hits 137

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Virat Kohli covered his face with his India cap. Rohit Sharma walked off with his head down.

Nov 19, 2023 7:38 PM Read more >

India's King Kohli adds 54 to record for most runs in a single World Cup in final against Australia

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India batting star Virat Kohli extended his record run tally at a Cricket World Cup to 765 from 11 games on Sunday — though the achievement will feel diminished after his team lost the final to Australia.

Nov 19, 2023 11:08 AM Read more >

Travis Head stars for Australia in Cricket World Cup final with diving catch and match-winning 137

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — His diving catch to remove Rohit Sharma quietened the heavily pro-Indian crowd. His match-winning knock of 137 silenced them completely.

Nov 19, 2023 10:46 AM Read more >

Results from the 13 Cricket World Cup finals

A list of Cricket World Cup finals: 2023 in India: Australia defeated India by six wickets 2019 in England: England was awarded victory on a countback of boundaries against New Zealand after the final finished tied after the regulation 100 overs and

Nov 19, 2023 9:24 AM Read more >

Cricket-mad India readies for World Cup final against Australia in 132,000-seat venue

AHMEDEBAD, India (AP) — India, a country of 1.4 billion people, will come to a virtual standstill on Sunday when its cricket team led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli takes on five-time champion Australia in the Cricket World Cup final.

Nov 18, 2023 5:10 AM Read more >

Wahab Riaz named Pakistan cricket chief selector

ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former international fast bowler Wahab Riaz as the head of the selection committee on Friday.

Nov 17, 2023 6:54 AM Read more >

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 >