Prior to the start of the World Cup final, Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kirans put up a grand show at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Aiming for their second Cricket World Cup title, Pakistan will be led by Babar Azam and are armed with a strong batting unit that includes Fakhar Zaman, Imam-Ul-Haq, Mohammed Rizwan, Iftikhar Ahmed, and Salman Agha.
India has a strong squad but their only worry would be expectations of a home ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
Ganguly, who turned 51 on Saturday, named five teams that could be in contention for a semi-final spot at the World Cup in India later this year.
Rachin Ravindra, the rising star of New Zealand cricket, has once again showcased his exceptional talent, guiding his team to a dominant position in the first Test against India.
With the ICC finally terming it 'run out' and removing 'unfair play' in its rule book, the de-stigmatization of running players out at non-striker's has started.
India stayed on course to make it to their third straight WTC final.
The Men in Blue claimed the prestigious T20 WC trophy for the second time, defeating South Africa by seven runs in Barbados on Saturday.
Wellalage secured his first five-wicket haul at the senior international level, registering impressive figures of 5/40.
The ICC Awards will comprise a total of 13 individual recognitions in all, as well as five Team of the Year announcements for each format across both men's and women's cricket.
Rishabh Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide in December.
KL Rahul dropped two places to be sixth while Virat Kohli remained static on 10th in the batters' list.
T20 World Cup winner will take home a prize money of $ 1.6 million
The Indian swing master broke a few records en route this dream performance in a title-winning effort.
Disney Star creates new viewership record in high-voltage India Pak match
Kyle Mayers has been named vice-captain in the squad announced by the CWI senior men's selection panel.
A left-thumb fracture became the cause of Pretorious being ruled out
Broadcasting and digital companies are ready to join the country's biggest ever auction of sports rights next year.
India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy in the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup final on Sunday in Benoni. Check out Australia's road to final.
The Men in Blue, led by newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Sri Lanka for a six-match white-ball series on Monday.
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In fact, the ICC on Friday, sent out multiple clarifications to the interested parties on the bidding process that will be held in August for the cycle starting 2024.
Opening batter Mohammad Rizwan was awarded the 'Man of the Match' for his half-century in the semi-final against New Zealand.
In a 16-member board, the candidate needs just nine votes from the directors to get elected.
ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.
Kapil said about Gambhir, "Good luck to him. All the best..."
Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India
Erasmus announced his decision to retire from Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Umpires.
The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.
India skipper Virat Kohli on Saturday had said that having Dhoni as the mentor for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will hold his side in good stead.
An ardent supporter of cricket's inclusion in the Olympics, the legendary Rahul Dravid says players are excited and he has heard "serious dressing room conversations" about competing in the world's biggest sporting event.
An asset in India's bowling attack, Axar enjoyed a prolific September to earn his first nomination for Player of the Month.
In the first Chennai Test against Bangladesh, Pant scored a magnificent century and returned to Test side with a bang.
South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes Proteas have all the strength to shake the 'chokers' tag and get their hands on the coveted ICC Men's Cricket World Cup trophy for the first time.
'I do a lot of hard work to ensure I look after my body to be able to play this brilliant game we love so much.'
Muralitharan picked up four teams that can win the World Cup this year.
Over 4000 standing room tickets will be available for 30 Australian dollars and sold on a first come first serve basis.
'Throughout the month Shreyas showed tremendous consistency and control'
The PCB clarified that the concept of a 'hybrid model' of tournament was strictly pertaining to Asia Cup since India will not travel to Pakistan.
In April, Bumrah underwent a lower back surgery in New Zealand. The successful medical procedure has kept the bowler pain free.
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