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Bas de Leede will sport scars from Sunday's Optus Stadium misadventure for the rest of his life, but just a day later, the Netherlands cricketer can afford a sheepish grin as he waits to board his flight at Perth airport. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-why-suryakumar-yadavs-knock-at-perth-was-probably-his-finest/articleshow/95218233.cms

New Zealand can become the first team into the T20 World Cup semi-finals this week but first will need to contain England's powerful batting line-up, said pace bowler Lockie Ferguson on Monday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-new-zealand-wary-of-england-firepower-as-they-bid-to-seal-semi-final-berth/articleshow/95200326.cms

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England are now playing knockout cricket after a weather-disrupted campaign, declared assistant coach Paul Collingwood on Monday, and are targeting four wins to lift the T20 World Cup, starting with New Zealand in Brisbane. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/england-face-four-must-win-games-to-win-t20-world-cup-paul-collingwood/articleshow/95197614.cms

Points Table for the T20 World Cup 2022 tournament in Australia. The Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup 2022 will be played as a round robin with two groups of six. The top two from each go through to the semi-finals. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-2022-points-table/articleshow/95112998.cms

Both pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and captain Rohit Sharma were left ruing India's missed chances in the field after the defeat to South Africa. The normally electric Virat Kohli missed a crucial catch while Rohit himself missed an easy run-out chance. Bhuvneshwar made no bones about the fact that he was disappointed with the fielding effort. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-we-could-not-hold-on-to-our-chances-says-rohit-sharma/articleshow/95191457.cms

Lungi Ngidi was pleased as punch to have Virat Kohli among his four scalps in "one of his best T20 performances" after South Africa won a crucial T20 World Cup match against India by five wickets on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-one-of-my-best-t20-performances-virat-kohlis-wicket-was-special-says-lungi-ngidi/articleshow/95191548.cms

Sean Williams made 64 as Zimbabwe came close to chasing down Bangladesh's 150/7 but failed to cross the finish line and lost by three runs. Taskin Ahmed (3/19) starred with the ball for Bangladesh and was named the 'Player of the Match'. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/bangladesh-beat-zimbabwe-amid-dramatic-scenes-in-a-last-ball-finish/articleshow/95178026.cms

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With India having won their first two matches of the ongoing T20 World Cup in Australia, the Men in Blue are in a very strong position to qualify for the semi-finals. Pakistan's two consecutive losses have further ensured that there is no immediate threat to India's qualification chances. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-interesting-stats-and-trivia/articleshow/95176155.cms

Pakistan have three matches remaining in the Super 12 stage, against Netherlands (Oct 30), South Africa (Nov 3) and Bangladesh (Nov 6). They are in 5th place in the six-team group. The top teams will go through to the semi-finals. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-how-pakistan-can-still-qualify-for-the-semis/articleshow/95176124.cms

Rishabh Pant will arrive at the main nets with multiple bats in tow. He will take turns with each bat till he is exhausted, till onlookers get bored and walk away. This has been the highly-rated left-handed batter's routine over the past few days, from the SCG to Perth. It was the same at the Optus Stadium on Saturday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-rishabh-pant-lies-in-wait-as-kl-rahul-looks-for-some-form/articleshow/95174510.cms

Anrich Nortje is the archetypal smiling assassin. Even on the long flight from Sydney to Perth, the South Africa pacer seemed his usual energetic self. He was the same after a gruelling practice session the following day. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-no-real-rest-days-anymore-laments-anrich-nortje/articleshow/95175043.cms

It is unusually cold here for late October. Perth is famous for the Freemantle Doctor, the cooling afternoon sea breeze which is strongest in December and January and likes to influence Test-match sessions at the WACA (now known as the Optus Stadium). On this day it's a different wind, one with a serrated edge to it, which adds to the chill factor and makes everyone rush for their hoodies. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-south-africa-bounce-the-buzzword-as-india-take-on-south-africa-in-perth/articleshow/95173788.cms

Mesmerised by the way Virat Kohli floored arch-rivals Pakistan in their T20 World Cup opener, Australian legend Greg Chappell rated the former skipper as the "most complete Indian batsman" of his time. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/virat-kohli-most-complete-indian-batsman-of-my-time-greg-chappell/articleshow/95161035.cms

Australia's Super 12 position at the T20 World Cup is similar to that of last year's victorious campaign, all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said, predicting his team would make the semi-finals again with comfortable victories in their last two matches. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-glenn-maxwell-wants-australia-to-repeat-last-years-super-12-finish/articleshow/95161849.cms

Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar feels that Pakistan will have to really look at the reality of their situation in the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup, especially after suffering a shock one-run loss to Zimbabwe at Perth in a Super 12 match on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-pakistan-will-have-to-really-stare-at-reality-now-says-sanjay-bangar/articleshow/95160005.cms

South African pace legend Dale Steyn said that Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada can help their country win the ICC T20 World Cup. Steyn named his dream fast-bowling attack by picking his top five favourite pacers who are currently performing well in the World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/kagiso-rabada-anrich-nortje-can-help-south-africa-win-t20-world-cup-says-dale-steyn/articleshow/95157904.cms

England cricket captain Jos Buttler said his team retained an advantage playing last in the final round of group matches at the Twenty20 World Cup as they will know exactly what is needed in terms of net run rate to reach the semi-finals. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-playing-last-in-group-stage-an-advantage-for-england-says-jos-buttler/articleshow/95157109.cms

BCCI President Roger Binny heaped praises on Virat Kohli and labelled his match-winning innings like a dream and treat for the viewers. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/it-was-like-a-dream-for-me-roger-binny-on-virat-kohlis-innings-against-pakistan/articleshow/95156465.cms

"Embarrassed" by Pakistan's shock defeat to Zimbabwe, which has put the former champions at the risk of not making the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, ex-players lashed out at the "average mindset" and team selection. Pakistan failed to chase down 130 against a lowly-ranked Zimbabwe on Thursday. It was Babar Azam and Co's second defeat in as many matches after the four-wicket loss to arch-rivals India. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-former-pakistan-players-question-team-selection-after-embarrassing-defeat-to-zimbabwe/articleshow/95136657.cms

The 33-year-old left-hander scored the first century of the tournament to help the Proteas to a thumping 104-run win over Bangladesh on Thursday and put them back on course for a place in the semi-finals. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-2022-south-africas-rilee-rossouw-determined-to-continue-his-roller-coaster-ride/articleshow/95136703.cms

Pakistan captain Babar Azam defended his decision to play an extra fast bowler in Thursday's shock Twenty20 World Cup defeat by Zimbabwe but said the 2009 champions were not up to the mark in all departments after their campaign was left in tatters. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-pakistan-captain-babar-azam-defends-move-to-play-extra-pacer-after-zimbabwe-loss/articleshow/95136066.cms

Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav said his partnership with Virat Kohli had been forged by mutual respect for each other's style after the pair guided their team to a 56-run win over the Netherlands in the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-suryakumar-yadav-relishes-growing-partnership-with-virat-kohli/articleshow/95135228.cms

India now go to the top of their group, but this minnow bashing will be quickly forgotten. It’s onward to the biggest remaining challenge, South Africa, who hit 205/5 and beat Bangladesh by 104 runs, lie in wait on a scorcher of a pitch in Perth on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-suryakumar-yadav-virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-hit-half-centuries-as-india-register-second-straight-win-to-go-top-of-group/articleshow/95133337.cms

Once promising a clash of favourites, the Super 12 showdown between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday now appears more of a desperate battle for survival for two humbled teams. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-england-vs-australia-humbled-ashes-foes-face-off-in-must-win-clash/articleshow/95119165.cms

Rossouw showcased his batting prowess, blasting the first century of the ongoing showpiece with a 56-ball 109, while Quinton de Kock struck a fifty to power South Africa to an imposing 205 for 5. Bangladesh batters struggled to get any partnership going. South Africa trounced Bangladesh by 104-runs in T20 World Cup in Sydney. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-sa-vs-ban-rilee-rossouw-anrich-nortje-dazzle-as-south-africa-crush-bangladesh-by-104-runs/articleshow/95115537.cms

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India, fresh off a morale boosting win vs arch rivals Pakistan will take on minnows the Netherlands in Sydney today. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-mostly-clear-weather-forecast-for-sydney-today/articleshow/95114304.cms

The woman involved in a 'sexting' scandal with former Australia Test captain Tim Paine had her bid to lodge a sexual harassment claim against Cricket Tasmania dismissed on Thursday after a court rejected her explanation for the delay in filing the case. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/woman-in-paine-sexting-scandal-has-bid-to-file-harassment-claim-dismissed/articleshow/95111215.cms

Indications are this T20 World Cup may belong to the pacemen. The early summer conditions are a large unknown when it comes to T20s in this part of the world, since not too many games are held at this time of the year. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-will-this-be-a-pacers-tournament/articleshow/95110700.cms

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India, who will take on the Netherlands here on Thursday looking for full points and a net run rate boost, are not in favour of resting key players for the game, according to their bowling coach. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-netherlands-no-rest-for-indian-bowling-unit-against-the-netherlands/articleshow/95109662.cms

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Tired of waiting for the elusive India call-up, a frustrated Suryakumar Yadav switched from hard work to smart work, tweaking certain aspects of his game to get his much-anticipated breakthrough. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-switched-from-hard-work-to-smart-work-to-get-india-call-up-says-suryakumar-yadav/articleshow/95095123.cms

Sri Lanka's hopes of reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals suffered a major blow with Tuesday's defeat by Australia but coach Chris Silverwood remains optimistic the former champions can make it out of the group stage. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-sri-lanka-coach-silverwood-not-giving-up-on-semi-final-spot/articleshow/95092168.cms

Lungi Ngidi says South Africa will be looking to blast Bangladesh off the park with pace at the Twenty20 World Cup on Thursday, targeting the top order in particular to "cut the head off the snake". source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-south-africa-to-target-bangladesh-top-order-in-sydney/articleshow/95092453.cms

Australia's Tim David said Marcus Stoinis' match-winning innings against Sri Lanka at the Twenty20 World Cup on Tuesday was something special and the power-hitter is hoping to get the chance to do something similar during the campaign. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-tim-david-ready-to-act-the-enforcer-when-chance-comes/articleshow/95091136.cms

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KL Rahul's lack of footwork against quality pace attack was monitored by the eagle-eyed Indian coaching staff during the team's net session on Tuesday while exhausted Hardik Pandya was given a recovery break ahead of the T20 World Cup match against the Netherlands. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-exhausted-hardik-pandya-gets-recovery-break-focus-on-kl-rahul-at-nets/articleshow/95075328.cms

New Zealand have tried to move on from thrashing champions Australia in their World Cup opener but are keen to keep the good times rolling against Afghanistan, pace spearhead Trent Boult said on Tuesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-new-zealand-focus-on-afghanistan-after-hammering-australia/articleshow/95075049.cms

England captain Jos Buttler said they have "great respect" for Ireland and there is no question of complacency creeping in during Wednesday's Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-jos-buttler-rules-out-complacency-against-ireland/articleshow/95073997.cms

The opener was dropped for next month's tour of Pakistan after averaging a meagre 23.84 with the bat in his 10 Test appearances. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/injured-alex-lees-pressing-for-england-recall-after-pakistan-tour-axe/articleshow/95072224.cms

Two-time champions West Indies failed to qualify for the Super 12 stage of the T20 showpiece in Australia after suffering defeats against Scotland and Ireland in the first round. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/west-indies-early-exit-from-t20-world-cup-surprises-and-disappoints-kieron-pollard/articleshow/95071674.cms

Tim Paine has accused South Africa of blatant ball-tampering just days after Australian cricket was rocked by the sandpaper-gate scandal in 2018, alleging it was covered up by the match broadcaster. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/former-australia-captain-tim-paine-accuses-south-africa-of-ball-tampering/articleshow/95070949.cms

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram suggested Virat Kohli might be from another planet after the Indian batter's superb half-century guided them to a four-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the Twenty20 World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/india-vs-pakistan-former-players-in-awe-of-virat-kohlis-t20-world-cup-masterclass/articleshow/95061902.cms

Arshdeep Singh had "sleepless nights" after dropping a sitter against Pakistan during Asia Cup but a healthy a team environment allowed the young Indian left-arm pacer to move on from that and produce a game changing performance against the arch-rivals in the T20 World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-pakistan-we-stand-for-each-other-in-bad-times-says-arshdeep-singh-on-how-he-moved-on-from-that-dropped-catch-in-asia-cup/articleshow/95060472.cms

A few years ago Hardik Pandya had no idea what future would hold for him but once the fear of failure was gone, he loved the version of himself that emerged. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/indiat20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-india-vs-pakistan-no-fear-of-failure-anymore-i-love-this-version-of-myself-says-hardik-pandya/articleshow/95060966.cms

Champions Australia will keep faith in the 11 players who were humbled in their T20 World Cup opener against New Zealand as the hosts prepare to face resurgent Sri Lanka, all-rounder Mitchell Marsh said on Monday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-australia-to-stick-with-same-11-for-sri-lanka-despite-new-zealand-thrashing-says-mitchell-marsh/articleshow/95060508.cms

England bowler Mark Wood said he can still bowl faster after clocking speeds of 154 km per hour in their five-wicket victory over Afghanistan at the Twenty20 World Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/t20-world-cup-mark-wood-says-he-can-still-bowl-faster-after-record-spell/articleshow/95060001.cms