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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, which will be played in India from October 5 to November 19.

The Black Caps will be led by Kane Williamson, as announced last week despite still recovering from a serious knee injury. However, he is in a race to be fit in time to participate in New Zealand’s opening match.

The star batter has been sidelined since April after surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right knee suffered while playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.

Wicketkeeper batter Tom Latham, who is currently leading New Zealand, will serve as Williamson’s deputy. He holds the record for the joint most dismissals (21) by a wicketkeeper in a single edition of the World Cup.

Pace bowlers Tim Southee and Kane Williamson will be playing their fourth ODI World Cup, having featured in 2011, 2015 and 2019 editions.

Our 15 for the @cricketworldcup in India! More | https://t.co/D2jqxQxWeE #BACKTHEBLACKCAPS pic.twitter.com/wIlzA5N3qU

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) September 10, 2023

BLACKCAPS coach Gary Stead said it was an exciting day for all involved whether it was your first or fourth tournament.

“It’s always a special time to name a tournament team and I’d like to congratulate the 15 players selected today. It’s a great honour to represent your country at a World Cup.

“From Kane [Williamson] and Tim [Southee] heading to their fourth tournament to the guys selected for the first time, it’s always a very exciting time.”

The New Zealand squad features six players making their World Cup debut in India.

“As with any squad named for an ICC tournament, there have been some tough calls and there will be some disappointed players,” Stead said. “The key for us was finding the right balance for the squad and making sure we had our bases covered for what is going to be a very competitive tournament.”

New Zealand is set to play defending champions England in the World Cup opener on October 5 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

New Zealand World Cup 2023 squad

Kane Williamson (c), Trent Boult, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Jimmy Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi, Tim Southee, Will Young

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced 16 umpires and four match referees, including Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza for the league stage of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in India.

The list comprises 12 umpires from the Emirates Elite Panel of ICC Umpires, including Ahsan Raza.

The other umpires include Chris Brown, Kumar Dharmasena, Marais Erasmus, Chris Gaffaney, Michael Gough, Adrian Holdstock, Richard Illingworth, Richard Kettleborough, Nitin Menon, Paul Reiffel, Sharfuddoula Ibne Shaid, Rod Tucker, Alex Wharf, Joel Wilson and Paul Wilson.

This experienced group features three umpires who officiated in the Cricket World Cup 2019 final. This includes Dharmasena, Erasmus and Tucker.

Meanwhile, the remaining four umpires belong to the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel, including Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid (Bangladesh), Paul Wilson (Australia), Alex Wharf (England) and Chris Brown (New Zealand).

On the other hand, the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees for the event are Jeff Crowe (New Zealand), Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe), Richie Richardson (West Indies) and Javagal Srinath (India).

The tournament opener between England and New Zealand on October 5 will have Nitin Menon and Kumar Dharmasena as on-field umpires, with Paul Wilson serving as the TV umpire, and Sharfuddoula as the fourth umpire. Andy Pycroft will act as the match referee. The officials for the semi-finals and final will be announced later in the tournament.

“We are pleased to announce the match officials who will be officiating at the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever,” Sean Easey, ICC Senior Manager – Umpires and Referees said. “This group is the very best from around the world and we believe that they are ready to perform what will be a challenging job with the eyes of the global cricketing community focussed on every decision.

“We are confident that they will do an excellent job and wish them all the best of luck for what will surely be a World Cup to remember.”

Wasim Khan, ICC General Manager – Cricket, believed that they would bring skill, experience and world-class standards to the World Cup 2023.

“To deliver an event of this magnitude you require high-performing individuals at every level. The ICC Elite panel of umpires, referees, and emerging group of umpires involved will bring immense skills, experience and world-class standards to this World Cup. We are delighted with the group that we have assembled for this tournament,” Wasim Khan said.

He was also pleased at the presence of ICC Emerging Panel members in the event.

“The ICC Cricket Operations department takes great pride and effort in operating a robust and meritocratic selection procedure with the help of our Member Boards. Our competitive pathway system continues to see the development and emergence of high-quality match officials across the game,” he added.

“We are pleased that four members of the ICC Emerging Umpire Panel have earned the opportunity to be part of this showcase event and we wish them, and all the other match officials involved all the very best for the tournament,” he concluded.

The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 will commence on Thursday, 5 October with the aforementioned clash between 2019 finalists England and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, while the final will be played at the same venue on Sunday, 19 November.

The tournament will be played in ten different venues – Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram in addition to Hyderabad will host the warm-up matches from 29 September to 3 October.

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Cricket Australia (CA) on Wednesday, named a 15-member provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India, commencing on October 5.

Pat Cummins will lead the side, however, he is currently recovering from a fractured wrist and is in a race to be fit in time for the World Cup, along with Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell and Steve Smith.

Steve Smith is also battling a wrist injury, sustained during the Ashes, while Mitchell Starc has been dealing with groin soreness since returning from the Ashes.

Meanwhile, allrounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the South Africa tour due to soreness in his ankle stemming from his previously broken leg.

Presenting your 15-player men’s provisional squad for the 2023 World Cup!

The final 15-player squad will be confirmed later this month 🇦🇺 #CWC23 pic.twitter.com/wO0gBbadKi

— Cricket Australia (@CricketAus) September 6, 2023

However, Australia’s national selection panel chairman George Bailey is hopeful that the quartet will regain full fitness prior to the World Cup.

“All are well placed to come back online in the coming weeks and potentially for selection in the upcoming series against India,” George Bailey said.

“There are eight one-day matches still to play in South Africa and India before the final squad is due to be declared. They are followed by two World Cup practice games, which offers plenty of opportunity to continue the build for the tournament.”

Australia’s final 15-member squad is expected to be confirmed to the ICC by September 28, after the conclusion of a three-match ODI series in India.

Australia will kick off their World Cup campaign against India on October 8 in Chennai.

Australia World Cup squad

Pat Cummins (c), Steven Smith, David Warner, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey, Marcus Stoinis, Cameron Green, Ashton Agar, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Adam Zampa, Sean Abbott

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South Africa’s opening batter and wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock has announced to retire from ODI cricket after the conclusion of the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India.

The news was confirmed by Cricket South Africa through a post on the social media platform ‘X’ (formerly known as Twitter).

🟡ANNOUNCEMENT 🟢

Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from ODI cricket following the conclusion of the ICC @cricketworldcup in India 🏆 🏏

What's your favourite Quinny moment throughout the years ? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/oyR6yV5YFZ

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 5, 2023

The announcement came minutes after Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a 15-member World Cup 2023 squad, featuring Quinton de Kock.

The 30-year-old wicketkeeper has represented South Africa in 140 ODI matches since his debut in 2013 against New Zealand. He accumulated 5966 runs in the format at an average of 44.85 and a strike rate of 96.08. He has 17 hundreds and 29 fifties to his name with a high score of 178 that came against Australia at Centurion in 2016.

He also led South Africa in eight ODIs, out of which they won four and lost three.

Quinton de Kock participated in two ODI World Cups in 2015 and 2019, scoring 450 runs in 17 outings at an average of 30 with the help of four half-centuries.

Commenting on De Kock’s decision to retire from ODIs, Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe said: “Quinton de Kock has been a really good servant to South African cricket. He set the benchmark with his attacking batting style and was a key member of the squad for a number of years.

“He also wore the captain’s armband and that is an honour that very few people get to hold.

“We understand his decision to step back from ODI cricket and we want to thank him for his service over the years. We wish him well for the future but still look forward to seeing him represent the Proteas in T20I cricket.”

South Africa will kick off their World Cup 2023 campaign against Sri Lanka on 7 October at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

South Africa World Cup squad

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der dussen

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Cricket South Africa (CSA) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 in India, commencing on October 5.

The South Africa squad features eight players who will be playing their first ODI World Cup, including captain Temba Bavuma. The other seven players are Aiden Markram, Tabraiz Shamsi, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Marco Jansen, Sisanda Magala, and Reeza Hendricks.

Following the announcement of the squad, South Africa’s wicketkeeper batter Quinton de Kock announced his retirement from ODI cricket after the conclusion of the World Cup 2023 in India.

The Proteas Men’s white-ball head coach, Rob Walter, backed the recently-announced squad for the World Cup by stating it is great to have a mix of senior and junior players.

“It’s great having a mix of experienced players and players who will be competing in their first 50-over World Cup – you get that sort of exuberance of excitement to be doing something for the first time,” Walter said.

“Similar to the level of experience, we have endeavoured to curate a well-balanced group of players and skill that will allow us to effectively adapt to the conditions in India,” he added.

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CSA’s Director of Cricket, Enoch Nkwe, also shared his thoughts on the squad announcement: “The World Cup is the pinnacle for every player, no matter what the sport is. As a boy it is something you dream of and I’m sure these players will be all be feeling extremely proud today.

“I would like to congratulate all of them on their selection and I am sure they will represent the Proteas badge with distinction and honour. We have no doubt they will give everything in India and do their best to try and bring the trophy home.”

Although the deadline for submitting the World Cup squad to the International Cricket Council (ICC) is September 5, teams can still make changes until September 28 without requiring ICC’s approval.

After the cut-off date, any changes to the squad will be subject to the approval of the ICC.

South Africa will kick off their World Cup 2023 campaign against Sri Lanka on 7 October at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

South Africa World Cup squad

Temba Bavuma (c), Gerald Coetzee, Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Marco Jansen, Heinrich Klaasen, Sisanda Magala, Keshav Maharaj, Aiden Markram, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi, Rassie van der dussen.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday, unveiled a 15-member squad for the forthcoming ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023, scheduled to commence on October 5.

India’s all-format captain Rohit Sharma will lead the hosts in the mega-event, while Hardik Pandya will serve as his deputy.

Top-order batter KL Rahul is included in the World Cup squad after passing a fitness assessment at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru on September 4.

He is expected to join the Indian squad in Sri Lanka to participate in the Super 4s stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 after being ruled out of the group-stage matches.

“We had a couple of fitness issues that we had to look at, but all three [Rahul, Jasprit Bumrah and Shreyas Iyer], who had long-term injuries have come through,” India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar said in a press conference.

“KL is looking good. We feel this gives us the best balance to try and do well. With KL, he was part of the camp in Bangalore, he looked really good there, has got over his niggle. He played a couple of games over the last two days.

“I think he kept for 50 overs and batted for around 50 overs too, so he looks good and we’re happy to have him.”

Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, KL Rahul, Hardik Pandya (Vice-captain), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav#TeamIndia | #CWC23

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 5, 2023

Ishan Kishan who helped India recover with a gusty 82 against Pakistan in the rain-affected Asia Cup match has managed to retain his place in the World Cup squad as the second wicketkeeper alongside KL Rahul.

Meanwhile, young middle-order batter Tilak Varma and fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who are part of Asia Cup’s 17-member squad along with travelling reserve Sanju Samson failed to make it into the 15-member squad for the World Cup.

There are no changes in the bowling department as Jasprit Bumrah will continue to lead India’s pace attack, featuring Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami, as well as fast-bowling allrounders Hardik Pandya and Shardul Thakur.

Meanwhile, the squad features three left-arm spinners, including wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel.

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar showed faith in the spin options India have despite the absence of a specialist offspinner.

“Clearly there will be discussions given we have both Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel who spin the ball into left-handers,” Agarkar said.

“[But] both give us depth in batting. Kuldeep takes the ball away. In 50 overs cricket, perhaps you would ideally want an offspinner but this gives us the best balance.

“Seamers tend to bowl a lot more in ODIs as compared to T20 cricket, and perhaps you’re a little more under pressure if you don’t have an offie [offspinner], so we’re happy with the guys we have.”

Although the deadline for submitting the World Cup squad to the International Cricket Council (ICC) is September 5, teams can still make changes until September 28 without requiring ICC approval.

After the cut-off date, any changes to the squad will be subjected to the approval of the ICC.

India will kick off their World Cup campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai.

India’s World Cup squad

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah.

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WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s hopes for the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 received a boost on Tuesday, with Kane Williamson set to captain the Black Caps despite still recovering from a serious knee injury.

Williamson has scored more than 6,500 runs in one-day international cricket and led New Zealand in their nail-biting defeat by England in the 2019 World Cup final.

The star batter has been sidelined since April after surgery to repair torn ligaments in his right knee suffered while playing for Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League.

“Naturally, the preparation isn’t ideal, but I didn’t get too much of a say in it and the prospect of playing at another World Cup is really exciting,” Kane Williamson told New Zealand media.

“It’s about ticking off those things I need to do for my knee and look forward to the competition.”

The 15-man New Zealand squad will be named on September 11, but Kane Williamson is already in after convincing head coach Gary Stead of his fitness.

“Kane has applied phenomenal dedication to his rehabilitation,” said Stead.

“He’s left no stone unturned in trying to get back to playing cricket at the highest level. We are delighted to be in a place to select him.”

New Zealand is set to play defending champions England in the World Cup opener in Ahmedabad on October 5, but Stead said there isn’t a specific timeline for Williamson’s return.

“We want to give Kane every bit of available time to aid his recovery,” he added.

“The World Cup is not a short tournament and we will continue to monitor his progress over the next month ahead of the first tournament match.”

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LAHORE: The trophy of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to be held in India later this year, has reached Pakistan today and commenced a three-day tour filled with iconic moments, engaging activities, and an opportunity for cricket enthusiasts to get up close with this prestigious trophy.

The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 Trophy began its tour in India, the host of the tournament, on June 27. It has travelled to Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, the USA, the West Indies, Bangladesh, Kuwait, Bahrain, Italy, France and England.

The ICC Men’s ODI World Cup 2023 Trophy, one of the most coveted prizes in the world of cricket, touched down in Lahore on 4 September and is scheduled to depart on 6 September.

During this brief yet momentous visit, the trophy is being embarked on a swift journey, making stops at historical landmarks, cricket academies, and educational institutions, providing fans from all walks of life a chance to witness the glory of cricket up close.

To allow media personnel to capture this historical moment, the trophy will be on display at the National Cricket Academy’s outdoor area on 6 September at 10 a.m. for 40 minutes.

The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 is all set to take place in India from 5 October to 19 November.

Pakistan, currently the number one side in the 50-over format, clinched the title in 1992 under the leadership of Imran Khan when they defeated England by 22 runs in the final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia.

In the last edition of the ICC Men’s World Cup held in England in 2019, Pakistan narrowly missed an opportunity to qualify for the semi-finals, ending with 11 points from nine games and finishing in fifth place.

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LAHORE: The trophy of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup to be held in India later this year, will reach here on September 5 to embark on a two-day trophy tour of Pakistan.

The World Cup Trophy will be taken to educational institutions, historical places and shopping malls on September 5 and 6.

The trophy toured Pakistan with a slight day after it was initially supposed to tour Pakistan in early August.

The ICC Cricket World Cup trophy embarked on the tour across the globe, on June 27, 2023, marking 100 days prior to the extravaganza starting on October 5.

The trophy will tour 18 ICC member countries across five regions — Africa, the Americas, Asia, East Asia Pacific and Europe during this 100-day tour.

The trophy will then return to the host India for the final 30 days before the event to be exhibited across the country to hype up the fans for the upcoming event.

The 2023 edition Trophy Tour will provide cricket fans around the globe with a chance to recreate the celebratory and carnival atmosphere witnessed during the marquee event.

Through innovative activations and events in different countries, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour will provide a chance for one million fans to have their own personal interactions with the coveted piece of silverware.

On the launch of the Trophy Tour, ICC Chief Executive Geoff Allardice said, “The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Trophy Tour is an important milestone in the countdown to what will be the biggest ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ever. This Tour will see the iconic silverware meet heads of states, launch community initiatives and support cricket development programmes in addition to visiting some of the most iconic landmarks around the globe.

“Cricket has more than a billion fans and we want to give as many people as possible the opportunity to get up close to this famous trophy that has been held aloft by some of the greatest legends of our sport.”

BCCI Secretary Jay Shah added, “Cricket unites India like no other sport and excitement is building across the country as we prepare to host the 10 best teams in the world over six weeks of heart-stopping cricket.

“As we countdown to the World Cup, the Trophy Tour is a fantastic chance for fans to be part of the event wherever they are. The Tour will travel extensively across India and seek to inspire communities to share the excitement of cricket’s greatest spectacle, while providing an opportunity to showcase iconic venues, cities and landmarks throughout the country.”

The Cricket World Cup trophy features a golden globe, characterizing a cricket ball that is held up by three silver columns, which are crafted to resemble stumps and bails, representing the pillars of the game, batting, bowling, and fielding.

The trophy is made with silver and gilt, standing 60 cm tall and weighing approximately 11 kilos. It has been designed with platonic dimensions, which ensure that its uniqueness is immediately recognizable from every angle.

The Cricket World Cup 2023 will commence on October 5, while the final is scheduled for November 19, where the top ten cricket teams will fight for the biggest trophy in cricket.

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday, unveiled the national men’s team’s jersey for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in a glittering ceremony at Gaddafi Stadium.

The Pakistan Cricket Board unveiled the Star Nation Jersey today at a grand ceremony held at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.

The ceremony, led by Mr Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee, marked a significant step as the national team prepares for the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

The Star Nation Jersey signifies more than a mere piece of apparel; it embodies the profound connection between Pakistan’s cricketing heroes and their steadfast supporters.

Drawing inspiration from celestial bodies, each star symbolises brilliance, aspiration, and the radiant glow of cricketing achievements. This design philosophy encapsulates the spirit of cricketing excellence, resonating deeply with every Pakistani cricket enthusiast.

The kit has been designed by Abdul Ahad Jawaid, PCB’s creative consultant. Other members of the PCB team behind this successful project include Brand Manager Muhammad Kashif and Head of Marketing Salman Mesud.

Zaka Ashraf, Chairman of the PCB Management Committee: “The Star Nation Jersey bears witness to the enduring bond between our cricketers and the passionate fans who stand by them through every match. This jersey encapsulates our rich cricketing heritage and the luminous future that awaits.”

Usman Waheed, Director – Commercial: “The Star Nation Jersey isn’t just a uniform; it’s a canvas woven with stories, sacrifices, and triumphs. Each star on this jersey represents the unwavering support of our fans and the radiant legacy of our cricketing heroes. Every detail has been meticulously crafted to ensure that donning this jersey will instill profound pride in every Pakistani.”

The ICC Men’s World Cup 2023 commences on Thursday, 5 October when 2019 finalists England and New Zealand clash at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with the event culminating in the final at the same venue on Sunday, 19 November.

The tournament will be played in ten different venues – Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Dharamsala, Delhi, Chennai, Lucknow, Pune, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata.

Guwahati and Thiruvananthapuram in addition to Hyderabad will host the warm-up matches from 29 September to 3 October.

Pakistan’s updated schedule for ICC Men’s World Cup 2023:

October 6: Pakistan vs Netherlands, Hyderabad

October 10: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Hyderabad

October 14: Pakistan vs India, Ahmedabad

October 20: Pakistan – vs Australia, Bengaluru

October 23: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Chennai

October 27: Pakistan vs South Africa, Chennai

October 31: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Kolkata

November 4: Pakistan vs New Zealand, Bengaluru (Day match)

November 11: Pakistan – vs England, Kolkata

It is important to note that the day matches will commence at 10:00 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) while the day-night matches will start at 01:30 PM (PST).

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