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The ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 has completed its group stages and will begin its semi-final action on Wednesday as two heavyweights India and New Zealand are scheduled to square off against each other in the semi-final 1. Apart from that, the WBBL 2023 is quickly approaching the final stage with 39 of 56 matches completed so far this season.
Here in this article, we’ll look at all the big news that took place on Tuesday, November 14, but before that let’s check the matches scheduled for the day.
Today’s match preview:
ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023: India vs New Zealand - Semi-Final 1
The highly anticipated India vs New Zealand semi-final match is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday, November 15 at 02:00 p.m. IST. While Rohit Sharma-led Team India will enter the game on the back of a nine-game winning streak, the Kiwis have found their rhythm back with the availability of skipper Kane Williamson in full force. The game will be a rematch of the 2019 World Cup semifinal, which was won by the Blackcaps.
WBBL 2023 - Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers: In match 40 of the WBBL 2023, defending champions Adelaide Strikers will take on Sydney Sixers at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide . While Sammy-Jo Johnson will lead the Thunder, who are placed third in the points table with six wins, two losses, and a tie in nine matches, Tahlia McGrath's Strikers have managed the fourth spot with six wins and three losses in nine matches. The match will take place on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. IST.
Major cricket events that happened on November 14
David Beckham likely to attend India vs New Zealand CWC 2023 semi-final in Mumbai
Team India will next face the 2019 CWC runners-up, New Zealand in the ODI World Cup 2023 semi-final on November 15. Football legend David Beckham will reportedly attend the semi-final clash between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. England legend David Beckham is currently on a three-day visit to India as UNICEF's Goodwill Ambassador, which sparked the speculations of him attending the semi-final in Mumbai.
ICC confirms Reserve Day for semi-finals and final of ODI World Cup 2023
The International Cricket Council (ICC), the governing body of world cricket, has confirmed that the semi-finals and final of the ODI World Cup 2023 will both have a reserve day. In case these highly anticipated matches in the knockout stage of the CWC 2023 don’t have a result due to weather, then the reserve day will be duly used by the ICC.
Pat Cummins eye IPL return; to put name for IPL 2024 auction
Australia captain, Pat Cummins, who is currently leading the side in the ODI World Cup 2023 in India has opened up on playing T20 cricket. With the team from down under confirming their spot in the semifinals of the flagship tournament in India, the Aussie captain and pace spearhead has opened to put his name for the IPL 2024 auction.
Rachin Ravindra’s father confirms son was not named after Dravid and Sachin
New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra has emerged as a breakout star of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Along with his incredible all-round capabilities, fans have taken special interest in the Indian-origin Kiwi because of his name which combines two cricket legends - Rahul Dravid and Sachin Tendulkar. But clarifying this fact, Rachin’s father revealed his son’s name wasn’t intentionally derived from the iconic players.
PCB to sack entire coaching staff following ODI World Cup debacle: Report
Despite being ranked among the top teams, the Pakistan cricket team did not have a good season and finished fifth in the ODI World Cup 2023 standings. This dismal performance from the side has got them criticism from all across with reports of removing former number 1 ranked ODI batter Babar Azam from captaincy. Additionally, the PCB has reportedly decided to remove foreign coaching staff, including Team Director Mickey Arthur.
Chennai Super Kings to release Ben Stokes ahead of IPL 2024 auction: Reports
Defending Indian Premier League champions, Chennai Super Kings, are set to release England all-rounder Ben Stokes in the upcoming IPL 2024 auction in December. Stokes has been one of the best players in the world but his long and repetitive injury history has put a massive question on his availability.
Meg Lanning’s successor still not confirmed for Australia's tour of India
Australia Women on Tuesday, 14 November named their squad for the upcoming India tour, scheduled for December 2023 and January 2024. While Cricket Australia named the tour of the multi-format series in India, the cricket board is still mulling over Meg Lanning’s successor. It is to be noted that Lanning announced retirement from international cricket this month only. While announcing the squad earlier today, Cricket Australia (CA) said that the skipper will be named soon.
Hardik Pandya ruled out of five-game T20I series against Australia: Reports
Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to miss the upcoming five-game T20I series against Australia in India after the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. Pandya suffered an ankle ligament tear in the game against Bangladesh in Pune's MCA Stadium on October 19. Pandya was given six to eight weeks of rest by the BCCI medical staff.
