K C Vijaya Kumar

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K.C. Vijaya Kumar, Sports Editor, The Hindu, has reported on sport for 25 years. An alumnus of Loyola College, Chennai, and Asian College of Journalism-Bengaluru, Vijay has previously worked with Tata Motors, Mumbai, and Asian Age, Bengaluru. Vijay also teaches sports writing at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.

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India’s Mohammed Shami celebrates after taking the wicket of New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra during the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ODI between India and New Zealand.

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | I bowled good line and length and took whatever came my way: Mohammed Shami

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Taking a time machine to the Montieth Road of the past

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Virat Kohli plays a shot during his splendid knock at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand in Dharamsala on October 22, 2023.

Kohli masterminds India’s chase after Shami burst at ICC World Cup against New Zealand

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Dravid, left, also lauded the spin duo of Ravindra Jadeja, right, and Kuldeep Yadav for the manner in which they bowled during the middle overs.

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs NZ | Rahul Dravid ‘respectfully disagrees’ with the average rating for Chennai and Ahmedabad pitches

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India’s Virat Kohli with teammates during a practice session on the eve of the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World ODI match between India and New Zealand.

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Top of the table showdown pits clinical India and smooth-sailing New Zealand

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Captain’s pride: Jadeja has struck in the middle overs to turn the tide India’s way in the matches so far.

Hardik, Jadeja and Rahul key to India’s team balance

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Spin king: Jadeja’s accurate spells have been working wonders in the middle-overs.

We pick a squad we feel is the best for that wicket: India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey

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India’s Shubman Gill during a practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.

India in perfect space but Bangladesh can be a tricky customer

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Strike force: Siraj and Bumrah have combined well to deal timely blows.

Consistent India has set it up nicely for tougher battles on the road ahead

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Virat Kohli during practice session at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune.

Cricket World Cup 2023 IND vs BAN | Indian team opts to practise at full strength

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Strike force: Bumrah’s ability to dent the opposition at different phases of the game makes him a threat.

Jasprit Bumrah — one of a kind among the pantheon of Indian speed merchants

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Afghanistan bowler Fazal Farooqi being greeted by teammates after the wicket of Jonathan Bairstow during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Match against England at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.

Cricket World Cup 2023 ENG vs AFG | The tournament, despite its ‘early days’ caveat, has finally come alive!

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Man of the moment: The seemingly effortless sixes, delicate cuts and vanilla-melting drives were all there in Rohit’s knock against Pakistan on Saturday.

Cricket World Cup 2023 | Life has come a full circle for Rohit Sharma

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Turning point: Once Siraj castled a well-set Babar, the Pakistan innings disintegrated.

Cricket World Cup 2023 Ind vs Pak | I have faith in myself and I am happy with the way I bowled, says Mohammed Siraj

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