This World Cup is Indian cricket’s coming-of-age moment

The top order is firing, the middle order has proved its mettle when needed, they are enjoying each other’s success, and coach Rahul Dravid’s plan seems to be working. But the revelation of this Cup has been the consistency of the pace bowling attack.

07 November, 202315 min
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