Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was on Thursday named in India's final 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup. Ashwin, 37, replaces Axar Patel, who had been named in the provisional squad but did not recover from his left quadriceps strain. Read more on TOI
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The Cricket ODI World Cup, officially known as the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, is an international cricket tournament held every four years. It is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and is considered the pinnacle event in One Day International (ODI) cricket. The first Cricket ODI World Cup was held in 1975 in England, and it has since become one of the most-watched sporting events in the world. The tournament features teams from different countries that compete against each other in a round-robin format, followed by knockout stages leading to the final. The format of the World Cup has evolved over the years. Initially, the tournament consisted of eight teams, but it has expanded to include up to 14 teams in recent editions. The teams are divided into groups, and each team plays against every other team in their group. The top teams from each group then advance to the knockout stages, which include quarterfinals, semifinals, and ultimately the final. Australia has been the most successful team in the Cricket ODI World Cup, winning the tournament a record five times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015). Other notable winners include India (twice in 1983 and 2011) and the West Indies (twice in 1975 and 1979). The World Cup has produced some memorable moments and performances from players. Sachin Tendulkar of India holds the record for the most runs scored in World Cups, with 2,278 runs in six tournaments. Glenn McGrath of Australia is the leading wicket-taker in World Cups, with 71 wickets. The 2019 Cricket ODI World Cup was held in England and Wales, and it saw England winning their first-ever World Cup title by defeating New Zealand in a thrilling super over finish. This edition also saw some high-scoring matches, with teams like England and India setting new records for the highest total in a World Cup match. The next edition of the Cricket ODI World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in 2023. It promises to be an exciting tournament as teams from around the world compete for cricket's most prestigious prize.
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