TOI sources said that the HPCA Stadium outfield has been infested by fungus and ICC's head pitch consultant Andy Atkinson raised a red flag immediately. Atkinson was in India and finished inspecting all the venues by the first week of September. Read more on TOI
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The Cricket World Cup is an international cricket tournament held every four years. It is organized by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and features teams from all over the world. The first Cricket World Cup was held in 1975 in England, with the West Indies emerging as the champions. Since then, the tournament has grown in popularity and has become one of the most-watched sporting events globally. The format of the Cricket World Cup has evolved over the years. Initially, the tournament had a round-robin format, where all teams played against each other and the top two teams advanced to the final. However, since 1992, the tournament has followed a group stage and knockout format. The teams are divided into groups, and the top teams from each group proceed to the knockout stage, which includes quarter-finals, semi-finals, and a final. The number of participating teams in the Cricket World Cup has also changed over time. In the early editions, there were only eight teams, but it has now expanded to include 10 teams. The teams qualify for the tournament through regional qualifying tournaments, with the top teams from each region earning a spot in the Cricket World Cup. Australia is the most successful team in the history of the Cricket World Cup, having won the tournament a record five times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, and 2015). Other notable winners include India (1983, 2011), West Indies (1975, 1979), and Pakistan (1992). The Cricket World Cup has produced several iconic moments and performances over the years. From the heroics of Sir Vivian Richards and Clive Lloyd to the explosive batting of Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, the tournament has witnessed some of the finest cricketing talents. The upcoming Cricket World Cup is scheduled to be held in India in 2023. It is expected to be a highly competitive tournament, with teams from around the world vying for cricket's most prestigious prize.