This year held a significance that transcended the role of being a mere host for the tournament; it became a defining moment as they etched their name into the annals of cricket history with their second championship win.

The 2011 victory marked India’s second title in the ODI World Cup, with their initial win dating back to 1983 when the iconic Kapil Dev led them to their maiden championship.

However, despite the jubilation following the 2011 victory, subsequent campaigns proved elusive in delivering additional titles, leaving India yearning for more silverware. On the other end of the spectrum, Australia has unequivocally cemented its reputation as a formidable force in the history of the ODI World Cup, proudly displaying an impressive tally of five championship titles in their name. Two of these coveted championships were clinched under the leadership of the legendary Ricky Ponting.

Turning our attention to the inaugural World Cup winners, West Indies, they indeed secured another title in a subsequent edition but have not tasted the sweet nectar of championship victory since their triumphant campaign in 1979. Meanwhile, among the cricketing nations, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and England each have their ODI World Cup glory, a single victory to cherish in the rich tapestry of cricketing history.

With the 13th edition of the World Cup, cricket lovers across the globe are buzzing with anticipation. Their curiosity is piqued as they eagerly await the unveiling of records and statistics from this illustrious event. In that spirit, presented below is a comprehensive compilation of all the World Cup-winning teams, their captains, the standout Players of the Match in the final showdowns, and the exceptional Players of the Series who have indelibly marked their place on cricket’s grandest stage.

Following Australia’s victory over England in the first Test at Edgbaston, former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has highlighted the numerous questions England must address.

In a thrilling finale to a gripping five-day battle, Australian captain Pat Cummins secured a remarkable two-wicket triumph for his team over England. Ponting pinpointed Jonny Bairstow’s wicket-keeping errors as a significant factor contributing to England’s defeat.

“In my view, England now face more queries than Australia. Not only do they need to evaluate their style of play, but they also have selection concerns arising from the first Test,” Ponting expressed.

“Jonny Bairstow had a subpar performance behind the stumps, putting down approximately four chances. On placid pitches, where flat wickets are desired, a keeper cannot afford to make such mistakes. Isolated from the overall context, some argue that these errors alone could have cost them the Test match. England must address these issues, while Australia, having emerged victorious, will face far fewer inquiries.”

The first Ashes Test showcased England’s aggressive ‘Bazball’ approach, featuring attacking batting displays, experimental field placements, and an early declaration by Stokes.

Ponting believes that this defeat will intensify the pressure on England as they prepare for the second Test at Lord’s.

“I anticipate a significant examination for England. It will truly test their style of play, as well as their leadership and coaching. After the first day, when people were questioning Australia’s negativity and how they would counter England’s strategies, Australia ultimately emerged triumphant.”

The information you provided about the ICC World Test Championship and the potential changes in the Indian playing XI is accurate. India will indeed face Australia in the WTC final starting on June 7, 2023, in London. The Indian team will be missing some key players like KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah due to various injuries.

To replace KL Rahul, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan, who is yet to make his Test debut. Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has expressed his opinion that Ishan Kishan could bring an X-factor to the team and should be included in the playing XI for the crucial WTC final.

Ponting also suggested that all-rounder Hardik Pandya could be valuable for India in a one-off Test match like the WTC final. Pandya has been performing well in white-ball cricket and has been bowling consistently in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, Pandya himself had previously ruled himself out of contention for Test cricket until he feels he has earned his spot by going through the grind and performing consistently in the longer format.

It remains to be seen how the Indian team management and selectors will approach the selection of the playing XI for the WTC final and whether they will consider the inclusion of Ishan Kishan and/or Hardik Pandya based on the available options and the team’s requirements.

India’s World Cup-winning cricketer Virender Sehwag has questioned Ricky Ponting’s coaching in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former Indian batsman blames the Australian coach for Delhi Capitals’ consecutive losses. Meanwhile, Sehwag compared Rinku Singh of Kolkata Knight Riders with India’s legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar. Delhi Capitals are in the IPL points table. So far they have played five matches in which Ricky Ponting’s men have lost each of them. The team is at the bottom of the points table. Ricky Ponting took charge of the Delhi Capitals in 2018. Since then, he has led the team to the playoffs in three of the four seasons. Although the team did not win the championship, it was the runner-up once. Delhi could not play in the playoffs in the last season but the team was in a good position in the points table. Former player Virender Sehwag blames Ricky Ponting for Delhi’s collapse in the ongoing IPL season. He made these comments in an interview with Cricbuzz after the loss to Punjab Kings on Saturday (April 15). Sehwag said, ‘Ponting is amazing as a coach. He has done a great job for Delhi. Delhi played the final under his coaching. He took Delhi to the playoffs every season. But when a team wins, we give credit to the coach. Now Delhi has lost but the coach has to take responsibility. Because he has failed to increase the confidence of the players. Meanwhile, Virender Sehwag has compared Kolkata Knight Riders sensation Rinku Singh to Sachin Tendulkar.

However, Sehwag commented that Ringku Singh will never be able to hit 6 sixes in 6 balls despite his praise. He said, ‘Tendulkar was the hope of the Indian national team at one time. If he plays well, the whole team plays well. Having Tendulkar in the team in the 90s did not mean winning matches was impossible. Rinku Singh is also doing like Tendulkar in KKR. Rinku’s presence in the team means that KKR’s chances of winning the match increase. But I think Rinku will never be able to hit six sixes in six balls. Sehwag is not associated with any team in this event in IPL. However, he is regularly seen as a commentator.

The Delhi coach is not happy with the team’s performance in the first match. Ponting also warned the team by crediting the two opposing cricketers. According to him, repeating the same mistake will cost you dearly. Delhi Capitals could not start the IPL in the expected rhythm. David Warner’s team lost by 50 runs to Lucknow Super Giants. Why did this happen in the first match? Delhi coach Ricky Ponting found the reason. Ponting blamed the team’s poor bowling and poor fielding for the loss in the first match. The coach of Delhi also accepted that nothing good can be expected from such a performance. Ponting said after the game on Saturday, “It is not difficult to accept that the opposition team scored more runs than they could have scored. The fielding did not help us at all. After the first four overs, our fielding was pretty bad.”The former captain of Australia cited the failure to catch as one of the reasons for the team’s loss. He said, “We wasted a few chances due to bad fielding. We had to pay for Kyle Myers’ catch. But he took advantage of the opportunity. Hit 2 fours and 7 sixes. He gave the opponent a chance to get out with a personal score of 14 runs. Ponting also said, “After we took the catch, Myers started batting aggressively.

Especially chose our spinners. His innings are a lesson for us. We need to sharpen our fielding. Do not repeat such mistakes. The cost of wasted opportunities cannot be overstated. According to Ponting, scoring 190 or more runs on the Lucknow wicket was not easy. But Lokesh Rahul’s party did that. For this, besides giving credit to the batters of the opposing team, he blamed the poor performance of his team. Ponting is also not happy with the team’s bowling. He said, “There were 16 sixes against us. From this, it is understood how we said. 16 sixes proved that our bowling was not up to expectations. Bowling like that makes it difficult to bring yourself back into the fight, In my opinion, they just hit five great fours. There was a lot of dew on the field. So it was easier to bat in the second innings. We have to analyze the reasons why we lost.”Delhi coach also praised Lucknow bowler Mark Wood. Wood took 5 wickets with 14 runs in Saturday’s match. Ponting said, “Wood is a world-class cricketer. Be aware of your work. We knew what kind of bowler he was. I couldn’t do that either. As the competition progresses, Wood can become more formidable.”

Winning Tests on Indian soil is complex for non-Asian teams. Even a legendary captain like Ricky Ponting could not win Australia’s Test in Indian conditions. But the exception here is Steven Smith. He played again on Indian soil in white clothes. Sandpaper was banned in the ball-tampering scandal. He who lost the captaincy did not return after that. But in the emergency, it was Steven Smith who showed Velki. Bajimat took over the captaincy in the absence of Pat Cummins. Australia’s most iconic Test win on Indian soil was led by L Smith.

After 2004, Ajira tasted victory for the second time in India. And the two wins came under Smith’s captaincy. Earlier, Australia had defeated India in Pune Test in 2017 in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Smith’s team won this time in Indore. Steve Smith has done what the Ricky Ponting-Allan boarders could not do in white. Ponting, one of Ajid’s most successful captains, could not win a single one after leading 7 Tests on Indian wickets. Captain Smith got 2 wins in 5 matches.

Pat Cummins’ Australia team was ignored in the first two Tests of the series in Nagpur and Delhi. Amidst such pressure, the discussion of making Smith the captain started after giving the victory to the visitors with responsibility.Although Smith himself is not thinking about it at all. Said, it is Cummins team now. They want to proceed with his plan. The final of the Test Championship will be held in June. Australia has already confirmed the last. At Lord’s, under the leadership of Cummins, Ajira will do great things, and lift the title – this is the hope of Smith.

In an ICC video, Ponting said, “Panth is my favorite cricketer. Two days after the incident, I was spoken to on the phone. It was a very scary time. Not only Panth but everyone. At such a young age, the whole world is playing on the cricket field. Hope to see him back on the field soon.

Added Ponting, “A cricketer like him never changes. Cricketers like him do not grow on trees. But instead of him, a cricketer must be taken into the team. Especially that wicketkeeper-batter. Even if he is not physically fit, he is still wanted in the team. Not only the captain but also the leader of the team. Everyone loves him so much because of his demeanor, smile, and ability to have fun. If he can travel with the team, I want him in the dugout every game. I want to meet him when Australia plays in Delhi. Let’s see if that’s possible.”

Ponting said that Panth will be on the list of six-seven best batsmen in the world. However, he could not have imagined that he would play so well in the Test. In the words of the former Audi skipper, “Initially it looked like he would succeed in T20 and ODI cricket. But the opposite happened. Playing great in Tests. The Test against Australia could also be important. Everyone saw how he played in Australia. I can swear that he was looking at this series. The whole world was waiting to see him.”

Incidentally, Panth may be discharged from the hospital in the next few days. Similar news from the hospital sources. He will continue the nursing process at home. Panth will be under strict observation even if he is at home. According to hospital sources, Panth has undergone major surgery on his medial collateral ligament (MCL). In addition, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is slightly
Surgery done. Doctors estimate that the remaining ligaments, which are injured, will gradually heal.

“I am overwhelmed and grateful for the love and well wishes I have received since the accident,” Panth wrote on Twitter last Monday. Very happy to report that my surgery was a success. The process of returning to cricket has begun. I am ready for the challenges that await in the coming days. Many thanks to the Board of Cricket in India, Secretary Jai Shah, and government officials for standing by me in such a great way.”

In a second tweet, Panth wrote, “Want to thank all the fans, teammates, doctors and physios from the bottom of my heart. Thank you so much for the constant encouragement. Looking forward to seeing everyone on the field.”