The ICC World Cup 2023 is just around the corner, and the excitement is building up among cricket fans all over the world. The tournament will be held in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023, and will feature 10 teams vying for the title.


Here are some of the latest news updates on the ICC World Cup 2023:


  1. The warm-up matches have been announced. The warm-up matches will be held from 29 September to 3 October across three venues in India - Guwahati, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram. Fans can buy tickets for the warm-up matches from 25 August.
  2. The final schedule has been released. The final schedule of the tournament has been released, and it features some exciting match-ups. The opening match will be between defending champions England and New Zealand on October 5 in Ahmedabad. The final will be played on November 19 in Ahmedabad as well.
  3. The squads have been announced. The squads for all 10 teams have been announced, and there are some big names in there. Virat Kohli will captain India, while Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand. Other star players in the tournament include Rohit Sharma, Joe Root, Steve Smith, and Kagiso Rabada.
  4. The pitches are expected to be batting-friendly. The pitches in India are generally batting-friendly, and this is expected to be the case for the ICC World Cup 2023 as well. This could mean that we see some high-scoring matches, and it could also make it difficult for the bowlers to defend totals.


ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up fixtures (All matches start at 14h00 IST):


Friday 29 September

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

  1. South Africa v Afghanistan, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
  2. New Zealand v Pakistan, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad


Saturday 30 September

  1. India v England, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  2. Australia v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram


Monday 2 October

  1. England v Bangladesh, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  2. New Zealand v South Africa, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram


Tuesday 3 October

  1. Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  2. India v Netherlands, Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram
  3. Pakistan v Australia, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad


The ICC World Cup 2023 is shaping up to be a great tournament, and it is sure to be a memorable event for cricket fans all over the world.