Cricket World Cup

Century at Lord’s helps Imam Ul-Haq emerge from his uncle’s shadow

Imam Ul-Haq shoulders such heavy responsibility for a man whose best years are only just beginning.

Jul 06, 2019, 12:17 PM IST

Shoaib Malik retires from ODIs after Pakistan's World Cup 2019 journey ends

Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik on Friday announced his retirement from ODIs after Pakistan's World Cup 2019 journey came to an end at Lord's. He had retired from Test cricket in 2016.

Jul 06, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

Mashrafe Mortaza full of praise for Shakib as Bangladesh bow out of the World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan was a class above for Bangladesh this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – and captain Mashrafe Mortaza couldn’t help but feel sorry for his record-breaking all-rounder.

Jul 06, 2019, 08:53 AM IST

Liton Das pleased with how Bangladesh competed in English conditions at the World Cup

Holding their own in unfamiliar conditions is a positive to savour for batsman Liton Das despite Bangladesh’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ending at Lord’s.

Jul 06, 2019, 08:12 AM IST

Big score against Sri Lanka can help Rohit Sharma break 3 World Cup records

India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma has justified his tag as one of the best-limited overs batsmen thus far at the ongoing World Cup.

Jul 06, 2019, 06:50 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: In-form India gear up for Sri Lanka challenge

The game between in-form India and out-of-form Sri Lanka at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Saturday might be a dead rubber of sorts on paper, but a lot is at stake if one digs in deep.

Jul 05, 2019, 13:05 PM IST

Pakistan eye unrealistic 500 runs against Bangladesh as World Cup semi-final spot looks impossible

Pakistan's dream of securing a spot in the semi-finals came crashing down after England registered a win against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2019 match on Wednesday at Chester-le-Street. The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led team was hoping the result would go its way but England's progression to the semi-final has hampered all their chances.

Jul 05, 2019, 12:50 PM IST

Tahir prepares for farewell, says the future of South Africa is in good hands

Imran Tahir is expecting his 107th and final ODI to be emotional but remains convinced the future of South African cricket is in safe hands.

Jul 05, 2019, 10:20 AM IST

Carlos Brathwaite keen for West Indies to follow England’s lead ahead of the next World Cup in India

It was a bittersweet ending to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 for the West Indies but Carlos Brathwaite has urged the team to follow England’s example over the next four years.

Jul 05, 2019, 06:36 AM IST

Not sure if Mayank Agarwal is the right choice: Mohammad Kaif

Former India batsman Mohammad Kaif said on Tuesday that his only problem with Mayank Agarwal being called up as a replacement for the injured Vijay Shankar for the ongoing World Cup is the lack of matches the 28-year-old Karnataka batsman has under his belt.

Jul 02, 2019, 17:17 PM IST

Mayank Agarwal to join Team India in Leeds on Wednesday

Right-handed batsman Mayank Agarwal, who has been named as a replacement for Vijay Shankar for the ongoing World Cup, will join Team India in Leeds on Wednesday, BCCI confirmed this development in a statement on Tuesday.

Jul 02, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

Sania Mirza turns expert for Wimbledon 2019

Tennis star Sania Mirza will join broadcasters Star Sports as an expert to analyze the day-to-day action of the ongoing Wimbledon for fans across the country.

Jul 02, 2019, 14:44 PM IST

Dale Steyn joins Euro T20 Slam

South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has joined the Euro T20 Slam as a 'marquee player'.

Jul 02, 2019, 13:38 PM IST

Angelo Mathews did fantastic job with ball: Dimuth Karunaratne

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne was mighty pleased with Angelo Mathews who picked up the crucial wicket of Nicolas Pooran and helped his side register a 23-run win in a nervy World Cup encounter at Riverside Ground on Monday.

Jul 02, 2019, 11:58 AM IST

Will try to restore our lost pride in India series:Nicholas Pooran

West Indies' Nicholas Pooran, who scored a brilliant century in his side's narrow defeat to Sri Lanka, is hoping that the team can learn from its disappointing World Cup campaign and restore their pride in their next series against India.

Jul 02, 2019, 11:16 AM IST

Dhananjaya De Silva eyeing India win to end World Cup on high

Spinner Dhananjaya de Silva is eyeing an upset against India in Sri Lanka’s final match to lift his side into fifth place in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 group table.

Jul 02, 2019, 11:01 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Rusty Mathews thwarts Windies historic run chase

Angelo Mathews hadn’t bowled a ball in an ODI for 18 months, and hadn’t even bowled in the nets all-tournament for Sri Lanka.

Jul 02, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

Virat Kohli seen eating burger during India's loss to England, photo goes viral

The 'burger' jokes made a comeback on Twitter soon after India lost to England by 31 runs in Birmingham's Edgbaston on June 30. Virat Kohli, whose 'Men in Orange' performed decently but couldn't match up to Eoin Morgan-led team's energy, was spotted having burger during the India vs England match.  

Jul 01, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Vijay Shankar ruled out of ICC World Cup 2019 with toe injury, Mayank Agarwal named replacement

Vijat Shankar had joined the playing eleven as a replacement for opener Shikhar Dhawan, who was earlier ruled out of the tournament with a thumb injury. His replacement is Mayank Agarwal, a right-handed batsman from Karnataka.

Jul 01, 2019, 13:45 PM IST

MS Dhoni criticized for 'baffling' approach against England

Wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni once again found himself at the receiving end for his lack of intent during India's first defeat in the ongoing World Cup as they lost to England by 31 runs at Edgbaston.

Jul 01, 2019, 10:34 AM IST