ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

England’s road to World Cup victory was planned to perfection over the last four years

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them,” wrote William Shakespeare in Twelfth Night, but some, England’s cricket team in particular, plan it. 

Jul 15, 2019, 06:17 AM IST

Kane Williamson puts brave face on as New Zealand suffer narrow World Cup final defeat

Kane Williamson tried to smile through the pain though you could see this one would sting for some time.

Jul 15, 2019, 06:05 AM IST

Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer star in Super Over as England lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time

England are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time after Jofra Archer held his nerve to help beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over at Lord’s.

Jul 15, 2019, 06:02 AM IST

Ben Stokes: Man of the Match in New Zealand vs England ICC World Cup final

Ben Stokes made his presence felt, stitching a partnership of 110 runs with Jos Buttler following the dismissal of skipper Eoin Morgan. 

Jul 15, 2019, 02:13 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019 final: New Zealand vs England--Statistical Highlights

England emerged victorious in their first final of the Cricket World Cup having been a part of four such finals so far. New Zealand, on the other hand, recorded their second defeat in as many Cricket World Cup finals. 

Jul 15, 2019, 00:48 AM IST

Rohit Sharma finishes with most runs in ICC World Cup 2019

Despite crashing out of the 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup in the semi-finals, India continued to shine in different statistics tables. One of those shining light for the Indian side was opener and vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who finished as the highest run-scorer in this year's cricket's showpiece event. 

Jul 15, 2019, 00:38 AM IST

England win ICC World Cup 2019 in Super Over after incredible tie against New Zealand

Ben Stokes emerged hero for the 60 million hearts across the country, 30000 of which were seated, well, not quite, at the home of cricket. 

 

Jul 15, 2019, 00:24 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar names Virat Kohli as captain of his World Cup XI, picks Pandya, Jadeja as all-rounders

Tendulkar has picked New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson for number three spot ahead of Kohli and this is again a wise decision because Williamson has batted superbly at that position and went on to score 578 runs.

Jul 14, 2019, 23:01 PM IST

Kane Williamson captain of Sunil Gavaskar's World Cup XI, Rohit Sharma, David Warner openers

On Sunday, Kane Williamson became the highest run-scoring skipper in the single World Cup edition during the final clash of the ongoing marquee event between New Zealand and England at iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London.

Jul 14, 2019, 20:07 PM IST

Kane Williamson breaks Mahela Jayawardene's 12-year-old record at World Cup 2019 final

Williamson eventually departed for 53-ball 30 runs during the final clash of the 2019 World Cup.

Jul 14, 2019, 17:27 PM IST

Are India the ‘new chokers’ of world cricket in ICC tournaments, statistics reveal so

It is to be noted that India have faced defeat in five big knockout matches in ICC tournaments in the last five years. 

Jul 14, 2019, 16:53 PM IST

New Zealand's key players against England in ICC World Cup 2019 final

New Zealand are all set to take on England in the final match of ICC Men's World Cup 2019 at Lord's in London on July 14

Jul 14, 2019, 14:53 PM IST

New Zealand vs England, World Cup 2019 final: As it happened

England lifted their maiden ICC World Cup trophy after emerging victorious following a super over against New Zealand in the final of the ICC World Cup 2019. 

Jul 14, 2019, 14:22 PM IST

England's World Cup squad brings the world together, literally

From players born in South Africa to those with Pakistani heritage, the English team is as diverse as it can get this World Cup.

Jul 14, 2019, 13:19 PM IST

Virat Kohli has no favourite in ICC World Cup final but says New Zealand can be dangerous

Ahead of the high octane clash between New Zealand vs England, India captain Virat Kohli revealed how New Zealand is capable of defeating England if the conditions are right.

Jul 14, 2019, 13:12 PM IST

World Cup 2019: England, New Zealand on the verge of realising a long, overdue dream

After six weeks and 47 gruelling matches, England and New Zealand have assured us a brand new World Cup winner, and the world cannot thank them enough.

Jul 14, 2019, 11:22 AM IST

New era beckons as New Zealand, England gun for maiden World Cup glory

A win for New Zealand will mean a victory against all odds and a victory for England is one that is long overdue.

Jul 14, 2019, 11:01 AM IST

Shoaib Akhtar predicts the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 ahead of England-New Zealand clash

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has predicted the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 ahead of the high octane clash between England and New Zealand at Lord's, London on Sunday.

Jul 14, 2019, 09:39 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019 final: All eyes on weather as England take on New Zealand

Cricket fans around the globe will get a first-time World Cup champion on Sunday (July 14) as long as the weather permits a full day's play.

Jul 14, 2019, 09:23 AM IST