ICC World Cup 2019

Cricket World Cup 2019: Eoin Morgan's England not about to fall apart ahead of semi-finals

Since losing to India 1-2 in January 2017, England have won 42 of 54 completed ODIs. 

Jun 25, 2019, 11:54 AM IST

Cricket World Cup 2019: England and Australia renew rivalry at Lord's, with semi-finals in striking distance

England are in a bit of a squeeze, having slipped to fourth place on the World Cup points table after losing to Sri Lanka in the upset of the tournament. 

Jun 25, 2019, 11:33 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: History will judge Mushfiqur Rahim’s old tricks kindly

As a Master of History, Mushfiqur Rahim will be familiar with comparisons between the present and the past.

Jun 25, 2019, 11:29 AM IST

World Cup has provided Afghanistan with a valuable learning experience, says Samiullah Shinwari

Results have not gone their way, but Afghanistan have been learning from their losses through the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Jun 25, 2019, 10:29 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Jason Roy ruled out of England's game against Australia

England opener Jason Roy has been ruled out for their highly anticipated World Cup clash against Australia here on Tuesday.

Jun 25, 2019, 08:07 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan eyeing record books with bat and ball

Shakib Al Hasan is making history look easy at this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup but the all-rounder knows his fine form must continue if Bangladesh are to make the semi-finals.

Jun 25, 2019, 07:59 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Gulbadin Naib blames Afghanistan’s fielding for defeat by Bangladesh

Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib insisted his side’s fielding – and not the stunning individual effort of Shakib Al Hasan – made the difference in Bangladesh’s 62-run win on Monday.

Jun 25, 2019, 07:14 AM IST

World Cup 2019: Shakib Al Hasan's fifer guides Bangladesh to 62-run win over Afghanistan

Heading into Monday's clash, Afghanistan--who are out of the 2019 World Cup after losing all of their first five matches--will look to capitalise on their performance against India and eye to seal their first victory of the tournament. 
 

Jun 24, 2019, 14:39 PM IST

Pakistan win against South Africa opens up World Cup 2019 semi-final race

The World Cup is alive. Well, three of the top four look safe, but a few wins here and there and we may get a surprise fourth entrant. And hey, now that the rain has held off and we’ve had several thrillers in the span of a few days, its actually turned out to be a pretty fun tournament.

Jun 24, 2019, 14:11 PM IST

Sarfaraz Ahmed & Co's fielding efforts leaving a lot to be desired

There are certain things which can be associated with Pakistan cricket: decent batting, exceptional fast bowling, and poor fielding. The country, which has produced brilliant pacers and batsmen over the years, have just not been able to produce exceptional fielders. And that has once again been on display in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.

Jun 24, 2019, 13:52 PM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: England take on arch-rivals Australia in crucial tie

After suffering a shock defeat against Sri Lanka, England will look to return to winning ways and take one step closer towards the semi-finals when they face arch-rivals Australia in their crucial World Cup game at the iconic Lord's on Tuesday.

Jun 24, 2019, 13:41 PM IST

Play fearless cricket in remaining games: Shoaib Akhtar tells Pakistan

Pleased with Pakistan's convincing win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture, former speedster Shoaib Akhtar is hoping that Sarfaraz Ahmed and the boys play fearless cricket in the remaining games and make it to the semi-finals.

Jun 24, 2019, 11:50 AM IST

We're alive and kicking, says Pakistan head coach

believes Pakistan's win over South Africa in their crucial World Cup fixture will shut some people for a while who went all guns blazing at his team post their defeat against India.

Jun 24, 2019, 11:47 AM IST

Haris batted like Buttler against South Africa: Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed was all praise for left-handed batsman Haris Sohail for his Jos Buttler-style batting against South Africa during his side's 49-run victory in their crucial World Cup fixture at the Lord's.

Jun 24, 2019, 11:40 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Gulbadin optimistic as Afghanistan spinners prepare for Bangladesh challenge

Afghanistan have improved steadily over the past couple of matches and Gulbadin Naib believes his cohort of highly-rated spinners have what it takes to topple the world’s best. 

Jun 24, 2019, 08:50 AM IST

Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan cricket team is alive and kicking, warns coach Mickey Arthur

On Sunday, Pakistan beat South Africa by 49 runs to stay in contention for the semi-finals. For Arthur, this win has come as proof that the team he coaches can play competitive cricket.

Jun 24, 2019, 07:16 AM IST

Cricket World Cup 2019: In hopes of an ecstatic crescendo, Pakistan hit the high notes and low

Sarfaraz Ahmed's team tried to make magical music at Lord’s. They hit some high notes, dropped too low at other junctures and then at times went totally tone-deaf.

Jun 24, 2019, 06:58 AM IST

South Africa’s batsmen aiming to build on starts and score big in final games, says David Miller

South Africa’s batsmen head into their final two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup fixtures looking to convert starts into long stints at the crease, according to middle-order batsman David Miller.

Jun 24, 2019, 06:52 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Imran Tahir proves that age is no boundary for skill and enthusiasm

South Africa’s premier leg-spinner dived low to his right and plucked the ball just millimeters from the ground.

Jun 24, 2019, 06:25 AM IST