ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Numbers behind ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
Eoin Morgan’s England have won hearts and broken records on the way to lifting their maiden World Cup and here are 2019 Cricket World Cup heroes in numbers.
15 July 2019, 14:07 PM
Shakib named in the ICC World Cup 2019 best XI
Shakib Al Hasan has been named in the ICC World Cup 2019 team of the tournament after his brilliant stint in the tournament by ICC. He is the only Bangladesh player to be named on the squad.
15 July 2019, 11:23 AM
Five runs should have been awarded instead of six: Taufel
Former international umpire Simon Taufel says that England should have been awarded five runs instead of the six they were actually awarded in their enthralling final against New Zealand, that saw England clinch their maiden World Cup on boundary count after both the 50-over game and the ensuing super over ended in a tie at Lord’s in London yesterday.
15 July 2019, 10:11 AM
Stokes revels in redemption story as England make World Cup history
Ben Stokes started England's march to World Cup glory with a catch to remember and ended their historic campaign weeping tears of joy as victory against New Zealand completed a personal tale of redemption.
15 July 2019, 06:32 AM
Cricket World Cup team of the tournament
England won the World Cup for the first time after beating New Zealand in Sunday's thrilling final at Lord's, bringing the curtain down on a dramatic event featuring some superb individual performances.
15 July 2019, 06:21 AM
England v New Zealand: World Cup final talking points
England beat New Zealand to win their first World Cup in the most dramatic fashion at Lord's on Sunday.
15 July 2019, 06:13 AM
England captain Morgan hails 'superhuman' World Cup hero Stokes
Eoin Morgan paid tribute to the "almost superhuman" Ben Stokes after the all-rounder played a pivotal role in England's stunning Super Over win against New Zealand in a thrilling final at Lord's on Sunday.
15 July 2019, 06:07 AM
Queen salutes England after World Cup glory
The Queen sent her congratulations to England's World Cup winners after their incredible triumph against New Zealand on Sunday.
15 July 2019, 06:01 AM
Stokes wisdom helped in Super Over, says England's Archer
Reassuring words by England all-rounder Ben Stokes helped Jofra Archer overcome nerves before the Super Over that won the hosts their maiden cricket World Cup crown in an extraordinary final against New Zealand on Sunday, the fast bowler said.
15 July 2019, 04:38 AM
New Zealand fans agonise after defeat in thrilling final
Cricket fans in New Zealand were heartbroken on Monday after their team came excruciatingly close to a maiden cricket World Cup victory, only to lose to England on total boundaries scored.
15 July 2019, 04:18 AM
What they said
I am lost for words. I can’t believe what has happened. I can’t get my head around it. I thought it was gone needing 30 off 16. It has probably been the best day for cricket in this country. I feel like everything that has happened today is destiny.
14 July 2019, 21:51 PM
The CUP FINALLY COMES HOME
After a nailbiting finish in the final of the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, England were on the winning side for the first time. England’s young pacer Jofra Archer kept New Zealand to 15 runs, helping the hosts win on boundary-count. Wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler effected the last run-out before England captain Eoin Morgan proudly lifted the trophy.
14 July 2019, 21:29 PM
I still can’t believe it: Morgan
England captain Eoin Morgan admitted he believed his side’s shot at World Cup glory had gone on Sunday before a thrilling twist saw the hosts lift the trophy for the first time after a Super Over.
14 July 2019, 21:17 PM
I don’t know how they won it: Williamson
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson was a little confused and understandably devastated after his team lost the World Cup final to England in bizarre circumstances at Lord’s on Sunday.
14 July 2019, 21:14 PM
Cricket’s greatest celebration
‘The world’s greatest cricket celebration’ was the tagline for the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. Yesterday, the catchy marketing slogan was proven true by two of the most deserving teams in champions England and runners-up New Zealand. The high
14 July 2019, 21:14 PM
Kane Williamson adjudged Player of the Tournament
Kane Williamson was handed "Player of the Tournament" award during the prize giving ceremony at the end of the final at Lords.
14 July 2019, 18:59 PM
Mr Efficient
England pacer Liam Plunkett was a vital component for the hosts during the 2019 World Cup and the right-arm seamer once again displayed his abilities in the final against New Zealand. The 34-year-old was brilliant with the ball, picking up three crucial Kiwi wickets
14 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Hattrick Heroes
Mohammad Shami became only the second Indian bowler after Chetan Sharma in 1987 to take a World Cup hattrick with a magnificent final over in a thrilling match against Afghanistan.
14 July 2019, 18:00 PM
Breakout performers at the World Cup
Australia wicketkeeper-batsman Alex Carey rose to every challenge that presented itself throughout the World Cup and with a cool and
14 July 2019, 18:00 PM
The world cup final at a glance
The World Cup started in breathtaking fashion as members of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment display team delivered the match ball. In attendance were many famous names. Pictured here are Carribean legends Brian Lara and Clive Lloyd alongside Australia legend Steve Waugh. There were crowds elsewhere too, with Trafalgar Square in central London filled to the brim.
14 July 2019, 18:00 PM