Dhawan out of World Cup

India’s opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the rest of their World Cup campaign after fracturing his thumb earlier in the tournament, the country’s cricket board (BCCI) said on Wednesday.
19 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Mashrafe eyes fresh Australia scalp at World Cup

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza says his side's astonishing win against Australia in 2005 will mean nothing as he plots another famous victory over the defending world champions.
19 June 2019, 17:08 PM

‘We want to get Shakib out early’

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been in a rich vein of form with the bat in the ongoing cricket World Cup, becoming the highest run-getter in the tournament. He is making runs and making them fast with a lot of authority. Australia’s Alex Carey said that the plan is to get Shakib’s wicket early.
19 June 2019, 12:23 PM

Afghanistan's World Cup players in restaurant row

Police were called after members of the Afghanistan squad were involved in an altercation at a Manchester restaurant on Monday.
19 June 2019, 12:10 PM

India's Dhawan ruled out of the World Cup

India opener Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a fractured finger, the Board of Control for Cricket in India announces.
19 June 2019, 11:57 AM

Mother's pride sees Shahidi carry on after bouncer blow

Afghanistan's Hashmatullah Shahidi says his desire not to worry his mother was the main reason he got back up after being felled by a Mark Wood bouncer in a World Cup match against England on Tuesday.
19 June 2019, 11:49 AM

Kane scores a century as NZ win a thriller

Captain Kane Williamson's patient unbeaten century led New Zealand to a tense four-wicket victory over South Africa in a low-scoring Cricket World Cup match at Edgbaston on Wednesday.
19 June 2019, 08:23 AM

Morgan surprises himself

England captain Eoin Morgan said he never thought he could shatter a six-hitting record or blast a century with a strike rate of over 200 after pulling off both in Tuesday's World Cup romp against Afghanistan.
19 June 2019, 05:11 AM

Australia's Stoinis 'a chance' to play against Bangladesh

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis is not guaranteed to play against Bangladesh on Thursday but is being retained in Australia's Cricket World Cup squad after fighting his way back to fitness, coach Justin Langer has confirmed.
19 June 2019, 04:54 AM

Naib defends Rashid after Morgan maulin

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib defended spin spearhead Rashid Khan after the 20-year-old bore the brunt of Eoin Morgan's record-breaking assault in their World Cup loss to England on Tuesday.
19 June 2019, 04:42 AM

De Kock urges calm

Quinton de Kock has told his South Africa teammates to keep their heads when they face New Zealand in a must-win World Cup match on Wednesday.
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

NZ expect SA to go for broke

New Zealand pace bowler Trent Boult has warned his side not to underestimate “hungry” South Africa as their troubled opponents fight for World Cup survival on Wednesday.
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Afghan president drops in to cheer on side

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani dropped in at Old Trafford on Tuesday to watch his side take on hosts and pre-tournament favourites
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Aussies summon spinner to prepare for Shakib

Shakib Al Hasan is in red hot form at the 2019 World Cup, picking up back-to-back tons to become the highest run-getter in the
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

HAPPY MOMENT

The crowds gathered at Old Trafford were treated to a magnificent batting display from England skipper Eoin Morgan during their World
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

WORLD CUP DIARY

The miserable weather that has hit much of England over the past week is a bane for cricketers looking to practise ahead of matches,
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘We were always behind Bangladesh’

West Indies assistant coach Roddy Estwick has warned his side the time for excuses is over after their latest World Cup defeat against
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Mr Efficient

England captain Eoin Morgan was in terrific form during their World Cup match against Afghanistan yesterday as the left-hander scored a
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Ngidi fit to play

South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi is expected to return for Wednesday’s must-win ICC World Cup game against New Zealand at
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Tahir two wickets away from history

Spinner Imran Tahir is on the verge of scripting World Cup history for South Africa when his team lock horns against New Zealand in a
18 June 2019, 18:00 PM