Weight off our shoulders, says Faf

Faf du Plessis felt a weight lift off his shoulders as South Africa earned their first win of the World Cup with a nine-wicket victory over
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Sledging Warner and Smith can backfire’

Sledging and booing Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner during the English summer will only push the duo to improve their
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

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We are really focusing on the Bangladesh strengths, that skilled hitting, trying to hit some space and go with what we have in terms of a
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

HAPPY MOMENT

The rivalry between India and Pakistan bears a special significance, considering how enthusiastic fans of both teams get whenever the two face each other on a cricket field.
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Starc keen to pitch up at every game

Preserving the fitness of Mitchell Starc has been a national obsession since he bowled Australia to the World Cup title in 2015, but the
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Windies have the firepower to go all the way, says Lloyd

They may have won just one match so far but Clive Lloyd feels the West Indies have got the firepower in both their batting and bowling
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Roach may be in for Russell

West Indies had a great start at the World Cup as a win over Pakistan prompted many to wonder if the side were dark horses for the title.
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Kohli fastest to 11k runs

India captain Virat Kohli broke a world record in the ICC World Cup 2019 match against Pakistan at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday.
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Mr Efficient

Indian opener Rohit Sharma has been in terrific form in the ongoing World Cup as the right-hander struck his second hundred of the
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘If it’s unorthodox but effective, we will go for it’

Bangladesh announced themselves at this World Cup with a comprehensive, all-round victory over South Africa. A washout and two
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Players should decide on game strategy’

Bangladesh started this World Cup campaign by looking within. Before the first match against South Africa, skipper Mashrafe Bin
16 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘A small ground is also good for us’

Small ground will favour Bangladesh batsmen, said Bangladesh skipper ahead of tomorrow’s match against West Indies.
16 June 2019, 15:00 PM

Mushfiqur ‘totally fine’

Bangladesh had an injury scare surrounding wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim after he was hit on the forearm by a Mustafizur Rahman bouncer during practice on Saturday, but skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza said that Mushfiqur was ‘totally fine’ the following day.
16 June 2019, 14:11 PM

Sarfaraz ignores Imran’s advice to bat first

Pakistan Prime Minister and former cricketer Imran Khan had tweeted that the current Pakistan Sarfaraz must choose to bat first if they win the toss. Sarfaraz ignored that advice and India piled up the runs with Rohit Sharma blazing to a 113-ball 140 and Virat Kohli hitting an unbeaten 71 before rain stopped play at Manchester today.
16 June 2019, 13:15 PM

Prolific Kohli breaks Tendulkar's record

Virat Kohli has notched yet another record as he reached the landmark of eleven thousand ODI runs and in the process becoming the fastest batsman to reach the mark, overtaking compatriot Sachin Tendulkar.
16 June 2019, 12:41 PM

Friendship bonds India-Pakistan fans despite rivalry

India and Pakistan may be preparing for a high-stakes World Cup match on Sunday but one Pakistan supporter made sure an Indian super-fan does not miss out on the occasion.
16 June 2019, 09:23 AM

India win comfortably over arch rivals Pakistan

India beat Pakistan by 89 runs (D/L method) on a rainy day. Rain stopped play twice.
16 June 2019, 08:23 AM

HAPPY MOMENT

Despite a brilliant start from Australia with the bat Sri Lanka managed to bounce back courtesy of some brilliant fielding and left-arm
15 June 2019, 18:00 PM

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You may not believe me but I see only the red or white ball, not the bowler delivering it. You should always be wary of the strength of an
15 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Windies are different, but so are we’

There were bouncers aplenty during Bangladesh’s batting practice at the Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton yesterday. That
15 June 2019, 18:00 PM