Interesting facts ahead of ENG-WI clash

The hosts England will be taking on the West Indies at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today. Ahead of this exciting fixture, let us look at some of the interesting facts about the two sides.
14 June 2019, 07:38 AM

Stats and key players ahead of ENG-WI clash

Here we look at some facts and key players ahead of the World Cup clash between the hots England and West Indies at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today.
14 June 2019, 07:18 AM

Must be smart to topple England, says Holder

England and West Indies will carry their intense rivalry from the Caribbean into the Rose Bowl Southampton Friday with Barbados-born pace sensation Jofra Archer adding spice to the World Cup contest.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Rain not the only cloud

Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s eyes were firmly on the game at Nottingham between India and New Zealand although the match had not yet begun due to rain. He was ready to go out with his family but the worry and tension in his eyes were apparent.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

High-pressure India game a must-win, says Imamul

Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq said this weekend’s “huge-pressure” World Cup game against arch-rivals India was a must-win clash for his side after their defeat by Australia.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Bayliss has to live with the salute’

West Indies bowler Sheldon Cottrell may have a special salute for England coach Trevor Bayliss when the two sides meet in the World Cup on Friday.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

‘Need to learn from Pak fightback’

Australia pacer Pat Cummins said Pakistan’s late rally with the bat was a timely warning for the defending champions even though his side returned to winning ways.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

My wife was ‘my rock’, says Warner

David Warner said wife Candice had been his “rock” and the driving force behind his return to Australia after the opener’s first international century since a ball-tampering ban during a win over Pakistan.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Cricket chiefs deny TV ‘gagging’ order

International cricket chiefs say they do not want to gag commentators after West Indies great Michael Holding hit out at “censorship” following on-air comments that were critical of the standard of umpiring at the World Cup.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Finch the best captain tactically: Vaughan

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has praised the tactical acumen of Aaron Finch after the Australian captain was rewarded for some bold gambles late in his side’s tense win over Pakistan in Taunton.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Wood not up for WI encounter?

England fast bowler Mark Wood is a doubt for Friday’s World Cup clash with West Indies at Southampton because of a flare-up of an ankle injury, captain Eoin Morgan said on Thursday.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Border backs Aus to keep momentum

Australia’s knack for grinding out wins despite not playing at their best is helping them build momentum for a strong tilt at the World Cup title, former skipper Allan Border has said.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Pakistan must bring their A game against India

When Pakistan play India it’s always a huge game, but their meeting on Sunday is shaping up to be more crucial than ever.
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Spin is our main weapon: Joshi

It was another wet and grey day at Taunton, where the Bangladesh team were enjoying the second day of a two-day break from cricket and practice yesterday. But from today, the Tigers will get back to the serious business of practising hard for their next World Cup
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Is Fizz being typecast?

On Wednesday, Mohammad Amir recorded the best bowling figures of the 2019 World Cup so far when he picked up five wickets for 30 runs against Australia in Taunton. He picked up four of his wickets in the last 10 overs, mixing in slower deliveries, cross-seam
13 June 2019, 18:00 PM

Warner says wife is 'my rock' after World Cup hundred

David Warner says wife Candice has been his "rock" and the driving force behind his return to Australia duty after the opener scored his first international century since a ball-tampering ban during a World Cup win over Pakistan.
13 June 2019, 11:17 AM

IND vs NZ: Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Persistent drizzle at the Trent Bridge in Nottingham forces the game between India and New Zealand being called off.
13 June 2019, 08:55 AM

Captain Sarfaraz urges Pakistan to improve fielding against India

Pakistan must improve their fielding if they are to beat India in their crunch World Cup match on Sunday, captain Sarfaraz Khan said after the team's 41-run loss to Australia in Taunton.
13 June 2019, 05:50 AM

Amir roars to top of bowling charts

Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir soaked up the adulation from Pakistan fans as he roared to the top of the World Cup bowling charts with career-best figures against Australia on Wednesday.
12 June 2019, 19:18 PM

Tigers at rest before WI test

Bangladesh’s World Cup campaign is now precariously poised. After losing their second and third matches against England and New Zealand, they had pinned their hopes on the match against Sri Lanka in Bristol on Tuesday to get their World Cup campaign back on track.
12 June 2019, 18:00 PM