ICC Cricket World Cup 2019

Embrace WC dream: Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to embrace their World Cup dreams as they prepare for Thursday’s blockbuster semi-final against old rivals Australia.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

England face acid test against Australia

Four years of planning will be put on the line for England when they face holders Australia in a blockbuster Cricket World Cup semifinal at Edgbaston on Thursday.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Day 2, Session 1 wins it for Kiwis

The second morning, overcast conditions, two pacers steaming in, three slips and the ball talking up a storm as batsmen just try to survive. If fans of Test cricket were missing the sport’s most primal, stripped-bare format, Old Trafford was the place to be yesterday.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

‘45 minutes of bad cricket cost us’

India captain Virat Kohli admitted his side had paid the price for “45 minutes of bad cricket” as he looked back on the wreckage of his side’s stunning World Cup exit.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Williamson hails pace attack

Captain Kane Williamson hailed his pace attack after a devastating opening 10 overs sent New Zealand into their second straight World Cup final with a surprise 18-run win over India at Old Trafford yesterday.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

How the two semi-finalists match up

The oldest rivalry in cricket will return to the knockout stages of the ICC World Cup for the first time in three decades when England take on Australia at Edgbaston.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

HAPPY MOMENT

The match was still hanging in the balance -- India needing 25 off 10 deliveries with three wickets in hand and MS Dhoni well set on 50
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Handscomb to be picked to face England

Australia coach Justin Langer revealed on Tuesday that Peter Handscomb will be picked to face hosts England in their Cricket World Cup semifinal at Edgbaston.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Pitch condition to determine bowling attack

England may change their bowling combination for Thursday’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia if the Edgbaston pitch assists spinners, captain Eoin Morgan said on Wednesday.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Mr Efficient

It was New Zealand right-arm quick Matt Henry, who had started the rot at the top of a formidable Indian batting line up after their
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Key battles

Eoin Morgan assured home fans and pundits that England would not buckle under pressure after wobbling in the league stage.
10 July 2019, 18:00 PM

New Zealand through to final after clinching thriller against India

New Zealand win by 18 runs in the semifinal against India at Old Trafford in Manchester today. New Zealand become the first team to make it to final in this edition of the World Cup.
10 July 2019, 09:39 AM

England face acid test in World Cup semi-final clash with Australia

Four years of planning will be put on the line for England when they face holders Australia in a blockbuster Cricket World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston on Thursday.
10 July 2019, 06:26 AM

Australia's Handscomb in, Stoinis fit for semi-final

Australia's new squad member Peter Handscomb will be thrust into the cauldron of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against England as replacement for Usman Khawaja, coach Justin Langer has said.
10 July 2019, 06:16 AM

Ex-England batsmen slam 'awful' World Cup semi-final pitch

Former England batsmen Graeme Fowler and Mark Butcher both took to Twitter to condemn the "awful" pitch used for the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
10 July 2019, 06:11 AM

England v Australia: Three key World Cup battles

Hosts England face defending champions Australia in the second World Cup semi-final in Birmingham on Thursday.
10 July 2019, 06:01 AM

‘Everything is interesting’

West Indies legend Ian Bishop explains just what it is that makes Jasprit Bumrah so special. In modern-day social media parlance, it’s known as game recognising game. For Jasprit Bumrah, it was most unusual. “You want me to
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Kane becomes Kiwis’ top run-getter in a World Cup

Kane Williamson went past Martin Guptill’s tally of highest runs in a World Cup edition on Tuesday during New Zealand vs India semi-final clash at Manchester, Old Trafford.
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

India waste review on first ball

India lost their only review as early as the first ball against New Zealand in a World Cup semifinal Old Trafford on Tuesday. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bat first under overcast conditions at Manchester and India’s
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM

Reserve days, DLS and Super Over

In the first semifinal of the World Cup, New Zealand were 211 for five in the 46th over before rain stopped play at Old Trafford yesterday. New Zealand were on their way to a fighting total when it started drizzling and covers were brought on to cover the pitch and most part
9 July 2019, 18:00 PM