South Africa hammer New Zealand by 190 runs

Victory helped South Africa leapfrog India to the top of the standings while New Zealand are still in the hunt for a place in the semi-finals in fourth.
1 November 2023, 15:47 PM

De Kock, Van der Dussen tons guide South Africa to 357-4 against New Zealand

Quinton de Kock smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as South Africa made 357-4 against New Zealand at Pune's MCA Stadium on Wednesday.
1 November 2023, 12:51 PM

No swing, no problem as Shaheen goes to number one

Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi has become cricket's top-ranked bowler but his prime concern is keeping his country in the World Cup.
1 November 2023, 11:08 AM

De Kock first to 500 runs at World Cup

South Africa's Quinton de Kock became the first batsman at this World Cup to score 500 runs, when he achieved the feat against New Zealand on Wednesday.
1 November 2023, 11:02 AM

England's Willey to retire after World Cup

England fast bowler David Willey will retire from international cricket at the end of the 50-overs World Cup in India, the 33-year-old said on Wednesday.
1 November 2023, 10:52 AM

Maxwell ruled out of World Cup game after golf-related injury

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the World Cup game against England after suffering a golf-related accident on Monday, reports said.
1 November 2023, 09:28 AM

Southee returns as New Zealand bowl against SA

New Zealand have won the toss and will bowl against South Africa in the World Cup game at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, hoping to turn things around after two back-to-back defeats at the tournament.
1 November 2023, 08:10 AM

Bangladesh fans leave Kolkata with disappointment

Despite the shocking defeat to the Netherlands on Saturday, Bangladesh fans had hoped for a turnaround from the Tigers in the ongoing ICC World Cup. A large number of supporters travelled to Kolkata and made their presence felt at the Eden Gardens during the game against Pakistan on Tuesday as well.
1 November 2023, 05:57 AM

All Blacks' grit inspires Kiwis against South Africa

New Zealand captain Tom Latham hopes to summon the fighting spirit of the All Blacks when his side face fellow Cricket World Cup semi-final contenders South Africa in Pune.
1 November 2023, 02:48 AM

Van der Dussen says South Africa have no World Cup 'choking' hangover

Rassie van der Dussen has insisted South Africa are carrying no Cricket World Cup baggage even if their long-suffering fans may sometimes feel they are "watching a movie they've seen before".
1 November 2023, 02:37 AM

Whiteboards, confidence, and Rashid energy propelling Afghans

Afghanistan are enjoying an outstanding campaign with three stirring triumphs -- against defending champions England, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka -- that have the side pushing for a first-ever appearance in the knockout stage of an ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
1 November 2023, 01:45 AM

Zampa leaving his mark at World Cup

With a John Travolta tattoo, trademark playing glasses, and bonding with Virat Kohli over being meat-free, Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa has become one of the standout stars of the World Cup.
1 November 2023, 01:30 AM

Shakib’s batting a far cry from 2019 WC

Against Pakistan, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan posted his highest score in the ongoing World Cup, which only highlighted how far the all-rounder has fallen from the incredible form with the bat he enjoyed in the previous edition of the competition.
1 November 2023, 01:00 AM

World Cup not over for Pakistan: Babar

As well as two wins, the 1992 champions will need other results go their way if they are to stay in the tournament.
31 October 2023, 18:38 PM

Bangladesh first to get knocked out

Bangladesh’s abysmal run in the ICC World Cup continued yesterday with a seven-wicket defeat against Pakistan in Kolkata.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM

Tigers’ freefall not just the batters’ making

There was a lot of discussion in the Bangladesh camp about how to stop the slide ahead of the Pakistan game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM

‘It never happened before’: Miraz baffled by Bangladesh's losing streak

According to Miraz, the Tigers have never gone through such a calamitous period in his seven-year international career. 
31 October 2023, 17:45 PM

We are looking for answers but aren't getting any: Shakib 

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan had a hard time explaining his side’s batting failure followed by a toothless effort by his bowlers in their seven-wicket loss to Pakistan at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday.
31 October 2023, 16:47 PM

Pakistan spearhead Shaheen reaches 100 ODI wickets

Afridi trapped Bangladesh opener Tanzid Hasan with the fifth delivery of his first over for nought, reaching the 100-wicket milestone in his 51st game.
31 October 2023, 10:00 AM

Towhid returns as Bangladesh bat first against Pakistan

Bangladesh have made just one change, bringing in batter Towhid Hridoy in place of Mahedi Hasan in a bid to strengthen the fragile batting line-up.
31 October 2023, 07:56 AM