Jul 7, 2019
Worst XI from the World Cup league stage
While many players have managed to bamboozle the spectators with a breathtaking performance, several players have failed to live up the hype.
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Jul 6, 2019
A Toss-up to decide the 2019 World Cup winner?
In a high-pressure tournament with everything at stake, months of effort could be undone by a coin toss.
Jul 4, 2019
Left is right for bowlers at the World Cup
Three of the top six wicket takers at the World Cup are left handers
Jul 2, 2019
2019 ICC World Cup: Race for the semifinals heats up
The final week of the league phase will see as many as five teams in contention for the top-four spot. Here’s a look at who needs what
Jul 2, 2019
The never say die attitude that resurrected Alex Carey’s career
Alex Carey was an Australian rules football until his mid-twenties, before losing his contract prompted him to take up wicket-keeping and make it to t...
Jun 30, 2019
England v India: World Cup talking points
From centurions Bairstow and Rohit to Shami’s heroics with the ball, here we look what made this encounter a spicy one.
Jun 29, 2019
England v India: Three key battles
India are certainly not the team England would have chosen to face at this crucial stage in the World Cup.
Jun 28, 2019
2019 ICC World Cup: Who can make the cut?
With just a handful of games to go, we look at what needs to be done to confirm the four semifinalists of the 2019 ICC World Cup.
Jun 26, 2019
Pakistan on the brink of repeating history, quite eerily
It is engrossing to watch how the Men in Green have always found their way back from the most despairing conditions, and they have once again done it...
Jun 26, 2019
England v Australia: Key talking points
From James Vince to Mitchell Starc, here we look at how the game started taking shape.
Jun 26, 2019
How can England save their faltering World Cup bid?
After two back-to-back defeats, England have raised serious questions over their ability to cope with the pressure.
Jun 25, 2019
On this day: A underdog triumph that got billions hooked to the game
Under the leadership of Kapil Dev, India defeated West Indies by 43 runs in one of the most memorable Cricket World Cup finals ever.
Jun 25, 2019
World Cup fans stand to attention for Cottrell’s salute
A soldier by profession, Cottrell says it’s his way of showing respect to the Jamaican Defence force
Jun 25, 2019
Shakib keeps the all-rounder’s flag flying at the World Cup
They might not have the same profile as they did during a golden era in the 1980s, but all-rounders have proved vital for the teams so far at the Worl...
Jun 24, 2019
England v Australia: Three key battles
Hosts England have lost twice, against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while Australia are riding high after five wins out of six, with their only defeat comi...
Jun 24, 2019
ICC World Cup: England v Australia, the story so far
History is against England, with Australia having won five of the previous seven World Cup encounters between the arch-rivals.
Jun 23, 2019
Windies flatter to deceive once again
It’s a familiar tale of what-ifs as the two-time champions contemplate another failed World Cup campaign dogged by their old foe — inconsistency
Jun 23, 2019
The voices that matter
From Bishop’s brilliance to Shastri’s energy, here’s a list of the best from the World Cups
Jun 21, 2019
On this day: The beginning of a great cricketing journey
The West Indies beat Australia to lift the inaugural World Cup, the first of the two they would go on to win.
Jun 21, 2019
On this day: ‘Fire in Babylon’ rages on as Windies defend their crown
A Viv Richards century coupled with a Joel Garner fifer helped West Indies dominate a one-sided final against England to win their second World Cup in...
Jun 20, 2019
South Africa lick wounds after more World Cup agony
The Proteas’ chances of making it to the semi-finals are all but over after their loss to New Zealand on Wednesday.
Jun 20, 2019
On this day: The start of Australia’s world dominance
Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to win their second World Cup trophy on the 20th of June, 1999.
Jun 19, 2019
2019 ICC World Cup: Top five success stories
From Shakib Al Hasan to Rohit Sharma, these players have showcasesd their class in the finest way possible.
Jun 19, 2019
2019 ICC World Cup: Top five flops
From Chris Gayle to Angelo Mathews, a lot was expected of these players at the World Cup but they have failed to live up to their billing.