May 28, 2019
Morgan tells England to ’embrace’ World Cup excitement
England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to enjoy the pressure and expectation that comes with opening the World Cup.
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May 28, 2019
Shakib with a point to prove
Back after a successful tour of Ireland where he helped Bangladesh record their maiden non-bilateral ODI tournament win Shakib Al Hasan is eagerly loo...
May 22, 2019
Chris Gayle named West Indies’ vice-captain for World Cup
Hard-hitting batsman Chris Gayle has been named as West Indies’ vice-captain for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, to be held in England and Wales.
May 22, 2019
Sourav Ganguly brands Pakistan as one of the favourites to win World Cup
Former India captain Saurav Ganguly believes that Pakistan will be one of the four teams – alongside Indian, England and Australia – to reach the semi...
May 21, 2019
Bayliss says Morgan could hold key to England World Cup places
The final places in England’s World Cup squad could come down to the personal preference of white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, according to coach Trevor...
May 21, 2019
Mercurial Pakistan pin World Cup hopes on rising generation
Pakistan are pinning their hopes for World Cup glory on a crop of youngsters who have the talent to beat anybody but could also pay for their lack of...
May 21, 2019
Moeen Ali hopes for a good reception for Warner and Smith
England all-rounder Moeen Ali has said that he hopes Australia’s returning duo of Steve Smith and David Warner get a decent reception from the fans wh...
May 21, 2019
New Zealand veterans spurred by 2015 World Cup failure
After a surprise run to the final of the 2015 Cricket World Cup, New Zealand are quietly confident they can again exceed expectations in their quest f...
May 21, 2019
Archer in England’s World Cup squad as Willey and Denly miss out
Jofra Archer’s late bid for an World Cup place was rewarded when the Sussex fast bowler was named in hosts England’s 15-man squad for the tournament a...
May 21, 2019
Australia ‘pumped’ as Smith and Warner seek redemption
Skipper Aaron Finch says a rejuvenated Australia are “pumped” ahead of their defence of the World Cup, with Steve Smith and David Warner returning fro...
May 20, 2019
Coach confident Pakistan will be better for England rout at World Cup
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur insisted his side would benefit from a 4-0 one-day series defeat by World Cup hosts England when the showpiece tournament...
May 20, 2019
England star Woakes glad World Cup picks not his problem
Chris Woakes said England’s players faced a nervous wait as the countdown to the announcement of the World Cup squad entered its final phase.
May 20, 2019
From street cricket to world’s best spinner: Pakistan hails Sana Mir
Pakistan showered praise this week on Sana Mir, the former women’s cricket team captain who rose from bowling in the streets to become the most succes...
May 20, 2019
Pakistan cricketer Asif Ali’s daughter dies after cancer treatment
Pakistan batsman Asif Ali is expected to leave the tour of England following the death of his daughter, who had been having treatment for cancer in th...
May 20, 2019
Pakistan recall Asif, Amir and Wahab in World Cup squad
Grieving father Asif Ali, whose 18-month-old daughter died at the weekend, fit-again Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were all included Monday in Pakistan...
May 20, 2019
Roy reveals baby drama after Pakistan hundred
Jason Roy was at a loss to explain how he had scored a match-winning century against Pakistan following an overnight visit to hospital with his baby d...
May 20, 2019
Simmons to quit as Afghanistan coach after World Cup
Former West Indies all-rounder Phil Simmons will step down as Afghanistan coach after the cricket World Cup, saying his goal had been reached by takin...
May 20, 2019
World Cup can’t come soon enough for Stokes
Ben Stokes is desperate to get England’s World Cup campaign under way after guiding the team to a series-clinching win over Pakistan.
May 17, 2019
Cricket World Cup winners to get record $4m prize money
The winners of the upcoming World Cup in England will receive a record $4 million (£3.1 million) for lifting the trophy, the International Cricket Cou...
May 17, 2019
England favourites as Cricket World Cup comes home
The World Cup returns to its birthplace when the 12th edition of the one-day international showpiece starts in England later this month, with many pre...
May 16, 2019
Chris Gayle reveals his fitness mantra
Despite being on the wrong side of 30, Universal boss Chris Gayle is firing all cylinders and his fitness mantra is as simple as one can get.
May 16, 2019
England captain Morgan banned for 4th Pakistan ODI for slow over-rate
England will have to find a new captain for the fourth one-day international against Pakistan on Friday after skipper Eoin Morgan was banned from the...
May 16, 2019
Woakes says World Cup place not safe after Archer arrival
England paceman Chris Woakes accepts his World Cup selection is far from guaranteed following Jofra Archer’s arrival on the international stage.
May 15, 2019
Virus-free Shadab cleared for Pakistan’s World Cup stint
Fast-rising Shadab Khan was Tuesday cleared to play the World Cup later this month after latest blood tests showed he was clear of previously diagnose...