Cricket News

Joe Root: England’s understated superstar

Root averages nearly fifty in Test cricket but an even more impressive 51.65 in his 136 one-day internationals, with 16 hundreds.

Jun 14, 2019

Lankan Lions brace for the Aussie uproar

If Sri Lanka are to get anything positive from the game, they will need Nuwan Pradeep and Lasith Malinga to fire all cylinders from the front.

Jun 14, 2019

Morgan backs Archer to do well ahead of Windies reunion

It’s a moment to reaffirm your decision, feels England skipper

Jun 14, 2019

No need for England to panic over injuries, says Morgan

Jason Roy, Morgan suffered injuries that forced them off the field on Friday

Jun 14, 2019

Pakistan, India trade parodies ahead of the World Cup clash

An ad released in Pakistan shows an actor posing as Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman, who was shot down over the disputed region of Kashmir...

Jun 14, 2019

Ricky Ponting fires ‘Warner-warning’ to title challengers

Although Warner hasn’t put a foot wrong in the World Cup thus far, his knocks have come at a slower rate than the usual.

Jun 13, 2019

A tour to West Indies awaits team India in August

The tour will also kick-start India’s campaign for the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

Jun 13, 2019

Amir on top of the world despite Pakistan defeat

The left-arm pacer picked up his first-ever five-wicket haul in ODIs against Australia on Wednesday

Jun 13, 2019

England, Windies hope to hit the ground running

The Hosts take on a hurt Windies side at Southampton, but will the rain God allow play?

Jun 13, 2019

Fielding concerns for Pakistan ahead of India tie

Dropped catches cost the former champions against Australia on Wednesday

Jun 13, 2019

Fielding to play a key role when India take on Pakistan, says coach Sridhar

Indian fielding coach believes that the game can be won or lost based on the fielding performance

Jun 13, 2019

Holder hopeful of Russell’s availability for England tie

Windies skipper pleased with his bowler’s performances at the World Cup so far

Jun 13, 2019

ICC denies any ‘gag order’ on the commentators

Michael Holding labelled the officiating in the match between West Indies and Australia as ‘atrocious’.

Jun 13, 2019

India-New Zealand World Cup match abandoned due to rain

This is the fourth match that has been washed out at the 2019 ICC World Cup.

Jun 13, 2019

Mark Wood a doubt for West Indies World Cup clash

Owing to a mild ankle injury, English pacer Mark Wood could miss the clash against West Indies on Friday.

Jun 13, 2019

‘My wife is my rock,’ says Warner after World Cup hundred

Australian opener David Warner credits his wife Candice for helping him during the ban and ensuring he stayed mentally strong.

Jun 13, 2019

Need to be smart in crucial moments, says Holder

Windies skipper believes it is their ability to outfox batsmen in the middle overs that makes them different.

Jun 13, 2019

Pakistan will have to be at their best to beat India, says Waqar

“I think we all know Amir is mentally very, very strong,” said Waqar. “He showed once again that class is permanent — he is, no doubt, a match-winner....

Jun 13, 2019

Pakistan’s Imam-ul-Haq expects ‘huge-pressure game’ against India

Pakistani opener Iman-ul-Haq expects a feisty game against rivals India at Manchester on Sunday and believes the several Pakistani fans will add to th...