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Jul 7, 2019

World Cup is ‘England’s to lose’, says Lyon

Lyon insisted the burden of expectation was on the tournament hosts, even though England have never won the World Cup.

Jul 7, 2019

Usman Khawaja ruled out of World Cup

Matthew Wade will replace Khawaja in Australia’s 15-man squad, subject to confirmation from the International Cricket Council.

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.

Jul 7, 2019

Injury-hit Australia call up Wade, Marsh for World Cup

With reigning champions Australia due to play England in the semi-finals at Edgbaston on Thursday, Wade and Marsh have been added to the squad.

Jul 7, 2019

England semi-final ‘excites’ Australia captain Finch

Australia will head to Birmingham to face an England side who have beaten fellow semi-finalists India and New Zealand in their last two games.

Jul 7, 2019

James Anderson in Ashes fitness race after calf injury

Anderson, England’s all-time leading Test wicket-taker, will miss Lancashire’s next two four-day County Championship matches.

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 6, 2019

Du Plessis, Van der Dussen show their class at last

South African skipper slams a ton as Proteas end at 325/6 against Australia

Jul 6, 2019

Australia suffer a dramatic loss, to take on England in semis

South Africa inflict a 10-run loss on the champions in a game that swung either way till the final few overs.

Jul 5, 2019

Shaun Marsh out of World Cup after broken arm

The middle-order batsman was struck by a Pat Cummins delivery during a nets session

Jul 5, 2019

Du Plessis believes Australia have ‘learnt’ from ball-tampering row

An Australia side featuring Smith and Warner following the conclusion of their bans are in the semi-finals even before they face the Proteas on Saturd...

Jul 5, 2019

Du Plessis won’t rush South Africa future

Du Plessis, who has been South Africa’s captain in all formats since September 2017, admitted that he is approaching a key moment in his career.

Jul 5, 2019

South Africa’s Tahir set for emotional exit

Saturday’s match against Australia is set to be Tahir’s 107th and last ODI before the leg-spinner bows out of the 50-over game at international level.

Jul 4, 2019

Nothing dead about South Africa match, says Langer

It’s about maintaining the momentum for the Aussies

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 3, 2019

Women’s Ashes: Australia draw first blood

Aussies record a two-wicket win in the opening ODI of the multi-format series.

Jul 3, 2019

Waugh to join Australia as a mentor for the Ashes

Skipper Paine believes having Waugh in the squad will help the side in their quest to retain the Urn.

Jul 2, 2019

The Ashes fight resumes with women lining up for the ODIs

It was in 2015 that Australia won back the Women’s Ashes title after a defeat in 2014 and they went on to successfully defending it in 2017.

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...