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.
World Cup 2019
793 articles tagged with "World Cup 2019"
Jun 25, 2019
Hope New Zealand have a bad day tomorrow, says Azhar
New Zealand, who have never won a World Cup, have reached the semi-finals six times and lost to Australia in the 2015 final in Melbourne.
Jun 25, 2019
Shakib eyes India upset after semi-final boost
Bangladesh sit one point behind fourth-placed England, who face Australia on Tuesday, in the race to seal a semi-final berth via a top-four finish.
Jun 25, 2019
Finch’s exit sparks Australia slump against England
Australia continued to lose wickets but they finished on 285-7 off their 50 overs to leave England with a stiff but not impossible chase against their...
Jun 25, 2019
Mahmudullah suffers grade 1 tear
The 33-year-old sustained the injury while batting during Bangladesh’s convincing victory over Afghanistan on Monday in Southampton.
Jun 25, 2019
Akram hopes Pakistan will repeat the 1992 show
Pakistan have ironically been following the exact route set by the squad which won the 1992 World Cup.
Jun 25, 2019
Can’t afford to take Pakistan lightly, says Santner
Kiwi spinner believes Pakistan has the ability to bounce back despite enduring a topsy-turvy World Cup so far
Jun 25, 2019
Naib fumes at sloppy Afghanistan after Bangladesh defeat
Afghanistan were guilty of a series of errors, which were worth an extra 35 runs according to the disgruntled Naib.
Jun 24, 2019
Andre Russell ruled out of World Cup
The West Indies all-rounder was always going to be extremely vulnerable in terms of injury given that he came on the back of a hectic India T20 League...
Jun 24, 2019
A unique milestone for Shakib Al Hasan
Shakib achieved the milestone when he reached 35 off his 51-run knock against Afghanistan in Southampton on Monday.
Jun 24, 2019
Bangladesh sink Afghanistan to keep World Cup hopes alive
Shakib ripped through the Afghan batting line-up with his career best ODI figures of 5-29 from 10 overs.
Jun 24, 2019
England’s nerve set for an Australian test
Eoin Morgan’s side take on champions knowing any slip up might prove fatal in their quest for World Cup glory.
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
Finch backs Australia to come good under England pressure
If Australia defeat their arch rivals at Lord’s, it will damage hosts England’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
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 24, 2019
Shadab glad to see leg-spinners starring at World Cup
Shadab starred in Pakistan’s morale-boosting win over South Africa at Lord’s on Sunday that revived their flagging hopes of reaching the semi-finals.
Jun 24, 2019
Afghan cricket chief optimistic about his team’s future
Fazli believes that this World Cup has given Afghanistan a bigger exposure and that it will help them for the future.
Jun 24, 2019
England are best in the world, says Langer
England face arch-rivals Australia at Lord’s on Tuesday, with the reigning champions in fine form after winning five of their six pool games so far.
Jun 24, 2019
Morgan won’t tell fans how to react to Smith, Warner
Warner and Smith have found themselves booed by some fans in England after returning to international cricket following year-long bans for ball-tamper...
Jun 24, 2019
Jason Roy ruled out of Australia clash
The 28-year-old has been ruled out owing to a hamstring tear he sustained during the West Indies game.
Jun 24, 2019
I wanted to commit suicide after India defeat, says Arthur
Pakistan suffered a bruising 89-run loss to India in Manchester on June 16, a result which sparked a furious backlash from their frustrated fans.
Jun 24, 2019
Can’t discipline the crowd, thinks Bairstow
Both Smith and Warner came in the midst of heavy backlash from the fans as they took to the field at the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup.
Jun 24, 2019
Mushfiqur guides Bangladesh to respectable total
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib won the toss and elected to bowl first after the start of play was delayed 10 minutes by light rain.
Jun 24, 2019
Alive and kicking’ – Pakistan eye unlikely World Cup survival
Pakistan now need to win their remaining three matches against New Zealand, Afghanistan and Bangladesh, and hope other results go their way.