India need early wickets feel Kumble, Laxman
Southampton, June 22 (IANS) On a slow surface, India were restricted to 224/8 by Afghanistan in a World Cup tie, and former greats of the game feel it is now down to spinners to do…
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M.S. Dhoni stumped for first time since 2011
Southampton, June 22 (IANS) M.S. Dhoni was stumped for the first time since 2011, in India’s match against Afghanistan on Saturday where they were restricted to a modest 224/8 in 50 overs. The former India…
Afghan spinners restrict Indian batsmen to 224/8
Southampton, June 22 (IANS) Afghanistan tweakers spun a web around Indian batsmen to restrict them to 224/8 in 50 overs despite half centuries from skipper Virat Kohli and Kedar Jadhav in a World Cup clash…
West Indies opt to bowl against New Zealand
Manchester, June 22 (IANS) West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss and decided to bowl against New Zealand in their World Cup game at Old Trafford on Saturday. Speaking at the toss, Holder said:…
27-year-old WC history in-between England and semis spot
London, June 22 (IANS) Coming into the 2019 edition of the World Cup, England were considered one of the favourites to lift the title. But after their loss to Sri Lanka in their last game…
Sehwag says World Cup has come alive after SL beat England
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) While many called Sri Lanka’s win over England at Headingley on Friday as one of the biggest upsets of the 2019 World Cup, former India opener Virender Sehwag feels that…
India opt to bat against Afghanistan
Southampton, June 22 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to bat first in their World Cup tie against Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl on Saturday. India have made one change with…
Pakistan & SA gear up for must-win battle at Lord’s
London, June 22 (IANS) It will not be any regular World Cup encounter when Pakistan take on South Africa at the Lord’s on Sunday. Two teams with their backs to the wall will be clashing…
Wahab Riaz rings warning bell ahead of South Africa clash
London, June 22 (IANS) Pakistan pacer Wahab Riaz has rung the warning bell for opposition teams and said that the outfit is ready to rise from the ashes and learn from the mistakes they have…
Pakistan fan compares skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed to fat pig
London, June 22 (IANS) Pakistan fans have made their displeasure known on social media ever since the team’s poor show against arch-rivals India in their World Cup encounter in Manchester and a fresh video has…
Morgan urges England to come back strongly after SL defeat
Leeds, June 22 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan urged his team to turn things around in their next match at the 2019 ICC World Cup after their shock defeat to Sri Lanka. “It is a…
2019 WC: A mismatch between bat and ball
By Yajurvindra Singh The 2019 cricket World Cup has reached its halfway stage. South Africa and Afghanistan are now not in contention whereas the West Indies, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and the peppy Bangladesh side are…
We stuck to our plans and it paid off: Malinga
Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Pacer Lasith Malinga was the star of the show as Sri Lanka fashioned a stunning 20-run win over hosts and tournament favourites England at the 2019 ICC World Cup. In his…
Karunaratne hails ‘legend’ Malinga after England win
Leeds, June 22 (IANS) Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne hailed pacer Lasith Malinga as a “legend” after the latter’s performance in their recent shock win over tournament favourites England at the 2019 ICC World Cup….
Sri Lanka stun England riding Malinga’s heroics
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Lasith Malinga starred with a four-wicket haul as Sri Lanka stunned pre-tournament favourites England by 20 runs in a thrilling World Cup game here at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Friday….
I am more positive now after WC snub: Pant
Southampton, June 21 (IANS) Stumper batsman Rishabh Pant is positive despite the World Cup snub, after joining the Indian squad as a replacement to the injured Shikhar Dhawan. “When I didn’t get selected, I thought…
Getting wickets against Pakistan gave me confidence: Shankar
Southampton, June 21 (IANS) India all-rounder Vijay Shankar is hopeful of taking the field against Afghanistan in their World Cup clash on Saturday despite picking up a knock during training on Wednesday. “Personally, I’m hopeful…
Wood, Archer shine as England restrict SL to 232/9
Leeds, June 21 (IANS) Mark Wood and Joffra Archer attacked in a pair as England restricted Sri Lanka to 232/9 in theor 50 overs at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Friday. Both pacers picked three…
Rain woes at WC most discussed as per social media report
New Delhi, June 21 (IANS) With rain playing spoilsport in this edition of the World Cup in England and Wales, there have been several stories on the #ShameOnICC which has garnered a lot of public…
David Warner keen to catch up on lost time
Nottingham, June 21 (IANS) David Warner has been on a roll in the 2019 edition of the World Cup in England and Wales. While he hasn’t gone slam-bang from the word go, his mature approach…