Dhoni’s warm-up ton the lucky charm Kohli needs
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) It was a vintage Dhoni on display against Bangladesh in the second warm-up game as he scored a brilliant hundred and helped India register a morale-boosting 95-run win at the…
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Kohli plays on front foot post warm-ups, ignores glitches
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) “I am glad with what we got out of these two games,” said Virat Kohli after the second warm-up match against Bangladesh which his side won comfortably…
Rahul’s ton at number four ‘biggest positive’: Kohli
Cardiff (England), May 29 (IANS) India skipper Virat Kohli heaped praise on K.L. Rahul who struck a brilliant century against Bangladesh in the second warm-up game, saying his form was the “biggest positive” India would…
Dale Steyn ruled out of South Africa’s World Cup opener
London, May 28 (IANS) Veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn won’t be ready to play the team’s World Cup opener against hosts England. Coach Ottis Gibson confirmed on Tuesday that the 35-year-old won’t be fit…
Rahul, Dhoni hit tons but concerns remain at top for India
Cardiff, May 28 (IANS) A new day, but it was the same old story for the Indian top-order as the overcast conditions got the better of the much-famed batting line-up in their warm-up game against…
2019 World Cup: A superstar extravaganza
By C.P. Thomas The most defining fact about the 2019 World Cup is that even one of the lowest-ranked teams, Afghanistan, has got two players who are superstars in the world of cricket. As a…
It’s a different kettle of fish facing Rashid: Maxwell
Bristol, May 28 (IANS) Dashing Australia batsman Glenn Maxwell feels negating Rashid Khan’s threat will be key when they take on Afghanistan in their World Cup opener on June 1. “At times I think I…
Karthik, Kuldeep, Chahal part of watch brand’s WC campaign
Mumbai, May 28 (IANS) India’s World Cup team members Dinesh Karthik, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal were part of watch company Daniel Wellington’s cricket campaign launch, a statement said. Actor Ayushmann Khurrana was also roped…
WC: Former stars pick NZ, Windies as dark horses
London, May 28 (IANS) Experts have picked West Indies and New Zealand as the dark horses ahead of the World Cup starting here in England and Wales on Thursday. New Zealand – the 2015 World…
Success in WC will bring people closer: Holder
London, May 28 (IANS) West Indies skipper Jason Holder is hopeful that a successful campaign at the upcoming World Cup beginning from Thursday in England and Wales, will have a significant effect on the people…
Chelsea star David Luiz backs Kohli & Co for World Cup
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Star Chelsea defender David Luiz has revealed that he is backing Team India in the upcoming World Cub beginning on Thursday in England and Wales. The former Brazilian captain, in…
Malinga helps Stoinis with art of slower ball
Southampton, May 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s pace veteran Lasith Malinga said he is ready to help anyone on how to bowl the slower delivery, after he was seen sharing tips with Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis…
India can dominate world cricket thanks to bowlers: Lee
By Rohit Mundayur New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Brett Lee knows a thing or two about being part of great bowling lineups. In his illustrious international career, Lee has shared the dressing room with Glenn…
Shakib-led Bangladesh ready to make it count in WC
By Aakash Kumar New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Bangladesh enter the 2019 World Cup without the tag of ‘minnows’. The Bengal Tigers have proven — time and again in the recent past — that they…
Great position to be in compared to 10 months ago: Finch
Southampton, May 28 (IANS) Australia could not have asked for a better confidence booster going into the World Cup beginning Thursday in England and Wales. They have won both their warm-up games against England and…
Mastering pressure to be challenge: Matthews to Lankans
London, May 27 (IANS) Sri Lanka’s Angelo Matthews has urged his teammates to not let pressure situations get to them and play with freedom. Sri Lanka, who won the World Cup in 1996 and were…
Injury scare for Khawaja in WC warm-up game
London, May 27 (IANS) Australia’s Usman Khawaja was hit on the knee during Australia’s pre-World Cup warm-up match against Sri Lanka at the Rose Bowl in Southampton on Monday. While Khawaja hobbled off the pitch,…
Was inspired by McCullum in rebuild post-2015: Morgan
London, May 27 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan has said that the New Zealand side under Brendon McCullum was a source of inspiration for him as he led a change in the team’s approach to…
Pakistan can pull off upset like 1992: Waqar
London, May 27 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain and bowling great Waqar Younis feels Sarfraz Ahmed and his boys can pull off an upset this World Cup, much like they did in 1992 by winning the…
MS Dhoni adds gloss to new TVS Apache
Hosur, May 27 (IANS) Former India skipper MS Dhoni is one of the owners of TVS Motor Company’s Apache RR 310 equipped with a Race Tuned (RT) Slipper Clutch, a statement said. This upgrade, born…