ICC World Cup 2019: Gulbadin optimistic as Afghanistan spinners prepare for Bangladesh challenge
Afghanistan have improved steadily over the past couple of matches and Gulbadin Naib believes his cohort of highly-rated spinners have what it takes to topple the world’s best.
Jun 24, 2019, 08:50 AM IST
Cricket World Cup 2019: Pakistan cricket team is alive and kicking, warns coach Mickey Arthur
On Sunday, Pakistan beat South Africa by 49 runs to stay in contention for the semi-finals. For Arthur, this win has come as proof that the team he coaches can play competitive cricket.
Jun 24, 2019, 07:16 AM IST
Cricket World Cup 2019: In hopes of an ecstatic crescendo, Pakistan hit the high notes and low
Sarfaraz Ahmed's team tried to make magical music at Lord’s. They hit some high notes, dropped too low at other junctures and then at times went totally tone-deaf.
Jun 24, 2019, 06:58 AM IST
South Africa’s batsmen aiming to build on starts and score big in final games, says David Miller
South Africa’s batsmen head into their final two ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup fixtures looking to convert starts into long stints at the crease, according to middle-order batsman David Miller.
Jun 24, 2019, 06:52 AM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: Imran Tahir proves that age is no boundary for skill and enthusiasm
South Africa’s premier leg-spinner dived low to his right and plucked the ball just millimeters from the ground.
Jun 24, 2019, 06:25 AM IST
World Cup 2019: Pakistan vs South Africa--Statistical Highlights
Imran Tahir is now South Africa's leading wicket-taker in the ICC Cricket World Cup, with his two wickets against Pakistan increasing his tally to 39, one more than Allan Donald's 38.
Jun 23, 2019, 23:32 PM IST
Pakistan knock out South Africa with 49-run win, stay alive in ICC World Cup 2019
Batting first, the 1992 champions posted 308 for seven with Haris Sohail's 59-ball 89 being the highlight of their innings. In reply, South Africa were stopped at 259 for nine in 50 overs.
Jun 23, 2019, 23:21 PM IST
Haris Sohail: Man of the Match in Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup clash
Pakistan batsman Haris Sohail helped Pakistan stay in contention for a spot in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 with a match-winning knock against South Africa on Sunday.
Jun 23, 2019, 23:11 PM IST
West Indies nail-biter will hold New Zealand in good stead, says Jimmy Neesham
New Zealand know that pressure situations await in the knockout stages of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and Jimmy Neesham insists they could not have had better preparation than a thrilling encounter with the West Indies at Old Trafford.
Jun 23, 2019, 18:00 PM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: Afghanistan aim for maiden win against Bangladesh
Afghanistan, who gave India a run for their money, will be aiming to replicate that performance and earn their first win in the ongoing World Cup when they take on Bangladesh at the Rose Bowl Cricket Stadium on Monday.
Jun 23, 2019, 15:40 PM IST
World Cup 2019, Pakistan vs South Africa: As it happened
Pakistan defeated South Africa by 49 runs in the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Lord's, London on Sunday.
Jun 23, 2019, 14:31 PM IST
Virat Kohli fined 25% match fee for breaching ICC Code of Conduct during Afghanistan tie
India captain Virat Kohli has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Cricket World Cup match against Afghanistan at Southampton on Saturday.
Jun 23, 2019, 14:22 PM IST
Jasprit Bumrah left me enough runs to execute my plans: Mohammed Shami
Right-arm Indian pacer Mohammed Shami felt that he had enough runs to defend in the last over during the World Cup match against Afghanistan which India won by 11 runs in Southampton.
Jun 23, 2019, 14:16 PM IST
Virat Kohli argues with umpire over DRS during Afghanistan win
Considering the form India had been in the ongoing World Cup, it was predicted by almost all the fans and cricket pundits that the game against Afghanistan would be a cakewalk for the Men in Blue and they will defeat their Asian opponents quite easily.
Jun 23, 2019, 13:21 PM IST
Captain's faith gives me a lot of confidence: Jaspreet Bumrah
Indian pace bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was once again at his menacing best as he helped the Men in Blue beat Afghanistan in a tense World Cup match that went all the way down to the wire in Southampton.
Jun 23, 2019, 12:22 PM IST
Afghanistan win showed our character: Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli admitted that his team made to work extremely hard by Afghanistan and things didn't go as per plan during their narrow 11-run win in their fifth World Cup match in Southampton.
Jun 23, 2019, 12:16 PM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: India had faith in death bowlers, says Kedar Jadhav
- India never lost faith in their death-overs specialists, batsman Kedar Jadhav said after his team survived a huge scare against Afghanistan in Saturday`s dramatic low-scoring World Cup match.
Jun 23, 2019, 11:04 AM IST
MS Dhoni draws flak on Twitter for slow batting
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was once again at the receiving end from Twitter users after he played a rather slow knock against Afghanistan which India won by mere 11 runs in a nail-biter in Southampton.
Jun 23, 2019, 10:32 AM IST
Jason Holder not surprised by Carlos Brathwaite heroics
Few people could have predicted that Carlos Brathwaite would produce such spectacular innings as the West Indies came within a foot of stunning New Zealand.
Jun 23, 2019, 10:15 AM IST
