ICC World Cup 2019

Highlights of the World Cup: Fantastic final caps off thrilling tournament

When we come to reflect on the 2019 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in years to come, that fantastic final at Lord’s will forever be the starting point.

Jul 16, 2019, 08:57 AM IST

World Cup victory helps Britain fall in love with cricket again: Theresa May

British Prime Minister Theresa May has said that England's success in the Cricket World Cup has helped the nation fall in love with the sport once again.

Jul 16, 2019, 07:48 AM IST

The numbers behind ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019

The thrilling final throes of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 were all about emotions – each as raw as you’ll find.

Jul 16, 2019, 07:21 AM IST

Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah retain top spots in ICC ODI rankings

India skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Jasprit Bumrah retained their top spots in the ICC ODI batsman and bowler's rankings, respectively, after the World Cup, the cricket's governing body said in a statement on Monday.

Jul 16, 2019, 06:30 AM IST

Kane Williamson and New Zealand didn't lose, they only missed the trophy

When New Zealand captain Kane Williamson walked off a room full of over 100 journalists, a long round of applause followed. It wasn’t meant to be sympathetic but a nod to the spirit with which New Zealand played the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 final and the character its 28-year-old leader showed after a heart-breaking result.

Jul 15, 2019, 15:50 PM IST

Ben Stokes' incredible redemption rewards England its crowning jewel

World T20 final. Set 156 to beat England and win the championship, West Indies found themselves needing 19 off the last over, to be bowled by Ben Stokes. Nine out of ten times, it was England’s game, but Carlos Brathwaite pulled of a stunner like never before and in four balls smashed four sixes to lead West Indies to their second World T20 title. Brathwaite was ecstatic. Stokes down on his knees.

Jul 15, 2019, 15:40 PM IST

Kane Williamson has an admirable team, says Eoin Morgan

England walked away with the coveted ICC World Cup 2019 after a riveting clash with New Zealand. The tournament came to a dramatic end with the match resulting in a tie, which further led to a Super Over. All hell broke lose when the Super Over tied too. However, despite having the same score, England was declared the winner for scoring 26 boundaries in the match while New Zealand had only 17 boundaries.

Jul 15, 2019, 15:31 PM IST

Wimbledon checks on ICC on Twitter amid tense sports moments

Two major sports event divided the world on Sunday, July 14. While the majority followed the high octane cricket world cup clash between New Zealand and England, others witnessed the Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Jul 15, 2019, 12:21 PM IST

England were deserving winners, says 'gutted' Kane Williamson after World Cup defeat

The most important cricket event ICC World Cup 2019 came to a dramatic end with the clash between finalists England and New Zealand resulting in a tie to produce a tie-breaker that also ended in a tie.

Jul 15, 2019, 11:55 AM IST

Streaker attempts pitch invasion during World Cup final at Lord's

The final of the World Cup 2019 had everything a sports lover could have asked for. Both England and New Zealand gave their all to lift their maiden World Cup trophy on Sunday.

Jul 15, 2019, 10:43 AM IST

Kane Williamson Player of the Tournament in ICC World Cup 2019

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was announced as the player of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup on Sunday at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

Jul 15, 2019, 07:25 AM IST

England’s road to World Cup victory was planned to perfection over the last four years

“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them,” wrote William Shakespeare in Twelfth Night, but some, England’s cricket team in particular, plan it.

Jul 15, 2019, 06:17 AM IST

Kane Williamson puts brave face on as New Zealand suffer narrow World Cup final defeat

Kane Williamson tried to smile through the pain though you could see this one would sting for some time.

Jul 15, 2019, 06:05 AM IST

Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer star in Super Over as England lift the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup for the first time

England are the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup champions for the first time after Jofra Archer held his nerve to help beat New Zealand in a nail-biting Super Over at Lord’s.

Jul 15, 2019, 06:02 AM IST

New Zealand's key players against England in ICC World Cup 2019 final

New Zealand are all set to take on England in the final match of ICC Men's World Cup 2019 at Lord's in London on July 14

Jul 14, 2019, 14:53 PM IST

Virat Kohli has no favourite in ICC World Cup final but says New Zealand can be dangerous

Ahead of the high octane clash between New Zealand vs England, India captain Virat Kohli revealed how New Zealand is capable of defeating England if the conditions are right.

Jul 14, 2019, 13:12 PM IST

World Cup 2019: England, New Zealand on the verge of realising a long, overdue dream

After six weeks and 47 gruelling matches, England and New Zealand have assured us a brand new World Cup winner, and the world cannot thank them enough.

Jul 14, 2019, 11:22 AM IST

New era beckons as New Zealand, England gun for maiden World Cup glory

A win for New Zealand will mean a victory against all odds and a victory for England is one that is long overdue.

Jul 14, 2019, 11:01 AM IST

Shoaib Akhtar predicts the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 ahead of England-New Zealand clash

Former Pakistan speedster Shoaib Akhtar has predicted the winner of ICC World Cup 2019 ahead of the high octane clash between England and New Zealand at Lord's, London on Sunday.

Jul 14, 2019, 09:39 AM IST