Shaheen Shah Afridi, Pakistan's 'wonder kid', breaks multiple records in World Cup clash against Bangladesh
The 19-year-old Pakistani pacer became the youngest bowler to take six wickets at the tournament and gave up just 36 runs in the process - the best figures for a Pakistan bowler in the World Cup history.
Jul 06, 2019, 16:41 PM IST
Umpire Gould prepares to raise his finger for the final time at Headingley
Before Gary Pratt there was Ian Gould.
Jul 06, 2019, 14:54 PM IST
Final countdown begins at 2019 World Cup
The cricket World Cup in England has reached its final countdown. Australia, India, England and New Zealand have emerged victorious from the group stage to reach the semi-finals. None of these sides have a clean and unblemished record and that is precisely why predicting a winner is truly foolhardy.
Jul 06, 2019, 13:56 PM IST
Mickey Arthur urges ICC to reconsider net run rate rule
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to give head-to-head record a higher priority than net run rate after the team's final game of the 2019 World Cup against Bangladesh.
Jul 06, 2019, 13:30 PM IST
Australia won’t let intensity drop in training despite injuries, says Aaron Finch
Don’t expect Australia to be reducing the intensity of their net sessions, says Aaron Finch, despite Shaun Marsh and Glenn Maxwell getting caught by some friendly fire.
Jul 06, 2019, 12:58 PM IST
Century at Lord’s helps Imam Ul-Haq emerge from his uncle’s shadow
Imam Ul-Haq shoulders such heavy responsibility for a man whose best years are only just beginning.
Jul 06, 2019, 12:17 PM IST
Shoaib Malik retires from ODIs after Pakistan's World Cup 2019 journey ends
Former Pakistan skipper Shoaib Malik on Friday announced his retirement from ODIs after Pakistan's World Cup 2019 journey came to an end at Lord's. He had retired from Test cricket in 2016.
Jul 06, 2019, 10:51 AM IST
Mashrafe Mortaza full of praise for Shakib as Bangladesh bow out of the World Cup
Shakib Al Hasan was a class above for Bangladesh this ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – and captain Mashrafe Mortaza couldn’t help but feel sorry for his record-breaking all-rounder.
Jul 06, 2019, 08:53 AM IST
Liton Das pleased with how Bangladesh competed in English conditions at the World Cup
Holding their own in unfamiliar conditions is a positive to savour for batsman Liton Das despite Bangladesh’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup ending at Lord’s.
Jul 06, 2019, 08:12 AM IST
Big score against Sri Lanka can help Rohit Sharma break 3 World Cup records
India's vice-captain Rohit Sharma has justified his tag as one of the best-limited overs batsmen thus far at the ongoing World Cup.
Jul 06, 2019, 06:50 AM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: Australia to play for top spot against Proteas
A top spot in the points tally will be up for grabs for Australia when they face South Africa in their last group stage encounter in the ongoing World Cup at the Old Trafford on Saturday.
Jul 05, 2019, 14:14 PM IST
Farewell dinner fine for Shoaib Malik, not match: Wasim Akram
Legendary Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram feels that batting all-rounder Shoaib Malik, who will retire after the ongoing World Cup, can be given a farewell dinner, not a "farewell match".
Jul 05, 2019, 14:04 PM IST
ICC World Cup 2019: In-form India gear up for Sri Lanka challenge
The game between in-form India and out-of-form Sri Lanka at the Headingley Cricket Ground on Saturday might be a dead rubber of sorts on paper, but a lot is at stake if one digs in deep.
Jul 05, 2019, 13:05 PM IST
Pakistan eye unrealistic 500 runs against Bangladesh as World Cup semi-final spot looks impossible
Pakistan's dream of securing a spot in the semi-finals came crashing down after England registered a win against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2019 match on Wednesday at Chester-le-Street. The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led team was hoping the result would go its way but England's progression to the semi-final has hampered all their chances.
Jul 05, 2019, 12:50 PM IST
Tahir prepares for farewell, says the future of South Africa is in good hands
Imran Tahir is expecting his 107th and final ODI to be emotional but remains convinced the future of South African cricket is in safe hands.
Jul 05, 2019, 10:20 AM IST
Afghanistan’s Ikram Ali Khil breaks Tendulkar’s record but models himself on Kumar Sangakkara
Afghanistan’s Ikram Ali Khil drew comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar for a stunning knock against the West Indies but it is another cricketing legend who the teenager idolizes.
Jul 05, 2019, 06:44 AM IST
Carlos Brathwaite keen for West Indies to follow England’s lead ahead of the next World Cup in India
It was a bittersweet ending to the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 for the West Indies but Carlos Brathwaite has urged the team to follow England’s example over the next four years.
Jul 05, 2019, 06:36 AM IST
MS Dhoni's thumb is fine, he is a warrior: Team official
Former skipper MS Dhoni has no injury threats as Team India prepares for the home stretch of the tournament.
Jul 04, 2019, 15:27 PM IST
It’s Team India vs ICC over security arrangement at ICC World Cup 2019
The team management has made its displeasure known and it has now come to the fore that requests from the Indian team to beef up security has fallen on deaf ears.
Jul 04, 2019, 15:22 PM IST
World Cup 2019: No dousing the fire in Jonny Bairstow's belly
Since his return to the side in 2015, Jonny Bairstow has transformed into this new breed of fearless batsman England have repeatedly turned to in order to rekindle their ODI mojo.
Jul 04, 2019, 14:40 PM IST
