ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
'Keep calm and do the right thing' - Mathews is back and raring to go
Mathews hadn't been around ODI cricket much of late, but was keeping himself ready for exactly the sort of opportunity that has now come his way
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
'If we lost, I didn't know how I'd play cricket again' - Jos Buttler
The England wicketkeeper has revealed how a chat with team psychologist David Young helped him overcome his fear of failure ahead of the World Cup final
April 13, 2024
No bias or favouritism in Rayudu's WC exclusion - Prasad
India's chief selector also explains that Rishabh Pant and Mayank Agarwal were picked as World Cup replacements on team management's requests
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'I will never regret the decision' - Kumar Dharmasena
The decision to award England six runs in the final over of the World Cup final was made in consultation with all match officials, says umpire
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019 final
Don't think it's fair to have a result like that - Morgan on World Cup final
The England captain says the sides were so evenly matched there wasn't a defining moment
April 08, 2024
New Zealand news
Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is also in contention for the award
April 11, 2024
'We had a good party after one of cricket's greatest games' - Martin Guptill
Opening batsman says New Zealand were "right in the box seat" until his throw deflected for four off Ben Stokes' bat
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Neesham's tribute to coach who passed away during World Cup Super Over
David Gordon worked at Auckland Grammar School as a teacher and cricket coach for over 25 years
April 11, 2024
New Zealand news
No one is probably going to get closer to winning the World Cup or losing it as us - Boult
What if it's July 14 again. What if England v New Zealand had gone another way. It's not just the fans who are wondering all that could have been
April 12, 2024
Redemption is 'not a word I'll ever use': Ben Stokes on World Cup final glory
Allrounder wanted Jason Roy to face crucial Super Over, after admitting anger at failing to win in 50 overs
April 08, 2024
Eoin Morgan has earned the right to decide his own future - Andrew Strauss
Strauss said that vice-captain Jos Buttler would be a "very strong candidate" to succeed Morgan if he chose to step down
April 13, 2024
Ben Stokes' character stood out after Bristol incident - Andrew Strauss
Director of cricket recalls trip to police station, and how the incident would prove a good thing for England star
April 14, 2024
'You are looking for a run' - Gutted New Zealand try to make sense of the unbelievable
A few hours of sleep did not make things any easier for New Zealand, but their grace and dignity remained one of the overriding images
April 11, 2024
Whuddathunkit ... it's Liam Plunkett, in the Middle Overs, with the Cross-Seam Delivery
Who'd have thought Liam Plunkett Bowling Cross-Seam In The Middle Overs could become a thing?
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Sharing World Cup 'something that should be considered' - New Zealand coach
Kane Williamson says it was "a real shame that the tournament was decided in the way it was" after defeat on boundary countback
April 10, 2024
World Cup final viewing figures compete with 2005 Ashes after free-to-air return
The final, which was simulcast by Sky and Channel 4, was the first England game on free-to-air TV since the 2005 Ashes
April 08, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final
Umpires made 'error of judgement' with overthrows - Taufel
The former umpire said only five runs should have been rewarded to England for the overthrow that hit Ben Stokes' bat and ran to the boundary
April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
'Glad the guys look up to me and trust me to do it' - Jofra Archer
Archer has credited team-mates' support on what has been "the best two months" of his life
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Boundary countback rule 'tough to swallow' - Williamson
New Zealand captain said it's tough to process losing the World Cup in such a fashion after scores were tied at end of each innings and in the Super Overs
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Nerve, skill, errors: how the greatest ODI finish played out
You couldn't have scripted the end of the World Cup final and it will take a long time to make sense of it. But here's an attempt
April 09, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Eoin Morgan hopes World Cup epic leaves legacy for English cricket
The grandstand finish, with England winning in last-gasp drama, was beamed into millions of home at primetime
April 08, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Should England have got five, and not six, for overthrows?
The Laws raised the question as to whether England were awarded one run too many with Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid having not crossed when the throw was released
April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's
'He's almost superhuman' - Eoin Morgan lauds extraordinary Ben Stokes
England captain forever grateful to Stokes for his efforts in both the run chase and the Super Over that helped England secure their first World Cup
April 08, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
What the luck! New Zealand, and the randomness of life (or a World Cup final)
The way the World Cup final ended highlighted the deep sense of New Zealand's loss and the cruelty of it all
April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's
Should England have got five, not six for overthrows?
According to Law 19.8, pertaining to "Overthrow or wilful act of fielder", it would appear that England's second on-field run should not have counted
April 13, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Elation and heartbreak after Super Over for the ages
It was a World Cup final to beat all World Cup finishes, and even at the end of it, there was almost no winner
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup final, Lord's
'The best white-ball game of all time!'
Scores level after 100 overs. Scores level after the Super Over. England beat New Zealand 26-17 on the number of boundaries hit in the final to become world champions. Can't believe it? That's how the sporting fraternity reacted as well
April 15, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
'It just wasn't going to be today' - Kane Williamson
It wasn't just about one more run, but a lot of small bits that could have gone the other way, says the New Zealand captain
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's
'I thought I'd seen everything in cricket' - Jos Buttler
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April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's
Epic final tied, Super Over tied, England win World Cup on boundary count
Jofra Archer, and England, held their nerve in the World Cup's first Super Over finish to claim the trophy for the first time
April 13, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's
Last-over nail-biter - a six, two run outs and a cruel deflection
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the heart-stopping final over in regulation time
April 16, 2024
England v New Zealand, final, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Where the World Cup final could be won and lost
The match-up for Sunday is an interesting one because it pits the most aggressive batting line-up of the tournament against the best bowling unit
April 13, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Bring on the pressure, dot-ball devil Mitchell Santner is up for it
'Build pressure and try and get wickets that way,' says the New Zealand left-arm spinner of his plan against England in the World Cup final
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Boult, Henry, Ferguson: Brutal, Hellish, Fast
The numbers suggest New Zealand have the best pace attack at the World Cup. Can they live up to those numbers one more time?
April 13, 2024
What sets New Zealand apart? Their ability to understand conditions
And their captain is a man who specialises in adapting to situations as they arise
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 final, Lord's
Nice guys and world champions? It is possible
It is possible that New Zealand are not punching above their weight but that their punch perfectly matches their weight and that is why they are in this final
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's
Jason Roy knows he's one for the big stage
With some luck in the form of Hales' self-inflicted absence and Morgan's backing, Roy has manufactured England's magic formula
April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 Final, Lord's
Underdogs? Can win regardless of breed - Williamson
New Zealand captain is happy to accept England should be seen as favourites
April 09, 2024
Eoin Morgan relaxed about Lord's pitch that 'looks greener than it is'
Surface may be biggest possible leveller for final in which England are favourites
April 11, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, final, Lord's
Familiarity breeds contentment as Morgan comes home for final
Happily for England's captain, venues don't get any more familiar than the ground at which he has been playing for Middlesex since he was 16 years old
April 10, 2024
England v New Zealand, final, World Cup 2019, Lord's
It all comes down to this, and it had to be an England-New Zealand World Cup final
'You can get to the top by being yourself, not trying to be somebody else' - Morgan
April 09, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Langer pinpoints costly loss of Khawaja with eye on the Ashes
Reflecting on Australia's semi-final defeat, the coach acknowledged that the likes of Maxwell and Stoinis would be disappointed with how their World Cups had gone
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adil Rashid finds 'snap' after shoulder injury to restore confidence in his googly
Legspinner admits ability to bowl his variations had been hampered but now hopes to be "back to his best"
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup final tickets being offered for resale at
On Friday morning, two seats in the Compton Stand were on sale on StubHub for more than 50 times their original price
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan news
Rashid to captain Afghanistan across formats, Asghar appointed his deputy
The changes come after Afghanistan lost all their World Cup 2019 matches under Gulbadin Naib, who had taken charge just before the tournament
April 16, 2024
Kumar Dharmasena to umpire final despite Jason Roy controversy
Sri Lankan to stand in second World Cup final alongside Marais Erasmus
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Needed a solid batsman out there in middle order' - Shastri
India coach says if there was enough time, they could have tried Mayank Agarwal as an opener with KL Rahul dropping back to the middle order
April 13, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup final, Lord's
No one is more frustrated than I am - Guptill
The New Zealand opener has been searching for runs, but after pulling off a miracle run-out to put his team in the final, he's ready to put his poor form behind him
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
England's previous World Cup campaigns - Best to Worst
England could end a 44-year wait for the World Cup on Sunday. Here we rate their failed attempts from least-worst to the absolute pits
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
'Playing in a World Cup final seemed laughable after 2015 exit' - Morgan
England captain urges team to play final in the bold style that got them there
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
Australia choose worst time to put in 'worst performance' of the World Cup
Aaron Finch admits his side were simply 'outplayed' by England
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
Kimber: Maybe winning World Cups is not in Australia's DNA, perhaps believing they will is in ours
Most of our lives has been Australia winning, but that doesn't change the genuine problems of the team
April 14, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
It's a new dawn, a new day, a new life - it's a New England
Of course, England fan's will feel good - they had not won a knock-out game in 27 years, but what exactly is this New England all about?
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, 2019 World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
The unreality of Adil Rashid's greatness
Maybe England have understood the thing about legspinners, ancient or modern, is that you have to be patient with them
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Jason Roy avoids suspension after outburst against umpires
England opener fined 30% of his match fees in addition to being handed two demerit points
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup semi-final, Edgbaston
'The best thing for our beautiful game, a 1st time winner!'
The reactions following England's eight-wicket win over five-time and defending champions Australia at Edgbaston
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Channel 4 to screen World Cup final free-to-air after agreement reached with Sky
England's first appearance in the men's cricket World Cup final since 1992 will be shown on free-to-air TV in the UK
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Jason Roy caps bowlers' onslaught as England blaze a trail to World Cup final
England banished the angst and restored the roar that had carried the side to the top of the world ODI rankings
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Manchester
Dhoni should have come in to bat earlier - Gavaskar
The former India captain said there had been a lot of "baffling" decisions by the team management, including how Rayudu and Rahane had been handled.
April 10, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Prophetic Archer predicted the entire World Cup
You could have scrolled through Jofra Archer's Twitter feed from between 2013-2016 and you would have known everything about the tournament from there
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
'Knew we deserved to be here, wanted to prove it' - Taylor
The match spilling into a second day made the New Zealander lose sleep, but he remained confident about the total they got given the conditions on offer
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup Central: World Cup v Wimbledon v F1
Catch all the buzz from around the World Cup in one place
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
The importance of the Roy-Bairstow partnership in England's success
In a fairly short time, the opening pair has consistently notched up some remarkable numbers
April 08, 2024
2nd Semi-final: Australia v England, Edgbaston
Tactics Board: Where the Australia - England game could be won and lost
Who will come out on top at Edgbaston, how will England cope with left-arm pace and will Australia's middle order stand up?
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Can Glenn Maxwell make it a Freaky Thursday for Australia?
He's a cricketer capable of extraordinary deeds, but Maxwell's World Cup has been distinctly bit-part so far ... if not in a bad way
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Virat Kohli 'heartbroken' after batting failure wrecks India's World Cup campaign
India captain defends middle-order after spirited comeback, but there's no way back following aggressive New Zealand attack
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India's strongest suit turns weakest link in Madchester drama
All tournament long, India's top three had piled up the runs; yet, just as in the 2015 World Cup, they collectively failed at the first knockout hurdle
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan news
Afghanistan pacer Aftab Alam handed one-year suspension
Fast bowler hauled up for disciplinary breaches during the 2019 World Cup
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
Bit by bit, piece by piece, Ravindra Jadeja almost keeps India's dream alive
As long as he was there, giving India's faltering chase direction, the allrounder put the New Zealanders on the back foot
April 13, 2024
Dobell: Trophies matter and this England side needs to win one
'This semi-final didn't need any more on it, but having Australia as opponents has provided it anyway'
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Old Trafford
When Boult made hay in Old Trafford's gloom
When the ball didn't swing, he leapt like superman to pluck catches, when it did, he prised out the world's best
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Let's go one better than 2015' - Elliott
Elation and disappointment: the reactions to New Zealand's 18-run win over India in the World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford
April 16, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, 1st semi-final, Old Trafford
Williamson all praise for 'world class' Santner
New Zealand captain terms the win far different to their semi-final victory in 2015
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Forty-five minutes of bad cricket' knocked us out - Kohli
The India captain said the 'skill level' of New Zealand's bowlers 'made life very difficult for the batsmen'
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Not good for a team environment' - Morgan unhappy with Pietersen criticism
Not necessary for critics to be constructive, says the England World Cup captain of his former team-mate's analysis
April 08, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
The first four overs, and a semi-final we didn't think we'd have
New Zealand got to 2 for 1 after four overs, while India had 5 for 3; it wasn't the prediction at all
April 11, 2024
England v Australia, 2nd semi-final, Birmingham, World Cup 2019
England hope to keep ambition alive in historic rematch with old enemy
The hosts have got their mojo back since the group meeting between these sides but Australia know all about the pressure of knockout matches
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
New Zealand in final despite thrilling Jadeja-Dhoni counter-attack
Fifties from Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor kept New Zealand afloat on a two-paced surface before rain arrived at the start of the 47th over
April 10, 2024
England v Australia, 2019 World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Ben Stokes fired up for 'redemption' shot in semi-final against Australia
In the "most important game" of his career Ben Stokes is hoping to continue his excellent form with bat and ball
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India v New Zealand semi-final pushed to reserve day - who stands to benefit?
Varun Shetty checks with Sambit Bal and Andrew Fidel Fernando on the game situation, and which way it's likely to go, weather permitting
April 11, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Edgbaston
Peter Handscomb 'definitely in', Marcus Stoinis fit - Justin Langer
The Australia coach said both Handscomb and Stoinis would feature in the XI for the semi-final against England
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Edgbaston set for sparse attendance after ticketing confusion
Despite England playing one of their most important games in history, there seems a good chance there may be many empty seats at Edgbaston on Thursday
April 13, 2024
Pakistan news
Future after Inzamam's stint? 'I don't care,' says Imam-ul-Haq
Inzamam-ul-Haq's stint as chief selector has ended, leading to speculation about the future of the young Pakistan opener
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, 2019 World Cup, 2nd semi-final, Edgbaston
Australia a great team, 'but we're a different sort of animal' - Liam Plunkett
Set to retain his place in the XI, the pacer says the previous England sides he's been a part of lacked belief
April 08, 2024
Handscomb will treat semi-final as 'any game'
Having missed out on the initial World Cup squad, Handscomb is on the brink of coming into the side when the pressure is at its greatest
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
India's bowling plan - Bhuvneshwar or Shami? Kuldeep or Chahal?
India appear to have settled on the five-bowler plan, but will that be too big a risk?
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019 semi-final, Old Trafford
Tactics Board: Where the India v New Zealand semi-final could be won and lost
Rohit Sharma v Trent Boult, the Indian spin options and New Zealand's express pace - what will be the game-changer?
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Can Taylor, Guptill and Latham put behind their modest World Cup so far?
None of the three batsmen have scored even 60% of the runs they would generally do, leaving Williamson to shoulder most of the responsibility
April 11, 2024
'England have the chance to inspire a new generation' - Joe Root
Root believes his side can replicate the feats of the 2005 Ashes winners with World Cup success
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 1st semi-final, Manchester
'We have same opportunity as anyone else' - Kane Williamson
Kane Williamson said it will be a fresh start for everyone when the semi-final round begins
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh news
Bangladesh part ways with coach Steve Rhodes
The BCB has also decided not to extend the contracts of bowling coaches Courtney Walsh and Sunil Joshi
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Winning three out of seven is almost 50%' - Sri Lanka chief selector on World Cup campaign
Sri Lanka chief selector Ashantha de Mel put a positive spin on the side's World Cup campaign as they returned home
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, 1st semi-final, Manchester
Virat Kohli embraces playing second fiddle in a World Cup of learnings
It's been a new role in the middle overs, says Indian captain, and a challenge that he has enjoyed
April 12, 2024
India v New Zealand, 1st semi-final, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Uphill task for New Zealand to take down favourites India
India ponder their bowling combination, while New Zealand look to end their three-match losing streak as the teams face off in the first semi-final
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Mentally and physically I'm right where I wanted to be' - Jason Roy
England's tone-setting opener feared the worst when suffering a hamstring injury but is now ready to make an impact on their World Cup semi-final
April 08, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup semi-finals, Edgbaston
'We'll be doing everything we can to nullify Bairstow and Roy' - Justin Langer
Australia's head coach has likened England having their first-choice opening pair fit and firing to his own team having Smith, Warner and Starc back after long absences
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Time was always against us' - Gibson on South Africa's World Cup
South Africa coach feels they ran out of time in trying to put together the team they would have liked to compete at the World Cup
April 08, 2024
Pakistan news
Pakistan captaincy decision in PCB's hands - Sarfaraz Ahmed
Sarfaraz Ahmed confirms his wish to stay on as captain in all three formats despite World Cup exit
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
BCCI asks ICC to ensure no repeat of airplane political messages
Banners carrying political messages flew over Headingley during two round-robin matches of the World Cup
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja out of World Cup, Matthew Wade lined up as replacement
'We have to work hard on getting him up for the Ashes now,' coach Justin Langer said
April 14, 2024
England not scared of chasing in World Cup semi-final, says Trevor Bayliss
England won their final two groups games batting first but head coach is confident in their record chasing down a target
April 12, 2024
ICC rankings
Rohit Sharma closes in on Virat Kohli on top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen
Big movers after the round-robin stage of the World Cup include Babar Azam, Kane Williamson, Mitchell Starc and Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Ian 'Gunner' Gould whistles his way into the sunset
The time was right to stop, says Gould, as he calls time on a 13-year career as a match official
April 12, 2024
It's not about the numbers, it's about the person you are - Duminy
JP Duminy bows out of international content that he gave his all for the team cause while captain Faf du Plessis called him a "father figure"
April 09, 2024
Lyon begins the mind games - World Cup England's to lose
Australia will take confidence from their group-stage win over England, but Lyon insisted they were underdogs for the semi-final
April 13, 2024
Du Plessis hints at staying until T20 World Cup
The South Africa captain showed his emotion on reaching three figures but suggested it was not a sign he was about to call it quits
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Khawaja, Stoinis injury doubts for semi-final; Wade, Mitchell Marsh called as cover
Usman Khawaja will go for a scan on a hamstring strain that was described as "not ideal" by his captain
April 13, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Faf du Plessis ton sets up consolation win and hands Australia semi-final against England
South Africa held their nerve in the face of David Warner's hundred to seal a 10-run victory in the final group game
April 13, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Move aside Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma is the true Universe Boss
Rohit Sharma's fifth ton in this World Cup has put him on another level - and he has helped KL Rahul click, too
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
What's Angelo Mathews' worth? He will remind you
Like a microcosm of a 12-year career, Mathews' 2019 World Cup has been as vexing as they come
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Headingley
'Rohit is now making numbers look silly'
The cricketing fraternity was full of praise for Rohit Sharma, who scored a record-breaking fifth hundred at this World Cup
April 14, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Rohit, Rahul smash centuries; India jump to top of points table
Angelo Mathews' third ODI ton against India came in defeat, while Lasith Malinga ended his World Cup career conceding 82 runs
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Afghanistan board orders inquiry into Aftab Alam's 'misbehaviour' during World Cup
Bowler was sent home in June for breaching ICC code; now, team manager suspended over cover-up of the same incident
April 13, 2024
Mustafizur looks to T20 to improve his death-bowling skills
The left-armer enjoyed a strong finish to the World Cup with consecutive five-wicket hauls but is focused on developing into more rounded bowler
April 12, 2024
2nd Semi-final: Australia v England, Edgbaston
World Cup 2019: Cricday's fantasy cricket tips
Which players should you pick for your fantasy team? Who are the budget buys? Look no further than our daily fantasy cricket blog throughout the World Cup
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, Lord's
No 'miracle' for Pakistan but Sarfaraz Ahmed happy to go out on a high
Pakistan captain happy with his team's final effort despite not getting close to the record-breaking win they needed
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia 'proud' of fielding efforts - but have they been the best?
Fielding has always been a grey area in cricket, but Australia's emphasis on "creating energy in the ring" tells a story in itself
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Bowling and fielding a massive letdown - Mashrafe
Bangladesh captain says team didn't do justice to Shakib's performances as he reflects on their tournament
April 08, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Du Plessis admits 'concern' over South Africa player drain as he considers international future
South Africa captain backs calls for minimum wage as he concedes Kolpak and T20 deals remain "dangling carrots"
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
You can try, but you can never out-Pakistan Pakistan
They might have won the World Cup just once, but each World Cup really only belongs to Pakistan
April 16, 2024
Pakistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Shaheen Afridi's record haul not enough to pull Pakistan through
Becomes youngest to take five-for at a World Cup; Imam, Babar also impress as Pakistan bow out on happy note
April 09, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Smith, Warner's records will speak louder than one-off incident - Du Plessis
South Africa captain says his team won't invoke the events that happened in Newlands last year to gain psychological advantage
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Lord's
At Lord's, a sea of green, a celebration of cricket, and a lesson for the future
Norms must be broken for a new generation to fall in love with the game, as the fans at the Bangladesh v Pakistan game showed
April 08, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Avishka Fernando will be one of the future stars - Dimuth Karunaratne
Kusal Perera and the captain himself have forged a solid combination at the top, giving Sri Lanka more reason to cheer this World Cup
April 12, 2024
Australia v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Glenn Maxwell doubtful; Australia eye top-of-table finish
This will be only the third World Cup meeting between both sides since that epic Edgbaston game
April 12, 2024
India v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Last chance for India's middle order to get it right ahead of the knockouts
Sri Lanka have had their moments in this World Cup. Can they sign-off on a high?
April 09, 2024
Sky Sports will show World Cup final on free-to-air if England qualify
Broadcaster seeks to capitalise on 'once-in-a-generation' opportunity to spread the sport to wider UK audience
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Leeds
No more World Cups, 'I don't intend to put my body on the line' - Chris Gayle
There are still some limited-overs internationals and T20 leagues, on the anvil, but the charismatic West Indies opener is done with World Cups
April 13, 2024
New Zealand hope for change of luck after World Cup stutter
Gary Stead believes that with a little change in fortune New Zealand can revive their tournament in the semi-finals
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Can Soumya Sarkar find the steel to go with the silk?
He has all the shots, and all the time in the world to play them, but he hasn't yet found the consistency to truly fulfill his potential
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Peter Handscomb replaces injured Shaun Marsh in Australia's World Cup squad
Marsh has suffered a fractured forearm after being struck by a ball from Pat Cummins during a net session
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan find accidental hero in Ikram Alikhil
He wasn't part of the original squad, and he started the tournament in the lower order. What could this teenaged wicketkeeper-batsman do at No. 3? Plenty
April 15, 2024
Liam Plunkett clarifies free-to-air remarks amid Sky access debate
Fast bowler calls for final to be available "to as many people as possible" as interest grows ahead of knock-outs
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan finish on zero as West Indies, Chris Gayle sign off with win
Teenager Ikram Alikhil and Rahmat Shah struck half-centuries, but it was not enough for Afghanistan to earn their first points
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, 2019 World Cup, Lord's
Australia loss was the turning point - Sarfaraz
Pakistan have an impossible task ahead of them. Their opponents, Bangladesh, can't make the semi-finals either. But neither team is looking at this game as a dead rubber
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Pakistan, Bangladesh look to end campaigns on high note
Pakistan's hopes of qualifying are purely mathematical, with the team needing a victory of at least 316 runs to pip New Zealand to fourth spot
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
The curious case of Phil Simmons
Afghanistan stand to lose one of the best coaches in the world because of off-field drama, and West Indies could stand to benefit (again) at their expense
April 11, 2024
Williamson unlucky, I have the 'smallest' hands - Wood
Two impressive performances have taken into the semi-finals with confidence restored but they know this is the bare minimum they needed to do
April 10, 2024
Jonny Bairstow - Jason Roy union moves into very special territory
England have come a long way since the debacle of 2015, and it seems they're not done yet
April 11, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-Le-Street
England's evolving ODI juggernaut
By confronting, and overcoming, the threat of elimination, they are now better prepared for a shot at ultimate glory than they were at the beginning of the tournament
April 08, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
New Zealand's No. 1 (and No. 2) problem
Between them, New Zealand's openers have scored only 299 runs in 16 innings. It is a problem that doesn't seem to be going away
April 11, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Jonny Bairstow, Mark Wood put England in semi-finals
Jonny Bairstow scored his second century in as many games to help England to 305, before New Zealand fell apart in the chase
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Afghanistan's chance to give coach Phil Simmons a send-off gift
Afghanistan have beaten West Indies thrice in their last four completed matches. Can they add another win to their kitty?
April 11, 2024
World Cup Central
World Cup Central: Low attendance forces MCC to fill Lord's pavilion with schoolchildren
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April 08, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-Le-Street
Ben Stokes, England's five-star batsman
The least acknowledged and most incredible fact about the England allrounder is that he is as good a middle-order batsman as MS Dhoni once was
April 12, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Durham
A team fashioned in Williamson's spirit - not McCullum's image
This time there's no charm offensive - the New Zealand team are just are who they are. And there's no one cuddlier at the World Cup.
April 13, 2024
India v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
Pant shows he can be a bestseller - in three balls
Rishabh Pant offered glimpses of the promise and hype that has been built around him, with audacity and sparkling strokeplay
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Luck Index
Tamim's costly miss, and Rohit's surge
According to Luck Index, Bangladesh could well have beaten India had Tamim Iqbal not grassed an early catch that Rohit Sharma offered
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
'Maybe we will be the people's team' - Bangladesh coach
Steve Rhodes hoped that his team would be remembered for the fight they had shown against top sides in this World Cup
April 11, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Not a must-win, but New Zealand must win their momentum back
New Zealand should get into the final four even with a loss to England, but that would make them the only team without a win against the other semi-finalists
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
All fizz, no fuss, the charming simplicity of Mustafizur Rahman
No one knows much about the Bangladesh paceman, and he isn't saying much, except with the old ball
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Rohit Sharma ton, Jasprit Bumrah four-for help India knock out Bangladesh
Mustafizur Rahman, Shakib Al Hasan and Mohammad Saifuddin ensured that Bangladesh kept fighting, but too many of their batsmen failed to build on starts in a chase of 315
April 15, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
After Wellington nightmare, Morgan's England face another moment of truth
Four years ago, England were hammered by New Zealand in what Morgan described as "close to rock bottom". Defeat on Wednesday however could be even more disastrous
April 11, 2024
England v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Dogged NZ stand between England and semi-final path
Going hell for leather has done England few favours in the World Cup to date, but in a must-win encounter, which instincts should they trust?
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
Mashrafe calls for calm as Bangladesh face the team their fans love to hate
There might be more Indian fans at Edgbaston, but the 'tigers' are all set to make their presence felt
April 11, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'We were in control but it slipped' - Nicholas Pooran on disappointment of defeat
Nicholas Pooran scored his maiden hundred but was unable to be West Indies' saviour
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Angelo Mathews and the craziest ball of the 2019 World Cup
How did a man who had not bowled a ball in the previous eight months come to be at the top of his mark with Sri Lanka in dire need?
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Avishka Fernando, bowlers hand West Indies another defeat
Nicholas Pooran's century goes in vain as Sri Lanka win dead rubber by 23 runs
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Surprised that Dhoni question continues to come up' - Sanjay Bangar
His innings against England was polarising, but India's assistant coach is quite pleased with Dhoni's batting efforts through the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Can Bangladesh exploit India's weaknesses and stay alive?
Mahmudullah has recovered from the calf injury he picked up against Afghanistan, and is expected to play on Tuesday
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
How England's win affects Bangladesh and Pakistan
India and New Zealand are through for all practical purposes, along with Australia. One spot remains to be taken
April 13, 2024
India's start and finish raise questions of gameplan
Setting a steady platform has been a successful model for India in one-day cricket, but they were so shackled by England's new-ball bowling that it left them way behind the rate
April 13, 2024
England slay demons in dominating India's spinners
Dobell: 'They knew the challenge that awaited them in this game. They had learned from last year and trained extensively'
April 12, 2024
Kohli questions 59-metre boundary as England batsmen punish India's spinners
India captain calls Edgbaston dimensions 'bizarre' and 'crazy'
April 12, 2024
Jonny Bairstow puts 'difficult week' behind him in match-winning performance
Bairstow follows Michael Vaughan spat with century as England defeat India
April 12, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Jonny Bairstow and Ben Stokes help end India's unbeaten run
Rohit Sharma's century in vain as India's middle order falters in a chase of 338
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Knocked out SL and WI focus on life after World Cup
Neither team's campaign has gone according to plan and a large part of that is because their batting line-ups have been disappointing
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Chester-Le-Street
'Middle order doesn't have confidence' - Karunaratne
Sri Lanka captain says they have the skill to 'compete with anyone' but admits they have only performed well in 'certain games'
April 15, 2024
India do the hard yards to hide their soft centre
The tournament favourites are cruising but their middle order could be tested if England set them a stiff target
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019
The pain of Wahab and Hamid, in victory and defeat
A match riddled with political tension off the field was eventually won by a player who wasn't going to be there when the Afghanistan captain's gamble failed
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Pain no bar for this band of World Cup dreamers from Bangladesh
Most of their premier players are carrying major injuries, but none of them have asked for time off as the team looks to make a big splash in the UK
April 13, 2024
Australia still searching for perfect game - Starc
In an ominous note to whoever they meet in the semi-finals, Mitchell Starc believes there is more to come from Australia as they aim to peak in knockouts
April 14, 2024
Burden on Williamson grows as New Zealand's cracks emerge
It will take a extraordinary swing in net run rate to deny New Zealand a semi-final spot but their campaign has started to splutter at the pointy end
April 12, 2024
Kimber: 'It was a game of dots'
Every dot made Australia look like the kind of attack that wins World Cups
April 12, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Alex Carey, Mitchell Starc to the fore as Australia thump New Zealand
Australia survived the loss of early wickets and a Trent Boult hat-trick to cruise to an 86-run win at Lord's
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Imad Wasim and Wahab Riaz's heroics keep Pakistan alive
Gulbadin's miscalculation and costly overs undo spin trio's choke as Afghanistan stumble under pressure
April 08, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
What does KL Rahul need to do to take the next step?
KL Rahul has made a start every time he has opened at the World Cup, but he is yet to make an impact. Is it a case of mind over matter?
April 13, 2024
England v India, 2019 World Cup, Edgbaston
England face India's might as campaign nears point of no return
India likely to stick with their XI from the West Indies game, but Eoin Morgan hints at bringing back Jason Roy for crunch clash
April 15, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
England prepared to risk fitness of Roy, Archer against India
The opener is recovering from a hamstring injury while the fast bowler has been suffering from some stiffness in his side
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Clashes in stands at Headingley as Afghanistan-Pakistan turns ugly
There had been clashes between the fans outside the stadium before the match began, and it also carried on outside after the eviction
April 11, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Starc must blast his way past the little fort Williamson will build
The Australia paceman has 19 wickets so far, and the New Zealand captain 414 runs - they are the most important cogs in their teams' wheels
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Leeds
An opportunity to keep the Afghanistan-Pakistan rivalry dignified
In the way of a second India-Pakistan fixture stands a rivalry that comes with its own history; but it is not completely untenable yet
April 11, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch's Australia shed aggression but not winning ways
Australia captain says 2015 World Cup "quite aggressive on the field, mainly from us" but this time around it's "great spirit" on display from the teams
April 13, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Fernando: Sri Lanka's romance with the World Cup
They said the World Cup was too good for Sri Lanka, but Malinga and co. still flirted with it and then Leeds happened. Will it give Sri Lanka one more chance?
April 10, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'That first week was really tough for us' - Faf du Plessis
The South Africa captain tries to put a finger on where it went wrong for his team in World Cup 2019, after they finally clicked as a unit, against Sri Lanka
April 08, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
'It kind of is what it is' for Kane Williamson, and nothing more
The New Zealand captain gives an insight into exactly why his team is sitting pretty when so many of its rivals are in such advance states of funk
April 12, 2024
England v India, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
The sun is still shining on England, and Jos Buttler promises to 'turn up and adapt'
Jason Roy batted in the nets, Adil Rashid bowled, Jofra Archer took part in the drills, and the pitch for the India game should be a batting beauty
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Du Plessis, Amla, bowlers dent Sri Lanka's semi-final hopes
They put on an unbroken 175-run stand after a collective performance from the seamers restricted Sri Lanka to 203
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Surging Pakistan look to sustain momentum against Afghanistan
Pakistan need to win to give themselves the best chance of upstaging England and clinching a semi-final berth
April 11, 2024
Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Lord's
New Zealand seek semi-final security against confident Australia
There are a couple of selection issues for New Zealand to ponder as they look to avoid being dragged into a last-minute battle for qualification
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh news
'Don't want to think about it' - Mashrafe shrugs off retirement talk
Bangladesh Cricket Board has left the decision on his future with the ODI captain
April 11, 2024
Mohammed Shami shows the Maestro in him to stop the music for West Indies
In a week, Shami went from back-up to match-winner. In six balls, he let West Indians know their World Cup was over
April 09, 2024
How West Indies' dream went up in smoke
Gollapudi: 'What, if anything, has changed for West Indies at this World Cup?'
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Gary Stead backs New Zealand openers Colin Munro and Martin Guptill against Australia
Coach plays down speculation about Henry Nicholls moving to top of the order
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'People were waiting for us to fail' - Jonny Bairstow lashes out at England critics
Opener says it's far from panic stations in England camp as World Cup campaign enters crucial phase
April 08, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'Dhoni's experience has come good eight out of ten times' - Kohli
India captain refuses to believe Dhoni's slow pace of batting in the middle overs is a matter of concern
April 13, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Shami-Bumrah, Kohli put India one step closer to semi-finals
West Indies crash out of the race for the final four after going down by 125 runs
April 16, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Hathurusingha expects Sri Lanka's batsmen to step up
Sri Lanka coach says Mathews' match-winning knock against England has infused a new wave of belief
April 11, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
Do South Africa have nothing to lose, or nothing to play for?
JP Duminy, who might replace the injured David Miller, hopes the South Africans play Sri Lanka with freedom, and a smile on their faces
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
With slim hopes alive, Sri Lanka run into their 2019 tormentors
Without the worry of qualifying, South Africa begin the series of long farewells to Amla, Tahir and Duminy from 50-over cricket
April 10, 2024
Warner reveals unlikely secret to slower tempo
His strike-rate has been a regular topic of conversation during a prolific World Cup and David Warner said it has been a conscious effort to slow things down
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, Birmingham, World Cup 2019
Neesham's defiance a significant moment in his comeback story
Defeat dulled the enjoyment the allrounder could take from his innings, but it was important on a personal level
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
You'd better believe, It is on Pakistan
The stars are aligning, the wins are coming, it's no joke any more. Pakistan are getting on one of those rolls
April 13, 2024
What India need to do against West Indies' key players
How they face up to Gayle, Hope, Cottrell and Thomas will be crucial
April 14, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Gayle, Holder urge the West Indies rookies to become "rock and soul"
Patience around the West Indies young stars, like the team's chances at the World Cup, is starting to run out
April 12, 2024
Welcome to the age of Babar Azam
At this of all moments, in this increasingly heady campaign, let's not be shy - let's call this innings for what it is, a coming of age for sure, and perhaps an all-timer
April 14, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Second spinner might have helped New Zealand, admits Santner
New Zealand concede pitch turned 'more than we though it would' as Babar Adam and Harris Sohail take game away
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Babar, Haris and Shaheen's genius keep Pakistan alive
New Zealand were kept to 238 thanks to a brilliant new-ball burst from Shaheen and they were then taken out of the game by a century Babar Azam and a fifty from Haris Sohail
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
England have failed to adapt but can still make last four - Joe Root
Next two games are 'like quarter-finals' for England, admits leading batsman after Sri Lanka, Australia defeats
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Chester-le-Street
'We need to justify why we're here' - South Africa play for pride with jobs on the line
South Africa are already out of the World Cup but they have two games left to 'finish on a high', says assistant coach
April 08, 2024
India v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester
India's shaky middle order in focus against teetering West Indies
West Indies will be without the injured Andre Russell in their must-win game against the new No.1 ODI side
April 09, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Which is the best ball of the World Cup?
Which of these do you think is the ball of the tournament so far?
April 13, 2024
West Indies news
Gayle says 'definitely' playing ODIs and 'maybe' Test post World Cup
"My plans after the World Cup
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Fitness concerns hang over key England players
The most pressing fitness worry may be over Jofra Archer, who has a "tightness in his left side" and will be assessed ahead of the India match
April 10, 2024
Starc's day goes from breakfast sledge to wonder ball
All Mitchell Starc wanted was some eggs to start his morning, but another hotel guest wanted to share a few words with him
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
The eerie similarities between 1992 and 2019 for Pakistan
The inescapable conclusion is that for Pakistan, the 2019 World Cup is going the exact same way as the 1992 tournament
April 13, 2024
No backwards steps, say England, as Kevin Pietersen criticises Eoin Morgan "weakness"
Short ball to England captain raises eyebrows of former team-mate, as England face battle for semi-final berth
April 12, 2024
Mitchell Starc: The Grand Old Duke of Yorker
Australia's strike bowler is no ordinary left-arm seamer. He is the most lethal weapon ever to play one-day cricket
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's
England facing Deja vu - all over again
It is simplistic to describe the team as flat track bullies - but there is a kernel of truth to it too
April 10, 2024
Mitchell Starc, Jason Behrendorff reprise left-arm double act to upstage England
The last time Australia opened the bowling with two left-arm quicks it was all about the Mitches
April 08, 2024
Mitchell Starc: The Grand Old Duke of Yorker
Australia's gun seamer is no ordinary left-arm seamer, he is the most lethal weapon the one-day game has ever seen
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019, Qualification scenarios
England's losses open up qualification race
The pre-tournament favourite's defeat against Australia has ensured every team, barring South Africa and Afghanistan, have a shot at making the semi-finals
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Smart Stats - Behrendorff the standout performer in Australia win
Aaron Finch got the man of the match award, but his contribution to the win was lower than that of Australia's new-ball duo
April 14, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to put Australia in semi-finals
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
April 13, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Finch combines forces with Behrendorff and Starc to put Australia in semi-finals
England's plans of qualifying for the final four hang in the balance after a second successive loss, this one by 64 runs
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Catches can win matches - so can a lot else for Pakistan
They have conceded more runs in the field than they have saved in this World Cup, but Pakistan are finding ways around that
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
Pakistan reaching last chance saloon, New Zealand look to sew up final-four berth
It's a high-stakes match, especially for Sarfaraz Ahmed's side, as another defeat will significantly diminish their chances of qualifying for the semi-final
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
The magic World Cup-winning DNA - Australia have it, England don't
Australia have lost ten of their 11 previous ODIs against England, but none of them were at the World Cup
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Because of misfielding we missed the opportunity again - Gulbadin
Afghanistan's captain blamed a shoddy fielding performance for his side's failure to claim their first scalp of the World Cup
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Shakib's brilliance, Mashrafe's mental strength raise Bangladesh's semi-final hopes
From suffering miserable defeats, Bangladesh have an extraordinary depth of experience in World Cups, with Mashrafe and Shakib leading the way
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
'Won't be easy but we will give our best shot against India' - Shakib
Meanwhile, the Bangladesh team management awaits a scan report which will tell them the extent of Mahmudullah's calf injury
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Shakib Al Hasan emulates Yuvraj Singh
The Bangladesh allrounder became only the second player to score a fifty and take a five-wicket haul in the same World Cup match
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bangladesh's batting plans lacked flexibility and ruthlessness
If their ambition is to be a top side, even in this World Cup, they have to press the accelerator harder at times
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Super Shakib knocks Afghanistan over with bat and ball
Allrounder smacks 51 and then returns 5-29 to help Bangladesh script a 62-run win and get in the top half of the points table
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Jonny Bairstow and David Warner set to put IPL bromance behind them
They were lighting up stadiums in India as opening partners three months ago. All that will be forgotten on Tuesday when England meet Australia at Lord's
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Morgan plays down England's pressure fears
The England captain believes nerves played no part in the team's defeats at the hands of Pakistan and Sri Lanka
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Slow over rate leaves Kane Williamson on thin ice
New Zealand have been fined for not completing their overs in time against West Indies, and a second offence could earn their captain a suspension
April 12, 2024
West Indies news
Injured Andre Russell out of rest of the World Cup
Top-order batsman Sunil Ambris has been approved as the allrounder's replacement
April 12, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
'They can do what they want' - Morgan won't do a Kohli if fans heckle Smith, Warner
It will take time for the Australian duo to be accepted back into the cricket community, says the England captain
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Philosophical Kagiso Rabada takes in the lessons of a chastening World Cup
The fast bowler did not think the early exit was the lowest point of his career, but admitted that he had slipped up with his execution during the tournament
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Roy bats in nets, could make return against India
England have received a significant boost with news that Jason Roy is recovering well.
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
We wanted Rabada to skip IPL, says du Plessis; bowler says plan fell through
Kagiso Rabada struggled to find form all tournament as South Africa crashed out of the World Cup
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Ashes can wait as England, Australia gear up for mega World Cup clash
The question is whether Australia now have a team that will match-up effectively against an England team who, for all their former success, need to keep it together in the here and now
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Sparks set to fly as Afghanistan and Bangladesh renew tense rivalry
Their head-to-head is incredibly tight, and there's always needle between the players. Shouldn't the two teams meet more often?
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
When Pakistan needed some magic, Haris Sohail conjured the spell
Haris unfurls a magical mystery tour at Lord's to keep Pakistan hopes alive as South Africa's vanish
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
'It's a little bit embarrassing' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa's captain has admitted that the early exit from the World Cup will tarnish the legacy of some of the senior players in the squad
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
The World Cup of Mohammad Amir, the nerd
As much as he's been bowling as part of Pakistan's attack, he's also seemed like a child messing around alone in the school's chemistry lab
April 14, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Dobell: Jofra Archer key to England becoming a stronger, better-balanced side
England v Australia looks set to be a quality encounter with plenty of context - exactly what the World Cup should be about
April 09, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Haris blitz ends South Africa's World Cup dream
An inspired, backs-to-the-wall performance from Pakistan, led by Haris Sohail, knocked South Africa out of the 2019 World Cup
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jason Roy to have further scan on torn hamstring
England camp coy on severity of opener's injury but hopeful he can return against India on June 30
April 13, 2024
Australia v England, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Langer backs Australia's under-fire batting gameplans
There have been question marks over how the team has been too slow to start and aren't always explosive at the end, but the head coach is having none of it
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Gulbadin Naib backs Afghanistan's spin attack against any side in the world
Captain has faith in Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan against Bangladesh after pushing India
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bangladesh begin virtual knockouts at spin-friendly Southampton
Bangladesh cannot afford anymore slip-ups and the first obstacle in their way is an Afghanistan team still looking for their first win
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Mehidy Hasan struck on the head at practice session
The offspinner was understood to be out of danger, although a concussion report is yet to be completed
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Shami reveals Dhoni's advice before World Cup hat-trick ball
The India pacer talks about how MS ODI helped orchestrate his World Cup hat-trick, bowling alongside Jasprit Bumrah and his changed outlook towards fitness
April 13, 2024
Brathwaite, Bishop, Neesham and what gets remembered
It seemed impossible, but Carlos Brathwaite so nearly pulled it off. From both sides the skills on show were incredible
April 12, 2024
'I thought I had enough bat on it': Brathwaite's heartbreak
The allrounder was pleased to have ended a long wait for a century and said there won't be recriminations over him trying to win the match with another six
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup, 2019, Southampton
Bumrah again proves the jewel in Kohli's crown
At various stages it appeared the World Cup was set for a massive upset, but once again India showed why they have the best bowling attack at the tournament
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Flake it from the top - Pakistan's batting problems
Imam, Babar and Fakhar have not been able to convert their starts into big scores and that's been affecting the team's performance at the World Cup
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup, Smart Stats
Smart Stats: New Zealand's two-man show from Williamson and Boult
According to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats, Trent Boult and Kane Williamson had a combined contribution of nearly 60% to New Zealand's thrilling five-run win
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
West Indies fall agonisingly short after Carlos Brathwaite's stunning assault
The allrounder's effort put to shade a serene 148 from Williamson, brilliant spells from Cottrell, Boult and Ferguson, and a rousing half-century from Gayle
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Brathwaite's six-hitting frenzy in 2D
How our ball-by-ball commentary captured the West Indies allrounder sending chills down the New Zealand team's backs in the final couple of overs
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
How Mohammad Nabi almost hustled a big upset for Afghanistan over India
"At times, we felt the way Nabi was playing was irritating" - Mohammed Shami
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
'We had doubts at the halfway stage' - Kohli
India were worried they didn't have enough runs on the board against Afghanistan but their bowling line-up bailed them out
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Bumrah's magic and Shami's hat-trick save India
Bumrah produced a vital double-strike while Shami claimed a hat-trick to help India defend 224
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
England took it a bit easy with the bat against Sri Lanka - Trevor Bayliss
England coach admits his side missed Jason Roy but stresses that the opening batsman will not be rushed back from injury
April 13, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Done 'sulking and moping around' - Aiden Markram
South Africa batsman hopes the top order begins to convert starts to big scores, starting with the must-win Pakistan game
April 11, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Criticise us, but don't abuse us - Sarfaraz Ahmed
The Pakistan captain understands the frustrations of their fans but pleaded with them not to get personal
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Lord's
Misfiring Pakistan and South Africa face off with time running out
South Africa are likely to stick with their XI from the New Zealand game, while Pakistan could well leave out Shoaib Malik and Hasan Ali
April 10, 2024
Don't bring players' families into criticism - Wahab
The paceman insisted that Pakistan were still together as a team despite their World Cup hopes hanging by a thread
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
How Pakistan's fielding hit a fumbling block after Steve Rixon's exit
Fielding wasn't supposed to be one of Pakistan's problems at the World Cup, but they seem to have lapsed right back to their poor standards
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
He is in the 15, but does Rishabh Pant fit in India's playing XI?
He doesn't have the experience, but he has the explosiveness. Will the think tank choose conservatism over boldness, or go the other way?
April 11, 2024
'On slower wickets, we can beat any team' - Dhananjaya de Silva
Sri Lanka's total seemed sub-par, but a key innings from Angelo Mathews set the tempo for his team in a famous win
April 12, 2024
England's high rollers make their lives unnecessarily complicated with shock Sri Lanka defeat
Dismissals of Moeen Ali and James Vince epitomise a team that can't help but look for the aggressive option
April 11, 2024
'Sri Lanka making the World Cup interesting'
The reactions to Sri Lanka's stunning 20-run win over top-ranked England
April 09, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
The monster they call Mali
The Sri Lanka fast bowler has been around for years but his magic never seems to fade
April 12, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
'We didn't deserve to win' - Morgan
England, meanwhile, don't have history on their side against their next three opponents at this World Cup
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Manchester
West Indies focus on team bonding instead of training on the eve of New Zealand game
"We wanted to get the guys together, just have a team event, a team bonding session. And I think it went really well," captain Jason Holder said
April 12, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Stats - Lasith Malinga joins McGrath, Murali and Akram
England, meanwhile, don't have history on their side against their next three opponents at this World Cup
April 08, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews star as Sri Lanka stun England
Ben Stokes threatened a late jailbreak, but Nuwan Pradeep dismissed No. 11 Mark Wood to secure a memorable win for Sri Lanka
April 11, 2024
Afghanistan v India, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rashid Khan 'not thinking about' England game anymore - Gulbadin Naib
Rashid conceded 110 from nine overs in the last match but his captain says the legspinner will not let those figures torment him
April 14, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Can West Indies find a way to stay alive, without Andre Russell?
They looked exceptional in their warm-up match against New Zealand, but that is a distant memory as the sides prepare to meet in the World Cup proper
April 12, 2024
India v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Southampton
India's chance to experiment ahead of bigger battles
Will they try and fit in Rishabh Pant? Can Rashid Khan bounce back after England nightmare?
April 13, 2024
Stoinis feared injury would end his World Cup
While recovering from his side strain, the allrounder put in extra work on his batting with Ricky Ponting
April 14, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
Big milestone comes up for Moeen Ali, the selfless face of new England
For Moeen Ali, winning 100 ODI caps won't matter as much as 'being part of the change' in England's ODI cricket
April 08, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
New David Warner, same old wheelhouse
He's not quite been himself since returning from his ban, and he's been weirdly subdued in the Powerplay. But he's still the same player deep down
April 14, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Bangladesh not giving up on semi-finals yet - Tamim Iqbal
The opener also felt the chase of 382 could have been possible had he or Shakib Al Hasan stuck around until at least the 30th over
April 13, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Is Bangladesh's bowling standing up to the rigours of a World Cup?
Fingerspinners and quicks who prefer the old ball: they do fine at home, but Bangladesh need more to challenge big teams in big tournaments
April 12, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Warner's rapid 166 trumps Mushfiqur's fighting 102*
More than 700 runs were scored at Trent Bridge as Australia took another big step towards the semi-finals
April 12, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
That's a lot of sixes, but I hit the biggest - Moeen
According to the England allrounder, friendly competition to score the quickest centuries and hit the biggest sixes is driving the team during the World Cup
April 08, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Leeds
Sri Lanka banking on 'out of the box' methods to stop England's batsmen
Captain Dimuth Karunaratne has told his team to forget about the first half of their World Cup campaign and pick themselves up for the second half
April 11, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Stats - Warner clobbers his sixth 150-plus score
Stats highlights from Trent Bridge, where the defending champions piled on the runs against Bangladesh
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Vijay Shankar hit by Jasprit Bumrah yorker, team says he's fit
The blow to the foot occurred on Wednesday, and the allrounder only trained sparingly on Thursday
April 10, 2024
England v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Headingley
England have one eye on Sri Lanka, the other on semis
The home team have most of their bases covered and go into the game at Headingley as favourites against Dimuth Karunaratne's men
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
'It seems like guys have been hampered' - Gibson on South Africa's travails
The coach also expressed disappointment that the experienced players hadn't stood up in this World Cup
April 09, 2024
'We left everything out there, that's all I can ask' - du Plessis
With South Africa all-but out of the World Cup thoughts are already turning to 2023 and the considerable changes that could be seen
April 08, 2024
Penultimate-over boundary was a bonus for Williamson
The New Zealand captain wasn't concerned when he kept hitting the field and could see benefits in the team having close games in the group stage
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019
The haunted history of South Africa's World Cups
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April 13, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Australia's World Cup of gambles
Their planning in the lead-up to the tournament has been poor and as a result they have a line-up full of top-order batsmen and not enough bowling cover
April 13, 2024
Masterful Williamson keeps calm and carries on
There was a period in the middle of the chase where New Zealand's captain kept hitting the field. That is a rare sight. But there was no panic, he knew what was needed
April 12, 2024
Luck Index: The missed run-out that could have saved South Africa's day
South Africa fluffed a few chances on the field, but they could have still won had they run out Kane Williamson in the 41st over
April 09, 2024
Organisers to review security after pitch invader sustains broken arm
Spectator was heavily apprehended after running on the field at the end of England v Afghanistan match at Old Trafford
April 12, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Kane Williamson's hundred downs error-prone South Africa
Williamson and de Grandhomme shared in a 91-run stand that set up New Zealand's pursuit of South Africa's 241 for 6
April 09, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Birmingham
How South Africa's catalogue of errors dashed their World Cup hopes
How ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball commentary covered the key lapses in the latter stage of New Zealand's run-chase
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
How a surprise call from 'hero' Andy Roberts lifted struggling Mashrafe
Roberts gave Mashrafe the same advice as when they had first met, and the simple message helped the Bangladesh captain turn things around against West Indies
April 14, 2024
Joe Root plays it straight to keep England steady in the fast lane
Batsman content with unglamorous remit as Eoin Morgan steals the show at Old Trafford
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Simmons promises to expose truth behind Afghanistan's World Cup mess
Afghanistan coach says he will reveal the dubious part former chief selector Dawlat Ahmadzai had played in the selection of the squad
April 12, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Mashrafe Mortaza banks on 'confidence from West Indies win' to lift Bangladesh
The batsmen have to be alert to the variety in Australia's bowling attack, says the Bangladesh captain
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup, Rishabh Pant confirmed as replacement
The hairline fracture the India opener suffered on his left thumb while batting against Australia hasn't healed as well as expected
April 13, 2024
Australia v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Bangladesh's chance to spur World Cup magic
A possible return for Stoinis could give Australia the balance as they look to surge closer to the semi-finals
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Throwback to 2011: When New Zealand let their nasty out
In 2019, more than five years after New Zealand's cricketers re-branded themselves as kindergarten teachers with abs, it is difficult to even imagine the talons that they sprouted that evening
April 11, 2024
Marcus Stoinis on course for recall as Australia brace for Bangladesh threat
Allrounder on the mend after side strain as Langer prepares for side on the rise, thanks to Shakib Al Hasan's exploits
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v England, World Cup 2019, Manchester
The pall over Rashid Khan's World Cup
England struck Afghanistan where it would hurt them most - by ruthlessly attacking the man who represents their cricket.
April 13, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Eoin Morgan: Beyond the sixes, the heartbeat of 'new' England
His teammates talk of his unflappable nature; his calm on good day and bad; his ability to relieve the pressure and unleash their natural talent
April 14, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Eoin Morgan's brutal 148 flattens Afghanistan
The England captain smashed 17 of his side's 25 sixes and handed Afghanistan their fifth successive loss
April 13, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
The 2015 semi-finalists meet with plenty on the line again
For South Africa, it is virtually a must-win game, while for New Zealand, who have been unbeaten in the tournament having faced some of the weaker teams, it will be a proper test of their bench
April 10, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Morgan, England break six-hitting records, Rashid bears the brunt
The England captain broke the record for the most sixes in an ODI, while the Afghanistan legspinner retruned the worst-ever World Cup figures
April 13, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
'This is just... obscene' - Eoin Morgan fires England to sixes world record
Here's how our ball-by-ball commentators saw it as Eoin Morgan cracked 17 sixes out of 25 overall
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Australia still trying to find best XI' - Brad Haddin
Australia's assistant coach also talks of Maxwell's batting position and the Khawaja conundrum
April 08, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Will Jason Roy's injury open the door for Joe Denly?
Who replaces Jason Roy if he's ruled out of the World Cup? A look at the contenders
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v England, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Can Afghanistan rekindle the romance in an all-too-predictable World Cup?
The tournament so far has lacked upsets and close contests, with the top four teams proving too strong and too organised to even be challenged by the rest
April 11, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan's simplicity keeps Bangladesh's complex World Cup challenge alive
Allrounder's stunning impact with bat and ball has kept the World Cup interesting by taking down the big boys
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Smart Stats
Shakib Al Hasan floors West Indies with high-impact performance
Shakib Al Hasan put together another masterclass against West Indies
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Shakib, Liton the stars in Bangladesh's record chase
West Indies restricted to below-par total before their bowlers are taken to the cleaners, the 322-run chase pulled off with 51 balls in hand
April 08, 2024
South Africa in a spin despite holding trump card in Imran Tahir?
Prospect of a turning track at Edgbaston could be a double-edged sword as SA fight to stay alive
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Edgbaston
Lungi Ngidi's return to fitness a timely boost for South Africa
The fast bowler, who hasn't featured since injuring his hamstring against Bangladesh, is looking forward to putting New Zealand's batsmen under pressure
April 11, 2024
The ingredients for an upset heightened amid England injury concerns
England should win easily at Edgbaston, but a used track and a potent Afghan spin attack make for a few nerves
April 09, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Eoin Morgan doesn't rule out Alex Hales return, but conscious of 'stigma'
England want to do all they can to give the injured Jason Roy a chance to have a role in the latter stages of the World Cup
April 08, 2024
Beleaguered Afghans face stiff task to get campaign up and running
Underdogs need to overcome internal issues if they are to carry the fight to an England team who are now hitting their stride
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jason Roy to miss two World Cup matches after hamstring tear is confirmed
Batsman to miss Afghanistan and Sri Lanka fixtures, while Eoin Morgan continues to be monitored after back spasm
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Steven Smith praises Virat Kohli but is happy to brush off the boos
He said the India captain's gesture to silence spectators' heckling was "lovely", but he is more focused on scoring the runs Australia need from him
April 14, 2024
World Cup Central
World Cup Central: No sanction for Sri Lanka after press conference no-show
Catch all the buzz from around the World Cup in one place
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
The Mehidy threat facing West Indies
The Bangladesh offspinner has good figures against most of their frontline batsmen and he's likely to be a key factor in the game tomorrow
April 11, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Samiuddin: Pakistan need to first figure out what their best XI actually is
Beaten Pakistan have made six changes over three games after their opening match
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Kohli's India, a scary machine
India out-muscled South Africa then Australia and now Pakistan in every department
April 11, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Rohit Sharma and the magic in his touch
There were some brutal boundaries in his 140, but the shot that defined his class was the one that he simply caressed to the straight boundary
April 13, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav put India 7-0 ahead
On its biggest stage, cricket's most fraught rivalry once again failed to live up to its billing as a meek Pakistan were thoroughly outclassed
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Bhuvneshwar out for two-three matches with hamstring injury
The new-ball bowler pulled up after delivering the fourth ball of his third over, and went off the field immediately
April 14, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Mashrafe wants players, not outsiders, to assess pitches
During the New Zealand game, people outside the playing group were influenced by radio commentary, says the Bangladesh captain
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
West Indies grasping at elusive semi-final spot
With or without Andre Russell, West Indies seem a batsman short - and they'll have to find a way to beat Bangladesh to keep their World Cup alive
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Bangladesh, West Indies seek to turn campaign around
Bangladesh blanked West Indies three times in as many games during the recent tri-series in Ireland, but can they repeat a similar performance at the World Cup?
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
With 'peg in the ground', South Africa look to begin semi-final charge
Lungi Ngidi might return to the XI for the next fixture, against New Zealand on Wednesday
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup
Rohit v short ball - 27 balls, 53 runs
Stats highlights from Rohit Sharma's 24th ODI hundred
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Maxwell's bowling helps Australia make their balancing act work
The allrounder chipped in handily with the bat, but it was his ten overs that most aided Aaron Finch against Sri Lanka to leave Australia sitting at the top of the table
April 14, 2024
What India need to do against Pakistan's key players
How they face up to Fakhar, Babar, Hasan and Amir will be crucial
April 13, 2024
What I think about when I watch Kohli and Rohit
One oozes effortless beauty, the other an intense genius honed to within an inch of its life
April 08, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Tactics Board: Where the India-Pakistan game could be won and lost
What do India need to get right to extend their unbeaten World Cup record against Pakistan? And what should Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co do to upstage them?
April 12, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
The meaning of India-Pakistan, for India and for Pakistan
For one of these two great rivals, this is just another game. For the other? Well, it's complicated
April 10, 2024
IIndia v Pakistan, ICC World Cup 2019
How big is India-Pakistan really?
Busting some myths about the supposed 'biggest game of the tournament'
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
How Maradona mania can explain India-Pakistan madness
When the football great once stepped out in the heaving San Paulo Stadium he said: "When you are on the pitch, life goes away. Everything goes away". India-Pakistan will be no different
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan's World Cup of self-inflicted chaos
The omission of Najibullah Zadran, their batsman of the tournament, summed up a team that is not giving the best account of themselves
April 16, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Dysfunction, hope, more dysfunction; Sri Lanka's World Cup rolls on
We used to associate the adjectives 'mercurial' and 'unpredictable' with another Asian team, but it's Sri Lanka who could do better justice to those tags
April 13, 2024
Aaron Finch's statement century gives sense of a corner turned
After his chronic form dip in the Australian summer, captain is back to form ... with the bat if not the coin
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Tahir, de Kock give South Africa first World Cup win
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April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Du Plessis partially bluffs his way for South Africa's maiden win
There will be higher-stakes contests to come, when a little more bluff and nonsense may be required, but two points for the win has at least strengthened SA's hand
April 11, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc headline big Australia win
The opener scored his second World Cup hundred to set base for an imposing total, and the left-arm quick blew Sri Lanka away after they had threatened to make a game of it
April 09, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Manchester
Pakistan captain, coach throw their weight behind 'incredible' Shoaib Malik
The senior allrounder, in his last campaign for the national team, has been poor with the bat and just about handy with the ball so far
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Bouncer-ready Bangladesh 'favourites' against West Indies, says Tamim Iqbal
Mushfiqur Rahim picks up a forearm injury in the nets courtesy a Mustafizur Rahman short delivery
April 10, 2024
India v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Old Trafford
Weather looms large over World Cup's most anticipated clash
India will want to treat it like any other match, because viewing it through the prism of history might just play into Pakistan's hands
April 10, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Too soft or too hard so far, how good will the perfect Australia be?
Disappointed with the collapse against Pakistan, Aaron Finch hopes Australian batsmen learn from their mistakes, make better decisions
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Faf du Plessis wants intensity, not hope, from embattled South Africa
In the midst of the gloom that is South Africa's World Cup campaign, their captain hasn't lost his smile. Can his positivity rub off on his squad?
April 09, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Hello, Rashid Khan. Meet South Africa's teetering World Cup campaign
Two teams in serious disarray are about to meet in Cardiff. One team has a lot more to lose, and that team isn't too fond of wristspin. What could possibly go wrong?
April 12, 2024
England v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Joe Root the bowler and Chris Woakes the batsman show off England's strength in depth
They missed a second frontline spinner, and lost two of their top four to injury, but the World Cup favourites always had options to cover for those gaps
April 13, 2024
England v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
England quicks, Root century brush West Indies aside
Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood took three wickets each to wrap-up West Indies for a below-par total
April 10, 2024
England v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Kimber: The talent is there but West Indies need to rethink ODI batting
Twice in this tournament, not changing the way they have batted for the conditions, or state of the game, has cost them
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Afghanistan look to escape last place as South Africa eye turnaround
The lowest-placed teams in the tournament are both looking for their first wins as the qualification window shrinks on them
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Taunton
'We have to do it all over again' - Courtney Walsh
Bangladesh have a 7-2 record against West Indies over the last 12 months, but their bowling coach knows their next meeting in Taunton will be the one that counts
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia to wait until Bangladesh clash to decide Marcus Stoinis' World Cup future
The allrounder, who is recovering from a side strain, will miss Saturday's match against Sri Lanka
April 13, 2024
England v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan in doubt for Afghanistan after fielding injuries
It is unclear whether either man will be able to bat at all; but even if they are, they will have to bat down the order
April 10, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Stalled Sri Lanka must stand up to Australia's might
Rain has followed the Sri Lankans around the World Cup but the forecast is better in London, where the main challenge will be their batting
April 10, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'Very unfair' - Sri Lanka complain to ICC about less-than-ideal pitches, training facilities
Ashantha de Mel, the team manager, has written to the governing body, but says he hasn't received a reply yet
April 12, 2024
Warner's hundred another stage of the homecoming
His hundred against Pakistan was recognition that his singular match-winning skills remain very much intact
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
AB de Villiers' inclusion in World Cup would have set difficult precedent - Van der Dussen
'You can't, on the day before the announcement and a team that's been working for something for year and even longer than a year, come and say, 'I want to make a comeback now.''
April 08, 2024
Dhawan really wants to play - Kohli
The left hander is expected to miss at least India's next two matches and his ability to field will also be a factor in his recovery
April 14, 2024
How Andre Russell's knees hold the key to West Indies' World Cup hopes
Importance of fast-bowling, hard-hitting allrounder cannot be over-stated. But his fitness remains on a knife-edge
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
India's fielding upsurge moves beyond the usual suspects
While Kohli, Jadeja and Pandya are renowned for their athleticism, fielding coach R Sridhar is most pleased by the the progress made by the likes of Chahal, Bumrah and Jadhav
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
How Kane Richardson learned to stop worrying and love the game
According to Justin Langer, Richardson epitomises Australia's transformation after a dismal 2018
April 14, 2024
England v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Attention on Southampton as Jofra Archer troops his new colours
Assuming the weather gives the players a chance, England versus West Indies ought to be one of the match-ups of the tournament
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout
The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Pressure exists for every team, not just Pakistan - Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir opens up on his strategy against Australia that fetched him his maiden career ODI five-wicket haul
April 12, 2024
England news
Troublesome ankle puts Mark Wood in doubt for West Indies game
The fast bowler had reported discomfort in his left ankle following England's victory over Bangladesh on Saturday
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'We have a right to compete against the big teams' - Steve Rhodes
Bangladesh coach reflects on his attempts to give younger players greater responsibility after a year in the job
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mitchell Santner - the X-factor is in his instinct and his bravery
You might underestimate the left-arm spinner, but New Zealand don't; he creates pressure at one end so his mates can strike from the other
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup, Trent Bridge
Another door opens as Rahul returns to familiarity
Batting coach Sanjay Bangar wants him to channel the spirit of his namesake - Rahul Dravid - in tough conditions
April 13, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Thought I might never score hundred for Australia again, admits Warner
Batsman credits wife Candice for helping him 'get out of bed' on long road back from ball-tampering ban
April 13, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Error-prone Pakistan squander their advantage
Inconsistent bowling among the quicks - Mohammad Amir excepted - fielding errors and mistakes with the bat all cost Pakistan
April 14, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
David Warner finds old mindset to flick switch for Australia
This was a difficult innings in testing conditions but there was a familiar assertiveness in David Warner's footwork
April 14, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup, Superstats
Pat Cummins the enforcer, and Asif Ali's costly miss
Why Pat Cummins was the biggest contributor to Australia's win, and how much Asif Ali's drop cost Pakistan
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Missing scorer leads to last-minute call up for Australia-Pakistan match
James Emmerson deputises after official match scorer fails to show up for World Cup game
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
David Warner hundred enough for Australia as Pakistan comeback falls short
Mohammad Amir five-for and heroics from the tail not enough as Australia hold on for 41-run win
April 10, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Short Trent Bridge boundary (and weather) on Ross Taylor's mind
New Zealand batsman thinks shorter boundary on one side could also play on the minds of India's spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav
April 12, 2024
Jos Buttler reports for England training after recovering from thigh bruising
England given a boost ahead of crucial clash with West Indies in Southampton, where Moeen Ali may return after birth of second child
April 11, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham
If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
April 09, 2024
India news
Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan
The selectors have worked out that KL Rahul can perform Dhawan's role should he fail to recover, which is the rationale behind choosing Pant, a middle-order batsman, as cover
April 14, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Live Report - Australia v Pakistan
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report for Australia's game against Pakistan in Taunton
April 10, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Imam, Babar and Fakhar - Pakistan's batting heartbeat
One opener goes harder than the other, and the number three is the anchor around whom everyone else bats
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
England relish 'fear' factor provided by pace of Archer and Wood
Mark Wood says 'friendly competition' between the two fastest men at the World Cup is a good thing for England
April 14, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Warner needs 'a little mindset change' to go from slow to spectacular
Why can't the opener replicate his IPL form at the World Cup? Trickier pitches and better bowling attacks, says Aaron Finch
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India - Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson also praised West Indies' short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing in Nottingham
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Steve Rhodes unhappy with ICC's reserve day policy
Bangladesh coach unhappy with ICC's policy for league stages; Karunaratne sees logistical issues
April 13, 2024
Australia v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Australia's balance in question against Pakistan threat
A few months ago Pakistan were beaten 5-0 by their next World Cup opponents but they have already shown that recent form can go out of the window if things click
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
It's all Brizzle drizzle and fizzle as Sri Lanka v Bangladesh is washed out
This is the fifth World Cup being staged in England, and incredibly this one has already witnessed two abandonments (cancellations without toss), the most-ever in a single edition
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Marcus Stoinis out of Pakistan game with side strain, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover
Final decision on Stoinis' future in the tournament will be made before Australia's game against Sri Lanka on Saturday
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Trying to avoid the World Cup as much as I can - Josh Hazlewood
Disappointed with his omission, Josh Hazlewood has been avoiding World Cup coverage back home - a task that will be much harder when he lands in England with Australia A later this week
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Hairline fracture puts cloud over Shikhar Dhawan's World Cup
The India batsman has gone to Leeds to undergo scans on the injured thumb
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Live Report - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
All the live action and analyses from the Bangladesh v Sri Lanka game
April 15, 2024
Past success could return to haunt Hathurusingha
He is ostensibly head coach of Sri Lanka but, weirdly, it is on the opposition that bears the clearer marks of Hathurusingha's influence
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Confident in our game plan, open to shuffling batting order' - Langer
Langer concedes that Australia haven't played their perfect game yet but believes that they will get better and better as the tournament progresses
April 13, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Hampshire Bowl
AB de Villiers revelations could bring South Africa World Cup squad closer - Faf du Plessis
Captain says furore over de Villiers' proposed return has not been a factor in their disjointed campaign
April 10, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
'I made bad decisions' - Tamim Iqbal feels he has put too much pressure on himself
Bangladesh opener blames himself for trying too hard, hopes to avoid mistakes and get back to scoring the runs he knows he can
April 08, 2024
Jofra Archer adds spice to England v West Indies World Cup clash
'He is not new to us. Yes, he's bowling quickly, but there's nothing we're not accustomed to' - Floyd Reifer
April 11, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, ICC World Cup, Southampton
Faf du Plessis feared truncated game would have helped West Indies
West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said that a completed game would've been in West Indies' advantage, especially since their opponents were 'demoralised'
April 11, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
South Africa, West Indies split points after abandonment
West Indies were on top after putting South Africa in, but the first rain stoppage turned out to be the last as nearly six hours of play were lost in Southampton
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Sri Lanka batting coach backs Mathews to break out of the funk
Kusal Mendis, too, has started the World Cup with two low scores, but John Lewis says both players are too good not to come right soon
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan news
'If they don't want me to play, I will quit cricket' - Mohammad Shahzad
War of words erupts - wicketkeeper-batsman says he is fit, board officials claim otherwise
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2019, Bristol
Bangladesh worry about Shakib Al Hasan, both teams worry about the weather
With some luck going their way, Sri Lanka are better placed on the points table than Bangladesh but that could all change in Bristol
April 12, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Live Report - South Africa v West Indies
All the live action and analyses from the South Africa v West Indies game
April 10, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Are Australia dynamic enough with their batting order?
One defeat does not mean it's time to panic, but it does raise the question of how flexible Australia's methods are while batting
April 14, 2024
West Indies v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
The allure of the Caribbean fire and Rabada factor
West Indies have tapped into a mindset that served their mighty forebears well; South Africa are just scrambling for a plan
April 13, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Down Marshall Drive, a new West Indies promise to rekindle the old feeling
Five fast bowlers, three explosive hitters, three striking young batsmen, a captain who can do anything: a beguiling prospect for fans, a terrifying one for a shaken South Africa
April 09, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Virat Kohli tells India fans not to boo Steven Smith
India captain makes intervention from the middle after "Cheater!" chants directed at Steven Smith
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'Not getting wickets early on was key' - Aaron Finch
Australia captain praises Shikhar Dhawan and Rohit Sharma for "swallowing their pride" against new ball
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
The exact moment Hardik Pandya joined the freak show
Find ball 45.3 of India's innings and watch it over and again, because it shows why Hardik Pandya belongs to an elite club
April 14, 2024
Relaxed Shikhar Dhawan slips back into his batting groove
The talisman of India's 2017 Champions Trophy victory found form with another joyous innings in England
April 14, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Dhawan 117 and Bhuvneshwar's three-for secure India's victory
Australia's bowlers conceded their highest total in World Cup cricket and their batsmen were unable to bail them out
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jofra Archer puts England in World Cup fast lane
With Jofra Archer and Mark Wood engaging in a 'pace off', England suddenly have the quickest attack on show
April 08, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Cool West Indies come calling amid South Africa's perfect storm
The dreaded World Cup knockouts have come early for injury-hit South Africa who need to win their remaining six matches to keep their semi-final hopes alive
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh news
McKenzie's focus: Bangladesh's execution under pressure
The batting coach believes consistency in selection has helped bring out the best in the younger players
April 11, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
MS Dhoni sheathes dagger, complies with ICC's glove regulations
The former India captain wore a new pair of green mitts against Australia, without the emblem that was embossed on his previous pair
April 14, 2024
India v Australia, World Cup, stats
Australia leak runs, and Rohit-Dhawan topple Greenidge-Haynes
In putting together their 16th century stand, they did something that has been done only twice in World Cups against Australia
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Nuwan Pradeep ruled out of Bangladesh game after blow to bowling hand
If the fast bowler is forced out of the World Cup, Sri Lanka have a replacement ready in Kasun Rajitha
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Live Report - Australia v India
Catch all the action and analyses from the Australia v India match
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mitchell Starc - chained to his yorker, and liberated by it
The yorker is the delivery that makes him - nothing else comes close
April 15, 2024
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Tactics Board: How India can beat Australia
No two teams have met more often at World Cups, but the results have been one-sided in Australia's favour. Is there a way for Virat Kohli's men to change that?
April 12, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Powered by self-belief, Rohit Sharma is now ready to cross the finish line
For too long, he gave the impression that he didn't care - the century against South Africa has given us a glimpse of a new and improved Rohit Sharma
April 13, 2024
AFGHANISTAN v NEW ZEALAND, WORLD CUP 2019, TAUNTON
Whole-hearted Afghanistan continue to self-sabotage
There is talent aplenty but mistakes in selection and on the field continue to hamper Afghanistan's chances at this World Cup
April 13, 2024
AFGHANISTAN v NEW ZEALAND, WORLD CUP 2019, TAUNTON
New Zealand and the gym selfie
With three wins in three World Cup games, they're basically showing off right now. But the toughest test is yet to come
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
James Neesham fashions New Zealand's third straight win
The allrounder's career-best 5 for 31 handed Afghanistan their third straight defeat
April 12, 2024
England v Bangaldesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Shakib Al Hasan soars at No. 3 even as Bangladesh slip to defeat
The Bangladesh allrounder, currently the World Cup's leading run-scorer, is justifying his move up the order
April 11, 2024
England confident of Jos Buttler fitness despite hip injury
Batsman hobbles during fast-paced half-century and will be monitored ahead of Friday's clash with West Indies
April 12, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Jason Roy's 153 sets up clinical England win despite Shakib Al Hasan resistance
Jofra Archer and Mark Wood both topped 150kph on the speed gun as Bangladesh went down by 106 runs
April 09, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Jason Roy leads the way as England find their World Cup mojo
A selfless century and another fine stand with Jonny Bairstow gives England an impressive win over tournament bogeymen
April 09, 2024
England v Bangaldesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Bangladesh's outdated thinking on spin strikes again
The unwillingness to bowl Mehidy Hasan's offpsin against England's right-handers left Mashrafe Mortaza short on options
April 13, 2024
Australia v India, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Aaron Finch strikes positive note as Australia greet familiar opponents
They've already met in eight ODIs this year, and Australia's captain says coming back from 2-0 down to win a series in India 'was really important for the confidence of the side'
April 08, 2024
Australia v India , World Cup 2019, The Oval
Big contenders on show as India look to halt Australia's charge
It was against India in Ranchi three months ago that Australia found some confidence that has since translated into a ten-match winning streak, including two of two in the World Cup so far, but India will be a different kettle of fish at the World Cup
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Australia net bowler in hospital after hit to the head
The medium-pacer, Jai Kishan, was bowling to David Warner and was struck by a shot that came back at him before he could react
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'If AB wanted to be here, he would be here' - SA coach Ottis Gibson
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants the focus to turn from AB de Villiers back to the cricket, as his team prepares to take on West Indies
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
Live Report - Afghanistan v New Zealand
All the action and analyses from the Afghanistan v New Zealand game
April 12, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Live Report - England v Bangladesh
All the action and analyses from the England v Bangladesh game
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
Ponting concerned by Australia's short-ball troubles
"It's pretty fair to say some of the boys are a bit disappointed with their batting at the top," he said about their batting against West Indies
April 09, 2024
The story behind Coulter-Nile's World Cup batting record
The allrounder has hinted at his batting potential without really delivering until he faced West Indies at Trent Bridge - and his success goes back to a wet day two years ago
April 14, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019. Cardiff
'New' England in the way of Bangladesh's World Cup hat-trick
Before the sides meet on Saturday, here are some answers that can help Bangladesh understand England 2.0 better
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2019, Taunton
New Zealand's best need more from the rest
When Kane Williamson, Ross Taylor and Martin Guptill score at least 75 between them, the team wins 64.71% of their matches. But when they don't, they win only 26.32%
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Farbrace's mantra: Kusal as floater, Mathews at No. 4
Sri Lanka's former coach still believes they have it in them to make an impact this World Cup
April 11, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
England step away from the game to diffuse pressure
The match against Bangladesh is shaping up as a crucial one, but Eoin Morgan said there was no panic in the ranks
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Persistent rain forces Pakistan v Sri Lanka washout in Bristol
The teams split points, which meant Sri Lanka moved to third on the table by virtue of a superior run-rate
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, Taunton
New Zealand brace for another trial by spin
Afghanistan offer a potent threat in the form of Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, but their own batting has frailties as well
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
ICC says no to dagger emblem on MS Dhoni's gloves
Won't break the norm, says Vinod Rai; Dhoni likely to cover the insignia with a tape if required to
April 14, 2024
England v Bangladesh, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
England look to iron out flaws against spirited Bangladesh
Bangladesh are not an opponent to be trifled with, even for a team as aggressive with the bat as England
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mohammad Shahzad ruled out of World Cup with knee injury
Ikram Ali Khil named as replacement wicketkeeper for remainder of the tournament
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Amir and Shadab make Pakistan smile again
They only played together in two of Pakistan's 11 losses in a row, and their tandem act contributed significantly to ending that losing streak
April 13, 2024
Mitchell Starc excited that Australia can get 'a lot better' after scrappy win
Five-wicket haul secures second win in a row but fast bowler thanks Coulter-Nile for saving the team with the bat
April 10, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup, Superstats
The missed chance that hurt West Indies
Nathan Coulter-Nile's 92 off 60 balls was the difference between the two teams, but West Indies could have limited the damage had they held on to a catch in the 44th over
April 11, 2024
Mitchell Starc strips away the resistance as Australia revive their fear factor
It wasn't pretty but it was mightily impressive, and from the brink of certain defeat Australia have sent a World Cup warning
April 16, 2024
Australia face down their Trent Bridge demons as Nathan Coulter-Nile leads stirring revival
Torrid beginning against new ball gives way to smart batting and savvy bowling in tightly fought contest
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka v Pakistan, World Cup, Bristol
Sri Lanka warm to their task at last in spite of Brizzle drizzle
Half-fought victory settles the nerves, but a woeful World Cup record against Pakistan doesn't augur well
April 14, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Who caught it better: Stokes or Cottrell?
Two freak, unbelievable, mindboggling catches, sure. But who wins the bragging rights?
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Glossier balls offering more swing in World Cup - Trent Boult
'Where the white balls have been quite prominent in that you can see their quarter seams, and everything with the ball but now it is fully covered'
April 10, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
'One hell of a bowler' - Amla, Kohli laud relentless Bumrah
Amla feels Bumrah can bowl at all stages of an innings, Kohli lauds his intensity and work ethic
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v England, World Cup, Cardiff
Liam Plunkett primed for recall as England seek to regroup against Bangladesh
England may rest Rashid against dangerous opponents who have beaten them twice in last two World Cups
April 10, 2024
Australia v West Indies, Nottingham
West Indies' fury at 'dodgy' decisions as Australia get rub of the green
The openers was given out lbw on umpire's call, but the ball before that, Mitchell Starc had over-stepped - an error the umpire didn't spot
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Bristol
Struggling Sri Lanka in need of batting lift
Pakistan will be rejuvenated after breaking an 11-match losing streak by beating England
April 09, 2024
Australia v West Indies, 2019 World Cup, Nottingham
Thomas the tank, Andre the giant and Sheldon the soldier
This team bounced England out in the Caribbean. A few days ago, they did Pakistan as well. Now it was Australia's turn
April 12, 2024
Australia v West Indies, ICC World Cup, Nottingham
Live Report - Australia v West Indies
All the latest updates and talking points from the game, dissected by our correspondents and writers
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
AB de Villiers sought World Cup recall, SA team management said no
ESPNcricinfo understands de Villiers' last-ditch offer to come out of retirement was made in May, just 24 hours before the selectors unveiled their final 15-man squad
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
New Zealand's spin tactics should be a warning
An aggressive mindset is fine but sometimes there needs to be a little more assessment of conditions
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Mashrafe Mortaza defends Mushfiqur Rahim over run out blunder
'I don't think we need to go after Mushfiqur, he was trying hard to get him out' - Mashrafe
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Bangladesh bowling attack exposed for lack of wicket-takers
Good news for Bangladesh is the first major lesson came in their second game, so they have time to improve
April 11, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
'The guys are very disappointed and a bit angry' - Chris Morris
His captain Faf du Plessis blamed the batsmen for their defeat against India
April 09, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rohit Sharma's best ODI innings, 'by far' - Virat Kohli
'He played the perfect innings for that kind of a situation, on that kind of a wicket, against a bowling attack that was threatening to pick up wickets at any stage'
April 14, 2024
India v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Du Plessis' costly drop, Bumrah outperforms Chahal
ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index estimates a closer game had Rohit Sharma's catch been taken in the second over of the chase
April 11, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Finch backs introduction of concussion substitutes in international cricket
"It's all about the safety of the player, and at the end of the day, the game of cricket isn't as important as someone's health"
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Rabada, Bumrah, and a tale of two terrific spells
The two pacemen bowled incredibly well with the new ball, making batsmen hop. On the day, one got what the deserved, the other must have felt the universe was against him
April 12, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
South Africa undone by Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, and the spectre of the past
With Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav getting the ball to drift, dip and turn around corners, a self-fulfilling prophecy played out in Southampton
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v England, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Mark Wood backs England to bounce back against Bangladesh
With first-match nerves out of the way, fast bowler is ready to help his side overcome loss to Pakistan
April 08, 2024
South Africa v India, 2019 World Cup, Southampton
Bumrah, Rohit and Chahal give India winning start
Meanwhile, South Africa slumped to their third straight loss in the World Cup
April 14, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
West Indies not 'stuck on the short ball' - Jason Holder
The West Indies captain wants his team to show intent and doesn't want to get too caught up with the conditions
April 10, 2024
Australia v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Australia bank on tighter game to counter West Indies threat
Where Jason Holder's team are counting on its aggression, Australia are hoping to induce errors by creating pressure with their bowling and fielding
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Live Report - Bangladesh v New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report for the day-night match between Bangladesh and New Zealand at The Oval
April 13, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Live Report - India v South Africa
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of India's first World Cup 2019 match, against South Africa in Southampton
April 12, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Aaron Finch and Australia brace for short-ball treatment from West Indies
Although Australia won a warm-up game between the teams last month, the Australia captain remains wary of the 'aggressiveness' that West Indies bring to their game
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup Central: Gavaskar calls 1985 fielding side better than current one
Catch all the World Cup buzz on the go right here
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
How two rivals have shown familiarity breeds respect
Bangladesh's next opponents know of their threat as well as any team. New Zealand have been one of the sides that have welcomed Bangladesh and given them opportunities over the years
April 10, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
South Africa come to Southampton with ghosts of World Cups past
They take on India knowing they probably must win five of their remaining seven games, the small matter of their collection of World Cup scars aside
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Captain Kohli's chance to step out of MS Dhoni's shadow
He is at the peak of his powers, and brings to the World Cup a well-rounded squad full of the players he has fought for and trusts. Can he lead them to a legacy-sealing triumph?
April 08, 2024
Fast machines of Australia and West Indies promise to shake us all game long
Carlos Brathwaite says while short-pitched bowling is a 'preferred tactic' there's more to it
April 16, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Lasith Malinga grabs the limelight but Nuwan Pradeep turns the game
Pradeep hailed by his team for keeping them in the contest against Afghanistan
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Madness beats joy as Afghanistan miss their big chance against Sri Lanka
Kimber: Afghanistan are one of the greatest things to happen to the game, but they are cricketers who want to win matches
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga bowl Sri Lanka to scrappy win
In an error-strewn game, Sri Lanka did just about enough right to secure their first points and hand Afghanistan their second successive defeat
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Lots of things haunting me at the moment - Faf du Plessis
Beset by injury problems and with two losses in their first two games, South Africa are turning to their all-rounders as the fallback option
April 12, 2024
First ten overs crucial for Bangladesh against New Zealand, Soumya Sarkar says
Batsman warns same tactics used against South Africa may not work against Kiwi swing and pace
April 11, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Starting later than everyone else is an advantage - Kohli
Indian captain said he welcomed people having expectations from him, and brushed off concerns about Kuldeep Yadav's form following a poor IPL 2019
April 13, 2024
India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton
Teetering South Africa hope not to capsize
They are facing the prospect of having to win five of their next seven games in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Can Bangladesh go from dangerous underdogs to genuine contenders?
The two teams are meeting for the first time since Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand was tragically cut short by the Christchurch terror attacks
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
Injured Dale Steyn ruled out of World Cup, Beuran Hendricks named replacement
A second shoulder injury has not responded to treatment and has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future
April 08, 2024
'Don't panic!': Joe Root calls for calm after England's stumble against Pakistan
Root scored the first century in the 2019 tournament but was unable to help his side complete the highest World Cup run-chase
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, ICC 2019, Cardiff
Live Report - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, live from Cardiff
April 10, 2024
Bowling on borrowed time: How Hamid Hassan and Lasith Malinga are taking it to the death
Two mighty fast bowlers may be past their primes, but their fading glories are still the best on offer to Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Forward or back: which way for Sri Lanka on shaky ground?
They are low on confidence, their ODI form has hit a terrible trough, and on Tuesday they travel to a bogey venue to meet fearless opponents who have little to lose
April 12, 2024
Umpires step in to curtail England, Pakistan ball-roughing tactics
Both sides scrutinised for tactic of throwing ball in on the bounce to obtain reverse swing
April 13, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Samiuddin: Victory a tangle of threads that can't be untangled, unless it's Pakistan doing the untangling
Trying to make sense of Pakistan's win over favourites isn't easy
April 10, 2024
'We needed just a kick and then we will click' - Hasan Ali
Pakistan reap benefits of confidence-building session after West Indies defeat
April 08, 2024
Jos Buttler falls short of a miracle but his genius is unmistakable
There were reasons why England lost to Pakistan, but none of them had anything to do with their greatest one-day batsman
April 08, 2024
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
'Sarfaraz Ahmed could turn around the world economy'
From the Prime Minister to the rest of the cricketing world, all the big reactions to Pakistan's stunning turnaround against England
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Malinga wants Sri Lanka to 'feel the shame of losing'
The senior quick bowler lashes out at his team-mates, says they haven't learnt from their mistakes even as the losses have piled up
April 12, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Pakistan upend form book to beat England despite Root, Buttler tons
Pakistan produced a superb all-round performance to trump the hosts and favourites, and end their own losing run
April 10, 2024
Sri Lanka v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Can improving Afghanistan exploit Sri Lanka's vulnerabilities?
Since the 2015 World Cup, Afghanistan have won more ODIs than Sri Lanka despite playing 22 fewer games
April 08, 2024
Ottis Gibson channels spirit of Anthony Joshua as South Africa look to lift themselves from the canvas
South Africa coach looks to lift dispirited players, but faces a challenge to find right balance for India showdown
April 09, 2024
Eoin Morgan admits England paid the price for 'a really bad day in the field'
After setting new standards in the field in the World Cup opener, England lost concentration in dramatic fashion at Trent Bridge
April 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
Live report - England v Pakistan
All the relevant stats, graphics and chat from England's World Cup game against Pakistan
April 15, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Shakib's IPL downtime helps matchwinning World Cup start
The Bangladesh allrounder reaped the benefits of putting in the hard yards ahead of the tournament as he helped his team to the perfect start
April 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Can Pakistan help Hasan Ali break early-career slump?
Pakistan's lack of success with the new ball means one thing - for the quick to come good, the entire attack needs to come good
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Faf du Plessis searches for new plan with South Africa's World Cup hopes in the balance
With just three days to dust themselves off before taking on India in their opening game, captain needs answers - fast
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh hit on winning formula and victory over South Africa is proof
Mashrafe Mortaza delighted by his side's all-round performance
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
South Africa's nth grade meltdown
In a crackling atmosphere that ought to have got any competitor's juices flowing, the vibes they projected were simply meekness and passivity
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Shakib, Mustafizur, Mushfiqur beat South Africa
The underdogs' roar was heard all around The Oval as Bangladesh outplayed South Africa in their World Cup opener
April 09, 2024
England won't take Pakistan lightly in World Cup clash - Eoin Morgan
'To get anywhere near 481 you have to play unbelievably well' - England skipper
April 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
England, Pakistan look poles apart heading into World Cup match on record pitch
Pakistan's surrender to short bowling in opening game means they can expect more of the same from hosts
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
How Soumya Sarkar shocked South Africa
This is a World Cup characterised by bowling attacks bouncing out top-order batsmen. But the Bangladesh opener isn't backing down
April 14, 2024
Azhar Mahmood backs Pakistan to stop England breaking their own world record
'They have to play 300 balls to reach record, we have to bowl 10 good balls to get 10 wickets' - Pakistan bowling coach
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Shakib's all-round exploits, and new batting highs for Bangladesh
Stats highlights from a top batting performance by Bangladesh against South Africa
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adaptability may be key in unpredictable World Cup - Kane Williamson
The New Zealand captain expects a diversity of conditions through the tournament, and says 'there won't be one way to play'
April 16, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Live Report - Bangladesh v South Africa
Catch all the analyses and chatter from the Bangladesh v South Africa match
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Boos follow Warner, but determination shines through
The reminders of sandpaper and everything that happened will continue to follow David Warner but his response remains one thing: runs
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Afghanistan's team of No. 8s behind the eight ball in this World Cup
While they have a number of potentially dangerous hitters, the worry is Afghanistan won't consistently put up competitive totals
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
World Cup trending: Bouncers to the fore as bowlers hunt wickets
With short, straight boundaries to defend in England and wickets more important than economy, expect teams to keep banging the ball in
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Nerves getting back into the camp - David Warner
Warner, who was declared the Man of the Match, was tentative at the start of his innings before growing more assured
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
David Warner marks international return with match-winning 89*
Australia beat Afghanistan by seven wickets after sterling performance by their bowlers followed by half-centuries by the openers
April 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
World record strip to be used for England-Pakistan match
Batting coach Graham Thorpe admits Mark Wood could be deployed alongside Jofra Archer to target opposition batting
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Leaders in their field: New Zealand sweat the small stuff in big win
The effort to save singles and cut off fours showed that New Zealand, as ever at World Cups, mean business
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
'The problem is in our mind' - Karunaratne blames batsmen after bruising defeat
No reason why we can't win with what we've got, says Sri Lanka captain after ten-wicket loss to New Zealand in World Cup opener
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019
Imran Tahir reflects on 'amazing journey' as he prepares for 100th cap
South Africa's veteran spinner will be hoping to kickstart their World Cup against Bangladesh, whether he opens the bowling or not
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Cardiff
Karunaratne's record in Sri Lanka's World Cup low
Karunaratne's captaincy debut at the World Cup was a shocker by all means as they slumped to a few lows
April 09, 2024
Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Tamim Iqbal's fitness a worry for Bangladesh as South Africa look to get moving
Hashim Amla did not take part in the nets on the eve of the match and that could mean a big change in the South Africa XI
April 10, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tear up Sri Lanka
New Zealand's demolition of Sri Lanka in Cardiff was a powerful display by a team that always seems to figure at the pointy end of World Cups
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Live Report - Afghanistan v Australia
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of Afghanistan v Australia at the World Cup
April 11, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
As it happened - New Zealand v Sri Lanka
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis for New Zealand and Sri Lanka's opening game of World Cup 2019
April 15, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Cardiff
The undercards descend on Cardiff
Every venue has been injected with a bit of oomph to pull crowds and make some noise, but it's slightly different in rugby country
April 08, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019,
Australia come to the World Cup singing and dancing
Is it all coming together at just the right time? Justin Langer and Ricky Ponting are impressed with the belief in this group, so they must be on to something. Right?
April 13, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019,
You talk, Steven Smith bats
There has been no shortage of words written and spoken about Steven Smith's comeback, but the man himself cares only about batting
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, 2nd match
Andre Russell's fast show ignites World Cup fire for West Indies
Short and smart was the strategy as Andre Russell shook up Pakistan's batsmen during a thrilling spell
April 09, 2024
Saving runs, scoring runs ... it's all the same for Jason Roy
Stokes stole the plaudits, but England's stunning fielding against South Africa was a major factor in their win
April 10, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
WI just want to be aggressive, even if we give up runs - Holder
After decimating Pakistan with their bouncer barrage, the West Indies captain said you can plenty more where that came from
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
ICC to give full refunds after Trent Bridge ticket delays
Queues of "1600-1700 people" caused some fans to miss the start of Pakistan-West Indies game
April 08, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Andre Russell confident of fitness for Australia clash
The allrounder limped heavily after the match with his left knee hampering his movement
April 13, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, 2nd match
Russell's spell was the turning point - Sarfaraz Ahmed
The Pakistan captain refuted the idea that his batsmen couldn't handle West Indies' short-pitched bowling, and put their heavy defeat down to poor shot selection
April 16, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham
Pakistan crash to their biggest World Cup defeat
Chris Gayle surpassed AB de Villiers to become the leading six-hitter in World Cup history
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Tamim Iqbal cleared of fracture after suffering wrist injury in nets
Opener gives Bangladesh another injury concern ahead of opening World Cup fixture against South Africa
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Warner fit to play as Australia brace for early spin test
The spin of Rashid Khan and a serviceable bevy of seam and swing operatives present the opportunity for Afghanistan to trip up Finch's men early
April 09, 2024
Oshane Thomas and Andre Russell keep it short and to the point as Pakistan are routed
West Indies lay a marker by crushing Pakistan with 36.2 overs to spare at Trent Bridge
April 08, 2024
New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff
Settled New Zealand take aim at ragtag Sri Lanka
Wicketkeeper Tom Latham has resumed training at full tilt and is set to return from a finger injury
April 12, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Trent Bridge
As it happened - Pakistan v West Indies
All the analyses, stats, tweets and chatter from the Pakistan v West Indies game
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
'At a professional level, players should be picked on merit'' - Kagiso Rabada
At the highest level, players should be picked on merit; transformation should be trialled at the grassroots, says the South African paceman
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup, Smart Stats
'England was better than us in all three facets of the game' - Faf du Plessis
South Africa determined to learn from opening loss and move on, captain says
April 08, 2024
Justin Langer makes one last plea for fans not to heckle Steve Smith and David Warner
'The are human beings. They made a mistake. They have paid the price for it' - Langer
April 14, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
'No way! You cannot do that!': What they said about Ben Stokes' world-beating catch
All the buzz about that incredible dismissal
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
England, Ben Stokes prove they are not one-trick ponies with nerve-settling win
Eoin Morgan says allrounder is 'at the top of his game' as home fans sing team's praises
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Your dreams = Jofra Archer's life
Six years ago, he warned batsmen to buy two helmets. On his World Cup debut, he showed exactly why
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Pakistan have the runs, but do they have the quick scoring rate?
With two power-packed line-ups in West Indies and England first up at a high-scoring Trent Bridge, Pakistan's top order might need to look at their scoring rates
April 13, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer lead England to imposing win
The hosts began their World Cup campaign in emphatic fashion, with four half-centuries, an astonishing boundary catch, and the birth of a new superstar
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Whom is Sachin Tendulkar waiting to watch at the World Cup?
Indian legend hopes the long gap Virat Kohli's team has between the warm-ups and the tournament opener won't affect preparations
April 14, 2024
Pakistan v West Indies, 2019 World Cup, Nottingham
Pakistan need quick fixes to break 10-match rut
At a ground where England made 481 not too long ago, their task will be cut out against West Indies
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
As it happened: England v South Africa
Live Report of the World Cup 2019 opener between England and South Africa from The Oval, London
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Can smouldering Faf du Plessis sex up South Africa's World Cup chances?
He is a captain born to lead, a magnetic figure who rises to the challenge, and a man ready to lead South Africa out of the World Cup darkness
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
England's gung-ho v India's pragmatism: A tale of two different batting approaches
India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 opening party - live
Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall
April 12, 2024
Joe Denly puts World Cup disappointment behind him to focus on Ashes
'There's no point in me moping around' discarded squad member says
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, The Oval
Years of World Cup planning, preparation and hurt all come down to this: England v South Africa
Two sides with arguably the most torrid tournament histories of them all kick off 2019 edition
April 08, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
South Africa look to Plan B and C without Dale Steyn
Faf du Plessis admits fast bowler's early absence recovering from injury is a 'big loss'
April 09, 2024
England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval
Eoin Morgan sets the stage as England seek to inspire a generation
Captain draws on England's women's side, who won a home World Cup in 2017, to show the effect it could have
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mashrafe to play Bangladesh's World Cup opener despite hamstring strain
Among the other injury concerns that Bangladesh have, Tamim Iqbal, who missed the warm-up against India, is expected to be fit for the South Africa match
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
KL Rahul's century the biggest positive - Virat Kohli
The India captain has hinted that KL Rahul has made a late push to take a key position in the middle order for the start of the World Cup
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Sabbir v Mosaddek and other Bangladesh selection issues
Will Bangladesh change their plans for who the finisher will be and what is their best bowling combination to face South Africa?
April 12, 2024
'If I don't know what speed it's going to come out, the batters won't either' - Liam Plunkett
England's middle-innings enforcer determined to make speed variation his World Cup weapon
April 08, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup warm-up match, Cardiff
KL Rahul stakes his claim for the No. 4 slot
With six days to go for their World Cup opener, have India finally found a solution to their long-standing problem area?
April 09, 2024
2019 World Cup news
Steyn ruled out of South Africa's World Cup opener
The fast bowler didn't feature in the warm-up against Sri Lanka and only bowled off a few paces at training on Tuesday
April 14, 2024
New Zealand v West Indies, World Cup 2019 warm-up, Bristol
Shai Hope and Andre Russell shine in domineering West Indies victory
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the warm-up stage of the 2019 World Cup
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh v India, World Cup 2019 warm-ups, Cardiff
Rahul, Dhoni tons, Kuldeep's return to form headline India's win
Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the warm-up stage of the 2019 World Cup
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Three questions Australia still need to answer
Australia's warm-up in England brought three victories, but now Justin Langer has to finally nail down his starting XI for the opening game of the World Cup
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja stakes claim despite injury scare in World Cup warm-up
Batsman returns to make 89 against Sri Lanka after hobbling from the field when he was struck on the knee while fielding
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
'I'd rather be favourites than non-contenders' - Eoin Morgan on England's World Cup hopes
Eoin Morgan satisfied with ruthless dismissal of opposition, as England head to World Cup opener in ideal frame of mind
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Usman Khawaja injury worries Australia ahead of World Cup opener
The batsman hobbled off the field after being struck on the left kneecap while trying to make a diving stop during the warm-up match against Sri Lanka
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mark Wood ready for action after getting all-clear on ankle injury
Eoin Morgan and Adil Rashid, both injury concerns, are fine and ready to play the warm-up game against Afghanistan
April 13, 2024
Australia v Sri Lanka, World Cup warm-up, Southampton
Usman Khawaja's 89 allays injury fears as Australia win
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April 09, 2024
England v Afghanistan, World Cup 2019, warm-ups, The Oval
Joe Root and Jason Roy star as Afghanistan feel England's full power
ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of England and Afghanistan's final tune-up before the World Cup kicks off
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
England are 'favourites' for the World Cup - Glenn McGrath
McGrath is impressed by the way the World Cup hosts have gone about scoring runs in ODIs recently, and believes India and Australia are the other contenders for the Cup
April 12, 2024
Mark Wood 'confident' of recovery but scans on ankle still unknown
Fast bowler forced to leave field against Australia, still in race against time to be fit for World Cup
April 08, 2024
Jonny Bairstow sees positives in chaotic World Cup warm-up defeat
As injuries force England to adapt, Bairstow believes tournament favourites are ready
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Steve Rhodes urges Shakib Al Hasan to show the World Cup why he's No. 1
'He's back as the world's No.1 allrounder - and that's where we think he belongs. But he's got a point to prove to make sure everybody else believes that'
April 09, 2024
South Africa v West Indies, ICC World Cup 2019 warm-up match, Bristol
Amla, de Kock get going before rain washes out warm-up game
South Africa won their first warm-up game against Sri Lanka, while this is West Indies' first preparatory fixture before the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh v Pakistan, World Cup Warm-up, Cardiff
Live Report - Bangladesh v Pakistan, warm-up
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April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Not the right place for me' - Jayawardene declines SLC World Cup offer
The former captain said Angelo Mathews should have been leading Sri Lanka, but he had to give up because he caved to cricket politics
April 11, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup warm-up, Southampton
England limp towards World Cup with Mark Wood a serious doubt
England's list of walking wounded increases after narrow defeat against Australia
April 16, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019 warm-up
Crowd abuse is 'water off a duck's back' as Steven Smith arrives in England with a hundred
Century sends message of ominous form as hosts are given reminder of Australian's qualities in opening warm-up
April 08, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup warm-ups, London
Kohli pleased with India's lower-order fightback
The India captain was pleased with his side's fightback after they were reduced to 39 for 4
April 14, 2024
India v New Zealand, 2019 World Cup warm-up game, The Oval
Ravindra Jadeja a worthy senior statesman
He may not be the first-choice allrounder, but his experience and tact could yet give India an edge
April 13, 2024
Mark Wood to undergo 'precautionary scan' as England endure more injury scares
Brace of injury worries for two fastest bowlers, as England concerns mount in lead-up to World Cup
April 13, 2024
India v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, warm-up, The Oval
Boult and Jadeja stand out as New Zealand thump India
Catch all the action, analysis, numbers, tweets, banter and more from the India v New Zealand warm-up match
April 08, 2024
England v Australia, World Cup 2019, warm-up, Southampton
Smith, Warner and bowlers stall England
Catch all the action, analysis, numbers, tweets, banter and more from the England v Australia warm-up match
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Barmy Army songs? Heckling from the crowd? All welcome, says Brad Haddin
Australia's fielding coach said he will be disappointed if the England fans weren't involved in the game
April 08, 2024
Pakistan news
PCB allows families to stay with players after Australia match
Pakistan's World Cup squad will not be allowed to have their wives alongside them for the duration of the competition
April 13, 2024
Eoin Morgan mishap mars England preparations as Australia await in warm-up
England's smooth build-up hits a snag on eve of warm-up fixture at Southampton
April 08, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
No fracture for Vijay Shankar, team confident of recovery
No word yet from the BCCI on whether Vijay would need any scans and whether he would be available for the warm-up game against New Zealand
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Very tough event for corruptors to come near' - ICC ACU chief
Alex Marshall says he has written to known unscrupulous elements on ACU's radar and warned them they are "not invited" to the World Cup
April 15, 2024
England captain Eoin Morgan sustains finger fracture after fielding accident
England's preparations for the World Cup hit by potentially significant setback
April 08, 2024
South Africa v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019 warm-up, Cardiff
Du Plessis, Phehlukwayo and Ngidi brush aside Sri Lanka
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April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Wouldn't have been scoring like this if I didn't take risks' - Rohit backs his ODI method
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April 14, 2024
Afghanistan v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Bristol
Hashmatullah Shahidi's unbeaten 74 sets up Afghanistan's win over Pakistan
Catch all the action, analysis, numbers, tweets, banter and more from the Afghanistan v Pakistan warm-up match
April 09, 2024
Australia news
Michael Slater retains World Cup commentary role after flight altercation
ESPNcricinfo understands he was spoken to by host broadcasters and reminded of the behavioural standards all commentators must uphold
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Who will win the World Cup? The captains have their say
Is it England? Or India? Or Australia? Or is there a dark horse lurking?
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Virat Kohli hails Jofra Archer's 'X-factor'
The India captain, however, had a word of warning for England's big-hitting batsmen, saying going gung-ho from ball one can backfire in the knockouts
April 12, 2024
'We've come a long way since 2015' - Jason Roy epitomises England's journey from zeroes to heroes
Opener says finding a way in the face of adversity is a must in international cricket
April 08, 2024
Australia news
Spin to define Australia's World Cup - Ricky Ponting
The former Australia captain believes the team is in a better space now than they were 12-18 months ago
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Bumpy' outfield an irritant at South Africa's practice venue
Justin Ontong, the fielding coach, has stressed the importance of fielding during 'defining moments' of World Cup matches
April 08, 2024
Australians v West Indians, 2019 World Cup warm-ups
Smith hits top gear as Australians warm-up with victory
Australian batsman retires hurt, goes for precautionary scans on his jaw
April 10, 2024
Liam Plunkett was 'pacing the room' ahead of World Cup confirmation
Fast bowler relieved to be given his chance, after pressure for places during Pakistan series
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Opponents still scared, but 'it's not as easy as it was' - Chris Gayle
Fans asking him to hit sixes still spurs him on, says the West Indies opening batsman
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
England's team culture is as strong as it's ever been - Eoin Morgan
Captain describes final selection meeting as "toughest decision" but stands by the 15-man squad that will launch campaign on May 30
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Glenn Maxwell keen to control with the ball and finish with the bat
The allrounder is pretty clear about what his roles will be in the Australian XI going into the World Cup
April 14, 2024
England squad announcement
Focus on fringe inclusions shows how far England's World Cup planning has come
It hasn't been an entirely smooth route to England's final 15-man squad, but it's a vast improvement on past campaigns
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Wahab Riaz determined to 'prove Mickey Arthur wrong' at World Cup
Recalled paceman expects his experience and ability to reverse swing the ball to stand him in good stead in the UK
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Handling pressure, not conditions, the challenge at the World Cup - Virat Kohli
Ravi Shastri expects the World Cup to come to India if the players perform to their potential
April 10, 2024
England team 'has grown up together' - Jos Buttler
Like a highly specialised fathers' group, this squad, largely unchanged since the last World Cup, have been through a lot
April 08, 2024
Jofra Archer believes IPL pressure will prepare him for World Cup
England's newest fast bowler believes he's got the game to excel in 50 overs after earning late squad place
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh news
No changes, Bangladesh keep faith in original squad of 15
Performance in Ireland tri-series has given everyone a lot of confidence, says chief selector Minhajul Abedin
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Leaving David Willey out of World Cup a 'very tough call' - Ed Smith
National selector says decision was a 'consensus' rather than unanimous
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
'That's the beauty of being an allrounder, I can be versatile' - Liam Dawson
England's recalled spinner did his best to remain tight-lipped on the eve of the England World Cup squad announcement
April 08, 2024
Australia news Mitchell Starc gearing up for the World Cup
Rejuvenated Starc swings into World Cup defence
The Player of the Tournament in the 2015 World Cup hopes to rediscover his best after recovering from yet another injury
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jofra Archer and Liam Dawson named in England World Cup 15, as David Willey and Joe Denly miss out
England set to make three changes to provisional World Cup 15 when final line-up is announced on Tuesday morning
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Moeen hopes fans don't get personal with Smith and Warner
The England allrounder says the two who are returning to national duty after their ball-tampering bans are "really good people deep down"
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jadhav fit, no changes to India's World Cup squad
The selectors made up their minds to stick to the original 15 once they were told Jadhav was batting in the nets without any pain in his injured shoulder
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Bereaved Asif Ali to play in World Cup
The middle order batsman has lost his 19-month old daughter after a long battle with illness, but is scheduled to join the squad for the warm-up matches
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Adam Zampa keen to continue dual spin threat with Nathan Lyon
Despite Australia's battery of quicks, the legspinner believes the two slower bowlers can play a vital role together in the World Cup
April 14, 2024
Afghanistan news
Phil Simmons to step down as Afghanistan coach after World Cup
The former West Indies opener has chosen not to extend his contract, and believes it is time for him to move on from the post
April 16, 2024
West Indies news
Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard named among West Indies' World Cup reserves
The reserves include Sunil Ambris and Raymon Reifer, who will join the main 15-man squad in a training camp in Southampton from May 19 to 23
April 13, 2024
India news
Having both skills and pace makes India's pace attack strong - Shami
The fast bowler says he never lost his belief in his ability as a white-ball bowler even as he missed the bulk of India's ODIs between the 2015 World Cup and the end of 2018
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
Don't want to have 'fear of failure' - Faf du Plessis
There is a World Cup at stake, but if South Africa are under any extra pressure, it won't be coming from inside their camp
April 09, 2024
India news
'Bowling is going to play a very big role in this World Cup' - Rahul Dravid
The former India captain says India is "lucky" to have bowlers who can take wickets in the middle overs in what he expects to be a high-scoring World Cup
April 13, 2024
India news
'Not obsessed with the number of boundaries we hit' - Sanjay Bangar
India's assistant coach on transitioning from the IPL to the World Cup, and India's batting methods in ODIs
April 14, 2024
2019 World Cup
Jason Holder targets Afghanistan at the World Cup
The West Indies captain looks ahead to the tournament in England, and to playing one team in particular
April 16, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa prepare to feel the heat ... with one eye on England's heavens
Talk about the weather isn't exclusively an English trait, as South Africa's squad compares notes about conditions ahead of World Cup
April 11, 2024
South Africa news
Ngidi looking forward to 'grudge match' against India at the World Cup
The pacer believes that South Africa have a score to settle with India, who thrashed them five-one at home in February last year
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
World Cup 2019 winners to get US $4 million
The total prize money of $10 million will be the same as it was in the 2015 World Cup
April 08, 2024
New Zealand news
Injured Tom Latham in doubt for New Zealand's World Cup opener
The wicketkeeper-batsman had sustained a finger fracture while keeping wicket during the third warm-up game against Australia
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Could never have dreamt of playing so many World Cups - Chris Gayle
Gayle, who is set to play in his fifth ODI World Cup, said the tournament would be another opportunity for West Indies to turn things around
April 16, 2024
Pakistan news
Was frustrated on learning I had hepatitis - Shadab Khan
The Pakistan legspinner thanked family and friends for their support as he faced a difficult month recovering from a bout of hepatitis
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
'The passion's the same' - Dhawan confident of another successful ICC tournament
No one has scored as many runs in the last three ICC tournaments, and with a strong IPL behind him, Dhawan is ready to keep his intensity going
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
Rabada, Steyn 'on track' to play World Cup opener against England
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson also said he would be 'very pleased' if fellow Barbadian Jofra Archer would get to play the World Cup
April 09, 2024
New Zealand news
Peter Fulton to replace McMillan as NZ batting coach after World Cup
Craig McMillan is stepping down after holding the role for nearly five years
April 10, 2024
England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Bristol
England's rampant batsmen again make the impossible look inevitable
Blistering run-rate leaves no total safe as Bairstow and Roy take partnership to new level
April 11, 2024
England v Pakistan, 3rd ODI, Bristol
Liam Dawson awaits World Cup SOS as Joe Denly fails his audition
Hampshire allrounder in line for late call-up as England find themselves short of reliable spin back-up
April 10, 2024
Pakistan news
Shadab Khan fit for World Cup, set to return to England
Shadab Khan will be available for the World Cup, with Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed confirming he was fit
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
CSA insists Rabada on track for World Cup
Board being cautious because of bowler's history of back injuries; expects him to recover in two-three weeks
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Finch ponders tactics to counter World Cup run-fests
The Australia captain may keep Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins with overs in reserve to quell run-scoring in the middle of the innings
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Family first for New Zealand's IPL players before World Cup mission
New Zealand's players have had limited success at this year's IPL but the coach is confident they will be up to speed for the challenge ahead
April 10, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wanted World Cup players to make early return from IPL
Ottis Gibson put in a request with CSA to withdraw 'key players' early, but ESPNcricinfo understands that the board did not bring up the issue with the BCCI
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Langer 'slept better' after Smith's show of form
Smith struck an unbeaten 89 in the second match against a New Zealand XI as he continues to prepare for his international return at the World Cup
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
From 1999 on VHS to Kane Richardson earning his World Cup 'dream'
Only a few months ago Kane Richardson had stopped thinking about his World Cup chances, but a combination of BBL success and misfortune to his namesake has opened the door
April 14, 2024
Jofra Archer makes irrefutable case for World Cup ... but who will miss out?
Plunkett praises 'class act' as four-over spell displays irresistible new-ball qualities
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to keep Kedar Jadhav's World Cup spot safe
The shoulder injury is not as serious as earlier expected, and the middle-order batsman is likely to be fully fit in time for the team's departure
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jhye Richardson out of World Cup, Kane called up
The pace bowler has not recovered from a dislocated shoulder in time for the tournament with Kane Richardson take his place
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Sarfaraz wants to 'bat four or five', and that can only help Pakistan
The captain moving up the order is good for the team, but the strike rates of the other top-order batsmen needs quite a lot of work
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
Injured Anrich Nortje out of World Cup, Chris Morris called up
The fast bowler has a fractured right thumb and will need six to eight weeks to make a full recovery
April 09, 2024
West Indies news
Chris Gayle named West Indies vice-captain for 2019 World Cup
Shai Hope was announced as team vice-captain for the ongoing Tri-nation series involving Bangladesh and Ireland
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Bowling success an unexpected boost for Glenn Maxwell
With spin set to play a key role at the World Cup, Maxwell could have a vital part to play in providing Australia the balance they want
April 14, 2024
India news
Hardik Pandya has a 'great chance' of World Cup success - Yuvraj Singh
'He got 91 from 34 balls against KKR, probably that is the best innings I have seen in the IPL'
April 16, 2024
Australia news
Smith, Warner need to develop humility - Langer
Australia's coach said that the team will use the experience of Smith and Warner at the World Cup as they return to the international stage
April 14, 2024
World Cup build-up
Australia's top three, Smith's fielding, Nicholls' new role: Brisbane talking points
A full-strength Australia ramp up World Cup preparations next week against a shadow New Zealand team with fringe players looking to impress
April 10, 2024
2019 World Cup news
Sri Lanka Cricket strengthens team's security at World Cup
Three security officers deployed by the government will travel with the team
April 08, 2024
Australia news
'It's all rosy' for Australia as Warner, Smith rejoin
No evidence of any bad blood as duo arrives in Brisbane for Australia's pre-World Cup training camp
April 14, 2024
South Africa news
South Africa injury watch: Steyn, Ngidi, Duminy and more
Steyn has seen a shoulder specialist, Ngidi has resumed bowling after his side strain and Duminy has begun playing for the Cobras again
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
BCB forced to change World Cup jersey design after fans see red
Red has been added on the chest as well as the sleeves of the predominantly green shirts
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Mashrafe Mortaza wants Bangladesh to 'change some perceptions' at his last World Cup
He reckons that it might be better for his players to stay away from social media - 'it creates trouble' - at the showpiece event, but stresses that it's not a team rule
April 11, 2024
Bangladesh news
When Shakib forgot to say cheese
Bangladesh's biggest player will be missing from the team's official World Cup picture - and all because he'd left the ground before the photo session
April 12, 2024
Bangladesh news
Bangladesh must rely on 'skilled hitting' at World Cup - Neil McKenzie
While admitting that other teams will have a distinct power advantage, the batting coach believes his players can compete by maximising their existing skillsets
April 12, 2024
England news
England's Alex Hales banned for recreational drug use
Hales, who was named in England's provisional 15-man World Cup squad last week, is understood by ESPNcricinfo to have tested positive for a recreational drug
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
Umpire Ian Gould to retire after World Cup
Gould began his international umpiring career in 2006 and stood in his first Test two years later
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
Injured Steyn to return to SA with an eye on World Cup fitness
With the fast bowler suffering a flare-up to his right shoulder, Cricket South Africa are putting measures in place in an attempt to get him ready for the World Cup
April 12, 2024
West Indies news
'My heart still lies with West Indies' - Sunil Narine on missing World Cup cut
Windies spinner admits long-term finger injury would have been a liability during long spells in 50-over format
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Andre Russell in West Indies World Cup squad, Kieron Pollard misses out
Shannon Gabriel, Evin Lewis back in contention; no room for Kieron Pollard, Marlon Samuels or Sunil Narine
April 16, 2024
World Cup 2019
England World Cup watch: Jason Roy, Joe Denly suffer back spasms
With England's players soon due to assemble for a training camp, we round up the pre-World Cup talking points
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Russell, Pollard, Narine: Who will make West Indies' World Cup squad?
With about 24 hours left for squad to be finalised, ESPNcricinfo has listed the key names the WCI selection panel will deliberate on.
April 13, 2024
Pakistan news
'All bases covered' for England-bound Pakistan - Mickey Arthur
Despite being underdogs, according to captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, coach Mickey Arthur believes Pakistan have what it takes to go all the way at the World Cup
April 13, 2024
Bangladesh news
Walsh does not want to 'rush' Mustafizur before World Cup
Walsh was concerned about the injuries picked up by Bangladesh's players, including Rubel Hossain, Mohammad Saifuddin and Abu Jayed
April 15, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Hamid Hassan picked in Afghanistan's World Cup squad; Naib to captain
Afghanistan will be captained by Gulbadin Naib, despite pleas from senior cricketers Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi to reinstate Asghar Afghan as ODI captain following his removal last month
April 12, 2024
Pakistan news
Haris Sohail and Babar Azam play down Pakistan's power-hitting concerns
The middle-order anchors believe they have the extra gears needed for putting up totals that will challenge the best ODI teams in the world
April 13, 2024
Pakistan in England 2019
Shadab Khan ruled out of England series with virus
Pakistan legspinner to meet specialists in England after "tests revealed a virus that will require treatment and rest for, at least, four weeks"
April 11, 2024
ICC World Cup 2019
Who bats where in World Cup is a decision for later - Kohli
But the Indian captain backs Vijay Shankar's inclusion for the tournament in England
April 08, 2024
Pakistan news
Why Mohammad Amir isn't in Pakistan's World Cup squad (yet)
The numbers say one thing about Amir, but many a Pakistani heart is at odds with that. He has one more chance before the World Cup to beat his bowling blues
April 13, 2024
World Cup 2019
Hashim Amla in World Cup squad; Reeza Hendricks, Chris Morris miss out
No place for Hendricks, who has been part of white-ball teams since his ODI debut last year, or Chris Morris, who is currently playing in the IPL
April 12, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Thirimanne, Siriwardana, Vandersay picked in World Cup squad
Not selected, meanwhile, are wicketkeeper-batsman Niroshan Dickwella, offspinner Akila Dananjaya, openers Danushka Gunathilaka and Upul Tharanga, as well as Dinesh Chandimal
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
England play safe over Jofra Archer inclusion but World Cup surely beckons
England's preliminary World Cup squad will keep most people happy, although the inclusion of Joe Denly might raise questions
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
'I don't want to step on anyone's toes' - Archer primed for debut after England call-up
Focus on debut series against Ireland and Pakistan, not the prospect of forcing way into World Cup squad
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
'We have match-winners down to No. 11' - Steyn on SA's World Cup chances
The fast bowler also says ODI rankings go out the window in a tournament like the World Cup, where adapting to conditions is the only thing that will set teams apart
April 10, 2024
India news
'I would have preferred 16 players' for World Cup - Ravi Shastri
The India coach also wants the players who have missed out on making the squad to not lose heart
April 08, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Karunaratne to captain Sri Lanka at World Cup
It is a left-field choice though considering the opener has not played any ODIs since the last World Cup
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
Ambati Rayudu, Rishabh Pant, Navdeep Saini named standbys for World Cup
It is understood that there is no order in which one of the three standbys would be picked, but the selectors would make their pick on what kind of replacement the team would need in case of an injury to the main squad player
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Jofra Archer misses initial World Cup cut but set for England debut
England have kept faith with their core squad but Jofra Archer can still make his case for inclusion over the coming weeks
April 12, 2024
The Jofra Archer question: rivals feel the heat
Everybody seems to have an opinion on bringing the newly qualified resident into an established squad - here's what some prominent names have had to say
April 10, 2024
Pakistan news
Imad Wasim allowed extra time to pass fitness test
The allrounder is recovering from a knee injury, and medical staff believe the problem will clear by the time the World Cup begins
April 13, 2024
India's World Cup squad selection news
Rayudu's reaction to being (3-d)ropped
India batsman's rare twitter outburst adds to public criticism of the decision to omit him
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Bangladesh pick ODI newbie Abu Jayed for World Cup
Batsman Mosaddek Hossain makes a comeback to the 15 for the showpiece event
April 11, 2024
Australia news
Aussies overseas: Maxwell's career-best haul, Warner keeps on rolling
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and A squads are named
April 10, 2024
Australia news
Langer's sympathy for Handscomb as 'all-time great' Smith pips him
The head coach has admitted the World Cup selection was "really tough" as room was made for David Warner and Steven Smith
April 12, 2024
India news
Rahul and Karthik in, Pant and Rayudu out of India's World Cup squad
Vijay Shankar and Ravindra Jadeja both figure in the squad 15
April 13, 2024
Australia news
Finch locks himself in to open, but with who remains unanswered
Australia face a selection headache at the World Cup with Usman Khawaja and David Warner vying to partner the captain at the top of the order.
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Live blog - India World Cup 2019 squad announcement
Live updates and analysis of who's in and who's out for India
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
Smith and Warner make World Cup return; Handscomb and Hazlewood out
Hazlewood's back injury has meant the selectors won't risk him for the World Cup while Handscomb is the unlucky batsman in the logjam for places
April 08, 2024
Australia news
Australia prepare to show their World Cup hand
The CA central contracts for 2019-2020 and the Australia A sides to tour England will also be named on Monday
April 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumabi
West Indies changes give Pollard World Cup hope
The new set-up at CWI means that players previously frozen out of selection could be given a chance to return
April 08, 2024
'Australia know how to win World Cups' - Jason Gillespie
Former fast bowler believes the reigning champions can be dark horses in England in 2019
April 09, 2024
India news
India World Cup squad to be announced on April 15
The key question to be resolved will be around the "one-odd" spot that Virat Kohli had indicated was up for grabs
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
Hashim Amla to make competitive cricket comeback with CSA T20 Challenge
He was also expected to take up a short county stint in England to acclimatise ahead of the World Cup, but he wanted to stay in South Africa to be closer to his ailing father
April 11, 2024
New Zealand news
World Cup bound Jimmy Neesham was talked out of retirement
The allrounder battled a form slump and injury which almost led him to walking away from the game but has now completed a notable comeback
April 12, 2024
World Cup 2019
Bowling teams out will be 'critical' at the World Cup - Gary Stead
The New Zealand coach admitted the choice between Ish Sodhi and Todd Astle was the toughest call in the World Cup squad
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Sodhi and Blundell named in New Zealand World Cup squad
Colin Munro has retained his place in a New Zealand squad where the majority of the names were very settled
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019
Uncapped in ODIs, who is Tom Blundell?
Find out a bit more about the man who has been a late call up to New Zealand's World Cup squad
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Decision time - how are World Cup squads stacking up?
Injury concerns, big calls, wildcard selections. World Cup squads need to be named by April 23 so here's a rundown of how the teams stand.
April 16, 2024
Liam Plunkett channels spirit of Ronaldo and LeBron to keep World Cup dream alive
England aware of advancing years as he seeks to rediscover lost pace ahead of pivotal summer
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
Liam Dawson lurks in the wings as England narrow World Cup options
Hampshire allrounder focussed on county form as shoot-out for squad place looms with Joe Denly
April 08, 2024
Australia news
Richardson's World Cup hopes alive with serious injury ruled out
Scans have shown there is no bone damage or fracture and Australia are 'hopeful' he won't require surgery
April 14, 2024
India news
BCCI likely to advertise for India coach position
The contracts of Ravi Shastri and his coaching staff, who were appointed in July 2017, will expire after the World Cup
April 08, 2024
Australia news
Ricky Ponting sees room for Usman Khawaja in World Cup XI
The returning David Warner should open, and Steven Smith can move down to No. 4 or No. 5, says the former Australia captain
April 09, 2024
India news
Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting want Rishabh Pant to be India's No. 4 at World Cup
"You can't see Rishabh Pant failing at the top level," says the former India captain
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka news
Hampshire stint on hold as Dimuth Karunaratne enters frame for Sri Lanka World Cup captaincy
Sri Lanka's selectors now strongly considering handing the ODI reins to Karunaratne for the World Cup
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
Duminy to retire from ODIs after World Cup
He will play his final ODI in South Africa on Saturday, and will continue to play domestic and international T20s later on
April 09, 2024
South Africa news
Imran Tahir to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup
The South Africa legspinner will still be available for T20Is, at least until the 2020 T20 World Cup
April 11, 2024
England in the West Indies 2018-19
'We keep making the same mistakes' - Bayliss hoping for World Cup wake-up after 'embarrassing' loss
Jofra Archer set to win a chance in England's next ODI engagements as coach admits some are playing for their places in the World Cup squad
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Stump mics bring fans closer to the game' - World Cup director Steve Elworthy
ICC considering options for increased use of on-field audio during this year's World Cup
April 15, 2024
India news
BCCI wants cricket community to 'sever ties with countries from which terrorism emanates'
IPL 2019 opening ceremony to be scrapped, money will be distributed to families of victims of Pulwama terror attack instead
April 10, 2024
India-Pakistan tensions
'Would personally hate to give them two points' - Tendulkar
What players, coaches and other voices from the cricket world have said about India potentially boycotting their World Cup meeting with Pakistan
April 11, 2024
India news
BCCI mulls asking for Pakistan World Cup ban
Draft letter to ICC prepared, government ministries to be consulted after internal discussions
April 10, 2024
World Cup 2019
ICC 'monitoring' India-Pakistan situation ahead of World Cup encounter
David Richardson says 'no indications' from either board that June 16 match will not go ahead as planned
April 09, 2024
PSL news
Hand injury casts doubt on Hafeez's PSL and World Cup
The incident took place in the 13th over of Karachi's run-chase, when Colin Ingram hammered one straight back to Hafeez, and the ball burst through his fingers
April 11, 2024
India news
Pant, Vijay Shankar, Rahane in World Cup contention - MSK Prasad
India's chairman of selectors says virtually all 15 spots for the World Cup in May have been sealed
April 14, 2024
Australia news
Ponting named Australia assistant coach for World Cup
The appointment of the former Australia captain is the first of what is likely to be a number of short-term, specific roles handed to past players
April 14, 2024
Pakistan news
Will consider PSL performances to finalise World Cup squad - Arthur
The head coach also backed captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for his wicketkeeping form over recent months
April 14, 2024
World Cup 2019
PCB backs Sarfaraz to captain Pakistan in 2019 World Cup
The board made the announcement on Tuesday with the man himself hoping to return to international cricket in March
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
India favourites for the World Cup - Tendulkar
Tendulkar believes hosts England and New Zealand would be the other teams to watch out for at the showpiece event
April 15, 2024
World Cup 2019
India to play New Zealand and Bangladesh in 2019 World Cup warm-ups
The ten participating teams will play two warm-ups each
April 13, 2024
England news
Jofra Archer on England's World Cup radar, admits Eoin Morgan
England have to be "open-minded" about their selection policy ahead of the World Cup, according to captain Eoin Morgan
April 09, 2024
England news
Jofra Archer on England's World Cup radar, says Ashley Giles
England's director of cricket warns against expecting Archer to be "some sort of messiah" if he is selected
April 08, 2024
Big Bash League 2018-19
Joe Root's BBL squib reawakens T20 doubts for England's most vital batsman
England's Test captain misses chance to prove point in shortest format, as thoughts turn back to seismic 2019 summer
April 11, 2024
England's new allrounder
'I'm excited, but that guarantees nothing' - Jofra Archer exclusive
Allrounder hints at pulling out of BBL stint with Hobart, in the wake of the ECB rule-change that raises World Cup hopes
April 08, 2024
England news
Jofra Archer could play for England at World Cup after ECB amend eligibility rules
ECB reduce qualification period from seven years to three, following board meeting at Lord's on Wednesday
April 08, 2024
World Cup news
Ticketmaster apologises for World Cup mix-up
More than 4000 fans were wrongly informed that they had got tickets for the 2019 tournament in a ballot
April 08, 2024
South Africa news
Steyn likely to quit ODIs, T20Is after World Cup
However, Steyn said that he would love to continue playing Test cricket even after 2019 World Cup
April 11, 2024
World Cup 2019 - One year to go
Lack of youth interest in cricket is 'an English viewpoint', says ICC chief executive David Richardson
The event to mark a year until the 2019 World Cup was a call to rally round and support an event that is returning to these shores for the first time in two decades
April 08, 2024
MLB comes to London
London's Olympic Stadium to host Major League Baseball during marquee Cricket World Cup fixtures
Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees to play two matches in London next June, clashing with Australia-New Zealand and England-India
April 08, 2024
World Cup 2019
'Setting sun' sealed fate of Olympic Stadium as London venue is omitted from World Cup plans
Pitch orientation forced tournament organisers to admit defeat when World Cup fixtures were confirmed
April 09, 2024
World Cup 2019
Takeaways from the 2019 World Cup schedule: Manchester, the place to be
Presenting the full and - nearly - final schedule of the 2019 World Cup. It was approved by the ICC's CEC (chief executives' committee) and will be presented to the ICC Board, for final approval, on Thursday in Kolkata
April 15, 2024