ICC Cricket World Cup 2023/24
2023 ODI World Cup shatters viewership records
Tournament finishes as the most watched at venues and on TV and digital platforms
May 14, 2024
Ashwin admits India were undone by 'tactical brilliance and execution' from Cummins
India offspinner also raises concerns over the quality of the white Kookaburra ball used for bilateral series and IPL, as compared to the ones used in ICC events
May 11, 2024
'We're still buzzing' - Cummins hails Australia's legacy-defining World Cup show
"Every half an hour or so you kind of remember that you just won a World Cup and get excited all over again"
May 14, 2024
Labuschagne: 'It's hard for me not to believe in miracles'
Labuschagne wasn't anywhere near Australia's World Cup squad until two months ago... but fate had something else in store for him
May 14, 2024
Cummins, and the 'satisfying' sound of silence
Australia's skipper calls the ODI World Cup win the pinnacle of his career and a moment he will remember for the rest of his life
May 08, 2024
Australia's irrepressible trio of quicks cement their legacy
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc have won everything there is to win, and they triumphed again in conditions designed to nullify them
May 08, 2024
Advance Australia, inevitably
They came into the final as underdogs but dispatched India's greatest ODI side ever - just like they always do
May 08, 2024
Rahul Dravid: 'We haven't played any fearful cricket in this final'
Indian coach lauds "exceptional leader" Rohit Sharma for "giving so much of his time and energy in the dressing room to the boys"
May 14, 2024
Head hunts down victory as India fall prey once again
For the second time this year in an ICC final, Travis Head took on India's vaunted bowling attack to decisive effect
May 09, 2024
How Australia silenced nearly 90,000 voices
They came with great expectations in Ahmedabad, but many left before the last ball was bowled
May 14, 2024
India lost to the conditions, but could they have been braver with the bat?
As they come to terms with another World Cup heartbreak, India may wonder if they could have done more to offset the disadvantage of dew
May 08, 2024
Travis Head emulates Amarnath, Aravinda and Warne
All the stats highlights from Australia's sixth victorious Men's World Cup final
May 14, 2024
Cummins pleased Australia 'saved the best for last'
Australia captain praises "really brave" Travis Head for taking the "gaming on" and putting the "pressure back on bowlers"
May 12, 2024
Rohit Sharma: 'We were not good enough today'
India captain says they would have ideally liked to post 270-280 after they were put in to bat in the final against Australia
May 14, 2024
Head's magnificent 137 leads Australia to sixth World Cup title
The opener also took a spectacular catch earlier in the game to send back Rohit Sharma, after which Australia's bowlers put India in a chokehold
May 14, 2024
Australia player reactions: 'I think this is bigger than 2015'
Reactions from the Australian players after winning the World Cup
May 08, 2024
Pro-Palestine pitch invader breaches security at World Cup final
Incident occurred during India's innings and they got as far as Virat Kohli in the middle
May 14, 2024
Ashwin emerges as late option as India consider three spinners for World Cup final
Offspinner has played only one game in this World Cup - India's first, against Australia in Chennai
May 08, 2024
This World Cup belongs to the side that can hold its nerve when the opponent attacks
The final is a delicious prospect. If it is competitive, it could be a cliffhanger
May 08, 2024
Australia's road to the final: Problematic preparation and early losses to winning eight in a row
Individual brilliance and a few incredible selection gambles have helped Australia reach the World Cup final after a disastrous start
May 08, 2024
Australia do Australia things, without the scowl or the snarl
They've not been as dominant as the previous Australian teams, but they've fought hard and have found a way to win - which is as Australian as it can get
May 14, 2024
Inevitable but unpredictable, India and Australia have been two trains on a collision course
The two powerhouses of 21st-century cricket were tipped to meet in this year's World Cup final, and they made it there in contrasting styles
May 14, 2024
India vs Australia - Win the powerplay, win the World Cup?
A look at the crucial tactics that could come into play when India take on Australia in the World Cup final
May 14, 2024
Relaxed Rohit neither 'too excited' nor feeling 'much pressure' ahead of big final
"I'm very happy [that even] at this age I'm leading the team into the final. I never thought it'll happen," India captain said
May 08, 2024
Immortality 100 overs away as battle-hardened Australia take aim at India's invincibles
Can Jupiter take down the Sun, in front of over 100,000 hyper-partisan fans in blue?
May 08, 2024
Cummins: 'Nothing more satisfying than hearing a big crowd go silent'
Cummins happy in the knowledge that Australia "don't have to be at our absolute best to challenge any team, we can find a way through"
May 08, 2024
Pitch advantage not much of a factor, says Cummins
The World Cup final will be played on the same surface on which India beat Pakistan in the league stage
May 08, 2024
How the pieces of the jigsaw fell in place for incredible India
A new approach was the starting point, and since then, whatever India have done has worked like a charm
May 14, 2024
Rahul Dravid and the World Cup arc of redemption
He was the captain when India made an early exit from the 2007 World Cup; but in 2023 with Dravid as the head coach, their true potential has been unlocked
May 08, 2024
Wahab Riaz is Pakistan's new chief selector
He has been appointed amid a raft of changes following Pakistan's disappointing ODI World Cup campaign
May 14, 2024
For South Africa, everything isn't enough
They did many things right, but many things wrong in the semi-final too, and will go back and reflect on a World Cup campaign that could have ended very differently
May 13, 2024
Starc credits 'incredible' Hazlewood for helping assert Australia's powerplay dominance
He also lauded openers David Warner and Travis Head for "putting the pressure straight back on South Africa" during the chase
May 14, 2024
Bavuma: 'Way we started with bat and ball was the turning point'
After opting to bat first, South Africa were 24 for 4 in the 12th over, and then allowed Australia to score 74 for 2 in the first ten overs of the chase
May 13, 2024
Australia edge low-scoring thriller to book spot in eighth ODI World Cup final
David Miller scored a classic century amid a South Africa collapse, but the team's total of 212 was ultimately too little to defend with
May 14, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: India surge into final; Australia-South Africa bid to join them
Virat Kohli set a new record for ODI hundreds in a rampaging batting display from the hosts to overwhelm New Zealand
May 14, 2024
School's out as Rohit, Iyer rip up the textbooks in Mumbai
It was a day for Indian batting royalty at the Wankhede, with the captain leading the charge
May 12, 2024
The hush and the roar on a day to remember at the Wankhede
The crowd, rooted in logic, lived every moment of the India vs New Zealand semi-final
May 12, 2024
Shami turns jeopardy into joy as India briefly confront their own mortality
Just as 33,000 people began to fear Shami might have dropped the World Cup, he came back with a fiery spell for the ages
May 14, 2024
'After-effects of dengue' to blame for Gill cramping up at Wankhede
"Every time he comes on to the park, he does something special," Gill says of Kohli
May 11, 2024
Kagiso Rabada: 'We want to win and we'll fight tooth and nail for it'
South Africa's most senior fast bowler talks about being at the pointy end when no one expected them to
May 10, 2024
Business as usual? Contrasting histories prompt different semi-final views for SA, Australia
Bavuma says "there's been an acknowledgement of the emotions" involved, while "keeping it pretty chilled is the way to go" for Cummins and Co
May 11, 2024
Rohit: 'We were calm even though we were a bit sloppy on the field'
"We wanted to take that semi-final out of the equation, not to think too much about it"
May 11, 2024
Crazy, stupid, love: a Tendulkar fan's complicated relationship with Kohli
The comparisons will continue till the end of time, but for now, this is just a moment to plunge into, emotions and all
May 09, 2024
Williamson: 'Not over yet' for New Zealand's golden generation
New Zealand's captain says he is "super proud of the efforts that's gone into the seven weeks as a side"
May 11, 2024
India waltz into World Cup final after Shami seven-for and centuries from Iyer and Kohli
India scored the highest total in a World Cup knockout match before Daryl Mitchell scored a scarcely believable 134 off 119
May 11, 2024
In-form South Africa face serial winners Australia with history on their shoulders
Echoes of the past abound in re-run of 1999 and 2007 semi-finals, with South Africa sweating on Temba Bavuma's fitness
May 08, 2024
Stats - Shami, Kohli and Rohit on a record-breaking spree
While Kohli broke the record for the most runs in a single World Cup on his way to his historic 50th ton, Rohit smashed the records for the most World Cup sixes
May 11, 2024
Reactions to Kohli's 50th ODI ton: 'We live in Virat Kohli era. Congratulations emperor'
How the cricketing world reacted to Virat Kohli's record-breaking 50th ODI century
May 12, 2024
Kohli describes occasion of his 50th ODI hundred as 'the perfect picture'
India batter becomes the first to score 50 ODI hundreds, and also breaks Tendulkar's record for most runs in a World Cup
May 11, 2024
Temba Bavuma on semi-final availability: 'I'm quite confident but it's not a unilateral decision'
Today, the South Africa captain did some hopping and stretching exercises, sideways running, fielding and shadow-batting at the team's training session
May 11, 2024
India-NZ semi-final switched from fresh pitch to used surface
There is no ICC requirement that World Cup knockout matches must be played on unused pitches
May 09, 2024
Stir the pot he may, but there's no denying David Warner's an ODI GOAT
Even at age 37, he continues to perfectly tailor his batting to Australia's specific needs under the unforgiving bright lights of a World Cup
May 13, 2024
Australia vs South Africa: Why Starc and Jansen should be in the firing line
Tactics board: Where the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa, in Kolkata, could be won or lost
May 12, 2024
The complex reality of Bavuma's World Cup semi-final
South Africa's captain hasn't been in good form this tournament and is recovering from injury - but there's more to it than just that
May 14, 2024
Adam Zampa: The self-aware non-alpha on top of his game
He has carried Australia's attack in the face of vulnerability and hidden many of its flaws
May 14, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Are India unstoppable in quest for home title?
There are eyes on the weather in Kolkata ahead of Australia facing South Africa
May 14, 2024
Glenn Phillips 2.0 takes centre stage with New Zealand
A World Cup semi-final is the kind of thing he had dreamed about while playing backyard games with his brother Dale, who is also a first-class cricketer
May 13, 2024
Kuldeep bounces back in time for the game he missed four years ago
His resilience and ability to think on his feet while under extreme pressure have been a big part of his success in recent times
May 14, 2024
India keep it light to deal with the pressure of a World Cup
Ahead of the semi-final against New Zealand, Rohit Sharma says the team environment isn't dictated by results
May 12, 2024
Williamson: 'When you get to finals, things start again'
He is used to his side being underestimated, even after reaching the final of the previous two 50-over World Cups
May 13, 2024
India vs NZ: The unstoppable force and the shape-shifting object
Rohit and Co have racked up nine wins in a row while New Zealand have become what they need to be to win
May 12, 2024
Aus-SA semi-final: All eyes on the weather in Kolkata
How does the reserve day work? And what happens if there is no result even after the reserve day?
May 10, 2024
Stump Mic - Timeouts, resets and the final four
A review of the group stage of the 2023 men's ODI World Cup
May 09, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah is a species of exactly one
He was impossible to have imagined into being until he arrived and is impossible to replicate once he's gone.
May 14, 2024
Santner needs to be more Santner than Jadeja
They have similar roles, but they are different bowlers, and their battle could determine the outcome of the first semi-final in Mumbai
May 14, 2024
India vs New Zealand: don't lose the game inside the first 15 overs
Tactics board: where the first semi-final between India and New Zealand, in Mumbai, could be won and lost
May 14, 2024
Morne Morkel resigns as Pakistan fast-bowling coach
Morkel had over a month to go on his contract; no reason has been provided for his exit
May 09, 2024
Bavuma takes part in optional training session on Monday
The South Africa captain ran a couple of laps around the Eden Gardens outfield, before doing some shuttle runs
May 14, 2024
'We didn't speak about it' - Steyn looks back at emotions after 2015 semi-final heartbreak
Former South Africa speedster says the team moved on from that defeat within 24 hours, which left many players dealing with emotions in their own way
May 08, 2024
Starc: 'I'll drop off white-ball cricket before I let go of Test cricket'
The left-arm quick is certain he won't be around for the next ODI World Cup, but he won't quit ODIs immediately
May 10, 2024
It hasn't been easy being Kusal Mendis
He was already feeling the pressure of captaincy when a stray question about Virat Kohli, and his non-answer to it, blew up social media
May 14, 2024
Confused, chaotic, controversial: picking through Bangladesh's World Cup
There had been high hopes leading into the tournament after a strong four years but it all fell flat. Why?
May 09, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: India fill their boots and stay unbeaten, now for the knockouts
The group stage of the tournament is complete with the hosts signing off in style ahead of facing New Zealand in the first semi-final
May 12, 2024
Rahul flicks switch to finally show the World Cup his full range
There was no need to consolidate or firefight against Netherlands - and a 62-ball hundred was the result
May 10, 2024
'I was trying to study Kuldeep, even on the bus in' - Teja Nidamanuru and Netherlands' learnings never stop
"It's the work that goes in which is nice," says Netherlands batter, after spirited half-century against India
May 10, 2024
Rohit on India's bowling experiments: 'We wanted to see what we can achieve'
Rahul Dravid was pleased with the bench strength that India have built up
May 11, 2024
When the Chinnaswamy swayed to Kohli's giddying beat
With bat and then ball, Virat Kohli treated an enthralled Bengaluru crowd to the perfect Diwali show
May 12, 2024
India go 9-0 as Shreyas and Rahul smash hundreds to beat Netherlands
A 160-run victory was set up by blistering hundreds from the middle-order
May 10, 2024
Mahela Jayawardene turns focus on domestic pitches after Sri Lanka's World Cup flop
These pitches, he said, neither allowed their batters to be in top hitting form, nor taught their spinners how to handle conditions that required them to work harder
May 10, 2024
Stats - Iyer-Rahul's record partnership, and India's year of big totals and sixes
Also, the first time five or more batters scored fifty or more in an innings at the men's ODI World Cup
May 10, 2024
Mott has Key's 'full backing' to continue as England white-ball coach
England's managing director says Mott will be given "an opportunity to try and turn things around" ahead of next year's T20 World Cup
May 10, 2024
Labuschagne vs Stoinis: Australia's big call for the World Cup semi-final
They are two very different cricketers and it's hard to see how they can both play against South Africa
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Marsh goes big, NZ locked into semis, England finish with a bang
The group stage is almost complete with India looking to make it nine from nine against Netherlands
May 08, 2024
Expectations rise as South Africa exceed expectations
Their coach Rob Walter wants them to "enjoy the experience of being in a semi-final"
May 09, 2024
Never mind the short ball, Shreyas is superb at No. 4
Look beyond the short-ball trouble and Shreyas Iyer possesses many qualities that make him a superb ODI batter
May 08, 2024
Netherlands aim to burn brilliant orange in a sea of blue
They've beaten bigger teams at the World Cup and picked up a few bruises too. Now, one final game awaits and it's huge
May 08, 2024
Arthur backs captain Babar: 'We have to allow him the time to grow'
"It's not a crime to make mistakes as long as you learn from those mistakes," said Pakistan's director of cricket after the side's underwhelming World Cup campaign
May 08, 2024
Ben Stokes to decide ODI future after knee surgery
"A lot of stuff I want to do with that Test team," says England's red-ball captain, hopeful of touring India
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh could have done without constantly shuffling batting order, admits Shanto
Regular captain Shakib Al Hasan and the team management had defended the decision on previous occasions
May 11, 2024
Mitchell Marsh owns the No. 3 spot with monstrous hitting
After two low-key performances, Australia's one drop has sounded a warning ahead of the semi-finals
May 08, 2024
Stokes and Willey fashion a last hurrah for England
Jos Buttler's team have sealed qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy
May 11, 2024
Cook: Everyone has respect for the way Netherlands have played
"I have actually had a few teams' coaches approach me and ask about our schedule and how potentially they could fit into their schedule"
May 08, 2024
Bavuma does not go for scan, continues recovery under SA medical team
South Africa's captain had injured himself during their last World Cup league game against Afghanistan
May 11, 2024
India look to go 9-0 in the World Cup as they take on Netherlands
Will Rohit Sharma be tempted to tinker with his XI?
May 10, 2024
Mitchell Marsh 177* powers Australia to seventh straight win
Bangladesh's only solace is that they avoided damage to net run-rate and will likely qualify for Champions Trophy
May 10, 2024
Rahul Dravid hints that India won't make many changes against Netherlands
India's coach praised the contributions of the middle order, and was also pleased with how the team coped with Hardik Pandya's absence
May 10, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Pakistan need a miracle; Australia seeking seven in a row
South Africa had some nervy moments beating Afghanistan and also suffered an injury scare to their captain
May 14, 2024
Mature Afghanistan leave with immense pride after statement World Cup campaign
Azmatullah Omarzai the latest talent to shine as new generation come to the fore
May 09, 2024
'I have left them in a good space with a good platform' - Donald to sign off as Bangladesh fast-bowling coach
After overseeing a fast-bowling revolution of sorts for the team, Allan Donald hopes Bangladesh will prepare more sporting pitches to keep the quicks relevant
May 08, 2024
Rassie van der Dussen, Andile Phehlukwayo seal nervy chase for South Africa
Omarzai waged a lone fight for Afghanistan with 97* earlier in the day as Coetzee and Maharaj restricted them to 244
May 08, 2024
Temba Bavuma hamstring injury gives South Africa cause for concern ahead of semi-final
Captain sustains hamstring injury during final league match against Afghanistan at Eden Gardens
May 08, 2024
Pakistan face near-impossible task against England to make World Cup semi-finals
Realistically both teams will just want to finish their World Cup on a high
May 08, 2024
'We will try to do it' - Babar still believes Pakistan can set up semi-final against India
To qualify for semi-final, they need to beat England by an improbable 287 runs, hence will likely miss out for third World Cup in a row
May 09, 2024
Australia chase perfect collective performance, Bangladesh eye Champions Trophy spot
Steven Smith is likely to return after missing the Afghanistan game, whereas Bangladesh will be without Shakib Al Hasan
May 11, 2024
Clinical, risk-assessed, productive - Afghanistan's batting evolution unlocks new highs
Afghanistan's batting lineup is no longer viewed as a potentially explosive but naïve unit; they look much more in control
May 14, 2024
South Africa gear up for free hit, a World Cup final somewhere at the back of their minds
The other thing on South Africa minds will be their less-than-envious record in recent chases, which they have "spoken about and dissected" in the past week
May 10, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: New Zealand all but assured of a semi-final
New Zealand beat Sri Lanka to all but lock up another semi-final with India while Allan Donald is issued a please explain from the BCB
May 10, 2024
Stokes not ready for 'the easy way out' by leaving World Cup for knee surgery
"We came here as part of a team and we will leave here as one"
May 08, 2024
Hashmatullah Shahidi wants more Tests and ODIs for Afghanistan to 'improve'
Nkwe, South Africa's director of cricket, says the "management" of their "marquee players" is going to be important for the next World Cup
May 13, 2024
The old BBL drill that helped Maxwell pull off a miracle against Afghanistan
Says he relies on his hands for placement and gives himself "a few options for different lengths"
May 08, 2024
Boult all but leads New Zealand into semi-finals; SL's Champions Trophy hopes fade
Both Pakistan and Afghanistan need highly improbable margins of win in their respective games to surpass New Zealand's NRR
May 08, 2024
Bangladesh face possible all-round overhaul after forgettable World Cup
The BCB will be talking to Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal about their futures ahead of the New Zealand Tests, and Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mehidy Hasan Miraz are captaincy candidates for that series
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan look to finish strong against South Africa
South Africa will look to bounce back from the beating they suffered against India
May 08, 2024
BCB pulls up Donald for criticising Mathews' timed out dismissal
But the board is unlikely to take any action because this is effectively Donald's last assignment with the Bangladesh team
May 08, 2024
Rohit steps out of his comfort zone to give India a luxury they need
The India captain's high-risk batting has made sure there is no jeopardy as the chase enters the middle overs
May 14, 2024
Netherlands eye upset over India to keep Champions Trophy hopes alive
"Funnier things have happened" - Teja Nidamanuru optimistic after defeat to England sends the Netherlands bottom
May 08, 2024
Buttler wants to lead England in the tour of Caribbean
He concedes he was "very frustrated" with his own form and hopes to "lead from the front" by making more runs going forward
May 14, 2024
Scenarios - What NZ, Pakistan and Afghanistan need to do to make the World Cup semi-finals
One spot left, three teams in contention and there's the complication of rain as well
May 10, 2024
Stokes special keeps England's Champions Trophy hopes alive
He combined with Chris Woakes in an England-record stand to rescue his team from 192 for 6 to 339 for 9
May 08, 2024
New Zealand seek last semi-final berth; Sri Lanka's train heading towards the Champions Trophy
Even a win can't assure New Zealand of a top-four ticket, with Pakistan having a game in hand; and rain could play a part in Bengaluru again
May 08, 2024
Gill, Siraj lead big Indian splash at the top of ICC ODI rankings
Shubman Gill is the new No. 1 ODI batter, leapfrogging Babar Azam, while Siraj has reclaimed the top spot on the bowling table
May 09, 2024
Umpires informed Mathews of timed-out threat before helmet malfunction
ESPNcricinfo has learned that Richard Illingworth told Mathews he had 30 seconds left to be ready to face when he walked in to bat
May 08, 2024
'I'm a bit numb to it' - Maxwell needs time to soak in stunning innings
Another extraordinary chapter to the allrounder's World Cup was written in Mumbai
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Epic Maxwell puts Australia in semi-finals
Bottom-placed England face Netherlands in a match that could decide Champions Trophy qualification
May 08, 2024
Donald on Mathews timed-out dismissal: 'Don't want to see that sort of thing in our game'
"I almost actually thought of going out and saying, 'enough is enough, we don't stand for this; we are not that kind of team'," Donald says
May 13, 2024
Pat Cummins hails Glenn Maxwell's 201 not out as 'the greatest ODI innings that's ever happened'
Australia captain in awe of extraordinary one-man fightback in Mumbai
May 08, 2024
Maxwell 201* brings home the Australian miracle and a place in the World Cup semi-final
Ibrahim Zadran became Afghanistan's first World Cup centurion but his effort in the end went in vain
May 08, 2024
It's a four-way battle for the last two Champions Trophy spots
What do Bangladesh, England, Netherlands and Sri Lanka need to do in their last World Cup fixtures?
May 08, 2024
Upbeat Netherlands face desperate England for unofficial European Big Boys title
Champions Trophy qualification is also at stake - England wouldn't want to miss out, while for Netherlands it could be a life-changing event
May 08, 2024
Shakib ruled out of World Cup with a fractured finger
The Bangladesh captain copped a blow on his left index finger while batting against Sri Lanka
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Mathews embroiled in timed out drama; Australia face spin threat
An international first took place in a heated contest between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka while Afghanistan look to boost semi-final hopes
May 11, 2024
Despite grim World Cup, Shakib happy to get what he wanted from Sri Lanka game
"If we had won one or two more matches, we would have been in a nice position"
May 08, 2024
Mathews points finger at umpires: 'Need to use common sense in using technology'
Timed-out dismissal: Mathews says that the on-field umpires had admitted to Sri Lanka's coaching staff that they had not checked the time elapsed
May 08, 2024
Mathews on timed-out dismissal: 'Never seen a team or a player stoop so low'
"It was obviously disgraceful from Shakib and Bangladesh," Mathews says of the incident
May 08, 2024
Shakib on Mathews dismissal: 'Felt like I was at war, did what I had to for my team to win'
'Disappointed' Sri Lanka captain Mendis says "the umpires couldn't react on that and add common sense there"
May 08, 2024
Bangladesh trump Sri Lanka amid high drama in Delhi
The win has put Bangladesh at No. 7 on the points table, giving them an edge in the four-way contest to fill the last two spots at the 2025 Champions Trophy
May 14, 2024
Mathews becomes the first to be dismissed timed out in international cricket
A broken helmet strap led to the SL batter being dismissed in unusual fashion
May 08, 2024
Vertigo casts doubt on Smith's participation against Afghanistan
"Occasionally, I've had a few episodes, so I can tell you it's not the funnest space to be in," he said
May 12, 2024
Sports minister looks to replace SLC officials with Ranatunga-led interim committee
The dissolution was precipitated by Sri Lanka's exit from the ongoing World Cup, amidst public outcry at the team's being dismissed for 55 at the Wankhede
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan's spin the biggest challenge for Australia as both teams chase top-four finish
Mitchell Marsh and Glenn Maxwell are are set to return for Australia, but there are doubts over whether Steven Smith will be fit
May 09, 2024
'I enjoy watching it' - Gilchrist feels sense of deja vu watching Head cause carnage
Adam Gilchrist sees some similarities to himself in Travis Head's aggressive style and thinks he is an important factor to Australia's title hopes
May 12, 2024
Under-the-radar Jadeja makes big impact once again
Five-wicket haul follows lower-order runs to highlight allrounder's crucial role
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Masterful India maul South Africa; Air quality a worry in Delhi
Kohli's 49th ODI century and Jadeja's five-for widened the gap between India and the rest while Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have concerns over Delhi's air quality
May 08, 2024
Moeen Ali: 'England didn't see writing on the wall'
He says England can now look to launch another white-ball revolution like after their disappointing 2015 World Cup
May 09, 2024
Kohli on 49th ODI hundred: I had this sense of 'it's going to be something more today'
India batter says Sachin Tendulkar's message is 'special' after equalling his world record
May 08, 2024
Jadeja razes South Africa for 83 after Kohli scores 49th ODI ton
Kohli and Iyer lifted India to an above-par 326 for 5 and in return South Africa could manage just 83
May 14, 2024
Plenty of repair work to be done for both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Immediate on-field issues aside, both teams will have Champions Trophy qualification and Delhi's air quality on their minds
May 09, 2024
Kohli on equalling Tendulkar's record of 49 ODI hundreds: 'It's stuff of dreams'
He got to the milestone on his 35th birthday in India's World Cup match against South Africa at Eden Gardens
May 08, 2024
Hathurusinghe: Our batting let us down with 'high expectations'
Head coach says the team let itself down with "high expectations" and certain things beyond his control happened before the World Cup
May 13, 2024
'Asthmatic' Bangladesh players skip training due to air pollution in Delhi
'Asthmatic' Bangladesh players skip training on eve of Sri Lanka match due to air pollution in Delhi
Only eight Bangladesh players trained on eve of the Sri Lanka game in Delhi, as high air-pollution levels continue
May 08, 2024
Babar: As long as Fakhar was there, we could have chased 450
"Of all the wickets we've played on this World Cup, this one was the best," Fakhar said
May 10, 2024
'I've had no issues' - Green comfortable on the fringe as his never-ending tour of duty continues
Green agrees that he's not in Australia's best side but won't seek a rest after the World Cup as he tries to win back his Test spot in Shield cricket
May 10, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Fakhar fury keeps Pakistan alive; Australia knock out England
Fakhar's century and rain put New Zealand's semi-final hopes in jeopardy while England are finally formally knocked out as Australia win five in a row
May 08, 2024
What do New Zealand and Pakistan need to do to qualify for the semi-finals?
Four teams can finish on 12 or more points - what are their respective chances looking like?
May 08, 2024
Buttler bears brunt of England's World Cup capitulation
Moeen Ali says lack of confidence in the side has led to defending champions' dramatic demise
May 08, 2024
Fakhar on his fantastic comeback: 'I did not rest'
Opener reveals his improved game against offspin bowling following his match-winning ton in Bengaluru
May 08, 2024
Defending champions England knocked out as Australia march towards semi-finals
England's sixth defeat - by 33 runs in Ahmedabad - in seven games was Australia's fifth win in five
May 08, 2024
Mitchell Marsh to link up with Australia squad in Mumbai on Sunday
Star allrounder missed Australia's match against England after returning home for personal reasons
May 08, 2024
Babar: 'Fakhar was playing on a different pitch'
"They played exceptionally well and they gave themselves every chance," says Kane Williamson
May 08, 2024
Top-of-the-table teams duel in potential blockbuster at Eden Gardens
The big call at the toss, for either team, is whether to do what they do best or make the opposition do what they don't like too much
May 08, 2024
Fabulous Fakhar pulls off stunning chase to keep Pakistan alive
Chasing New Zealand's 402, the opener smashed an unbeaten ton to keep up with the DLS asking rate in rain-hit game
May 08, 2024
Unfazed Bavuma ready to 'make a big play', and soon
The success of the other batters has papered over Bavuma's failures, but he must start scoring some runs with the knockouts approaching
May 08, 2024
PCB chief Zaka Ashraf gets three-month extension
The current interim management committee running the board, headed by Ashraf, was due to end on November 5
May 08, 2024
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh players impacted by air pollution in Delhi
The ICC says it is monitoring the situation ahead of the World Cup match on November 6
May 08, 2024
SLC secretary resigns after Sri Lanka's World Cup exit and board criticism
Resignation also comes after a release from the nation's sports minister asking SLC's executive committee to resign or face drastic action
May 08, 2024
Hardik Pandya out of World Cup with ankle injury
The allrounder had suffered an ankle injury while bowling against Bangladesh
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Afghanistan push for semis; New Zealand, Pakistan and Australia prepare for must-win games
Afghanistan power past Netherlands to put themselves firmly in the semi-final mix while undermanned New Zealand and Australia face Pakistan and England respectively
May 08, 2024
Shahidi dedicates Afghanistan win to refugees in Pakistan
Afghanistan continue bring joy back home with fourth victory of World Cup campaign
May 08, 2024
Khaled Mahmud unhappy with role as Bangladesh team director
Former Bangladesh captain says he had no input to cricketing decisions during the tournament
May 08, 2024
Nabi, Shahidi, Rahmat boost Afghanistan's semi-final chances with big win
Their 111-ball win was swiftly wrapped up after Netherlands crashed to 179
May 08, 2024
New Zealand wait on injured players ahead of high-stakes contest against Pakistan
Both teams are competing against each other for that final semi-final spot
May 08, 2024
Bangladesh cancel training because of air pollution in Delhi
They hope to resume training on Saturday ahead of their game against Sri Lanka on Monday
May 08, 2024
Australia and England face different degrees of jeopardy
One team is very much in the race for the World Cup semi-finals, the other is desperate for Champions Trophy qualification
May 08, 2024
SLC wants answers for Sri Lanka's "shocking defeats" in the World Cup
Board issues statement a day after the team's 302-run defeat against India in Mumbai
May 08, 2024
Mickey Arthur: Being under 'massive amount of security' tough on Pakistan
Coach says it's been "quite stifling" for Pakistan, but he did not use it as an excuse for their performances
May 08, 2024
David Willey: England contract snub was 'final nail in coffin'
Retiring allrounder says he was "upset, angry, disappointed" after not being offered a deal
May 10, 2024
Stokes to undergo knee surgery after World Cup and 'hopefully be fine' for India Tests
"It's been a big hindrance on me, and affected what I can do for the team," says Stokes, who is expecting to play as an allrounder in India
May 08, 2024
Cummins throws weight behind larger squad sizes at World Cups
"It's not like you can poach players from other countries, so I always think as many players as you need, you should be able to pick from"
May 08, 2024
Henry ruled out of World Cup, Jamieson named replacement
The hamstring injury picked up against South Africa has put paid to his tournament
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Formidable India surge into semi-finals; huge day looms in Lucknow
Sri Lanka were blown away for just 55 while Afghanistan and Netherlands are set for a critical meeting
May 08, 2024
What short-ball trouble, asks Shreyas after powering India into semi-finals
India batter says he has no issue tackling short-pitched bowling, following a match-winning 82 against Sri Lanka in Mumbai
May 08, 2024
England hurting but Root backs them 'every day over the Australians'
Saturday's clash a chance to "do what I expect of myself and what the team expects of me"
May 08, 2024
Jonathan Trott: Afghanistan batters have adapted to pace of ODIs
Head coach Jonathan Trott breaks down the reasons behind the change in Afghanistan's batting approach
May 08, 2024
Rohit pleased to achieve 'first goal' at the first opportunity
"How we approached the seven games has been quite clinical - everybody put in the effort"
May 10, 2024
'No rocket science, just rhythm' - Shami after becoming India's top World Cup wicket-taker
Fast bowler becomes India's highest wicket-taker in World Cups, over-taking Javagal Srinath and Zaheer Khan
May 08, 2024
Shami leads rout of Sri Lanka as India advance unbeaten into semi-finals
India scored 357 for 8 and then their fast bowlers routed Sri Lanka for 55 in 19.4 overs
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan take on Netherlands in high-stakes clash
Both teams are still in the race for the semi-finals, but there is also a Champions Trophy place at stake
May 08, 2024
Morgan says England head coach aspirations 'far-fetched'
Former World Cup winning captain backs Buttler and Mott as captain-coach combo to lead England's defence in the T20 World Cup next year
May 08, 2024
Mitchell Marsh ruled out of England clash after flying home for personal reasons
There has been no timeline placed on Marsh's trip home as yet and no decisions will be made on whether he needs to be replaced in the squad
May 08, 2024
New Zealand stick to their guns as third defeat loosens grip on semi-finals
Captain Latham defends decision to bowl first after comprehensive loss to South Africa
May 08, 2024
What are New Zealand's semi-final chances looking like after three losses?
Also, can Sri Lanka and Netherlands still qualify?
May 08, 2024
Mark Wood targets 2025-26 Ashes after securing three-year ECB deal
Fast bowler insists contracts announcement has not been distraction during grim World Cup
May 08, 2024
Rohit Sharma expresses concern about air pollution in India
BCCI says there won't be any fireworks for remaining World Cup games in Mumbai and Delhi
May 13, 2024
Rohit open to playing three spinners - with or without Hardik
India captain says his spinners have "so much skill" to apply pressure on batters in home conditions
May 08, 2024
South Africa go top as New Zealand slump to third straight defeat
Centuries from Quinton de Kock and Rassie van der Dussen and a four-wicket haul from Keshav Maharaj headlined a 190-run rout
May 14, 2024
India look to seal semi-final spot against struggling Sri Lanka
Both teams are in a contest of contrasting fortunes as they return to Wankhede 12 years after the 2011 World Cup final
May 08, 2024
Matt Henry joins New Zealand's mounting injury list; Jamieson called in as cover
He went off the field after bowling just 5.3 overs in South Africa's innings
May 10, 2024
Shaheen Shah Afridi ranked No. 1 ODI bowler for the first time
He soars nine spots to move to the top of the table after an impressive start to the ODI World Cup
May 08, 2024
Maxwell to miss England match after suffering concussion in golf accident
The allrounder fell off the back of a golf cart after a round on Monday
May 08, 2024
Injured Hardik Pandya set to miss group games against Sri Lanka and South Africa
India are unlikely to bring the allrounder back until the final group game against Netherlands on November 12
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Pakistan keep semi hopes alive; South Africa and New Zealand face off
Shaheen and Fakhar combine to beat Bangladesh while South Africa and New Zealand meet in Pune just days after the Rugby World Cup final
May 08, 2024
England turn focus towards Champions Trophy qualification
Dawid Malan says team have "hell of a lot to play for" in remaining group games
May 08, 2024
Bangladesh knocked out after Afridi and Fakhar fashion big Pakistan win
The win, after four losses in a row, has lifted Pakistan to No. 5 on the points table and kept their faint hopes of a semi-final appearance alive
May 08, 2024
Two outstanding teams, one grand spectacle in store in Pune
Both teams are in the top three at this stage, and the winners of this game will feel very secure about their future
May 08, 2024
This is Mohammed Shami's World Cup
...and we're all just watching in awe. How did India even think of leaving him out?
May 08, 2024
Australia talking points: Starc, middle-order tempo and allrounders
Plenty is going well for Pat Cummins' team, but an ongoing concern nearly came back to bite them against New Zealand
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Afghanistan maintain semi-final push; off-field drama for Pakistan
Sri Lanka have gone to the brink of elimination while two struggling teams meet in Kolkata
May 08, 2024
Can Sri Lanka and Pakistan still make the semi-finals?
And what are Afghanistan's chances to get there after their latest win?
May 09, 2024
Fazalhaq Farooqi and Co bring more glory to Afghanistan
Sri Lanka were restricted to a sub-par total and a trio of fifties from Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai then powered an ice-cool chase
May 12, 2024
Bangladesh meet Pakistan in derby of subcontinental misery
While one side has the slimmest of chances to reach the semi-finals, the other only has Champions Trophy qualification left to play for
May 08, 2024
Bradburn: Pakistan don't get to play a lot of the top nations
Pakistan coach stopped short of saying they are an isolated team, but did point out their lack of experience in Indian conditions
May 09, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: England woe continues as India make it six from six
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka face each other in a crucial game for their semi-final ambitions
May 08, 2024
Thanks for coming (opponents of India), the pleasure was all ours
Another Indian city, another capacity crowd. Another opponent dispatched to gleeful roars
May 08, 2024
Matthew Mott dismisses Eoin Morgan suggestion of squad rift as England hit rock-bottom
Chris Woakes admits team's 'frustration' after bafflingly poor displays in World Cup defence
May 14, 2024
Shami to Stokes: Ten balls from hell
The contest produced nine dots and a wicket seemingly born of desperation. Was it a bad shot, though?
May 12, 2024
England in battle to secure Champions Trophy participation
Head coach says he found out about qualification process during latter stages of India defeat
May 12, 2024
India still waiting on Hardik Pandya's fitness
Allrounder had injured his ankle during the game against Bangladesh on October 19
May 11, 2024
Rohit Sharma uses his experience to 'do what was necessary for the team'
The India captain says the side were "not great with the bat" in Lucknow, but having hung around to give his bowlers something to work with, he knew they could "do magic"
May 12, 2024
Stats - England's worst ODI World Cup campaign yet
Shami's record four-for, Rohit's record-equalling fifty, and other important numbers from the India vs England match in Lucknow
May 12, 2024
Bumrah: 'Good challenge to be put under pressure by England'
Bumrah took three wickets as India successfully defended 229 against England
May 14, 2024
Shami and Bumrah demolish England to make it six out of six for India
Rohit Sharma's 87 was pivotal to India scoring 229 on a tricky surface, a total they defended with aplomb
May 09, 2024
Afghanistan and Sri Lanka hope to keep faint semi-final dreams alive
Both teams have beaten higher-ranked teams in their previous games and will hope to make the most of that momentum
May 11, 2024
BCB chief asks players to be 'courageous' in aftermath of Netherlands loss
Gloomy air at team hotel in Kolkata even as BCB top brass arrives to make enquiries on where things have gone wrong and how they can be turned around
May 11, 2024
Kumara out with thigh injury, Chameera comes in as replacement
Chameera becomes Sri Lanka's third injury replacement at the World Cup after Chamika Karunaratne and Angelo Mathews
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Head, Ravindra trade tons in epic clash; Netherlands shine again
The Trans-Tasman meeting became a run-laden final-ball thriller as New Zealand fell agonisingly short while Bangladesh had a day to forget
May 09, 2024
Netherlands comb over batting gaps and end up looking slick
Evolution of nous and skill aligns with usual pluck as orange becomes the new green in Kolkata
May 11, 2024
Life comes full circle for Kuldeep against England
At the 2019 World Cup, Kuldeep was smashed by the same opposition, which started a downward spiral for him
May 14, 2024
Shakib: Netherlands defeat 'very difficult to digest'
After suffering a fifth loss, Bangladesh captain says this World Cup campaign is their worst
May 08, 2024
Head's successful comeback vindicates Australia's gamble
His blazing hundred, and what followed after he fell, showed his value in the side
May 14, 2024
Morgan: England's World Cup flop unparalleled in global sport
"There's something within the team that is definitely unsettled," former captain says
May 08, 2024
Glenn Phillips: the part-timer who doesn't do part time
In the highest-scoring match in ODI World Cup history, Glenn Phillips returned incredible figures of 2 for 37
May 08, 2024
Paul van Meekeren spearheads rout of Bangladesh
Earlier, Scott Edwards dragged Netherlands out of trouble yet again with a half-century
May 09, 2024
James Neesham: '2019 was the first thing I thought of when coming off'
When he dived and fell short of his ground, it was hard for the mind to go anywhere else. But then, the Neesham of 2023 is not focusing on the result "as much anymore"
May 08, 2024
Pat Cummins on dizzying Dharamsala finish: 'I had to remember I'm in the middle of a cricket field'
His opposite number Tom Latham admitted it "hurt" to get so close but fall short, but even he could not help gushing over how "fantastic" a game it was
May 08, 2024
Unbeaten India look to push England further towards elimination
Defending champions England are hanging by a thread with just one win from five matches
May 14, 2024
Travis Head produces the winning hand in 388 vs 383 nail-biter
Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham specials meant it came down to six needed off the final ball for New Zealand, with No. 11 on strike - Australia then closed it out
May 08, 2024
KL Rahul makes 'bittersweet' return to his IPL home, the scene of his thigh injury
"That injury had, obviously, a huge impact on me and my career. It wasn't such a happy moment for me"
May 12, 2024
Stats - The highest aggregate in a World Cup match
The 20 sixes they slammed in Dharamsala was also the most they've ever hit in one innings in the format
May 08, 2024
Head marks return from broken hand with scintillating century
He struck a 59-ball ton after slotting at the top in a 175-run opening stand with Warner
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: South Africa hold their nerve in first thriller; plenty at stake for Trans-Tasman rivals
Pakistan's hopes slip further after a heartbreaking loss while Bangladesh and Netherlands aim to keep their tournament alive
May 11, 2024
Keshav Maharaj caps unlikely World Cup comeback with cathartic winning role
Spinner shows emotions in victory having battled back from serious Achilles rupture
May 08, 2024
Mickey Arthur pleads for PCB to avoid 'witch-hunts' as Pakistan challenge falters
Head coach rues one-wicket loss, blames batting for shortcomings, but doesn't rule out comeback
May 11, 2024
'Everyone's under scrutiny,' but Matthew Mott determined to 'restore some pride'
"Every opportunity we get to play together is vital now to try and find our mojo again," says England coach ahead of Sunday's India game
May 11, 2024
Bangladesh vs Netherlands: A forgotten cricket rivalry
It didn't go on for too long, but had at least one intriguing episode, in Kuala Lumpur back in 1997. Some of the key protagonists recall that game
May 08, 2024
Mitchell Santner keeps opponents guessing with control and guile
New Zealand left-arm spinner set to play his 100th ODI, with Australia sweating over his kind of bowling in Dharamsala
May 08, 2024
Predictable Hazlewood the face of the banker bowler's resurgence
The Australia fast bowler has bowled about 70% of his balls in the hard lengths and from his height, those are a handful for batters
May 10, 2024
Temba Bavuma: 'We can't say with conviction we have a blueprint when chasing'
South Africa's tight finish at odds with team's fluency when batting first, as captain admits 'conversations' are needed
May 12, 2024
South Africa rise to the top by the barest of margins in thriller against Pakistan
Their one-wicket win took them level with India on ten points at the top of the table, but ahead on net run rate
May 14, 2024
Pakistan bring in Usama Mir named as concussion sub for Shadab Khan
Incoming legspinner Mir dismissed Rassie van der Dussen in his first over
May 08, 2024
England's woes weigh heavy on Jos Buttler, the captain
His calls at the toss and in the field have raised some valid questions, and batting form has deserted him - can he still somehow coax a tune from a team that is yet to hit a single note this World Cup?
May 08, 2024
Taskin says Shakib's mid-World Cup break not a bother for Bangladesh's morale
Fast bowler appreciates captain's commitment to cricket, and confirms his availability for Netherlands fixture
May 09, 2024
Bangladesh wary of Netherlands threat as World Cup comes to Kolkata
Both teams enter this contest following massive defeats, looking to rise off the lower regions of the table
May 09, 2024
Trans-Tasman battle to provide test of World Cup-winning credentials
Travis Head is close to a return which will lead to a reshuffled top order for Australia, while New Zealand are likely to be unchanged
May 08, 2024
Smith will do 'what's best for the team' - Cummins
Once Head returns, Smith may have to give his No.3 position to Marsh, who opened in Head's absence and play two-down
May 08, 2024
Cricket Australia chief: Context vital for bilateral ODIs
CA are also focused on the changing nature of the global game and working with T20 franchises
May 08, 2024
How Heinrich Klaasen bosses spin with a destructive quasi-pull
Since the start of 2022 no batter with a significant portfolio against spin has scored quicker than him, and this shot, which goes against what makes a pull a pull, plays a big role in that
May 08, 2024
The one (final) upgrade that can take South Africa's bowling from good to exceptional
They have dominated almost all other passages of play, but bowling in the death has been the one aspect of this team that has gone largely untested
May 08, 2024
What's gone wrong with Haris Rauf?
Naseem's injuries and Afridi's ineffectiveness have forced him to do different things and it has been a struggle
May 11, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan rejoins Bangladesh World Cup contingent in Kolkata
That meant his trip to Dhaka to train with his childhood mentor was cut down to two days from the three he had initially planned
May 08, 2024
Buttler: 'I've not been able to lead with my own performances'
Buttler says England's World Cup campaign has been "a huge disappointment" and said it's a shock to everyone in their set-up
May 08, 2024
England's lurching between attack and defence leaves them in no man's land
With a match against runaway leaders India looming, perhaps the worst is yet to come for England
May 08, 2024
Red-hot South Africa look to break 24-year jinx against teetering Pakistan
South Africa's last win in ODI World Cups against Pakistan came in 1999, but they come into this game strong favourites
May 08, 2024
England all but resigned to World Cup exit - Mott
"Realistically, we're in bit of trouble, for sure," says head coach after heavy defeat to Sri Lanka
May 08, 2024
Peak Sri Lanka too sharp for England on Mathews' magical return
In conditions best-suited to the defending champions, Sri Lanka were so switched on it did not matter
May 08, 2024
England's title defence suffers another crushing blow as Sri Lanka coast to victory
Jos Buttler and his team are not out of the tournament yet, but it is hard to see them recovering
May 14, 2024
Are defending champions England out of the World Cup?
And are table-toppers India in the semis yet? The answer to both: not quite!
May 12, 2024
'I'm very aware of them' - Maxwell knew he had the fastest World Cup hundred
He overcame illness and a lack of sleep to produce one of his most stunning displays
May 14, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Stunning Maxwell demolishes Netherlands; England try to get off the canvas
The Australia allrounder sets a new World Cup record in a crushing performance while two struggling teams meet in Bengaluru
May 08, 2024
Netherlands fail to walk the walk after talking a good game - Cook
But coach backs his team to learn lessons and bounce back from heavy defeat
May 08, 2024
Betting on batting on the edge - Maxwell defies the laws of physics in Delhi
He is one of only a handful of batters who would conceive of and play the sorts of innings he did against Netherlands
May 14, 2024
World Cup's the (toughest) stage for accidental captain Kusal Mendis
The next two weeks could define the Sri Lanka captain's growth trajectory in a role he has no option but to grow into
May 08, 2024
Moeen: 'If we're going out, we're going out with a bang'
England vice-captain says the team has been "overthinking" during this World Cup, instead of playing the "entertaining" brand of cricket they're known for
May 08, 2024
Warner: 'World Cups are what I get up for'
Australia batter explains how he turned his form around in the tournament
May 09, 2024
Warner, Maxwell one-two knocks Netherlands out cold
It was a massive win, with Maxwell scoring the fastest century in World Cups, and Bas de Leede delivering the most expensive over in men's ODI history
May 08, 2024
Glenn Maxwell smashes the fastest ODI World Cup century
Bas de Leede, meanwhile, recorded the most expensive bowling figures in ODI cricket
May 09, 2024
Shakib returns to Dhaka for short training stint with his personal mentor
The rest of the team is in Kolkata, and Shakib will rejoin them on October 27 ahead of their next game
May 13, 2024
Ligament damage rules Hardik out of England match
The allrounder will undergo a fitness test on Thursday before the medical team decides on his return date
May 11, 2024
Cornered lions England and Sri Lanka aim for miraculous resurrection
Both teams are near the point of no return, with two points each from four games
May 09, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: de Kock leads another fearsome South Africa display; Netherlands seek Aussie upset
Heinrich Klaasen was belting sixes again as Australia look to continue their improvement, with a possible return for Travis Head
May 12, 2024
A Mumbai mauling for the Tigers
A Mumbai mauling for the Tigers
Bangladesh become the latest victims of South Africa's destructive batting, with Shakib Al Hasan and co powerless to stop an all-too-familiar assault
May 10, 2024
Making sense of South Africa's sixy start to the World Cup
Wickets in hand and six-hitting at the death have been the two pillars of their exhilarating successes, with Quinton de Kock and Heinrich Klaasen at the heart of it all
May 09, 2024
Stats - South Africa's year of big scores and big wins
Quinton de Kock and Mahmudullah did their stats no harm with their centuries either
May 11, 2024
Quinton de Kock, Heinrich Klaasen lead South Africa's demolition of Bangladesh
South Africa's batters had their fun and their bowlers shared the wickets around in what is becoming a familiar bat-first script for them this tournament
May 08, 2024
Van Beek's World Cup goals: Make knockouts, change narrative around cricket back home
"The way we're playing at the moment, on our day we can we can still beat a good team," van Beek says ahead of game against Australia
May 09, 2024
Angelo Mathews replaces injured Matheesha Pathirana in Sri Lanka's World Cup squad
Pathirana had suffered a shoulder injury against Pakistan and missed Sri Lanka's next two games
May 11, 2024
Mitchell Marsh will drop to No. 3 when Travis Head is back
"I've obviously batted there a lot over the last couple of years, so I feel really comfortable at three," Marsh says
May 09, 2024
Ben Stokes turns down ECB offer of three-year contract, signs one-year deal instead
While Harry Brook, Joe Root and Mark Wood have all signed three-year deals, Stokes' contract covers only the next 12 months
May 08, 2024
Netherlands out to claim another scalp as Australia look to build momentum
Australia looks set to welcome back Travis Head from injury while the Netherlands need some runs from their top-order
May 08, 2024
Babar: 'When we bowl well, we don't bat well; when we bat well, we don't field well'
"Fielding is all about attitude. And I don't see any attitude from the team. You need to put in extra effort and be fit"
May 08, 2024
'It inspires another generation' - Jonathan Trott believes his team is inspiring Afghanistan's youth
Trott praised the fitness of the team in the Chennai heat while Naveen-ul-Haq says he will remember the wins over England and Pakistan for the rest of his life
May 08, 2024
It takes one day, but England don't have the time right now
ODIs aren't a priority for England at the moment, and that's been reflected in their poor show at the World Cup so far
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Afghanistan humble Pakistan; South Africa prepare for Bangladesh
Noor Ahmed and Ibrahim Zadran lead Afghanistan to their first win over Pakistan while South Africa contemplates challenges chasing as they prepare for Bangladesh
May 08, 2024
Young stars Noor and Ibraham light the way on famous night for Afghanistan
Teenage spinner befuddles Pakistan before opener lays base for another slice of Chennai history
May 08, 2024
Relax, Pakistan have got this
Right up until the moment they haven't - the story of how Afghanistan never got the memo
May 10, 2024
South Africa have another 'C' word to deal with
Despite their mighty batting line-up, there's something South Africa haven't done well in ODIs of late, and that needs addressing fast
May 13, 2024
'This win tastes nice' - Afghanistan jubilant after historic win against Pakistan
"It's a big moment for the whole team, but also whole Afghanistan as well," Mohammad Nabi says
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan end the Pakistan hoodoo
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmat Shah piled up a few records along the way
May 09, 2024
Gurbaz, Ibrahim, Rahmat boss 283 chase in Afghanistan's first ODI win over Pakistan
It was Afghanistan's highest successful chase in ODIs, and took them to their first win over Pakistan in the format in eight attempts
May 08, 2024
'Pain-free' Shakib hasn't given up on the semi-final dream
"We are taking inspiration from Netherlands," Shakib says of the game against South Africa, their next opponents at the World Cup
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh under pressure as South Africa aim for the No. 2 spot
Both teams are waiting until the morning of the game to find out whether their captains will be fit to play
May 14, 2024
Shami has no regrets sitting out earlier World Cup games
"They are your team-mates and if they are doing well then you should be supporting them"
May 13, 2024
Carse replaces injured Topley in England's World Cup squad
Carse will join the team ahead of England's match against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru on Thursday
May 14, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: India remain undefeated; Afghanistan, Pakistan in must-win territory
Shami five-for and Kohli clinic helps India beat New Zealand despite Mitchell's century, while Afghanistan and Pakistan prepare for a must-win clash in Chennai
May 11, 2024
Virat Kohli leaves them wanting more after narrowly missing out on No. 49
Dharamsala nearly witnessed a repeat of the finish in Pune only for Kohli to fall short of his hundred with victory assured
May 09, 2024
Shami shreds safety-first script to present India with another way
A five-for on his first appearance of the tournament might encourage India to rethink their team balance
May 09, 2024
Crafty Azmatullah Omarzai on his way to be Afghanistan's own Hardik Pandya
Effective with new ball and handy down the order with the bat, he has already shone on the biggest stage for his team
May 09, 2024
The price of being Babar Azam
Despite his immense body of fabulous work, could one say he tends to take out a tenancy agreement with big moments instead of owning them? That might be unfair, but demands on the great often are
May 10, 2024
Rohit credits bowlers for fightback against New Zealand
New Zealand had built a strong platform in Dharamsala but India did not allow them to capitalise in the slog overs
May 09, 2024
Shami and Kohli put unbeaten India top of the table
India's pace attack played a starring role in bowling NZ out for 273 despite Mitchell's ton
May 14, 2024
England balancing act leaves them staring into World Cup abyss
Batting depth has been their hallmark but the side beaten by South Africa was neither one thing nor the other
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan look to exploit Pakistan's vulnerability as teams approach must-win territory
Defeat for Afghanistan would almost certainly knock them out, while a Pakistan loss leaves Babar Azam's side with no further room for error
May 12, 2024
England look for 'X-factor' Topley replacement
England are yet to determine which player will replace Topley but confirmed on Saturday night that Archer would not be considered for selection
May 14, 2024
Head 'optimistic' of return against Netherlands but Australia cautious of rushing him in
"Catching has not been an issue so far," says Head, who is yet to go full-tilt on fielding drills
May 13, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: South Africa dominate England; Sri Lanka beat Netherlands
Klaasen clubs England as defending champions sink further into the mire while Sri Lanka out-class Netherlands despite some sloppy moments
May 11, 2024
Can New Zealand's winning machine suck the air out of India's inevitability?
The two sides have been near-perfect at this World Cup, and there is little to separate them going into Sunday's clash
May 11, 2024
Tactics board: India's top order vs Boult and Henry, Santner's threat in the middle overs
Where the India vs New Zealand game could be won and lost
May 11, 2024
Classy Klaasen digs deep to make Wankhede his Colosseum
He braved the Mumbai heat and soaked up the pressure of the atmosphere, showcasing so much more than his big-hitting on his way to a 67-ball 109
May 11, 2024
Stats - England crash to their biggest ODI defeat
Heinrich Klaasen and Marco Jansen had a lot to do with that on an evening of spectacular hitting from South Africa
May 11, 2024
England's Mumbai meltdown shows their tactics were stuck in the past
Mixed messaging in selection, and catastrophic call at the toss, pushes champions past point of no return
May 14, 2024
Jos Buttler concedes decision to bowl first in Mumbai was 'potentially' a mistake
"It leaves us with no room for error, we have to probably win every game from here on in"
May 14, 2024
No World Cup SOS for Jofra Archer, as Reece Topley faces cruel exit with broken finger
Injury jinx strikes left-armer once more, as coach Mott admits 2019 veteran isn't ready
May 14, 2024
Engelbrecht: 'We've got really good cricketers in our changing room and it will show as we go along'
The Netherlands batter backs the side to move forward and learn from the defeat against Sri Lanka 'as quickly as possible'
May 14, 2024
Sri Lanka find new lionhearts in sloppy-to-sublime performance
Worrying questions get some answers after picking up first points of the ODI World Cup
May 13, 2024
Klaasen sends England's title-defence hopes spiralling
South Africa posted 399 on the board and waltzed to victory by 229 runs
May 13, 2024
Dravid disagrees with 'average' rating given to Ahmedabad and Chennai pitches
"When it spins a little bit or something happens that brings the bowlers into the game, and you start rating pitches as average, where does it leave the bowlers?"
May 10, 2024
Unbeaten India, New Zealand clash with history on their back
New Zealand have a stellar record against India in ICC events having lost just one game since 1992
May 11, 2024
Sri Lanka overcome Engelbrecht-led resistance to finally open their account
Sri Lanka's seamers did plenty of early damage, and in the chase Sadeera Samarawickrama made sure he coolly got the job done
May 14, 2024
Head will open straightaway once he returns, says Bailey
He could be back as soon as Australia's next game against Netherlands on Wednesday
May 08, 2024
Matt Henry among the best, and has got better - the numbers show it
The New Zealand quick is playing his third ODI World Cup, but the understated way he goes about things means he doesn't always get the acclaim
May 14, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Australia into top four after twin tons; England and South Africa must rebound from shocks
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh superb hundreds in Bengaluru, while Netherlands will hope for another big scalp and there's a huge game in Mumbai
May 08, 2024
How will India fill the Hardik Pandya hole against New Zealand?
Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Mohammed Shami or R Ashwin? Who will India turn to in Dharamsala?
May 11, 2024
Warner still the GOAT-to option for Australia at World Cups
Demolition job against Pakistan reinforces opener's status as one of the true ODI greats
May 08, 2024
Too many bad balls make for another bad World Cup day for Pakistan
Pakistan's attack bowled plenty of dots at the Chinnaswamy, but it was the ones that went for four and six that set the tone
May 11, 2024
England seek Mumbai magic in pursuit of World Cup lift-off
Return to the Wankhede brings memories of record World T20 chase against South Africa in 2016
May 11, 2024
World Cup + Wankhede + Saturday night = Blockbuster?
Two flawed teams will have a go at one another, at a ground that should suit their strengths and highlight their weaknesses
May 11, 2024
From sickbed to match-winner - Cummins and Stoinis laud Zampa
The legspinner has battled injuries and illness to thump life into Australia's World Cup campaign
May 11, 2024
David Warner and Mitchell Marsh secure two vital points for Australia
Shaheen Afridi's five-for ensured Australia did not get near the 400-run mark they had seemed destined for over large parts of their innings, but that was little consolation for Pakistan in the end
May 11, 2024
Both teams on the ropes ahead of heavyweight contest
England fear another knockouts blow as South Africa look to put Netherlands defeat to one side
May 08, 2024
Shanto looks for Bangladesh batting improvements: 'Nobody is satisfied scoring fifties'
Stand-in captain is "concerned" but says the team is "working on" converting starts into big hundreds
May 08, 2024
Stats - Warner and Marsh's record stand in a six-hitting blitz
All the ODI records that were broken in Australia's innings of 367 for 9 against Pakistan in Bengaluru
May 08, 2024
Netherlands carry all the momentum into World Cup clash against Sri Lanka
The margins between these sides are now arguably as fine as they have ever been
May 12, 2024
Teja Nidamanuru hopes World Cup success paves way for more bilaterals and Euro T20 league
"When you do come up against [big teams], you're like, okay, well, we've really got to rise to the occasion"
May 12, 2024
Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand game with ankle injury
He will join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England
May 08, 2024
Hayden calls for Green to open, Labuschagne to be left out
The former opener accepts the change is unlikely, but does not think having Smith and Labuschagne together works
May 10, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Kohli's hundred keeps India flying; Australia-Pakistan face huge clash
Bangladesh started promisingly but then subsided as the hosts overcame a significant injury scare while Ben Stokes nears a return for England
May 10, 2024
Rockstar Afridi needs a new hit
His effectiveness with the new ball has reduced somewhat. Is he striving too hard for that magic ball?
May 14, 2024
Going short in the middle overs: for Cummins, it's a risk worth taking
How Cummins uses it could significantly affect Australia's fortunes against Pakistan on the pitch that offers true bounce
May 08, 2024
The new Tamim on the block rises above the noise
His 51 in Pune won't be remembered like Tamim's in Port of Spain, but it will give him reassurance after a tough start to his international career
May 14, 2024
'I thought I was done' - Stokes glad to recover from hip injury after fearing the worst
The allrounder heard his hip "pop" and felt his tournament was over but is now all set to make a comeback as England look to bounce back
May 08, 2024
Jadeja, the gladiator who goes to bank
When people talk only about wickets, Jadeja has instead looked at his control, and it's brought him rich dividends
May 11, 2024
Kohli's 48th ODI ton: Rahul says he told Kohli not to run singles
Also credits the "great atmosphere" in the dressing room as India now make it 4-0 at the 2023 ODI World Cup
May 10, 2024
Jadeja, Kohli lead India to fourth win in a row
Earlier, Jadeja played a key role with the ball and on the field with his catching to restrict Bangladesh to 256
May 10, 2024
Australia and Pakistan bring the World Cup to Bengaluru
Pakistan are ahead of Australia on the points table, but can they bounce back from the severe defeat they suffered against India?
May 10, 2024
Stokes will 'give it a good push' to get on the field against South Africa
He is set to return to England's XI provided he gets through training sessions as planned on Thursday evening and Friday afternoon
May 08, 2024
Chameera and Mathews to join Sri Lanka's World Cup squad as reserves
They are the only team without a win in the World Cup so far, having lost their first three games
May 10, 2024
Hardik Pandya suffers injury scare against Bangladesh
Bowling his first over of the game, the allrounder appeared to twist his ankle during his follow through
May 10, 2024
Slow and steady England not winning the powerplay race
The rapid starts characteristic of England since their white-ball revolution has not been a feature yet in this World Cup
May 11, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: New Zealand maintain perfect record; Warner vents at DRS
Phillips, Latham and the bowlers combine to down Afghanistan while Warner suggests umpire's decision stats should be shown on scoreboards
May 08, 2024
Santner emulates Vettori and rouses Chepauk
Mitchell Santner is only the second NZ spinner after his hero, Daniel Vettori, to 100 ODI wickets
May 11, 2024
Chandika Hathurusinghe hoping World Cup upsets inspire Bangladesh against 'scary' India
Bangladesh have three wins against India of late, all close ones - holding their nerve should such big moments present themselves again will be key
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh vs India: The hottest Asian rivalry?
India vs Bangladesh has had send-offs, shoulder-barges, conspiracy theories, fake fielding - the works
May 13, 2024
New Zealand's do-it-all man Glenn Phillips shows he can play the waiting game
He can whack, he can bowl, he can keep, he can leap - and he can rebuild an innings on a slow track with his side under immense pressure too
May 08, 2024
'The confidence is unwavering' - Bairstow backs England to return to winning ways
He also insists their firepower with the bat can't be questioned despite the early defeats
May 10, 2024
Trott, Afghanistan lament sloppy fielding
Afghanistan squandered six opportunities - five catches and a stumping chance - in New Zealand's big win, and their captain would not accept that fielding show
May 10, 2024
NZ keep perfect record as Afghanistan fall apart in chase of 289
Fifties from Latham and Phillips lifted New Zealand to a competitive score and Afghanistan never really got going in their chase
May 08, 2024
Paras Mhambrey relieved to have a fully fit India attack: 'It's tough to miss out on someone like Bumrah'
India bowling coach happy that the side has its best bowlers fit and firing together at the World Cup after freakish run of injuries
May 08, 2024
New Zealand's six lives
It was a forgettable day in the field for Afghanistan with five catches (of which one was a really tough chance) and a stumping missed
May 11, 2024
Red-hot India gunning for fourth win, Bangladesh stand in the way
Bangladesh are playing an ODI against India in India for the first time since 1998
May 08, 2024
Warner unhappy with ball-tracking tech, explains outburst following lbw against Sri Lanka
Australia opener was visibly angry as he walked off the field after an unsuccessful review of umpire Joel Wilson's lbw decision
May 14, 2024
Taskin falling short of expectations as Rohit Sharma and co await
He has been Bangladesh's leading wicket-taker in 2023, but has just two wickets at an average of 63 so far this World Cup
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Dutch delight; Pakistan team hit by virus
Netherlands upset South Africa again at a World Cup while Pakistan's squad have been hit hard by a viral infection
May 08, 2024
Edwards leads from front as Netherlands nail their big moment
First World Cup win over Test nation fired by calculated rescue act with bat and assured captaincy
May 08, 2024
Temba Bavuma: 'It is going to hurt, it should hurt'
South Africa captain admitted they "dropped the ball" after Netherlands scored 245 after being 112 for 6 in the 27th over
May 08, 2024
Not panic stations yet but Mott hopes perspective can fire up England's World Cup campaign
"It's put us under a lot more pressure than we'd like. But there's still a lot of clarity about us having to play our game and getting back on the road with that"
May 08, 2024
'That's a massive boost for us' - Edwards pleased to get first big World Cup win out of the way
"Obviously, yeah, proud, I suppose, of the group, and putting in that performance, as a whole and being able to play my part"
May 08, 2024
South Africa spooked as Dutch do the World Cup double
Familiar failings haunt Temba Bavuma's side, despite claims to have exorcised past demons
May 08, 2024
Stats - Netherlands' record-breaking rearguard blitz
Also, is chasing South Africa's Achilles heel?
May 11, 2024
Edwards, van der Merwe help Netherlands script famous win against South Africa
Netherlands piled on 105 runs from the last nine overs to get to 245 in 43 overs following which their bowlers demolished South Africa's storied batting line-up
May 08, 2024
PCB files complaint with ICC over 'inappropriate conduct by spectators' at India vs Pakistan game
The PCB has also "lodged another formal protest" over delays in visas for Pakistani journalists and absence of a visa policy for Pakistan fans
May 08, 2024
Shafique in quarantine as viral infection hits Pakistan camp
Several players have flu and high fever and most of them are understood to be on the mend
May 08, 2024
High-flying Afghanistan turn their focus from 2019 champs to runners-up
New Zealand are on a five-game winning streak, but Afghanistan have just felled England in commanding fashion
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Zampa, Inglis help Australia get off the mark; South Africa look to keep motoring
Pat Cummins and Mitchell Marsh also played key roles in a much-needed victory while Sri Lanka were left bemoaning a horror collapse
May 08, 2024
Zampa hangs in there to help turn Australia's fortunes
Legspinner battles injury, struggle for form to resurrect his and his team's World Cup campaign
May 08, 2024
Sri Lanka's finishing failings exposed against Australia
Even though Sri Lanka have made large totals in recent games, a closer look reveals a deeper issue
May 08, 2024
Sybrand Engelbrecht, the World Cup debutant who had walked away from cricket
Fifteen years after representing South Africa in the men's Under-19 World Cup, Engelbrecht lives his World Cup dream with Netherlands
May 08, 2024
Unscarred South Africa own their errors to shed historical baggage
Bavuma says South Africa are confident and won't be haunted by the ghosts of 2022 when they step on the field against Netherlands
May 08, 2024
'It's just a game we lost' - Rashid unfussed with Afghanistan setback
Jos Buttler meanwhile is hopeful Ben Stokes pulls up fine for England's next game against South Africa
May 08, 2024
Australia put World Cup campaign on track after dire Sri Lankan batting collapse
The bowlers set up Australia's win, Zampa, Cummins and Starc doing all the damage after Sri Lanka had raced away to 125 for no loss
May 08, 2024
ICC chair Barclay on Arthur remark: 'Will review all criticisms'
ICC's Greg Barclay plays down Arthur's criticism, says, "there's always criticisms from various quarters"
May 08, 2024
Can Netherlands surprise red-hot South Africa once again?
Netherlands need all departments to come together, but South Africa are charging at full speed already
May 08, 2024
Bangladesh hopeful of Shakib getting fit for India clash
He had suffered a quad injury last week and Bangladesh "will know the full scenario when he hits the nets" on Tuesday in Pune
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Afghanistan pull off historic victory; Australia's hopes on a knife edge
The tournament has had its first upset - and one of the biggest of all time - while two teams face an almost must-win clash in Lucknow
May 08, 2024
'Important you celebrate victories': Trott wants Afghanistan players to bask in their success
"We've got to move on quite quickly… but I think it's important that the guys enjoy it"
May 08, 2024
Tired and tested: Australia's challenges at this World Cup
The problems they're facing - injury and key players carrying a lot of miles in their legs - have no easy solutions
May 08, 2024
Sri Lanka bowling fire doused by flat Indian pitches
They had wanted to practice on such pitches back home in the lead-up to the World Cup, but their complaints went unheard
May 13, 2024
Buttler: England must 'let defeat hurt' after Afghanistan spring World Cup shock
Off-colour display leaves world champions in danger of group-stage exit
May 08, 2024
Forget Bazball, this was Gurbazball
Afghanistan opener played with the freedom to dream about what could go right, against a team debilitated by the fear of what might go wrong
May 11, 2024
'Afghanistan, you have pulled off the biggest upset in WC cricket'
Sachin Tendulkar, Ian Bishop, Mithali Raj, Shoaib Akhtar and others react to Afghanistan's stunning win over England
May 08, 2024
Rashid Khan hopes for 'big celebration' in earthquake-ravaged Afghanistan after England win
Star legspinner hopes the performance provides solace to people who are struggling back home
May 08, 2024
The Great Upset: Afghanistan bring World Cup to life with England conquest
The bowling pack, led by Mujeeb Ur Rahman, stopped England 69 short after Rahmanullah Gurbaz led them to a competitive 284
May 08, 2024
Head hopeful of joining World Cup squad in India on Thursday
The impact of the left-hander's absence has been clear amid Australia's poor start to the tournament
May 14, 2024
Almost a must win: World Cup hopes already on the line for Australia and Sri Lanka
Pat Cummins' team has struggled in all facets, while their opponents have leaked runs at an alarming rate and also lost Dasun Shanaka to injury
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: India hand out a drubbing in front of 100,000 plus; two teams lose captains
Pakistan suffered a major collapse in Ahmedabad while Kane Williamson and Dasun Shanka have both been sidelined
May 14, 2024
Mickey Arthur: 'It didn't seem like an ICC event, it seemed like a BCCI event'
Pakistan's coaching staff point out that Pakistani music was also missing on the night, even as visa issues continue to plague their fans and journalists
May 10, 2024
Mickey Arthur: Pakistan were 'a little timid' with the bat
Pakistan team director says the aim is to try and score 330 more often than not
May 08, 2024
Chamika Karunaratne replaces injured Dasun Shanaka in Sri Lanka squad
Vice-captain Kusal Mendis will take the reins in Shanaka's absence
May 14, 2024
An atmosphere like never before, but it could have been so much more
The 100,000-strong Ahmedabad crowd made itself heard, but it was a shame there was almost no green in that vastness of blue
May 11, 2024
Root back in rhythm at perfect time
But title ambitions set the tone for batter's World Cup performances
May 09, 2024
England found themselves en route to Delhi but won't take Afghanistan lightly
Defending champions' "crisis" lasted all of five days before victory over Bangladesh got them back on track
May 11, 2024
The Bumrah slower ball that bent time
The fact that he is that good at what is essentially a fast bowler's plan B is beyond belief. Mohammad Rizwan would concur
May 08, 2024
India's bowling unit: Gods of small things
They don't consider "defensive" to be a negative but rather a big skill to have, and that brings them success
May 11, 2024
An hour of hell: Deconstructing Pakistan's jaw-dropping collapse
From a solid position, it all went downhill, triggered by the dismissal of Babar Azam
May 08, 2024
Trott hopes Rashid & Co bring 'joy and happiness' to post-earthquake Afghanistan
The players have been "brilliant" in their response to the disaster back home, their coach says
May 08, 2024
Williamson has fractured left thumb; Blundell called in as cover
"The initial diagnosis has given us some optimism he can still feature later in the pool play," coach Gary Stead said
May 12, 2024
Bangladesh's middle-order bungle - many questions, no proper answers
Players have been moved around, seemingly haphazardly, and the results have mostly gone against them so far
May 14, 2024
What's holding back Rashid Khan, the ODI bowler?
His numbers against top sides are not those you'd expect from such a skilful bowler, and holding him back till the 15th over of a middling chase - as was the case against India - hardly helps
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: New Zealand cruise to 3-0; small matter of India vs Pakistan
Kane Williamson scores 78 but suffers a thumb injury while Shakib Al Hasan will get a scan on his quad as eyes turn to Ahmedabad
May 12, 2024
Ferguson's spell from hell
His rapid pace and bounce gives cutting edge against Bangladesh
May 08, 2024
Ahmedabad dresses up for the grand Cricket-ratri festival
Bashir Chacha, still hoping to get a ticket for the India vs Pakistan game, could be the only Pakistan fan in the stands
May 11, 2024
Sidharth Monga's India vs Pakistan fever dream
For every good India vs Pakistan cricket memory, there are many unpleasant ones. On Saturday, despite the world we live in, let's all be heroes, for one day
May 09, 2024
How Litton Das' ill-fated flick encapsulated Bangladesh's luckless night
New Zealand were easily the better side on Friday, but Bangladesh didn't do too much wrong themselves and still ended up losing with a lot of overs to spare
May 14, 2024
Finch: Australia's body language 'quite flat' at the moment
Watson, meanwhile, feels the side do not seem 'desperate enough to really put it all on the line'
May 14, 2024
Rohit Sharma: 'I don't think there is a favourite or an underdog'
The India captain had to deal with questions good, serious and leaning towards ridiculous on the eve of the Pakistan match - and he did it all with aplomb
May 11, 2024
Williamson picks up on-field thumb injury on return to international cricket
Shakib Al Hasan also sent for scans after picking up a left-quad injury while batting
May 12, 2024
NZ make it three wins in three, but Williamson goes off hurt
The captain marked his return to international cricket with a crucial 78, as New Zealand made light work of a chase of 246
May 14, 2024
Welcome to India vs Pakistan at the World Cup - part eight
The head-to-head, of course, has India leading 7-0. Pakistan will be very keen to end that jinx
May 11, 2024
Gill '99% available' for India vs Pakistan game
Gill arrived in Ahmedabad a day before the rest of the team and trained in the nets on Thursday
May 11, 2024
'All streaks are meant to be broken' - Babar turns down the noise about Pakistan's 0-7 run against India
Pakistan captain says playing in front of a huge crowd against a strong Indian line-up is "not pressure" but an opportunity
May 14, 2024
बड़े मंच पर रिज़वान की कलाकारी छिपाए नहीं छिप सकती
पाकिस्तान के विकेटकीपर बल्लेबाज़ ने नंबर 4 पर धैर्य और आक्रमण के बीच सही संतुलन बैठाने की आदत बना ली है
May 12, 2024
Rizwan's ODI brilliance can no longer fly under the radar
The No. 4 spot is a tricky one, sometimes needing recovery, others occasions aggression, but Pakistan's wicketkeeper has found the perfect balance
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: South Africa crush limp Australia amid DRS controversy
New Zealand are looking to make it three wins from three and will have captain Kane Williamson back against Bangladesh
May 12, 2024
Flying under the radar or not, South Africa seem to have figured themselves out
With quiet confidence, they are continuing to announce their presence at the World Cup
May 11, 2024
And just like that, Williamson is back, bringing the warm glow of the familiar
He's returned from a serious injury with remarkable speed, right at the moment when New Zealand need his skillset most
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh hoping to bat with 'courage, open-mindedness and freedom'
"Those scoring runs are doing it comfortably. We have skillful batters, so we should do well here," says Najmul Hossain Shanto
May 14, 2024
Cummins admits Australia are 'hurting' but hope to 'make amends'
Bavuma has praise for de Kock hundred after "close-to-perfect game" for South Africa
May 14, 2024
Australia feel what it's like to be on the other end of the World Cup juju
A team that invariably played their best cricket when it mattered most produced one of its poorest displays in recent memory
May 08, 2024
England's 'wizard' Woakes still learning new tricks
Senior seamer hoping to build into World Cup just like in 2019
May 08, 2024
Quinton de Kock leads South Africa's rout of Australia
His second century in as many games lifted South Africa to 311, and Australia barely got going in the chase
May 14, 2024
Smith, Stoinis calls put spotlight on TV umpire in Australia-South Africa World Cup game
While Smith was ruled out lbw, Stoinis was adjudged caught behind with Richard Kettleborough having the third umpire duties
May 08, 2024
'Just great to be sitting here now' - Kane Williamson all set to go against Bangladesh
New Zealand's captain outlines his race against the clock to get ready for this World Cup after rupturing his ACL at the IPL in March, and just how glad he is to be back in action
May 13, 2024
NZ look to make it 3/3 in Chennai amid their captain's big return
Bangladesh meanwhile will need to change their tactics as they look to recover from their heavy defeat against England
May 08, 2024
Green's big year catches up with him, and there's more to come
The allrounder has now lost his place in the ODI and Test teams in the space of a few months, but he could yet make an impact at the World Cup
May 12, 2024
'I've taken a leaf out of Gayle's book' - Rohit after breaking WI opener's record for most sixes
"When I started playing this game, I never thought I would be able to hit sixes like that, let alone that many sixes"
May 08, 2024
The New Zealand prodigy who had to wait his turn
Will Young was playing senior team cricket at 19 but it is only at 30 that he's carved his place in the national team. In all that time, he's never given up
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Rohit ransacks Afghanistan; Australia face test of credentials
India's captain cracks a 63-ball century to help beat Afghanistan while famous World Cup rivals Australia and South Africa prepare for their sixth ODI meeting in five weeks
May 12, 2024
De Kock's relationship with ODIs is complicated, but it's clear he cares
The South Africa batter says he finds the format "tiring", but don't let that fool you into thinking it means nothing to him
May 12, 2024
Bumrah doesn't go searching for wickets but he keeps getting them
India's bowling spearhead says he prioritises preparation over results and that wickets are just incidental
May 11, 2024
Kohli's homecoming party turns into Rohit extravaganza
They all came for one man, but turned on the noise as another put on a six-hitting show for the ages
May 11, 2024
Stats - Rohit Sharma goes past Sachin Tendulkar for most ODI World Cup hundreds
All the key numbers from India's record win against Afghanistan
May 08, 2024
Rohit and Bumrah headline fiery India display
Rohit's 131 took him past Sachin Tendulkar for the most hundreds at the World Cup, as India made light work of a chase of 274
May 11, 2024
Shahidi's game awareness earns Afghanistan free-hit
The batter spotted India bowling with one fewer fielder in the ring than mandated, and alerted the umpires to it
May 08, 2024
Cummins and ODIs, not quite a love story just yet
The Australia captain has played only 78 ODIs in 12 years, having "found it a hard balance" between Tests and T20Is
May 08, 2024
Shubman Gill to rejoin Indian team in Ahmedabad but still doubtful for Pakistan fixture
India opener is recovering from dengue and has missed the first two games of their World Cup campaign
May 10, 2024
Storied World Cup rivals joust again but it is Australia under pressure
Australia have had the wood over South Africa in the majority of their World Cup meetings but the Proteas are in red-hot form after dominating their rivals recently
May 08, 2024
Williamson 'looking good' for comeback, Southee available for selection against Bangladesh
"Pleased" with Williamson's progress, New Zealand coach Stead says final call will be taken after two more training sessions
May 12, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Pakistan's record chase; Malan mauls Bangladesh
Hyderabad falls in love with Rizwan, Shafique and Pakistan while Malan's century and Topley's four wickets help England demolish Bangladesh
May 08, 2024
When Hyderabad loved Rizwan (and Pakistan) back
After rousing reception on arrival, team leaves city having resonated the same warmth, and won twice
May 08, 2024
Shafique rips up the rule book with World Cup century
And Mohammad Rizwan injects more drama into Pakistan's record run chase
May 09, 2024
Back in fashion: fingerspin's resurgence in ODIs
In 2015, wristspinners bowled a fourth of all spin bowled in ODIs, but since 2021, the fingerspinners have made a comeback
May 10, 2024
Pakistan record the highest successful chase at the World Cup
The record for most centuries in a single World Cup game was also reset in Hyderabad on Tuesday
May 10, 2024
Rizwan 131*, Shafique 113 complete record World Cup chase
Pakistan gunned down 345 to win back-to-back games while Sri Lanka suffered their second successive defeat
May 09, 2024
Bangladesh's Plan A(wry) - 'No excuses,' says shaken Taskin
"The plan was not to bowl outside the stumps; the plan was to bowl at the stumps," explains coach Chandika Hathurusinghe
May 10, 2024
Is Kusal Mendis finally going to be Sri Lanka's - rampaging - Mr Consistent?
Since the Asia Cup, he's maintained a rare run of red-hot form in a career full of what-ifs. And tonight that meant an utterly breathtaking takedown of Pakistan's masterful quicks
May 08, 2024
Malan hits the gear he knew he had, but others hadn't seen
Not long ago, Malan's place in England's ODI side looked under threat. Not for the first time, he changed the script with big runs
May 08, 2024
Topley relieved England stuck to their attack first ask questions later ODI blueprint
Fast bowler played an important role in their 137-run victory over Bangladesh to put the World Cup campaign back on track
May 08, 2024
Sam Curran 'thankful' to leave 'pretty bad' Dharamsala outfield unscathed
"We're pretty happy to get through that game without any injuries - both teams, I think"
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan face up to the ideal they are working towards
India have long been the benchmark ODI side but even they'll know Rashid and Gurbaz, on their day, can trip them up
May 08, 2024
Shahidi on India's spin challenge: 'We play better spin in the nets sessions'
Afghanistan captain believes his team is "far better" at playing spin than what they showed against Bangladesh
May 10, 2024
Maxwell: Australia ready for 'a bit of unknown' from relaid Lucknow surface
The allrounder is pleased to "get the shackles off and run around" following his broken leg last year
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: New Zealand continue perfect start, England face early crunch game
Mitchell Santner had a starring role against Netherlands while Sri Lanka will hope to recover from their South Africa drubbing
May 08, 2024
Ackermann: Netherlands 'need to put together all three phases'
Dutch discovering that "good cricket in patches" not enough to upset the big teams
May 08, 2024
Being 'aggressive' the way to go for Santner in spinning conditions
Having played a holding role on grassy surfaces in NZ, Santner has made adjustments to be successful in India
May 08, 2024
Bairstow, England cricket's 'great servant' who always comes back very strong
Ahead of his milestone 100th ODI, Bairstow acknowledged the "ups and downs" in his journey
May 08, 2024
New Zealand stockpile World Cup positives but face problem of plenty
Return of Kane Williamson and Tim Southee will pose selection questions after strong start to tournament
May 08, 2024
Five-star Santner and batters make it two in two for New Zealand
Netherlands faded away in the 323 chase as New Zealand further consolidated their position at the top of the points table
May 08, 2024
Visa delays for Pakistanis travelling to India: PCB raises 'serious concerns and alarm'
PCB has again reminded ICC and BCCI of their respective obligations, a board statement said
May 08, 2024
Sri Lanka hope to end World Cup duck against Pakistan
It's 7-0 in Pakistan's favour at the ODI World Cup; though Sri Lanka won the recent crucial fixture between the sides at the Asia Cup
May 08, 2024
Bradburn reposes faith in top order despite 'not clicking' in powerplay
"We're open and honest to say that we're not getting what we would like out of the powerplay as yet, but we're certainly very happy with other phases of our game"
May 08, 2024
Chastened England need to make a noise, but Bangladesh can be loud too
The Dharamsala outfield has dominated talk in the build-up, but the teams have to get past it once they get down to business
May 08, 2024
Shakib the bowler a '10/10' in his craft and handling pressure
Bangladesh's spin bowling coach Rangana Herath is pleased with his bowlers sticking to an attacking brand of cricket
May 08, 2024
Morgan plays down prospects of Jofra Archer featuring at World Cup
Buttler says Archer, a travelling reserve, could be an option in a worst-case scenario
May 08, 2024
Theekshana likely to return for Sri Lanka against Pakistan
Sri Lanka hoping to 'take the learnings from each game and move forward' after thrashing against South Africa
May 08, 2024
Shubman Gill to miss India's game against Afghanistan as well
The opener is recovering from a bout of dengue and will not travel to Delhi
May 11, 2024
Buttler slams 'poor' Dharamsala outfield, urges players to be careful in the deep
"You want to dive through a row of houses to save a run. That's obviously not ideal, the way the surface is, the outfield"
May 08, 2024
Ben Stokes likely to miss England's second World Cup game
Allrounder still nursing a sore hip; England could look to play Reece Topley against Bangladesh
May 08, 2024
Kuldeep: Everyone told me to bowl quicker, but no one told me how
Kuldeep Yadav talks about how he revamped his bowling after taking 2 for 42 against Australia in India's opening game of the World Cup
May 12, 2024
Smith: 'We can learn a bit from this game'
Smith felt like his dismissal was a turning point but believes Australia's batters can adapt to the conditions in the upcoming games
May 09, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Australia fall to Jadeja again; New Zealand look for two from two
All ten teams have now started their World Cup campaign with hosts India getting off the mark
May 10, 2024
Defensive Australia burnt by India's spin trio in Chepauk furnace
Hazlewood: Australia need to come up with new plans against spin-heavy attacks
May 08, 2024
Fear flashbacks no more, India fans
In-built resilience to this India side separates it from their recent global-tournament predecessors
May 09, 2024
Stump Mic: World Cup begins in style!
Tune in for a round-up of the first five matches of the 2023 men's ODI World Cup
May 09, 2024
Netherlands keep their SOUL intact despite World Cup reality check
Win or lose, the team's culture of warmth, gratitude and camaraderie has been infectious
May 08, 2024
'Locals' Ravindra, Williamson bask in Hyderabadi familiarity
Ravindra's knowledge of the conditions makes him as local as anyone can be, while Williamson, who's working towards his comeback, is no stranger to these shores either
May 08, 2024
'Play like it's Test cricket for some time' - What Kohli told Rahul when India fell to 2 for 3
Rohit says changing conditions will be a big challenge for India as they travel to 10 different venues for their 10 group games
May 08, 2024
Rahul, Kohli guide India home after early scare on tricky track
Jadeja's 3 for 28 restricted Australia to 199, but India's pursuit of a modest target began with a historically bad start
May 08, 2024
Can Netherlands bring high-flying New Zealand back down to earth?
No Williamson yet but Southee and Ferguson are likely to be fit; for Netherlands an Beek might miss out due to a hamstring injury
May 08, 2024
Trott warns England of Dharamsala outfield concerns ahead of Bangladesh fixture
The outfield was rated average after the Afghanistan-Bangladesh match with the ICC independent pitch consultant "comfortable" with its state
May 08, 2024
Ferguson, Southee likely to be fit; Williamson remains on sidelines for Netherlands clash
Head coach Gary Stead provides updates on the three players who missed New Zealand's opening clash against England
May 08, 2024
Shoriful hopes memories of U-19 WC triumph spur Bangladesh
"We want to finish in the same way. We want to take it match by match, just like we did it three years ago"
May 08, 2024
Lyon would be ready if ODI World Cup call came
The offspinner has recovered from his Ashes-ending calf strain and is set to return to action next weekend before Shield return later in the month
May 08, 2024
Vikramjit Singh out to realise his dream - with inspiration from de Kock and help from a Kohli
Returning to the land of his forefathers for the World Cup, the Netherlands opener is hoping to turn his excellent start into something bigger
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: South Africa's record-breaking batting; India-Australia offer mouthwatering match-up
Bangladesh put in an impressive all-round display to open their tournament with victory over Afghanistan
May 08, 2024
South Africa confident to cut loose despite untried lower-order hitters
Top order have faith in Marco Jansen and Gerald Coetzee to tee off as required
May 11, 2024
Mitch Marsh is huge and is six-hitting his way to new heights
The Australia allrounder is now confident in his game and focuses on maximising his strengths instead of worrying about proving people wrong
May 08, 2024
India vs Australia: when the World Cup bursts into life
Two of the greatest teams of modern times, with a storied past against each other, meet at a venue steeped in cricket history
May 08, 2024
Aiden Markram: 'There's a lot of passion in this team to give our absolute all at this World Cup'
South Africa record-breaker "feeling fantastic" after kicking off his team's World Cup campaign in style
May 08, 2024
South Africa's rise between the World Cups of 2019 and 2023
This is a team that dominates spin bowling and may well have the best top six on the planet
May 14, 2024
Markram, van der Dussen and de Kock ton up as South Africa trump Sri Lanka in run-fest
Sri Lanka fought back hard but South Africa's 428 proved to be too much on a day to forget for the bowlers
May 11, 2024
Mehidy is the impact allrounder Bangladesh didn't know they had
Getting the chance to bat up the order has unlocked new dimensions to his game
May 08, 2024
No easing in for India and Australia as their World Cup campaigns begin at storied Chepauk
One is the home favourite of whom so much is expected. The other knocks off World Cups for fun. Both will know they have to begin at their best to stand any chance of two points
May 08, 2024
Markram and South Africa smash World Cup records
All the landmarks and milestones broken by South Africa against Sri Lanka in Delhi
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan's moments of brilliance underpinned by shoddy basics
"You need to be on all the time. Being more consistent in our basics is what's going to look after us going forward in this tournament," says coach Jonathan Trott
May 08, 2024
Cummins: No doubt expecting a big tournament from Maxwell
Australia are relying on him to be their second spinner in the World Cup
May 08, 2024
Sandy outfield raises concerns about remaining World Cup matches in Dharamsala
Mujeeb Ur Rahman could have picked up a major injury when his knee seemed to go into the surface when he put in a dive in the outfield
May 10, 2024
Mehidy, with a little help from Shakib and Shanto, takes Bangladesh past Afghanistan
Afghanistan started well, but collapsed from 83 for 1 to 156 all out to lose the match in the first half itself
May 12, 2024
BCCI working on visas for Pakistani fans and journalists, says ICC
There was no Pakistani fan or media presence for their opening game against Netherlands in Hyderabad
May 11, 2024
Can Ashwin script a new chapter in his ODI career starting - where else - at Chepauk?
A home World Cup and the conditions that brings mean Ashwin, in the blink of an eye, is back in India's ODI plans after six years of being on the fringes in the format
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: Saud stars for Pakistan; Dharamsala-Delhi double; Gill in doubt
Pakistan do enough to beat Netherlands, a Dharamsala-Delhi double-header looms on Saturday, while Shubman Gill is in doubt to face Australia
May 12, 2024
Pakistan go Saud to find middle-order fix
In his first World Cup game and his seventh ODI, Saud Shakeel's clarity and calmness rescued Pakistan after top-order failure
May 08, 2024
Bavuma's South Africa are different. Maybe their World Cup will be too?
They have traditionally built their game on bowling power, but batting is their stronger suit at this World Cup
May 08, 2024
Rizwan at his jovial best after Pakistan beat Netherlands
Pakistan begin "unfinished business from 2019" with win seemingly tighter than 81-run margin suggests
May 08, 2024
'Probably one that got away' - Edwards rues missed opportunity against Pakistan
Netherlands were in good positions at various points in their game against Pakistan, but couldn't make the advantage count
May 08, 2024
Wood: 'A great trait of the group is resilience'
England fast bowler dismisses concerns about preparation, backs champions to bounce back
May 10, 2024
Saud Shakeel gets Pakistan off the mark despite Bas de Leede double delight
Where previously Pakistan have collapsed upon the dismissal of the top order, today Pakistan's middle order took charge from the depths of 38 for 3 to set up the win
May 12, 2024
Hathurusinghe deflects Shakib vs Tamim talk, wants focus to be on making final four
Says the final four is a realistic goal and a call on who will open in Tamim's place will be taken on the morning of the Afghanistan match
May 08, 2024
Injured Theekshana to miss SL's opener against South Africa
Head coach Chris Silverwood backs Sri Lanka's rookie bowlers in the absence of seniors
May 12, 2024
In warm and humid Delhi, it could be South Africa's batters vs Sri Lanka's spinners
South Africa look like a well-oiled machine, but if the surface in Delhi plays true to tradition, Sri Lanka could make quite a contest out of this
May 08, 2024
Scenic Dharamsala offers Bangladesh, Afghanistan chance to grab early points
Bangladesh have to put their off-field issues behind whereas Afghanistan would want to shed their tag of big tournament underperformers
May 08, 2024
Gill down with dengue, but not yet ruled out of India's World Cup opener vs Australia
The team management is hoping it is nothing more than a flu
May 12, 2024
Scriptless Sri Lanka put hopes on hold
The team is youthful and there is promise, but there are significant gaps in skill and strategy, and no serious body of work to look back at
May 13, 2024
ODI World Cup digest: New Zealand's perfect start; Pakistan's return to India
England are flattened in their opening match while Netherland's are the first obstacle for Babar Azam's team
May 08, 2024
Pakistan's Hyderabad experience: heavy security, thoughtful hospitality
Babar Azam's team have been in India for a little over a week and they've been well looked after ahead of their World Cup opener
May 12, 2024
New Zealand play with fire and come out unscathed
Three frontline bowlers and four part-timers against England might sound like a recipe for disaster, but New Zealand rolled the dice and won big
May 12, 2024
Ravindra comes of age with an innings for the dreamers
Unflustered by an ordinary day with the ball and unfazed by an unexpected promotion, he treated the world champions not with diffidence but with disdain
May 12, 2024
Mickey Arthur: Hopefully we can win the World Cup playing the 'Pakistan way'
Coach also says he 'wholeheartedly' backs under-fire Shadab Khan
May 12, 2024
Netherlands set sights on World Cup semi-finals
Allrounder Bas de Leede says the team has set themselves a high target at their first ODI World Cup since 2011
May 12, 2024
Stats - Conway and Ravindra record NZ's highest ever WC partnership
Stats highlights from Ahmedabad, where for the first ever time, two World Cup debutants both scored hundreds
May 08, 2024
Jos Buttler says England 'well below par', Joe Root warns against panic
England captain Butler says defending champions 50 short with bat against New Zealand in World Cup opener
May 08, 2024
Coach Simons hoping Rabada and Coetzee get into the heads of opposition
South Africa's bowling coach hoping his oldest and youngest quick provide the feat factor for opposition in the absence of the speedy Anrich Nortje
May 08, 2024
Conway and Ravindra hand England a thumping to kick off World Cup
Henry and Santner were the stars with the ball, keeping England in check in the first half of a typically stirring New Zealand performance
May 08, 2024
Pakistan brace for Netherlands challenge amid form, injury and off-field concerns
An opening Pakistan game at a World Cup is usually a bustling affair, but Friday's contest at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium is unlikely to be played to a packed house
May 08, 2024
Stoinis 'touch and go' for Australia's opening game
Coach McDonald says once fit, Stoinis and Green could play together in the XI
May 14, 2024
Buttler dismisses 'defending champions' tag: 'It's irrelevant to me'
"I want us to attack, so I don't like the word 'defending'... it may be a motivation for certain teams when they've been in that position, but not for us"
May 08, 2024
England and New Zealand meet again, Super Over(s) from 2019 on many minds
Four years on from that mind-blowing World Cup final at Lord's, they raise the curtain on the 2023 edition, their ageing golden generations looking for one more chance to shine
May 13, 2024
What happens when you put 10 World Cup captains in one room?
There were jokes and quips galore in Ahmedabad on Captains' Day, but now the talking is done, and cricket will take over the next 45 days
May 08, 2024
Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener against New Zealand
A hip niggle could keep Stokes out but captain Jos Buttler has his "fingers crossed" for Thursday
May 08, 2024
Undercooked New Zealand bank on World Cup smarts
"We are lucky that we have guys who have played plenty of cricket in these parts of the world," the stand-in captain says
May 08, 2024
Timely runs for Green but Carey a concern as World Cup startline nears
Glenn Maxwell's form and fitness shows promising signs for Australia as the real deal approaches
May 08, 2024
Southee hopes to 'be right in time' for World Cup as he begins bowling with 'tender' thumb
He has started to build up the bowling loads, which raises hopes of a swift return after he dislocated his thumb during the series against England
May 08, 2024
Maxwell and Babar hit their stride as Australia pip Pakistan
Australia were propelled by a team effort as they turned to their part-time spinners to squeeze a little more juice out of this warm-up
May 13, 2024
Topley looks to make up for lost time after getting through warm-ups unscathed
A last-minute injury cost him a crack at last year's T20 World Cup. Now he's fit and making a case to be in England's first-choice attack
May 08, 2024
India enter World Cup with both warm-ups washed out
Netherlands also start the tournament having seen minimal action, with only 37.2 overs possible in their game against Australia
May 08, 2024
England rope in Indian sidearm specialist for World Cup prep
Saurabh Ambatkar, who has been part of the support staff at KKR in the IPL, will travel with the team throughout the World Cup
May 14, 2024
Moeen Ali turns on the power as England overwhelm Bangladesh
England's bowlers enjoy 37-over work-out as World Cup opener looms in Ahmedabad
May 14, 2024
Shakib '100% fine', set to play Bangladesh's World Cup opener vs Afghanistan
Shakib had injured his foot while playing football during a training session prior to Bangladesh's first warm-up fixture
May 08, 2024
Mark Nicholas: ODI cricket should only be played at World Cups
Incoming MCC president believes club needs to make better use of soft power to retain relevance
May 12, 2024
Netherlands have the spunk, but do they have the steel?
Netherlands are flying the flag for the Associate teams at the World Cup, and they have the power to push some of the bigger teams hard, as they have done before
May 08, 2024
Smith and Starc sizzle in damp squib
Key Australia players got a good work out and Netherlands' bowlers showed their quality but rain had final say
May 13, 2024
Mahedi, Tanzid, Litton and Mehidy star in breezy Bangladesh win
Sri Lanka's batting slumped after a promising start, and Kusal Perera retired hurt with a shoulder strain
May 14, 2024
'Knee held up pretty well' - Williamson marks return from injury with half-century
Mitchell Santner also got a solid workout after having jarred his knee in England
May 14, 2024
Australia 'very much consider' Maxwell as frontline spin option
There is no specific target for Head's comeback, but he isn't expected to be available until at least midway through the World Cup group stage
May 14, 2024
Williamson to miss New Zealand's World Cup opener against England
New Zealand captain will only bat in their first warm-up match, and aims to field as well in their second warm-up fixture
May 08, 2024
Ashwin replaces Axar in India's World Cup squad
Official announcement yet to be made, but Axar Patel likely to need three more weeks to recover from quadriceps strain
May 14, 2024
Labuschagne replaces Agar in Australia's World Cup squad
Travis Head to travel with the side despite injury and will be unavailable for first half of the tournament
May 12, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan outlines his retirement plan
He also said he was reluctant to take on the captaincy ahead of the Asia Cup and plans to resign after the World Cup
May 09, 2024
Bavuma to miss South Africa's World Cup warm-up games
Captain to return home for family reasons but is expected to re-join the squad in time for first match
May 08, 2024
Maxwell a crucial piece to Australia's World Cup jigsaw puzzle
His career-best 4 for 40 was a reminder of the balance he can bring to the team, although runs will also be vital
May 11, 2024
Shakib: Tamim 'childish' and 'not a team man'
Captain lashes out at star opener after World Cup squad omission
May 08, 2024
Matthew Mott: Jason Roy is 'strongly keen' to play reserve role at World Cup
Head coach prepares for title defence with strong idea of England's XI for opening match
May 08, 2024
Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq to retire from ODIs after World Cup
The fast bowler said in a social media post that he will continue to make himself available in T20Is
May 08, 2024
Tamim hits out at BCB; claims he would have been fit in time for World Cup
Batter claims the BCB created roadblocks for him in the lead-up to the squad announcement
May 08, 2024
Williamson aiming to play a part in New Zealand's warm-up games
Coach Gary Stead expects Southee to be back for New Zealand's "first or second game" of World Cup
May 08, 2024
Faster, straighter, deadlier - Kuldeep 2.0 is India's ace in the hole
His transformation has been remarkable, and he has earned his place as India's premier white-ball wristspinner
May 11, 2024
Southee to join New Zealand World Cup squad as he continues recovery
Kyle Jamieson called up as back up and will train with the national side but isn't part of the 15-member squad officially
May 08, 2024
Tamim left out of Bangladesh's World Cup squad
It is understood that Tamim had informed the selectors that they should keep his back injury in mind before selecting the final squad.
May 14, 2024
'The top four is a small goal' - Babar wants Pakistan to go all the way at the World Cup
The Pakistan captain is relishing the opportunity to play India in front of what is expected to be a record crowd in Ahmedabad
May 14, 2024
Injured Chameera and Hasaranga miss out, Shanaka to lead Sri Lanka at the World Cup
At least three of the bowlers included - Theekshana, Madushanka and Kumara - are returning from injuries
May 08, 2024
Pakistan squad receive visas less than 48 hours before flying out to India
The PCB has written to the ICC asking about possible steps to deal with the inequitable treatment
May 14, 2024
Big question mark over Hasaranga and Chameera's participation at World Cup
Dushmantha Chameera and Maheesh Theekshana are also on the road back from injury, but there is greater hope those two can feature in the World Cup
May 09, 2024
Pakistan cancel pre-World Cup Dubai trip due to visas delay
PCB confident team will be able to travel to Hyderabad ahead of warm-up game against New Zealand
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup 2023 winner to receive USD 4 million in prize money
Two million dollars have been set aside for the runner-up
May 10, 2024
Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in Pakistan's World Cup squad
Legspinner Usama Mir gets a call-up while Faheem Ashraf misses out
May 10, 2024
Sriram returns as Bangladesh's technical consultant ahead of World Cup
He was appointed for the same post in August 2022 on leaving his role with Australia after six years
May 14, 2024
Cummins: Australia can't afford to 'already be cooked' before starting World Cup
Fitness and flexibility key factors Australia looking to finalise in three-ODI series against India
May 12, 2024
Anrich Nortje, Sisanda Magala ruled out of World Cup
Andile Phehlukwayo and Lizaad Williams have been included as replacements in South Africa's 15-man squad
May 10, 2024
Jos Buttler: It was 'my responsibility' to tell Jason Roy of World Cup omission
'He's a really great mate of mine so it was a really tough call to make', says England captain
May 14, 2024
Pakistan vs New Zealand World Cup warm-up game to be played behind closed doors
The police in Hyderabad has expressed its inability to provide adequate security on the day because of festivals taking place there at the time
May 08, 2024
Tim Southee to undergo surgery on fractured thumb, hope remains for World Cup
A decision on his place in the squad will be taken early next week
May 08, 2024
Gilchrist 'fascinated' by Pant's positive impact on Indian keeper-batters
He names his World Cup semi-final picks and is optimistic about Australia's chances
May 09, 2024
Brook vs Malan vs Roy - How three into two couldn't go
How the battle for one spot in England's World Cup squad unfolded
May 14, 2024
Jason Roy's cold culling shows England's ruthless side
Malan's form and Brook's promise leave selectors with no option but to squeeze out 2019 star
May 14, 2024
Joe Root added to England squad for first Ireland ODI
Root included for first match at own request as Harry Brook sits out series after World Cup call
May 08, 2024
Nortje, Magala to undergo fitness tests to determine World Cup availability
Should either of the two be ruled out, South Africa are likely to call up Andile Phehlukwayo
May 14, 2024
'Don't think it's a worry' - Rohit expects Iyer to be fit for World Cup
Axar Patel's situation isn't as happy, and Rohit expects him to miss the first two ODIs against Australia later this month
May 08, 2024
Jason Roy axed from World Cup squad, Harry Brook included
Selectors make dramatic call on eve of title defence as veteran is culled following back spasms
May 09, 2024
Head's slim World Cup hopes to be determined back in Australia
Matthew Short has been called up as a replacement for the injured Travis Head
May 08, 2024
Buttler stresses loyalty to old guard as Roy, Root struggle for 50-over form
Captain rebuffs "Dad's Army" tag but admits veterans of 2019 could face Ireland ahead of World Cup squad deadline
May 09, 2024
Naseem likely to miss entire ODI World Cup with injured shoulder
Initial scans in Dubai appear to show the injury could rule him out for the rest of year and even the Australia tour
May 09, 2024
Josh Inglis and the life of the reserve player
The wicketkeeper-batter has had more opportunity in South Africa but will likely be sidelined when the World Cup starts
May 11, 2024
Babar hints that Naseem may miss start of World Cup
There is more confidence over Haris Rauf's recovery after Pakistan's Asia Cup campaign was hit by injuries
May 14, 2024
New Zealand confident of Santner's fitness for World Cup
The left-arm spinner missed the ODI at The Oval with a knee problem but scans have eased concerns
May 10, 2024
Naveen-ul-Haq back in Afghanistan squad for World Cup
Fast bowler returns to the ODI fold after an absence of over two years
May 14, 2024
Ravindra earns World Cup call, Milne and Allen miss out
The squad includes four specialist quick bowlers while Jimmy Neesham is also included
May 08, 2024
Injured Milne ruled out of England series; New Zealand call up Lister
Milne in race to make World Cup squad, though New Zealand can make changes before September 28
May 10, 2024
De Villiers says Suryakumar needs 'mindset switch' to replicate T20 form in ODIs
Also says India need to play fearless cricket to overcome pressure of home World Cup
May 08, 2024
England, New Zealand bring out the big guns as World Cup prep begins in earnest
Returns of Stokes, Boult dominate build-up as World Cup finalists get their ODI heads back on
May 08, 2024
Harbhajan Singh wants Suryakumar Yadav in India's World Cup playing XI
"What he can do at that position, neither Virat can do, nor Sanju or Rohit Sharma"
May 08, 2024
Ackermann, van Meekeren, van der Merwe return to Netherlands squad for World Cup
South Africa-born batter Sybrand Engelbrecht is also part of the 15-member squad; Fred Klaassen out with injury
May 10, 2024
Brook added to England's ODI squad to set up World Cup shoot-out
Brook also named in second-string squad to play Ireland, with Crawley named captain
May 08, 2024
BCCI to release 400,000 more World Cup tickets from September 8
The general sale of tickets for all World Cup matches to commence from 8pm IST on September 8, the BCCI said
May 08, 2024
Bavuma 'wasn't in the loop' about de Kock's ODI retirement
"With Quinny, at times, you can expect anything," Bavuma says of of his opening partner
May 08, 2024
Tim David's ODI call-up is not just about filling a gap
The selectors are looking at contingencies should injuries be a problem, and the T20 star has the ingredients to be a success
May 08, 2024
Abbott earns World Cup berth, Australia confident over fitness concerns
The key question looming for the selectors is who opens the batting between Warner, Head and Marsh
May 14, 2024
Rahul vs Kishan: Who will India's first-choice keeper be?
Also: how did Suryakumar make it to the ODI World Cup squad?
May 08, 2024
De Kock to retire from ODIs after World Cup in India
De Kock's availability for South Africa had also become an issue after he signed up for the BBL recently
May 08, 2024
Fit-again Maharaj makes it to South Africa's World Cup squad
Maharaj recently returned to action after recovering from an Achilles' rupture sustained in March
May 08, 2024
KL Rahul, Shardul Thakur in India's World Cup squad
Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Varma are the two players from the Asia Cup squad who missed the cut
May 10, 2024
Williamson to be selected in New Zealand's World Cup squad
Rest of the 15-man squad will be announced on September 11
May 08, 2024
BCB president: Mahmudullah still in Bangladesh's World Cup plans
With injuries constantly assailing the squad, there may yet be room for the middle-order batter even though he hasn't featured since March
May 08, 2024
'Probably got to be a bit smarter' - Maxwell's ankle adds World Cup uncertainty
The allrounder continues to feel the impact of the badly broken leg he suffered last year
May 08, 2024
Agar excited by return to India amid rollercoaster year
The left-arm spinner has recovered from a calf strain ahead of the South Africa ODIs and believes he can have a big role in the World Cup
May 11, 2024
Rohit: 'I want to get into the phase I was in before the 2019 World Cup'
The India captain wants to "stay relaxed and not worry about external factors" before the 2023 edition
May 09, 2024
Williamson has two weeks to prove fitness for ODI World Cup
Jimmy Neesham has been withdrawn from the T20I squad to return home for the birth of his first child
May 12, 2024
AB de Villiers: 'I think Virat is perfect for No. 4'
"He can put the innings together, play any kind of role in that middle order"
May 08, 2024
Jos Buttler: Door not closed on Harry Brook for World Cup
Omission from provisional squad shows strength of white-ball set-up, says England captain
May 08, 2024
World Cup warm-ups: India begin against England; Pakistan take on NZ
While India travel far east to Guwahati for their first warm-up, Australia will fly down south to Trivandrum against Netherlands
May 14, 2024
Fleming, Bell to join New Zealand coaching staff ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup
Saqlain Mushtaq and James Foster to also be part of the set-up as New Zealand plan to rotate their support staff over the next four months
May 13, 2024
Hayden banks on 'wingman' Smith to aid Cummins at the World Cup
The former Australia opener also feels Warner should be locked in to open at the World Cup
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup: Hyderabad to go ahead with hosting back-to-back games
HCA had originally raised concerns about the schedule but the BCCI has told them that it won't be possible to make any tweaks
May 08, 2024
Ganguly feels Kohli, Iyer and Rahul can all bat at No. 4 if required
"I keep getting asked that we don't have this, we don't have that, but I think we have too much; that's the problem"
May 08, 2024
Maxwell believes his 'scar tissue' can aid Australia's World Cup bid
Allrounder remains a key part of both white-ball teams ahead of two global tournaments in nine months
May 08, 2024
Hyderabad Cricket Association raises concern about World Cup schedule
Worries stem from hosting back-to-back matches on October 9 and 10 and their ability to provide adequate security
May 08, 2024
Brook 'trying not to think about' World Cup omission
England batter was told, 'with Stokesy coming back I was probably going to miss out'
May 14, 2024
Jos Buttler: 'Badgering' Ben Stokes into World Cup comeback would not have worked
England captain insists reversal of ODI retirement was 'Ben's call'
May 13, 2024
To open, or not to open: the Ishan Kishan debate
If KL Rahul is not fit to play the Asia Cup, India face quite a juggling act with Kishan, Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill - here's Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandip Patil's take
May 08, 2024
Archer misses out on England's World Cup squad
He will only fly to India as a travelling reserve, barring "something miraculous" in his recovery from injury
May 11, 2024
Ben Stokes returns to England ODI squad ahead of World Cup defence
Uncapped Gus Atkinson named in 15-man squads across both formats for New Zealand series
May 09, 2024
Fans travelling to Ahmedabad for India-Pakistan game brace for logistical nightmare
With demand far outstripping supply, and with a reschedule thrown into the mix, average hotel tariffs in the city have shot up nearly 15 times
May 14, 2024
Stokes potential ODI return tops England selectors agenda
They are due to name a provisional World Cup squad soon and the allrounder is reported to be part of it
May 09, 2024
Cummins targets comeback in India ODIs ahead of World Cup
The captain suffered a fractured wrist in the final Ashes Test and will likely miss the ODIs in South Africa
May 08, 2024
England hopeful of convincing Stokes out of ODI retirement for World Cup defence
Archer a "high chance" to be named in England's provisional squad, despite missing the home summer with injury
May 08, 2024
Shakib returns as Bangladesh ODI captain for Asia Cup and World Cup
He last led Bangladesh in an ODI in 2017, and is now their captain in all three formats
May 08, 2024
World Cup a 'tough goal' but Williamson happy with 'little progressions'
He admits New Zealand's ODI tour to Bangladesh would be early for comeback but is working towards the small milestones
May 08, 2024
Rohit admits No. 4 has been an issue for India 'for long time' in ODIs
India captain "will see" how Iyer and Rahul will perform on returning from injuries
May 08, 2024
Boult 'as hungry as ever' to play for New Zealand and lift the World Cup
"I'm just thinking about hopefully lifting something pretty shiny that we were pretty close to four years ago," he says
May 08, 2024
ODI World Cup tickets to go on sale on August 25, 41 days before the first match
Details of the seven-phase sale of tickets were made public on the same day as the tweaks in the schedule were announced
May 13, 2024
Date changes for India-Pakistan and eight other World Cup games
Revised schedule finally released with less than two months to go before the start of the tournament on October 5
May 14, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav: No shame in admitting 'really bad' ODI record
Batter says he's found it challenging to adapt to the longer 50-over format after playing so many T20s
May 08, 2024
New Zealand not rushing Williamson back, but World Cup return not yet ruled out
Batter will travel will the squad to England where he will continue his rehab from knee surgery
May 08, 2024
Marnus Labuschagne's lack of consistency puts paid to ODI World Cup hopes
One silver lining is that he will be available for plenty of Sheffield Shield cricket before the Test summer
May 08, 2024
Cummins set to be fit for ODI World Cup despite wrist fracture
Marnus Labuschagne has been dropped from the one-day squad; Tanveer Sangha and Aaron Hardie included
May 08, 2024
Pakistan get government clearance to travel to India for 2023 ODI World Cup
Pakistan still has "deep concerns" about security; no decision yet on whether they will play India in Ahmedabad
May 14, 2024
CAB requests BCCI to reschedule Pakistan-England game
November 12, the original date of the match, is also the date of the Hindu festival of Kali Puja
May 09, 2024
Pakistan agree to World Cup schedule change, to play India on October 14
Pakistan will now play Sri Lanka on October 10 instead of October 12, to have enough of a gap before the match against India
May 09, 2024
World Cup schedule will undergo changes, confirms Jay Shah
BCCI secretary says several countries want tweaks made to the schedule that was released a month ago
May 08, 2024
Cummins is bowler first, captain second ahead of ODI World Cup
He has so far only led Australia in two ODIs since his appointment last October
May 09, 2024
ODI World Cup: Big-ticket India vs Pakistan contest could be rescheduled
October 15, the original date for the match, is the first day of the Hindu festival of Navratri, so the game could now be played a day before on October 14
May 08, 2024
Stump Mic podcast: A dramatic U-turn, a Caribbean shocker, and a Test transition
The Stump Mic crew discusses the drama in Bangladesh cricket, India's first Test in the West Indies, and more
May 09, 2024
Misbah: 'Unfair to people' if Pakistan don't travel to India for World Cup
"The many times I have played in India, we have enjoyed the pressure and crowds there because it gives you motivation and conditions in India suit us"
May 08, 2024
Pakistan PM sets up high-profile committee to take call on ODI World Cup trip to India
Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari to chair committee that also includes heads of Pakistan's intelligence agencies
May 08, 2024
'Not focused on only one team' - Babar plays down Ahmedabad hype at the ODI World Cup
For upcoming Tests in SL, Babar wants mistakes from previous WTC cycle to not be repeated
May 08, 2024
PCB writes to Pakistan government for travel clearance for ODI World Cup
The board seeks advice on travel guidelines and on the five venues where Pakistan will play their nine league games
May 13, 2024
West Indies fail to qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup
The 13th edition of the tournament will be the first without the two-time champions
May 12, 2024
Australia to open World Cup campaign against India on October 8
Australia play their nine league matches at eight venues; the England fixture is in Ahmedabad on November 4
May 08, 2024
England to begin World Cup title defence against New Zealand on October 5
Defending champions play the first and last league game of the 2023 ODI World Cup in India
May 08, 2024
2023 ODI World Cup schedule finally out; India vs Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 15
The ICC and BCCI revealed the fixtures at an event in Mumbai, 100 days before the start of the tournament
May 09, 2024
Williamson not giving up on the World Cup dream just yet
The New Zealand captain is not looking too far ahead and working "week-to-week" on his recovery
May 12, 2024
Shastri wants two left-handers in India's top six for the ODI World Cup
He says India are favourites "if they get the right balance of youth and experience"
May 10, 2024
Pakistan's foreign office is evaluating the team's involvement in ODI World Cup
"We will offer our views to PCB in due course," said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
May 08, 2024
Pakistan wants venues swapped for World Cup matches against Australia and Afghanistan
The draft schedule has them playing Australia in Bengaluru and Afghanistan in Chennai
May 08, 2024
Pakistan's participation at World Cup in India subject to government approval
"First it will be decided whether we are going or not, then the government decides where we will go," PCB chairman says
May 08, 2024
Rishabh Pant's recovery progressing faster than expected
Bumrah and Shreyas are also undergoing rehab after surgery and could return for the Asia Cup in September
May 08, 2024
Hesson: Boult's 'flexi' NZC deal untidy, will open 'a can of worms'
"I'm sure it doesn't sit with some of the other players within the setup who are doing the hard yards then have to move back", says former NZ batter Craig McMillan
May 08, 2024
India vs Pakistan set for October 15 in draft schedule of ODI World Cup
England vs New Zealand is slotted as the tournament opener on October 5 and India vs Australia as the hosts' opening game
May 08, 2024
ICC: 2023 World Cup fixtures to be released 'as soon as we possibly can'
Fixtures unknown even four months before, though dates for previous two World Cups were announced more than a year in advance
May 09, 2024
ICC chairman and CEO to visit Pakistan with World Cup participation as chief agenda
PCB also likely to take up its concerns with the ICC regarding the latter's proposed revenue-distribution model
May 09, 2024
World Cup schedule to be unveiled during World Test Championship final
While the tournament is set to be played between October 5 and November 19, the BCCI is yet to finalise the schedule
May 08, 2024
West Indies and Sri Lanka in opposite groups at ODI World Cup qualifiers
For the first time in the tournament, DRS will be used for all matches from the Super Sixes stage onwards
May 09, 2024
Nazmul Hassan suggests there may still be room for Mahmudullah in World Cup squad
The BCB president feels Mahmudullah could be competing with three other middle-order batters for one spot
May 09, 2024
White: Will be 'surprised' if Boult is not in New Zealand's 2023 World Cup squad
Outgoing NZC chief says while the priority will be given to contracted players, conversations with Boult have been "very positive"
May 08, 2024
UAE and West Indies to play three ODIs in Sharjah ahead of World Cup Qualifier
The matches, all day-night, will be played on June 5, 7 and 9
May 08, 2024
Boult still has a 'big desire' to play ODI World Cup in India
He is also hopeful of playing more Test cricket, which remains his favourite format
May 08, 2024
Southee, Latham in consideration to lead New Zealand at 2023 ODI World Cup
Head coach Gary Stead also said that "11 or 12" of the squad were likely locked in with remaining positions still requiring some discussion
May 09, 2024
If not fit to play, Williamson could be a New Zealand team mentor at the ODI World Cup
Chapman is in the frame for the World Cup, says Stead, while Guptill could well be in the fray, too, if Williamson doesn't make it
May 09, 2024
Men's ODI World Cup 2023 - all teams set to have different captains from 2019
This will be the first time in the history of the ODI World Cup where not a single team will have the same captain as at the previous edition
May 08, 2024
Williamson set to miss ODI World Cup after IPL knee injury
He has suffered a ruptured his anterior cruciate ligament and will undergo surgery in around three weeks
May 08, 2024