World Cup Ashes: England win toss, opt to field against Australia
Jun 25, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Lord's, June 25 (IBNS): England won the toss and elected to field first against Australia in a high-voltage match of the World Cup on Tuesday.
Jun 24, 2019, at 09:28 am
London, June 24 (IBNS): At a time when the cricketers were facing severe criticisms for their poor show in the World Cup and a defeat at the hands of arch-rival India, Pakistani cricketer Shadab Khan dedicated the team's win against South Africa to "the fans of Pakistan cricket who support the team through thick and thin".
Sourav Ganguly appreciates Carlos Brathwaite for his heroic knock against New Zealand
Jun 23, 2019, at 05:07 pm
London, June 23 (IBNS): Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly, under whose leadership India had played the World Cup final in 2003, on Sunday congratulated West Indies batsman Carlos Brathwaite for his fighting 101 runs knock that gifted fans a memorable match against New Zealand on Saturday.
Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan ruled out of World Cup
Jun 19, 2019, at 05:53 pm
London, June 19 (IBNS): The Indian team received a major jolt as opener Shikhar Dhawan, who had hit a century in the match against Australia, have been ruled out of the World Cup due to injury.
Rohit Sharma's 140 helps India post 336/5 against Pakistan in rain-hit World Cup clash
Jun 16, 2019, at 07:54 pm
Manchester, June 16 (IBNS): Riding on Rohit Sharma's majestic 140 run, which set India on a dominating position at the beginning of the match, India scored 336 runs for the loss of five wickets in a high-voltage Wold Cup match against Pakistan which is being closely watched by millions of people on the two sides of the borders with high expectations on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma departs after stormy knock of 140 runs in high-voltage World Cup clash against Pakistan
Jun 16, 2019, at 05:42 pm
Manchester, June 16 (IBNS): Ending his charismatic innings of 140 runs, Indian opener Rohit Sharma was sent back to the pavilion by Pakistan in the 39th over of the high-voltage World Cup match here on Sunday.
World Cup: Australia defeat Sri Lanka by 87 runs
Jun 15, 2019, at 10:55 pm
London, June 15 (IBNS): It seems that chances to qualify for the semi-finals is slowly slipping out of the grips of Sri Lanka as they suffered another defeat in a World Cup match this time at the hands of Australia here on Saturday.
England win toss, opt to field first against West Indies
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:27 pm
Soutampton, June 14 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to field first against West Indies in a World Cup match here on Friday.
India-New Zealand match called off due to rain
Jun 13, 2019, at 08:00 pm
Nottingham, Jun 13 (IBNS): The match between India and New Zealand in the World Cup was called off due to rain here on Thursday.
My heart not in cricket anymore: Afghanistan cricketer Mohammad Shahzad
Jun 11, 2019, at 05:36 pm
Kabul/London, Jun 11 (UNI) Afghanistan wicketkeeper-batsman Mohammad Shahzad, who faced rejection twice in the World Cup on health merits, has expressed disappointment, saying that in such circumstances, he feels, his heart does not belong to cricket, anymore.
World Cup: Shikhar Dhawan ruled out for 3 weeks due to thumb fracture
Jun 11, 2019, at 01:59 pm
London, Jun 11 (IBNS): In a blow to the men-in-blue in the World Cup, Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has been ruled out for three weeks owing to his thumb fracture, media reports said.
West Indies win toss, opt to field first against South Africa
Jun 10, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Southampton, June 10 (IBNS): West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl first against South Africa in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Monday.
World Cup: Virat Kohli wins toss, opt to bat first against Australia
Jun 09, 2019, at 03:23 pm
London, June 9 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli won the toss an elected to bat first in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup against Australia on Sunday.
South African pacer Dale Steyn out of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
Jun 04, 2019, at 05:52 pm
London, June 4 (IBNS): Cricket South Africa received a jolt in the ongoing world Cup as pacer Dale Steyn has been ruled out from the tournament due to injury.
World Cup: Afghanistan win toss, opt to field first against Sri Lanka
Jun 04, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Cardiff, June 4 (IBNS): Afghanistan won the toss and opted to field first in a World Cup match against Sri Lanka here on Tuesday.
England win toss against Pakistan, opt to field first
Jun 03, 2019, at 03:09 pm
Nottingham, June 3 (IBNS): England won the toss and opted to field first against England in a World Cup match here on Monday.
We will dust ourselves off and come back strong: Pak cricket coach Mickey Arthur
Jun 02, 2019, at 09:34 pm
London, Jun 2 (UNI): Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur is confident that his team will make a strong comeback after having suffered a heavy defeat to West Indies in their opening match of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019.
CWC: Spirited Bangladesh post 330/6 against South Africa
Jun 02, 2019, at 06:58 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): Riding on Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75)'s graceful knocks, Bangladesh posted 330 runs for the loss of six wickets in a World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday.
South Africa win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh
Jun 02, 2019, at 03:25 pm
London, June 2 (IBNS): South Africa won the toss and opted to field first in their second World Cup match against Bangladesh here on Sunday.
Uber releases anthem to energize fans of ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
May 28, 2019, at 03:50 pm
London, May 28 (IBNS): As part of its exciting partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC), Uber, a personal mobility company, has released Way-O, Way-O, a song to energize fans at one of the world’s most anticipated sports tournaments - the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, 2019.
Warm-up match: Bangladesh win toss, opt to field first against India
May 28, 2019, at 03:21 pm
Cardiff, May 28 (IBNS): Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field first against India in a warm-up match before the World Cup begins here on Tuesday.
Indian coach Ravi Shastri turns 57, Virat Kohli wishes him
May 27, 2019, at 04:27 pm
London, May 27 (IBNS): At a time when he is spending busy time in the UK, coaching the Indian national side for the World Cup, coach Ravi Shastri turned 57 on Monday.
Former Australia skipper Allan Border picks top three World Cup captains
May 25, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Melbourne, May 25 (UNI) Former Australia captain Allan Border has chosen top three ODI captains Virat Kohli, Eoin Morgan and Aaron Finch for the ICC Cricket World Cup beginning in England and Wales from May 30.
Poland gears up for FIFA U20 World Cup
May 23, 2019, at 03:28 pm
Warsaw, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) Excitement is building in Poland ahead of the 2019 FIFA under-20 World Cup which kicks off on Thursday in the city of Lodz.
2022 World Cup to keep 32-team format, says FIFA
May 23, 2019, at 09:29 am
Paris, May 23 (Xinhua/UNI) FIFA shrugged off any possibility of expansion from 32 to 48 teams at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
ICC partners with Bytedance for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019
May 22, 2019, at 04:28 pm
Dubai, May 22 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a partnership with ByteDance, a leading technology company operating a range of content platforms around the world. The partnership focuses on delivering exciting campaigns and unique content at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 through the platforms of TikTok and Helo.
MS Dhoni will be a big player in this World Cup: Ravi Shastri
May 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian coach Ravi Shastri has predicted that MS Dhoni is going to be the 'big player' in the upcoming World Cup which will be hosted by England and Wales this year.
Jofra Archer included in England squad for World Cup
May 21, 2019, at 04:51 pm
London, May 21 (IBNS): England selectors have added pacer Jofra Archer in the final 15-men squad for the World Cup which will start from May 30.
Handling pressure will be the most important thing in World Cup: Virat Kohli
May 21, 2019, at 04:01 pm
Mumbai, May 21 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli on Tuesday said handling the pressure will be the most important thing in the upcoming World Cup.
Flat pitches a challenge for bowlers to bowl against Virat Kohli
May 20, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) It will be a challenge for any bowler of opposition teams on flat pitches when they bowl against India skipper Virat Kohli during the upcoming ICC World Cup beginning from May 30 in England.