Pakistan selectors name Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in final World Cup squad
May 20, 2019, at 05:31 pm
Islamabad, May 20 (IBNS): Naming few major changes in the World Cup squad, Pakistan have added Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz in their team for the showpiece event.
ICC partners with Uber for ICC Men's World Cup
May 20, 2019, at 03:18 pm
Dubai, May 20 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Monday announced that Uber, the world’s largest personal mobility company, would be an official sponsor of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019.
Qatar opens first stadium built for 2022 FIFA World Cup
May 17, 2019, at 10:11 am
Doha, May 17 (Sputnik/UNI) The first stadium, built for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, opened on Thursday in Al Wakrah, a suburban area of Qatar's capital city Doha, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
Nissan KICKS owners to watch Ind Vs Pak match in UK
May 15, 2019, at 05:08 pm
Kolkata / Delhi, May 15 (IBNS) The newly launched Nissan KICKS joins Indian cricket fans in celebrating the world's biggest cricketing event.
IPL can help you judge yourself before World Cup, says Rohit Sharma
May 13, 2019, at 08:43 pm
Hyderabad, May 13 (UNI): Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who led the team to their fourth IPL title, said that IPL is the platform where you can judge yourself ahead of the World Cup which will start on May 30.
India will repeat 1983 World Cup history: former skipper Kapil Dev
May 08, 2019, at 05:23 pm
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Former cricket captain Kapil Dev, who led India to the maiden World Cup trophy in 1983, on Wednesday said under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, history will repeat itself in the upcoming World Cup in England.
India's AMUL named as official main sponsor of Afghanistan cricket team for ICC World Cup
May 07, 2019, at 05:29 pm
Kabul, May 7 (IBNS): Anand Milk Union Limited (AMUL), an Indian dairy company, is confirmed as team Afghanistan’s official main sponsor for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.
ICC Men's cricket World Cup League 2 Series announced
May 07, 2019, at 04:58 pm
Dubai, May 7 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the first eight series of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 to begin in August 2019 on the Road to India 2023.
Windies names Chris Gayle as vice captain for World Cup
May 07, 2019, at 10:14 am
Dublin, May 7 (IBNS): Shai Hope and Chris Gayle have been named as the vice captains of West Indies team for the Ireland Tri-Nation Series and ICC Cricket World Cup, respectively.
All-rounder Hardik Pandya to play an important role in World Cup, says Yuvraj Singh
May 04, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Mumbai, May 4 (UNI) Indian cricketer and 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh has said that all-rounder Hardik Pandya had a great chance of performing really well with the ball and bat in the upcoming 2019 world cup in England.
Match officials for ICC men's cricket World Cup announced
Apr 26, 2019, at 04:25 pm
Dubai, Apr 26 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Friday announced the appointments for the league phase of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, which comprises the best 22 match officials from around the globe.
Pakistan's World Cup squad meets PM Imran Khan
Apr 19, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Islamabad, Apr 19 (IBNS): Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed and his 15 member team for the World Cup met country's cricket icon and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday.
Failing to get a place in the squad, Ambati Rayudu 'orders' 3D glasses to watch World Cup
Apr 17, 2019, at 08:23 am
Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): In a cryptic message, Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu on Tuesday said he has ordered for 3D glasses to watch the upcoming World Cup after he could not make it to the final 15 for the showpiece event.
Australian selectors announce World Cup squad, Steve Smith, David Warner included
Apr 15, 2019, at 09:17 am
Sydney, Apr 15 (IBNS): David Warner and Steve Smith, who were banned from playing international cricket for one year after their names were involved in the ball-tampering scam last year, has been named in the Australia squad for the World Cup.
Australia's World Cup jersey unveiled
Apr 09, 2019, at 03:49 pm
Melbourne, Apr 9 (IBNS): Apparel manufacturer ASICS has unveiled the new jersey for Australian cricket side which they will wear during the upcoming World Cup.
Tickets for ICC Men's cricket WC 2019 warm-up fixtures go on sale
Apr 09, 2019, at 03:24 pm
Dubai, Apr 9 (IBNS): Tickets for the official warm-up fixtures ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 will go on sale at 10am (BST) on Wednesday 10 April, to coincide with 50 days to go until the tournament gets underway on 30 May.
Indian World Cup team to be announced on April 15
Apr 08, 2019, at 04:09 pm
New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) India's 15-member team for the ICC World Cup will be announced in Mumbai on Apr 15.
Stephen Fleming hopes to see Dhoni in World Cup
Mar 25, 2019, at 08:34 pm
New Delhi, Mar 25 (UNI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) coach Stephen Fleming has expressed hope that former India captain M.S. Dhoni will get through to the World Cup, but doubted whether the wicketkeeper-batsman will continue playing international cricket after that.
Career stopped after last World Cup: Gabriel Jesus
Mar 20, 2019, at 12:57 pm
Rio De Janerio, Mar 20 (Xinhua): Brazil and Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has admitted that his career "stopped" following last summer's World Cup, but says he is growing in confidence and ready to recapture his best form.
Mar 06, 2019, at 05:28 pm
Sydney, Mar 6 (IBNS): Former Australian spinner Shane Warne believes that inclusion of Steve Smith and David Warner will give Australia a chance to defend the World Cup this year.
Thatchers to be official Cider of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019
Mar 05, 2019, at 04:34 pm
Dubai, Mar 5 (IBNS): Thatchers Cider will be the “Official Cider” of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019, to be held from 30 May to 14 July in England and Wales, with 48 matches played across 11 venues in what will be the year’s largest sporting event in the United Kingdom.
Will do what the BCCI decides: Virat Kohli on India-Pakistan World Cup clash
Feb 23, 2019, at 05:02 pm
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Indian skipper Virat Kohli finally broke his silence over the ongoing debate whether the national side should play in the World Cup match against Pakistan and said they will do what the BCCI decides at that time on the matter.
No decision on India-Pakistan World Cup clash so far: Rai
Feb 22, 2019, at 04:26 pm
Mumbai, Feb 22 (IBNS): Chief of BCCI's Committee of Administrators, Vinod Rai, on Friday said no decision has been taken on the India and Pakistan World Cup match to be played this year.
Sarfraz Ahmed to captain Pakistan in World Cup, confirms PCB
Feb 05, 2019, at 04:16 pm
Islamabad, Feb 5 (IBNS): Unveiling the leader who will try to bring back the iconic trophy home this year, Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ehsan Mani on Tuesday confirmed that wicket-keeper Sarfraz Ahmed will continue as captain of the team till the ICC World Cup 2019.
ICC opens online portal for public screening requests of ICC Cricket WC
Jan 16, 2019, at 04:52 pm
Dubai, Jan 16 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday opened an online portal for parties interested in staging ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 public screening events.
Direct qualifiers for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 confirmed
Jan 01, 2019, at 03:37 pm
Dubai, Jan 1 (IBNS): The International Cricket Council on Tuesday confirmed the sides that have qualified directly for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2020 to be held in Australia, based on the MRF Tyres ICC Men’s T20I Team Rankings as on 31 December 2018.
More than half the world watched record-breaking 2018 World Cup: FIFA
Dec 21, 2018, at 07:11 pm
Munich, Dec 21 (IBNS): FIFA on Friday published the key findings of a comprehensive audit of consolidated final audience data for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia, which was broadcast live in every territory around the world from 14 June to 15 July this year.
Nissan KICKS brings ICC World Cup Trophy to Kolkata
Dec 15, 2018, at 04:23 pm
Kolkata, Dec 15 (IBNS): Attention all cricket fans in Kolkata! The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Trophy, driven by Nissan KICKS, reached Kolkata on 15th December, 2018.
Ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 goes on sale
Oct 23, 2018, at 11:57 am
Zurich, Oct 23 (IBNS): Ticket packages for the FIFA Women’s World Cup France 2019 are now on sale to the public, via FIFA’s official website FIFA.com/FIFAWWC/tickets, an official release stated.
Chanderpaul bats for Windies Women in ICC WWT20
Sep 15, 2018, at 11:27 am
Dubai, Sept 15 (IBNS): Shivnarine Chanderpaul, who played for the West Indies for 21 years, has come on board for the Windies Ambassador Programme, and will lend his support for the upcoming ICC Women’s World T20 2018, an official release stated.