2019 Icc Cricket World Cup

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Sri Lanka went on to register a challenging total of 338 runs for the loss of six wickets in the allotted fifty overs. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Rihanna adds glitz and glamour to West Indies-Sri Lanka game

arlier in the tournament, singer Ed Sheeran was spotted at Lord's Cricket Stadium during the England-Australia match.

02 Jul 2019 11:27 AM

Like India, the Bangladesh team is also a mixture of young talent and seasoned veterans. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India vs Bangladesh; determining the loopholes and core of the team

India are going to be playing after just a day’s rest, but come in with more knowledge of the pitch, having played there just two days ago.

02 Jul 2019 11:12 AM

The other possible change that the Indian fans could see is Ravindra Jadeja or Dinesh Karthik coming in place of out-of-form Kedar Jadhav. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Sanjay Bangar reveals Bhuvneshwar, Jadeja may play against Bangladesh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who is fit and available, may get a chance in the playing XI as the team understands the risk of having two spinners.

02 Jul 2019 9:59 AM

Bangladesh have won three matches out of their seven games and stands at the seventh spot. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch in India-Bangladesh clash

India's unbeaten streak in the tournament was broken by England in their last match as they defeated them by 31 runs.

02 Jul 2019 9:40 AM

With a zero per cent chance of precipitation, the weather will most likely stay fine throughout the game. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India vs Bangladesh; Weather and pitch report

Bangladesh are still strong contenders for the fourth spot on the points table, and will look to win today.

02 Jul 2019 9:26 AM

Pant was flown in as Dhawan’s replacement and the 21-year-old finally made his debut in Sunday’s loss to England (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: India to keep Pant at four to exploit left-right advantage

India were left without a left-hander in the top half of their batting order after a fractured finger ended opened Dhawan’s World Cup.

01 Jul 2019 10:45 PM

When asked about pressure that supporters create on players, Mortaza said it depends from player to player as to how they handle the pressure. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Will play according to our plan against India', says Mashrafe Mortaza

Mortaza also praised Indian spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav and said the bowlers are doing well.

01 Jul 2019 10:28 PM

The Indian team management has requested the ICC to consider Mayank Agarwal as Shankar's replacement (Photo: File)

ICC confirms Mayank Agarwal as replacement player for Vijay Shankar

Mayank, a top-order batsman, has played two Tests but is yet to play an ODI.

01 Jul 2019 10:11 PM

With two games remaining, Bangladesh will play against India and Pakistan respectively. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Bangladesh will play according to conditions': Courtney Walsh

Bangladesh are currently at the seventh position of the teams standing with seven points.

01 Jul 2019 5:00 PM

Kuldeep and Chahal, India's famed wrist spin duo, were hammered for 160 runs in their combined 20 overs on Sunday, with the Haryana leg-spinner's 0/88 in 10 overs being the worst figures by an Indian bowler in the World Cup. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Woes for India if Kuldeep, Chahal have bad day together: Panesar

Shakib-Al-Hasan has had a good tournament but finger spinners, especially left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja, hasn't played a single game.

01 Jul 2019 4:51 PM

During Sri Lanka's 20-run victory over England on June 21, Fernando scored 49 runs to help his side post a target of 233 for the hosts of the World Cup. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Sri Lanka coach lauds Avishka Fernando

Hathurusingha is impressed with Fernando's technique and feels that it is his technique which allows him to bat this way.

01 Jul 2019 4:28 PM

MS Dhoni and Kedhar Jadhav are facing criticism for their baffling approach in the final overs. Both the batsmen did not look for boundaries and they looked content with singles. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We have to accept that England played better': Virat Kohli

Kohli said that the toss played a vital part in the match and he described having a boundary of just 59 metres on a flat track as bizarre.

01 Jul 2019 4:24 PM

There has been some debate in political circles with regard to the choice of orange as the dominating colour for the second jersey. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Mehbooba Mufti blames jersey, Omar Abdullah questions 'listless' display

The Indian team sported a second choice jersey for the World Cup match against England, following ICC's home and away rule.

01 Jul 2019 3:53 PM

Waqar criticised India's approach to chase the massive 338 runs target. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Waqar Younis targets India's sportsmanship against England

Younis's remarks came after the India and England match, in which the former lost.

01 Jul 2019 3:38 PM

In case, Sri Lanka somehow manages to win their next two matches including one against Windies, then they will move to ten points. Apart from winning their games, they have to hope for the loss of Pakistan, England and Bangladesh in their upcoming fixtures. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch out for in Sri Lanka-West Indies match

Sri Lankan team is almost out of the knock-out stages of the World Cup as they are at the 7th position of the teams standing with 6 points.

01 Jul 2019 2:35 PM

On Sunday, Shankar was replaced by Rishabh Pant in India’s match against England in Birmingham. In Pant’s debut at the World Cup, India saw their first loss, getting beaten by 31 runs at the hands of the hosts. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Toe injury rules Vijay Shankar out of WC, Mayank Agarwal to replace him

Vijay Shankar has been ruled out of the World Cup 2019 due to a toe injury. Mayank Agarwal is likely to replace him, according to reports.

01 Jul 2019 2:19 PM

Bhogle opined that the credit for Plunkett's success must go to Jofra Archer and Chris Woakes. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'India did not try hard enough to win', says Harsha Bhogle

Despite the loss, Bhogle praised Rohit Sharma and skipper Virat Kohli who scored 102 and 66 runs, respectively.

01 Jul 2019 2:17 PM

Chasing 338, India's innings got off to a slow start as the team was not even able to score 40 runs in the first ten overs. Sharma, however, said that the credit needs to be given to the England bowlers. He even defended MS Dhoni and Kedhar Jadhav for their baffling approach in the death overs. (cricketworldcup/twitter)

We made it clear that Shankar will be our number four batsman, says Rohit Sharma

Shankar was all set to play against England, but the last moment toe issue ruled him out and Rishabh Pant was given a go in the team.

01 Jul 2019 1:43 PM

England have jumped to the fourth spot with 10 points from eight games and will need to beat New Zealand in their last league match on Wednesday to be assured of a semifinal spot. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We Need our A-game to claim out maiden World Cup trophy': Eoin Morgan

Back-to-back defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia threatened to derail England's World Cup campaign.

01 Jul 2019 12:47 PM

India are currently on 11 points from seven games and a win on Tuesday will ensure a smooth passage to the semi-finals unlike Bangladesh, who must win their last couple of league games in order to make their maiden entry into the last four stage. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Line-up change looms ahead as India look to book semis berth vs B'desh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ravindra Jadeja are in contention for the first XI berths keeping the odd dimensions of the Edgbaston ground in mind.

01 Jul 2019 12:13 PM

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