2019 Icc Cricket World Cup

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The Delhi left-hander's exclusion from the playing XI at the expense of Vijay Shankar had been hotly-debated and Rishabh Pant did show some spunk in his 32 even though his inexperience in crunch situations once again came to the fore. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Expecting a lot from Rishabh Pant at the onset is wrong': Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma feels Rishabh Pant certainly does need a bit more confidence while going for the big hits.

01 Jul 2019 11:39 AM

Virat Kohli, who himself hit 66 off 76 deliveries, sought to play down the defeat, saying that his side were playing good cricket. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We were not clinical with bat, failed to accelerate': Virat Kohli

India still have a good chance to qualify for the semifinals with 11 points from seven matches.

01 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

The team sit in the eighth position on the World Cup standings with just five points from eight matches. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Right decision to not include AB de Villiers in team, says Jonty Rhodes

In a surprise move on May 23 last year, de Villiers had bid adieu to all forms of international cricket, ending a 14-year-long career.

01 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

When Jonny Bairstow was a frustrated figure and claimed many people wanted to see England fail. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: 'It was close to a complete peformance': Jonny Bairstow

Bairstow was man of the match after scoring 111 in England’s 337, also fielding brilliantly as India managed 306-5 in reply.

01 Jul 2019 10:48 AM

Dhoni remained not out on 42 off 31 balls, having hit the only six in the Indian innings, compared to England’s 13. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Kedar Jadhav MS Dhoni receive blame for India's loss vs England

India needed 71 runs from the final 5 overs to keep their unbeaten run in the WC with former captain Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav in the middle.

01 Jul 2019 9:43 AM

Bairstow was however dismissed by Mohammad Shami for 111 runs. (Photo: PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Jadeja's stunning catch against England leaves Twitterati in awe

Roy was dismissed for 66 whereas Bairstow was able to score a century.

30 Jun 2019 6:40 PM

Rahul has been substituted by Ravindra Jadeja, who took a spectacular catch of Jason Roy (66) at long-on in the 23rd over. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Jadeja replaces Rahul as substitute in India-England clash

Rahul is expected to be back with the team in fielding.

30 Jun 2019 6:25 PM

Border labelled pace bowler Mitchell Starc as the key to Australia's title bid after he took 5-26 to retain his place as this World Cup's leading wicket-taker with 24. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Australia have look of champions', says Border

Australia beat top four rivals New Zealand by 86 runs at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 6:09 PM

Vettori says New Zealand have been playing well enough not to lose faith in their game-plan. (Photo: File)

ICC CWC'19: Vettori urges New Zealand not to panic after defeat against Australia

New Zealand suffered their second defeat of the tournament against Australia at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 6:07 PM

Wahab, who took 2/29 and was unbeaten on 15 in his side's three-wicket victory over Afghanistan here on Saturday, says the relentless mentality of his team is behind its remarkable resurgence.(Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We don't talk about 1992 that much': Wahab Riaz

Imran Khan led Pakistan to their first and only World Cup victory 27 years ago and the exact pattern of wins, losses and washouts.

30 Jun 2019 5:54 PM

ICC chief happy with 'sporting' World Cup pitches

The semi-final race opened up after England's shock loss to Sri Lanka last week.

30 Jun 2019 5:39 PM

Although in the last three matches Shankar was given nod ahead of the Pant, Shankar sustained a toe niggle before the game against England so Pant got his name in the playing XI. (Photo: Rishabh Pant/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Twitterati applauds Rishabh Pant's debut

Pant replaced the injured Shikhar Dhawan in the squad who was ruled out of the World Cup due to his thumb injury.

30 Jun 2019 5:03 PM

Skippers Eoin Morgan and Virat Kohli (Photo: AFP)

Key factors that will steer the clash between India and England

The match is a must win for hosts England who got dropped to fifth position after Pakistan beat Afghanistan.

30 Jun 2019 4:43 PM

The Virat Kohli-led India have made one change to their team that has remained unbeaten in the tournament with five victories and a washout. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Jason Roy returns for England as they bat against India

Morgan's side, who have suffered two straight losses, need to win their remaining two matches to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

30 Jun 2019 4:03 PM

It proved to be a stiff target as New Zealand fell to 157 all out in their chase. (Photo: File)

Williamson urges team to play with freedom and stay positive after Australia defeat

The Black Caps looked in a strong position early in the game with Boult and Ferguson reducing Australia to 92 for 5 at Lord's on Saturday.

30 Jun 2019 3:42 PM

Boult was effusive in his praise for pace counterpart Starc, the tournament's best bowler so far. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Australia are team to beat in this WC, says Kiwi star Boult

Boult became the first Kiwi to grab a hat-trick in the World Cup.

30 Jun 2019 3:29 PM

Australia will now face South Africa on July 6. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Mitchell Starc prioritising World Cup over records

Starc, the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, has picked up 24 wickets so far in the tournament.

30 Jun 2019 3:28 PM

ICC CWC’19: Virat Kohli could break these 3 records in England clash

England have won their last three ODIs at the Edgbaston. Their last defeat at the venue came in 2014, also at the hands of India.

30 Jun 2019 3:25 PM

Pakistan are currently sitting fourth in the points table after registering three consecutive wins in the ICC World Cup 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan supporter sings Indian National Anthem ahead of IND-ENG clash

The Sarfaraz Ahmed-led side will cruise smoothly to the semi-final if India is able to defeat England.

30 Jun 2019 3:23 PM

ICC CWC'19: India and Pakistan fans unite to support India in England clash

If India defeats England in Sunday’s clash, It will increase Pakistan’s chances of staying in the top four.

30 Jun 2019 3:23 PM

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