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Virat Kohli and Co opened their World Cup campaign with a six-wicket win over injury-depleted South Africa. (BCCI/Twitter)

Team India visits Indian High Commission in London; see pics

The Indian team had a brief photo session with the Indian diplomats in the United Kingdom.

08 Jun 2019 2:09 PM

The former India skipper was spotted sporting the Army insignia, which was clearly seen while he stumped Andile Phehlukwayo. (Photo: AP)

ICC receives BCCI's request related to Dhoni's Army insignia

"The BCCI's request has been received by the ICC and the discussions are going on with the Technical Committee," an ICC source said.

07 Jun 2019 6:45 PM

The regimental dagger insignia of the para forces was embossed on Dhoni's green wicket-keeping gloves. (Photo: AFP)

Sports fraternity supports Dhoni in glove controversy

While his gesture was appreciated by fans, the ICC requested the BCCI to ask Dhoni to remove the sign from the gloves.

07 Jun 2019 5:41 PM

Apparently, Sakshi Dhoni was found at the Rose bowl Stadium in Southampton during the match against South Africa, clicking pictures with her daughter, Ziva Dhoni. Dhoni’s daughter was also seen cheering for her dad. (Photo: Sakshi Dhoni/Instagram)

BCCI might punish MS Dhoni for breaching this rule

The rule states, the wives and girlfriends (WAGs) can meet with their Indian partners after the initial 20 days of the tournament.

07 Jun 2019 5:20 PM

The former Australia captain said the game against a top team like India will give them a better indication where they stand at the moment. (Photo: AP)

'India vulnerable but will pose a tough hurdle for Australia': Allan Border

Though India won comfortably beat South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday, Border said it was not a convincing performance.

07 Jun 2019 2:42 PM

Dhoni was conferred an honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment in 2011. (Photo: PTI)

Pakistan minister slams MS Dhoni for Army insignia on gloves

The “Balidaan Badge” or the Army insignia was highlighted when Dhoni stumped Andile Phehlukwayo in the 40th over of the innings.

07 Jun 2019 2:23 PM

India defeated Proteas in their debut World Cup 2019 clash and will next face Australia on June 9. (Photo: File)

Indians call for CWC 2019 boycott after ICC asks Dhoni to remove Army insignia gloves

A deluge of reactions poured in on Twitter backing the best finisher in the world making #DhoniKeepTheGlove the top trend on the website.

07 Jun 2019 1:32 PM

Dhoni is an Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment of the Territorial Army and dagger is part of their emblem. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni not to remove Army insignia from his gloves': CoA chief

Dhoni's green keeping gloves had a dagger logo embossed, which looked more like an Army insignia.

07 Jun 2019 12:11 PM

Srikkanth lauded fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who sent back South Africa opening pair Hashim Amla and Quinton de Kock in a devastating opening spell. (Photo: PTI)

'Rohit's hundred will ease pressure on Kohli', says Srikkanth

Rohit, 32, owns the highest one-day international score of 264 and also has two other innings of over 200 under his belt in the format.

06 Jun 2019 8:58 PM

McCullum and Dhoni had the same number of dismissal, 32, but now Dhoni has 33 dismissals and ranks third on the list. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni scripts new World record against South Africa

India displayed an astonishing performance during their World Cup opener as they restricted South Africa on just 229 runs.

06 Jun 2019 3:58 PM

Rohit Sharma also displayed a brilliant performance with the bat as he hammered a century to help his side chase down a modest target of 228. (Photo: AP)

Yuzvendra Chahal reveals favourite wicket of his spell against South Africa

Chahal took four wickets and was having a candid conversation with Yadav post the match where the latter asked about his favourite wicket.

06 Jun 2019 2:18 PM

The Proteas are on the back-foot as their two prime pacers, Dale Steyn and Lungi Ngidi are already injured, and Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament due to his shoulder injury. (Photo: Cricketworldcup/instagram)

ICC CWC19: IND vs SA; Rohit Sharma's ton propels India to win

India won by six wickets; Scorecard: 230/4, Rohit Sharma 122(144) Hardik Pandya 15(7); Kagiso Rabada 2/39

05 Jun 2019 11:13 PM

South Africa remains in Southampton to face West Indies, needing a convincing win to maintain any hope of advancing to the playoffs. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: India kick off their campaign with win over South Africa

Rohit Sharma made the most of an early reprieve to post an unbeaten 122 and guide India to a six-wicket win.

05 Jun 2019 11:03 PM

‘Bumrah showed no mercy’: Sehwag

Sehwag pointed out that Bumrah, unlike the IPL match, showed ‘no mercy’ against opponent de Kock today.

05 Jun 2019 7:01 PM

The Fans took Vaughan’s match-predicting outcome in poor spirit. (Photo : AFP)

Michael Vaughan predicts easy win for India, gets brutally trolled

Vaughan had predicted an easy win for the boys in blue on Wednesday.

05 Jun 2019 6:30 PM

India, among the tournament favourites, are playing their first game in the round-robin event that concludes on July 14 in London. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: India's Bumrah strikes early against South Africa

The Proteas were 34 for two at the end of 10 overs -- the worst start in powerplays by any side in this World Cup.

05 Jun 2019 4:41 PM

South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn was ruled out of the World Cup Tuesday due to a shoulder injury. (ICC World Cup/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: South Africa win toss, elect to bat against India

Injury-ravaged SA brought spinner Tabraiz Shamsi into playing XI while playing two allrounders in Chris Morris and Andile Phehlukwayo.

05 Jun 2019 3:00 PM

Kohli’s India are ranked second in the world and will be firm favourites as they begin their quest for a third World Cup triumph against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

'South Africa not to be taken lightly', says Indian skipper Virat Kohli

Kohli said the unique format of the 2019 tournament means that teams must adapt very quickly and that experienced teams will have an edge.

05 Jun 2019 2:34 PM

India starts from the bottom of the points table and needs to climb up from there (Photo: AP)

After a delayed schedule, India to face another potential fixture issue

India faces tournament favourites and hosts England on June 30 and face Bangladesh on July 2, with just a single day of rest.

05 Jun 2019 12:45 PM

Rohit Sharma is the only player in the world to score three double centuries in ODIs (Photo: PTI)

Rohit Sharma close to reaching legendary milestone

The player stands at 11,926 runs and scoring at least 74 runs in this match will make him the 9th Indian to reach 12,000 runs.

05 Jun 2019 12:04 PM

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