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West Indies will face Pakistan in their first 2019 World Cup clash which will take place on May 31. (Photo: AFP)

'It will be an all-rounders' World Cup', says Clive Lloyd

The two-time World Cup captain also shared his opinion over selectors' decision of bringing back players such as Andre Russell to the squad.

17 May 2019 7:01 PM

The tournament will run from May 30 to July 14. The semi-finals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 9 and 11 respectively, while the Lord's will host the final on July 14. (Photo: ICC))

ICC World Cup winners to earn four million dollars

The total prize pot, which sits at USD 10 million, will see the runners-up assured of USD 2 million.

17 May 2019 6:52 PM

A state-aligned Saudi newspaper went further, running an editorial calling for 'surgical' US strikes on Iran in retaliation. (Photo:AP)

Saudi blame Iran for drone strikes; want US to launch 'surgical strike' on Tehran

Concerns about the possible conflict have flared after the US dispatched warships and bombers to the region to counter a threat from Iran.

17 May 2019 1:03 PM

The coverage will also be complemented with a variety of analytical and visual enhancements including the use of Player Tracking. The drone camera will also provide stunning visuals of all venues across England and Wales. There will be a roving Buggy Cam as well, for a ground-level view of proceedings. (Photo: ICC)

Ganguly, Manjrekar in ICC’s top commentary panel for World Cup

ICC TV will cover all 48 matches, including live coverage of all 10 warm-up matches for the 1st time.

17 May 2019 12:01 PM

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan admitted that the bowling department of Pakistan is not up to the mark in the ongoing One-Day International series against England. (Photo: AP)

‘Pakistan bowlers must do well’, says Shadab Khan

The 20-year-old was recently cleared to play at the World Cup after recovering from a viral infection.

16 May 2019 12:02 PM

Recently, Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 30-member camp and the aim for this camp is to keep the players available for a replacement in the World Cup squad if necessary. (Photo: ANI)

‘I’m available to play at any situation’, says World Cup left-out Imrul Kayes

Imrul Kayes, who did not find a spot in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup, said that he is working on his skills.

16 May 2019 9:31 AM

In addition to this, one demerit point has also been added to the disciplinary record of Bairstow. Bairstow admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC elite panel of match referees, and as such, there was no need for a formal hearing. (Photo: File)

ICC suspends Eoin Morgan for 1 ODI, fines 40 per cent match fee for slow over-rate

This fine means that Morgan would miss the fourth ODI against Pakistan. Other members were fined 20 per cent for the same reason.

15 May 2019 5:45 PM

Hazlewood has not played a One-Day International match as he is nursing his back injury since November last year. The selectors want the fast bowler to be fully fit and focus on the Ashes, starting August 1. (Photo: AFP)

‘We want Josh to bowl at his best’, says Trevor hohns

The 28-year-old, who was part of the World Cup winning team in 2015, was overlooked twice.

15 May 2019 5:11 PM

Guptill was the architect behind New Zealand's best-ever World Cup campaign in 2015, guiding the team to its maiden tournament final. (Photo: PTI)

'England wickets are good for batting', says Martin Guptill

The 32-year-old has scored 652 runs in 14 games in England; including 189 not out off 155 balls against England.

15 May 2019 3:12 PM

England will next meet Pakistan for the fourth ODI on May 17 at Nottingham. (Photo: AFP)

'Wins over Pakistan will boost England's confidence for World Cup', says Eoin Morgan

The Morgan-led team pulled off a total of 359 under 45 overs with the help of wicket-keeper batsman Jonny Bairstow.

15 May 2019 12:38 PM

'To be selected in the international panel by the ICC is a huge honour for me as it opens up new avenues': Lakshmi. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

India's GS Lakshmi becomes first female ICC match referee

Lakshmi, 51, had first officiated as a match referee in domestic women's cricket in 2008-09.

14 May 2019 5:05 PM

Betty Rita Fernandes, 42-year-old mother of two, was admitted for the two-hour left hip replacement surgery at the Al Zahra Hospital. (Photo: Facebook)

Dubai based Indian woman dies after hip replacement surgery

Ms Fernandes had a congenital issue and her hip was slightly displaced when she was born, the report said.

13 May 2019 2:19 PM

Saudi Arabia's Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said on Monday that two Saudi oil tankers were targeted on Sunday. (Photo:AP)

Two Saudi oil tankers attacked near UAE waters: Saudi Minister

One of the two vessels was on its way to be loaded with Saudi crude oil from the port of Ras Tanura.

13 May 2019 11:53 AM

Jofra Archer, who did not find a spot in the 15-member preliminary World Cup squad, showed decent performance in the one-off T20I against Pakistan, in which he took two wickets and gave away 29 runs in four overs. (Photo: AFP)

Bowlers put Eoin Morgan in a conundrum before World Cup

England is bowling well department in the ongoing ODI series versus Pakistan which is putting Morgan into a dilemma of whom to select.

13 May 2019 10:18 AM

ICC has given 14 days to Jayasundra to respond to the charges. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Sanath Jayasundara for breaching its anti-corruption code

Jayasundara has been provisionally suspended with immediate effect.

12 May 2019 1:36 PM

Du Plessis feels that his team require few balls to settle down and hit the ball from the middle of the bat as they have not been playing on the flat wicket all the time. (Photo: AP)

IPL 2019: 'Opening for CSK helped to grow my game', says Faf du Plessis

Du Plessis and Watson's half-century in the Qualifier 2 helped their side vanquish the DC by six wickets and secure their spot in the final.

11 May 2019 5:46 PM

Hope recorded his career-best score of 170 runs in the opening match against Ireland and along with fellow opener John Campbell, he registered the highest ever ODI opening partnership of 365 runs. (Photo: AP)

West Indies skipper Jason Holder lauds Shai Hope's consistency

Hope has been in tremendous form in the ongoing tri-nation series against Bangladesh and Ireland.

10 May 2019 8:00 PM

Shakib has stated, batting at number 3 would would help him to make more impact.

'I want to bat at number three instead of five', says Shakib Al Hasan

Hasan has batted at number three position for Bangladesh in 13 ODIs, scoring 492 runs at an average of 41.

10 May 2019 1:24 PM

Zoysa is already suspended after being charged with three breaches of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Code in November last year and the charges are pending determination. Gunawardene has also been provisionally suspended under the ECB Code pending the determination of these charges. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Zoysa, Gunawardene on Emirates Cricket Board's behalf

Both Zoysa and Gunawardene have been given 14 days from May 9, 2019, to respond to these charges.

10 May 2019 11:51 AM

Saji Cheriyan, 49, who hails from Kerala's Kayamkulam, built the mosque last year for Muslim workers living in a worker accommodation that he rented out to 53 companies in Fujairah. (Photo: Facebook)

Meet the Indian Christian who built mosque, hosts iftar for 800 muslim workers

The iftar meal includes dates, fresh fruits, snacks, juice, water and biryani.

09 May 2019 2:32 PM

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