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Lyon said that the semi-final match against England will be a true test of character for the team. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'It is England's World Cup to lose', says Nathon Lyon

Australia were defeated at the hands of South Africa by ten runs and as a result, the team finished at the second spot.

07 Jul 2019 4:38 PM

The confidence that an Australian team comes into a World Cup with is just like an extra player on your team says Faf Du Plessis. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Australia's World Cup confidence an extra player': Du Plessis

Du Plessis hit 100 in a total of 325-6 that proved just enough to give the Proteas a 10-run win over Australia.

07 Jul 2019 2:29 PM

Saturday's narrow 10-run loss means Australia will head to Birmingham to face an England side who have beaten fellow semi-finalists India and New Zealand in their last two games. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: England semi-final 'excites' Australia captain Finch

Australia overwhelmed England in their group stage meeting at Lord's but, significantly, the hosts were without Jason Roy that day.

07 Jul 2019 1:56 PM

India's win and Australia's defeat meant that the 2011 winners topped the group and face fourth place New Zealand at Old Trafford. Aaron Finch's men beat England by 64 runs at Lord's at the end of June. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India to face New Zealand, Australia to face England

The 45-game group stage ended with the match between Australia and South Africa.

07 Jul 2019 12:45 PM

Opener David Warner was then accompanied by Usman Khawaja but the latter went back to the pavilion after being retired hurt in the fifth over. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa end World Campaign with a thin 10-run win over Australia

Earlier, South Africa got off to a brilliant start as openers, Quinton de Kock and Aiden Markram formed a 79-run partnership.

07 Jul 2019 11:54 AM

Azhar suggested that Jadeja, who is yet to feature at the World Cup, would be a useful addition with his left-arm spin and powerful batting. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Mohd Azharuddin wants Ravindra Jadeja in India's semi-final line-up

Virat Kohli's India have already booked their spot in the final four ahead of their last league game against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

05 Jul 2019 4:29 PM

Both Smith and Warner have been subjected to repeated booing by English crowds during the World Cup -- the pair's first major international tournament since their suspensions ended. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'David Warner, Steve Smith ready to face South Africa': Justin Langer

Then-captain Smith and Warner, his deputy, were hit with year-long bans by Cricket Australia for their roles in a sandpaper scandal.

05 Jul 2019 11:03 AM

A win would mean Australia stayed in Manchester for a semi-final on Tuesday which would almost certainly be against New Zealand -- a team Australia have already defeated during this tournament and the side they beat in the 2015 final. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: There's 'nothing dead' in World Cup match vs South Africa, says Langer

Victory over the Proteas at Old Trafford would ensure the defending champions remain top of the standings.

05 Jul 2019 9:40 AM

Brathwaite was found to have breached Article 2.8 of the ICC code of conduct for players and player support personnel. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Brathwaite fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct against India

The incident occurred in the 42nd over of India's innings, when Brathwaite protested umpire's decision of declaring a wide off his bowling.

28 Jun 2019 6:37 PM

The right-hander was deceived by an in-swinging delivery from Roach in the final ball of the sixth over. (Photo: AFP)

Disappointed Rohit takes to twitter to suggest he was not out against West Indies

Rohit was visibly disappointed after being given out caught behind by wicketkeeper Shai Hope of the bowling of Kemar Roach.

28 Jun 2019 4:40 PM

Dhoni's rate of scoring has been a topic of debate in the ongoing showpiece. (Photo: File)

'Dhoni bhai did right by taking time in his knock against West Indies': Jasprit Bumrah

Speaking of his own performance, the world No.1 ODI bowler reflected on the two-wicket haul which could well have been a hat-trick.

28 Jun 2019 3:15 PM

India next take on England on June 30. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Kuldeep, Shami laud Indian bowling attack against West Indies

Shami replicated his performance from the team's last match against Afghanistan in which he took a match-winning hat-trick.

28 Jun 2019 12:34 PM

Srikkanth was all praise for skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Shami. (Photo: File)

'I would consider Pant at number 4 if I was part of team management': Srikkanth

The 21-year-old Pant has been brought in as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad.

28 Jun 2019 12:17 PM

Great Manchester police acknowledged this unusual request because their focus is heavily driven by the community. (Photo: Twitter I @sterlingsop)

93 year-old UK woman arrested for no crime, find out why

Josie Birds was arrested by UK's largest police forces, the Great Manchester Police on request of her granddaughter.

28 Jun 2019 12:15 PM

After two mindblowing performances against Afghanistan and West Indies, Shami said that working on his fitness has been the turning point. (Photo: AP)

'I credit myself for this turnaround after what all I had to suffer': Mohammed Shami

Shami has been to hell and back in the last one and a half years, fighting accusations of domestic violence.

28 Jun 2019 11:20 AM

India have now moved to the second spot in the tournament standings with 11 points from six matches and they are the only unbeaten side in the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Kohli backs Dhoni's approach through middle overs

Defending the total of 268, Indian bowlers were exceptional as they bundled out West Indies for a mediocre total of 143.

28 Jun 2019 10:52 AM

Kohli was the top-scorer for India as he played a knock of 72 runs. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: India continue their unbeaten streak, thrash West Indies by 125 runs

India will now compete against England on June 30 while West Indies will face Sri Lanka on July 1.

28 Jun 2019 10:21 AM

India and England are due to play in Birmingham on June 30. (Photo: AFP)

India overtake England, go top of ODI rankings

The first team to reach the semifinals of the ongoing edition, defending champions Australia are placed fourth with 112 points.

27 Jun 2019 4:43 PM

Sharma was surprised and disappointed as he walked back to the dressing room. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: IND vs WI; Rohit Sharma's dismissal sparks up controversy

Kemar Roach struck in the sixth over to have Sharma caught behind off a delivery that pitched on a good length and jagged back sharply.

27 Jun 2019 4:32 PM

A fit-again Kumar was back in the nets ahead of the clash against West Indies and Arun admitted the team would have to make a difficult choice at Old Trafford. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India divided between Mohammed Shami and Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Drafted into the playing XI, Shami sealed India’s narrow victory against Afghanistan with the tournament’s first hat-trick in Southampton.

27 Jun 2019 9:50 AM

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