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ICC CWC'19: Here are the best memes after the IND-NZ semi-final clash

Indian fans, though heartbroken, dealt with the tragedy using a very efficient method, that is, through memes.

11 Jul 2019 1:44 PM

Chasing a modest target of 240, India's top order was left reeling as Matt Henry and Boult reduced the world's number one side to 24 for four. (Photo: AP)

'Dhoni, Jadeja absorbed pressure nicely, anything could have happened': Trent Boult

New Zealand reached their second successive World Cup final by defeating India by 18-runs at the Old Trafford on Wednesday.

11 Jul 2019 1:19 PM

Pakistan failed to leave a mark in the World Cup as the side was unable to reach the knock-out stages. (Photo: AP)

Pak Army spokesperson congratulates NZ on semi-final win against India

Picking up from where they left a day after rain halted the match, New Zealand added 28 runs to the scoreboard to finish their 50 overs.

11 Jul 2019 1:06 PM

England will head to Lord's bidding to win the 50-over World Cup for the first time, with 2015 runners-up New Zealand. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

World Cup semi-final: England thrash Australia by 8 wickets to reach final

ENG: 226/2 | Root 49 Morgan 45 | Cummins 1/34

11 Jul 2019 12:59 PM

Reeling at 3 for five and then four for 24 in pursuit of 240, Jadeja played a fine counter-attacking 77 off 56 balls to raise hopes of an improbable India win. (Photo: File)

'By bits and pieces, he ripped me apart': Sanjay Manjrekar apologises to Jadeja

Manjrekar, who drew flak for calling Jadeja a "bits and pieces cricketer", admitted that the all-rounder proved him completely wrong.

11 Jul 2019 12:58 PM

India were 71 for five when Pant got out. (Photo: AP)

Yuvraj backs Rishabh Pant, tells Pietersen his dismissal was not 'pathetic at all'

Indian captain Virat Kohli had also defended Pant after the match and believed that the 21-year-old will learn from his mistake.

11 Jul 2019 12:56 PM

While Pant got out while trying to slog-sweep Mitchell Santner, Pandya holed out to Kane Williamson in the deep. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Rishabh Pant will learn from his mistake': Virat Kohli

Heartbroken but composed, Kohli looked back at the mistakes he had made as a youngster to analyse the moment of indiscretion.

11 Jul 2019 12:28 PM

In the league match between Australia and England, the former won by 64 runs. England have never won the World Cup. While Australia claimed the title five times (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015). (Photo: cricketworldcup/twitter)

World Cup semi-final 2019: Players to watch out for in Eng-Aus semis

England finished at the third position in the tournaments standing with 12 points. While, Australia with 14 points came at the number 2.

11 Jul 2019 12:14 PM

At Lord's on Sunday, Ross Taylor believes the Black Caps will know what to expect and be better prepared to cope with the challenges of an ICC World Cup final. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Nz better prepared to play finals, might retire after WC': Ross Taylor

Four years ago, New Zealand were hammered by Australia by seven wickets in the final, overawed by the occasion.

11 Jul 2019 11:57 AM

Kohli in a tweet said the team is gutted and share the same emotion with their fans. The India captain further expressed his gratitude to all the supporters who came out in huge number for the team. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC’19: Virat Kohli thanks fans for support, says ‘India gave everything’

Sachin Tendulkar said he is heartbroken like every Indian supporter but praised the good fight put up by Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni.

11 Jul 2019 11:38 AM

After interfering in the India New Zealand semi-final match, the rains once again look to interfere in the next semi-final match between Australia and England. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Weather report; gloomy sky, overcast conditions to favour bowlers

Defending champions Australia are looking to enter their second straight finals, while England are looking to reach finals for the 1st time.

11 Jul 2019 11:25 AM

Ganguly said it's not just about Dhoni's batting but also his calming influence on the young batsmen at the other end. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Sending Dhoni at seven was 'tactical blunder': Ganguly, Laxman

Hardik Pandya and Dinesh Karthik were sent ahead of Dhoni after India were reduced to five for three and then 24 for four.

11 Jul 2019 10:47 AM

Soon after being run out, Dhoni was visibly distraught, and this did not seem to go well with his fans. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Twitterati reacts to Dhoni’s tears after his dismissal

The wicket-keeper batsman played a knock of 50 runs, but was unable to take his side over the line against the Kiwis.

11 Jul 2019 10:37 AM

Jadeja and Dhoni got together when India were reeling at 92/6 and they stitched together a partnership of 116 runs. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: ‘Dhoni was asked to play second-fiddle’: Virat Kohli

Dhoni played a knock of 50 runs but he was dismissed via run-out in the penultimate over, ending the hopes of an Indian win.

11 Jul 2019 10:12 AM

Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rohit Sharma all managed to score just one run and the team was reduced to 5/3. Trent Boult dismissed Kohli whereas Matt Henry sent Rahul and Sharma back to the pavilion. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC’19: ‘Whoever we play in finals, we will be underdogs’: Ross Taylor

On Tuesday the Kiwi side had scored 211/5 after 46.1 overs with Ross Taylor and Tom Latham still at the crease.

11 Jul 2019 9:53 AM

Trent Boult, however, acknowledged that both England and Australia are quality sides. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC’19: ‘I hope we meet Australia in the finals’: Trent Boult

During the 2015 edition of the World Cup final, Australia denied New Zealand from winning its first-ever trophy as the Kiwis lost by seven wickets

11 Jul 2019 9:38 AM

Ravindra Jadeja plays a shot during the semifinal against New Zealand on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Lloyd’s prediction on Jadeja almost came true

Not many would have backed Jadeja to rise to the occasion.

11 Jul 2019 2:22 AM

Members of the Indian team are distraught at the Old Trafford pavilion after being knocked out of the World Cup by New Zealand in the first semifinal at Manchester on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

ICC world cup 2019: Kohli & Co end campaign with loss to Kiwis

New Zealand, who won by 18 runs, will meet either Australia or England in the final to be held at Lord’s on Sunday.

11 Jul 2019 2:19 AM

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