Sports, Cricket, 26th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 26 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 26 May 2019

In 1992, the Pakistan cricket team entered the marquee event as an unpredictable yet dangerous outfit. The Imran Khan-led team punched every opponent to reach the final, and lift the coveted trophy. (Photo:AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Pakistan squad and player analysis

The arch-rivals of India were once a force to be reckoned with, but, now the standards of the Pakistan cricket have crumbled.

26 May 2019 8:15 PM

After winning the first two editions of ICC Men's Cricket World Cup (1975, 1979), West Indies have not been able to replicate a similar performance to register a third title to their name. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Evin Lewis hopes to take West Indies 'over the line' in World Cup

However, despite not being able to clinch another World Cup title, West Indies managed to bag the T20 World Cup back in 2016.

26 May 2019 4:55 PM

All out for 179 in the 40th over, India were then unable to contain New Zealand’s batsmen and a 114-run stand from skipper Kane Williamson (67) and Ross Taylor (71) helped them to victory with nearly 13 overs to spare. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli sees positives in lower order despite WC warm up loss vs New Zealand

Twice champions India slumped to 39-4 in the 11th over before all-rounders Hardik Pandya (30), Ravindra Jadeja (54) offered some resistance.

26 May 2019 4:12 PM

Pakistan go into the World Cup having suffered 10 successive ODI defeats and were also beaten by Afghanistan in the warm-up match of the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

'Pakistan can break their six-match losing streak in WC against India': Inzamam

Pakistan have never won against India in a World Cup match.

26 May 2019 4:02 PM

Having humbled favourites India by six wickets in a warm-up game, New Zealand will enter the World Cup feeling optimistic of finally winning it after four and half decades of trying. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand aims to shed 'dark horse' tag

Having made the semi-finals six times and the final in their best showing four years ago, NZ now want to know how it feels to be a winner.

26 May 2019 3:50 PM

After struggling for nearly two decades, a few stunning wins against England recently lifted their spirits. (Photo: AP)

'It's a case of creating our own legacy': Jason Holder on World Cup

Windies have a proud history at the World Cup, winning the first two editions of the tournament and making the final of the third.

26 May 2019 1:20 PM

Boult was the joint leading wicket-taker in the 2015 edition with 22 scalps from nine matches. (Photo:AFP)

'We will take some confidence out of win against India': Boult

Boult was the wrecker-in-chief, returning impressive figures of 4/33 to bowl out India for 179 in under 40 overs at the Kennington Oval.

26 May 2019 1:13 PM

Border said the English man has driven England to the top of ODI cricket with daring game plans. (Photo: ANI)

Allan Border shares his top World Cup captains

The 1987 World Cup winning captain said that Kohli has impressed him as he wears his heart on his sleeves.

26 May 2019 12:53 PM

Ravindra Jadeja dragged his team to 177 for the loss of nine before losing his wicket. (Photo:AFP)

‘We still have lots of time to work’: Jadeja after warm-up match loss vs NZ

India were at 77 for the loss of five when Jadeja came out to bat.

26 May 2019 12:45 PM

Wood dismissed Australian captain Aaron Finch for 14 in his third over before leaving the field in the middle of his fourth over. (Photo:AP)

Mark Wood survives injury scare, leaves field with a left foot discomfort

Mark Wood has been troubled by ankle injuries throughout his career.

26 May 2019 12:35 PM

Henry, with 78 wickets in 43 ODIs, is part of Kiwi's 15-man ICC Men's Cricket World Cup squad. (Photo:AFP)

Matt henry reveals his best bowling partners

Henry made his Test debut at the Lord's, is looking forward to performing in the forthcoming marquee event.

26 May 2019 12:25 PM

Smith scored 89 not out and 91 not out against New Zealand in warm-up games in Brisbane earlier this month before scoring 116 from 102 balls on Saturday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Steve smith underanged by England fans' 'cheats' chant

Smith scored a century in Australia’s 12-run win over England in a warm-up game in Southampton, continuing his run of good form.

26 May 2019 12:11 PM

Smith hit eight fours and three sixes in his 116 off 102 balls before he was caught and bowled by Tom Curran in the final over. (Photo:AFP)

Australia edges past depleted England to win World Cup warm up game by 12 runs

Chasing a target of 298 to win, England were bowled out for 285 in the final over.

26 May 2019 11:57 AM

Ross Taylor then top scored with 71 as the 2015 finalists coasted to 180-4 in 38 overs. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand's WC warm-up win against India means nothing says Ross Taylor

New Zealand skittled India out for 179 in the 40th over, with only all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja’s 54 saving the tournament favourites

26 May 2019 11:23 AM

Virat Kohli carries Sachin Tendulkar as Team India celebrate their 2011 World Cup triumph.

This one’s for the little master

A stirring finish on the field and then the emotional lap of honour for Sachin, the cricketing demigod.

26 May 2019 3:53 AM

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli (Photo: PTI)

Team India still to work out No 4 spot, use of spinners

In contrast, K L Rahul showed excellent form and increased his chances of occupying that vital position.

26 May 2019 3:45 AM

Man of the Match Prithvi Shaw in action at the T20 Mumbai League 2019.

Panthers have final say

Prithvi Shaw smashed six boundaries, three sixes and was involved in the match-winning partnership of 114 runs with Swapnil Salvi.

26 May 2019 2:55 AM

Battle of the best

The pre-World Cup fever has already hit cricket fans as they now gear up for the most prestigious event of the year in England next week.

26 May 2019 2:06 AM

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