Sports, Cricket, 27th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 27 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 27 May 2019

England will now play their first match of the World Cup on May 30 against South Africa whereas Afghanistan will take on Australia in their opening fixture. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019 warm-ups: England thrash Afghanistan by nine wickets

England got off to a quickfire start as their openers Roy and Bairstow hammered Afghanistan for regular boundaries.

27 May 2019 8:54 PM

Raina picked Hardik Pandya as the key player for India at the upcoming event. (Photo: File)

Suresh Raina hails MS Dhoni as 'captain' of all captains

Despite quitting ODI and T20 captaincy in 2017, Dhoni still remains the cricketing brain behind the Indian.

27 May 2019 8:07 PM

While Kedar injured his left shoulder during the IPL, Shankar was hit in the nets by a Khaleel Ahmed short ball. (Photo: AP/PTI)

World Cup 2019: India set to bounce back against Bangladesh after New Zealand loss

Kohli is bound to be a worried man if Jadhav and Shankar are unable to get a decent hit against Mashrafe Mortaza's men.

27 May 2019 7:48 PM

Sri Lanka will begin its campaign against New Zealand on June 1 at the Cardiff Wales Stadium. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Angelo Mathews advises Sri Lanka to play with freedom

Several players of their 15-man squad will be returning after some time on the sidelines, including skipper Dimuth Karunaratne.

27 May 2019 6:36 PM

In 2008, the Indian side showed its real power after it defeated World Champions Australia in a tri-series final. (Photo: AP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: India squad and player analysis

The Indian cricket team made its presence felt at the international cricket when it won its first maiden world cup title in the year 1983.

27 May 2019 5:57 PM

'More than one lakh women have bought World Cup tickets', says ICC

The organisers hope that the tournament will inspire the youth to take up the sport.

27 May 2019 5:30 PM

McGrath is now the director of cricket at the MRF Pace Foundation in Chennai. (Photo: File)

Australian legend Glenn McGrath picks his World Cup 2019 favourites

McGrath retired from international cricket after winning the Player of the Tournament in Australia's victorious 2007 World Cup.

27 May 2019 5:12 PM

New Zealand, considered perennial dark horses, know how to punch above their weight. (Photo: AP)

'Will do everything we can to win World Cup this time': says Martin Guptill

New Zealand started the warm-up games with a bang, slaying tournament giants India by six-wickets and 77 balls to spare on Saturday.

27 May 2019 4:33 PM

England and Wales Cricket Board allowing its players to play in IPL has also helped them take their game a few notches higher. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: England have best chance to win their maiden title

The team has since started playing an aggressive brand of cricket and has earmarked match-winners, specific to the format.

27 May 2019 4:22 PM

Wood's injury-plagued career has been blighted by a history of repeated ankle problems but hospital scans saw the 29-year-old given the all clear for Thursday's opening match of the World Cup.

England's Mark Wood cleared for World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa

The Durham quick left the field early while running into bowl during Saturday's warm-up defeat by Australia in Southampton.

27 May 2019 2:59 PM

Sri Lankan speedster, who needs just one more ODI wicket to topple compatriot Sanath Jayasuriya and move into the all-time top 10 list, said he enjoys playing in the England because of the testing conditions it offers. (Photo: AFP)

'I will be trying and that would be special': Malinga on taking World Cup hattricks

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit, claiming 16 wickets to help his side win fourth title.

27 May 2019 2:37 PM

Arjun Tendulkar on previous occasions bowled to the Indian team in the nets be it during the Champions Trophy in England in 2017 or before the T20 versus Sri Lanka in December 2017. (Photo:PTI)

Sachin passes his dad's advice to his son

The cricketer's son, Arjun Tendulkar, played in the recently concluded T20 Mumbai League and shone with both ball and the bat.

27 May 2019 2:01 PM

There were some doubts surrounding Shakib's fitness but the coach insisted that he is fine.

'Shakib has got a point to prove', says Steve Rhodes

The talented all-rounder, according to Bangladesh coach was falling off the radar a bit but is now slowly getting back to his best.

27 May 2019 12:34 PM

A power-hitting West Indian side will provide the perfect opportunity to test bowling tactics in the final ‘death’ overs ahead of the Cricket World Cup, New Zealand bowling coach Shane Jurgensen has said. (Photo: File)

Trent Boult & Co look to test their bowling attack against destructive WI batsman

Trent Boult, who took three early wickets, bowled against India, showed how vital it was to exploit what swing is available.

27 May 2019 12:02 PM

Amla, one of South Africa's greatest Test match players, scored 65 and 51 not out respectively in the two warm-up games against Sri Lanka and West Indies (rain affected) and will be keen to add to his tally of 27 ODI hundreds. (Photo:AP)

'Scoring is up to me but playing in the Xi is not on me', says Hashim Amla

However with young Aiden Markram in the side, there is competition as to who would open with Quinton de Kock.

27 May 2019 11:14 AM

With Smith and former vice-captain David Warner back in the side after serving 12-month bans for ball-tampering, Australia can expect similar treatment from crowds during the World Cup, which starts on Thursday with England facing South Africa at The Oval in London. (Photo: File)

'Hostile welcome adds more pressure but we were fully prepared': Alex Carey

Chants of 'cheat' accompanied Smith as he came out to bat in Southampton but he smashed 116 to guide Australia to a 12-run win.

27 May 2019 11:04 AM

Fakhar Zaman changed the game with a crisp 114 to help Pakistan beat their bitter rivals by a 180-run margin at the Oval to lift the trophy. (Photo:AFP)

Fakhar Zaman is Pakistan's top destructor

India appeared to have made the perfect start in the 2017 Champions Trophy showpiece when Zaman edged to wicketkeeper MS Dhoni off Bumrah.

27 May 2019 10:20 AM

Tendulkar even said that the goal of winning the tournament for the soldiers is a very good thought. (Photo:ANI)

‘Won't judge Indian team after just one bad game’: Sachin Tendulkar

Tendulkar said that there is no need for any panic regarding the number-four batting position as the team has been winning matches off late.

27 May 2019 9:43 AM

There were audible boos, jeers and chants of 'cheat', a soundtrack that Warner and Smith will need to get used to as the World Cup progresses and then gives way to the Ashes series against England. (Photo: AP)

'We expected hostile welcome from the English fan', says Nathan Lyon

Australia duo Smith and Warner were given a torrid time by the Southampton crowd during their World Cup warm-up victory over England.

27 May 2019 9:34 AM

The World Cup warm-up match between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Cardiff on Saturday was called off without a ball being bowled due to rain. (Photo: AFP)

2019 ICC World Cup: Pakistan vs Bangladesh warm up game forfeited due to rain

Bangladesh play one more warm-up game against India on Tuesday.

27 May 2019 9:06 AM

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