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Ben Stokes caught a seemingly impossible catch with one hand on May 30, during the match against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Ben Stokes diverts his attention to Ashes after World Cup victory

The all-rounder made an unbeaten 84 as the host nation tied the scores in regulation play at Lord's on Sunday.

16 July 2019 12:38 PM IST

Shastri said those who missed the final 15 should look ahead as opportunity can knock anytime.

BCCI to invite fresh applicants for support staff, Ravi Shastri will...

After the West Indies tour, India's home season kicks off with the series against South Africa beginning September 15.

16 July 2019 12:30 PM IST

During the first innings of Warwickshire, Siddle returned with the figures of 17-7-33-5. (Photo: AFP)

Australian pacer Peter Siddle makes his Ashes selection case stronger

The 34-year-old claimed a five-wicket haul for Essex in the County Championship match against Warwickshire.

16 July 2019 12:17 PM IST

With this feat, Kane Williamson became the second skipper to win the player of the tournament in the history of World Cup. New Zealands Martin Crowe had achieved the feat in 1992 World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Kane Williamson says there was 'no loser' after England's dramatic...

Cricketers, current and former, shared New Zealand's pain on losing the title on boundary count.

16 July 2019 12:14 PM IST

An all-night vigil by New Zealand fans ended in bitter disappointment when they saw their team beaten by England after an unprecedented Super Over and a tie-breaking countback in the final of the Cricket World Cup. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand cricket team's homecoming celebration postponed

White acknowledged the support from New Zealand and said the team is keen to publicly express their appreciation and...

16 July 2019 11:54 AM IST

The Black Caps were so close yet so far from their maiden World Cup title, the small margins changed it all but things would have been different as per the Law 19.8. (Photo: Twitter/cricketworldcup)

Gary Stead feels declaring joint winners was an option

The rule of boundary count came into play after the match was tied at 241 runs and later the Super Over too ended on a...

16 July 2019 10:49 AM IST

New Zealands skipper and player of the tournament Kane Williamson has been named as the captain of an ICC Mens Cricket World Cup 2019 team. (Photo: ICC/Twitter)

ICC declares best XI of the tournament, only two Indians in the list

The panel is selected by the ICC to honour players who performed well in the tournament.

16 July 2019 10:38 AM IST

An all-night vigil by New Zealand fans ended in bitter disappointment when they saw their team beaten by England after an unprecedented Super Over and a tie-breaking countback in the final of the Cricket World Cup. (Photo:AP)

New Zealand fans go to work in mourning for World Cup defeat

Sunday's final began at 10 pm New Zealand time and ended, dramatically, about 6.30 am Monday.

16 July 2019 10:24 AM IST

Members of the New Zealand team, which tied the World Cup final, lost the trophy owing to hitting less boundaries than England team are devastated for their fans back home, according to Heath Mills, the Chief Executive Officer of the New Zealand Cricket Players Association (NZCPA). (Photo:AP)

Kiwi fans devastated after New Zealand's unlucky overthrow which...

In the meantime, the FICA has congratulated the England team for its World Cup success.

16 July 2019 10:21 AM IST

Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. (Photo: AFP)

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah stay on top

Kohli, who tops the list, has 886 points and is followed by his team-mate Rohit Sharma, who is just five points behind...

16 July 2019 10:15 AM IST

In a high drama encounter on Sunday night, the pendulum swung viciously in the final over with England needing nine from three balls when Ben Stokes hit Trent Boult to the deep. The return throw from Martin Guptill hit Stokes bat as he dived to make his ground for the second run, with the ball rebounding to the rope for additional four runs. Ben Stokes later apologised to New Zealand for that lucky unintentional touch. (Photo:AP)

'It was a shame that the ball hit Ben Stokes' bat: Kane Williamson

Stokes later apologised to New Zealand for that lucky unintentional touch.

16 July 2019 9:38 AM IST

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson in action England in their World Cup final at the Lords cricket ground in London on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Twitter Lauds Kane Williamson

Cricket fans salute the New Zealand captain for keeping calm despite their heartbreaking loss.

16 July 2019 5:34 AM IST