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Australia failed to defend a modest 223 after opting to bat as England rode on Jason Roys (85 off 65) blitzkrieg to romp home with 107 balls to spare. (Photo:AP)

'Proud of Australia's rise, but semifinal was our worst WC...

Five-time champions Australia failed to defend its title after losing by eight wickets against hosts England in the...

12 July 2019 11:58 AM IST

Since the 2015 World Cup, England have come a long way to become the worlds No.1 ODI side. But the journey, in what has been termed as their World Cup, has been far from rosy for the hosts. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Eoin Morgan ecstatic after England reached final after 27 year

Chasing 224 in a World Cup semifinal was not expected to be a walk in the park but England made it look easy with an...

12 July 2019 11:10 AM IST

Many pundits claim the decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board to take the game off free to air television has been a central factor in the sports declining popularity in its birthplace, particularly among younger age groups. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Cricket World Cup final to be shown free to air in UK

Live international cricket in the UK has been behind satellite broadcaster Sky Sports' subscription paywall since 2005.

12 July 2019 10:55 AM IST

India, who were facing a target of 240 runs, were reduced to 5/3 inside four overs. All three top-order batsmen - Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat Kohli - scored just one run each. (Photo:AFP)

'Wrong' to criticise Kohli, Dhoni for semis loss, says Shoaib Akhtar;...

Despite Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni's tough fight, India faced an 18-run defeat and failed to find a spot in the...

12 July 2019 10:39 AM IST

Rohit Sharma is the highest run-getter of the tournament as he amassed 648 runs. Moreover, he scripted history by scoring five centuries in a single edition of the quadrennial tournament. (Photo:AFP)

Rohit Sharma pens down an emotional tweet after India's World Cup exit

ndia's top-order crumbled as they were on just five runs after the loss of three wickets in four overs.

12 July 2019 10:23 AM IST

After India got knocked out from the semis against New Zealand the players left their hotel on Thursday. However, they couldnt get out of the city as the BCCI had failed to arrange tickets after the shocking Word Cup exit. (Photo:AP)

Team India to stay in Manchester till July 14

For the very same reason, the players have no choice but to stay in Manchester till Sunday, July 14.

12 July 2019 9:59 AM IST

Chasing a modest target of 224, England had a brilliant start as both the openers, Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy, started playing aggressively and formed a 124-run partnership for the opening wicket. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: England crush Australia by 8-wickets to reach final after...

After overpowering the defending champions, England will now face New Zealand in the final of the 2019 World Cup at...

12 July 2019 9:18 AM IST

Rishabh Pant bats during the semifinal against New Zealand in Manchester on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

Promising Pant is here to stay

The pressure weighed humungous on the young shoulders of Pant.

12 July 2019 6:36 AM IST

India captain Virat Kohli throws his bat in frustration after being dismissed by New Zealands Trent Boult on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

ICC world cup 2019: Old Trafourd

After Indian top-order collapsed, onus was on No. 4 slot but again it proved to be the weak link.

12 July 2019 2:36 AM IST

England fast bowler Chris Woakes appeals during the second semifinal against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.(Photo: AFP)

ICC world cup 2019: Woake up call

Pacer Woakes catches Aussies napping, bowls English into final.

12 July 2019 2:32 AM IST

Gallant in defeat

Team India fought back well enough to earn the sympathy of their fans, but fell short of beating New Zealand in the...

12 July 2019 12:00 AM IST

The Surrey opener had made 85 to set England well on their way to a victory target of 224. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

World Cup semi-final: AUS vs ENG; Roy could face action after dissent

Sri Lankan umpire Kumar Dharmasena eventually gave Roy out, prompting the batsman to request a review.

11 July 2019 9:34 PM IST