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Wicketkeeper-batsman Buttler has excelled for England with his aggressive style of batting. (Photo: AFP)

Justin Langer hails Jos Buttler as new MS Dhoni

Buttler has scored 3728 runs at an average of 41.42 and a strike-rate of 120.25 in 137 matches.

24 Jun 2019 5:35 PM IST

Some former Test players have, however, advised the PCB not to rely on the same old faces when making changes after the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Mohsin Khan tipped to return as chief selector or team manager of...

Mohsin, who was head coach and also the chief selector in 2012, recently stepped down as head of the PCB's Cricket...

24 Jun 2019 5:21 PM IST

Victory for Bangladesh would move them into fifth place in the 10-team table. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: BAN vs AFG; Shakib becomes leading run scorer of World Cup

Afghanistan became the first team to be eliminated after an agonising 11-run loss against India on Saturday.

24 Jun 2019 5:01 PM IST

The five matches in four days, perhaps the some of the most easily predictable ones of the tournament, turned out to be really close fixtures. (Photo: AFP / AP / PTI)

How the World Cup turned upside down in 4 days

The thought of West Indies, Pakistan or Sri Lanka beating England to the top-four before the semi-finals has now become...

24 Jun 2019 4:30 PM IST

India will start their Windies tour from August 3 and play three T20s, three ODIs and two Test matches. (Photo: AP)

Kohli, Bumrah likely to be rested for West Indies tour

India will start their Windies tour from August 3 and play three T20's, three ODI's and two Test matches.

24 Jun 2019 4:15 PM IST

David Warner and Aaron Finch have been by far the most productive opening partnership in this World Cup and they again did their foundation job, eschewing too many high-risk shots to put on 121. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Finch credits coach Justin Langer for Australia's ODI...

Australia have won five matches in the premier tournament and sits on the second position on the points table.

24 Jun 2019 3:10 PM IST

Pakistan will next take face New Zealand on June 26 at Edgbaston. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur confident they will qualify...

Pakistan bowled well in the tournament, their batting was also decent but their fielding always comes under scrutiny.

24 Jun 2019 2:59 PM IST

Champions Trophy was contested among top eight teams in 2013 and the group stage involved two groups. (Photo: Rohit Sharma/Twitter)

Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina recall India's triumph in Champions Trophy...

The Men in Blue had defeated England in the finals of Champions Trophy by five runs.

24 Jun 2019 2:38 PM IST

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur hoped the win against his native country would spark a revival of 1992. (Photo: AFP)

'Last Sunday I wanted to commit suicide': Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur

The team faced a difficult build-up to the game at Lord's as they simply could not escape the nightmare of being beaten...

24 Jun 2019 1:58 PM IST

Akhtar, however, showered praise on Haris Sohail, who scored a 59-ball 89 during Pakistans convincing 49-run win over South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Shoaib Akhtar tells Babar Azam to play like Kohli

Akhtar said while Azam has been scoring some crucial runs for Pakistan, he fails to go the full distance.

24 Jun 2019 1:36 PM IST

Despite falling just short in their response, the Afghanistan skipper was optimistic about his spinners as they seek their first win of the competition. (Photo: AFP)

'We are drowned, but we'll take you with us': Gulbadin Naib warns...

The Tigers will need to win against Afghanistan to remain in contention for a semifinal berth.

24 Jun 2019 1:18 PM IST

Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (Photo Cricket world cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to watch out in Afghanistan-Bangladesh clash

On June 22, Afghanistan lost to India by 11 runs after they nearly pulled off a stunning upset against the Men in Blue

24 Jun 2019 1:07 PM IST