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Afghanistan penetrated through the 2019 ICC World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe to be the ultimate winners of the tournament, and hence qualified for the England and Wales-based showpiece event. (Photo: AFP)

Afghan World Cup cricketers bring joy to war-torn nation

The Afghan team has enjoyed a remarkable rise over the past decade and are currently seventh in the Twenty20 rankings.

31 May 2019 11:04 AM IST

Du Plessis admitted they were outplayed in all facets of the game by England. (Photo: AFP)

'We need to move on quickly from England loss': Faf du Plessis

South Africa were thrashed by 104 runs by favourites England in the opening match of the ICC World Cup, which began at...

31 May 2019 10:55 AM IST

England next takes on Pakistan in the World Cup on June 3. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2019: ENG vs SA; Ben Stokes takes spectacular one-handed...

The left-hander scored 89 runs with the bat and picked up two wickets with the ball, picking up the Man of the Match...

31 May 2019 10:42 AM IST

Pakistans Mohammad Hafeez attends a training session at Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in Nottingham on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Battle of equals

Pakistan seek win against resurgent Windies after their ten ODI losses in a row.

31 May 2019 1:54 AM IST

Atif finished with second top wicket-taker in the tournament with 12 wickets in seven matches.

Attarwala with lasting fragrance

From not being able to afford spiked shoes, left-arm medium pacer Atif has kept the passion on despite hinderances.

31 May 2019 1:38 AM IST

Sanath Jayasuriya and Romesh Kaluwithara

Evolution of team tactics

As the game continues to develop and teams constantly look for an edge, we could well see another innovation in 2019.

31 May 2019 12:22 AM IST

Stokes was one of four England batsmen who got to 50 on a tricky surface, with captain Eoin Morgan (57), Jason Roy (54) and Root (51) all out soon after reaching the landmark. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC 2019: Stokes helps England thrash SA by 104 runs in World Cup...

The all-rounder top-scored with 89 in England's 311 for eight, held a brilliant catch in the outfield and took two for...

30 May 2019 11:18 PM IST

Amla had several minutes of on-field treatment before walking off. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs SA; Amla retires hurt after being hit by...

Amla had made five when he missed an intended pull off the fast bowler and the ball crashed into the grill of his helmet

30 May 2019 8:28 PM IST

During the teams practice session, skipper Virat Kohli was earlier seen practising with the spinners but later moved on to face the pace attack in the nets.(Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: India prepare for their clash against South Africa

Virat Kohli, Shikhar Dhawan and 2011 winning-captain MS Dhoni spent time in the nets enhancing their skills.

30 May 2019 8:01 PM IST

South Africas Imran Tahir celebrates getting out Sri Lankas Chamara Kapugedera leg before wicket during the ICC Champions Trophy, Group B cricket match between South Africa and Sri Lanka at The Oval, London. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Tahir becomes first spinner to bowl first over in...

Tahir deceived Bairstow with a googly as the opener ended up giving a catch to wicket-keeper Quinton de Kock without...

30 May 2019 7:40 PM IST

Many cricket experts and legends have termed England as favourites to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC World Cup 2019: ENG vs SA: England sets a decent target of 312 for...

England: 311/8; Jofra Archer 7(3) , Liam Plunkett 9(6); Imran Tahir 2/61, Andile Phelukwayo 1/44.

30 May 2019 7:06 PM IST

Pakistans pace spearhead Mohammad Amir (Photo: AP)

'Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut', says Pakistan captain...

Amir, who missed the 2011 and 2015 WC due to a five-year ban for spot-fixing, was seen bowling using his full run-up in...

30 May 2019 6:59 PM IST