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Australia have won two back-to-back ODI series -- in India and against Pakistan -- in the run up to World Cup and Maxwell has played an important role, hitting three half-centuries in their 5-0 series win in the UAE. (Photo: AP)

'Maxwell's all-round performance will be key to Australia's success in...

A spell at Lancashire has also helped him adapt to the English conditions before the mega event.

28 May 2019 11:15 AM IST

Mohammad Hafeez is nearing his 50. (Photo: AP)

Feels like we're playing at home': Hafeez overwhelmed with support in...

Hafeez said to stop any team from scoring big totals, their team must have a wicket-taking ability.

28 May 2019 10:58 AM IST

Khawaja later emerged to open the batting alongside captain Aaron Finch and continued his push for a spot in the Australian top order with a 105-ball 89. (Photo: AP)

'Australia's form is no fluke': Khawaja

In the run-up to the World Cup, Australia turned their fortunes around when they registered a 3-2 ODI series comeback...

28 May 2019 10:01 AM IST

Bumrah managed to get 16 wickets in 16 matches of IPL 2019. (Photo: AFP)

Delhi HC defers PIL against BCCI and IPL

The plea which was filed by social activist Sudhir Sharma alleged that auctioning of players in the IPL is illegal and...

28 May 2019 9:25 AM IST

Khawaja later emerged to open the batting alongside captain Aaron Finch and continued his push for a spot in the Australian top order with a 105-ball 89. (Photo: AP)

Khawaja steers Australia to a comfortable warm up win versus Sri Lanka

Khawaja limped off after being hit on the knee while fielding.

28 May 2019 9:04 AM IST

Suresh Raina and Mahendra Singh Dhoni

MS Dhoni is the captain of all captains: Suresh Raina

On paper he's not the captain. On the ground he's the captain for Virat I think, the out-of-favour India batsman said.

28 May 2019 12:55 AM IST

Virat Kohli has some crucial batting issues to sort out in the warm-up game against Bangladesh on Tuesday. (Photo: AP)

World Cup 2019: Tigers on the prowl

The six-wicket defeat against New Zealand however won't be a big worry for Virat Kohli as he has some bigger issues to...

28 May 2019 12:43 AM IST

5 memorable moments

The Cricket World Cup has produced many thrilling contests in its 44-year history. We recall five of the most memorable...

28 May 2019 12:29 AM IST

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...

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

27 May 2019 8:54 PM IST

MS Dhoni was an automatic cho

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 IST

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...

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 IST

However, during the 1996 World Cup, the Sri Lankan team entered the marquee event as underdogs, and ended the tournament as winners, as the Arjuna Ranatunga-led team rattled the Aussies to lift their first World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

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

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

27 May 2019 6:36 PM IST