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In 2008, the Indian side showed its real power after it defeated World Champions Australia in a tri-series final. (Photo: AP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: India squad and player analysis

The Indian cricket team made its presence felt at the international cricket when it won its first maiden world cup title...

27 May 2019 5:57 PM IST

The Film Shed in Londons trendy east end hosted the 10 captains ahead of the 2019 tournament. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

'More than one lakh women have bought World Cup tickets', says ICC

The organisers hope that the tournament will inspire the youth to take up the sport.

27 May 2019 5:30 PM IST

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath laughs as hes shown a red card by umpire Billy Bowden during a T20 in 2005.

Australian legend Glenn McGrath picks his World Cup 2019 favourites

McGrath retired from international cricket after winning the Player of the Tournament in Australia's victorious 2007...

27 May 2019 5:12 PM IST

New Zealand, considered perennial dark horses, know how to punch above their weight. (Photo: AP)

'Will do everything we can to win World Cup this time': says Martin...

New Zealand started the warm-up games with a bang, slaying tournament giants India by six-wickets and 77 balls to spare...

27 May 2019 4:33 PM IST

England and Wales Cricket Board allowing its players to play in IPL has also helped them take their game a few notches higher. (Photo: AP)

ICC World Cup 2019: England have best chance to win their maiden title

The team has since started playing an aggressive brand of cricket and has earmarked match-winners, specific to the...

27 May 2019 4:22 PM IST

Woods injury-plagued career has been blighted by a history of repeated ankle problems but hospital scans saw the 29-year-old given the all clear for Thursdays opening match of the World Cup.

England's Mark Wood cleared for World Cup 2019 opener against South...

The Durham quick left the field early while running into bowl during Saturday's warm-up defeat by Australia in...

27 May 2019 2:59 PM IST

Lasith Malinga absolved the Lankan batsmen from any blame, highlighting that they are still gaining in experience and it was the bowlers job to contain the scoring on a flat batting track. (Photo: AFP)

'I will be trying and that would be special': Malinga on taking World...

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit, claiming 16 wickets to help his side...

27 May 2019 2:37 PM IST

Arjun Tendulkar on previous occasions bowled to the Indian team in the nets be it during the Champions Trophy in England in 2017 or before the T20 versus Sri Lanka in December 2017. (Photo:PTI)

Sachin passes his dad's advice to his son

The cricketer's son, Arjun Tendulkar, played in the recently concluded T20 Mumbai League and shone with both ball and...

27 May 2019 2:01 PM IST

Shakib has always had a hot-and-cold relationship with the media, who have criticised him for a lack of control over his temper and accused him of letting his achievements go to his head.

'Shakib has got a point to prove', says Steve Rhodes

The talented all-rounder, according to Bangladesh coach was falling off the radar a bit but is now slowly getting back...

27 May 2019 12:34 PM IST

Trent Boult & Co look to test their bowling attack against destructive...

Trent Boult, who took three early wickets, bowled against India, showed how vital it was to exploit what swing is...

27 May 2019 12:02 PM IST

Amla, one of South Africas greatest Test match players, scored 65 and 51 not out respectively in the two warm-up games against Sri Lanka and West Indies (rain affected) and will be keen to add to his tally of 27 ODI hundreds. (Photo:AP)

'Scoring is up to me but playing in the Xi is not on me', says Hashim...

However with young Aiden Markram in the side, there is competition as to who would open with Quinton de Kock.

27 May 2019 11:14 AM IST

Steve Smith in action at Southampton

'Hostile welcome adds more pressure but we were fully prepared': Alex...

Chants of 'cheat' accompanied Smith as he came out to bat in Southampton but he smashed 116 to guide Australia to a...

27 May 2019 11:04 AM IST