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All out for 179 in the 40th over, India were then unable to contain New Zealands batsmen and a 114-run stand from skipper Kane Williamson (67) and Ross Taylor (71) helped them to victory with nearly 13 overs to spare. (Photo:AFP)

Virat Kohli sees positives in lower order despite WC warm up loss vs...

Twice champions India slumped to 39-4 in the 11th over before all-rounders Hardik Pandya (30), Ravindra Jadeja (54)...

26 May 2019 4:12 PM IST

Pakistan go into the World Cup having suffered 10 successive ODI defeats and were also beaten by Afghanistan in the warm-up match of the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

'Pakistan can break their six-match losing streak in WC against...

Pakistan have never won against India in a World Cup match.

26 May 2019 4:02 PM IST

Gary Stead modified the all-out attack with the bat that propelled New Zealand to their maiden World Cup final four years ago for this years tournament after a successor to Brendon McCullum failed to emerge. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand aims to shed 'dark horse' tag

Having made the semi-finals six times and the final in their best showing four years ago, NZ now want to know how it...

26 May 2019 3:50 PM IST

West Indies captain Jason Holder gives instructions to teammates during the fourth ODI cricket match against India at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua and Barbuda. (Photo: AP)

'It's a case of creating our own legacy': Jason Holder on World Cup

Windies have a proud history at the World Cup, winning the first two editions of the tournament and making the final of...

26 May 2019 1:20 PM IST

Boult was the joint leading wicket-taker in the 2015 edition with 22 scalps from nine matches. (Photo:AFP)

'We will take some confidence out of win against India': Boult

Boult was the wrecker-in-chief, returning impressive figures of 4/33 to bowl out India for 179 in under 40 overs at the...

26 May 2019 1:13 PM IST

Border said the English man has driven England to the top of ODI cricket with daring game plans. (Photo: ANI)

Allan Border shares his top World Cup captains

The 1987 World Cup winning captain said that Kohli has impressed him as he wears his heart on his sleeves.

26 May 2019 12:53 PM IST

Ravindra Jadeja dragged his team to 177 for the loss of nine before losing his wicket. (Photo:AFP)

We still have lots of time to work': Jadeja after warm-up match loss...

India were at 77 for the loss of five when Jadeja came out to bat.

26 May 2019 12:45 PM IST

Wood dismissed Australian captain Aaron Finch for 14 in his third over before leaving the field in the middle of his fourth over. (Photo:AP)

Mark Wood survives injury scare, leaves field with a left foot...

Mark Wood has been troubled by ankle injuries throughout his career.

26 May 2019 12:35 PM IST

Henry, with 78 wickets in 43 ODIs, is part of Kiwis 15-man ICC Mens Cricket World Cup squad. (Photo:AFP)

Matt henry reveals his best bowling partners

Henry made his Test debut at the Lord's, is looking forward to performing in the forthcoming marquee event.

26 May 2019 12:25 PM IST

Smith scored 89 not out and 91 not out against New Zealand in warm-up games in Brisbane earlier this month before scoring 116 from 102 balls on Saturday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

Steve smith underanged by England fans' 'cheats' chant

Smith scored a century in Australia's 12-run win over England in a warm-up game in Southampton, continuing his run of...

26 May 2019 12:11 PM IST

Smith hit eight fours and three sixes in his 116 off 102 balls before he was caught and bowled by Tom Curran in the final over. (Photo:AFP)

Australia edges past depleted England to win World Cup warm up game by...

Chasing a target of 298 to win, England were bowled out for 285 in the final over.

26 May 2019 11:57 AM IST

Ross Taylor then top scored with 71 as the 2015 finalists coasted to 180-4 in 38 overs. (Photo:AFP)

New Zealand's WC warm-up win against India means nothing says Ross...

New Zealand skittled India out for 179 in the 40th over, with only all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja's 54 saving the...

26 May 2019 11:23 AM IST