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Kane Williamson said that he is pleased to have the New Zealand squad back together as the team last played an ODI against Bangladesh in February. (Photo: Tom Latham/Twitter)

New Zealand star Tom Latham to miss ICC World Cup 2019 warm-ups

The gloveman sustained an injury to his finger during a match against Australia XI, before flying to the UK for the...

24 May 2019 2:54 PM IST

Virender Sehwag also congratulated Modi for getting a mandate in the worlds largest democracy. (Photo: AP)

Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar congratulate Narendra Modi; see...

Apart from Kohli, many cricketers and other sports personalities have also extended their congratulatory messages to PM...

24 May 2019 2:42 PM IST

England will play against South Africa in the curtain-raiser at The Oval in London. (Photo: Sachin Tendulkar FC/Twitter)

Have a look at ten greatest World Cup matches of all time

The 12th edition of the World Cup is scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom from May 30 to July 14.

24 May 2019 2:25 PM IST

The 2015 World Cup showed a new side of Bangladesh as they defeated England by 15 runs. With that win Bangladesh progressed to the next stage, but then they endured a heavy defeat at the hands of India in the quarter finals. (Photo: AFP)

Confident Bangladesh set to test top sides at ICC World Cup 2019

The evolution of Bangladesh is uncontested and the heavyweights are aware that the 'passionate Tigers' pose a serious...

24 May 2019 1:33 PM IST

Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh picks up his favourites for ICC World Cup 2019

Harbhajan, who last played for India in 2016, has featured in three 50-over World Cups and two finals.

24 May 2019 1:21 PM IST

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

'England is the strongest side of ICC World Cup 2019': Virat Kohli

All ten teams will play each other in a new-look round-robin stage, with the top four qualifying for the semi-finals.

24 May 2019 1:08 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)

Sangakkara laments Sri Lanka's 'chaotic' build-up to World Cup

The 1996 champions head into this year's edition in England, which starts next week, having lost eight of their last...

24 May 2019 1:05 PM IST

Team India members celebrate after winning the T20 series against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

ICC World Cup: India look to sort no 4 position when they face NZ in...

Kohli's men will start the tournament among the favourites alongside England and Australia.

24 May 2019 12:49 PM IST

Pakistan have bolstered their pace attack with the late inclusion of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz and received a boost when leg-spinner Shadab Khan, who suffered a bout of hepatitis, was declared fit earlier this month. (Photo: AFP)

Inconsistent Pakistan chases World Cup with an aim to shut up critics

Sarfraz and his men must heed the advice from someone who famously galvanised a traditionally fractious side to World...

24 May 2019 12:34 PM IST

Asif Ali will soon be returning to UK to join Pakistan national team for the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

'I want to remember my daughter as a warrior', says Pakistan's batsman...

The 28-year-old right-hand batsman flew from England to join his wife and brother who had brought the little daughter at...

24 May 2019 12:32 PM IST

Steve Smith marched off unbeaten after a 275-ball knock of 102, having nudged Australia to 263 for four and a lead of 99 runs before the captains called it off midway through the final session.(Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith ready to pick up where he left off at World Cup 2019

While the Test format is where Smith has really excelled, he has also been formidable in one-day internationals, where...

24 May 2019 12:21 PM IST

Chris Gayles recent form promises batting fireworks from the swashbuckling opener in his fifth and final World Cup and offers plenty of hope to a West Indies team finally showing signs of a resurgence. (Photo: AFP)

West Indies to be an aggressive but unpredictable team at the World...

Throughout their struggles at test level in recent decades, however, they have remained a dynamic 20-over outfit.

24 May 2019 12:21 PM IST