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Sri Lanka will open their World Cup campaign against New Zealand on June 1. (Photo: AFP)

'All well in the team', says Sri Lankan team manager

The team manager Ashantha de Mel said, 'It is absolutely rubbish to say that and there is no truth in this.'

21 May 2019 5:42 PM IST

Mahendra Singh Dhonis inability to set the pace during middle overs will remain a major cause of concern when India take on Australia in a do-or-die second ODI on Tuesday in their bid to keep the three-match series alive. (Photo: AFP)

Ravi Shastri lauds Dhoni ahead of ICC World Cup 2019

India's head coach Ravi Shastri and captain Kohli spoke to the media ahead of team's departure to England to take part...

21 May 2019 4:27 PM IST

England reduced their qualification period from seven years to three, a move they insisted was solely to bring them into line with the rest of the world rather than advance the selection of paceman Archer, whose father is English. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

England announce their final squad for ICC World Cup 2019, Archer gets...

Barbados-born Archer only became qualified for England in March and has played just three one-day internationals.

21 May 2019 3:13 PM IST

Ross Taylor, who went past Nathan Astles ODI hundred tally of 16 tons, claimed a New Zealand record of 17 ODI centuries. (Photo: AFP)

'You've got to be prepared for anything': Ross Taylor

The player also cited the Champions Trophy 2017 saying that it is the mindset that actually matters in the big...

21 May 2019 2:37 PM IST

MS Dhoni stepped down from Indias ODI and T20 captaincy after leading the side over nine years. (Photo: AFP)

'Dhoni will be India's trump card in World Cup': Zaheer Abbas

India grabbed the Twenty20 World Cup under Dhoni's leadership in 2007 apart from winning the ODI World Cup in 2011.

21 May 2019 2:35 PM IST

Zampa, who has played in English conditions following a spell at Essex last summer, said communication is the key to their success. (Photo:PTI)

'Lyon, and I are going to play a huge role in the World Cup': Adam...

Zampa and Lyon snapped 12 wickets between them in the five-match ODI series win over Pakistan in the United Arab...

21 May 2019 2:25 PM IST

For Shankar, he is already geared up for the challenge if asked to bat at number four. (Photo: DC/ AP)

Vijay Shankar reacts on competing with Hardik Pandya in ICC World Cup...

The all-rounder has been projected as a possible candidate for number four slot after some impressive performances...

21 May 2019 2:23 PM IST

Always a dark horse in this showpiece event, Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance but this time they will start as the weakest opponent. (Photo: AFP)

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka needs miracle to emerge as World Cup winners

Sri Lanka have an impressive World Cup record with one title, two runner-up finish and one semifinal appearance.

21 May 2019 2:04 PM IST

Slater occupied a position at the top of the Australian Test batting order for close to a decade, hitting 5,312 runs before his 2004 retirement.

Former Aussie opener Michael Slater kicked off plane

Macquarie Sports Radio, citing eyewitnesses, said the row erupted between Slater and two women as they boarded a flight...

21 May 2019 1:22 PM IST

Violent crime is extremely rare in New Zealand and the Bangladesh Cricket Board said the attacks had now changed their perception about team security on tours. (Photo: AFP)

'Bangladesh is stronger within the squad': Coach Steve Rhodes

Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the finals of the Tri-nation series. In the match, Bangladesh was without Shakib Al...

21 May 2019 12:41 PM IST

The 2003 World Cup winner also said that whosoever get a good start in the World Cup, will have an advantage over the other. (Photo:AFP)

'Go easy on Smith and Warner', Mooen Ali requests fans to behave...

Both Smith and Warner will be returning to high-intensity action at the showpiece event after serving one-year bans.

21 May 2019 12:28 PM IST

MS Dhoni was replaced at the helm with Australias Test skipper Steve Smith. (Photo: AP)

MS Dhoni reveals his post-retirement plan in a viral video

It is believed that Dhoni will announce his retirement from the 50-over format post the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup.

21 May 2019 12:28 PM IST