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KL Rahuls century in Tuesdays warm-up match against Bangladesh suggested he could be the answer to Indias search for a reliable number four batsman. (Photo:AFP)

Rahul answers India's number four conundrum with Cardiff ton

Batting at number four, Rahul managed only six in Saturday's warm-up match against New Zealand but followed it up with...

29 May 2019 11:34 AM IST

Skipper Kane Williamson and Tom Blundell stitched a 120 run partnership, before Williamson (85) was run out by Fabian Allen in the 26th over with the team still requiring 287 runs for the win. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19 warm-up: West Indies hands New Zealand 91 runs defeat

Chasing a mammoth score of 422, New Zealand lost early wickets and they were reduced to 33 for three.

29 May 2019 11:19 AM IST

England launch the World Cup on Thursday as favourites to bludgeon their way to victory for the first time but will fear a Virat Kohli-inspired India and a hungry Australia. (Photo:AFP)

England expects as host nation launch World Cup party

The host nation have never won the tournament, with the last of their three losing appearances in the final coming in...

29 May 2019 9:32 AM IST

Dale Steyn (Photo: AP)

Dale Steyn ruled out of South Africa's opening World Cup fixture

Steyn picked up a shoulder injury during his brief stint for Royal Challengers.

28 May 2019 9:18 PM IST

Australias success can be credited to the re-formation of the team and system by Border, continuous aggressive captains, and the impact of several prime players, most likely Glenn McGrath, Shane Warne, Justin Langer, Matthew Hayden, Steve Waugh, Adam Gilchrist, Michael Hussey and Ricky Ponting. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Australia squad and player analysis

The Australian cricket team had an amazing run between the 1990s and early 21st as it remained unbeaten in all Ashes and...

28 May 2019 6:29 PM IST

Elaborating on the process of creating this piece of art, Rao said he collected a bunch of tamarind seeds to be moulded in the shape of the cup. (Photo: ANI)

Odisha-based miniature artist carves World Cup trophy on pencil tip

Rao, who hails from Jatni village, also used the opportunity to extend good wishes to the Indian team.

28 May 2019 4:55 PM IST

Brett Lee played with children at Shivaji Park

Allan Border, Brett Lee reveal dark horses of World Cup 2019

The showpiece event, starting May 30, will see all 10 participating teams playing each other in a round-robin manner.

28 May 2019 2:09 PM IST

Lasith Malinga has got the early wicket. (Photo: AP)

'Bowlers will be game changers in World Cup 2019', says Lasith Malinga

The 35-year-old was a vital cog in the IPL franchise Mumbai Indians bowling unit this year.

28 May 2019 12:46 PM IST

International Cricket Council chief executive David Richardson (Photo: AP)

ICC CEO vows to make this World Cup a 'greatest celebration of cricket...

While aiming to entertain the existing cricket fans Richardson also wants to open the doors for new fans and inspire the...

28 May 2019 11:38 AM IST

It was not just the players who amended their way of playing cricket, the game itself witnessed a change in 1987 World Cup when the overs were reduced from 60 to 50. (Photo: ICC/twitter)

Teams' evolving tactics in World Cup

Many batsmen and bowlers have come out with new strategies to refine their game.

28 May 2019 11:30 AM IST

Sri Lanka on Monday lost their second and final practice match to Australia by five wickets at Southampton. Before that, they were beaten by South Africa by 87 runs on Friday in their first warm-up game. (Photo: AFP)

'We'll be on the bowling machine to get used to the conditions':...

Sri Lanka have struggled with the bat, scoring 251 against South Africa, and 239-8 against Australia.

28 May 2019 11:23 AM IST

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