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The Australian team was in complete turmoil a year ago after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, involving Steve Smith and David Warner. The two batsman were handed a year-long ban from international cricket. (Photo: AP)

'Great position to be here as compared to 10 months ago': Finch

The defending champions could not have asked for a better preparation going into the World Cup, as they won both their...

28 May 2019 11:06 AM IST

Mohammad Hafeez is nearing his 50. (Photo: AP)

Feels like we're playing at home': Hafeez overwhelmed with support in...

Hafeez said to stop any team from scoring big totals, their team must have a wicket-taking ability.

28 May 2019 10:58 AM IST

Khawaja later emerged to open the batting alongside captain Aaron Finch and continued his push for a spot in the Australian top order with a 105-ball 89. (Photo: AP)

'Australia's form is no fluke': Khawaja

In the run-up to the World Cup, Australia turned their fortunes around when they registered a 3-2 ODI series comeback...

28 May 2019 10:01 AM IST

England will now play their first match of the World Cup on May 30 against South Africa whereas Afghanistan will take on Australia in their opening fixture. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019 warm-ups: England thrash Afghanistan by nine...

England got off to a quickfire start as their openers Roy and Bairstow hammered Afghanistan for regular boundaries.

27 May 2019 8:54 PM IST

MS Dhoni was an automatic cho

Suresh Raina hails MS Dhoni as 'captain' of all captains

Despite quitting ODI and T20 captaincy in 2017, Dhoni still remains the cricketing brain behind the Indian.

27 May 2019 8:07 PM IST

While Kedar injured his left shoulder during the IPL, Shankar was hit in the nets by a Khaleel Ahmed short ball. (Photo: AP/PTI)

World Cup 2019: India set to bounce back against Bangladesh after New...

Kohli is bound to be a worried man if Jadhav and Shankar are unable to get a decent hit against Mashrafe Mortaza's men.

27 May 2019 7:48 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)

ICC World Cup 2019: Angelo Mathews advises Sri Lanka to play with...

Several players of their 15-man squad will be returning after some time on the sidelines, including skipper Dimuth...

27 May 2019 6:36 PM IST

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