AB de Villiers believes South Africa can still win WC
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Three losses in their first three games in the 2019 edition of the World Cup has opened a can of worms in the South African unit. It has been revealed…
World Cup 2019
No regret in rejecting ABD’s offer: CSA selection convenor
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) With the revelation that former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers had proposed coming out of retirement to play for the Proteas in the 2019 World Cup, Cricket South Africa…
India most searched team of World Cup, reveals study
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The Indian cricket team has grabbed the most searched team recognition on the Internet for the ongoing World Cup, while England have bagged the second position out of the 10…
West Indies opt to bowl against Australia
Trent Bridge, June 6 (IANS) West Indies skipper Jason Holder won the toss against Australia and asked them to bat first at Trent Bridge on Thursday. Windies make one change while Australia go in unchanged….
Unpredictable Pakistan face Lankan challenge
Bristol, June 6 (IANS) Buoyed by their comprehensive win over tournament favourites England, Pakistan will look to carry on the momentum when they take on Sri Lanka in their third World Cup game at the…
AB de Villiers had offered to play WC, but CSA refused
Johannesburg, June 6 (IANS) Former South Africa batsman AB de Villiers had offered to come out of retirement for the ongoing World Cup, but it was turned down by Cricket South Africa. According to a…
KP’s golden words for right-handers to tackle Bumrah
New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has offered a piece of advice to all batters, especially right-handers — to help tackle Indian fast bowling spearhead and ICC world no 1. Jasprit…
Dhoni sports ‘Balidaan Badge’ on gloves in WC
Southampton, June 6 (IANS) Indias opening game in the ongoing World Cup saw former skipper M.S. Dhoni once again profess his love for the security forces after he was spotted with regimental dagger insignia of…
Boom, Boom, Bumrah staying true to pace spearhead tag
By Aakash Kumar Southampton, June 6 (IANS) “Jasprit Bumrah was special”…these were the words legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar used while praising the young pacer who demolished the South African top-order in Indias opening game of…
Change-room is hurting, guys are down: du Plessis
Southampton (England), June 6 (IANS) After conceding their third consecutive defeat in the ongoing World Cup, South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has admitted that the environment in the dressing room is not great and…
We need to address soft dismissals: Kane Williamson
London, June 6 (IANS) After registering a narrow-win over Bangladesh in their second game of the ongoing World Cup, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson called on his batters to bat with more responsibility and avoid…
It was a professional win: Virat Kohli
Southampton (England), June 6 (IANS) Following a resounding victory over South Africa, India skipper Virat Kohli praised his team for coming out with a highly professional performance in their World Cup opener at the Ageas…
Rohit ton helps India thrash South Africa by 6 wickets
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) Rohit Sharma went past Sourav Ganguly and also became the first Asian batsman to hit a hundred in this World Cup so far, as India cruised to a six-wicket victory over…
Bumrah reveals secret behind Indian bowlers’ success
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) Premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah said the Indian quicks were looking to bowl “Test match lengths” on The Rose Bowl wicket against South Africa in their World Cup opener on Wednesday. Bumrah,…
Symcox upset with lacklustre South Africa batting
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) Former South Africa off-spinner Pat Symcox came down heavily on the batters as they failed to put up a decent show against India in their World Cup fixture on Wednesday. Having…
Chahal leads show as India restrict SA to 227/9
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) India restricted South Africa to 227/9 in their opening match of the 2019 World Cup. Yuzvendra Chahal was the chief tormentor for the tottering Proteas batting line-up, picking four wickets while…
Chahal registers best figures this WC, walks the talk
Southampton, June 5 (IANS) Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web around the South Africa batsmen on Wednesday and returned with the best figures in this World Cup so far — 4/51 from his 10 overs….
Kiwis win toss, opt to field against Bangladesh
London, June 5 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to bowl first against Bangladesh at the Kennington Oval on Wednesday. Coming on the back of wins, both teams did not…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes Kohli & boys luck
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian cricket team as they began their World Cup campaign against South Africa in the United Kingdom on Wednesday. “As #TeamIndia begins it’s #CWC19…
ICC posts illustration of Kohli on throne, fans unhappy
New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has raised eyebrows by posting an illustration of India skipper Virat Kohli sitting on a throne with a crown on his head and a bat…