2019 Icc Cricket World Cup

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In a bid to complete his second run, a diving Ben Stokes, his bat outstretched, accidentally deflected the ball coming from the deep mid-wicket region to the third man boundary. (Photo: AP/ICC Twitter)

Ben Stokes admits he never asked to cancel four runs off the overthrow

One of the biggest turning points of the July 14 final was the overthrow on the fourth ball of the final over bowled by Trent Boult.

31 Jul 2019 11:44 AM

Gavaskar also censured the Indian selection committee by addressing them as 'lame ducks'. (Photo: AFP/PTI)

Gavaskar questions skipper Virat Kohli's position as skipper post World Cup exit

The 70-year-old feels that there should have been a formal meeting to ponder over the reappointment of Kohli.

29 Jul 2019 4:01 PM

Robin also opined that skipper Kohli could have batted at the No. 4 position than his usual No.3 position. (Photo: AFP)

'Ambati Rayudu, Ajinkya Rahane would have been in my World Cup squad': Robin Singh

Robin played one Test and 136 ODIs for India between 1989 and 2001. He scored 2336 runs and took 69 wickets in ODIs.

29 Jul 2019 3:13 PM

England were crowned as the winners due to superior boundary count. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand rugby team takes a dig at ICC's boundary-count rule; see tweet

In the final at Lord's, both New Zealand and England amassed 241 runs on the scoreboard, sending the match into a super over.

29 Jul 2019 1:07 PM

Apart from David Warner and Steve Smith, it was Cameron Bancroft who was banned but he was handed a nine-month ban as opposed to one-year ban for Warner and Smith. (Photo:AFP)

Ricky Ponting happy to see David Warner, Steve Smith perform in World Cup

In 2018, Warner and Smith were banned for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

28 Jul 2019 5:11 PM

As England needed nine runs off three balls, Ben Stokes hit the ball into the deep off Trent Boult and ran for a double. New Zealand's Martin Guptill threw the ball in an attempt to run out Stokes but the ball bounced off Stokes' bat and reached the boundary and England were awarded six runs - two for a double and four for an overthrow. (Photo:AFP)

ICC backs Kumar Dharmasena’s ‘judgemental error’ in World Cup Final

Allardice supported the officiating umpires' decision for awarding six runs instead of five on the overthrow.

28 Jul 2019 11:52 AM

BCCI ethics officer D K Jain had last month ruled that VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly can only choose one out of their multiple cricketing roles they are performing at the moment, including their commentary commitments. (Photo: AFP)

'No review of India's World Cup performance': COA chief

India, who went into the World Cup as one of the favourites, were handed a heartbreaking defeat by New Zealand in the semifinals.

26 Jul 2019 7:21 PM

Neesham in an Instagram post shared pictures with his teammates, including the one where he can be seen consoling Martin Guptill. (Photo: AFP)

'Will not trade New Zealand team for world', says James Neesham

England won the World Cup, while New Zealand won the world. If a third category is added it would be - Neesham won the hearts!

25 Jul 2019 6:17 PM

Akhtar feels that Sarfaraz should not lead the team in any format and he should hand over the baton of captaincy to the youngsters like Haris Sohail or Babar Azam. (Photo: AP/AFP/Twitter)

Shoaib Akhtar feels PCB should make Haris Sohail or Babar Azam the team's captain

Skipper Sarfaraz was trolled and bashed heavily for Pakistan’s poor performance in the World Cup.

25 Jul 2019 3:34 PM

He said the days were not far when the world will respect the green passport and Pakistan will emerge as a great country in the world. (Photo: File)

‘I felt as if I came home after winning World Cup’: Imran Khan as he returns from US

Prime Minister Khan embarked on his three-day visit to the US this week to reset strained bilateral ties with Washington.

25 Jul 2019 2:45 PM

During the 2019 World Cup, the Decision Review System (DRS) also drew heavy flak following a bulk of incorrect decisions and Chappell felt that the DRS should be taken by the umpires than the players. (Photo:AP)

‘Team rank in league table can find World Cup winner if final is tied’: Ian Chappell

According to many cricketers and experts, the ICC’s boundary-count rule was an 'unfair rule'.

24 Jul 2019 4:33 PM

Kohli also revealed that he had a talk with the players after the defeat and told the team that they should be proud of the way they performed and progressed in the mega-event. (Photo: PTI)

Kohli reacts for first time post India's World Cup exit, speaks about new challenges

Virat Kohli and Co. are now geared up to battle against West Indies in the upcoming away series.

24 Jul 2019 4:06 PM

Every time a bowler oversteps, the on-field umpire will refer to the third umpire to check whether the bowler has overstepped the line or not. (Photo: ICC/TWitter)

Replays to call front-foot no ball to be trialled in India: Report

From now on-wards, replays will be used to spot a no-ball instantly by referring to the third umpire after every delivery.

24 Jul 2019 3:53 PM

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum revealed that he found it easier to move on as the 2015 final match wasn’t as close like the 2019 final match. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Brendon McCullum advises New Zealand post the 2019 World Cup loss

The ICC decided to award England as the World Cup Champions on the basis of the boundary-count rule at the end of the super-over.

24 Jul 2019 2:38 PM

New Zealand-born Stokes played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory as he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand. (Photo: AP)

'Williamson will be worthy recipient of New Zealander of the Year award': Ben Stokes

The England all-rounder added that Williamson is an inspirational leader who shows humility and empathy to every situation.

23 Jul 2019 7:38 PM

Jos Buttler also added that he had resisted against his anxiety during the must-win game against India, and also before the World Cup final. (Photo:AFP)

Jos Buttler reveals he was depressed before the India game and before the WC final

England team’s psychologist David Young helped the vice captain to fight against his anxiety and calm his nerves in the World Cup.

23 Jul 2019 4:49 PM

Previously, the British media reported that Ben Stokes requested Dharmasena to not award England the extra four runs. Nevertheless, Kumar Dharmasena cleared the air on the overthrow incident. (Photo: AP/ICC Twitter)

Ben Stokes didn’t request to withdraw the overthrow runs says Kumar Dharmasena

Dharmasena’s decision proved costly as England leveled with the first innings score of New Zealand who also scored 241.

23 Jul 2019 1:31 PM

In the 2019 World Cup, England were on the brink as they lost back-to-back matches against Sri Lanka and Australia, but they were able to defeat India and New Zealand to make it to the semi-finals. (Photo: AP)

'Had a feeling we could win World Cup', says pacer Liam Plunkett

England changed their fortunes around from the 2015 World Cup campaign when they were knocked out in the group stages itself.

23 Jul 2019 12:39 PM

Many former cricketers had criticised the ICC for deciding the World Cup winner on the basis of boundary countback. (Photo: AP)

'World Cup 2019 final was the best and worst day of my cricketing life': Guptill

In the super over, New Zealand needed two runs of the final ball for the win, but Guptill was run-out.

23 Jul 2019 12:18 PM

Colin De Grandhome was the part of the Kiwi team who played the final of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup against England at Lord's on July 14. He took a crucial wicket of Joe Root and returned to the figure of 1-25 in his ten overs. The 33-year-old also bowled the two maiden overs in the final. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cricket Fraternity wishes Colin de Grandhome on his Birthday

In the recently concluded World Cup he amassed 190 runs and scalped six wickets.

23 Jul 2019 11:05 AM

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