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International Cricket Council (ICC) in a tweet gave a hint that this match was probably Gayle's last ODI appearance. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Chris Gayle misses out on becoming highest ODI scorer for West Indies

The 39-year-old was just 17 runs shy of surpassing Lara's 10348 runs and becoming the highest run-scorer for West Indies.

05 Jul 2019 12:00 PM

Gayle played the last match of his fifth and final World Cup against Afghanistan. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'World to miss Gayle era when he will retire': WI teammates

The West Indies legend has decided to end his international career after playing the home series against India next month.

05 Jul 2019 11:57 AM

West Indies came close to winning against New Zealand when Brathwaite had hit a brilliant century, but fell short by five runs. They also suffered a narrow defeat against Australia. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We need to follow England to build team for 2023 WC': Braithwaite

After starting with a bang against Pakistan, Windies ended their run with a 23-run win over Afghanistan to register their 2nd win in the WC.

05 Jul 2019 11:29 AM

Malinga said his team is in a good position but could not qualify for the semi-finals as their two matches were washed out. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Dhoni should play for another one or two years': Malinga

Considered as India's best finisher, Dhoni has been facing severe criticism for his baffling batting approach against England.

05 Jul 2019 11:01 AM

Last week, Gayle had indicated that he could retire from international after the series against India next month. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Disappointed to end World Cup campaign without reaching semis': Gayle

The win will hardly be any consolation for Windies, who started the tournament on a high, but are going back with only 2 wins from 9 games.

05 Jul 2019 10:38 AM

Opener Evin Lewis celebrated his return to the team with 58 and Nicholas Pooran also made 58, his third 50-plus score of the tournament. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Windies win in final group match versus Afghanistan

West Indies could have been in bigger trouble but Rashid Khan dropped a sitter at mid-wicket off Zadran when Hope was on five.

05 Jul 2019 8:52 AM

Aghanistan too have made two changes, leaving out Hamid Hassan and Hashmatullah Shahidi to give a game to Dawlat Zadran and Sayed Shirzad. (Photo: cricketworldcup/twitter)

ICC CWC'19: West Indies win toss, elect to bat first

West Indies have brought in Evin Lewis and Evin Lewis and Kemar Roach in place of Sunil Ambris and Shannon Gabriel.

04 Jul 2019 5:59 PM

The seam-bowling all-rounder has effortlessly dispelled any shred of doubt with a string of stellar performances with the ball. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Is Hardik Pandya the fifth bowler India was looking for?

Pandya bowled his full 10 overs against Australia, Afghanistan, England and Bangladesh.

04 Jul 2019 4:08 PM

Scaloni laughed when asked about whether Messi will play or not, and stated that nothing is confirmed apart from Aguero. (Photo: AFP)

'Sergio Aguero will play against Brazil', confirms Argentina coach

Aguero has played in the first three matches for Argentina and scored one goal and creating two chances for forwards to strike.

02 Jul 2019 4:00 PM

Wahab, who took 2/29 and was unbeaten on 15 in his side's three-wicket victory over Afghanistan here on Saturday, says the relentless mentality of his team is behind its remarkable resurgence.(Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We don't talk about 1992 that much': Wahab Riaz

Imran Khan led Pakistan to their first and only World Cup victory 27 years ago and the exact pattern of wins, losses and washouts.

30 Jun 2019 5:54 PM

Brazil will now face Argentina on July 3 in the Copa America semi-finals. (Photo: AFP)

Thiago Silva wants Neymar to stay in PSG

Neymar was ruled out from the tournament after he faced an ankle injury during Brazil's friendly match against Qatar on June 6.

30 Jun 2019 5:29 PM

Brazil will compete against Argentina on July 3. (Photo: AP)

'Messi is the greatest player in history': Thiago Silva

Silva also stated that it is Messi's unpredictability which makes it even more difficult for other players to stop him.

30 Jun 2019 2:35 PM

"We had the feeling they weren't targeting every bowler," said Naib (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Gulbadin Naib defends costly decision to bowl himself against Pakistan

Pakistan edged home by three wickets with two balls to spare at Headingley but the contest turned in the 46th over, bowled by Naib.

30 Jun 2019 10:40 AM

Afridi, who had starred in Pakistan's win over New Zealand, was impressive upfront as well as in the death overs, ending with figures of four for 47 in 10 overs.(Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: Afghanistan batsmen disappoint, Afridi shines again with four

Contributions from Asghar Afghan (42 off 35) and Najibullah Zadran (42 off 54) gave the bowlers something to bowl at.

29 Jun 2019 7:21 PM

The former skipper praised Lasith Malinga's match-winning spells, during which he picked up four big English wickets. (Photo: AFP)

'Felt team was playing with fear but England win should change that': Mahela

Defending a relatively modest target of 233, Sri Lanka bowled out favourites England for 212 for a 20-run win

22 Jun 2019 1:45 PM

Malinga's haul saw him become just the fourth bowler to take 50 wickets at the World Cup (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Legend' Malinga too much for England at World Cup

The veteran paceman took four for 43 as Sri Lanka, defending a seemingly modest total of 232-9

22 Jun 2019 1:37 PM

For all his disappointment, Jos Buttler remains adamant that England will be a different side come their next game, against Australia at Lord's on Tuesday. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We've played like that after a long time': Jos Buttler after shock loss

England lacked their usual intensity with the bat as they failed to chase what appeared a relatively modest target of 233 at Headingley.

22 Jun 2019 11:15 AM

Malinga, who finished with figures of 4-43, became only the fourth bowler to capture 50 or more wickets in the competition after Australia’s Glenn McGrath (71), his compatriot Muttiah Muralitharan (68) and Pakistan’s Wasim Akram (55). (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Lasith Malinga rips apart England

Chasing 233 for victory on a slow track, England struggled against veteran Malinga’s variations before they fell to their second defeat.

22 Jun 2019 10:54 AM

Torres has put an end to his 18-year long career with different clubs. (Photo: AFP)

Fernando Torres announces retirement from football

Torres had scored almost 300 goals for the club and the country that led him to win eight major trophies.

21 Jun 2019 2:47 PM

Moeen Ali, 32, has played a key role in England's rise to the top of the ODI rankings after they crashed out of the 2015 World Cup in the first round. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'I'm proud to be a part of England's ODI revolution': Moeen Ali

England, finalists in 1979, 1987 and 1992, have never won the 50-over World Cup but Moeen said that they are hoping for glory on home turf.

21 Jun 2019 9:58 AM

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