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Australia will face Afghanistan for their first World Cup 2019 clash on June 1. (Photo: AP)

Glenn Maxwell opens up on his batting and bowling strategies ahead of World Cup 2019

After competing with India and Pakistan and registering victory over both, Maxwell decided to go to England instead of participating in IPL.

23 May 2019 5:31 PM

Amla will try to make the most of this World Cup as it will likely be his last chance of lifting the coveted trophy. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Hashim Amla is hungrier than ever before to score more runs

The 36-year-old has already played twice in the World Cup (2011, 2015) and this will be his third appearance in the premier tournament.

23 May 2019 9:53 AM

India is ranked second in the ICC team ODI rankings with two batsmen and three bowlers among the top 10. (Photo: File)

Virat Kohli to go into World Cup 2019 as world's number 1 batsman

Virat Kohli retained his top spot in ICC ODI batting rankings with 890 points, followed by Rohit Sharma with 839 points.

22 May 2019 9:21 PM

Shakib now has 359 points, 20 clear of Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, the previous holder of the top ranking, who has now slipped to No. 2. (Photo: File)

Shakib tops ICC ODI all-rounders list, no Indian player in top ten

Shakib, 32, grabbed the top spot just ahead of the ODI World Cup after showcasing fine form during the tri-nation series in Ireland.

22 May 2019 4:49 PM

'It is really a very good initiative for the investors who bring up the economy. This will encourage more investors to make investments here,' Shroff said.

2 Indian businessmen first to get a 10-year-visa of UAE

The new initiative will attract greater foreign investment and stimulate the local economy.

22 May 2019 4:19 PM

The 35-year-old highlighted the importance of warm-up matches before the World Cup and he even praised the format of this year's World Cup, saying it will be more exciting playing the tournament in this format. (Photo: AFP)

'You've got to be prepared for anything': Ross Taylor

The player also cited the Champions Trophy 2017 saying that it is the mindset that actually matters in the big tournaments.

21 May 2019 2:37 PM

The 1267 Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee of the powerful Security Council blacklisted Azhar on May 1. (File Photo)

'Significant achievement' listing Masood Azhar as global terrorist: UNSC

It was a huge victory for India after a decade of relentless efforts to ban the mastermind of several terror attacks against India.

21 May 2019 1:37 PM

Bangladesh will play against Pakistan and India in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 2 at The Oval. (Photo: AFP)

'Bangladesh is stronger within the squad': Coach Steve Rhodes

Bangladesh defeated West Indies in the finals of the Tri-nation series. In the match, Bangladesh was without Shakib Al Hasan.

21 May 2019 12:41 PM

Smith and Warner's year-long international exile following bans for ball-tampering came to an end a couple of month ago. Immediately after returning to action Warner, with 692 runs from 12 innings in the IPL, sounded warning bells to the rival bowlers while Smith showed glimpses of his old touch in the three warm-up matches against New Zealand in Brisbane recently. (Photo: AFP)

'Every teams will be wary of Australia', says Steve Waugh

The defending champions seem to be peaking at the right time. Starting in 2018, Australia had won just three out of 18 ODIs before.

20 May 2019 5:12 PM

Australia will play against England and Sri Lanka in the warm-ups before opening its World Cup title defence against Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Steve Waugh places his bets on David Warner and Steve Smith

Smith and Warner spent a year out of their national team, serving bans for the ball-tampering scandal.

20 May 2019 2:04 PM

Woakes was adjudged Player of the Match in the fifth and final match against Pakistan for his five-wicket haul. (Photo: AP/PTI)

England players will be wary of final selection phone call, says Woakes

England are expected to name its final 15-man squad at the Lord's on May 21.

20 May 2019 11:06 AM

Ngidi feels England would be carrying the pressure for being the hosts when the two teams meet in the curtain-raiser on May 30 at The Oval. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'It would be a dream come true for me to win the World for South Africa', says Ngidi

India had defeated South Africa without its key players with Faf du Plessis, AB de Villiers and Quinton de Kock all ruled out, to win 5-1.

20 May 2019 10:38 AM

The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2019 is one of the world's biggest global sporting events and attracts one million sporting fans who soak up the action in the UK. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC releases official World Cup 2019 song

The song, a collaboration between new artist LORYN and Rudimental will be played in ground and city events across the tournament.

18 May 2019 10:22 AM

Tensions have risen in recent days, with concerns about a potential US-Iran conflict. (Photo:AP)

Iran works to counter US sanctions; says it can hit US warships in gulf 'easily'

Washington has increased economic sanctions and built up its military in the region, accusing Iran of threats to US troops and interests.

18 May 2019 8:32 AM

Activities will include coaching for kids and women's and girls' softball cricket. Some clubs will stream World Cup matches live. (Photo: ANI)

Clubs across England to host Cricket World Cup Family Days

The World Family Days will help to connect clubs, local communities, future players, fans, kids involved in the game and show themselves.

17 May 2019 7:08 PM

West Indies will face Pakistan in their first 2019 World Cup clash which will take place on May 31. (Photo: AFP)

'It will be an all-rounders' World Cup', says Clive Lloyd

The two-time World Cup captain also shared his opinion over selectors' decision of bringing back players such as Andre Russell to the squad.

17 May 2019 7:01 PM

The tournament will run from May 30 to July 14. The semi-finals will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester and Edgbaston in Birmingham on July 9 and 11 respectively, while the Lord's will host the final on July 14. (Photo: ICC))

ICC World Cup winners to earn four million dollars

The total prize pot, which sits at USD 10 million, will see the runners-up assured of USD 2 million.

17 May 2019 6:52 PM

The coverage will also be complemented with a variety of analytical and visual enhancements including the use of Player Tracking. The drone camera will also provide stunning visuals of all venues across England and Wales. There will be a roving Buggy Cam as well, for a ground-level view of proceedings. (Photo: ICC)

Ganguly, Manjrekar in ICC’s top commentary panel for World Cup

ICC TV will cover all 48 matches, including live coverage of all 10 warm-up matches for the 1st time.

17 May 2019 12:01 PM

Leg-spinner Shadab Khan admitted that the bowling department of Pakistan is not up to the mark in the ongoing One-Day International series against England. (Photo: AP)

‘Pakistan bowlers must do well’, says Shadab Khan

The 20-year-old was recently cleared to play at the World Cup after recovering from a viral infection.

16 May 2019 12:02 PM

Recently, Bangladesh Cricket Board announced a 30-member camp and the aim for this camp is to keep the players available for a replacement in the World Cup squad if necessary. (Photo: ANI)

‘I’m available to play at any situation’, says World Cup left-out Imrul Kayes

Imrul Kayes, who did not find a spot in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the upcoming World Cup, said that he is working on his skills.

16 May 2019 9:31 AM

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