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Maxwell further stated that he is now doing the right things and training well. The all-rounder failed to leave his mark in the World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Runs are not far away', says Glenn Maxwell

The 30-year-old all-rounder has the highest score of 46 runs against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

05 Jul 2019 11:41 AM

Afghanistan’s wicket keeper batsman Ikram Ali Khil broke a record set by Sachin Tendulkar 27 years ago in a a World Cup match against Zimbabwe. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Ikram Ali Khil breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s 27-year old record

Ikram became the youngest player to score 80 runs in a World Cup match, beating Indian legend Sachin Tendulkar's record set 27 years ago.

05 Jul 2019 11:32 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

The team has effectively been in knockout mode for their last two matches, with wins over India and New Zealand guaranteeing their place in the last four. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We have a point to prove': Trevor Bayliss

A last-over defeat by Windies saw England end as 2nd in the 2016 World T-20. A year later they lost to Pakistan in Champions Trophy semis.

05 Jul 2019 11:19 AM

Both Smith and Warner have been subjected to repeated booing by English crowds during the World Cup -- the pair's first major international tournament since their suspensions ended. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'David Warner, Steve Smith ready to face South Africa': Justin Langer

Then-captain Smith and Warner, his deputy, were hit with year-long bans by Cricket Australia for their roles in a sandpaper scandal.

05 Jul 2019 11:03 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

Australia’s Peter Handscomb has been confirmed as a replacement for injured top-order batsman Shaun Marsh in their Cricket World Cup squad, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Shaun Marsh sustains wrist injury, Peter Handscomb replaces him

Handscomb, 28, has played 21 one-day internationals for Australia, with a century and four fifties to his name.

05 Jul 2019 9:59 AM

A win would mean Australia stayed in Manchester for a semi-final on Tuesday which would almost certainly be against New Zealand -- a team Australia have already defeated during this tournament and the side they beat in the 2015 final. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC'19: There's 'nothing dead' in World Cup match vs South Africa, says Langer

Victory over the Proteas at Old Trafford would ensure the defending champions remain top of the standings.

05 Jul 2019 9:40 AM

Sarfaraz Ahmed speaks during a press conference at Lord's cricket ground. (Photo; AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Miracles do happen, I think we can post 400 or 500 runs': Sarfaraz Ahmed

Pakistan require an outlandishly big victory but if Bangladesh bat first, their chances of catching New Zealand will be gone.

05 Jul 2019 9:26 AM

New Zealand sorely missed Lockie Ferguson in Wednesday’s comprehensive defeat by England and need the right-arm quick back to lift their bowling in the semi-finals of the Cricket World Cup, former captain Daniel Vettori has said. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'New Zealand need Lockie Ferguson to lift bowling in semis': Vettori

Ferguson’s absence denied skipper Kane Williamson the luxury of using their leading wicket-taker in small bursts to dent their opposition.

05 Jul 2019 9:03 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

Former Zimbabwean cricketer Tatenda Taibu poses with his book Keeper Of Faith.

Tatenda Taibu, the keeper of faith

Taibu was trying to carry on with his life in Zimbabwe, but an incident involving his wife forced into exile.

05 Jul 2019 1:56 AM

Rishabh Pant plays a shot during his knock of 48 in the group stage match against Bangladesh at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday. (Photo: AFP)

World Cup 2019: Middle-Order Muddle

Rishabh Pant seems to have sealed the Number 4 spot as the left-hander’s presence in the middle upsets the bowling plans.

05 Jul 2019 1:50 AM

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