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The home team is coming off a massive win over Afghanistan at Old Trafford, where skipper Eoin Morgan belted a record 17 sixes. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Top-ranked England aim to go back atop World Cup standings

The weather forecast is for a mostly cloudy but fine day with a top of 18 Celsius.

21 Jun 2019 2:55 PM

Just before the 2019 general elections, he joined the Bhartiya Janata Party and won the election contesting from East Delhi seat. (Photo: File)

'Yoga more beneficial than work out', says Gautam Gambhir

The 37-year-old batsman played for more than 15 years for India and scored 4154 runs in 58 Test matches.

21 Jun 2019 2:37 PM

Pakistan’s next match, against South Africa, is at The Oval on Sunday. (Photo: Twitter)

Experts provide practical tips to Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz to prevent yawning

Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed was caught on the wrong foot when he was seen yawning on camera in the middle of India vs Pakistan game.

21 Jun 2019 2:25 PM

The previous match was reduced by 10-overs in the second innings after the rain interfered in the match many times, but luckily, India was able to play a full-fledged 40-overs match. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: India vs Afghanistan pre-match weather forecast

The conditions for tomorrow’s match are most likely to be sunny until 12 pm BST.

21 Jun 2019 1:46 PM

Speaking exclusively over telephone from London, he says, "I should be fit in six weeks time, but two months off." (Photo: AP)

Indian-origin bowler hoping to be stronger at nets after getting hit by David Warner

The 23-year-old JP had to be stretchered off the ground after being hit by a powerful shot from Australia's David Warner.

21 Jun 2019 1:35 PM

Rohit Sharma's wife Ritika with daughter Samaira have reached England. (Photo: AFP).

ICC CWC'19: No right or wrong answer for having WAGs on cricket tour

The wives of quite a few Asian players (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka) have reached to join their husbands.

21 Jun 2019 1:21 PM

At the time of his retirement, Yuvraj shared his desire of playing in the T20 leagues all around the world. (Photo: GT20 Canada/Twitter)

Yuvraj Singh joins Toronto Nationals for Global T20 Canada

Yuvraj was signed by the Toronto Nationals in the player draft on Thursday to play in the second season of the league, commencing on July 25.

21 Jun 2019 1:11 PM

In the ongoing World Cup, India remained unbeaten so far in their four games. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

International Yoga Day: Students perform Yoga in World Cup trophy formation

Children performed various postures of yoga and in the World Cup trophy formation on a school playground in front of tri-colour.

21 Jun 2019 12:51 PM

Jain, who was appointed by the Supreme Court in February, also touched on the subject of active players such as Robin Uthappa and Irfan Pathan doing commentary at the ongoing World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

Ethics Officer rules Laxman, Ganguly have to choose between CAC, IPL roles

While Laxman is a mentor for Sunrisers Hyderabad, Ganguly holds the same position with the Delhi Daredevils franchise.

21 Jun 2019 12:36 PM

Hardik Pandya, whenever pushed up as the floater, has been a success while Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been rock solid behind the stumps. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter/AFP)

ICC CWC'19: India ready for walk in park against distressed Afghans

Afghanistan's controversial campaign, marred by poor on and off-field decisions, has gone from bad to worse.

21 Jun 2019 12:24 PM

But having completed a year-long ban, the 32-year-old David Warner has been in superb form for the reigning champions at the World Cup. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: 'Grateful to return and score runs for Australia': David Warner

Warner's international career came to a juddering halt when he was given a 12-month ban for his part in a ball-tampering scandal.

21 Jun 2019 12:15 PM

In the six games he had played so far, Tamim Iqbal has hit just one half-century in the competition -- 62 against Australia at Trent Bridge. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Not just team, I expect a lot from myself': Tamim Iqbal

Every time he looks on course for a big score, the 30-year-old simply gave away his wicket.

21 Jun 2019 11:17 AM

The Virat Kohli-led India currently sit at the fourth position in the World Cup standings with seven points. (Photo: imVkohli/twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Virat Kohli, KL Rahul spend time with kids, share great moments

In a Tweet, Kohli said there is honesty and commitment in whatever kids do.

21 Jun 2019 11:06 AM

It might have been a different story for Bangladesh in Nottingham had David Warner not been dropped off Mashrafe's bowling on 10. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Bangladesh's Mashrafe still aiming for semi-finals despite Australia loss

The current top four of Australia, New Zealand, England and India are starting to look uncatchable.

21 Jun 2019 10:51 AM

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir and middle-order batsman JP Duminy will both retire from ODIs at the end of the tournament after impressive careers. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: South Africa aims to end World Cup campaign on high note

The Faf du Plessis-led side have flopped badly at the 50-over event in England and Wales, recording just one win, over minnows Afghanistan.

21 Jun 2019 10:38 AM

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

David Warner, dropped at backward point when on 10, smashed 166 and featured in a 121-run opening stand with skipper Aaron Finch (53) to lay the foundation for Australia’s imposing total of 381-5. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'Bangladesh lacks the ability to strike early wickets': Mortaza

Bangladesh mounted a spirited chase in pursuit of a 382-run victory target but ended on 333-8 to succumb to their 3rd defeat in 6 matches.

21 Jun 2019 9:44 AM

Openers Aaron Finch and David Warner have proved so consistent in this World Cup that Australia have been able to notch huge totals without major risk and it was their 121-run partnership that set up their 381-5 against Bangladesh on Thursday. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Aaron Finch David Warner setting the platform for Australia

For long periods it wasn’t sparkling, but it was effective, and after Finch was out for 53, Warner kicked to score a hugely impressive 166.

21 Jun 2019 9:02 AM

David Warner and Aaron Finch have been by far the most productive opening partnership in this World Cup and they again did their foundation job, eschewing too many high-risk shots to put on 121. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: David Warner's 166 sinks Bangladesh as Australia wins by 48 runs

It was a third defeat in six for Bangladesh, and they will need a run of wins and other results to go their way to make the knockout phase.

21 Jun 2019 8:32 AM

Sri Lanka could only manage to win against Afghanistan in the five matches they have played so far. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Key players to look for out for in England Sri Lanka clash

England who have won 4 out of 5 games, are currently at 2nd position with 8 points. Sri Lanka are having their worst World Cup since 2011.

21 Jun 2019 8:00 AM

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