Sports, Cricket, 22nd May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Sports Cricket 22 May 2019

Sports, Cricket, 22 May 2019

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

India will kick-off its World Cup campaign against South Africa at Hampshire Bowl, Southampton on June 5. (Photo: MS Dhoni Fans Official/Twitter)

Team India arrives in London ahead of ICC World Cup 2019; see pics

India will face New Zealand on May 25 in its first warm-up followed by a match against Bangladesh on May 28.

22 May 2019 9:09 PM

"It's surreal we've taken more than 1,000 wickets between us," Anderson wrote in the book. (Photo: File)

'At first sight I thought she is beautiful', says Anderson on Stuart Broad

Anderson, the leading Test wicket taker among fast bowlers, revealed this in his new book, 'Bowl. Sleep. Repeat.'

22 May 2019 7:55 PM

However, during the 1996 World Cup, the Sri Lankan team entered the marquee event as underdogs, and ended the tournament as winners, as the Arjuna Ranatunga-led team rattled the Aussies to lift their first World Cup. (Photo: AFP)

ICC 2019 World Cup: Sri Lanka squad and player analysis

The Sri Lankan cricket team endured a lot to arrive at the international cricket scenario.

22 May 2019 6:38 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

Ahead of the World Cup, Gayle, who turns 40 in September, scored 490 runs in 13 innings for Kings XI Punjab in the IPL. (Photo: File)

Chris Gayle boasts that bowlers are scared of facing him

Gayle amassed 424 runs at an average of 106 in four matches against tournament favourites England earlier this year.

22 May 2019 4:36 PM

England racked up three totals of 350 plus against Pakistan, playing the kind of attacking cricket that was unimaginable when they limped out of the 2015 World Cup at the group stage. (Photo: File)

England's transformation has shocked Eoin Morgan

England named their 15-man squad in the wake of a 4-0 hammering of Pakistan that underlined their place as favourites for the tournament.

22 May 2019 4:24 PM

According to Sachin, wrist spinners are the one breed of bowlers who will do well, and India have two in Kuldeep and Chahal. (Photo: File)

'Kohli cannot single-handedly win World Cup 2019': Sachin Tendulkar

What Tendulkar liked about the composition of the World Cup-bound India team is the blend of youth and experience.

22 May 2019 3:44 PM

India will play against New Zealand and Bangladesh on May 25 and 28, respectively, in the warm-up games before opening its World Cup campaign against South Africa on June 5. (Photo: PTI)

'India has a lot of match-winners for ICC World Cup 2019', says Mithali Raj

When Andrew Fleming asked her which players she will be watching out for, Mithali said that she can't pick any one player.

22 May 2019 3:29 PM

Supporters were jubilant after a tri-nation series win against Ireland and West Indies on the weekend handed Bangladesh its first ever multi-team tournament trophy. (Photo: AFP)

Mashrafe Mortaza asks fans to lower their expectations as starting games are hard

Bangladesh hope to at least match their previous best performance in a World Cup, reaching the quarter-finals in 2015.

22 May 2019 3:09 PM

Chris Gayle was not at his brutal best at the recent IPL but Russell's butchering of the bowlers has forced the teams to take note of what could await them at the biggest ICC tournament. (Photo: Windies Cricket Twitter/AFP)

West Indies banks upon Gayle, Russell to clinch their third World Cup title

The flat pitches during the English summer could serve as the ideal platform for the WI batsmen to unleash their power game.

22 May 2019 3:09 PM

After Riaz's inclusion, Junaid Khan did not find a spot in the final squad even after being named in the preliminary 15-member team. (Photo: AP)

Wahab Riaz determined to redeem himself at ICC World Cup 2019

Riaz has not played an ODI match since June 2017 and was not named in the 17 men who were in England recently for a five-match ODI series.

22 May 2019 2:39 PM

The two-time World Cup winning skipper said England's depth in the batting department makes the hosts a force to reckon with in the upcoming World Cup.

'Jos Buttler is England's dangerman', says Ricky Ponting

Besides Buttler, England's team comprises of match-winners like skipper Morgan, Bairstow, Root, Stokes and Archer to name a few.

22 May 2019 1:47 PM

The 46-day event starts on May 30 and will conclude with the final at Lord’s in London on July 14. (Photo: AFP)

'This is the most challenging World Cup', says skipper Virat Kohli

The World Cup will use a revised format to decide the semi-finalists, with the teams all playing each other in the round-robin stage.

22 May 2019 1:25 PM

Sri Lanka's other right arm fast bowler Dilhara Lokuhettige, who too is facing the similar charges is all determined to clear his name. (Photo: File)

Avishka Gunawardene becomes impatient to clear his name

He has two more days to reply to the ICC charges and his lawyers have been also offered an extension if required.

22 May 2019 12:38 PM

England have reached the 50-over World Cup final thrice in the past -- 1979, 1987 and 1992 -- but finished second-best on all three occasions. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'I think we're in for a special World Cup with England at the Centre': Vaughan

Vaughan also termed England's 15-man World Cup squad as the best he has ever seen.

22 May 2019 11:32 AM

At a press conference held in Mumbai on Tuesday, Kohli opined that they are entering in the tournament with a balanced and a strong side. (Photo: BCCI)

India departs for 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup

Virat Kohli will lead the India side in the quadrennial tournament and the squad also includes the 2011 World Cup winning captain MS Dhoni.

22 May 2019 11:20 AM

Spin is expected to play a far bigger role in England, particularly with warm weather forecast for the early summer, so Maxwell can see himself playing a bigger role behind specialist spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa. (Photo: AFP)

Glenn Maxwell hopes to trap batsman in his spinning web

In 2015 World Cup, Maxwell chipped in with six handy wickets to go with his 324 runs in a fine all-round tournament.

22 May 2019 10:35 AM

Sri Lanka skipper Arjuna Ranatunga receives the 1996 World Cup from Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan PM.

Cavalier Lankan charmers

The middle order masters in Aravinda de Silva, Gurusinha and skipper Ranatunga reveled on subcontinental pitches to forge a formidable outfit.

22 May 2019 3:49 AM

Coach Ravi Shastri and captain Virat Kohli address the media before Team India leave for London. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

MS Dhoni’s role is massive for India: Ravi Shastri

Shastri said it would be the most challenging World Cup considering the quality of the opposition teams and the change in format.

22 May 2019 3:45 AM

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