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England’s big hitters Joe Root and skipper Eoin Morgan failed to perform as well, going out at eight and four runs respectively. (Photo: AP)

ICC CWC’19: Why England failed to perform against Australia

England started out as the favourites of the tournament, but are now dangling by a thin thread for the fourth spot on the table.

26 Jun 2019 1:16 PM

Amir has gathered 15 wickets so far in the tournament, one more than New Zealand quick Lockie Ferguson. (Photo: Cricket World Cup/Twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Pakistan face battle of survival against New Zealand

Pakistan's batting line-up lacked spark before the inclusion of Haris Sohail in the playing eleven.

26 Jun 2019 1:08 PM

Blackcaps have displayed an all-around performance in batting, bowling, and fielding. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC’19: Key players to watch out for in New Zealand Pakistan clash

The Kiwis have not faced defeat in the tournament so far and are at the number two position with 11 points.

26 Jun 2019 12:54 PM

England fans obviously did not learn when they taunted former Australia legspinner Shane Warne for eating all the pies, with a jibe at fast bowler Mitchell Starc helping fire him up to destroy England at the Cricket World Cup. (Photo: File)(Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Mitchell Starc reveals how a banter inspired him to bowl a lethal spell

Starc took 4-43 as Australia cruised to a 64-run victory at Lord’s on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals.

26 Jun 2019 12:29 PM

In both the defeats against Sri Lanka and Australia, Stokes played a fine hand and very nearly got England home with knocks of unbeaten 82 and 89 respectively. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: This is still our World Cup, insists Stokes despite back-to-back losses

England have slid to the fourth position in the 10-team standings with 8 points from 7 games.

26 Jun 2019 12:10 PM

Their third loss of the World Cup leaves them in danger missing out on a top-four finish in the standings needed to reach the semis. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We'll stick to our mantra even if we lose': Eoin Morgan

Despite being outclassed during the 64-run defeat, Morgan said the team has learned to adapt.

26 Jun 2019 12:05 PM

West Indies will still be looking to go out with a bang in their remaining games, beginning with the clash against India in Manchester on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC’19: India vs West Indies; Weather and pitch report

Showers are unlikely as forecasts show a zero percent chance of precipitation.

26 Jun 2019 11:50 AM

Gareth Southgate, England's football coach was also seen cheering on the team in the stands. (Photo: england cricket/twitter)

ICC CWC'19: Ed Sheeran spotted at Lords stadium, enjoyed Smith's dismissal

Singer Ed Sheeran was spotted in the stands watching the ongoing match in the World Cup.

26 Jun 2019 11:04 AM

Earlier this year, women cricketers featured at the Lord's Honours Boards as the 135-year-old Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) decided to recognise centuries and five-wicket hauls in ODI cricket. (Photo: AFP)

ICC World Cup 2019: Aaron Finch enters Lord's Honours Boards list

The Home of Cricket, Lord's Cricket Ground congratulated Finch on his brilliant innings off just 116 balls.

26 Jun 2019 10:13 AM

The 29-year-old scalped four England wickets - Joe Root, Eoin Morgan, Ben Stokes and Adil Rashid - to take his tally to 19 wickets in the tournament so far. (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Mitchell Starc becomes top wicket-taker

Starc entered the Lord's Cricket Ground with 15 wickets under his belt.

26 Jun 2019 9:52 AM

Both Warner and Smith were suspended for a 12-month period by Cricket Australia following their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal against South Africa in 2018. (Photo: AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: English crowd continue to boo David Warner and Steve Smith

Warner and Smith have received a hostile reception in England ever since their return from the ball-tampering scandal.

26 Jun 2019 9:21 AM

Santner said it was far from straightforward to prepare for a game against Pakistan, who also stunned pre-tournament favourites England earlier this month. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'We are thriving on team work': Mitchell Santner

New Zealand’s campaign has been built on a string of close wins, having edged out Bangladesh, South Africa and West Indies in tight games.

26 Jun 2019 8:22 AM

He was full of praise for his bowlers, especially Jason Behrendorff (5/43), who was ably supported by Mitchell Starc (4/44). (Photo:AP)

ICC CWC'19: Skipper Finch backs watchful Warner, says pitches 'demanded respect'

Finch (100) and Warner (53) added yet another century stand to lay the foundation for Australia's 64-run victory over arch-rivals England.

26 Jun 2019 8:05 AM

The match was as good as over when Starc bowled Stokes with one of the tournament's finest yorkers to leave the home team reeling at 177 for six. (Photo:AP/PTI)

ICC CWC'19: Clinical Australia outplays England by 64 runs to reach semis 1st

England were pushed further down the abyss when Jonny Bairstow was dismissed by Jason Behrendorff, making it 53 for four in the 14th over.

26 Jun 2019 8:05 AM

The 2017 Champions Trophy winners showed signs of resurgence against the Proteas, with openers Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam adding 81 for the first wicket and fast bowler Mohammad Amir taking his wickets tally to 15 for the tournament. (Photo:AFP)

ICC CWC'19: 'If we're disciplined in bat, bowl, field we can beat NZ': Mahmood

After Sunday’s comprehensive win over South Africa, Pakistan still need 3 wins from their last games to have a chance at a semi-final spot.

26 Jun 2019 8:01 AM

The contest became spicier in the social media as Dhoni fans took it out on Sachin fans for criticising his batting.

Dhoni's army takes on Sachin

As Little Master criticises the Indian wicket-keeper for slow batting against Afghans.

26 Jun 2019 12:49 AM

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