Injured Lungi Ngidi out of India game
South Africa’s troubles compounded after young fast bowler Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of the team’s next World Cup game against India here Wednesday. Continue Reading
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Rejuvenated Australia ready for title defence
Australia, the team which has been dominant over the past decade and a half, winning four out of the last five World Cups, suddenly went into a dark phase between June 2017 to March 2019. Continue Reading
Hope to get better pitches in tournament, says Jadeja
All-rounder Ravindra Jadeja is hoping to get better pitches in the World Cup than the one at Kennigton Oval where India’s batsmen were blown away by New Zealand in their first warm-up game. Continue Reading
England sweat on Wood’s fitness
England fast bowler Mark Wood was left with a nervous wait after his World Cup chances were thrown into doubt by a foot injury that saw him leave the field during a warm-up defeat by Australia in Southampton on Saturday. Continue Reading
WC 2019: 48 matches, 10 teams & one cup
Ten days to go for the 2019 Cricket World Cup, the showpiece one-day international (ODI) tournament. The 12th edition to be hosted by England and Wales from 30 May to 14 July promises aplenty. The first match will be played at The Oval while the final will be played at Lord’s. Continue Reading
WC 2019: Bravo, Pollard in WI squad as reserve players
All-rounders Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo have been included in the list of 10 reserve West Indian players for the upcoming World Cup 2019. After having missed out on selection for the marquee event, Pollard might still find his World Cup dream realised if he is called as a replacement for an injured player. Continue Reading
WC 2019: Looking forward to meet India, says Ngidi
India will play their first match on 5 June against South Africa. And one man who is eagerly waiting for the encounter is Proteas’ pacer Lungi Ngidi. He believes that although India is a good team, a full strength South African side would be capable of giving them tough competition. Continue Reading
Dhoni’s form increases chances of winning World Cup: Srikkanth
Former India captain Kris Srikkanth feels that India’s chances of winning the World Cup has increased with Dhoni being in excellent form. Continue Reading
Need to be careful with my back as WC is coming: Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has battled a dodgy back for a long time and he wants to be careful with it as the ICC World Cup is round the corner. Continue Reading
‘Dream come true for me’, says Vijay Shankar after WC call
Batting all-rounder Vijay Shankar on Monday experienced a “dream come true” moment and said he is learning the art of handling pressure in a mega event from IPL teammates like Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Continue Reading