WC: Bangladesh’s Tamim confident of overcoming short-ball tactic
Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal has said his team will be ready for some chin music, when they face West Indies at Taunton, Monday. Continue Reading
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Naib urges Afghanistan batsmen to play full 50 overs
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib has urged his batsmen to remain calm in the middle and play full 50 overs after yet another collapse saw them go down to South Africa by nine wickets in a World Cup match. Continue Reading
International watch brand Daniel Wellington launches cricket campaign
Daniel Wellington, the globally-renowned watch brand, is entering the world of Indian Cricket as it teams up with the Men in Blue, Dinesh Karthik, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, and actor Ayushmann Khurrana, the face of the brand for their new cricket campaign: #OurMomentIsNow. Continue Reading
Can Kohli replicate Kapil Dev’s feat in England?
India head into the World Cup as one of the favorites alongside England. With a strong batting lineup and a good mixture of variety in the bowling, India is touted to be the team to beat in the tournament. Continue Reading
Gibson glad to see Archer get his England chance
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants England fast bowler Jofra Archer to have a good World Cup — but only after the Proteas have played the hosts in Thursday’s tournament opener at the Oval. Continue Reading
Maxwell wary of Rashid threat
‘It’s a different kettle of fish when you are actually facing Rashid Khan’, says big-hitting Australian Glenn Maxwell who felt the Afghan leg-spinner will be the key to their fortunes in their World Cup opener. Continue Reading
Teams with balanced bowling can win World Cup: Ian Chappell
Former Australia captain Ian Chappell feels that the teams which have balanced bowling attacks are the favourites to win the upcoming World Cup and India’s variety in this department make it a strong contender for the title. Continue Reading
Brian Lara says he would rotate strike if he had to face Bumrah
“I don’t believe counter-attacking against such a good bowler is a great idea. He might have a one-off bad day and then batsmen can capitalise but generally he has had very good days. I think I would look to pay that respect,” he explained. Continue Reading
World Cup 2019: With experience, Bangladesh capable of good display
Having reached the quarter-final during the last World Cup and going one-step further in the Champions Trophy by reaching the semi-final, Bangladesh has become a team to be reckoned with
in the 50 over format. Continue Reading
Jos Buttler: England’s destroyer in chief
Jos Buttler’s ability to single-handedly change the course of matches is a key reason why tournament hosts England head into the World Cup as favourites to win it for the first time. Continue Reading