Pakistan Supported India For 1st Time Since Partition, Says Shoaib Akhtar

After India lost the match to England, the hosts toppled Pakistan to regain their fourth position in the points table.

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Pakistan Supported India For 1st Time Since Partition, Says Shoaib Akhtar

After India lost the match to England, the hosts toppled Pakistan to regain their fourth position in the points table.

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"It Wasn't Coming Off": Kohli On Dhoni's Struggle To Hit Boundaries

India lost the World Cup 2019 match to England on Sunday, with MS Dhoni at crease.

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We were not clinical with bat, failed to accelerate, says Virat Kohli

After their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup at the hands of England in Birmingham on Sunday, skipper Virat Kohli admitted that the team was not clinical with the bat and wickets at crucial juncture didn't help the run-chase.

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"It Wasn't Coming Off": Kohli On Dhoni's Struggle To Hit Boundaries

India lost the World Cup 2019 match to England on Sunday, with MS Dhoni at crease.

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Dhoni and Jadhav tried to hit but couldn't, says Rohit

India lost their first match of the 2019 World Cup against England. Post the defeat, vice-captain Rohit Sharma admitted that England were the better team and also came to Dhoni and Jadhav's defence, who were criticized for their 'lack of intent' during chase. "They were trying to hit, but they were not able to because of the slowness of the pitch," he clarified.

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Bairstow's bat does the talking after Vaughan spat

In response to Vaughan’s criticism of the England team over a wobbly campaign, Bairstow had said, "People were waiting for us to fail. They are not willing us on to win, in many ways, so they can jump on your throat." On Sunday, he scored 111 in England's crucial 31-run win over India.

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WC: Wahab does it for Pak with fractured finger

During a fielding session on the eve of the team’s crucial game against Afghanistan, Wahab suffered a finger fracture. But the Pakistan pacer delivered eight overs, taking 2/29, and then chipped in with a crucial, unbeaten nine-ball 15 in his team's win.

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Rishabh Pant At No.4: Rohit Sharma Sees The Funny Side. Watch

Rishabh Pant stepped in to bat at No.4 in the India vs England World Cup 2019 clash ahead of the in-form Hardik Pandya.

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Rishabh Pant At No.4: Rohit Sharma Sees The Funny Side. Watch

Rishabh Pant stepped in to bat at No.4 in the India vs England World Cup 2019 clash ahead of the in-form Hardik Pandya.

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World Cup: India's defeat dims Pakistan's hopes

The race to the semis remain complicated after England's 31-run win against India on Sunday, which kept the hosts alive in the tournament. Though India's chances for the semi-finals stay bright despite the loss, however, it dimmed Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the last-four stage of the tournament and knocked Sri Lanka out of the equation.

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Djokovic, Osaka Share Centre Stage On Wimbledon Opening Day

World number one Novak Djokovic is seeking a fifth Wimbledon and 16th major as the Serb attempts to bounce back from his shattering Roland Garros exit.

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ICC World Cup 2019: India give up fight to hand England a lifeline

Facing a must-win situation, hosts England put up a spirited effort to win by 31 runs, but India's listless effort in the death overs of their run-chase of 337 surprised fans and experts alike.

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Dhoni, Kedar draw flak for 'lack of intent' during run-chase vs England

MS Dhoni and Kedar Jadhav were at the receiving end of fan fury after India suffered their first defeat of the 2019 World Cup at the hands of hosts England in Birmingham on Sunday.

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World Cup Live: India Eye Semi-Finals Berth In Mega Clash Against England

India vs England Live Score, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup: India are better placed than England at the World Cup 2019 points table

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Trent Boult bemoans timing of Lord's hat-trick

Trent Boult's hat-trick and a screamer of a catch from Martin Guptill would have graced any cricket match but there is no doubt that New Zealand's World Cup hopes took a battering in Saturday's loss to Australia.

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World Cup Live: India Eye Semi-Finals Berth In Mega Clash Against England

India vs England Live Score, 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup: India are better placed than England at the World Cup 2019 points table

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India vs England Weather Report: Warm, Sunny Day Expected In Birmingham

India need to win just one of their last three matches to guarantee progress from the league phase.

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India vs England Weather Report: Warm, Sunny Day Expected In Birmingham

India need to win just one of their last three matches to guarantee progress from the league phase.

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Sri Lankan batsmen look to stem the rot

Sri Lanka's batting woes in England have threatened to derail their World Cup campaign. Not only are the batsmen not scoring runs, they are eating up a whole lot of balls too.

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World Cup: India Probable Playing XI, England Probable Playing XI

England are wobbling badly after two straight defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia and they need to beat both India and New Zealand to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

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Hashim Amla in no mood to hang up his boots

On Friday, at the Riverside ground here in Chester-le-Street, Hashim Amla enjoyed a second life when, after being adjudged LBW on 68, he began walking back, only to return after South African skipper Faf du Plessis reviewed the decision.

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We have failed to adapt to conditions at home, says Eoin Morgan

England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to be flexible now that their World Cup hopes are in the balance. An England team widely tipped to end their World Cup drought will be on the verge of a first-round exit if they lose to unbeaten India at Edgbaston on Sunday before their concluding round-robin match with New Zealand.

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Djokovic, Federer, Nadal primed to tighten Wimbledon grip

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are set to tighten their private stranglehold on Wimbledon as rivals struggle to keep afloat as they bid to dethrone the sport's A-list stars.

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World Cup: India Probable Playing XI, England Probable Playing XI

England are wobbling badly after two straight defeats to Sri Lanka and Australia and they need to beat both India and New Zealand to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

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Pakistan beat Afghanistan to keep semis hopes alive

Pakistan kept their nerve to avoid a huge shock on Saturday, beating a spirited Afghan side by three wickets with just two balls to spare to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive. Imad Wasim hit Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib for a boundary through the covers to seal the win off the fourth ball of the last over, prompting chaotic scenes as fans poured onto the Headingley pitch.

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England gear up for 'away' match at own World Cup

England need all the help they can get as they try to get their World Cup campaign back on track against India. But is this really a "home" tournament for Eoin Morgan's side?

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WC: Williamson urges NZ to 'move on' after Aus defeat

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson urged his side to move on after an 86-run defeat by champions Australia at Lord's on Saturday condemned the Black Caps to their second straight loss of the World Cup.

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WC: Naib defends decision to bowl against Pakistan

Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib defended his disastrous decision to bring himself on to bowl towards the end of a gripping match against Pakistan on Saturday - a move that cost 18 runs in a single over.

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Starc Says India Defeat The World Cup Turning Point For Australia

Australia had already booked their place in the last four ahead of an 86-run thrashing of New Zealand.

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Starc Says India Defeat The World Cup Turning Point For Australia

Australia had already booked their place in the last four ahead of an 86-run thrashing of New Zealand.

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Pedro Gallese Denies Luis Suarez As Peru Beat Uruguay To Reach Copa Semis

Edison Flores scored the decisive penalty as Peru qualified for the semi-finals for the third time in the last four editions of Copa America.

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As their teams fight it out, Pak and Afghanistan fans come to blows

Fans from Afghanistan and Pakistan clashed during the World Cup match between the two sides after pro-Balochistan banners flew above the Headingley ground Sunday, prompting the ICC to promise an investigation into the matter in collaboration with West Yorkshire police.

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Kane Williamson Urges New Zealand To "Move On" After Australia Defeat

Needing 244 to win, New Zealand could only manage 157 runs, with Mitchell Starc taking a tournament best 5/26.

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Kane Williamson Urges New Zealand To "Move On" After Australia Defeat

Needing 244 to win, New Zealand could only manage 157 runs, with Mitchell Starc taking a tournament best 5/26.

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Not much that needs to be tinkered with, says Virat Kohli

India captain Virat Kohli said he relishes the intense pressure at the World Cup as he targets a win against England on Sunday that would seal a place in the semi-finals. He did not read much into Mahendra Singh Dhoni's slow strike-rate in the previous couple of games and Kohli once again reiterated that the former skipper "knows what he's doing".

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World Cup: India seek to maintain winning run against England

A ruthless India will be eyeing pole position with a solid knockout punch on an already disintegrated England in Sunday's high-profile World Cup encounter. Virat Kohli's men are unbeaten after their first six matches of the round-robin competition and need just one win from their remaining three games to guarantee a place in the semi-finals.

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New Zealand Probable Playing XI, Australia Probable Playing XI

The batting has been a major concern for New Zealand, the side is much dependent on Kane Williamson. Their bowling attack has been tremendous so far.

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Preview: India Eye Semis Berth As England Stand On Brink Of WC Exit

England have already lost their top ODI spot to India, owing to the poor performances in their last two matches at the World Cup 2019.

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Preview: India Eye Semis Berth As England Stand On Brink Of WC Exit

England have already lost their top ODI spot to India, owing to the poor performances in their last two matches at the World Cup 2019.

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"Nakal Karna Chaploosi Hai": Cottrell's Response To Shami

Mohammed Shami mimicked Sheldon Cottrell's salute celebration in India's previous World Cup 2019 match against West Indies.

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"Nakal Karna Chaploosi Hai": Cottrell's Response To Shami

Mohammed Shami mimicked Sheldon Cottrell's salute celebration in India's previous World Cup 2019 match against West Indies.

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Special Olympics gold medallist Rajkumar Tiwari cleaning dishes in restaurant

Rajkumar has missed two important ranking point tournaments this year – Cup of Tyrol in Austria and Bosphorus Cup in Turkey – due to lack of funds. He is likely to miss the next five championships to be held in China, Canada, Croatia, Germany and the USA as well.

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England hoping for Jason Roy boost in crunch India game

By the looks of it, England couldn't be in a worse situation. Beginning the World Cup as top favourites, the hosts now find their hopes hanging by a delicate thread.

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"Different Personalities, Both Champions": Shastri On Dhoni, Kohli

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have different approach to the game but have been crucial members and match-winners for the Indian cricket team.

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A World Cup 'Flop XI'

The entire squads of Afghanistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies then, is it? Not quite. But here's a select band of players this World Cup with no fifties, no four-wicket hauls, opportunities aplenty, but nothing to write home about.

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"Different Personalities, Both Champions": Shastri On Dhoni, Kohli

MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have different approach to the game but have been crucial members and match-winners for the Indian cricket team.

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On Sunday, why all of Pakistan will chant 'Indiaaaa, India!'

Over 70 years after dividing them, England is uniting India and Pakistan again. And what better setting to spark this delicious twist to the conundrum that is India-Pakistan relations, than the south Asian-rich city of Birmingham which will host Sunday's high-profile World Cup clash between the hosts and Virat Kohli's India.

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In roaring form, Australia hot favourites against New Zealand

Peaking at the right time, Australia will resume their Trans-Tasman rivalry at the World Cup stage when they take on a New Zealand side low on confidence after its first defeat of the tournament, here Saturday.

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Aaron Finch relishing 'less aggressive' Australia

Australia captain Aaron Finch said the champions had toned down their World Cup act as they prepare to face New Zealand, the team they beat in the 2015 final, at Lord's on Saturday.

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MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli's First-Look In India's Away Jersey; See Pictures

India's away kit will make a debut at their World Cup 2019 clash against hosts England on Sunday.

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MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli's First-Look In India's Away Jersey; See Pictures

India's away kit will make a debut at their World Cup 2019 clash against hosts England on Sunday.

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Will sit, assess my batting but not worrying too much: Rahul

KL Rahul has scores of 26, 11 not out, 57, 30 and 48 in five completed games and barring the one against Australia where he came in at the fag end of the innings, he has got out after getting set. Rahul will certainly assess and do the course correction but he does not want to brood over what has has already done.

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Pakistan seek to keep complacency at bay against Afghanistan

Enigmatic Pakistan will hope to continue their resurgent run while keeping complacency at bay when they play Afghanistan in the ICC World Cup on Saturday.

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South Africa dent Sri Lanka World Cup hopes

Hashim Amla and Faf du Plessis powered South Africa to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka on Friday, dealing a huge blow to the Asian side's hopes of reaching the World Cup semi-finals. Amla (80) and captain Du Plessis (96) put on an unbeaten 175 for the second wicket as South Africa cruised to victory in the 38th over, finishing on 206 for one.

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Argentina to set up titanic Copa semis with Brazil

Argentina can look forward to a mouthwatering Copa America semi-final clash with Brazil after delivering a much-improved display to beat Venezuela 2-0 in the quarter-finals in their first game at the Maracana since losing the 2014 World Cup final.

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World Cup: Busy bees interrupt SA and Sl, again

A swarm of bees forced the players of South Africa and Sri Lanka to dive onto the ground during their Cricket World Cup clash at the Riverside Stadium on Friday - but for many on the pitch there was a sense of deja vu.

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Obstacles galore await Wimbledon favourite Barty

The angle of Ash Barty's climb to the top of women's tennis has been so steep, the rise so fast, that the sight of her name perched on top of the Wimbledon draw as top seed and favourite still requires a second glance.

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Chile Beat Colombia On Penalties To Reach Copa America Semis

Champions Chile maintained their hopes of a third straight Copa America victory after beating Colombia on penalties

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The credit for my revival goes to me alone, says Mohammed Shami

Mohammad Shami is not a sob story. He has made life difficult for batsmen with his pace and craft. He has also made it difficult for the team management to drop him after picking up eight wickets in two games. Having endured a tough two years on the personal and professional fronts, he said that the credit for his resurgence is his alone as he never doubted his skills.

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"Who Else But Me": Mohammed Shami Credits Himself For Changed Fortune

Mohammed Shami, under fire for his domestic problems, had two fine performances against Afghanistan and the West Indies in World Cup 2019.

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"Who Else But Me": Mohammed Shami Credits Himself For Changed Fortune

Mohammed Shami, under fire for his domestic problems, had two fine performances against Afghanistan and the West Indies in World Cup 2019.

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'Manchester was blue today’: Virat Kohli hails crowd support

The crowd support has been extraordinary for Team India in the ongoing World Cup. Once again, fans turned out in huge numbers to back the team during the India vs Windies clash. Post the match, Virat Kohli took to Twitter to thank the fans for providing immense support and love to the team.

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Stripped of Olympic status, world boxing body calls new elections

Expelled by the IOC, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) has amended one of its bylaws to keep controversial former President Gafur Rakhimov out of fray when elections are held for the top post in November this year.

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Is batting first becoming an advantage at WC 2019?

Although there are aberrations, more teams are winning batting first in this World Cup in the second half of the English summer.

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KL Rahul Sets Sights On "Big Game vs England" After India Crush Windies

India thrashed the West Indies by 125 runs to maintain an unbeaten streak at the World Cup 2019 on Thursday.

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KL Rahul Sets Sights On "Big Game vs England" After India Crush Windies

India thrashed the West Indies by 125 runs to maintain an unbeaten streak at the World Cup 2019 on Thursday.

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Brazil exorcize Paraguay penalty demons to reach Copa semis

Gabriel Jesus scored the winning spot-kick in a tense penalty shoot-out as Brazil exorcized their demons to beat Paraguay on Thursday and reach the Copa America semi-finals.

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Stripped of Olympic status, world boxing body calls new elections

One day after being stripped of Olympic recognition, boxing body AIBA called for fresh elections in November to help rebuild its image and relations with the IOC.

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At World Cup, an Afridi following in the footsteps of Akram

Generating plenty of discomfort with his away going deliveries, pitched in the corridor of uncertainty on or around the off stump, the six-feet-six-inch left-arm Pakistan pacer, making full use of his height to bowl a nagging length and line, became the ‘Shah of Edgbaston’ on Wednesday morning.

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Failed fitness test proves a blessing for Mohammed Shami

India fast bowler Mohammed Shami has credited his sublime form at the Cricket World Cup to a new fitness regime he adopted after he was dropped from the squad last year following a failed 'yo-yo' test.

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England women into World Cup semi-finals after seeing off Norway

A stunning strike by Lucy Bronze helped England to a 3-0 quarter-final win over Norway in Le Havre on Thursday as Phil Neville's team eased into the last four of the women's World Cup.

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'Conflicted' Lewis Hamilton does a U-turn on F1 top job comment

Lewis Hamilton performed a U-turn on Thursday and said his Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff would be the right man to run Formula One, days after saying the next person to do the job should be an outsider.

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Watch: Shami Mimics Cottrell's Salute Celebration In Match vs Windies

Mohammed Shami delighted the fans with his antics on field during India's emphatic 125-run victory over the West Indies at Old Trafford.

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Watch: Shami Mimics Cottrell's Salute Celebration In Match vs Windies

Mohammed Shami delighted the fans with his antics on field during India's emphatic 125-run victory over the West Indies at Old Trafford.

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Brazil Exorcise Paraguay Penalty Demons To Reach Copa America Semis

Brazil will face either perennial rivals Argentina or Venezuela in Tuesday's semi-final in Belo Horizonte.

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WC: Inconsistent SL seek winning continuity vs SA

Buoyed by the stunning win against England, Sri Lanka will look to keep their semifinals hopes alive as they train their sights on South Africa in a do-or-die World Cup encounter here Friday.

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WC: Unfair to ask Vijay Shankar to bat at No. 4?

​​India drafted Shankar in against Pakistan and he put up a fine show but was found wanting against Afghanistan and West Indies, which is not for want of effort. The thing is Shankar does not tick the boxes as a No. 4 batsman.

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Babar Azam scoring faster than his idol Virat Kohli

The Pakistan youngster, who stroked his 10th ODI hundred while making an unbeaten 101 in his team's win over New Zealand, has been quicker than Kohli to reach the milestones of 1000, 2000 and 3000 ODI runs.

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Kemar Roach insists future bright for Windies despite World Cup exit

Paceman Kemar Roach Thursday said the future remains bright for the West Indies despite the team bowing out of the World Cup following their 125-run loss to India.

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KL Rahul backs India to pile on misery for England at World Cup

Opening batsman KL Rahul said a confident India will aim to push England closer to a shock World Cup elimination when the two sides clash on Sunday.

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Cori Gauff, 15, Youngest Player To Qualify For Wimbledon

Cori Gauff will be the first 15-year-old to compete in the main draw since Britain's Laura Robson in 2009 after defeating 19th seed Greet Minnen of Belgium 6-1, 6-1.

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ICC World Cup: After crushing Windies, India a point away from semis

Newly crowned ODI world No. 1 India's unbeaten run continued on Thursday as Virat & Co hammered West Indies by 125 runs to take the team's tally of points to 11, leaving them to earn just one more point from the remaining three games for a place in the semi-finals.

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Imran Khan Congratulates Pakistan For "Great Comeback" In World Cup

After losing three out of five matches, Pakistan revived their derailed World Cup campaign with back-to-back victories.

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Gayle's post-WC plans: I'll definitely play India

On Wednesday, Gayle seemed to backtrack when asked about his post-retirement plans, saying he wants to play a Test and the ODI series at home when India tours the West Indies after the World Cup.

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Former Liverpool, Germany player Dietmar Hamann charged with assault

Former English Premier League player and Germany international Dietmar Hamann has pleaded not guilty to assaulting a woman while on vacation in Sydney.

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Imran Khan Congratulates Pakistan For "Great Comeback" In World Cup

After losing three out of five matches, Pakistan revived their derailed World Cup campaign with back-to-back victories.

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Wimbledon: Why Federer is seeded above No. 2 Nadal

For other major tournaments, seeding follows the ATP world rankings, but at Wimbledon those rankings are adjusted for each player's form on grass. It means Nadal is guaranteed to be in the same half of the draw as either Federer or Djokovic.

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