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Markram gets World Cup lifeline with ODI recall

COLOMBO: Aiden Markram was handed a likely lifeline to the Cricket World Cup on Monday when he was named in South Africa’s squad for...

Pant to replace rested Dhoni as World Cup openings narrow

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant will take over as wicketkeeper from MS Dhoni for the final two matches of India’s one-day series against Australia with...

India boycott threat looms over cricket’s global showpiece

NEW DELHI: Border tensions between India and Pakistan are casting a cloud over this year's cricket World Cup with the threat of a boycott hanging...

Warne says Australia can win World Cup with Smith and Warner

MELBOURNE: Steve Smith and David Warner's year-long exile has likely left them hungrier than ever and their return can spark Australia to World Cup...

Did not write letter to ICC on Pak-Ind World Cup clash:...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary has denied writing any letter on behalf of the board urging...

Imran Tahir to quit ODI cricket after World Cup

JOHANNESBURG: Veteran leg-spinner Imran Tahir said on Monday he would retire from one-day international cricket after the World Cup in England and Wales, which ends...

ICC assures members of robust security at World Cup

MUMBAI: The International Cricket Council has assured its members of a tight security plan for this year’s World Cup in England after the Indian...

Gayle rethinking retirement after record-breaking series

GRENADA: Chris Gayle says he is reconsidering his decision to retire after this year's World Cup after the West Indies' opener's record-breaking feats in...

ICC issues warning on fake lottery scam ahead of World Cup

The ICC warned fans against scams claiming to be associated with the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 (CWC19). It was reported that previous major...

Rejuvenated Windies ready to spring World Cup surprise

JAMAICA: West Indies have not won a bilateral one-day series in close to five years but they can shock any team at the World...

Pakistan coach concerned over players’ workload ahead of World Cup

Pakistan head coach Mickey Arthur has said that top national players are fatigued after too much of travelling and it is important to provide...

Kohli to follow nation’s lead on playing Pakistan in World Cup

VISAKHAPATNAM: India's cricket team were "shocked" by the recent suicide bomber attack in Kashmir and will follow the nation's lead on whether to boycott a...

India, Australia look to put final touches to World Cup plans

MUMBAI: Cementing spots in their World Cup squad will top the agenda for Indians and Australians alike when their limited-over series starts with the first...

India faces sanctions after Pakistani shooters not issued visas

NEW DELHI: India could face sanctions after two Pakistani shooters failed to get visas to attend a World Cup event in New Delhi, the...

India must boycott Pakistan clash in World Cup: BCCI official

NEW DELHI: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) should take an "unprecedented stand" with regard to India-Pakistan cricketing matters, a top BCCI...

India urged to boycott Pakistan in World Cup after Pulwama attack

NEW DELHI: Indian cricket fans, angered by an attack claimed by Pakistan-based militants on Indian forces in disputed Kashmir, have urged India to boycott a...

Umar Akmal hopes to make Pakistan comeback ahead of World Cup

Quetta Gladiators match-winning batsman Umar Akmal has said that he hopes to make a comeback into the national team ahead of the World Cup...