ICC World Cup

The ODI bubble bursts in 2023

2023 has been Bangladesh's busiest ever year in ODIs. They have played 32 matches as part of six bilateral series – four at home and two away– and taken part in the Asia Cup in August-September and the ICC World Cup in October-November.

'Crazy for cricket': Young Afghans inspired by national team's success

From pickup games in dusty parks or narrow alleys to high-intensity training at well-kitted academies, young Afghans have cricket fever -- a trend spiked by the surprise performance of the Afghan national team at the recent ODI World Cup.

Fakhar Zaman happy it's 'do-or-die' for Pakistan

Zaman on Saturday clubbed 11 sixes and eight fours in an undefeated 126 as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 21 runs in a rain-hit match where initially they had been set 402 to win.

Delhi weather adds to misery

Bangladesh’s struggle in the ongoing ICC World Cup seems to be a never-ending saga, both on and off the field.

'Timid' Pakistan search for ways to revive World Cup campaign

Pakistan could not break their India jinx in the 50-overs World Cup on Saturday but more than their seven-wicket defeat by the arch-rivals, it was the manner in which they lost that is troubling the 1992 champions.

Kane Williamson's WC hopes in doubt with fractured thumb

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the team's immediate World Cup matches with a fractured thumb, but head coach Gary Stead is optimistic the batter will be back in action at some stage of the tournament.

Rohit Sharma sends Pakistan to bat in Ahmedabad

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first in their highly-anticipated clash of the World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.

Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons

Chasing 273 for victory, Rohit tore into the opposition attack at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Pakistan believed in target chase, says Rizwan

Rizwan scored 131 not out and in the company of opener Abdullah Shafique (113) set the platform for chasing a daunting 345-run target with 10 balls to spare.

October 14, 2023
October 14, 2023

Rohit Sharma sends Pakistan to bat in Ahmedabad

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and asked Pakistan to bat first in their highly-anticipated clash of the World Cup at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Rohit passes Tendulkar for most World Cup tons

Chasing 273 for victory, Rohit tore into the opposition attack at New Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

Pakistan believed in target chase, says Rizwan

Rizwan scored 131 not out and in the company of opener Abdullah Shafique (113) set the platform for chasing a daunting 345-run target with 10 balls to spare.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Hello chaos my old friend

You reach a consensus, perhaps to the tune of “they will get blown away this year” or, at the other end of the spectrum, “they’re playing well, they might just conjure something”. And then the Tigers do the opposite.

October 4, 2023
October 4, 2023

Australia edge Pakistan as India go 3,400km for WC washout

In Hyderabad, Australia made 351-7 from their 50 overs with Glenn Maxwell particularly ruthless on Pakistan's bowlers.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Kohli stardom supreme as stage set for World Cup opener

On the crowded streets outside the world's biggest cricket arena -- the 130,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium, which will host the opening match between defending champions England and New Zealand on Thursday -- hawkers report a brisk trade.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Captain's factfile: Scott Edwards

While playing semi-pro club cricket in Australia, Edwards made ends meet by training as an electrician

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Captain's factfile: Hashmatullah Shahidi

His best ODI score of 97 not out was made against Pakistan at Abu Dhabi in 2018 while two of his 16 half-centuries came in his two most recent matches against Bangladesh and Pakistan at the Asia Cup.

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Captain's factfile: Temba Bavuma

He made history when he became the first Black South African to score a Test hundred, against England in 2016. But he needed patience over the next seven years, two months and 88 innings as he waited for his second Test ton

October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023

Captain's factfile: Dasun Shanaka

He enjoyed a memorable ODI debut in 2016, scoring 42 and taking a career-best 5-43 with his medium pace against Ireland.