Hosts England had their backs to the wall after back-to-back defeats against Sri Lanka and Australia in the ICC World Cup. Their last two games against India and New Zealand had become must-win ties for them if they hoped to clinch the semifinals berth.
Wicketkeeper-batsman M.S. Dhoni once again found himself at the receiving end of criticism for his lack of intent during India's first defeat in the ongoing World Cup, as they lost to England by 31 runs at Edgbaston.
Jonny Bairstow’s brilliant century against India at Edgbaston in the first innings of their crucial ICC World Cup 2019 group stage encounter on Sunday (June 30) was crucial in England’s eventual victory, to keep their chances of qualification for the semi-final in their own hands.
Sri Lanka vs West Indies in the ICC World Cup 2019 on July 1st (Monday) will be broadcast on the Star Sports network and Live streaming will be available on Hotstar. The match will be played at The Riverside Ground, Chester le Street and will begin at 1500 HRS IST. You can also follow all the action on our live blog (SL vs WI).
The Riverside Ground at Chester-le-street in Durham has hosted 18 ODIs with the clash between Pakistan and Scotland in the 1999 World Cup marking the ground’s ODI debut.
In the quest for a semifinal spot, Sri Lanka will be taking on the already eliminated West Indies at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Thursday
The Riverside Ground at Chester-le-Street is set to feature in the ICC World Cup 2019 once again when it hosts the group stage encounter between Sri Lanka and West Indies on Monday, July 1st.When Sri Lanka take on West Indies at The Riverside Ground in Chester Le Street, Durham, the teams can be safe in the knowledge that whatever the outcome of the game may be, the weather in unlikely to play spoilsport with low chances of precipitation on Monday, July 1st.
The latest ICC World Cup 2019 points table.
A century from Jonny Bairstow and half-centuries from Jason Roy and Ben Stokes helped England post 337 for 7, although a five-wicket haul from Mohammed Shami ensured India were not batted out of the game.
Yuzvendra Chahal had a forgettable outing against England as he ended with the most expensive spell by an Indian in World Cups.
ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said that the global body is working with the authorities to ensure that there are no further untoward incidents like ones that occured in the clash between Afghanistan and Pakistan fans during an ICC World Cup 2019 match in Leeds on Saturday.
Sri Lanka will look to keep their chances of making the semi-finals alive when they take on West Indies, who are playing just for pride, in their ICC World Cup 2019 encounter at Chester-le-Street on Monday
Replays showed a spike when the ball passed the glove, leaving India rueing the missed opportunity. Roy added insult to injury by smashing the next two balls for a four and a six.
Allan Border was all praise wicketkeeper batsman Alex Carey who made 71 off 72 balls in trying conditions.
Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar accompanied Indian captain Virat Kohli and England skipper Eoin Morgan for the toss at the Edgbaston, Birmingham.Legendary Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar accompanied Indian captain Virat Kohli and England skipper Eoin Morgan for the toss at the Edgbaston, Birmingham.
Twitter reactions on Rishabh Pant's inclusion in India's playing XI
The dashing Rishabh Pant's dreams of being part of the 2019 ICC World Cup have been fulfilled after he was named replacement for the injured opening batsman Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday (June 19).
A year ago, Alex Carey wasn’t behind the stumps for Australia when England had their way with them to the tune of a five-nil ODI whitewash. Tim Paine, a caretaker captain on that tour, did the job instead. It was instructive that the South Australian, though, was not only in the side for the T20s that followed, but was immediately elevated to the vice-captaincy.
India vs England in the ICC World Cup 2019 on June 30 (Sunday) will be broadcast on the Star Sports network and Live streaming will be available on Hotstar. The match will be played at Birmingham and will begin at 1500 HRS IST. You can also follow all the action on our live blog. (IND vs ENG).
Starc, who was the player of the tournament in 2015, would rather lift the trophy again instead of picking up personal records.
New Zealand were losing finalists in the 2015 World Cup at Melbourne and Boult thinks the five-time winners are peaking at the right time in their bid to retain the title.
India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal is the leading wicket-taker for India with 10 scalps in five games of the ICC World Cup heading into their clash against hosts England at Edgbaston on Sunday (June 30). Chahal believes his job is to take wickets for his captain Virat Kohli in the middle overs, whether it’s three wickets a game or one it doesn’t matter to him.A year ago, Alex Carey wasn’t behind the stumps for Australia when England had their way with them to the tune of a five-nil ODI whitewash. Tim Paine, a caretaker captain on that tour, did the job instead. It was instructive that the South Australian, though, was not only in the side for the T20s that followed, but was immediately elevated to the vice-captaincy.
England were the pre-tournament favourites to win the 2019 World Cup – home team, form, a devastating batting line-up, crowd support – everything was in their favour.
No one thought England would be in a position at the World Cup where they might not qualify for the semi-finals but they are and in grave danger at that.
After Pakistan defeated Afghanistan in a close match, they reached to 9 points in the ICC World Cup 2019. With this win they move to fourth spot. In another match Australia demolished New Zealand by 86 runs and remain on top of the points table.
India is all set to face hosts England in what is expected to be an exciting contest at Edgbaston in Birmingham. This is going to be the third ICC 2019 World Cup game at the venue
Unbeaten India will face struggling hosts England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday (June 30), looking to seal their spot in the semifinals of the ICC World Cup. Skipper Virat Kohli is unlikely to make any changes to the playing XI which hammered West Indies by 125 runs earlier this week.
Edgbaston is a cricket ground located in the city of Birmingham. It is home to the Warwickshire County Cricket Club and has hosted 61 ODIs till date.
Birmingham is currently suffering from a heatwave and that means the conditions should aid the spinners, especially in the second innings. The last match played here was between Pakistan and New Zealand saw a sluggish pitch with assistance for the spinners, however a fresh pitch is expected for the marquee clash between India and England.
Since Rahul was forced back to the top of the order following an injury to Shikhar Dhawan, he has made 57, 30 and 48 against Pakistan, Afghanistan and West Indies respectively. The toughest phase for an opener is the first six overs or so; Hashim Amla calls it an 'assessment period'. "If you get past it then great. If not, you watch it from the change room," he said explaining his dismissal to Jasprit Bumrah in the earlier game.
England skipper Eoin Morgan conceded that his side has failed to adapt to different conditions this ICC World Cup, but stressed he had no issues with the pitches.
Sri Lanka's faltering World Cup campaign suffered a fresh blow on Saturday (June 29) as paceman Nuwan Pradeep was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament with chickenpox.
Clashes erupted between fans of the Afghanistan and Pakistan cricket teams during the 2019 World Cup match between the two sides in Leeds on Saturday.
Former India captain and junior coach Rahul Dravid will move to a bigger cricketing role on Monday (July 1) when he takes charge of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bangalore on a two-year contract.
The venue has hosted two matches this World Cup so far, and there's already evidence that it's slow and sluggish. South Africa posted only 241 for 6 in the first game, against New Zealand. New Zealand themselves then scored only 237 for 6 against Pakistan. The chasing side won on both occasions, but that was only down to the brilliance of two centurions - Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.The venue has hosted two matches this World Cup so far, and there's already evidence that it's slow and sluggish. South Africa posted only 241 for 6 in the first game, against New Zealand. New Zealand themselves then scored only 237 for 6 against Pakistan. The chasing side won on both occasions, but that was only down to the brilliance of two centurions - Kane Williamson and Babar Azam.
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is impressed with newly designed orange 'away jersey' of the Indian team but maintained that blue will always remain their colour.
Virat Kohli said he was slightly surprised by England's struggles in the recent games, adding that India were successful because they expected pressure to play a big part in the World Cup.
Australia vs New Zealand (AUS vs NZ) Live Score and Latest Updates From Lord's: New Zealand Hope to Seal Semi-final Berth With Win Against Australia
Hussain, who was born in Madras and played 96 Tests and 88 ODIs for England, believes there is no where for the players to hide with social media around.
Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga has hinted at retirement and the ongoing ICC World Cup could well be one of the last few games he plays for the country.Entering the tournament as favourites and the world’s number one ranked side, there was never any doubting England’s ability, merely the question of whether they would be able to handle the pressure. The answer to that appears to be rapidly unravelling before us.
After a phenomenal international career that spanned close to 19 years, Yuvraj Singh seems to have already started his second innings, this time in the field of entertainment
Pakistan vs Afghanistan (PAK vs AFG) ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Score and Latest Updates From Leeds.
You no doubt understand that it is only natural for Indians, Pakistanis, Sri Lankans, Bangladeshis, Australians, West Indians, the Irish, and so other many people with so little in common to will England to sporting failure. New Zealanders seem so nice, but they too have surely rooted against your team. Centuries of colonialism can take its toll, of course, but even if one were to strip history out (as if that were possible) there is a special thrill that comes with watching a strong England side implode.
India all-rounder Deepti Sharma on Friday joined her compatriot Smriti Mandhana in the squad of Western Storm for the KIA Super League, a women's Twenty20 competition organised by the England and Wales Cricket Board
Sachin Tendulkar is acknowledged as among the bone of the greatest batsmen of all time and on this day, 12 years ago, the Master Blaster became the first man in history to reach the landmark of 15,000 runs in One-Day Internationals.