Hardik Pandya ruled out of New Zealand game with ankle injury
Hardik Pandya will join the team directly in Lucknow where India play England on October 29. Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of India’s next World Cup match, against New…
Bangladesh hopeful of Shakib Al Hasan getting fit for India clash
Shakib Al Hasan had suffered a quad injury last week and Bangladesh “will know the full scenario when he hits the nets” on Tuesday in Pune. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al…
Mickey Arthur: Pakistan were ‘a little timid’ with the bat
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur says the aim is to try and score 330 more often than not. “I think they’ve got all bases covered and I’m looking forward to…
Chamika Karunaratne replaces injured Dasun Shanaka in Sri Lanka squad
Vice-captain Kusal Mendis will take the reins in Dasun Shanaka’s absence. Captain Dasun Shanaka has been replaced in Sri Lanka’s World Cup roster by Chamika Karunaratne, who suffered a quadriceps…
England’s ‘wizard’ Chris Woakes still learning new tricks
Senior seamer Chris Woakes hoping to build into World Cup just like in 2019. Chris Woakes had a shaky start to the World Cup. After allowing 45 runs in six…
Reece Topley relieved England stuck to their attack first ask questions later ODI blueprint
Fast bowler Reece Topley played an important role in their 137-run victory over Bangladesh to put the World Cup campaign back on track. Reece Topley called England’s 137-run victory over…
Ben Stokes doubtful for World Cup opener against New Zealand
A hip niggle could keep Ben Stokes out but captain Jos Buttler has his “fingers crossed” for Thursday. Ben Stokes has been ruled out of England’s World Cup opener against…
Hasan Ali replaces injured Naseem Shah in Pakistan’s World Cup squad
Legspinner Usama Mir gets a call-up while Faheem Ashraf misses out in World Cup Squad; Naseem Shah appears set for a lengthy layoff. Hasan Ali has been called up to…
Sridharan Sriram returns as Bangladesh’s technical consultant ahead of World Cup
Sridharan Sriram was appointed for the same post in August 2022 on leaving his role with Australia after six years. Sridharan Sriram, a former India left-arm spinner, has rejoined the…
Joe Root added to England squad for first Ireland ODI
Joe Root included for Headingley match at own request as Harry Brook sits out series after World Cup call. Joe Root has been included to England’s squad for the first…