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World Cup 2019: Dark horse New Zealand aim for confident start against Sri Lanka from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2wFUY2F

Pakistan, a team built on conservative choices, ended up with the result that conservative choices tend to lead to. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Iag9Pv

"We just want to be aggressive, even if we give away a few runs upfront," says the Windies captain after his team's big win over Pakistan on Friday. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WAFZ8C

The Pakistan captain admits losing too many wickets upfront proved costly for his side in the ICC World Cup 2019 contest against West Indies. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2EM32TD

Pakistan have now lost each of their last 11 completed ODI matches, which is now their longest losing streak in the format. Pakistan lost ten consecutive ODIs between 1987 and 1988. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2QAbBpq

Rashid Khan revealed that he got a bat from Virat Kohli but much to his dismay, it didn't stay in his possession for too long despite its seemingly magical abilities. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2HOau2M

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Unlike most big-built Barbadian fast bowlers of the past, Jofra Archer is light on his feet and very, very fit. With a short, smooth run up and an action that isn't complicated, he bowls regularly, and consistently, at over 145 kmph and his bouncers tend to skid off the track. He also has the ability to bowl deceptively quick toe-crushers and to get the odd ball to seam off the spongy, English tracks. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2JR2WhY

Champions league Final 2019: Unlikely heroes may miss final as Kane, Salah set to return from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2WedzSt

World Cup 2019: Williamson calls on New Zealand to be adaptable from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2I9mESE

World Cup 2019: IPL was important for Smith and Warner, says Finch from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QHRuWw

This West Indies-Pakistan encounter was an interesting one for a number of reasons, chief among them being that the venue, Trent Bridge in Nottingham, is renown as a benign surface especially kind to batsmen. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Ml3O0j

World Cup 2019: Tamim Iqbal faces injury scare in opening clash against SA from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Z3yRzb

Pakistan had gone blank. They didn't know what to do with that short stuff. They didn't have a plan B. It was hit out or get out. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2WERcF2

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On the eve of Australia's World Cup campaign opener against Afghanistan, Archie has given a shout out for his "special team". from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2wufWkV

Kane Williamson's New Zealand start clear favourites in their opener against 1996 winners Sri Lanka, a side that has slumped to ninth in the ODI cricket rankings. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2QBKdHG

UCL Final 2019: Klopp pokes fun at finals record as he aims for 7th time lucky from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/30Y81dn

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Streaming: Here's all you need to know about the coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2YYVl4i

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Streaming: Here's all you need to know about the coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between Afghanistan and Australia. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2wx3sZA

World Cup 2019: I am a fast bowler, not medium pacer, says annoyed Russell from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2JQlXRD

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Pakistan were beaten by minnows Afghanistan in the warm-up game, while the Windies showed intent by scoring over 400 runs in the warm-up game against New Zealand. from Latest Cricket News, Cricket Info, Sports News Updates - NDTVSports.com http://bit.ly/2EV9wzZ

Smith and Warner, who are returning after serving suspensions for their involvement in the infamous ball-tampering episode in South Africa in 2018, have already witnessed hostile crowd during Australia's two World Cup warm-up games.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2MiNBc3

Sadagoppan Ramesh walks down the memory lane and reminisces his eventful debut World Cup match, Sachin Tendulkar's emotional century against Kenya, India's win over Pakistan and much more from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Wdsaxm

Aside from his batting, Stokes is good enough to play as a fifth bowler, even if he is the sixth choice with the ball in this England line-up. There are few cricketers in the world who can bat, bowl and field with his amount of combined ability. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Mjftwq

England's win over South Africa was their biggest in terms of runs against a Full-Member nation at the World Cup since 2003, and it set the ball rolling, quite perfectly, for a summer where they're hoping 'cricket comes home'. Here's a look at the most defining - and lasting - moments from the opening game of the ICC World Cup 2019. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2JNV8gF

Listen to The Final Word podcast where Geoff Lemon and Adam Collins discuss England's 104-run win over South Africa in the opening match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2W4SHbk

South Africa stumbled about concussed, slow to grasp the fact that England's bowlers have learned from their's, and unable to come to terms with Jofra's pace and the creativity of Adil Rashid and Moeen Ali. And it all started with that blow coped by Hashim Amla. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2IfdBzw

"Nah, that one was against the Aussies (Ashes 2015) , so that one ranks higher!" remarked Stokes on being asked if the catch he took to dismiss South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2VXVT8E

Pakistan have lost their past ten one-day internationals including a 5-0 whitewash by Australia and 4-0 thumping by England, and their problems were further compounded when they went down to outsiders Afghanistan by three wickets in a warm-up match. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2IbN1XY

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Live Streaming: Here's everything you need to know about the coverage of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match between West Indies and Pakistan. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2I9PFOc

Indian team has always been considered as a safe "catching unit" but fielding coach R Sridhar now wants improvement in the conversion rate for direct throws in the upcoming World Cup. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2YWkZqo

Ben Stokes starred in all departments as England began their quest to win the World Cup with a 104-run thrashing of South Africa in the tournament opener at the Oval on Thursday. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2MhWW3N

Twitter was in awe of Ben Stokes' insane catch during the England vs South Africa tournament opener. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Wy6V8T

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 1 England vs South Africa Live Updates: Stokes concedes eight runs off the first three deliveries of his third over, including a boundary to Rabada off the first delivery, but the New Zealand-born all-rounder wraps it up by dismissing Rabada and Tahir off successive deliveries to finish with figures of 2/12. South Africa's innings doesn't last 40 overs in the end, as they crumble to a 104-run loss in the end. Superb start for the tournament hosts, who have been heavily favoured to end their World Cup hoodoo this time around. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2WzcDr6

Here's the full points table along with the top run-getter and top wicket-taker of World Cup 2019. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2MkiT25

Hashim Amla returned to the batting crease at the fall of South Africa's sixth wicket, after he had left the field to be assessed by medical staff after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer from Jofra Archer. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2EK6Vsn

Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan's opening World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday, captain Sarfaraz Ahmed said. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2WyRzBc

Missing out on watching the matches live? Here are some apps to stay updated with all the scores. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/30Xuo2W

While Rinku's suspension starts 1 June, BCCI had let go veteran all-rounder Irfan Pathan with a warning for putting his name in Caribbean Premier League (CPL) draft without BCCI's permission before withdrawal. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2KfCqOG

Australian journalist Geoff Lemon chronicles his experiences of covering 2019 World Cup in this tour diary. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Xfm38n

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee, who tormented the batsmen with his extreme pace, believes left-arm fast bowlers with a slingy action can trouble the batsmen with their awkward bowling action and steep bounce. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2QyKFq1

The social buzz ahead of the opening match between South Africa and England at 2019 World Cup from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Kezime

Steve Smith and David Warner will need to have 'thick skin' to counter sledging and hostile crowd in the World Cup, said former Australia pacer Brett Lee. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2Xhz01w

Perennial dark horses New Zealand are characteristically lying low and the 'underdog' tag augers well for them, said former all-rounder James Franklin. from Firstpost First Cricket News Latest News http://bit.ly/2EKJVtf

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When you search for the highest ODI aggregates, England is right up there. The 481 [against Australia] and 444 [against Pakistan] came in the last two years. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WeDb1E

Team India’s global support group, based in London, will also provide coaches for transport across cities for matches. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2wtukcZ

In their tournament opener, Pakistan, who have lost 11 combined official and unofficial ODIs on the trot, face West Indies, who come in to the game on the back of a thumping warm-up victory over New Zealand from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2EEj8P5

Round-robin format, Super Over in semifinals, prize money — your guide to the Cricket World Cup 2019 that begins today with the England-South Africa fixture at the Oval. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2QurJbS

From Glenn Turner and Rahul Dravid to Sachin Tendulkar and Martin Guptill, Gourav Pilania lists out the highest run scorers from each of the 11 editions of the World Cup so far. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WaOibW

Without a semi-final appearance since 1996, Carlos Brathwaite feels West Indies must step up as the 1975 and 1979 winner goes in search of its third World Cup trophy. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2XhEQ2Q

Pacer Hasan Ali's lack of form coincided with Pakistan's 10 straight ODI losses leading into the World Cup 2019. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2JKUgJJ

In a new book written by senior sports journalist Vijay Lokapally, stellar names of Indian cricket share their views on Team India for World Cup 2019. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WuwCY8

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, met captains of the teams in the World Cup, ahead of the opening game of the tournament, where England takes on South Africa at The Oval in London. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Mejjaf

Pictured for the first time at the iconic Lord’s, the statue is dressed in the official Indian kit as well as shoes and gloves donated by Virat Kohli himself. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2KbEeYN

England captain Eoin Morgan says winning a home World Cup could do wonders for cricket in the sport's birthplace as he prepares to lead his team in the tournament opener against South Africa. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2YWLufj

Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal, popular among fans as KulCha, shared six wickets between them to cripple the Bangladesh middle-order in a mammoth 360-run chase in a World Cup warm-up match. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2I4Amq2

The Proteas will launch its World Cup campaign against host England at the Oval on Thursday as it begins its latest bid to put decades of disappointment at the event behind them. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2wrc2Jg

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 gets underway with England taking on South Africa in the tournament opener on Thursday. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/30Tltz9

The former Zimbabwe fast bowler walks down memory lane and narrates his story of becoming a singer. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Xcos3x

The next edition of the Asia Cup could also be UAE-bound with Pakistan given the hosting rights of the tournament in 2020. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2QvaJ5r

Hazratullah Zazai and Rahmat Shah fell prey to Jofra Archer as the England bowler picked two wickets in quick succession in England's warm-up match against Afghanistan, which it won by nine wickets. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Wc9LRx

The mindset of batsmen has changed since the first World Cup in England in 1975. In an era of power-hitting, racking up quick-fire centuries have increasingly become the norm. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2VY9wol

Jofra Archer and Joe Root took three wickets apiece as Afghanistan slumped to 160 all out in its World Cup warm-up match on Monday. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2WwHzbE

New Zealand's Trent Boult and India's Ravindra Jadeja stood out in what turned out to be a one-sided encounter, where New Zealand thumped India by 6 wickets at the Kennington Oval. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2wuxYDi

Australia eased to a five wicket win against Sri Lanka as Usman Khawaja anchored the chase with 89 off 105 balls. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2Qu9inO

Chinaman bowler Kuldeep returned a three-wicket haul against Bangladesh in the final warm-up game for India at the World Cup. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/30SXjoE

After losing to New Zealand in the first warm-up, India thrashed Bangladesh by 95 runs in the second and final warm-up game ahead of the World Cup, beginning Thursday. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2XettbV

In the current format all the teams have to play one another and so whoever lifts the trophy on July 14 will truly be the World champion, says Sunil Gavaskar. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2JMhcse

Rahul made a strong case for the No. 4 position with a 99-ball 108 and Dhoni helped himself to a 78-ball 113 as India defeated Bangladesh by 95 runs. from Sportstar - Cricket http://bit.ly/2XcAnyl

World Cup 2019, England vs South Africa: When and Where to watch live streaming from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2I5TSlN

Barack Obama reveals why Lionel Messi has never won a World Cup from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2MgHHbb

World Cup 2019: Must get Virat Kohli before he gets you, says Trent Boult from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QB0b4W

Eden Hazard bids 'goodbye' to Chelsea after Europa League triumph from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2wsfrYv

Steve Smith and David Warner need thick skin to shine at World Cup 2019: Brett Lee from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2HJGmp2

Huge Indian support matter of pride for us in World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/30OSGvT

French Open 2019: Stuttering Osaka braced for tough match against Victoria Azarenka from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2VZ328E

World Cup 2019: What to expect from cricket's biggest spectacle in the UK from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/30UMWRe

Sachin Tendulkar to make his commentary debut in World Cup 2019 opener from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Xe23mt

Fuelled by Gareth Southgate's words, Eoin Morgan aims to rewrite World Cup history from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EG9QlM

World Cup 2019: Prince Harry fires a salvo at Aaron Finch during opening ceremony from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2WuujEu

Europa League: Hazard's brilliance helps Chelsea thrash Arsenal 4-1 to lift trophy from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2K9BLOJ

World Cup 2019: England favourites, less pressure on us, says Faf du Plessis from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/30VcYUC

World Cup 2019: Glad to see smile back on Kuldeep's face, says Ajit Agarkar from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2MhZI97

French Open 2019: Federer eases into 3rd round, Cilic crashes out from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2WwaufN

World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli's wax statue unveiled at Lord's from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2MqRqM2

World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli meets the Queen ahead of the opener from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2IbiU2T

CWC 19 opening ceremony: Kohli, Malala show stealers in London party from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Xfyscn

World Cup 2019: How the teams prepared in the warm-up games from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EJaQ8N

French Open 2019: Nadal eases into 3rd round, Nishikori downs Tsonga from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2W2rPsJ

From World Cup 2015 to World Cup 2019: Rohit Sharma most prolific six-hitter from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/30Rw5yy

Munich World Cup: Manu Bhaker secures Olympic quota in shooting from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2VUaySd

World Cup 2019: Batting with MS Dhoni is a dream, says KL Rahul from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EGeyjw

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: All you need to know from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2QtAe7h

Virat Kohli has amazingly matured as captain: Kapil Dev from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2YVVXaG

Pakistan to host T20 Asia cup 2020 in neutral venue from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2Mdkw1z

Give him any role, Hardik Pandya takes it up with a smile: KL Rahul from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2WzPW62

World Cup 2019 Opening Ceremony Live Streaming: When and where to watch from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2McPSoY

World Cup 2019: Hosts England take on Steyn-less South Africa from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2WpSkMQ

Shakib Al Hasan will do something big at World Cup: Mashrafe Mortaza from India Today | Sports http://bit.ly/2EIaak1

South African batsman Hashim Amla currently holds the record for being the fastest batsman to go past 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000, 6000 and 7000 ODI runs. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2HLnZ3b

Sachin Tendulkar will be joined by an already illustrious panel of experts, some of whom have had the pleasure of playing alongside and with him. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2KdVOve

In Google Doodle for Cricket World Cup 2019, a leather cricket ball has replaced the first ‘O’ and the cricket stumps are used to represent letter ‘L’ of Google. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EJLzey

Australia captain Aaron Finch left Harry bemused when he replied to the duke's query about the favourites to win as: "England and India." from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2EHpPQq

According to International Cricket Council press release, the World Cup Opening Party happened on the Mall and the captains of all participating teams were given a royal audience in a grand ‘pavilion’. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2I8cYb0

Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger`s final game for the Blues. Chelsea destroyed Arsenal with four second-half goals that handed coach Maurizio Sarri his first major trophy at the age of 60, although that might not be enough to silence the speculation that he could also be leaving Stamford Bridge imminently. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2JKnbOd

For South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis, this setback has forced the team think-tank to change their combinations but he is confident with the talent in the squad. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2JJ7pmJ

Four years ago, England had performed very badly at the World Cup, winning just two of their six games - against Scotland and Afghanistan. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2WvbCQJ

Eoin Morgan`s side boast of the most dominant batting unit in 50-over cricket and their bowling too oozes the firepower few teams can rival.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2wyEyst

The opening ceremony was hosted by former England cricketer Andrew Flintoff and cricket presenters Shibani Dandekar and Paddy McGuinness. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2KaXS7q

The opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 took place on Wednesday (May 29). from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2Qu3NFN

Ranked eighth in the world heading into the showpiece event, Jason Holder's promising side sent out a statement of intent in beating 2015 finalists New Zealand by 91 runs in their final warm-up game on Tuesday. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2ED700L

England, who are still in search of their first trophy like South Africa, have risen from the ashes of their poor campaign in the showpiece last time, following that group-stage exit by ascending to the summit of the ICC ODI rankings. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/30Siya3

Supporters of the two London clubs from as far as Japan, Indonesia, the Middle East, Russia, the United States and other countries mingled with some English fans on Baku`s Caspian Sea promenade ahead of Wednesday`s final. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2VUzkSk

Rahul, who sealed the number four spot for the ICC World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa with a fine hundred on Tuesday, said Hardik has grown immensely as a cricketer over the last two years. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2KaPCUJ

The skipper gave enough indications that Rahul has sealed his spot at No 4 with a 99-ball-108 against Bangladesh in the final warm-up game which India won by 95 runs. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2JNUoIy

Du Plessis is only 34, but he looks like he’s been through a lot more. from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2QyE3YB

Carroll, who joined West Ham on loan from Liverpool in 2012, helped the newly-promoted side retain their top-flight status before making his move permanent the next year.  from Zee News :Sports http://bit.ly/2HKwpIc