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India vs Bangladesh | It’s not going to be easy: Mashrafe Mortaza

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 17:05 IST

<p>Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza spoke ahead of World Cup clash against India. Mortaza said it will not be easy (to play against India) and Bangladesh will have to play hard. Bangladesh will have to win matches against India and Pakistan in order to survive in the tournament. Bangladesh faces India on Tuesday in Birmingham. </p>

India vs England | Needed innings like Ben Stokes’ to win: Rohit

<p>India lost their first World Cup 2019 match to England by 31 runs on Sunday. India's vice captain Rohit Sharma spoke to the media after the match. Rohit said India needed an innings like Ben Stokes' towards the end. Rohit struck 101 runs but India could still not win the match. India will now have win either of the remaining matches against Bangladesh or Sri Lanka to secure their place in the semi-finals.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 14:11 IST

Still searching for perfect performance: Australia post New Zealand win

<p>Australia won against New Zealand by 86 runs in a World Cup clash on Saturday. Australia are already in the semi-finals. Australia's Mitchell Starc said the team is still searching for the perfect performance. “We're showing glimpses of what we are capable of..but we have still got room to improve,” Starc added. </p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:49 IST

Watch: Scuffle between Pakistan, Afghanistan fans outside Leeds stadium

<p>A scuffle broke between Pakistan and Afghanistan fans outside the Leeds stadium where the two teams were scheduled for a match. The alleged cause was a “Justice For Balochistan” banner displayed by an airplane. Several such posters are being put up by Baloch activists since the start of World Cup 2019. </p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:45 IST

Watch: Children take over Virat Kohli’s press meet ahead of England match

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli spoke ahead of India's clash with England. Unexpectedly, children took over Kohli's press meet and asked questions to the Indian captain. Kohli responded to the questions. Unbeaten India will be playing against England on Sunday. </p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:35 IST

Virat Kohli unveils orange jersey; calls England’s performance surprising

<p>Indian skipper Virat Kohli unveiled the orange jersey for team India on Saturday. Virat was speaking head India's clash with England. Kohli said he had thought England would dominate the World Cup due to home advantage. Kohli said he is surprised by India's performance.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:40 IST

‘I’ve batted really well throughout the tournament’: Faf du Plessis

<p>Skipper Faf du Plessis said he felt he batted well in the WC tournament. He said, “I mean I've personally felt like I've batted really well throughout the tournament. I've been getting starts. Been feeling good. I just haven't been able to convert it into big scores. But I suppose there's always that fine balance when you are chasing big scores that you have to go through times of risks and times of just playing the pace of the innings.” Ousted South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets but the Proteas are already out of the tournament after winning only 2 out of 8 games.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:39 IST

Faf, Amla guide Proteas to an easy victory over Sri Lanka

<p>Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla's 175-run partnership guided South Africa to a comfortable victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas beat Sri Lanka by 9 wickets. Sri Lanka were all out for 203 in 49.3 overs. Faf remained unbeaten on 96, while Amla scored an unbeaten 80.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:21 IST

India really strong; have to respect bowling attack: England’s Jos Buttler

<p>England's Jos Buttler called India a 'really strong' side ahead of the match between the two teams on June 30. So far, India is the only team in the tournament to remain unbeaten. Buttler added that India's bowling attack deserves respect. The hosts have suffered losses at the hands of Sri Lanka and Australia recently. They are also sweating over the fitness of Jason Roy and Jofra Archer.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 13:16 IST

CWC 2019: ‘I’m focused to play better for the team,’ says Shami

<p>Following the victory over West Indies, Mohammad Shami said he 'feels good'. He also said that he is focussed to give his best for the team. Shami has been to hell and back in the last one and half years, fighting accusations of domestic violence. As a result, he was dropped from the BCCI's central contract list pending inquiry, and also sat out a Test match on fitness ground.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 12:49 IST

Cheteshwar Pujara picks India’s all-time World Cup XI lineup on The Knockout Show!

<p>Indian cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara hand-picks the best eleven players to have played the World Cup for India across all eras.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 12:41 IST

World Cup: India thrash Windies by 125 runs, stay only unbeaten side so far

<p>India continued their unbeaten run at the World Cup with a decisive victory over West Indies. India batted first with captain Virat Kohli's 72 and Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 56 helping the side reach a score of 268 at a loss of 7 wickets. The Windies' batting order crumbled under a sustained attack by India's bowlers, with Mohammed Shami leading the way. The latter snatched 4 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah and Yuzvendra Chahal took 2 wickets each. The Windies were bowled out for just 143 in 34.2 overs.</p>

Updated on Feb 23, 2020 09:32 IST

Should Pant & Karthik be included in India’s Playing XI?

<p>In the latest episode of The Knockout Show, Aakash Chopra discusses if Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik can give India's middle order that extra edge.</p>

Updated on Jun 27, 2019 10:54 IST

Pakistan hopeful of reaching semi-finals: Babar Azam post New Zealand win

<p>Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam said the team is hopeful of reaching the World Cup semi-finals. Azam spoke after Pakistan won the match against New Zealand by six wickets. Azam said Pakistan is focusing on match to match and will hopefully qualify for the semi-finals.</p>

Updated on Jun 27, 2019 08:13 IST

Naive to expect to go unbeaten: New Zealand’s Neesham after Pakistan loss

<p>New Zealand lost against Pakistan by six wickets on Wednesday. New Zealand's James Neesham spoke after the match. Neesham said it was “naive” to think that New Zealand would go unbeaten at the World Cup. Neesham added that the focus is to qualify for the semi-finals. </p>

Updated on Jun 27, 2019 06:14 IST

Chris Gayle calls himself one of Windies’ ‘greats’ ahead of India clash

<p>West Indies cricketer Chris Gayle called himself one of the 'greats' ahead of a World Cup clash with India. Gayle also added that the match with India is an 'important game' and a 'challenge'. West Indies will have to win the remaining matches in the World Cup to make it to the semi-finals.</p>

Updated on Jun 27, 2019 03:56 IST

Watch India’s bowling coach’s reaction amid orange jersey controversy

<p>Amid a growing controversy over Team India possibly sporting an orange jersey in a World Cup match, bowling coach Bharat Arun revealed the team's official stand. He said that the side was unaware, and had given no thought, to the colour of jersey that they would be wearing in the match against England. Reports had suggested that since India and England both have blue jerseys, the former would wear their alternate uniform. After sustained questioning by the press, Arun said that India 'bleeds blue', and blue would be the predominant colour. Earlier, a Congress legislator had accused the National Democratic Alliance government of 'saffronising' the sport, citing the orange jerseys.</p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 18:14 IST

Should Rishabh Pant open for India? Watch The Knockout Show with Aakash Chopra

<p>In the latest episode of The Knockout Show, Aakash Chopra discusses whether India should open with KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for left-right combination?</p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 11:02 IST

The Knockout Show | Should India make a change at No. 4?

<p>Aakash Chopra discusses India's No. 4 conundrum and speaks about which batsman should be deployed at the position in the ongoing WC tournament in the latest episode of The Knockout Show.</p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 10:32 IST

What lacked in India’s batting performance against Afghanistan?

<p>In the latest episode of The Knockout Show, Aakash Chopra talks about the slow approach of Indian batsmen against Afghanistan's spinners. Afghanistan bowlers restricted India to 224/8 and took control of the game during their chase. Mohammad Nabi's innings had Afghanistan eyeing the greatest-ever World Cup upset but Mohammed Shami's final-over hat-trick broke Afghanistan hearts as India sealed an 11-run.</p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 10:23 IST

‘Our fate in our own hands’: Eoin Morgan on England’s World Cup destiny

<p>England captain Eoin Morgan said that the chances of getting into semi-finals are still in their hands. England lost to Australia on Tuesday in a World Cup clash at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. Chances are in our hands. Everything is within our control. “We just need to produce a performance worthy of winning either one or the next two games,” Morgan said in a press conference post the match.</p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 07:46 IST

Rain forces India to practice indoors ahead of key West Indies clash

<p>Rain forces team India to practice indoors ahead of important World Cup clash against West Indies. India had previously defeated Afghanistan by 11 runs. India is looking forward to securing its place in the World Cup semi-finals. India, currently with nine points, will have to win 2 out of the remaining four matches to secure a semi-final spot. </p>

Updated on Jun 26, 2019 04:19 IST

‘Will give best shot against India’: Shakib post Afghanistan win

<p>Bangladesh's all rounder Shakib Al Hasan spoke after the team won match against Afghanistan and kept their hopes for semifinals alive. Shakib said his performance in the match was important from his and the team's perspective. Shakib took five wickets and struck a half century against Afghanistan on Monday. Shakib also spoke about Bangladesh's upcoming World Cup clash against India. Shakib said Bangladesh will give their best shot against India.</p>

Updated on Jun 25, 2019 05:17 IST

‘Acceptance will take time’: England captain on fans’ reaction to Smith, Warner

<p>England captain Eoin Morgan speaks on fans booing Australian cricketers David Warner and Steve Smith. Morgan said fans are entitled to have their own view. “Just because punishment was handed out and the two guys served their punishment doesn't mean they're going to be accepted back in to the cricket community with open arms,” Morgan said in a press conference ahead of their match with Australia on Tuesday. Fans have been booing Smith and Warner in World Cup.</p>

Updated on Jun 25, 2019 05:18 IST

‘Hum to doobe hai sanam’: Naib’s tongue-in-cheek warning to Bangladesh

<p>“We are already drowned darling, but we'll take you with us,” Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib said, cheekily warning Bangladesh ahead of their World Cup clash here Monday.</p><p>Afghanistan are already out of the tournament after losing all their six matches so far while Bangladesh are still in the reckoning with five points from six matches. The Tigers will need to win against Afghanistan to remain in contention for a semi-final berth.</p>

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 08:33 IST

World Cup | Can beat anybody: Pakistan after win against South Africa

<p>Pakistan won by 49 runs against South Africa on Sunday at Lord's, England and revived their chances to qualify for the World Cup semifinals. Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur spoke after the match and said the team “can beat anybody.” We can beat anybody. Whether that's New Zealand, Afghanistan, Bangladesh - our remaining games - or England we showed. We put our three disciplines together we're as good as any team in this competition,” Arthur said. The Proteas, on the other hand, got knocked out of the World Cup race after the loss. </p>

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 06:27 IST

Pakistan’s cricket fans tear posters put up by Baloch activists at Lord’s

<p>Pakistan's cricket fans were seen tearing down posters put up by Baloch activists outside Lord's Cricket Ground. Baloch activists put up protest posters during Pakistan's match against South Africa. The fans were seen taking down the posters. Baloch activists have been protesting against Pakistan for atrocities faced in Balochistan region.</p>

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 05:32 IST

Pakistan vs South Africa | Embarrassing: Proteas after World Cup crash out

<p>South Africa's captain Faf du Plessis spoke after the match with Pakistan. Du Plessis said “it's a little embarrassing” and the team is trying but “it's just not good enough”. South Africa's World Cup campaign ended on Sunday at Lord's after Pakistan beat the Proteas by 49 runs. “It's important that the coach, myself, the senior players are the guys that need to front up to this challenge. That's when your players need you the most. So and right now I need to be there for the other players as well.” said the South African captain.</p>

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 04:28 IST

‘Emotional roller coaster’: Unbeaten New Zealand after West Indies clash

<p>New Zealand remained an unbeaten side in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup after winning clash with West Indies on Saturday. The Kiwis secured a thrilling five-run win and remain on top of the table. Skipper Kane Williamson's 148 and 160-run partnership with Ross Taylor helped New Zealand rally to 291-8 after losing both openers for first-ball ducks in the first over. The New Zealanders, the 2015 runners-up, have 11 points from five wins and a washout against India and are one point ahead of defending champion Australia, two ahead of No. 2-ranked India, and three clear of top-ranked England.</p>

Updated on Jun 23, 2019 09:05 IST

India vs Afghanistan | ‘No bigger achievement,’ says Shami after hat-trick

<p>Indian bowler Mohammed Shami spoke after getting a last-minute hat-trick in the World Cup clash against Afghanistan on Saturday. India managed to win the match with Shami's help. Later, Shami said that there is no bigger achievement for a bowler than getting a hat-trick in the World Cup. Shami became the second Indian to get a World Cup hat-trick. Indian bowler Mohammed Shami spoke after getting a last-minute hat-trick in the World Cup clash against Afghanistan on Saturday. India managed to win the match with Shami's help. Later, Shami said that there is no bigger achievement for a bowler than getting a hat-trick in the World Cup. Shami became the second Indian to get a World Cup hat-trick.</p>

Updated on Jun 23, 2019 08:56 IST

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