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‘We can discuss it man-to-man’: Virat Kohli on Kagiso Rabada’s ‘immature’ jibe

Updated on Jun 4, 2019 17:06 IST

<p>Captain of India's international cricket team, Virat Kohli, addressed a press conference a day before India play their first match in the ICC World Cup. Kohli was asked about South African bowler Kagiso Rabada's comments regarding him. Rabada had called Kohli 'immature'. The India skipper, in response, said that he could discuss the issue 'man-to-man' with Rabada, and didn't need a press conference. He then went on to praise Rabada's skills as a bowler.</p>

World Cup: Virat Kohli on 1st match versus South Africa, Dale Steyn’s injury

<p>Addressing the press a day before India's first match in the ICC World Cup, Captain Virat Kohli said that the side was happy that it was finally going to play. India's first match is against South Africa, whose star bowler, Dale Steyn, has been ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. Kohli, however, said that his team would continue to approach the match with respect for Steyn's replacement. The Proteas have already lost to England and Bangladesh in the World Cup so far.</p>

Updated on Jun 4, 2019 17:00 IST

Doubts over the form of Rohit & Dhawan? Watch The Knockout Show with Aakash Chopra

<p>Aakash Chopra talks about Indian openers & fast bowling options before the first match between South Africa & India on The Knockout Show.</p>

Updated on Jun 4, 2019 16:55 IST

World Cup | Eng vs Pak | ‘Total self-belief made us win’: Pakistan’s Hafeez

<p>Pakistan won by 14 runs against England after managing to secure a huge target of 349. Pakistan's player Mohammad Hafeez said it was “total self-belief” that led the team to win over England. England had won the toss and opted to bowl against Pakistan.</p>

Updated on Jun 4, 2019 04:36 IST

World Cup | ‘Not that bad’, says England captain after Pakistan loss

<p>England lost to Pakistan by 14 runs on Monday despite Joe Root and Jos Buttler's centuries. Pakistan managed a huge target of 349. England captain Eoin Morgan, however, defended the team and said the performance was not “that bad”. Morgan said, “I didn't think it was that bad”. England steadily lost the wickets of their top-order batsmen Jason Roy, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes to leave the side on 118 for four and give Root and Buttler a mountain to climb.</p>

Updated on Jun 4, 2019 04:24 IST

World Cup | Gutted to admit our game is not firing, says South Africa captain

<p>South Africa reacted after losing to Bangladesh in their second match in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. South African captain Faf du Plessis said he is gutted by the performance of his team in the last two matches. South Africa lost by 21 runs to Bangladesh after Mashrafe Mortaza's side posed a target of 331.</p>

Updated on Jun 3, 2019 07:07 IST

World Cup | Mortaza ‘100%’ confident on Bangladesh being title contenders

<p>Bangladesh won against South Africa in the onging ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. Bangladesh posed a huge target of 331 and beat South Africa by 21 runs. Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza said he is 100 per cent confident that his team is title contenders. Mushfiqur Rahim (78) and Shakib Al Hasan (75) laid the foundations of their impressive display at the Oval.</p>

Updated on Jun 3, 2019 06:29 IST

World Cup | Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni pose a big threat, says JP Duminy

<p>South African cricketer JP Duminy spoke about the upcoming match against India. Duminy said Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni pose a big threat for South Africa. South Africa lost their second ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 match against Bangladesh on June 2. India will face South Africa on 5 June. </p>

Updated on Jun 3, 2019 04:56 IST

World Cup | Australia were expecting boos, says Adam Zampa

<p>Australia won their opening match against Afghanistan but received a cold reception at Briston on Saturday. A probable reason is the return of Steve Smith and David Warner's return. There were loud boos for Australia during the match while the crowd cheered for Afghanistan. Australian player Adam Zampa said the team was expecting 'boos' during the match. </p>

Updated on Jun 2, 2019 06:13 IST

World Cup | Team India prepare for first match against South Africa

<p>Team India is gearing up for their first match against South Africa on June 5. India's performance has been mixed during the warm-up matches. On the other hand, South Africa faced a crushing defeat from England in the opening match as the host won by 104 runs. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 started on 30 May. </p>

Updated on Jun 2, 2019 03:48 IST

World Cup | New Zealand demolish Sri Lanka, win by 10 wickets

<p>New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in their first game of the tournament. Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson snatched three wickets each and contributed to the Lankans tumbling out by the 29th over for 136. Then Martin Guptill and Colin Munro powered the Kiwis to an easy win with unbeatable half-centuries. New Zealand successfully chased the target in just 16.1 overs.</p>

Updated on Jun 1, 2019 16:37 IST

Windies off to ‘really good start’, Pakistan blame the toss

<p>West Indies' Jason Holder and Pakistan's Sarfaraz Ahmed reacted to West Indies' seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC World Cup on Friday at Trent Bridge. West Indies bowled Pakistan out at 105 in 21.4 overs - the team's second lowest total in the history of the tournament. Windies successfully chased the target in 13.4 overs. Chris Gayle broke the record for the most sixes in World Cup history on his way to smashing 34-ball 50, led West Indies to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan.</p>

Updated on Jun 1, 2019 07:49 IST

Windies crush Pakistan, win by 7 wickets; Gayle sets most sixes record

<p>West Indies bowled Pakistan out at 105 in 21.4 overs - the team's second lowest total in the history of the tournament. Windies successfully chased the target in 13.4 overs. Chris Gayle broke the record for the most sixes in World Cup history on his way to smashing 34-ball 50, led West Indies to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup at Trent Bridge.</p>

Updated on Jun 1, 2019 07:06 IST

ICC World Cup: ‘Jofra Archer is an X-Factor bowler,’ says Faf du Plessis

<p>South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said his side needed to “look at the areas that we got it wrong, and just move on”, following England's crushing 104-run victory in the opening match of the ICC World Cup 2019. Du Plessis praised England's Jofra Archer, who took 3 for 27 in his first World Cup game, callling him an 'X-factor bowler'. The opener also witnessed a stunning catch by Ben Stokes in the deep. The catch has been lauded by many as the 'catch of the century'.</p>

Updated on May 31, 2019 05:59 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Ben Stokes stuns with ‘catch of the century’

<p>Ben Stokes' stunning catch was the highlight of the opener of ICC World Cup 2019. Stokes launched himself into the air and caught the ball with one hand dismissing SA's Andile Phehlukwayo. The catch has been lauded by many as the 'catch of the century'. England got the cricket world cup underway with a win against South Africa at the Oval. They defeated South Africa by 104 runs.</p>

Updated on May 31, 2019 04:56 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: England beat South Africa by 104 runs in opener

<p>England got the cricket world cup underway with a win against South Africa at the Oval. Out for a duck with just one run on the scoreboard, it was a start to forget for Jonny Bairstow. Joe Root got England up and running, before Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes took charge. England posted a target of 312 in 50 overs. Quinton de Kock turned into the main man racking up 68 runs but South Africa never really recovered. They were dismissed for 207 in less than 40 overs.</p>

Updated on May 31, 2019 08:48 IST

Britain’s Prince Harry declares ICC World Cup 2019 open

<p>Britain's Prince Harry declared the ICC World Cup 2019 open ahead of the opening match between England and South Africa at the Oval. The Duke of Sussex hailed the UK's cultural diversity in his opening speech and said he looked forward to 'a brilliant six weeks of sport.'</p>

Updated on May 30, 2019 12:00 IST

World Cup Captains meet Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Harry

<p>Captains of the ten participating teams in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 met Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. The Queen posed with the captains for a photo as well. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex also met the captains. Virat Kohli was among the captains who met the Queen and Prince Harry. </p>

Updated on May 30, 2019 05:40 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: KL Rahul on batting at number 4, partnership with Dhoni

<p>Indian cricketer KL Rahul responded after a warm-up win against Bangladesh. Rahul struck a century in the match. Rahul said it is a dream to bat with MS Dhoni. “You need to be flexible and you need to be ready to bat wherever. As a player you need to be ready to take up any role which is given to you,” Rahul responded to him playing on number 4 slot.</p>

Updated on May 29, 2019 07:17 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: India face Bangladesh in their 2nd warm-up match

<p>India plays Bangladesh in the 2nd warm-up match of ICC Word Cup 2019. The friendly is being played at Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground in Cardiff. Bangladesh won the toss and elected to bowl against India. Virat Kohli and Co will play South Africa in their first WC match on 5 June.</p>

Updated on May 28, 2019 12:42 IST

ICC WC 2019: ‘Winning is a habit,’ says Khawaja on Australia’s revival

<p>In a post-match conference, Australia's Usman Khawaja addressed the media on the team's revival. Australia secured back-to-back victories in their World Cup warm-up matches after a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka at Southampton on Monday. He said, “Winning is a habit, we say that a lot amongst the team. Hence we are trying to win all the games we are playing in these warm-up games. We want to win just to keep that habit going. We might have lost that habit a little bit before, but hopefully we have found it again, leading into the World Cup.”</p>

Updated on May 28, 2019 10:28 IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Jadeja defends India after warm-up loss to NZ

<p>Indian cricketer Ravindra Jadeja defended batsmen after the team lost a warm-up match to New Zealand. Jadeja pointed to the different pitch conditions in India and England. “The wicket is a little bit spongy”, Jadeja said in a press conference. Electing to bat, India suffered an early collapse in slightly bowling-friendly conditions at the Oval before being bowled out for 179 in 39.2 overs. Ravindra Jadeja's 54 off 50 balls and Hardik Pandya's 37-ball 30 were the only substantial scores.</p>

Updated on May 26, 2019 09:37 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Team India train at the oval ahead of NZ friendly

<p>Team India trained at the Oval ahead of their first World Cup warm-up match. India will face New Zealand in a friendly match on Saturday. After the New Zealand friendly, India will face Bangladesh on 28 May. Virat Kohli and Co will play South Africa in their first WC match on 5 June.</p>

Updated on May 25, 2019 07:47 IST

ICC World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli expects low scoring matches

<p>Captains of all 10 teams interacted on the eve of the first warm-up match ahead of WC. Indian Skipper Virat Kohli predicted low-scoring matches this World Cup. “It really depends on how these boys (England) get on. They seem to be obsessed with getting to 500 before anyone else they just come and smash from ball one up to 50 overs,” said Virat. He added, “But I said Look 260, 270 is going to be as difficult to get in the World Cup as you know chasing 380 or 370. I don't see many high scoring games happening in the later half of the tournament.”</p>

Updated on May 25, 2019 08:21 IST

ICC Cricket WC 2019: Virat Kohli praises Jofra Archer’s ‘X-factor’

<p>Ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Indian skipper Virat Kolhi was all praises for England's fast bowler Jofra Archer. Jofra made a statement earlier saying that he wanted to take Virat's wicket at the World Cup tournament. “If Jofra has said that it's a big compliment, because he himself is a world-class bowler,” said Virat. “I think he's probably going to be their X-factor because he holds a skillset which is very different from anyone else,” added Virat. </p>

Updated on May 24, 2019 08:52 IST

Indian Cricket Team arrive in London ahead of World Cup

<p>Indian cricket team arrived in London for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The two-time World Cup winners last claimed the title in 2011, beating Sri Lanka in the final. Ahead of the World Cup, Virat Kohli's side will face New Zealand and Bangladesh in friendlies. India will face South Africa in their first World Cup match on June 05 in Southampton. </p>

Updated on May 24, 2019 07:05 IST

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Team India leaves for England

<p>Indian Cricket Team departed from Mumbai for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England. Team India will be playing their first match against South Africa on 5 June. India will also play two warm up matches against New Zealand and Bangladesh. ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 will be held from May 20 to July 14 in England and Wales.</p>

Updated on May 24, 2019 07:06 IST

Most challenging World Cup, says skipper Virat Kohli, before leaving for England

<p>Right before leaving for England for the cricket World Cup, captain of the Indian team, Virat Kohli, and coach Ravi Shastri, addressed a press conference. The two spoke on India's strategy, strengths, and challenges in the upcoming tournament. Kohli said that this would be the 'most challenging' World Cup that he has played in, referring to the changed format of the tournament. He also said that handling pressure would be more important than the conditions in England.</p>

Updated on May 21, 2019 14:49 IST

Che Pujara answers 3 important questions before the World Cup on The Knockout Show powered by Faboom Fantasy

<p>In the latest episode of The Knockout Show, Che Pujara talks about conditions in England & India's bowling combination at the upcoming World Cup.</p>

Updated on May 21, 2019 11:38 IST

Niki Lauda, three-time Formula One champion, dies at 70

<p>Former Formula One driver and three-time champion Niki Lauda died on Monday. His family said in a statement that Niki passed away peacefully. The F1 legend had won F1 titles in 1975, 1977 and 1984. Niki also survived a crash in German Grand Prix in 1976. Niki was appointed as Mercedes' non-executive chairman in 2012 and was among the ones to add Lewis Hamilton to the team. </p>

Updated on May 21, 2019 04:40 IST

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