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The halfway stage of World Cup 2019

FE Sports DeskFrom bails which refuse to fall easily to rain threat that hovers over almost every match, and the teams that are most likely to reach the semis-halfway into the World Cup, here are a few talking points.Washouts and lossesThis World Cup has already seen four matches abandoned-that's two...

ICC compares Soumya to Ronaldo, gets trolled on social media

Soumya Sarkar who took three wickets for Bangladesh in their World Cup clash against Australia at Trent Bridge on Thursday, celebrated in Cristiano Ronaldo style after he dismissed Aaron Finch in the 21st over. The International Cricket Council (ICC) equated Soumya Sarkar to Ronaldo with similar image of the two...

England's Jofra Archer

England's Jofra Archer gesturing to the fielders during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between England and Sri Lanka at Headingley in Leeds, northern England on Friday — AFP

South Africa, Pakistan battle to keep semis hopes alive today

LONDON, June 22 (Agencies): With both teams virtually out of the semifinal race, South Africa and Pakistan will be battling it out for a consolation win in their World Cup match at the Lord's here on Sunday.South Africa and Pakistan both have managed to win just one match so far...

SL, BD, Pak benefit most after England defeat

Sri Lanka's 20-run win over England must count as the most unexpected result of the World Cup so far. More than that, it has brought some changes in calculations. ESPNcricinfo tries and figures out the changes.Bangladesh, Pakistan and West Indies get benefit The best hope for Bangladesh, Pakistan and West...

England must win three matches to book semifinal place

England suffered a shock defeat to Sri Lanka on Friday which damages their hopes of winning the World Cup for the first time, report agencies.The loss is England's second of the group stage but it is not fatal. The pre-tournament favourites remain third in the table on eight points with...

Tigers look to keep semis hopes alive with win over Afghans today

Bangladesh will be hoping to keep their hopes alive of reaching the semi-finals when they face Afghanistan at The Rose Bowl in Southampton today (Monday).Afghanistan have failed to get any points on the board but have won hearts by giving one of the World Cup 2019 favourites, India, reports NDTV.While...

England never won a World Cup despite inventing the game

FE Sports DeskThe Cricket World Cup burst into existence in 1975 and England reached three of the first five finals. England lost them all and haven't reached the final again since.The Game of Cricket has been in existence since the 16th century. It was born in southern England and ended...

Shami 2nd Indian to take hat-trick in WC

Mohammed Shami created history as he became the second India bowler to take a hat-trick in a World Cup match on Saturday.He became the second India bowler after Chetan Sharma's feat in 1987. In a remarkable display of skill and control, Shami held his nerves to defend 16 runs in...

Kohli fined for aggressive approach to an umpire

India captain Virat Kohli has been fined for his "aggressive" approach to an umpire during their 11-run win over Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2019, reports BBC Sport.Kohli has been docked 25 per cent of his match fee and given one demerit point for breaching level one of the...

Miraz gives Tigers an injury scare

Bangladesh received a huge scare ahead of their crucial clash against Afghanistan when in form off-spinner Mehidy Hasan Miraz was struck on the side of his head by a ball during a net session in Southampton, reports BSS.He is understood be out of danger. The incident happened when Miraz was...

England's WC survival faces stiff Australia test today

LONDON, June 24 (Agencies): England and Australia meet in a World Cup group clash at Lord's on Tuesday, with the home side looking to bounce back from their surprise 20-run loss to Sri Lanka.History is against them, however, with Australia having won five of the previous seven World Cup encounters...

Bangladesh supporters cheering

Bangladesh supporters cheering after a boundary during the 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, southern England on Monday — AFP

Cricket has finally come home

LONDON, June 24 (Agencies): Cricket has finally come 'home' in the 2019 World Cup. This has been the buzzword among the fans on social media as the historic Lord's hosted its first game, the 30th of the competition - the contest between Pakistan and South Africa on Sunday.The iconic stadium,...

Shakib Al Hasan 1st Bangladesh batsman to score 1000 WC runs

SOUTHAMPTON, June 24 (Agencies): Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan became the 1st Bangladesh batsman to score 1000 World Cup runs. During Bangladesh's 7th match of World Cup 2019 against Afghanistan, Shakib also overtook David Warner to become the leading scorer in the tournament.Shakib's 51 took him to 476 runs in the...