Sri Lanka opt to bowl first against South Africa

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bowl first in their opening match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 against South Africa in Delhi.

Pakistan overcome Netherlands and de Leede to win World Cup opener

Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win against the Netherlands on Friday, overcoming an impressive performance from Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede.

Sri Lanka stack up pace unit for World Cup opener

A bit of grass on the pitch and shorter boundaries have tempted Sri Lanka to stack up its pace department as Sri Lanka look to forget the demons of the Asia Cup final and kick-off their World Cup campaign on a winning note against South Africa at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi tomorrow.

Under-19 Cricket: Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2023

The Sri Lanka Under-19 Team will tour Pakistan during the month of October 2023 to engage in a four-day match and a five-match one-day series.

Rampant India to meet Afghanistan for Asian Games cricket gold

India crushed Bangladesh by nine wickets on Friday to set up a gold medal match against Afghanistan as they bid to become Asian Games champions on their first attempt.

Sri Lanka football team ‘mentally strong’ after five weeks of training

After almost a year of inactivity, the Sri Lanka football squad is gradually recovering after five weeks of training, according to Andrew Morrison, head coach of the Sri Lanka national team.

Pakistan overcome Netherlands and de Leede to win World Cup opener

Pakistan opened their World Cup campaign with a comfortable 81-run win against the Netherlands on Friday, overcoming an impressive performance from Dutch all-rounder Bas de Leede.

Name game as World Cup star Ravindra hails Tendulkar, Dravid

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra on Thursday said hitting a match-winning century in the World Cup opener was inspired by watching footage of India cricket icons Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid after whom he is named.

'Unbelievable' as Conway, Ravindra help New Zealand crush England

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra smashed centuries to power New Zealand to a crushing nine-wicket win over defending champions England in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.

MCC punishes members involved in spat with Australia cricketers at Lord’s

Marylebone Cricket Club has expelled one member and suspended two others following an ugly altercation with Australia players during the second Ashes Test against England at Lord’s.

Root helps England to 282-9 as New Zealand apply brakes in World Cup opener

New Zealand bowlers led by Matt Henry kept England in check to 282-9 despite Joe Root’s 77 in the opening match of the World Cup on Thursday.

Stokes out as England and New Zealand get World Cup underway

Defending champions England and New Zealand got the World Cup underway at the sport’s largest cricket arena in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

History makers: the tales of ODI World Cups past

Before a new chapter is written, relive past glories with a look back at all the previous editions of one-day cricket’s showpiece event

Weak bowling unit a concern for Sri Lanka - Vaas

As Sri Lanka prepares for their opening fixture at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup on Saturday, legendary seamer Chaminda Vaas says the team’s most pressing area of concern is their bowling unit.

New Zealand’s Southee ’unavailable’ for World Cup opener

New Zealand’s Tim Southee will miss the World Cup’s opening match against holders England and potentially some of the following matches due to an injured thumb, stand-in-skipper Tom Latham said Wednesday.

Sri Lanka lose to Afghanistan in Asian Games men’s cricket

Sri Lanka slumped to a eight-run defeat to Afghanistan in their Asian Games Men’s Cricket quarter-final, despite the best efforts of their last-wicket pair to fashion a sensational win.

Gurbaz, Shah eclipse Mendis’ giant effort

Afghanistan registered a six wicket win over Sri Lanka in their final warm-up match before the ICC Men’s World Cup at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday.

India travel 3,400km for washed out World Cup game

India’s superstar cricketers endured a 3,400km (2,170 miles) cross-country journey to play a World Cup warm-up only for the match to be abandoned without a ball being bowled on Tuesday.

Mendis propels Sri Lanka to 294 in World Cup warm-up

Acting Skipper Kusal Mendis smashed a sparkling century as Sri Lanka piled up a formidable 294 runs in their second World Cup warm-up fixture against Afghanistan played at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, India today.

Injured Shanaka to skip World Cup warm-up

Sri Lanka Skipper Dasun Shanaka will not take part in today’s warm-up game against Afghanistan, as the all-rounder is recovering from a ’strain’ he experienced on his left elbow following the earlier game against Bangladesh.

England, New Zealand warm-up for World Cup opener with rain-hit wins

England and New Zealand clinched rain-hit victories on Monday in their final World Cup warm-up matches before they clash on Thursday in the tournament opener.

India ready to raise curtain on Cricket World Cup

India target a third World Cup when cricket’s global showpiece gets underway on Thursday with the country buoyed by a growing, international self-confidence and with a sport which unites and divides the sub-continent like no other on the verge of joining the Olympic elite.

Sports Minister urges ICC to reconsider SLC endorsement requirement amidst turmoil

Roshan Ranasinghe, Sri Lanka’s Sports Minister, has urged the ICC to reconsider its requirement for the International Sports Coordination Committee on Cricket (ISCC) to be endorsed by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). In a letter to Geoff Allardice, ICC’s Chief Executive, Ranasinghe cited ongoing turmoil and financial misconduct allegations within SLC, highlighted by Sri Lanka’s Auditor General.

Murali, Karthik and Gayle hoping for an India-Pakistan World Cup final

As anticipation for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup intensifies, cricket pundits from across the globe are collaboratively engaging in discussions to forecast the tournament’s potential winners and underdogs.

Rizwan ton fires Pakistan to 345-5 in World Cup warm-up

Mohammad Rizwan smashed a century to help Pakistan score 345-5 against New Zealand in a World Cup warm-up match on Friday.

Proteas, Afghanistan frustrated as rain washes out World Cup warm-up

The World Cup warm-up match between South Africa and Afghanistan at Thiruvananthapuram was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Friday.

New Zealand’s Williamson to miss World Cup opener

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson will miss the opening match of the ODI World Cup next week to recover from a knee injury, the country’s cricket board said Friday.

Axed Bangladesh ex-skipper Tamim ’childish’, says Shakib

Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan said teammate Tamim Iqbal’s ’’totally childish’’ behaviour prompted his exclusion from the World Cup squad, the latest sign of simmering frustrations with the star batsman.

Legal Notice To Bring Back Tamim Iqbal In World Cup 2023; Conspiracy Allegations

The news around Tamim Iqbal’s participation in the upcoming ODI World Cup continues to do the rounds. With only a week left before the tournament kicks off, the Bangladeshi team management is still grappling with issues surrounding Tamim Iqbal’s availability.

Shakib Al Hasan set to retire from all formats after ’this’ tournament

Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh’s most celebrated and arguably their greatest player has revealed his retirement plan ahead of World Cup 2023. Shakib is leading Bangladesh in World Cup and amidst the drama of Tamim Iqbal’s non-selection, Shakib has also made it clear that he will not play any international cricket after Champions Trophy 2025.