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NEW DELHI: England's campaign to defend their 2019 ODI World Cup crown has nosedived to the point that they are now just one defeat away from being eliminated in the race to the semifinals. But their sorry run is already the worst start ever for a defending champion in the history of the tournament. England began with a mauling at the hand of last edition's runners up New Zealand, who won by nine...

CHENNAI: Pakistan cricket is on the brink of a disaster. Being thrown out of contention for the semifinals with three games left in the league stage would be the worst nightmare for a nation that goes crazy about cricket.But that's exactly where Pakistan stand after the humiliation against Afghanistan on Monday at Chepauk. And facing a red-hot South Africa at this stage of the tournament wouldn't make...

NEW DELHI: After a triumphant performance against the Netherlands, Steve Smith, the veteran Australian cricketer, attributed his return to form in the ongoing World Cup to some key technical adjustments. On Wednesday, the 34-year-old displayed his revamped technique as he blazed his way to a robust 68-ball 71, comprising nine boundaries and a maximum. Smith's partnership with David Warner (104) of 132...

NEW DELHI: Swashbuckling Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was in carnage mode as he fired the fastest century of the ODI World Cup ever against Netherlands in the national capital on Wednesday.Going hammer and tongs against the Dutch bowlers, Maxwell fired a ton off just 40 balls.With the supernatural effort, Maxwell surpassed South African Aiden Markram, who earlier in the ongoing World Cup itself,...

It’s World Cup season, and cricket mania was at its peak when the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Marisa Gerards, and her husband, Peter Knoope, hosted the Netherlands cricket team in the city on Monday. Fans were clicking selfies with their favourite players, discussing what a perfect final would be like, and analysing the next possible win for their favourite teams. The discussion around cricket...

The Netherlands' skipper, Scott Edwards, called his team's remarkable win over South Africa in the ICC World Cup on Tuesday as a significant achievement, while Proteas' captain Temba Bavuma acknowledged that the 38-run defeat would be a painful setback. South Africa, chasing a target of 246 in a rain-shortened 43-over match following Edwards' crucial unbeaten 78, were eventually dismissed for 207."Proud...

NEW DELHI: A heroic 69-ball 78 rescue effort by skipper Scott Edwards was followed by an all-round bowling performance as European outsiders Netherlands humiliated South Africa for a famous win in ODI World Cup Match 15 in Dharamsala on Tuesday.It was a second major upset in three days at the marquee tournament after Afghanistan shocked defending champions England on Sunday.In a match marred by rain,...

NEW DELHI: Police in south Delhi's Neb Sarai area arrested three individuals for allegedly operating a cricket betting racket related to the World Cup, officials said on Saturday. The arrests were made on Thursday, and the accused have been identified as Ravi Kumar, Amit Kumar, and Shahid Khan.Upon investigation, law enforcement seized several items, including two laptops with betting assistance...

Cricket is a dynamic sport cherished globally. It transcends boundaries by uniting nations in a shared passion for the game. As a sport, it blends strategy, skill and teamwork, captivating fans with thrilling moments. Beyond the pitch, cricket is a symbol of national pride, stirring deep-rooted patriotism and fostering a sense of belonging. Matches between rival nations ignite fervor, fostering unity...

MUMBAI: The Western Railway (WR) is planning to run two special trains, including a Vande Bharat Express, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad ahead of the India-Pakistan cricket World Cup match in Ahmedabad on October 14.This is the first time that the WR will run an inter-city train for a sports event.A fully air-conditioned train will depart from Mumbai around 10pm on October 13. "It will reach around 6am,"...