Tag: ICC WORLD CUP

The last date for announcing the World Cup squads is April 23 but BCCI has decided to announce it eight days prior to the scheduled day. (Image: ICC)

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India’s World Cup squad to be announced April 15

April 8, 2019

New Delhi: India's 15-member squad for the ICC World Cup will be selected April 15 in Mumbai. The Committee of ...

All eyes have been on the Mumbai Indians pacer as he is not just an integral part of the IPL franchise but also India skipper Virat Kohli's main weapon in the national set-up.

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Injury scare for Bumrah after ball hits eye

April 7, 2019

New Delhi: Looks like Jasprit Bumrah and injury scares are going hand in hand in this edition of the Indian ...

Since the Champions Trophy final at the Oval in 2017 when he produced a match-winning spell of 3 for 16, Amir, 26, has not taken more than a wicket in 14 ODIs and has also gone without a wicket in nine of these matches.

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Amir’s WC selection in doubt after Sarfaraz’s comments

April 7, 2019

Karachi: Mohammad Amir's World Cup selection was thrown into uncertainty after captain Sarfaraz Ahmed expressed concerns over the experienced left-arm ...

The Mumbai Indians skipper wants to get as many wins under his belt before players leave for WC preparations towards the end of the IPL.

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Want to win as many games as possible before WC preps begin: Rohit

April 7, 2019

Hyderabad: Traditionally a slow starter, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma says he wants his team to win most of its ...

The 28-year-old, who has played 12 Tests, 49 ODIs and 15 T20 Internationals for New Zealand, was named in the 15-man WC squad

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NZ’s Neesham almost quit cricket due to form, injuries

April 5, 2019

Wellington: New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham says being picked for the upcoming World Cup feels ‘surreal’ as he was on ...

However, the Mumbai Indians skipper also acknowledged that IPL has helped him in his preparations for the upcoming mega event.

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Can’t select WC team based on IPL performances: Rohit

April 4, 2019

Mumbai: India vice-captain Rohit Sharma firmly believes that for World Cup selection, the players should be judged on the basis ...

Winners of 2015 World Cup at home, Australia had endured a miserable time in limited-overs cricket since last year's ball-tampering controversy in South Africa. (Image: Reuters)

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Finch issues warning ahead of World Cup

April 1, 2019

Dubai: Captain Aaron Finch warned Australia will embark on their World Cup defence next month with confidence riding high after ...

He says he can devote more time to his family and more focus on his Premier League club Chelsea. (Image: Reuters)

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Higuain retires from international football

March 29, 2019

Buenos Aires: Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain announced his retirement from international football telling critics ‘I gave everything’ for the Albiceleste. ...