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Courtesy of espncricinfo.comSteven Smith praises Virat Kohli but is happy to brush off the boos
He said the India captain's gesture to silence spectators' heckling was "lovely", but he is more focused on scoring the runs Australia need from him
Bhuvneshwar out for two-three matches with hamstring injury
The new-ball bowler pulled up after delivering the fourth ball of his third over, and went off the field immediately
Ginn, Oliver to take on Pat Howard's former Cricket Australia role
Triple Olympic gold medal-winning rower Drew Ginn has taken on one of the newly created positions at Cricket Australia
Samiuddin: Pakistan need to first figure out what their best XI actually is
Beaten Pakistan have made six changes over three games after their opening match
Maxwell's bowling helps Australia make their balancing act work
The allrounder chipped in handily with the bat, but it was his ten overs that most aided Aaron Finch against Sri Lanka to leave Australia sitting at the top of the table
World Cup Central: Behrendorff's plan - 'get away with it as best you can'
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Mashrafe wants players, not outsiders, to assess pitches
During the New Zealand game, people outside the playing group were influenced by radio commentary, says the Bangladesh captain
Rohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav put India 7-0 ahead
On its biggest stage, cricket's most fraught rivalry once again failed to live up to its billing as a meek Pakistan were thoroughly outclassed
Tahir, de Kock give South Africa first World Cup win
Afghanistan collapsed after the rain break to hand the Proteas an easy chase
Ajinkya Rahane endures torrid day as Simon Harmer, Ravi Bopara show Hampshire how it's done
Rahane duck as Harmer claims five-for and Bopara hits unbeaten fifty to hand Essex early lead
Sam Robson settles in on return to Radlett, as Middlesex make solid start against Glamorgan
Opener unbeaten on 85 as Seaxes reach 151 for 3 after rain delays start
Bangladesh, West Indies seek to turn campaign around
Bangladesh blanked West Indies three times in as many games during the recent tri-series in Ireland, but can they repeat a similar performance at the World Cup?
West Indies grasping at elusive semi-final spot
With or without Andre Russell, West Indies seem a batsman short - and they'll have to find a way to beat Bangladesh to keep their World Cup alive
With 'peg in the ground', South Africa look to begin semi-final charge
Lungi Ngidi might return to the XI for the next fixture, against New Zealand on Wednesday
Live Report - India v Pakistan
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Aaron Finch and Mitchell Starc headline big Australia win
The opener scored his second World Cup hundred to set base for an imposing total, and the left-arm quick blew Sri Lanka away after they had threatened to make a game of it
Afghanistan's World Cup of self-inflicted chaos
The omission of Najibullah Zadran, their batsman of the tournament, summed up a team that is not giving the best account of themselves
Pakistan captain, coach throw their weight behind 'incredible' Shoaib Malik
The senior allrounder, in his last campaign for the national team, has been poor with the bat and just about handy with the ball so far
Bouncer-ready Bangladesh 'favourites' against West Indies, says Tamim Iqbal
Mushfiqur Rahim picks up a forearm injury in the nets courtesy a Mustafizur Rahman short delivery
Weather looms large over World Cup's most anticipated clash
India will want to treat it like any other match, because viewing it through the prism of history might just play into Pakistan's hands
Afghanistan look to escape last place as South Africa eye turnaround
The lowest-placed teams in the tournament are both looking for their first wins as the qualification window shrinks on them
Niroshan Dickwella ton helps Sri Lanka A pull level
The opener struck a 93-ball 111 and was part of a first-wicket partnership of 165 as his side overcame India A's 260-run target
Live Report - Afghanistan v South Africa
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Live report - Australia v Sri Lanka
Analysis, social media chatter and plenty of silliness from the World Cup 2019
Jason Roy, Eoin Morgan in doubt for Afghanistan after fielding injuries
Opening batsman faces scan on a left hamstring injury, while the captain has back spasms
England quicks, Root century brush West Indies aside
Fast bowlers Jofra Archer and Mark Wood took three wickets each to wrap-up West Indies for a below-par total
India v Pakistan: will rain affect the World Cup's biggest rivalry?
Light showers are forecast for Sunday in Manchester, but the indications are that we will have a proper contest
Kimber: The talent is there but West Indies need to rethink ODI batting
Twice in this tournament, not changing the way they have batted for the conditions, or state of the game, has cost them
A gentle vying for position as life moves on in Arundel's slow lane
Forty-one miles, and a world away, from the World Cup, the battle for promotion proceeds at a leisurely pace
Marnus Labuschagne gives selectors another nudge as Glamorgan see out draw
Another half-century for Division Two's leading run-scorer in high-scoring draw at Swansea
Aaron Finch not expecting Ashes call-up
Australia's limited-overs captain feels the batsmen who got opportunities to replace him in the Test side have done well enough to retain their places
'Very unfair' - Sri Lanka complain to ICC about less-than-ideal pitches, training facilities
Ashantha de Mel, the team manager, has written to the governing body, but says he hasn't received a reply yet
Stalled Sri Lanka must stand up to Australia's might
Rain has followed the Sri Lankans around the World Cup but the forecast is better in London, where the main challenge will be their batting
'We have to do it all over again' - Courtney Walsh
Bangladesh have a 7-2 record against West Indies over the last 12 months, but their bowling coach knows their next meeting in Taunton will be the one that counts
Australia to wait until Bangladesh clash to decide Marcus Stoinis' World Cup future
The allrounder, who is recovering from a side strain, will miss Saturday's match against Sri Lanka
Papua New Guinea suspends ten Under-19 players for a year
The sanction is in relation to their conduct in Japan, where they were favourites to win a qualifying tournament for the Under-19 World Cup; however, 10 players missed a crucial game against Japan
Live Report - England v West Indies
Chatter, analysis and some silliness from the World Cup 2019
'Explosive' Shaun Marsh, Khawaja suit middle order - Langer
The coach has admitted to challenges in balancing the side after the injury to Marcus Stoinis but is content with Australia's start of three wins from four matches
Warner's hundred another stage of the homecoming
His hundred against Pakistan was recognition that his singular match-winning skills remain very much intact
AB de Villiers' inclusion in World Cup would have set difficult precedent - Van der Dussen
'You can't, on the day before the announcement and a team that's been working for something for year and even longer than a year, come and say, 'I want to make a comeback now.''
Dhawan really wants to play - Kohli
The left hander is expected to miss at least India's next two matches and his ability to field will also be a factor in his recovery
Hazlewood learns lessons from past Ashes disappointment
The pace bowler was dropped before the end of the last series in England but now feels better equipped to make the most of the Duke ball
Amy Jones keeps form rolling as England's top order set up big win, 3-0 series sweep against West Indies
Jones, Sarah Taylor reach half-centuries as Heather Knight's quick-fire cameo keeps England clinical
Billy Godleman touches new heights to drive Derbyshire into lead
Derbyshire captain leads by example, scoring a career best 211 not out - surpassing the 204 he scored against Worcestershire three years ago
Chris Dent, Gareth Roderick guide Gloucestershire between showers
Senior batsmen see Gloucestershire to 146 for 3 as Sussex fail to make significant headway on wet day
How Kane Richardson learned to stop worrying and love the game
According to Justin Langer, Richardson epitomises Australia's transformation after a dismal 2018
Morne Morkel's mayhem rouses soggy match from its torpor
Steve Patterson's men grateful for the late return of rain as their lacklustre efforts go unpunished
Alec Stewart among front-runners to succeed Trevor Bayliss as England coach
However, Surrey director of cricket is no guarantee to apply when applications open this month
Attention on Southampton as Jofra Archer troops his new colours
Assuming the weather gives the players a chance, England versus West Indies ought to be one of the match-ups of the tournament
Somerset surge clear after Lewis Gregory inspires victory dash
Lewis Gregory claims career-best 11 for 53 as Somerset open up 26-point gap at the top of Division One
Brendan Taylor, Hamilton Masakadza back in Zimbabwe squad
Uncapped left-arm spinner Ainsley Ndlovu was retained in the squad as the lone frontline spinner
India, New Zealand remain unbeaten as rain forces another washout
The tournament had its third abandoned match as India-New Zealand fixture was called off without even a toss
Netherlands recall Vivian Kingma, Bas de Leede for Zimbabwe series
Roelof van der Merwe and Paul van Meekeren have also been named in the 13-man squad, while Ryan ten Doeschate wasn't available due to his county commitments
Pressure exists for every team, not just Pakistan - Mohammad Amir
Mohammad Amir opens up on his strategy against Australia that fetched him his maiden career ODI five-wicket haul
Troublesome ankle puts Mark Wood in doubt for West Indies game
The fast bowler had reported discomfort in his left ankle following England's victory over Bangladesh on Saturday
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anmolpreet Singh sparkle in rain-hit game
The (no) result means India A now have an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
David Warner hundred enough for Australia as Pakistan comeback falls short
Mohammad Amir five-for and heroics from the tail not enough as Australia hold on for 41-run win
Live Report - India v New Zealand
All the live action, analyses and chatter from the India v New Zealand game
'We have a right to compete against the big teams' - Steve Rhodes
Bangladesh coach reflects on his attempts to give younger players greater responsibility after a year in the job
Cautionary tale for Burns' fatigue
The former Western Australia batsman Rob Baker reached Australia A level but his career was ended in 2002 at the start of a decade-long battle with chronic fatigue syndrome
Thought I might never score hundred for Australia again, admits Warner
Batsman credits wife Candice for helping him 'get out of bed' on long road back from ball-tampering ban
Missing scorer leads to last-minute call up for Australia-Pakistan match
James Emmerson deputises after official match scorer fails to show up for World Cup game
Glamorgan's Graham Wagg scores quick-fire ton as Billy Godleman, Tom Lace dig in for Derbyshire
Visitors trail by 173 runs as Swansea fixture defies rain elsewhere with entertainment aplenty
Florida to kick off India's full West Indies tour on August 3
The tour includes two Tests that are part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship
With a bowling bonus point, Middlesex may look on frustrating days in Leicester fondly
Leicestershire three wickets down after rain allows just 11 overs so far
Unbeaten Liam Livingstone half-century a bright spot for Lancashire amid more rain
Lancs lead Worcestershire by 12 runs as weather plays a big part again
Will Fraine forced to find patience as rain hits Surrey v Yorkshire clash
Steve Patterson seals five-wicket haul, visitors trail by 255 with nine wickets in hand for final day
Will Beer falls short of maiden ton, David Wiese adds entertaining half-century for Sussex
Beer reaches 97, Wiese 67 as rain restricts third day to 30 overs against Gloucestershire
Short Trent Bridge boundary (and weather) on Ross Taylor's mind
New Zealand batsman thinks shorter boundary on one side could also play on the minds of India's spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav
Namibia's Christi Viljoen earns four-match suspension
The 31-year-old was found to be in violation of ICC's Anti-Racism Code during the T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers in May
Jemimah Rodrigues to beef up Indian presence at KSL
ESPNcricinfo understands the 18-year old will leave for the UK towards the end of July and will be available for the whole tournament
Jos Buttler reports for England training after recovering from thigh bruising
England given a boost ahead of crucial clash with West Indies in Southampton, where Moeen Ali may return after birth of second child
The Boult v Bumrah subplot in overcast Nottingham
If the rain stays away, two of the best bowling units may be able to coax the ground away from its high-scoring ways
Rishabh Pant to join Indian squad as cover for Shikhar Dhawan
The selectors have worked out that KL Rahul can perform Dhawan's role should he fail to recover, which is the rationale behind choosing Pant, a middle-order batsman, as cover
Live Report - Australia v Pakistan
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WBBL puts cricket in primetime from October
Twenty-three of the 59 games will be shown live on television and the tournament is built around a series 'festival weekends'
Ricardo Vasconcelos hits century as Northamptonshire edge past Durham
Alex Wakely out for a duck in first match since quitting Northants captaincy
Lewis Gregory claims career-best figures on 22-wicket day
Division One leaders take slender advantage thanks to Tom Banton's maiden first-class half-century
Old gold from Steven Patterson keeps Yorkshire in contention
Jamie Smith and Jordan Thompson both shine on their Championship debuts before Yorkshire captain strikes
Marnus Labuschagne provides dash on day of Glamorgan grit
Several batsmen get starts but Derbyshire's seamers also enjoy success on rain-affected day
Unbeaten Will Beer reaches career-high in retro first day for Sussex against Gloucestershire
Beer, Stiaan van Zyl post half centuries but the going is tough
England relish 'fear' factor provided by pace of Archer and Wood
Mark Wood says 'friendly competition' between the two fastest men at the World Cup is a good thing for England
Steve Rhodes unhappy with ICC's reserve day policy
Bangladesh coach unhappy with ICC's policy for league stages; Karunaratne sees logistical issues
Warner needs 'a little mindset change' to go from slow to spectacular
Why can't the opener replicate his IPL form at the World Cup? Trickier pitches and better bowling attacks, says Aaron Finch
Australia's balance in question against Pakistan threat
A few months ago Pakistan were beaten 5-0 by their next World Cup opponents but they have already shown that recent form can go out of the window if things click
Dot-ball pressure, early wickets key to beating India - Lockie Ferguson
Ferguson also praised West Indies' short-ball tactic employed against Australia at Trent Bridge, and suggested that could be a successful template when playing there
Hairline fracture puts cloud over Shikhar Dhawan's World Cup
No replacement named, BCCI says the opening batsman will stay with the team and be under observation for the time being
It's all Brizzle drizzle and fizzle as Sri Lanka v Bangladesh is washed out
This is the fifth World Cup being staged in England, and incredibly this one has already witnessed two abandonments (cancellations without toss), the most-ever in a single edition
Andy Moles added to revamped Afghanistan selection panel
ACB has also announced a set of four new governing board members
Marcus Stoinis out of Pakistan game with side strain, Mitchell Marsh flown in as cover
Final decision on Stoinis' future in the tournament will be made before Australia's game against Sri Lanka on Saturday
Faf du Plessis feared truncated game would have helped West Indies
West Indies head coach Floyd Reifer said that a completed game would've been in West Indies' advantage, especially since their opponents were 'demoralised'
Trying to avoid the World Cup as much as I can - Josh Hazlewood
Disappointed with his omission, Josh Hazlewood has been avoiding World Cup coverage back home - a task that will be much harder when he lands in England with Australia A later this week
Live Report - Bangladesh v Sri Lanka
All the live action and analyses from the Bangladesh v Sri Lanka game
'Confident in our game plan, open to shuffling batting order' - Langer
Langer concedes that Australia haven't played their perfect game yet but believes that they will get better and better as the tournament progresses
AB de Villiers revelations could bring South Africa World Cup squad closer - Faf du Plessis
Captain says furore over de Villiers' proposed return has not been a factor in their disjointed campaign
Past success could return to haunt Hathurusingha
He is ostensibly head coach of Sri Lanka but, weirdly, it is on the opposition that bears the clearer marks of Hathurusingha's influence
Jofra Archer adds spice to England v West Indies World Cup clash
'He is not new to us. Yes, he's bowling quickly, but there's nothing we're not accustomed to' - Floyd Reifer
South Africa, West Indies split points after abandonment
West Indies were on top after putting South Africa in, but the first rain stoppage turned out to be the last as nearly six hours of play were lost in Southampton
Sri Lanka batting coach backs Mathews to break out of the funk
Kusal Mendis, too, has started the World Cup with two low scores, but John Lewis says both players are too good not to come right soon
'If they don't want me to play, I will quit cricket' - Mohammad Shahzad
War of words erupts - wicketkeeper-batsman says he is fit, board officials claim otherwise