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New Delhi, Jul 3: Ignored for the ongoing World Cup, Indian middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu has decided to retire from all forms of cricket, a BCCI official has revealed. The 33-year-old Andhra batsman was in the official standbys list for the global event in the UK but was ignored despite a serious injury to all-rounder Vijay Shankar. Opener Mayank Agrawal was brought in instead on the team

Birmingham, Jul 3: The vuvuzela-blowing 87-year-old Indian fan, who took the internet by storm during their World Cup clash against Bangladesh, says she has been promised tickets for her favourite team's remaining matches by none other than captain Virat Kohli. The wheelchair-bound Charulata Patel caught everyone's attention by blowing a bright yellow vuvuzela and waving the Indian flag every time

Birmingham, Jul 3: India sailed into the Cricket World Cup semi-finals and eliminated opponents Bangladesh after Rohit Sharma`s century and Jasprit Bumrah`s four-wicket haul secured a 28-run victory over their neighbours on Tuesday. Rohit smashed his fourth century of this year`s tournament and featured in a massive 180-run opening partnership with KL Rahul to help India to a commanding 314-9

Birmingham, Jul 2: Indian opener Rohit Sharma on Tuesday surpassed David Warner to become the leading run-getter in the ongoing World Cup after scoring his fourth hundred of the tournament. With his 26th ODI hundred that came against Bangladesh, Rohit equalled Kumar Sangakkara's record of scoring most tons in a World Cup edition. The Sri Lankan great had slammed four centuries in the 2015 edition

London, Jul 2: Shoaib Akhtar was left disappointed after India’s loss to England in the World Cup, denting Pakistan’s chances of qualifying for the semifinals. In a must win game for hosts England, India were set an imposing target of 338. However, despite opener Rohit Sharma’s century the Men in Blue could only manage 306 for five to lose by 31 runs. It was India’s first loss in the tournament.

New Delhi, Jul 2: India will lock horns with Bangladesh at the ongoing ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in their penultimate game of group stage on Tuesday. The Indian side will look to win and seal their semi-finals berth. India's unbeaten streak in the tournament was broken by England in their last match as they defeated them by 31 runs. India is currently at the second position of the teams standing

London, Jul 2: Ton-up Nicholas Pooran played the innings of his life but Angelo Mathews delivered the ball of the match to get his wicket and help Sri Lanka to a 23-run victory over the West Indies in an inconsequential but thrilling World Cup tie here on Monday. With both teams not standing a chance to qualify for the semifinals, there was only pride to play for. But it turned out to be a rip

Birmingham, Jul 1: Vijay Shankar’s ICC World Cup campaign has come to a disappointing end as the all-rounder has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a toe injury sustained during practice. He is likely to be replaced by opening batsman Mayank Agarwal.The Karnataka opener made a great start to his international career, playing a stellar role in India’s Test series win in

Birmingham, Jul 1: "England bowled superbly," said Virat Kohli while admitting that they were not clinical with the bat in the 300-plus run chase against England in a World Cup match. England outbatted India to register a 31-run win in a high-scoring game and stay alive in the tournament on Sunday. Chasing an imposing 338 for a win, India could only manage 306 for five, and Kohli lamented his side

Birmingham, Jul 1: Bairstow brilliant century 111 off 109 (10 fours, 6 sixes), Ben stokes 79 off 54 (6 fours, 3 sixes), Jason Roy 66 off 57 (7 fours, 2 sixes) and Joe Root 44 off 54 and Liam Plunkett 3/55 helped England beat India by 31 runs in the ICC World Cup keeping their hopes alive for semi-final on Sunday. With this win England are back in top four keeping their hopes alive for semis spot