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India has etched its name as the second most triumphant contender in the annals of ODI World Cup cricket. A remarkable 100-run victory over reigning champions England on a blustery Sunday, October 29, at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium marked their 59th conquest in this prestigious competition. The Men in Blue have now eclipsed New Zealand to seize the coveted second place in the all-time list of ODI World Cup match winners. It is only the formidable five-time champions Australia who have triumphed more often than India in this arena, notching up a staggering 73 wins. India's prowess in ODI World Cups extends beyond mere victories, as they boast the second-highest win percentage in the tournament's history. An impressive 65.56 percent of their matches in the showpiece event have culminated in victory. They find themselves trailing only the Australians, who reign supreme with a remarkable 73 percent, while outclassing the Proteas, who have achieved success in 61.43 percent of their ...

South Africa has pulled the curtain back on their stunning new jersey, setting the stage for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India. The cricketing spectacle, set to kick off on October 5, promises to be a thrilling showdown of skill and sportsmanship. In a dazzling video shared by Cricket South Africa (CSA), the spotlight shone on some of the country's cricketing stars. The likes of Skipper Temba Bavuma, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Anrich Nortje, and Keshav Maharaj were seen proudly sporting the fresh jersey, giving fans a glimpse of the style and confidence that South Africa will bring to the competition. 🇿🇦Cricket South Africa 🤝 @Lottosportza ⚡ New season. New Kit We welcome @Lottosportza to the CSA family 😍 #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/QCvEwz11Xp — Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 4, 2023 But that's not all! Before the World Cup officially begins, cricket fans can get their fill of the action as South Africa locks horns with Australia in a five-match...

We are now just a few weeks away from the World Cup and excitement is mounting among cricket fans across the globe. It will be held in England and Eoin Morgan’s men are the favourites to lift the trophy after spending the past year atop the world rankings. The teams given the greatest chance of usurping them are India and Australia, as both have strong squads packed full of supremely talented ODI stars. Yet there will also be a few intriguing dark horses vying for glory at this summer’s competition and we have profiled a few that could spring a huge upset. West Indies The West Indies went into their recent ODI series against England on the back of a long losing streak and they were given little chance of toppling the world’s top-ranked team. However, they played with vigour and panache throughout and emerged with an extremely creditable 2-2 series draw when they won the final match by seven wickets. There is now renewed optimism among fans and the Windies have some magnificentl...

Here are the 5 players who might miss out on the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, to be held in England. 1) Ravichandran Ashwin  Due to a downfall in Ashwin's performances over the past couple of years, selection to 2019 World Cup looks in jeopardy and the 31-year-old will most likely make it to the squad in case of any injuries to either of Yuzvendra Chahal or Kuldeep Yadav. 2) Ajinkya Rahane India's No. 4 position, Rahane has found himself out of the limited-overs squad and is facing stiff competition from the likes of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Rahane has scored 279 runs at an average of 46.50 in just 7 innings since 2016. 3) Mohammed Shami Shami has had struggled with fitness issues throughout his career which has led to his dip in the pecking order of seamers in the playing 11. With the availability of fast bowlers such as Shardul Thakur, Siddharth Kaul, Umesh Yadav in the limited overs format has made it difficult for Shami to get his place back in the squa...

The favourites Australia thrashed New Zealand in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 final to win their fifth world title at Melbourne cricket ground. Aussie bowlers bowled out their trans tasman-rivals New Zealand for 183 runs. James Faulkner and and Mitchell Johnson both took three wickets, while the player of the match Mitchell Starc took 2 wickets. The Skipper Michael Clarke, who was playing his last ODI, scored 74 runs off 72 balls. Here are some of the best twitter reactions for the incredible World Cup win for Australia. Darren Lehmann – won the World Cup as player in 1999 and 2003. Now wins the World Cup as coach in 2015 #CWC15Final #AUSvNZ — Inzamam ul Haq (@InzamamUlHaqPk) March 29, 2015 122 days after Phillip Hughes died Australia have won the World Cup – and they’ve won it for him. #CWC15 #AusvNZ #Aus #NZ — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) March 29, 2015 Home teams in last two World Cups: Matches 36 Won 29 Lost 5 Tied 1 NR 1 Win %age 80.55 5 losses (t...

New Zealand beat South Africa in a dramatic semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the Eden Park, Auckland.  Here are some of the best reactions after the end of the 1st semi-final match: Awkward moment when you realise that South Africans lost because of their "Fielding" :/ #NZvSA — Gol Samosa (@ComicsByArslan) March 24, 2015 Feel sorry for SA #CWC15 #NZvSA #SA @OfficialCSA https://t.co/5ZmI8oUi89 — Rajesh Khilare (@Cricrajeshpk) March 24, 2015 One of the reasons that cricket is the greatest sport is that sometimes there is no answer to the question "Who's winning?" #NZvSA #WC2015 — Simon Robinson (@iron_emu) March 24, 2015 elliot hadn't played a single ODI in 2014…was recalled at almost 36 years old..sometimes selectors are unsung heroes #NZvSA — Gaurav Kalra (@gauravkalra75) March 24, 2015 So then a guy born in Johannesburg seals the deal and puts @OfficialCSA out. #irony #NZvSA @grantelliottnz #CWC15 ...

There may have been snow in various parts of the UK recently, but things are hotting up in the cricket world. We’re just weeks away from the Cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. It may be a one-day tournament but this World Cup goes on forever, starting on February 14 and ending on March 29. View image | gettyimages.com The tournament starts with two groups of seven with the top four from each group qualifying for the quarter-finals. It actually takes just over a month to eliminate just six teams. Considering the 14 competing sides include Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates and Scotland, the first month will either be full of sensational shocks or very predictable results. So who are the likely winners of the tournament? You can rule out… Let’s face it, the winners aren’t going to be England, who have never won the World Cup and gone 23 years without even reaching the final. Captain (Alastair) Cook may not have made it to Australia this time but even...

The 33-year-old Michael Clarke, who is recovering from hamstring surgery will lead the Australia's 15-man squad for the ICC cricket World Cup 2015, but he has to prove his fitness until February 21 for the one-day tournament. Surprisingly, the all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been included in a squad despite sustaining a hamstring injury during the second Test against India in Brisbane. Post by cricket.com.au . The four-times World Cup winners - Australia are the favourites to lift the title once again this year and will start their campaign against England at Melbourne on February 14. Australia Squad : Michael Clarke (c), George Bailey, James Faulkner, Aaron Finch, Brad Haddin, Pat Cummins, Xavier Doherty, Mitchell Johnson, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Hazlewood, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, David Warner, Steve Smith, Shane Watson.

Pakistan have announced their 15-member squad for the World Cup 2015 to be played in Australia & New Zealand. The 30-year old fast bowler Sohail Khan has been included to the squad, who has played only five matches for his country since making his ODI debut against Zimbabwe in 2008. The Pacers Fawad Alam and Umar Gul, who has been team’s most reliable bowlers of all-time not included in the World Cup squad. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, Pakistan squad #PakWC pic.twitter.com/NWOAlz6SSS — PCB Official (@TheRealPCB) January 7, 2015 Pakistan Squad: Ahmed Shehzad, Mohammad Hafeez, Harris Sohail, Misbah ul Haq (Capt.), Sarfaraz ahmed, Younis Khan, Shahid Afridi, Yasir Shah, Umar Akmal, Shoaib Maqsood, Mohammad Irfan, Junaid Khan, Sohail Khan, Wahab Riaz and Ehsan Adil

Indian selectors have announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, to be played in Australia and New Zealand - February 14 onwards. India's 15-member ICC World Cup 2015 squad #TeamIndia https://t.co/LioAjwL9mY — BCCI (@BCCI) January 6, 2015 Surprisingly, The all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja, Stuart Binny and Akshar Patel have been included in squad. India Squad : MS Dhoni (Captain), Virat Kohli (V Captain), Rohit Sharma, Stuart Binny, Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Ravindra Jadeja, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Md. Shami, Umesh Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

England have announced their 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand. The Left-handed batsman Eoin Morgan will lead the side in place of Alastair Cook, who was sacked from the captaincy on Friday following the miserable run of form. Alastair Cook, Harry Gurney and Ben Stokes has been dropped from the unit, while the experienced Stuart Broad, Joe Root, Ian Bell and James Anderson are all included for the World Cup. Here's the full squad release, including England's squad for #cwc15 & the England Lions squad. http://t.co/YdTeSBtVXo pic.twitter.com/zCrMVJLD5z — England Cricket (@ECB_cricket) December 20, 2014 England Squad: Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, James Anderson, Gary Ballance, Ian Bell, Ravi Bopara, Stuart Broad, Jos Buttler, Steven Finn, Alex Hales, Chris Jordan, Joe Root, James Taylor, James Tredwell and Chris Woakes The World Cup 2015 gets underway on February 14. See, how twitter reacts after ECB confirmed ...

With just couple of months are left for the World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand , the excitement of the tournament has reached on its peak.  The Australian pitches is considered as the toughest pitch in this world that could help the fast bowlers who have pace and bounce. Being the hosts, Aussies and BlackCaps will familiar with the conditions. Here we made top three bowlers who could make an impact at the ICC cricket world cup 2015. Dale Steyn South Africa’s right-arm fast bowler Dale Steyn is known for his pace, who rattles the opponent batsman with his quick delivery. The 31-year-old, who made his ODI’s debut in 2005, has been a key player for the Proteas with a best bowling figures 6/39. Steyn has claimed 145 wickets in 93 One Day Internationals. Mitchell Johnson Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Johnson is considered as one of the fast bowlers in the world cricket with an average speed of 144KPH and capability to bowl in exces...

ECB have announced a 30-man provisional squad for the ICC World Cup 2015, which will be reduce to a squad of 15 at the end of December. Alastair Cook, 29, will remain the captain for the World Cup, despite his recent struggles at the ongoing series with Sri Lanka. Three uncapped players - Jack Brooks, James Vince and Jason Roy are included to the squad. However, Warwickshire batsman Jonathan Trott has been omitted from 30-man list. The ICC World Cup 2015 begins in Australia and New Zealand on February 14. England provisional World Cup squad : Alastair Cook (Essex) (Capt), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonathan Bairstow (Yorkshire), Gary Ballance (Yorkshire), Ian Bell (Warwickshire), Ravi Bopara (Essex), Tim Bresnan (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Jack Brooks (Yorkshire), Jos Buttler (Lancashire), Steven Finn (Middlesex), Harry Gurney (Nottinghamshire), Alex Hales (Nottinghamshire), Chris Jordan (Sussex), Craig Kieswetter (Som...

The Indian cricketers - Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh and Gautam Gambhir will have to prove the selectors that they are still capable of playing in the 2015 World Cup. Probably it will be their last chance to prove themselves when Delhi takes on Mumbai in the pre-quarterfinals of Vijay Hazare trophy at Rajkot in-order to get selected for the World Cup, which begins on February 14 in Australia and New Zealand. It is understood If both Sehwag and Gambhir manage to score a decent runs on scoreboard, the possibilities for their return to national team. In Yuvraj’s case - Punjab will have to face Gujarat in Rajkot. Despite had a poor performance in the North Zone qualifiers - all eyes will be on the 32-year-old allrounder and the spinner Harbhajan Singh, who will look to improve on their game in order to earn a ticket to the World Cup. It might be the last opportunity for all these four player to convince the selectors for the World Cup selections....

England ODI captain Alastair Cook will lead the England team for the ICC World Cup 2015, which starts in February next year, according to The Daily Mail . The 29-year-old’s position as captain came under scrutiny after loosing the recent home ODI series against India. Cook has captained in 63 ODIs for his country - scoring 3,085 runs at an average of 37.62. England to visit Sri Lanka for a seven ODI match series in November before heading to Australia for a tri-series that includes India before the 2015 World Cup.

Melbourne will host the final of World Cup 2015 , while semi-finals will be held at Sydney and Auckland just as they did in 1992. Christchurch will host the opening match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on February 14 at Hagley Oval, on the same day Australia will play against England at the MCG. " The ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship tournament of the 50-over game. The 2015 tournament will mark 40 years since the first World Cup in 1975 and that history of great contests and heroes helps make the tournament what it is - the most sought after prize in our increasingly global game, " Richardson said. The world cup 2015 will feature 49 matches in 44 days in 14 cities throughout February and March of 2015. Pool A : England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Qualifier 2 and Qualifier 3 Pool B : South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies Zimbabwe, Ireland and Qualifier 4 Venue : Adelaide (Aus), Auckland (NZ), Brisbane (Aus), Canberra (Aus), Chri...

Here at Dubai, The ICC and ECB have signed the agreement to host the 2019 World Cup in England and Wales. The tournament is expected to be played at 10 venues, throughout the june 2019 with 10 teams only. The 1999 world cup was hosted in the England . The 2004 Champions Trophy and second edition of the World Twenty20, in 2009, were also staged in the UK. ICC Chief Executive David Richardson added: " The World Cup attracts a broadcast audience in excess of 1.5 billion people and is one of the premier events in world cricket. England and Wales boasts a number of high quality cricket venues providing players, officials and spectators with excellent facilities. We look forward to working with the ECB to deliver an outstanding tournament. "

International Cricket Council ( ICC ) made it clear that only 12 teams will be participated in the next two season of T20 World Cup tournament. Haroon Lorgat , Chief Executive of the ICC said that we had to do this in order to maintain balance in T20 World Cup and 50-over World Cup. The next two T20 World Cup will be played in 2012 in Sri Lanka and 2014 in Bangladesh.

The International Cricket Council ( ICC ), has now decided the four associate teams will be added in the World Cup 2015 . Now instead of 10 teams, 14 teams will Play in World Cup 2015 During the 2011 World Cup it was announced that the 2015, ICC World cup would be played with 10 teams, with no associate teams . According to the ESPN CrickInfo ICC has now changed his decision after which four associate teams will also play in the World Cup 2015 in Australia and New Zealand . 14 teams were played in 2011 World Cup and there will be also 14 teams to be played in World Cup 2015.