Canadian men edge Namibia in ICC World Cup League 2 one-day cricket thriller
Pargat Singh's boundary in a super over lifted Canada to a thrilling win over Namibia on Sunday in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play.
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Buttler can still be a force for England, says Key
LONDON : Jos Buttler is determined to recover his form with the bat and help England win more World Cups after stepping down as limited-overs captain, director of men's cricket Rob Key said on Thursday.
After Yet Another ICC Knockout Match Exit, South Africa Coach's Heartbreaking Message
Yet another knockout stage heartbreak at yet another ICC event. But perennial bridesmaid South Africa remains on the right track two years before the ODI World Cup at home, feels the team's head coach Rob Walter after its semifinal exit from the Champions Trophy in Lahore. Having topped their group, South Africa came up short in the second semifinal against New Zealand in Lahore on Wednesday night and went down by 50 runs in a chase of 362. Walter said there are enough positives to take back home notwithstanding a tough loss.
Buttler backs England rebuild in 50-over cricket
England will have to rebuild and regain their confidence in the 50-over format after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign, out-going captain Jos Buttler said, before adding that they had enough talent to turn around their flagging fortunes.
Very Unlikely Rohit Sharma Will Be There For 2027 World Cup: Sanjay Manjrekar
Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's "very unlikely" that Rohit Sharma would be around till the 2027 Cricket World Cup, saying that the ongoing Champions Trophy in Pakistan and Dubai could be the last ICC tournament for the stylish opening batter. Rohit struggled for runs during the three-Test series against New Zealand and the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Australia. He returned to form in style by smashing a century in the second ODI against England at Cuttack earlier this month, giving India hope as they prepared for the Champions Trophy.
USA Shatter India's 40-Year-Old World Record Set vs Pakistan
The United States of America on Tuesday successfully defended the lowest-ever total of 122 in a non-curtailed ODI match to beat Oman by 57 runs in a their Cricket World Cup League 2 match. It is the lowest successfully defended totals in men's ODIs and excluding matches with a revised target or reduced overs. In conditions heavily favouring spin, it was the metronomic work of Nosthush Kenjige that led the American charge, with the left-arm spinner claiming 5/11 from 7.3 overs to sink the hosts for just 65.
Wales will not die wanting against Ireland – Mike Forshaw
Mike Forshaw says that Wales will not “die wanting” when they face mission improbable against Guinness Six Nations title favourites Ireland on Saturday.
Bizarre Scenes As Match Between USA, Namibia Cut Short Due To "Heavy Traffic"
A Cricket World Cup Legue 2 match between minnows USA and Namibia was cut short on Saturday due to "unforeseen logistical circumstances" in Oman. The match was reduced to 43-overs-a-side as both teams couldn't reach the Al-Amerat Cricket Ground on time. This delay was due to multiple road closures caused by Ironman race in Muscat. Taking to X, USA Cricket said the match was delayed due to 'unforeseen logistical conditions', but they did not clarify the real reason for the delay.