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Usman Khawaja stakes claim despite injury scare in World Cup warm-up

Batsman returns to make 89 against Sri Lanka after hobbling from the field when he was struck on the knee while fielding

27-May-2019•Melinda Farrell in Southampton

'I'd rather be favourites than non-contenders' - Eoin Morgan on England's World Cup hopes

Eoin Morgan satisfied with ruthless dismissal of opposition, as England head to World Cup opener in ideal frame of mind

27-May-2019•George Dobell at The Oval

Usman Khawaja injury worries Australia ahead of World Cup opener

The batsman hobbled off the field after being struck on the left kneecap while trying to make a diving stop during the warm-up match against Sri Lanka

27-May-2019•Melinda Farrell in Southampton

Mark Wood ready for action after getting all-clear on ankle injury

Fast bowler plays down fitness worries as he prepares to get back up to full speed in England's World Cup opener

27-May-2019•George Dobell at The Oval

Joe Root and Jason Roy star as Afghanistan feel England's full power

Afghanistan powerless to resist after being rolled aside for 160, as England win with more than 32 overs to spare

27-May-2019•Hemant Brar

Usman Khawaja's 89 allays injury fears as Australia win

For Sri Lanka, a succession of starts were wasted, with only Lahiru Thirimanne going past 50

27-May-2019•The Report by Daniel Brettig

England are 'favourites' for the World Cup - Glenn McGrath

McGrath is impressed by the way the World Cup hosts have gone about scoring runs in ODIs recently, and believes India and Australia are the other contenders for the Cup

27-May-2019•Saurabh Somani

Mark Wood 'confident' of recovery but scans on ankle still unknown

Fast bowler was forced to leave field against Australia, and is still in a race against time to be fit for World Cup

26-May-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Steve Rhodes urges Shakib Al Hasan to show the World Cup why he's No. 1

'He's back as the world's No.1 allrounder - and that's where we think he belongs. But he's got a point to prove to make sure everybody else believes that'

26-May-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Jonny Bairstow sees positives in chaotic World Cup warm-up defeat

As injuries force England to adapt, Bairstow believes tournament favourites are ready

26-May-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Amla, de Kock get going before rain washes out warm-up game

Only 12.4 overs were possible on a stop-start day in Bristol's County Ground

26-May-2019•The Report by Shamya Dasgupta

Live Report - Bangladesh v Pakistan, warm-up

Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the World Cup warm-ups, featuring stats, analysis and graphics. If the blog doesn't show, please refresh the page. Oh and enjoy the game

26-May-2019•Ankur Dhawan

'Not the right place for me' - Jayawardene declines SLC World Cup offer

The former captain said Angelo Mathews should have been leading Sri Lanka, but he had to give up because he caved to cricket politics

26-May-2019•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Crowd abuse is 'water off a duck's back' as Steven Smith arrives in England with a hundred

Century sends message of ominous form as hosts are given reminder of Australian's qualities in opening warm-up

25-May-2019•Melinda Farrell at the Ageas Bowl

Kohli pleased with India's lower-order fightback

Captain praises Hardik and Jadeja's efforts to revive a floundering innings

25-May-2019•ESPNcricinfo staff

Mark Wood to undergo 'precautionary scan' as England endure more injury scares

Brace of injury worries for two fastest bowlers, as England concerns mount in lead-up to World Cup

25-May-2019•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

Boult and Jadeja stand out as New Zealand thump India

With everyone expecting 300-plus scores, India were bundled out for 179 in just 39.2 overs in their first warm-up game against New Zealand

25-May-2019•Hemant Brar

Smith, Warner and bowlers stall England

Whirlwind knocks from Buttler, Woakes keep England alive till the end before they fall short

25-May-2019•Ankur Dhawan

Barmy Army songs? Heckling from the crowd? All welcome, says Brad Haddin

Australia's fielding coach said he will be disappointed if the England fans weren't involved in the game

25-May-2019•Melinda Farrell in Southampton

Eoin Morgan mishap mars England preparations as Australia await in warm-up

England's smooth build-up hits a snag on eve of warm-up fixture at Southampton

24-May-2019•George Dobell at the Ageas Bowl

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