Feature

World Cup's the (toughest) stage for accidental captain Kusal Mendis

The next two weeks could define the Sri Lanka captain's growth trajectory in a role he has no option but to grow into

25-Oct-2023•Shashank Kishore

Mahmudullah lets his bat do the talking after time on the sidelines

"I think there was little too much rest for me," he said after his 111 against South Africa. "It was not in my control."

25-Oct-2023•Mohammad Isam

Well played, Chepauk, again

A fan watches Afghanistan play Pakistan in Chennai in the World Cup, and comes away buoyed by the non-partisan support for both teams

25-Oct-2023•Arjun Namboothiri

Dear World Cup, please be more exciting, please?

There have been three upsets already, but no close finishes, and very little jeopardy thanks to the tournament format

24-Oct-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

'Bishan paaji showed a mirror. That was his greatest strength'

Bishan Bedi wasn't just a great spin bowler Anil Kumble looked up to but a father figure and mentor as well

23-Oct-2023•Anil Kumble

Dogs, golf and avocados: cricket's unusual injuries

Picking up breaks and strains in the middle is part and parcel of the game, but there have been numerous incidents off the field as well

23-Oct-2023•Andrew McGlashan

The price of being Babar Azam

Despite his immense body of fabulous work, could one say he tends to take out a tenancy agreement with big moments instead of owning them? That might be unfair, but demands on the great often are

22-Oct-2023•Osman Samiuddin

Reeza Hendricks gives South Africa a selection headache they won't mind

He says he waits patiently for his chances and, at the Wankhede, he made the most of the one he got - despite only five minutes' notice

22-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

Crafty Azmatullah Omarzai on his way to be Afghanistan's own Hardik Pandya

Effective with new ball and handy down the order with the bat, he has already shone on the biggest stage for his team

22-Oct-2023•Deivarayan Muthu

Sri Lanka find new lionhearts in sloppy-to-sublime performance

Worrying questions get some answers after picking up first points of the ODI World Cup

21-Oct-2023•Shashank Kishore

Can New Zealand's winning machine suck the air out of India's inevitability?

The two sides have been near-perfect at this World Cup, and there is little to separate them going into Sunday's clash

21-Oct-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Tactics board: India's top order vs Boult and Henry, Santner's threat in the middle overs

Where the India vs New Zealand game could be won and lost

21-Oct-2023•ESPNcricinfo staff

South Africa unites for double World Cup clash with England

Temba Bavuma hoping his side can set up "Super Saffaday" for their countrymen in Paris

20-Oct-2023•Firdose Moonda

World Cup + Wankhede + Saturday night = Blockbuster?

Two flawed teams will have a go at one another, at a ground that should suit their strengths and highlight their weaknesses

20-Oct-2023•Matt Roller

In Williamson's absence, Latham steps up as astute leader

New Zealand have had several injury setbacks during their World Cup campaign, but their stand-in captain has ensured they have four wins in four games

20-Oct-2023•Deivarayan Muthu

England seek Mumbai magic in pursuit of World Cup lift-off

Return to the Wankhede brings memories of record World T20 chase against South Africa in 2016

20-Oct-2023•Andrew Miller

The new Tamim on the block rises above the noise

His 51 in Pune won't be remembered like Tamim's in Port of Spain, but it will give him reassurance after a tough start to his international career

19-Oct-2023•Mohammad Isam

Jadeja, the gladiator who goes to bank

When people talk only about wickets, Jadeja has instead looked at his control, and it's brought him rich dividends

19-Oct-2023•Sidharth Monga

Going short in the middle overs: for Cummins, it's a risk worth taking

How Cummins uses it could significantly affect Australia's fortunes against Pakistan on the pitch that offers true bounce

19-Oct-2023•Karthik Krishnaswamy

Chandika Hathurusinghe hoping World Cup upsets inspire Bangladesh against 'scary' India

Bangladesh have three wins against India of late, all close ones - holding their nerve should such big moments present themselves again will be key

18-Oct-2023•Mohammad Isam

66 67 68 69 70

Showing 1341 - 1360 of 11687

Feature

Alex Malcolm

Danyal Rasool

Karthik Krishnaswamy

Andrew Miller

Sidharth Monga