World Cup 2019

Captain Kohli's chance to step out of MS Dhoni's shadow

Jun 4, 2019: He is at the peak of his powers, and brings to the World Cup a well-rounded squad full of the players he has fought for and trusts. Can he lead them to a legacy-sealing triumph?

Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

Nuwan Pradeep, Lasith Malinga bowl Sri Lanka to scrappy win

Jun 4, 2019: In an error-strewn game, Sri Lanka did just about enough right to secure their first points and hand Afghanistan their second successive defeat

World Cup 2019

Lots of things haunting me at the moment - Faf du Plessis

Jun 4, 2019: Beset by injury problems and with two losses in their first two games, South Africa are turning to their all-rounders as the fallback option

First ten overs crucial for Bangladesh against New Zealand, Soumya Sarkar says

Jun 4, 2019: Batsman warns same tactics used against South Africa may not work against Kiwi swing and pace

Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

How two rivals have shown familiarity breeds respect

Jun 4, 2019: Bangladesh's next opponents know of their threat as well as any team. New Zealand have been one of the sides that have welcomed Bangladesh and given them opportunities over the years

India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton

Starting later than everyone else is an advantage - Kohli

Jun 4, 2019: The Indian captain welcomed people having expectations from him, and brushed off concerns about Kuldeep Yadav's form following a poor IPL 2019

India v South Africa, World Cup 2019, Southampton

Teetering South Africa hope not to capsize

Jun 4, 2019: They are facing the prospect of having to win five of their next seven games in order to have a chance of progressing to the knockouts

Ben Curran eyes fifty as Northamptonshire face final-day hold-out for draw with Glamorgan

Jun 4, 2019: Curran unbeaten on 48 as rain disrupts play from lunch onwards

Classy Ben Foakes fifty stands out in testing conditions for Surrey batsmen against Somerset

Jun 4, 2019: Foakes' half-century rallies Surrey from 38 for 3 but they still trail by 156 runs

Gareth Harte onslaught puts Durham in control against Derbyshire

Jun 4, 2019: Ravi Rampaul stars for Derbyshire with second five-wicket haul of their campaign

Stuart Broad is not amused as Plan B for Bouncer goes awry

Jun 4, 2019: Dramatic over comes to nought as Warwickshire creep along in rain-affected clash with Nottinghamshire

Dom Bess stranded shy of century but could still play a role with the ball

Jun 4, 2019: Spinner can answer a glaring need on loan at Yorkshire as Essex trail by 372 runs

Josh Bohannon a beacon as rain hampers Lancashire - Leicestershire match

Jun 4, 2019: Young batsman stranded two runs shy of maiden century

Ollie Robinson's devastating spell has Middlesex staring at prospect of heavy defeat to Sussex

Jun 4, 2019: Robinson claims four wickets with hosts still 282 runs behind

South Africa news

Injured Dale Steyn ruled out of World Cup, Beuran Hendricks named replacement

Jun 4, 2019: A second shoulder injury has not responded to treatment and has ruled him out of bowling for the foreseeable future

Bangladesh v New Zealand, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Can Bangladesh go from dangerous underdogs to genuine contenders?

Jun 4, 2019: The two teams are meeting for the first time since Bangladesh's tour of New Zealand was tragically cut short by the Christchurch terror attacks

'Don't panic!': Joe Root calls for calm after England's stumble against Pakistan

Jun 4, 2019: Root scored the first century in the 2019 tournament but was unable to help his side complete the highest World Cup run-chase

England v Pakistan, World Cup 2019, Luck Index

Hafeez makes the most of Roy clanger

Jun 4, 2019: According to Luck Index, Jason Roy's reprieve to Mohammad Hafeez cost England 31 runs and was a game changer

Afghanistan v Pakistan, ICC 2019, Cardiff

Live Report - Afghanistan v Sri Lanka

Jun 4, 2019: ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka, live from Cardiff

Australia news

Joe Burns diagnosed with 'fatigue disorder'

Jun 4, 2019: Burns ended his stint with Lancashire in county cricket after one match last month and it has been revealed he was suffering extended symptoms of fatigue and burn out