Will this be Glenn Maxwell's World Cup?

May 30, 2019: He has been a player out of time, but has Maxi the maverick finally found his groove in post-Newlands Australia?

England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Can smouldering Faf du Plessis sex up South Africa's World Cup chances?

May 29, 2019: He is a captain born to lead, a magnetic figure who rises to the challenge, and a man ready to lead South Africa out of the World Cup darkness

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England's gung-ho v India's pragmatism: A tale of two different batting approaches

May 29, 2019: India believe they have reason to not aim too high because of their bowling attack. England think they need to aim higher because they don't have the out-and-out wicket-takers

England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval

England have raised World Cup expectations, now it is time to meet them

May 29, 2019: They come into the tournament as favourites, unfazed by the weight of history and hoping to inspire new followers of game

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World Cup 2019 opening party - live

May 29, 2019: Get in the World Cup mood with updates from the tournament opening party on the Mall

Joe Denly puts World Cup disappointment behind him to focus on Ashes

May 29, 2019: 'There's no point in me moping around' discarded squad member says

England v South Africa, 2019 World Cup, The Oval

Years of World Cup planning, preparation and hurt all come down to this: England v South Africa

May 29, 2019: Two sides with arguably the most torrid tournament histories of them all kick off 2019 edition

England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval

South Africa look to Plan B and C without Dale Steyn

May 29, 2019: Faf du Plessis admits fast bowler's early absence recovering from injury is a 'big loss'

England v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Eoin Morgan sets the stage as England seek to inspire a generation

May 29, 2019: Captain draws on England's women's side, who won a home World Cup in 2017, to show the effect it could have

South Africa news

SACA launches legal action against CSA

May 29, 2019: The South African Cricketers' Association has filed a court application to have Cricket South Africa's decision to restructure domestic competition reviewed

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FAQs: All you need to know about the 2019 World Cup

May 29, 2019: Will we have Super Overs? What about reserve days? We answer all your pesky questions

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Mashrafe to play Bangladesh's World Cup opener despite hamstring strain

May 29, 2019: Among the other injury concerns that Bangladesh have, Tamim Iqbal, who missed the warm-up against India, is expected to be fit for the South Africa match

Rain hits Warwickshire's hopes of victory push

May 29, 2019: Only 22 overs possible as Warwickshire look to stretch their lead over the champions

Alastair Cook misses out on career first as Essex grind down Kent

May 29, 2019: Former England opener falls for 90 before arrival of rain gives the visitors a glimmer of hope

Dawid Malan 124 presses Middlesex advantage despite bad weather

May 29, 2019: Middlesex extend lead to 352 in pursuit of first win after much of the day lost to rain

Gary Ballance's run-scoring feats appreciated in Yorkshire, if not England

May 29, 2019: Another 50-plus score in a season in which he currently averages more than 100 kept Yorkshire afloat

Marnus Labuschagne hundred continues Glamorgan fightback

May 29, 2019: Australia international scores third ton of the season as Sussex bowlers continue to be repelled

Derbyshire close in on victory despite Hasan Azad vigil

May 29, 2019: Regular breakthroughs on rain-interrupted day leave Leicestershire needing something special from their No. 3

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Cup's fast finishers can't leave their run too late

May 29, 2019: Nine league matches may look like plenty of time to find rhythm and form, but Australia's record in the 1992 edition should stand as a cautionary tale

So you want to know about the teams at this World Cup?

May 29, 2019: Our handy guide tells you exactly what to look forward to, and what will happen if any of the ten sides wins