England news

Andrew McDonald enters frame for England head coach role

Jun 1, 2019: Former Australia allrounder under consideration to succeed Trevor Bayliss

Bangladesh v South Africa, World Cup 2019, The Oval

Tamim Iqbal's fitness a worry for Bangladesh as South Africa look to get moving

Jun 1, 2019: Hashim Amla did not take part in the nets on the eve of the match and that could mean a big change in the South Africa XI

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

Matt Henry and Lockie Ferguson tear up Sri Lanka

Jun 1, 2019: New Zealand's demolition of Sri Lanka in Cardiff was a powerful display by a team that always seems to figure at the pointy end of World Cups

Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019, Bristol

Live Report - Afghanistan v Australia

Jun 1, 2019: ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis of Afghanistan v Australia at the World Cup

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, World Cup 2019, Cardiff

As it happened - New Zealand v Sri Lanka

Jun 1, 2019: ESPNcricinfo's live updates and analysis for New Zealand and Sri Lanka's opening game of World Cup 2019

Australia news

Ashes opener locked in for Gabba, but no India guarantee

Jun 1, 2019: The ground will undergo extensive improvement works after gaining Government funding which aim to be completed for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2020

Cricket can't undo the horrors of the bombings, but it can be a balm to Sri Lanka

Jun 1, 2019: The game unites the country, cutting through race, religion, caste and class in the way few other things can

Aaron Finch - the kid from the sticks who will lead Australia in the 2019 World Cup

May 31, 2019: Aaron Finch is a lot more than the homespun journeyman you might think he is. And he just might be the leader Australia need

Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, 2nd match

Andre Russell's fast show ignites World Cup fire for West Indies

May 31, 2019: Short and smart was the strategy as Andre Russell shook up Pakistan's batsmen during a thrilling spell

World Cup 2019

How Australia plan to beat Kuldeep and Chahal

May 31, 2019: Indians Pardeep Sahu and KK Jiyas are travelling with the squad as part of the support staff, tuning up the batsmen for the challenge posed by wristspinners

Afghanistan v Australia, World Cup 2019,

You talk, Steven Smith bats

May 31, 2019: There has been no shortage of words written and spoken about Steven Smith's comeback, but the man himself cares only about batting

Pakistan news

PCB hopeful of South Africa touring Pakistan within 12 months

May 31, 2019: The PCB managing director Wasim Khan has extended the invitation although it is understood South Africa have not committed to it just yet

Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham

WI just want to be aggressive, even if we give up runs - Holder

May 31, 2019: After decimating Pakistan with their bouncer barrage, the West Indies captain said you can plenty more where that came from

World Cup 2019

ICC to give full refunds after Trent Bridge ticket delays

May 31, 2019: Queues of "1600-1700 people" caused some fans to miss the start of Pakistan-West Indies game

Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, 2nd match

Russell's spell was the turning point - Sarfaraz Ahmed

May 31, 2019: The Pakistan captain refuted the idea that his batsmen couldn't handle West Indies' short-pitched bowling, and put their heavy defeat down to poor shot selection

New Zealand v Sri Lanka, 2019 World Cup, Cardiff

The undercards descend on Cardiff

May 31, 2019: Every venue has been injected with a bit of oomph to pull crowds and make some noise, but it's slightly different in rugby country

Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham

Andre Russell confident of fitness for Australia clash

May 31, 2019: The allrounder limped heavily after the match with his left knee hampering his movement

Saving runs, scoring runs ... it's all the same for Jason Roy

May 31, 2019: Stokes stole the plaudits, but England's stunning fielding against South Africa was a major factor in their win

World Cup 2019

Tamim Iqbal cleared of fracture after suffering wrist injury in nets

May 31, 2019: Opener gives Bangladesh another injury concern ahead of opening World Cup fixture against South Africa

Pakistan v West Indies, World Cup 2019, Nottingham

Pakistan crash to their biggest World Cup defeat

May 31, 2019: Chris Gayle surpassed AB de Villiers to become the leading six-hitter in World Cup history