World Cup 2019 News

The exclusion of Ambati Rayudu from India’s 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup squad remains one of the most debated decisions in Indian cricket. This controversial episode unfolded during India's preparations for the marquee event in England. Robin Uthappa has once again brought this topic into the limelight. Scroll down to understand the whole story.

Robin Uthappa has reignited controversy, alleging Virat Kohli’s preferences influenced team selections during his captaincy, including Ambati Rayudu's exclusion from the 2019 World Cup squad. 

As Jos Buttler celebrates his birthday today, the cricketing world takes a moment to recognize the incredible contributions of one of the finest white-ball players in the game. With his explosive batting, tactical acumen, and remarkable leadership, Buttler has cemented his place as a key figure in international cricket. From setting records to leading his team to glory, here’s a look at six of Jos Buttler’s most notable records and achievements in his illustrious career.

Martil Gupill scored just 1 run in that semi-final clash vs India in 2019 World Cup. But his fielding brilliance turned out to be a game-changer as he pulled off an almost impossible throw to run out MS Dhoni.

In the T20 World Cup 2022, India defeated the Netherlands by 56 runs. Team India scored 179/2 in 20 overs, and the Netherlands team could only score 123/9.

T20 World Cup: Team India captain Rohit Sharma thrashed Netherlands bowlers in Sydney. During the half century, he shattered Yuvraj Singh's biggest record. Now he has become the batsman to hit the most sixes in the T20 World Cup.

Amla (80) and captain Du Plessis (96) not only smashed blistering unbeaten fifties but also stitched a 175-run partnership to help South Africa chase down the target in just 37.2 overs.

Ali made his international debut during England's One-Day International (ODI) match against West Indies in February 28 before making T20I debut against the same side a month later.

On this day in 2019, Australian captain Aaron Finch fired a brilliant knock to help his side thrash Sri Lanka by 87 runs in an International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup clash at The Oval.

The former world number one celebrated her 33rd birthday and fans took to social media to extend their warm wishes on her special occassion. 

In what may come as a major blow to England, wrist-spinner Adil Rashid has been ruled out of action for at least two months due to a chronic shoulder injury. 

All-rounder Angelo Mathews has also been picked up for the first Test against New Zealand after recovering fully from a hamstring injury that forced him to miss the series against South Africa, ESPNcricinfo reported. 

India had last taken on West Indies in the league stage of this year's cricket showpiece event, easing to a 125-run win.

The 32-year-old, undoubtedly the best cricketer Bangladesh has ever produced, was granted a break from the team`s short tour of Sri Lanka for three one-day internationals after his heroics at the World Cup in England.

The deadline for applications expires on Tuesday and the short-listed candidates will be interviewed by a Cricket Advisory Committee comprising cricketer Kapil Dev, former batsman and coach Anshuman Gaekwad and former women`s captain Shanta Rangaswamy.

Kohli is set to lead India in wo-match Test series, three ODIs and as many Twenty20Is against West Indies, beginning August 3 in Florida. 

Imam-ul-Haq was landed himself in a controversy after a Twitter user accused him of having affairs with several girls and cheating on them.

Warner topped the run-scoring charts with 692 in the Indian Premier League and was second behind Rohit Sharma at the Cricket World Cup in England with 647.

ICC, General Manager of Cricket, Geoff Allardice, noted that the umpires had to make a judgement call as to whether the batsmen had crossed when the throw was released.   

After England were handed the ICC World Cup 2019 trophy for superior boundary count, many cricketers and fans had criticised the ICC's tie-breaker rule.