The Latest Breaking News from the World Cup

Martinez is not popular in Paris after his conduct in the wake of Argentina’s World Cup final win over France

PUNE: Muttiah Muralitharan acknowledges that Sri Lankan cricket has gone "backwards" when it came to developing its talents, but warned the Indians that "the game will bite" if they under-estimated the islanders when the two sides clash in the World Cup in Mumbai on Thursday.

NEW DELHI: India's wicketkeeper-batsman, KL Rahul, was honoured with the "Fielder of the Match" award in a unique style, by fielding coach T Dilip for his outstanding performance during India's 100-run victory over England in the World Cup.

Former Harlequins centre became a central figure at the World Cup, but is now ineligible for selection under RFU rules

Pakistan are sixth in the World Cup 2023 table, with four points from six matches

PUNE: Right-arm pacer and hero in Sri Lanka’s win against England, Lahiru Kumara, has been ruled out of the remaining matches of the World Cup due to a left thigh muscle injury sustained during their training on Saturday in Pune, informed an ICC release.

LUCKNOW: Bowling coach Paras Mhambrey acknowledged after India’s sixth straight win in the World Cup that it had been “difficult” for the team management to drop in-form players like pacer Mohammed Shami but tough calls had to be taken keeping venues-pecific conditions in mind.

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka are set to take on a spirited Afghanistan in a high-stakes battle for survival in the World Cup, and while the island nation has been emboldened by back-to-back wins, they face a daunting challenge with the absence of their lead pacer, Lahiru Kumara. Kumara was ruled…

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