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Sir Viv Richards believes 50-over format should remain intact as it offers players enough time to get in and score impressive runs. He believes it is the best format after Test cricket and is an advert for why it should stay. He also believes it is the foundation for those…

India are the only unbeaten side in this World Cup’s group stage

In France, the referees have had two main roles: managing the game and then taking the blame from the team that lost it

Former captain may no longer be the host’s official leader, but the darling of the masses can make this World Cup his own

Well, what on earth happened there? Waking up this morning on day two of this World Cup to find their nightmarish, nine-wicket mauling by New Zealand was no dream, that is the question England must have been asking, longing for the video-gamer's temptation: pause, quit, restart.

Rassie van der Dussen believes South Africa's batting line-up is formidable, with IPL experience helping them adjust to different conditions. He feels the team's experience at different venues will be key to success at the World Cup.

Run this World Cup through the kind of 'Super Duper Computer' that tends to be roused for its predictions around this time in any tournament cycle, and you could bet your last IPL franchise dollar that it would pre-ordain India as champions.

So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France