The Latest Breaking News from World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) asked for 'urgent explanation' from coaching staff/selectors after India's 302-run win in ODI World Cup 2023. SLC believes in transparency and accountability, citing team's preparation, strategies and performance as areas of concern. Injury problems forced replacements, with Kusal Mendis taking over as captain.

NEW DELHI: India's worst fears came true on Saturday as all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC World Cup 2023, failing to fully recover from the ankle injury he suffered during India's match against Bangladesh.

Neth. coach Cook blames run outs for loss to Afghanistan; Afghan coach Trott sees India match as turning point; Afghan team to face Aus & S.Africa in last two matches, focusing on own game.

Aus' Cummins says win vs Eng sweeter; Stokes says Eng must play for pride. Marsh & Maxwell out, Cummins backs larger WC squads. Stokes not bowling due to knee injury, will have surgery post WC.

Pakistan in midst of turbulent WC campaign; Mickey Arthur in good spirits; intermittent showers in Bengaluru; Shadab Khan's fitness in question; Iftikhar Ahmed an underrated off-spinner; Arthur encouraged by performance vs Bangladesh; team needs better prep & attitude. #Pakistan #WorldCup #Bengaluru

Willey retires after 70 ODIs, 43 T20Is, 94 ODI wkts, 51 T20I wkts, 627 ODI runs. Snubbed for central contract, he felt it was the "final nail in coffin" & made his decision to retire easier. He wanted to enjoy his last 3 games & felt he had given his…

Pakistan look to summon 1992 spirit to keep World Cup hopes alive. Babar Azam's men snapped 4-match losing streak with win over Bangladesh. NZ on 3-match losing streak, have injury-ravaged outfit. Kane Williamson nursing fractured thumb. Match-day forecast dicey, hope elements don't swing fortunes.

India's fast bowlers club wowed at Wankhede Stadium, outshining batters with their supreme craft. Bumrah, Siraj, and Shami's accuracy, steep bounce, and words spoken in follow-throughs left Sri Lanka down for the count. India's fast bowlers have been consistent, making a huge impact in 2003 and now again in 2020.

Black Fern Rochelle Martin has broken glass ceilings in both fire fighting and rugby, as a three-time World Cup champion. She's recognised as one of the pioneers of women's rugby in the new book, Our Game Makers.