Former captain Mohammad Yousuf is hoping for some divine intervention so Pakistan can qualify for the semifinals of the World Cup. Pakistan need to bat first and beat Bangladesh by atleast 316 runs in their final group game to stand a chance of advancing to the knockouts.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim suffered a knock on his left elbow during a practice session yesterday and went back to the dressing room following the injury. While Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes was, however, hopeful that the injury is not very

The concept is at once simple and mindbending. Pakistan arrive at Lord’s for their match against Bangladesh knowing exactly what they must do to reach the last four of the World Cup. The problem is the task is enough to make Hercules baulk.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed admitted his team need a miracle to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals as they prepare for their final league game against Bangladesh at Lord’s on Friday.

Facing the ire of critics and fans alike, the Pakistan cricket team found an ally in former captain Moin Khan, who believes the 1992 champions did not have a disastrous World Cup campaign despite standing on the verge of ouster.

Speculation surrounding Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Bin Mortaza’s future was given fresh life when the 35-year-old did not show up for the pre-match press conference at Lord’s yesterday, ahead of Bangladesh’s last World Cup game against Pakistan today. It was instead Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes

“Firstly, Bangladesh versus Pakistan at Lord’s, the beautiful Lord’s... there’s no such thing as a dead rubber,” Rhodes said during the pre-match press conference yesterday. “Both teams are desperate to beat each other. We certainly are. I’m pretty sure they are. They’ve got a lot to play for as well.

Chris Gayle failed with the bat but struck with his tame off-breaks as the West Indies secured just their second win of a chastening World Cup campaign against Afghanistan yesterday.

Dead rubber or not, if cricket is one’s profession then not much motivation is needed to be pumped up about a match at the Lord’s Cricket Ground. Bangladesh have been eliminated from the race to the 2019 World Cup semifinals, but from the expressions

Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes says the pressure will be on Pakistan when the two sides meet in their final World Cup league game at Lord's on Friday.

Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batsman Mushfiqur Rahim suffered a knock in his left elbow during a practice session today and he went back to the dressing room following the injury. Bangladesh coach Steve Rhodes was however hopeful that the injury is not very serious.

New Zealand were all but ensured of a semifinal berth despite losing their third game in a row after the loss against England yesterday due to the colossal difference in run-rate between them and Pakistan.

West Indies beat Afghanistan by 23 runs at Leeds.

England captain Eoin Morgan said it felt "pretty cool" to be in the World Cup semi-finals as the hosts look forward to playing their last-four clash at Edgbaston.

England fast bowler Mark Wood hopes his World Cup luck holds after his fortunate run out of New Zealand captain Kane Williamson helped take the hosts into the semi-finals.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson lamented the lack of significant partnerships on a difficult track after their crushing defeat by England in their final group match of the Cricket World Cup on Wednesday.

India booked their place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2019 with a 28-run win over Bangladesh at Edgbaston on Tuesday. After India’s win, captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma greeted a 87-year-old fan named Charulata Patel.

Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib admits his team would benefit from the emergence of a top-class pace bowler to supplement their quality spin attack.

Afghanistan, who have been winless at the 2019 World Cup so far, despite displaying flashes of brilliance, will look to end their campaign on a high as they face West Indies in their last match today.

Children will be able to watch an international match from the pavilion at Lord’s for the first time on Friday as cricket bosses scramble to make sure seats are filled.