India captain Virat Kohli has urged frustrated fans in his cricket-crazy nation not to get emotional after their shock World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand on Wednesday.

Cricket-mad Indians tried Thursday to come to terms with their shock World Cup exit, with the Times of India telling readers “The Sun will still rise tomorrow” and Ravindra Jadeja emerging as a new national hero.

Fans heaped praise Thursday on Ravindra Jadeja after the "bits and pieces" cricketer emerged as the unlikely hero of a losing cause, silencing critics who had questioned his place in the star-packed Indian team.

India captain Virat Kohli has urged frustrated fans in his cricket-crazy nation not to get emotional after their shock World Cup semi-final defeat to New Zealand on Wednesday.

Red-faced New Zealanders who had written off the Black Caps' chances in the World Cup were forced to eat their words Thursday after their shock semi-final win over India.

Cricket-mad Indians tried Thursday to come to terms with their shock World Cup exit, with the Times of India telling readers "The Sun will still rise tomorrow" and Ravindra Jadeja emerging as a new national hero.

England hammer Australia by eight wickets at Edgbaston in Birmingham today to set up a final clash with New Zealand at Lord's on July 14.

England captain Eoin Morgan has urged his side to embrace their World Cup dreams as they prepare for Thursday’s blockbuster semi-final against old rivals Australia.

Four years of planning will be put on the line for England when they face holders Australia in a blockbuster Cricket World Cup semifinal at Edgbaston on Thursday.

The second morning, overcast conditions, two pacers steaming in, three slips and the ball talking up a storm as batsmen just try to survive. If fans of Test cricket were missing the sport’s most primal, stripped-bare format, Old Trafford was the place to be yesterday.

India captain Virat Kohli admitted his side had paid the price for “45 minutes of bad cricket” as he looked back on the wreckage of his side’s stunning World Cup exit.

A magnificent rearguard effort from India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja could not offset the early damage done by seamers Trent Boult and Matt Henry as New Zealand secured a second successive World Cup final berth with an 18-run win in a pulsating semifinal at Old Trafford yesterday.

Captain Kane Williamson hailed his pace attack after a devastating opening 10 overs sent New Zealand into their second straight World Cup final with a surprise 18-run win over India at Old Trafford yesterday.

The oldest rivalry in cricket will return to the knockout stages of the ICC World Cup for the first time in three decades when England take on Australia at Edgbaston.

The match was still hanging in the balance -- India needing 25 off 10 deliveries with three wickets in hand and MS Dhoni well set on 50

Australia coach Justin Langer revealed on Tuesday that Peter Handscomb will be picked to face hosts England in their Cricket World Cup semifinal at Edgbaston.

England may change their bowling combination for Thursday’s Cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia if the Edgbaston pitch assists spinners, captain Eoin Morgan said on Wednesday.

It was New Zealand right-arm quick Matt Henry, who had started the rot at the top of a formidable Indian batting line up after their

Eoin Morgan assured home fans and pundits that England would not buckle under pressure after wobbling in the league stage.

New Zealand win by 18 runs in the semifinal against India at Old Trafford in Manchester today. New Zealand become the first team to make it to final in this edition of the World Cup.