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ICC Cricket World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship event of the international cricket calendar and takes place every four years, with matches contested in a 50-over format. The 2019 edition was the 12th edition of the tournament and was hosted in the United Kingdom. The first tournament took place in England in 1975 which was won by the West Indies. The 2019 World Cup was won by England, who edged out New Zealand in a pulsating finale.

Alpesh Ramjani fires in a delivery to Nizakat Khan during Uganda’s tri-series clash with Hong Kong last week. Photo: Elson Li

Cricket Hong Kong

India cricket stars backing Uganda during Hong Kong Challenge League campaign

Uganda hero Alpesh Ramjani thriving on international scene after moving to Uganda following job loss in home city Mumbai.

7 Feb 2025 - 9:30AM

Cricket Hong Kong

Imperious Rath gets Hong Kong off to fast start in cricket World Cup bid

6 Feb 2025 - 6:24PM

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong hero Murtaza relishing home-advantage in Cricket World Cup bid

17 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket ‘fighters’ targeting global recognition ahead of crunch games

Head coach Simon Willis’ team begin their Challenge League campaign against Bahrain in Uganda on Thursday.

6 Nov 2024 - 2:04PM

Hong Kong wicketkeeper Zeeshan Ali has worked on his skills on both sides of the stumps. Photo: CHKC

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Uganda’s dreams ‘come true’ at T20 World Cup as they prepare to face New Zealand

Indian Abhay Sharma was named head coach of the men’s national team less than a month ago while captain Brian Masaba was the skipper with the second-highest number of wins in T20 internationals.

28 May 2024 - 3:44PM

Cricket Hong Kong

Former Test cricket star Taibu wants elite chances for sides like Hong Kong

Former Zimbabwe captain Tatenda Taibu is urging governing body the ICC to provide more opportunities for associate nations to play against Test match countries.

18 Mar 2024 - 6:00PM

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India says fatal Andhra Pradesh train crash caused by drivers watching cricket

The drivers of a train that missed a signal and ploughed into another train, killing 14 people, were distracted because they were watching cricket on a phone, India’s railways minister said on Monday.

4 Mar 2024 - 3:33PM

Rescuers from India’s National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) search the site of the fatal train crash in Vizianagaram district of India’s Andhra Pradesh on October 30 last year. Photo: AFP

It’s not all about India vs Pakistan match – why Ahmedabad is worth a visit

Cricket fans are descending on Ahmedabad, in India’s Gujarat state, as it prepares to host five World Cup matches, but this richly historical city has so much more to offer.

12 Aug 2023 - 11:15AM

International Cricket Council

Sri Lanka could host India games in cricket’s Asia Cup after Pakistan stand-off

Sri Lankan official said their country had the capacity to stage matches despite still emerging from an economic downturn, after India refused to visit tournament host Pakistan.

12 Jun 2023 - 1:29PM

Shane Warne’s children slam TV drama about late cricket star

The spin king died of natural causes at a luxury resort in Thailand in March aged 52, eliciting shock and grief from millions of fans around the world. Australian Network9 plans a film about his life, but Warne’s furious say it’s ‘a disgrace’.

15 Sep 2022 - 8:16PM

Daughters of the late Australian cricketing great Shane Warne are unhappy about the planned release of a film about his life so soon after his death. Photo: AFP

Australia bids farewell to cricket ‘legend’ Warne with memorial service at MCG

Thousands gathered to remember the cricketing legend on Wednesday. Warne died on March 4 at the age of 52 while on holiday with friends in Thailand.

30 Mar 2022 - 7:56PM

Images are projected on the ground during a memorial service for Shane Warne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday. Warne, widely regarded as one of the top cricket players of all time, died on March 4 while on vacation with friends in Thailand. Photo: AAP Image via AP

Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne’s family and friends bid farewell

Considered one of the all-time finest bowlers, whose fame transcended cricket, Warne died two weeks ago aged 52 while on holiday on Koh Samui; About 80 people attended the funeral service in Melbourne.

20 Mar 2022 - 9:47PM

Fame and celebrity

Who are Shane Warne’s 3 children Brooke, Jackson and Summer?

Apart from being a star on the field, the recently deceased sports icon was also known for being a loving, proud father – we look back at some of his special moments with his kids

11 Mar 2022 - 6:00AM

International Cricket Council

Australia mourns Shane Warne, officials consider state funeral

One of the greatest to ever play the game, Warne died on Friday while on holiday in Thailand.

5 Mar 2022 - 10:37AM

An image of Shane Warne looks out over the Melbourne Cricket Ground after it was announced the ground’s Great Southern Stand would be renamed. Photo: AFP

Philippine amateurs vie for place in cricket’s T20 World Cup

The Philippines will be the lowest-ranked side in an eight-team qualifying competition in Oman, against the likes of Nepal, Ireland and United Arab Emirates.

14 Feb 2022 - 6:20PM

The Philippines cricket team train in Paranque City in suburban Manila in preparation for the T20 World Cup qualifiers. Photo: AFP

Bollywood’s ‘83’ retells story of India’s stunning World Cup win

The victory helped shake Indians out of their inferiority complex and became the first building block in their rise as a cricket world power.

25 Dec 2021 - 12:33PM

International Cricket Council

Cricket Australia admit T20 World Cup in October is ‘unrealistic’

Tournament was set to begin October 18 but chairman admits plans need to change amid coronavirus restrictions, while T20 World Cup head says that ICC will make decision on how to proceed in the next month.

16 Jun 2020 - 12:34PM

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China crash out of basketball World Cup – are they the worst hosts yet?

Host nations have a long history of under-performing on home turf across biggest events in sport.

6 Sep 2019 - 8:06AM

China’s men’s basketball team look dejected after losing to Venezuela at the 2019 Fiba World Cup in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

How cricket gave Afghanistan its hope back

Amid the spectre of suicide bombings and raging combat, Afghans are cheering on their internationally competitive cricket and futsal teams – and the promise of a career in sports is also a rare beacon of hope.

9 Aug 2019 - 9:30AM

Editorial | Day of drama in sports should inspire us all

Sport should be encouraged, not just as a form of entertainment or a way of keeping fit, but for the wider benefits it brings

15 Jul 2019 - 11:05PM

Opinion | Was England’s Cricket World Cup triumph the luckiest in sporting history?

The hosts rode their luck several times during a captivating finale in which New Zealand looked easy favourites to claim the Cup for most of England’s innings.

16 Jul 2019 - 2:44PM

England’s Jos Buttler celebrates after running out New Zealand’s Martin Guptill to swal the World Cup for the hosts. Photo: AP

International Cricket Council

Queen leads Twitter tributes after England’s epic World Cup win

Legends of the sport praise final for drama while Brexit point-scoring kicks off a backlash

15 Jul 2019 - 1:12PM

New Zealand's Martin Guptill congratulates Ben Stokes after England won the Cricket World Cup final. Photo: AP

How cricket bats for democracy in India

30 Dec 2017 - 1:37PM

'Big Brother' Australia rules over New Zealand in Cricket World Cup final

Michael Clarke hit 74 in his last one-day international to lead Australia to their fifth Cricket World Cup title with a seven-wicket win over New Zealand in a disappointing final on Sunday.

29 Mar 2015 - 10:42PM

No brotherly love lost as co-hosts vie for glory in Cricket World Cup final

28 Mar 2015 - 11:56PM

May the best man win: Rival captains Michael Clarke of Australia and Brendon McCullum of New Zealand shake hands ahead of the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne. Photos: AFP

Aussie run machine Steve Smith does it again

Steve Smith's golden summer just keeps on getting better. Australia's new run-scoring machine just can't seem to do any wrong and now he is off to the Cricket World Cup final.

26 Mar 2015 - 10:48PM

Steve Smith's century against India in the World Cup semi-final was a composed and perfectly constructed innings. Photo: Reuters

Australia can handle pressure for India clash, says captain Michael Clarke

Australia skipper Michael Clarke is confident his side will have no problem handling the weight of local expectation when they meet reigning champions India in a blockbuster World Cup semi-final on Thursday.

26 Mar 2015 - 12:05AM

New Zealand get home against South Africa in cliffhanger

Grant Elliott struck a six from the penultimate ball on Tuesday for New Zealand to beat South Africa by four wickets in a cliffhanger and reach their first Cricket World Cup final.

24 Mar 2015 - 11:21PM

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