India World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh ends cricket roller-coaster
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Yuvraj Singh, a winner of two World Cup titles who overcame cancer and a drop in form to fight his way back into India’s...
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South Africa v West Indies World Cup match rained off
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The World Cup match between South Africa and the West Indies was abandoned on Monday after persistent heavy rain in Southampton, with both sides...
Selectors right to reject De Villiers for World Cup – convenor
(UTV|COLOMBO) – South African selection convener Linda Zondi said Thursday he was “shocked” when told that batting star AB de Villiers had made himself available for...
Mohammad Amir fit for World Cup debut, says Pakistan captain
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Pace spearhead Mohammad Amir is fit and available for selection for Pakistan’s opening World Cup match against the West Indies on Friday, captain Sarfaraz...
Steyn ruled out of South Africa World Cup opener
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Dale Steyn has been ruled out of South Africa’s World Cup opener against England on Thursday, with Proteas head coach Ottis Gibson confirming the...
Bayliss says Morgan could hold key to England World Cup places
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The final places in England’s World Cup squad could come down to the personal preference of white-ball captain Eoin Morgan, according to coach Trevor...
Sri Lanka HC in London hosts Lankan World Cup cricketers
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Sri Lanka High Commission in London hosted a reception in honour of the visiting Sri Lanka Cricket team for the ICC World Cup...
Gibson wary of English weather at World Cup
(UTV|COLOMBO) – South Africa coach Ottis Gibson believes weather will play its part in deciding the outcome of the Cricket World Cup in England and Wales....
‘This World Cup will be one of the best ever tournaments’ – Sangakkara
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara feels one can expect a “close competition” and “great cricket” in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019....
Smith, Warner recalled for Australia’s World Cup defence
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Steve Smith and David Warner completed their remarkable comeback from the ball-tampering scandal that rocked cricket when they were on Monday selected in defending...