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Dismal England set for elimination after heavy Sri Lanka loss

26 October 2023 0 comments

England’s excruciating World Cup defence is all but over after yet another shambolic defeat, this time against a Sri Lanka […]

England ‘at end of cycle’ in ODIs – Atherton

26 October 2023 0 comments

Former England captain Michael Atherton said the current one-day side could be “at the end of the cycle” after another […]

Ali: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood will be fired up to face England

25 October 2023 0 comments

Moeen Ali believes former England coach Chris Silverwood will be keen to “prove a point” with his Sri Lanka side […]

Root acknowledges growing uncertainty surrounding future of ODI cricket

24 October 2023 0 comments

England’s Joe Root admits doubts over whether ODI cricket remains “relevant” have not gone unnoticed by players at the World […]

How England’s current World Cup woes compare to previous tournament struggles

23 October 2023 0 comments

England continued on the path towards one of their worst Cricket World Cup campaigns with a humbling 229-run defeat to […]

Carse backed to take on Plunkett role after England World Cup call

23 October 2023 0 comments

England have called up Brydon Carse to their World Cup squad in India, with Joe Root claiming the seamer could […]

Stokes says he is ready to make England return in crunch South Africa clash

19 October 2023 0 comments

Ben Stokes has declared himself ready for action in England’s must-win World Cup clash against South Africa, after missing the […]

Bairstow: England-South Africa World Cup double will be ‘great spectacle’

19 October 2023 0 comments

Jonny Bairstow is relishing his role in a rare World Cup double as England and South Africa prepare for high-stakes […]

South Africa succumb to seismic World Cup shock as Netherlands secure famous win

17 October 2023 0 comments

South Africa succumbed to a Dutch double as the Netherlands claimed another monumental upset victory over the Proteas at a […]

England’s shock World Cup defeats as Afghanistan add their name to list

16 October 2023 0 comments

England slumped to a shock World Cup defeat against Afghanistan in Delhi. The defending champions were dismissed for 215 as […]

Buttler tells England to ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup loss to Afghanistan

16 October 2023 0 comments

England captain Jos Buttler told his side to “let it hurt” after their World Cup campaign hit the skids with […]

England’s World Cup hopes in the balance after shock Afghanistan defeat

16 October 2023 0 comments

England’s hopes of defending the World Cup suffered an almighty blow in Delhi, where underdogs Afghanistan pulled off a stunning […]

Malan thrilled to ‘keep silencing people’ with World Cup hundred

11 October 2023 0 comments

Dawid Malan vowed to “keep silencing people” after his century helped England get back to winning ways at the World […]

Curran happy to relinquish England new ball to ‘amazing’ Topley

11 October 2023 0 comments

Sam Curran had no qualms about surrendering new-ball duties to Reece Topley after watching his Surrey team-mate deliver the goods […]

Buttler: New Zealand completely outplayed England in World Cup opener

5 October 2023 0 comments

Jos Buttler admitted his England side were “completely outplayed” after their World Cup title defence began with a crushing nine-wicket […]

England put to the sword by New Zealand in World Cup opener

5 October 2023 0 comments

England’s World Cup defence began with a punishing nine-wicket defeat in Ahmedabad as New Zealand helped themselves to a slice […]

The many layers of Babar Azam

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Ben Gardner As a captain and as a person, Babar Azam is famously inscrutable, and that can make it […]

A touch of Klaasen

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Katya Witney No one in the world is hitting it as well as Heinrich Klaasen. From only playing two […]

Injury-ravaged Sri Lanka stutter to the start line

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Jo Harman Just a couple of weeks ago, Sri Lanka appeared to be shaping up nicely for the World […]

World in motion

1 October 2023 0 comments

On the eve of the men’s big show, Wisden Cricket Monthly editor-in-chief Phil Walker considers what’s at stake for the […]

Great expectations

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Jo Harman Running hot: Chris Woakes has been in red-hot form for England PICTURE: Alamy The transformation of England’s […]

A new hope

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Jo Harman As they enter their third 50-over World Cup, Afghanistan’s record in the tournament doesn’t make for pretty […]

Starc Truth!

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Geoff Lemon Full flight: Mitchell Starc is still among the very best in the business PICTURE: Alamy When it […]

Shakib Al Hasan: Scoundrel; Steward; Survivalist…

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Ben Gardner At the 2019 World Cup, Shakib Al Hasan was many people’s pick as the unofficial Player of […]

Shubman Gill – The crown prince of India

1 October 2023 0 comments

By Aadya Sharma As ever, India enter a World Cup unanimously branded ‘favourites’. Moreover it’s a home tournament, and the […]

ICC Cricket World Cup

Dismal England set for elimination after heavy Sri Lanka loss

England ‘at end of cycle’ in ODIs – Atherton

Ali: Sri Lanka coach Silverwood will be fired up to face England

Root acknowledges growing uncertainty surrounding future of ODI cricket

How England’s current World Cup woes compare to previous tournament struggles

Carse backed to take on Plunkett role after England World Cup call

Stokes says he is ready to make England return in crunch South Africa clash

Bairstow: England-South Africa World Cup double will be ‘great spectacle’

South Africa succumb to seismic World Cup shock as Netherlands secure famous win

England’s shock World Cup defeats as Afghanistan add their name to list

Buttler tells England to ‘let it hurt’ after World Cup loss to Afghanistan

England’s World Cup hopes in the balance after shock Afghanistan defeat

Malan thrilled to ‘keep silencing people’ with World Cup hundred

Curran happy to relinquish England new ball to ‘amazing’ Topley

Buttler: New Zealand completely outplayed England in World Cup opener

England put to the sword by New Zealand in World Cup opener

The many layers of Babar Azam

A touch of Klaasen

Injury-ravaged Sri Lanka stutter to the start line

World in motion

Great expectations

A new hope

Starc Truth!

Shakib Al Hasan: Scoundrel; Steward; Survivalist…

Shubman Gill – The crown prince of India

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