ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie says England deserve favourites tag ahead of mega event
5 years, 9 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie says England deserve favourites tag ahead of mega event

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Former Australia pacer, Jason Gillespie, has stated that England deserve the ‘favourite’ tag for the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup because of their aggressive and dynamic nature. London: Former Australia pacer, Jason Gillespie, has stated that England deserve the ‘favourite’ tag for the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup because of their aggressive and dynamic nature. Although the 43-year old praised the hosts, he also elucidated that Australia know how to win World Cups even after they may not be seen as favourites. That is something that will be in every other country’s mind, that Australia – while they might not be seen as favourites – they know how to win World Cups,” he said.

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England captain Jos Buttler believes India are favourites for World Cup
1 year, 3 months ago

England captain Jos Buttler believes India are favourites for World Cup

The Independent  

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England rightly deserves to be the favourite, says New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson
5 years, 5 months ago

England rightly deserves to be the favourite, says New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson

The Hindu  

Absorbing pressure and having a laugh about it seems second-nature to Kane Williamson. The New Zealand captain conceded that England is the favourite ahead of the World Cup final, during a press-conference at Lord’s in London on Saturday but in the same breath, insisted that anything could happen. Witty and relaxed, he also made fun of the ‘under-dog’ tag bequeathed …

Australia vs England, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Aaron Finch proud of team's progress despite thumping semi-final loss
5 years, 5 months ago

Australia vs England, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Aaron Finch proud of team's progress despite thumping semi-final loss

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Aaron Finch insisted he was proud of Australia’s progress in the last 12 months despite their embarrassing World Cup semi-final thrashing against England on Thursday. Birmingham: Aaron Finch insisted he was proud of Australia’s progress in the last 12 months despite their embarrassing World Cup semi-final thrashing against England on Thursday. “And then you lose a couple of quick wickets …

Cricket World Cup 2019: Fearless England close on their cricketing bliss - but the best is yet to come
5 years, 5 months ago

Cricket World Cup 2019: Fearless England close on their cricketing bliss - but the best is yet to come

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World Cup points table 2019, highest wicket-taker and run-scorer: India finish on top after Australia's narrow loss to South Africa
5 years, 6 months ago

World Cup points table 2019, highest wicket-taker and run-scorer: India finish on top after Australia's narrow loss to South Africa

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Here’s the full points table along with the top run-getter and top wicket-taker of World Cup 2019. New Zealand and South Africa will also harbour hopes of World Cup glory in the 10-team tournament, in which each side will play all the others to decide the semi-finalists. Former winners Pakistan can never be ruled out and West Indies, featuring self-styled …

England still favourite for ICC World Cup 2019, says Jason Behrendorff
5 years, 6 months ago

England still favourite for ICC World Cup 2019, says Jason Behrendorff

The Hindu  

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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Aaron Finch backs Australia to come good under England pressure
5 years, 6 months ago

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Aaron Finch backs Australia to come good under England pressure

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Aaron Finch backed his Australia squad to come good against hosts England in the crunch game at Lord’s while recalling the country’s good record in pressure situations. London: Australia captain Aaron Finch believes his side’s proven ability to handle World Cup pressure will stand them in good stead when they face England in a crunch game on Tuesday. “I think …

World Cup 2019: M. S. Dhoni key to India's World Cup prospects, says former Australian pacer
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: M. S. Dhoni key to India's World Cup prospects, says former Australian pacer

The Hindu  

Images of Glenn McGrath imposing himself on line-ups with laser-guided precision, movement, bounce and subtle variations flash before your eyes each time the ICC ODI World Cup comes around. They have the depth and talent to pull off this strategy.” He added, “Given the format of the tournament which rewards consistency, I expect India and Australia to make the semifinalis.” …

World Cup: Pietersen feels ’transformed’ England and India are favourites
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup: Pietersen feels ’transformed’ England and India are favourites

The Hindu  

Kevin Pietersen has said that a transformed England under Eoin Morgan and India are the favourites to win the World Cup this year. But the dark horses are Australia and the unpredictables are West Indies.” The ICC World Cup begins on Thursday with hosts England taking on South Africa in the opening game at the Oval. READ| World Cup: Host …

World Cup 2019, SWOT analysis: Australia eyes redemption after troubled year
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019, SWOT analysis: Australia eyes redemption after troubled year

The Hindu  

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England desperate to justify World Cup favourites tag
5 years, 7 months ago

England desperate to justify World Cup favourites tag

The Hindu  

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World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli could be India's no. 4, says Kepler Wessels
5 years, 7 months ago

World Cup 2019: Virat Kohli could be India's no. 4, says Kepler Wessels

The Hindu  

Former South Africa captain Kepler Wessels on Monday said the only way Proteas can shed the ‘chokers’ tag is by winning a major ICC event like the World Cup beginning in the UK on May 30. Wessels, South Africa’s first Test captain of the modern era and its leader in the 1992 World Cup campaign, said the team not going …

England vs Pakistan: Hosts justify World Cup favourites tag even as Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co fret over abject bowling performances
5 years, 7 months ago

England vs Pakistan: Hosts justify World Cup favourites tag even as Sarfaraz Ahmed and Co fret over abject bowling performances

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Well-meaning it may have been but the outcome of Pakistan’s attempt at acclimatization to English conditions was far from what the PCB anticipated. The theory was perfect, as the gameplan consisted of sending players out to England to play a number of warm-up games and a five-match ODI series, well in advance of the 2019 World Cup. Apart from the …

England have earned the right to be favourites for 2019 World Cup, says Ben Stokes
5 years, 7 months ago

England have earned the right to be favourites for 2019 World Cup, says Ben Stokes

India TV News  

The 2019 edition of the World Cup goes back home to where it all started in 1973 and the Englishmen will be hoping to finally add the coveted trophy to their cabinet as they host the top ten teams in world cricket. Interestingly, England go into the tournament as favourites and while many would think it is an added pressure, …

India not thinking about winning or losing ahead of World Cup my only concern: Clarke
5 years, 10 months ago

India not thinking about winning or losing ahead of World Cup my only concern: Clarke

India Today  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said on Friday that he is a bit concerned about India's chopping and changing strategy ahead of the World Cup. Speaking after the series loss in Bengaluru, captain Virat Kohli had said the team management wanted to give game time to "everyone" and see how they reacted. Stressing that as a former captain, his approach …

Shane Warne picks India and England as 'hot favourites' for 2019 World Cup
5 years, 11 months ago

Shane Warne picks India and England as 'hot favourites' for 2019 World Cup

India TV News  

Leg-spin legend Shane Warne believes India is one of the favourites to lift this year's World Cup trophy along with England and defending champions Australia. I think England & India go in as hot favourites, but if the selectors play their part - then the Aussies can 100 per cent win," Warne wrote on Twitter on Tuesday. My judgment on …

Bowling attack makes India World Cup favourites along side England, says Jason Gillespie
5 years, 11 months ago

Bowling attack makes India World Cup favourites along side England, says Jason Gillespie

India TV News  

Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie feels the current Indian bowling attack led by Jasprit Bumrah makes the team one of the favourites for the upcoming ICC World Cup, alongside hosts England. "Everyone offers different things, and you add Bumrah to it, so they are well placed to mount a challenge for the World Cup. Gillespie singled out Bumrah for …

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