Two’s a crowd for Pakistan in sea of blue

Mohammad Uzair and Asif Syed Ali were a rare sight in Ahmedabad – two Pakistan fans in an Indian dominated crowd of around 120,000 witnessing the biggest show in cricket.

CWC round review: Proteas make statement, Aussies crumble

RYAN VREDE reviews the first round of fixtures in which South Africa soared and Australia showed signs that suggest they may be overrated.

Three World Cup talking points

There have been too few fans, too many injuries and lots of runs over the first four days of the ODI World Cup.

Being a Pakistan fan at India’s World Cup

He has survived a heart attack, suffers from diabetes and has just travelled more than 13,300km to watch a cricket match.

Five players to watch at World Cup

A new generation of players is set to emerge from the ODI World Cup in India.

Rashid spin holds key for Afghanistan

As a boy growing up in Bati Kot, an arid village in rural Afghanistan, Rashid Khan dreamt of becoming the family’s first doctor.

Sri Lanka battle World Cup ‘curse’

Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to end the “curse” of their only previous World Cup victory in the 2023 tournament, but go into it on the back of a humiliating defeat.

‘I even wore cricket pads in bed’

As a young boy in a family of seven cricket-mad brothers, Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi immersed himself in the sport – even when sleeping.

Retiring Warner key for Australia

Love him or hate him, David Warner’s self-belief and single-mindedness has seen him withstand scandals and slumps to remain Australia’s key batsman at the World Cup.

Curran looks to make mark on another World Cup

Sam Curran has become one of the most valuable limited-overs performers in world cricket.

England bid to join elite company

England head to the ODI World Cup in India aiming to become just the third team to retain their title.

‘Pocket dynamite’ dreams of World Cup glory

Ishan Kishan was often compared to MS Dhoni as a flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman, but the India player has carved out his own identity ahead of his first World Cup.

‘Killer Miller’ holds unwanted record

David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.

Maverick De Kock set for ODI farewell

Quinton de Kock enjoys nothing more than his time away from the game by going fishing and playing golf, and at the age of 30 reckons he has served his time in the international arena.

Boult relishing third crack at World Cup title

After 12 months out of ODI cricket, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is looking for “one more run” at the 50-over World Cup after bitter defeats in the last two finals.