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Shaheen takes 4, Pakistan needs 228 to beat Afghanistan

Struggling England faces India in must-win 'away' home game

Struggling England faces India in must-win ‘away’ home game

The Latest: Afghanistan 120-3 at halfway stage vs Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi had a hat-trick opportunity after claiming two early wickets as Pakistan made a strong start before Afghanistan staged a recovery

The Latest: Afghanistan wins toss, bats 1st against Pakistan

Afghanistan skipper Gulbadin Naib has won the toss and elected to bat against Pakistan in their Cricket World Cup group game at Headingley

The Latest: Cricket abuzz as bees swarm game in Durham

NZ needs win to make World Cup semis, Australia not resting

After a first defeat at the Cricket World Cup, New Zealand plays Australia on Saturday at Lord’s still needing one more win to clinch a semifinals berth

West Indies chasing 269 for victory over unbeaten India

A force in IPL, Gayle aims to use knowledge against India

Chris Gayle doesn’t mind disappointing his millions of fans in cricket-crazy India if it means the West Indies can continue to be contenders at the World Cup

Optional for others, no choice for Virat Kohli at World Cup

Optional practice doesn’t mean there’s a choice for Virat Kohli at the Cricket World Cup

England limits Australia to 285 after fightback at Lord's

Australia wasted a great start by captain Aaron Finch and David Warner against England to be limited to 285-7 in the Cricket World Cup at Lord’s

Morgan content to let fans yell what they want at Aussies

Steve Smith and David Warner did the crime and did the time, and England captain Eoin Morgan understands if cricket fans aren’t willing to forgive them

Mushfiqur guides Bangladesh to 262-7, a big task for Afghans

Mushfiqur Rahim scored 83 to guide Bangladesh to 262-7 after being sent in by Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup group game at Hampshire’s Rose Bowl

England seek World Cup rebound win at Australia's expense

England seek World Cup rebound win at Australia’s expense

Tahir sets South Africa record for most World Cup wickets

Imran Tahir has achieved the most wickets for South Africa in Cricket World Cup history

Afghanistan contains India to 224-8 in World Cup comeback

Salute: Cottrell has 2 Kiwi openers out for 1st-ball ducks

Pakistan need win more than South Africa at Lord's

Pakistan ought to be far more inspired than South Africa when they meet on Sunday at Lord’s in the Cricket World Cup

Upset loss to Sri Lanka makes things tricky for Cup host

Everything seemed to be falling into place for Eoin Morgan’s England team at the Cricket World Cup, until an upset loss to Sri Lanka

India looks to follow England with run-fest vs Afghanistan

India hopes to follow in England’s World Cup footsteps with run riot vs Afghanistan

Archer moves atop bowling list; England chasing 233 to win

Lloyd tells West Indies to study New Zealand at World Cup

West Indies great Clive Lloyd has told the Caribbean’s cricket team it needs to learn from New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson’s approach at the World Cup

Warner's 166 leads Australia to 381-5 vs Bangladesh

David Warner hit 166 as Australia posted 381-5 against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup in Nottingham

Williams' decision appears to pay off as SA held to 241-6

South Africa needs to protect a total of 241-6 to beat New Zealand and stay in realistic contention for a semifinal spot at the Cricket World Cup

Bangladesh needs rare win over Australia to help semi hopes

Bangladesh doesn’t have to knock off Australia on Thursday to reach the Cricket World Cup semifinals

Morgan hits record 17 sixes; England reaches 397-6 v Afghans

South Africa looking up ahead of CWC test vs unbeaten NZ

South Africa has the chance to visit an unfamiliar place if it beats New Zealand _ the top half of the Cricket World Cup table.

Bangladesh handed target of 322 to beat West Indies

West Indies amassed 321-8 against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup at Taunton despite Chris Gayle and Andre Russell both getting out for ducks

Morgan optimistic Roy will play a big role at World Cup

India posts record, sets Pakistan 337 to win World Cup game

Bangladesh ready for West Indies barrage in World Cup

Short balls are coming and Bangladesh is ready