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India favourites against New Zealand; another frontier for Kohli to conquer

The first match at McLean Park, however, will be played in sultry conditions of around 30 degrees

Virat Kohli's India have chance to close in on England in ODI team rankings

England lead the table with 126 points while India are currently placed second with 121 points

IPL 2019: I love the way Dhoni can slow down, control games, says Ish Sodhi

It may not be possible to win every game in that fashion but it does help in at least setting it up for the rest, says Ish Sodhi

England Cricket Board name 15-player preliminary squad for ICC World Cup

The board also announced the name of squads for the upcoming ODI and T20I series against Ireland and Pakistan

Wishy-washy areas in Mankading law need to be addressed: Jos Buttler

Buttler's dismissal during a match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab triggered a debate with the cricket world divided

Big advantage to know what it takes to win World Cup: Aaron Finch

A few months ago, Australia were not counted among the favourites for the tournament but the side have been in good form recently.

Afghanistan name 15-player squad for ICC World Cup 2019; Rashid, Nabi in

Gulbadin Naib will lead the side which also features Mohammad Shahzad and spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman. Afghan was removed as captain in all formats earlier this year

IPL 2019: Why Hyderabad need David Warner at the top of the batting order

In 2017, David Warner topped the run charts (641) and smashed a scintillating 59-ball 126 against Kolkata Knight Riders, against whom SRH open their campaign in IPL 2019

World Cup 2019: Eoin Morgan dubs Pakistan 'second or third favourites'

England is going to compete with Pakistan next month and Morgan is looking to get something positive out of it.

IPL 2019 CSK vs SRH Preview: Chennai look to breach Warner-Bairstow wall

If Chennai manage to breach the protection SRH openers provide, they can easily take control of the match while SRH would be aiming to eliminate CSK openers to put Dhoni under pressure

ICC World Cup 2019: Tom Curran hopes to secure place in England squad

Tom Curran, who is in ODI squad for the upcoming five-match series against West Indies, starting February 20, believes that his BBL experience will help him cement a place in England World Cup squad

Pujara's ton strengthens India to 303/4 at Day 1 stumps in Sydney Test

India are leading the ongoing Test series 2-1 and are eying to clinch the final Test in order to register a historic Test series win in Australia

Dhoni's poor form a worry for India ahead of second ODI against Australia

Dhoni's 51 off 96 balls and failing to rotate the strike has brought to focus the rejigging that skipper Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri will have to fret upon

Ind vs Aus: No quick fix for Australia's problems ahead of Perth Test

Australia have only three days to correct a litany of problems before the second test starts at Perth Stadium, and many of the issues facing Paine appear to have no quick fix

Aussies preparing for all Indian batsmen, not just Kohli: Mitchell Marsh

Marsh said the new faces and inexperience in the Australian batting line-up should be seen as an opportunity, rather than a sign of weakness for the hosts

Nathon Lyon defends under fire Mitchell Starc ahead of Sri Lanka Test

Starc has long been Australia's main strike bowler but has suffered a lacklustre summer, taking just 15 wickets at 36.46 in five Tests.

Adelaide ODI: Australia won the toss, decided to bat in the 2nd ODI

Having lost the opening match of the series, India would look to up the ante as it is a do or die clash for them

Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan advised complete rest ahead of World Cup

The 20-year-old has been suffering from a viral for over a week now. Due to his illness, he has been ruled out of Pakistan's upcoming limited-overs series against England

Asia Cup 2018 Ind vs Pak highlights: India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets

Pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and part-time off-spinner Kedar Jadhav took three wickets each as India restricted Pakistan to a paltry 162

Pakistan to name Cricket World Cup squad with two reserves tomorrow

The selection committee has decided to utilise the five-match one-day series against England and some side matches as the barometer for making changes in the 15-member World Cup squad