England's players-turned-pundits are paid to criticise the team and are waiting for the hosts to fail at the Cricket World Cup, opening batsman Jonny Bairstow has said.

Defeats to Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia have left England in a precarious position and they are yet to seal a semi-final spot with two group stage matches remaining against India and New Zealand.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2019-england-skipper-eoin-morgan-says-fielding-let-team-down-in-loss-against-pakistan-224075&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiWtfrp2IvjAhUW3Y8KHb-zDlEQFjAIegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1wUKURUkBUq7mUzhK6XAGO">England </a>have not defeated either side at the World Cup since 1992 and former skipper Michael Vaughan suggested it could be the hosts' worst-ever campaign in the tournament if they are knocked out.

"People are waiting for us to fail. They are not willing us on to win. In many ways, they are waiting for you to lose so they can jump on your throat. It's just showbiz, they are paid to have an opinion and if they don't have an opinion they get sacked,'' Bairstow said.

"I was in a radio interview and was surprised with a clip of Vaughan's comments. Bloody hell, that's pretty rich. Everyone is talking like we are eighth or ninth in the table. Bloody Nora, chill out... You're panicking. The comments and things like that, you can give it too much air time and then all of a sudden, before you know it, it's a big thing and it's actually really not," he added.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-beat-afghanistan-by-150-runs-in-cricket-world-cup-228503&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiWtfrp2IvjAhUW3Y8KHb-zDlEQFjAGegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0gx9ceuGy8X3qS-2z7pwPc">England's </a>next game is at Edgbaston on Sunday against an unbeaten Indian side that leapfrogged the hosts to become the number one ranked one-day international (ODI) side this week.

England prevented India from winning a 10th consecutive bilateral ODI series when Virat Kohli's side toured the country last year.

Despite criticism about their approach at the World Cup, Bairstow said England would stick to their style and play the same aggressive cricket that has brought them success.

"It's going to be interesting against India, we obviously know the following that they've got and it should be a cracking atmosphere," the 29-year-old added.

"Last summer we played really good cricket against them and we won that series and we won it well, so I think we go about it the same way we went about it and have been going about our cricket. Our method doesn't change," Bairstow said.

England's players-turned-pundits are paid to criticise the team and are waiting for the hosts to fail at the Cricket World Cup, opening batsman Jonny Bairstow has said.

England's players-turned-pundits are paid to criticise the team and are waiting for the hosts to fail at the Cricket World Cup, opening batsman Jonny Bairstow has said. Defeats to Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Australia have left England in a precarious position and they are yet to seal a semi-final spot with two group stage matches remaining against India and New Zealand. England have not defeated either side at the World Cup since 1992 and former skipper Michael Vaughan suggested it could be the hosts' worst-ever campaign in the tournament if they are knocked out. "People are waiting for us to fail. They are not willing us on to win. In many ways, they are waiting for you to lose so they can jump on your throat. It's just showbiz, they are paid to have an opinion and if they don't have an opinion they get sacked,'' Bairstow said. "I was in a radio interview and was surprised with a clip of Vaughan's comments. Bloody hell, that's pretty rich. Everyone is talking like we are eighth or ninth in the table. Bloody Nora, chill out... You're panicking. The comments and things like that, you can give it too much air time and then all of a sudden, before you know it, it's a big thing and it's actually really not," he added. England's next game is at Edgbaston on Sunday against an unbeaten Indian side that leapfrogged the hosts to become the number one ranked one-day international (ODI) side this week. England prevented India from winning a 10th consecutive bilateral ODI series when Virat Kohli's side toured the country last year. Despite criticism about their approach at the World Cup, Bairstow said England would stick to their style and play the same aggressive cricket that has brought them success. "It's going to be interesting against India, we obviously know the following that they've got and it should be a cracking atmosphere," the 29-year-old added. "Last summer we played really good cricket against them and we won that series and we won it well, so I think we go about it the same way we went about it and have been going about our cricket. Our method doesn't change," Bairstow said.

World Cup: 'People are waiting for us to fail', says England's Jonny Bairstow

Keeping in mind Rishabh Pant's familiarity with English conditions, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has advocated playing the young wicketkeeper-batsman at the number four position.

The 21-year-old <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-funny-twitter-reactions-on-rishabh-pant-after-shikhar-dhawans-suspected-ouster-226321&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiR6uuq3ovjAhUHtY8KHYCDDTwQFjAAegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw2EngSD79Qww9lk17CsPUGZ">Pant </a>has been brought in as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad but is yet to figure in any of the matches.

"If I was involved with the team management, I think I would consider putting a guy like Rishabh Pant in at No.4," Srikkanth wrote in his column for the ICC.

"They have brought him over here now, he is ready to go and, most importantly, he has played in England before so understands the conditions."

India will look to continue their winning run when they meet hosts England in their next outing on Sunday, and the 1983 World Cup winner said the situation is ideal for Pant's inclusion.

"We saw him impress in the Test series here last summer when he came into the side and with England up next, maybe now is a good time to get him in there against a familiar opponent. In the middle order, Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav have yet to really convince. I think it's fair to say that their approach needs some fine-tuning," Srikkanth said.

Srikkanth felt <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-disappointed-on-my-conversion-rate-says-indias-kl-rahul-after-west-indies-win-231084&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjY263A3ovjAhUNmI8KHcurA0gQFjAAegQIBBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw15bjfUZXExxdy-HW_E9F_g">K L Rahul</a>, entrusted with opening the innings after Dhawan's ouster from the tournament, felt he must convert his starts.

"At the top of the order, Rohit Sharma has not fired the last couple of times, and that means K L Rahul needs to do more. He has made some fantastic starts but then got himself out - he will know better than anyone that he must convert those starts into big scores,'' said&nbsp;Srikkanth.

"Everyone knows he is capable of doing it, he has done it before and will need to correct his course," he added.

The former opener said it is imperative that India doesn't lose the momentum against England.

"India against England, on Sunday, in Birmingham, I think it's the biggest game of the tournament so far. Momentum is everything in a World Cup, and right now India have it. India can afford to lose, but they won't want to - carrying that positive mindset into the semi-finals is absolutely crucial,'' he said.

"Look at Australia, they have wrestled back momentum, Pakistan are peaking at just the right time, it is now or never for England," he added.

Srikkanth was all praise for skipper <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-skipper-virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-cross-20000-international-runs-230874/amp&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjY263A3ovjAhUNmI8KHcurA0gQFjADegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw14_TG8qaPUooqPWut2jXgx">Virat Kohli</a> and pacer Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;

"He (Kohli) continues to break new ground. To reach 20,000 runs quicker than any man before him is a fantastic achievement but his true greatness lies in his adaptability. He can drop anchor and let his partner shine if that is what the team needs, then he can shift through the gears if the situation demands and keep pushing the run rate," said&nbsp;Srikkanth.

Keeping in mind Rishabh Pant's familiarity with English conditions, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has advocated playing the young wicketkeeper-batsman at the number four position.

Keeping in mind Rishabh Pant's familiarity with English conditions, former Indian captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth has advocated playing the young wicketkeeper-batsman at the number four position. The 21-year-old Pant has been brought in as a replacement for the injured Shikhar Dhawan in India's World Cup squad but is yet to figure in any of the matches. "If I was involved with the team management, I think I would consider putting a guy like Rishabh Pant in at No.4," Srikkanth wrote in his column for the ICC. "They have brought him over here now, he is ready to go and, most importantly, he has played in England before so understands the conditions." India will look to continue their winning run when they meet hosts England in their next outing on Sunday, and the 1983 World Cup winner said the situation is ideal for Pant's inclusion. "We saw him impress in the Test series here last summer when he came into the side and with England up next, maybe now is a good time to get him in there against a familiar opponent. In the middle order, Vijay Shankar and Kedar Jadhav have yet to really convince. I think it's fair to say that their approach needs some fine-tuning," Srikkanth said. Srikkanth felt K L Rahul, entrusted with opening the innings after Dhawan's ouster from the tournament, felt he must convert his starts. "At the top of the order, Rohit Sharma has not fired the last couple of times, and that means K L Rahul needs to do more. He has made some fantastic starts but then got himself out - he will know better than anyone that he must convert those starts into big scores,'' said Srikkanth. "Everyone knows he is capable of doing it, he has done it before and will need to correct his course," he added. The former opener said it is imperative that India doesn't lose the momentum against England. "India against England, on Sunday, in Birmingham, I think it's the biggest game of the tournament so far. Momentum is everything in a World Cup, and right now India have it. India can afford to lose, but they won't want to - carrying that positive mindset into the semi-finals is absolutely crucial,'' he said. "Look at Australia, they have wrestled back momentum, Pakistan are peaking at just the right time, it is now or never for England," he added. Srikkanth was all praise for skipper Virat Kohli and pacer Mohammed Shami. "He (Kohli) continues to break new ground. To reach 20,000 runs quicker than any man before him is a fantastic achievement but his true greatness lies in his adaptability. He can drop anchor and let his partner shine if that is what the team needs, then he can shift through the gears if the situation demands and keep pushing the run rate," said Srikkanth.

I would consider Rishabh Pant at number 4 if I was part of Indian team management: Srikkanth

Players to watch out for in India vs West Indies World Cup clash

Twenty-seven years and a generation apart, Pakistan's World Cup bears striking similarities with their 1992 campaign -&nbsp;when they started slowly but ended up lifting the trophy in Melbourne.&nbsp;

An identical sequence of wins and losses and other eerie parallels have struck a chord with millions of fans who believe that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pakistan-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive-after-defeating-new-zealand-by-six-wickets-230695">Pakistan </a>could be set to come out on top once again.

In both World Cups, Pakistan started with a one-sided defeat to the West Indies, before recovering to win their second game -&nbsp;against Zimbabwe in 1992, and England this time around.

At both tournaments, their third game was rained off and they then went on to lose their next two games and win the following two.

Not only that, but the final win in both sequences was against New Zealand, who were unbeaten in both 1992 and 2019 until they ran into Pakistan.

"It was same, the same sequence of results, points and then we wanted Australia to beat the West Indies for us to qualify," said legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram, who played for Pakistan in 1992.

"Then also we beat New Zealand – who was unbeaten then too. A lot of similarities, I hope the end result is also similar now and we win the World Cup," said Wasim, now a TV commentator.

In another similarity, Wasim was the leading wicket-taker in 1992 with 18 and another Pakistan left-arm pacer, Mohammad Amir, is second on the bowler's chart with 16 so far.

"I am not sure if players are following all these (discussions) but this should motivate them," said Wasim.

But Pakistan skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-saw-my-wife-crying-after-watching-the-fat-shaming-video-sarfaraz-ahmed-230683">Sarfaraz Ahmed</a> played down any parallels with 1992.

"That's history but after we won against New Zealand someone told me that even in 1992 we chased down New Zealand's target with five balls to spare," said Sarfaraz, whose team reached their 238-run target in 49.1 overs on Wednesday.

Fans are now hoping that the similarities don't end there, and even that they continue beyond the World Cup.

"Imran Khan was Pakistan captain in 1992 World Cup and 26 years after that triumph he became country's prime minister, so Sarfaraz should also join politics and become premier in 2045," said one comment on social media.

Twenty-seven years and a generation apart, Pakistan's World Cup bears striking similarities with their 1992 campaign - when they started slowly but ended up lifting the trophy in Melbourne.

Twenty-seven years and a generation apart, Pakistan's World Cup bears striking similarities with their 1992 campaign - when they started slowly but ended up lifting the trophy in Melbourne. An identical sequence of wins and losses and other eerie parallels have struck a chord with millions of fans who believe that Pakistan could be set to come out on top once again. In both World Cups, Pakistan started with a one-sided defeat to the West Indies, before recovering to win their second game - against Zimbabwe in 1992, and England this time around. At both tournaments, their third game was rained off and they then went on to lose their next two games and win the following two. Not only that, but the final win in both sequences was against New Zealand, who were unbeaten in both 1992 and 2019 until they ran into Pakistan. "It was same, the same sequence of results, points and then we wanted Australia to beat the West Indies for us to qualify," said legendary fast bowler Wasim Akram, who played for Pakistan in 1992. "Then also we beat New Zealand – who was unbeaten then too. A lot of similarities, I hope the end result is also similar now and we win the World Cup," said Wasim, now a TV commentator. In another similarity, Wasim was the leading wicket-taker in 1992 with 18 and another Pakistan left-arm pacer, Mohammad Amir, is second on the bowler's chart with 16 so far. "I am not sure if players are following all these (discussions) but this should motivate them," said Wasim. But Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed played down any parallels with 1992. "That's history but after we won against New Zealand someone told me that even in 1992 we chased down New Zealand's target with five balls to spare," said Sarfaraz, whose team reached their 238-run target in 49.1 overs on Wednesday. Fans are now hoping that the similarities don't end there, and even that they continue beyond the World Cup. "Imran Khan was Pakistan captain in 1992 World Cup and 26 years after that triumph he became country's prime minister, so Sarfaraz should also join politics and become premier in 2045," said one comment on social media.

Pakistan on identical 1992 World Cup path after beating New Zealand

The June 16 clash between neighbours India and Pakistan attracted 229 million television viewers in India, accounting for over 60 per cent&nbsp;of the screen audience for the first three weeks of the World Cup in the cricket-crazy nation.

The first 27 matches in the 10-team quadrennial tournament, which is being played in England and Wales, attracted 381 million viewers, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) of India.

The Virat Kohli-led side had four matches -- including the washout against New Zealand -- slotted in during that period, drawing a combined total of 321 million viewers.

The rain-hit, stop-start World Cup match at Old Trafford, Manchester, between <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/photos/major-takeaways-from-indias-historic-world-cup-win-over-pakistan-in-manchester-227794&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEhtWZ5onjAhVFPI8KHfeeC2o4ChAWMAN6BAgPEAE&amp;usg=AOvVaw2oo5kqksH8Jnp6iHIjMKsV">the rivals</a> drew a massive global audience and organisers received nearly 800,000 applications for tickets at the 23,000-capacity stadium.

The broadcaster's live streaming platform Hotstar saw 100 million daily active users during the India-Pakistan match, making it the highest-ever single day reach for the platform.

India and Pakistan have not hosted a cricket series between their countries since 2013.&nbsp;However, the national teams have faced each other in tournaments such as the 2017 Champions Trophy and 2018 Asia Cup held in neutral venues.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-beat-pakistan-by-89-runs-at-world-cup-227784&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiEhtWZ5onjAhVFPI8KHfeeC2o4ChAWMAh6BAgCEAI&amp;usg=AOvVaw0z_q-UOfgT7z195HRRmFmn">India extended their unblemished</a> World Cup record against Pakistan to 7-0 after securing an 89-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the June 16 encounter.

The June 16 clash between neighbours India and Pakistan attracted 229 million television viewers in India, accounting for over 60 per cent of the screen audience for the first three weeks of the World Cup in the cricket-crazy nation.

The June 16 clash between neighbours India and Pakistan attracted 229 million television viewers in India, accounting for over 60 per cent of the screen audience for the first three weeks of the World Cup in the cricket-crazy nation. The first 27 matches in the 10-team quadrennial tournament, which is being played in England and Wales, attracted 381 million viewers, according to Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) of India. The Virat Kohli-led side had four matches -- including the washout against New Zealand -- slotted in during that period, drawing a combined total of 321 million viewers. The rain-hit, stop-start World Cup match at Old Trafford, Manchester, between the rivals drew a massive global audience and organisers received nearly 800,000 applications for tickets at the 23,000-capacity stadium. The broadcaster's live streaming platform Hotstar saw 100 million daily active users during the India-Pakistan match, making it the highest-ever single day reach for the platform. India and Pakistan have not hosted a cricket series between their countries since 2013. However, the national teams have faced each other in tournaments such as the 2017 Champions Trophy and 2018 Asia Cup held in neutral venues. India extended their unblemished World Cup record against Pakistan to 7-0 after securing an 89-run victory via the Duckworth-Lewis method in the June 16 encounter.

Pakistan World Cup clash draws 229 million TV viewers in India

Indian skipper Virat Kohli made his 53rd One-day International (ODI) fifty against West Indies in India's sixth match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup in Manchester's Old Trafford.&nbsp;

This was Kohli's fourth back-to-back half-century in the ongoing edition of World Cup.&nbsp;

The right-handed batsman has equalled the record of four consecutive fifty-plus scores in World Cups with India's former cricketers Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

Cricketer-turned-politician Sidhu achieved this feat in the 1987 World Cup, while Tendulkar did it twice - 1996 and 2003.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-rohit-sharmas-controversial-dismissal-divides-fans-and-spectators-230883">Rohit Sharma's 'controversial' dismissal raises question on third umpire's decision</a>

Virat Kohli hit 82 runs against Australia, 77 runs against Pakistan and made 67 runs against Afghanistan before hitting his fourth consecutive fifty, scoring 72 against West Indies.

Virat achieved another milestone earlier in the match as he <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-skipper-virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-cross-20000-international-runs-230874">reached the 20,000-run mark</a> in 417 innings and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-fan-complains-about-sanjay-manjrekars-biased-commentary-writes-to-icc-230799">Fan complains about Sanjay Manjrekar's 'biased' commentary, writes to ICC</a>

India won the toss against West Indies and chose to bat first. 
 
West Indies will look to register a much-needed win to keep their campaign alive at the World Cup 2019.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli made his 53rd One-day International (ODI) fifty against West Indies in India's sixth match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup in Manchester's Old Trafford.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli made his 53rd One-day International (ODI) fifty against West Indies in India's sixth match of the 2019 Cricket World Cup in Manchester's Old Trafford. This was Kohli's fourth back-to-back half-century in the ongoing edition of World Cup. The right-handed batsman has equalled the record of four consecutive fifty-plus scores in World Cups with India's former cricketers Navjot Singh Sidhu and Sachin Tendulkar. Cricketer-turned-politician Sidhu achieved this feat in the 1987 World Cup, while Tendulkar did it twice - 1996 and 2003. Also read: Rohit Sharma's 'controversial' dismissal raises question on third umpire's decision Virat Kohli hit 82 runs against Australia, 77 runs against Pakistan and made 67 runs against Afghanistan before hitting his fourth consecutive fifty, scoring 72 against West Indies. Virat achieved another milestone earlier in the match as he reached the 20,000-run mark in 417 innings and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings. Also read: Fan complains about Sanjay Manjrekar's 'biased' commentary, writes to ICC India won the toss against West Indies and chose to bat first. West Indies will look to register a much-needed win to keep their campaign alive at the World Cup 2019.

Virat Kohli equals Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sachin Tendulkar's World Cup record

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner admitted that his team could not read the pitch properly and missed the services of a second spinner against Pakistan in Wednesday's World Cup match.

Santner said the Kiwis thought the wicket would suit pace bowlers at Edgbaston.

"Obviously, there was a bit of turn out there, probably more than we thought there would be. Obviously at the toss, only going with one spinner, we thought it might be a bit better than that," Santner said.

In the absence of legspinner Ish Sodhi, New Zealand went with the part-time off-spin of skipper Kane Willaimson, who returned with figures of 1-39.

The Kiwis were visibly helpless and frustrated as they could not break the 126-run stand between Haris Sohail and<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-babar-azam-says-belief-is-key-for-pakistan-230779"> Babar Azam</a> until the penultimate over when it was too late as Pakistan needed just two runs off 10 balls.

Santner, however, credited <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-on-identical-1992-world-cup-path-after-beating-new-zealand-230750">Pakistan's </a>batting in the middle overs.

He also lauded the match-winning partnership between Haris and Babar.

"It's the spinner's role to take wickets on a surface like that but I think credit has to go to the way Pakistan batted throughout the middle. That partnership through the middle there was pretty special. There were a couple of chances there but it's about trying to build up pressure from both ends and stuff like that, but the way they were able to manipulate the field, and get their ones, when you're only chasing 230, is the way to go about it," Santner said.

On the third ball of the 49th over, Haris fell short of his ground as Martin Guptill ran him out.

However, on the first ball of the last over, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pakistan-keep-semi-final-hopes-alive-after-defeating-new-zealand-by-six-wickets-230695">Pakistan </a>skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed hit the winning boundary in a match that was must-win for the Men in Green.

"I think we fought pretty well to the end and I guess they only got it in the last over. It was obviously a tough surface and we just had to stick at it. If we could put a couple on it, a couple of wickets on throughout that chase it might have been a little bit different," he said.

Had New Zealand won the match they would have booked their spot in the semi-finals.

The Kiwis would aim to beat Australia on June 29 at Lord's to enter the knock-out stage.

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner admitted that his team could not read the pitch properly and missed the services of a second spinner against Pakistan in Wednesday's World Cup match.

New Zealand's Mitchell Santner admitted that his team could not read the pitch properly and missed the services of a second spinner against Pakistan in Wednesday's World Cup match. Santner said the Kiwis thought the wicket would suit pace bowlers at Edgbaston. "Obviously, there was a bit of turn out there, probably more than we thought there would be. Obviously at the toss, only going with one spinner, we thought it might be a bit better than that," Santner said. In the absence of legspinner Ish Sodhi, New Zealand went with the part-time off-spin of skipper Kane Willaimson, who returned with figures of 1-39. The Kiwis were visibly helpless and frustrated as they could not break the 126-run stand between Haris Sohail and Babar Azam until the penultimate over when it was too late as Pakistan needed just two runs off 10 balls. Santner, however, credited Pakistan's batting in the middle overs. He also lauded the match-winning partnership between Haris and Babar. "It's the spinner's role to take wickets on a surface like that but I think credit has to go to the way Pakistan batted throughout the middle. That partnership through the middle there was pretty special. There were a couple of chances there but it's about trying to build up pressure from both ends and stuff like that, but the way they were able to manipulate the field, and get their ones, when you're only chasing 230, is the way to go about it," Santner said. On the third ball of the 49th over, Haris fell short of his ground as Martin Guptill ran him out. However, on the first ball of the last over, Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed hit the winning boundary in a match that was must-win for the Men in Green. "I think we fought pretty well to the end and I guess they only got it in the last over. It was obviously a tough surface and we just had to stick at it. If we could put a couple on it, a couple of wickets on throughout that chase it might have been a little bit different," he said. Had New Zealand won the match they would have booked their spot in the semi-finals. The Kiwis would aim to beat Australia on June 29 at Lord's to enter the knock-out stage.

World Cup: Needed a second spinner, says Mitchell Santner after loss to Pakistan

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara.

Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat.&nbsp;

He took a single off Windies' skipper Jason Holder's delivery to reach the massive milestone.&nbsp;

Kohli reached the 20,000-run mark in 417 and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings.

The 30-year-old has played only 417 innings so far 224 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is.

<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-becomes-fastest-to-reach-11000-runs-mark-227716&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjR34n0xonjAhVDNI8KHewnCm4QFjAAegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0_8QvbooVnwL22jsUyWpIx">Virat Kohli</a> is the third highest run-getter for India, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid.

Overall, only 11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs.

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The run-machine Kohli is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability.&nbsp;

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat.

Indian captain Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to cross the 20,000 international runs leaving behind legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara. Before going into today's match against West Indies, Virat had scored 19,963 and was just 37 runs away from achieving this feat. He took a single off Windies' skipper Jason Holder's delivery to reach the massive milestone. Kohli reached the 20,000-run mark in 417 and broke the record of India's Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' Brian Lara, as the joint holders achieved this feat in 453 innings. The 30-year-old has played only 417 innings so far 224 in ODIs, 131 in Tests and 62 in T20Is. Virat Kohli is the third highest run-getter for India, behind Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. Overall, only 11 batsmen have amassed more than 20,000 international runs. Mt. 20k scaled! @imVkohli becomes the quickest batsman to make 20,000 international runs. He is the third Indian after @sachin_rt and Rahul Dravid to achieve this feat.😎👏🏾 #TeamIndia #CWC19 #KingKohli pic.twitter.com/s8mn9sgaap — BCCI (@BCCI) June 27, 2019 × The run-machine Kohli is considered a modern-day great by cricketing experts and the pace at which he keeps breaking records is a testament to his ability.

Indian skipper Virat Kohli becomes fastest to cross 20,000 international runs

India dethroned World Cup hosts England to be placed on top of the ICC Men's One-day International (ODI) rankings, with India on 123 points in comparison to England who are now on 122 points.

In the ongoing edition of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=cricket+world+cup">World Cup</a>, England have lost two back-to-back matches against Sri Lanka and Australia and are in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-australia-reach-semis-with-64-run-win-over-arch-rivals-england-230432">danger of not making to the semi-finals</a>.&nbsp;

As a result, England lost two rating points and India, who were just one point behind them on the points table and automatically became the new table toppers.&nbsp;

New Zealand are placed third in the table with 116 points and Australia are fourth with 112 points.

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India, the newly ranked number one team will take on England on June 30.

India dethroned World Cup hosts England to be placed on top of the ICC Men's One-day International (ODI) rankings, with India on 123 points in comparison to England who are now on 122 points.

India dethroned World Cup hosts England to be placed on top of the ICC Men's One-day International (ODI) rankings, with India on 123 points in comparison to England who are now on 122 points. In the ongoing edition of World Cup, England have lost two back-to-back matches against Sri Lanka and Australia and are in danger of not making to the semi-finals. As a result, England lost two rating points and India, who were just one point behind them on the points table and automatically became the new table toppers. New Zealand are placed third in the table with 116 points and Australia are fourth with 112 points. Here's what the @MRFWorldwide ICC ODI Rankings table looks like as we near an exciting finish to the #CWC19 group stage ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/oAnZeKT5sl — ICC (@ICC) June 27, 2019 × India, the newly ranked number one team will take on England on June 30.

India topple England, become top-ranked ODI team in ICC rankings

David Warner says he's living the dream playing for Australia at the World Cup and no amount of booing from England fans eager to remind him of his one-year ban for ball tampering is going to spoil his mood.

The left-handed batsman shared an opening stand of 123 with his captain Aaron Finch as the defending champions beat hosts and pre-tournament favourites England at Lord's on Tuesday to book a place in the semi-finals.

It was <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-century-means-a-lot-as-a-batsman-david-warner-226679&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0ae2oInjAhULa94KHXJmDkUQFjAAegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1gNLJ8k39J8oxapR3YvxKE">Warner's </a>seventh match for Australia after returning from the ban for his part in the Newlands scandal and his innings of 53 runs took his tournament tally to 500 at an average of 83.33.

There were <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-2019-english-crowds-stupid-to-boo-david-warner-says-manager-224097&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0ae2oInjAhULa94KHXJmDkUQFjAGegQIABAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw3khnEIvZC8-dVi_P8eivTh">boos for Warner</a> and his former captain Steve Smith when they took the field but the 32-year-old from the tough southeastern Sydney suburbs was not letting it bother him.

"At the end of the day. People have the right to come in here, they pay their dollars and if they want to boo us, they can. As I said before, I thrive on that stuff, I love it. I went out to the corner there... and copped it&nbsp;," Warner told reporters at Lord's.

"At the end of the day you have to smile -- they pay their money to come and watch us and we are grateful for them to come and sit down and watch us. I always just smile. I take my glasses off and look everyone in the eye and just smile,'' Warner said.

"That is what it's about, I am living the dream, I am out here at Lord's, playing cricket for my country," he added.

Warner said 12 months out of international cricket and returning to his Randwick-Petersham club had effected a change in his outlook on his sport.

"For me, it is about enjoying the game. When it is taken away from you, you realise what it is all about. Going back to grassroots was fantastic," he said.

"I really saw smiles on people's faces to be out there on a Saturday afternoon, all the volunteers that come down and put time and effort in, whether it is making the drinks, making the lunches,'' said <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-david-warner-hits-166-as-australia-rack-up-381-against-bangladesh-229016&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjf0ae2oInjAhULa94KHXJmDkUQFjAIegQIAhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0ajJzv8ta5EITyTV0s3WlU">Warner</a>.

"People's parents, my mum, my dad coming down, it is just great. You can't take that for granted. I am just grateful for the second opportunity to come back here and represent my country and do the country proud. You know I am just excited to be back here and playing World Cup cricket for Australia," added Warner.

Australia's next match is back at Lord's on Saturday against New Zealand, who they beat in the final to win the 2015 World Cup.

David Warner says he's living the dream playing for Australia at the World Cup and no amount of booing from England fans eager to remind him of his one-year ban for ball tampering is going to spoil his mood.

David Warner says he's living the dream playing for Australia at the World Cup and no amount of booing from England fans eager to remind him of his one-year ban for ball tampering is going to spoil his mood. The left-handed batsman shared an opening stand of 123 with his captain Aaron Finch as the defending champions beat hosts and pre-tournament favourites England at Lord's on Tuesday to book a place in the semi-finals. It was Warner's seventh match for Australia after returning from the ban for his part in the Newlands scandal and his innings of 53 runs took his tournament tally to 500 at an average of 83.33. There were boos for Warner and his former captain Steve Smith when they took the field but the 32-year-old from the tough southeastern Sydney suburbs was not letting it bother him. "At the end of the day. People have the right to come in here, they pay their dollars and if they want to boo us, they can. As I said before, I thrive on that stuff, I love it. I went out to the corner there... and copped it ," Warner told reporters at Lord's. "At the end of the day you have to smile -- they pay their money to come and watch us and we are grateful for them to come and sit down and watch us. I always just smile. I take my glasses off and look everyone in the eye and just smile,'' Warner said. "That is what it's about, I am living the dream, I am out here at Lord's, playing cricket for my country," he added. Warner said 12 months out of international cricket and returning to his Randwick-Petersham club had effected a change in his outlook on his sport. "For me, it is about enjoying the game. When it is taken away from you, you realise what it is all about. Going back to grassroots was fantastic," he said. "I really saw smiles on people's faces to be out there on a Saturday afternoon, all the volunteers that come down and put time and effort in, whether it is making the drinks, making the lunches,'' said Warner. "People's parents, my mum, my dad coming down, it is just great. You can't take that for granted. I am just grateful for the second opportunity to come back here and represent my country and do the country proud. You know I am just excited to be back here and playing World Cup cricket for Australia," added Warner. Australia's next match is back at Lord's on Saturday against New Zealand, who they beat in the final to win the 2015 World Cup.

World Cup: I thrive on crowd booing, I love it, says Australia's David Warner

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood questioned New Zealand's ability to win the biggest matches ahead of World Cup clash in Birmingham, while Mitchell Santner said New Zealand could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly.

Pakistan have a good record in matches between the two sides, winning six of their eight World Cup encounters, including semi-final victories in 1992 and in the 1999 edition, also in England. 
 
Kane Williamson's side are undefeated at the tournament in England and Wales, with five wins in six games, plus one no result.

In contrast, <a href="http://13.232.42.114/sports/world-cup-wanted-to-commit-suicide-mickey-arthur-after-pakistans-defeat-against-india-230449">Pakistan </a>must win the match at Edgbaston if they are to maintain a realistic chance of reaching the semi-finals after a poor start to the tournament.

Mahmood, a former all-rounder who played in three World Cups for Pakistan, said New Zealand had a good record early in tournaments but often wilted under pressure at the business end.

"New Zealand's history is such that they get there winning, winning and then when a crunch situation comes up, in the semi-final, or quarter-final, they don't do that well," Mahmood said on Tuesday.

"It can happen to any team. Everyone has to have a bad day. Hopefully New Zealand have it tomorrow," Mahmood said.

Mahmood praised in-form paceman Mohammad Amir, who has taken 15 wickets in five matches.

"His skills and ability have always been exceptional," added&nbsp;Mahmood.&nbsp; 
 
Mitchell Santner said <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-new-zealands-fiery-ferguson-eager-to-unsettle-west-indies-big-hitters-229435&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMtou-uobjAhUJKo8KHenPBhEQFjAFegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0H0Z-4JijpDn086p-g7lpu">New Zealand</a> could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly as they attempt to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals in Birmingham.

Unbeaten New Zealand have 11 points from five victories and a rained-off game while Pakistan must win to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the last four.

Santner praised Pakistan's varied bowling attack.

"Their bowling attack, on the whole, is very good. They've got some very good seam bowlers as well as spin bowlers. We're aware of their strengths, and I think Wahab (Riaz) back into their team is very good for them.(Mohammad) Amir is bowling very well as well," said Santner.

"When they're hot, they're really hot. We have to, obviously, find ways of trying to cool them down when they're like that," Santner added.&nbsp;

Santner said Pakistan, who have lost three matches at the World Cup so far, had the ability to raise their game despite their troubles.

"They took down England and took down South Africa the other day," he said.

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood questioned New Zealand's ability to win the biggest matches ahead of World Cup clash in Birmingham, while Mitchell Santner said New Zealand could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly.

Pakistan bowling coach Azhar Mahmood questioned New Zealand's ability to win the biggest matches ahead of World Cup clash in Birmingham, while Mitchell Santner said New Zealand could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly. Pakistan have a good record in matches between the two sides, winning six of their eight World Cup encounters, including semi-final victories in 1992 and in the 1999 edition, also in England. Kane Williamson's side are undefeated at the tournament in England and Wales, with five wins in six games, plus one no result. In contrast, Pakistan must win the match at Edgbaston if they are to maintain a realistic chance of reaching the semi-finals after a poor start to the tournament. Mahmood, a former all-rounder who played in three World Cups for Pakistan, said New Zealand had a good record early in tournaments but often wilted under pressure at the business end. "New Zealand's history is such that they get there winning, winning and then when a crunch situation comes up, in the semi-final, or quarter-final, they don't do that well," Mahmood said on Tuesday. "It can happen to any team. Everyone has to have a bad day. Hopefully New Zealand have it tomorrow," Mahmood said. Mahmood praised in-form paceman Mohammad Amir, who has taken 15 wickets in five matches. "His skills and ability have always been exceptional," added Mahmood. Mitchell Santner said New Zealand could not afford to take "dangerous" Pakistan lightly as they attempt to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals in Birmingham. Unbeaten New Zealand have 11 points from five victories and a rained-off game while Pakistan must win to keep alive their chances of qualifying for the last four. Santner praised Pakistan's varied bowling attack. "Their bowling attack, on the whole, is very good. They've got some very good seam bowlers as well as spin bowlers. We're aware of their strengths, and I think Wahab (Riaz) back into their team is very good for them.(Mohammad) Amir is bowling very well as well," said Santner. "When they're hot, they're really hot. We have to, obviously, find ways of trying to cool them down when they're like that," Santner added. Santner said Pakistan, who have lost three matches at the World Cup so far, had the ability to raise their game despite their troubles. "They took down England and took down South Africa the other day," he said.

World Cup: Pakistan face battle of survival against unbeaten New Zealand

The weather forecast for <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-new-zealands-fiery-ferguson-eager-to-unsettle-west-indies-big-hitters-229435&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiCr4Cqw4bjAhWJvI8KHf_6A9MQFjAGegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0hJxbvixGNnEt3PjYkS3Ew">New Zealand</a>&nbsp;vs&nbsp;Pakistan match at Edgbaston in Birmingham looks to please the players and fans as the full game of 50-overs a side is expected without any interruptions by rain.

Kane Williamson's side are undefeated at the World Cup, with five wins in six games, plus one no result and will be looking to seal a spot in the semi-finals with a win at Edgbaston.

In contrast, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-wanted-to-commit-suicide-mickey-arthur-after-pakistans-defeat-against-india-230449&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwib9NSaw4bjAhVPinAKHQIaBasQFjAGegQIBRAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1diEjgcS2yHFzvEXQD4GbF">Pakistan </a>must win this&nbsp;match at Edgbaston if they want to maintain a realistic chance of reaching the semi-finals after a poor start to the tournament.

There was rain in Birmingham on Tuesday but the skies are expected to be clear for the match today.&nbsp;

Weather forecasts show that there would be cloud cover in the morning but that they shall clear away around noon and that skies will continue to clear leading up to the match.

The chances of rain are negligible and a full 50-overs a side contest will take place between Pakistan and New Zealand.

The game is likely to be played without any stoppages due to bad weather.

The weather forecast for New Zealand vs Pakistan match at Edgbaston in Birmingham looks to please the players and fans as the full game of 50-overs a side is expected without any interruptions by rain.

The weather forecast for New Zealand vs Pakistan match at Edgbaston in Birmingham looks to please the players and fans as the full game of 50-overs a side is expected without any interruptions by rain. Kane Williamson's side are undefeated at the World Cup, with five wins in six games, plus one no result and will be looking to seal a spot in the semi-finals with a win at Edgbaston. In contrast, Pakistan must win this match at Edgbaston if they want to maintain a realistic chance of reaching the semi-finals after a poor start to the tournament. There was rain in Birmingham on Tuesday but the skies are expected to be clear for the match today. Weather forecasts show that there would be cloud cover in the morning but that they shall clear away around noon and that skies will continue to clear leading up to the match. The chances of rain are negligible and a full 50-overs a side contest will take place between Pakistan and New Zealand. The game is likely to be played without any stoppages due to bad weather.

World Cup: Birmingham weather forecast for New Zealand vs Pakistan clash

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-mohammed-shami-hat-trick-seals-narrow-india-win-over-afghanistan-229641&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5pC1m4fjAhUBinAKHWJwCfIQFjAEegQIAxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1AQi7s6R9azhNsuZGEYLCL">Mohammed Shami</a>, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday.

The Master Blaster picked 'Bhuvi', as pacer is commonly known, for his sheer ability to trouble swashbuckling West Indies batsman Chris Gayle.

"It's great news for India that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit. I have seen his body language which showed that he is really confident," Tendulkar said.

Kumar (29) had sustained an injury against Pakistan and missed the game against Afghanistan, which <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-28-india-vs-afghanistan-229477&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiC5pC1m4fjAhUBinAKHWJwCfIQFjABegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1G-es0aYAXKiJjOIBWfsM6">India won by 11 runs</a> on June 22.

Shami (29), who was drafted in the team in place of Kumar, took a hat-trick in the 50th over of Afghanistan's innings, becoming just the second Indian, after pacer Chetan Sharma, to achieve the feat in a World Cup match.

"For the upcoming match between India and West Indies, if I had to choose between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, I would definitely pick Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

"The only reason being, Bhuvneshwar Kumar can bowl to Chris Gayle at the outer angle and that is what makes Chris Gayle uncomfortable. I still remember how uncomfortable Chris Gayle was when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling at him in the last Test I played," added Tendulkar, who holds numerous records to his name.

The 46-year-old batting legend played his last of 200th Test, a world record, at Mumbai in 2013.

"I know it will be a little unfortunate for Mohammed Shami but I believe for this game, Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be picked," Tendulkar signed off.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/the-hard-fought-win-over-afghanistan-was-important-for-us-virat-kohli-229642">India</a>, unbeaten in the World Cup till now, will take on an ousted-yet-dangerous West Indies in the sixth league phase encounter of the showpiece event.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster Mohammed Shami, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday.

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar Wednesday picked pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar over fellow speedster Mohammed Shami, who took a sensational last over hat-trick against Afghanistan when an unbeaten India take on West Indies in their World Cup game at Manchester Thursday. The Master Blaster picked 'Bhuvi', as pacer is commonly known, for his sheer ability to trouble swashbuckling West Indies batsman Chris Gayle. "It's great news for India that Bhuvneshwar Kumar is fit. I have seen his body language which showed that he is really confident," Tendulkar said. Kumar (29) had sustained an injury against Pakistan and missed the game against Afghanistan, which India won by 11 runs on June 22. Shami (29), who was drafted in the team in place of Kumar, took a hat-trick in the 50th over of Afghanistan's innings, becoming just the second Indian, after pacer Chetan Sharma, to achieve the feat in a World Cup match. "For the upcoming match between India and West Indies, if I had to choose between Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Mohammed Shami, I would definitely pick Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "The only reason being, Bhuvneshwar Kumar can bowl to Chris Gayle at the outer angle and that is what makes Chris Gayle uncomfortable. I still remember how uncomfortable Chris Gayle was when Bhuvneshwar Kumar was bowling at him in the last Test I played," added Tendulkar, who holds numerous records to his name. The 46-year-old batting legend played his last of 200th Test, a world record, at Mumbai in 2013. "I know it will be a little unfortunate for Mohammed Shami but I believe for this game, Bhuvneshwar Kumar should be picked," Tendulkar signed off. India, unbeaten in the World Cup till now, will take on an ousted-yet-dangerous West Indies in the sixth league phase encounter of the showpiece event.

Tendulkar picks Bhuvneshwar Kumar over hat-trick man Mohammed Shami for West Indies clash

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has finally opened up about the incident, where a fan body-shamed him, saying that the situation hurt him more because it occurred in front of his son, Abdullah.

"This was playing on my mind, but I didn't pay much heed as I thought he won't do this as his family was also with him. I spoke to his family. One of his family members also apologized on his behalf. But when the video became viral my body language was demotivated. It was not because of me. It was because of my son Abdullah who was with me at that time. That's why it hurt me even more," Thenews.com.pk quoted Ahmed as saying.

Pakistan had faced a humiliating 89-run defeat against India in the ongoing World Cup and the defeat was followed by immense criticism for the whole team.

In the viral video, Ahmed was seen in a mall with his son when a fan <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-former-pakistan-pacer-shoaib-akhtar-calls-sarfaraz-ahmed-fat-and-unfit-223491&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwja64GYkofjAhVPfXAKHRKfBqcQFjABegQIDhAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0XIGfkvL8BkxSxRHKa9J_Q">body-shamed</a> him.

However, after the video went viral on social media, the fan apologised for it.

"I saw my video when I was there (at the mall) and saying something to Pakistani captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. After I had shot the video, he met me and was annoyed. I apologised to him and deleted the video. But I genuinely don't know how the video got uploaded and became viral. I apologise from my side to those who have been offended," the fan said.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has finally opened up about the incident, where a fan body-shamed him, saying that the situation hurt him more because it occurred in front of his son, Abdullah.

Pakistan skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed has finally opened up about the incident, where a fan body-shamed him, saying that the situation hurt him more because it occurred in front of his son, Abdullah. "This was playing on my mind, but I didn't pay much heed as I thought he won't do this as his family was also with him. I spoke to his family. One of his family members also apologized on his behalf. But when the video became viral my body language was demotivated. It was not because of me. It was because of my son Abdullah who was with me at that time. That's why it hurt me even more," Thenews.com.pk quoted Ahmed as saying. Pakistan had faced a humiliating 89-run defeat against India in the ongoing World Cup and the defeat was followed by immense criticism for the whole team. In the viral video, Ahmed was seen in a mall with his son when a fan body-shamed him. However, after the video went viral on social media, the fan apologised for it. "I saw my video when I was there (at the mall) and saying something to Pakistani captain Sarfaraz Ahmed. After I had shot the video, he met me and was annoyed. I apologised to him and deleted the video. But I genuinely don't know how the video got uploaded and became viral. I apologise from my side to those who have been offended," the fan said.

Body-shaming incident hurt me because it happened in front of my son Abdullah: Pak captain Sarfaraz

Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took three quick wickets to leave New Zealand in desperate trouble at 46-4 in the World Cup match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Mohammad Amir bowled Martin Guptill with the score on five before Shaheen had opener Colin Munro caught by Haris Sohail in the slips for 12.

Ross Taylor then edged a Shaheen delivery to wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed to depart for three and Tom Latham departed in similar fashion.

New Zealand, who won the toss and chose to bat, struggled passed fifty in the 16th over, with captain Kane Williamson and Jimmy Neesham unbeaten.

Shaheen's figures were an eye-catching 3-9 off his first six overs.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-new-zealand-win-the-toss-opt-to-bat-against-pakistan-230594">Overnight rain delayed the start</a> by an hour but the umpires decided the match would remain at 50 overs per side.

New Zealand, who are second on the 10-team table with 11 points, kept the same team for the fifth match in a row.

Pakistan, who are seventh in the table with five points, also kept faith with the team that beat South Africa at Lord's on Sunday.

If New Zealand win they will join title holders Australia in the semi-finals.

Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took three quick wickets to leave New Zealand in desperate trouble at 46-4 in the World Cup match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday.

Lanky paceman Shaheen Shah Afridi took three quick wickets to leave New Zealand in desperate trouble at 46-4 in the World Cup match against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Wednesday. Mohammad Amir bowled Martin Guptill with the score on five before Shaheen had opener Colin Munro caught by Haris Sohail in the slips for 12. Ross Taylor then edged a Shaheen delivery to wicketkeeper Sarfaraz Ahmed to depart for three and Tom Latham departed in similar fashion. New Zealand, who won the toss and chose to bat, struggled passed fifty in the 16th over, with captain Kane Williamson and Jimmy Neesham unbeaten. Shaheen's figures were an eye-catching 3-9 off his first six overs. Overnight rain delayed the start by an hour but the umpires decided the match would remain at 50 overs per side. New Zealand, who are second on the 10-team table with 11 points, kept the same team for the fifth match in a row. Pakistan, who are seventh in the table with five points, also kept faith with the team that beat South Africa at Lord's on Sunday. If New Zealand win they will join title holders Australia in the semi-finals.

World Cup: Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi tears through New Zealand top order

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston.

Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-beat-bangladesh-by-106-runs-225564">England </a>slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia.

The top-ranked side in the world almost certainly need to win at least one and possibly both of their remaining games, with unbeaten New Zealand also to come on July 3, to progress to the semi-finals.

"<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-england-get-eoin-morgan-boost-but-jason-roy-to-miss-at-least-two-games-228082&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwi-z8j8hYfjAhXJgI8KHTdUD6wQFjADegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw0nNuKG0m-9augIxQZU5djQ">Jason Roy</a> is making good progress from his hamstring injury. He is being assessed every day. Yesterday he batted in the nets and was also running shuttles on the outfield," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement.

"A decision on whether he'll be fit to resume against India will be made when we train on Friday and Saturday at Edgbaston," the statement read.

Roy has passed 50 in five of his past six one day internationals and recorded the second-highest score of the World Cup to date with his 153 against Bangladesh.

His replacement, James Vince, has scored 26, 14 and 0 in his three innings.

England also have fitness concerns over bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid.

Fast bowler Archer is suffering from tightness to his left side, while leg-spinner Rashid has a shoulder problem that will be assessed in the coming days.

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston. Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia.

England are hopeful that opener Jason Roy will return from a hamstring injury in time to play in Sunday's vital World Cup clash against India at Edgbaston. Roy has missed the hosts' past three matches after suffering a hamstring tear in the field against the West Indies and his presence has been badly missed as England slumped to defeat against Sri Lanka and Australia. The top-ranked side in the world almost certainly need to win at least one and possibly both of their remaining games, with unbeaten New Zealand also to come on July 3, to progress to the semi-finals. "Jason Roy is making good progress from his hamstring injury. He is being assessed every day. Yesterday he batted in the nets and was also running shuttles on the outfield," the England and Wales Cricket Board said in a statement. "A decision on whether he'll be fit to resume against India will be made when we train on Friday and Saturday at Edgbaston," the statement read. Roy has passed 50 in five of his past six one day internationals and recorded the second-highest score of the World Cup to date with his 153 against Bangladesh. His replacement, James Vince, has scored 26, 14 and 0 in his three innings. England also have fitness concerns over bowlers Jofra Archer and Adil Rashid. Fast bowler Archer is suffering from tightness to his left side, while leg-spinner Rashid has a shoulder problem that will be assessed in the coming days.

World Cup: England's Jason Roy 'making good progress' ahead of match against India

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September.

The 39-year-old had last month stated that he would call it quits after the ongoing <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/west-indies-all-rounder-andre-russell-ruled-out-of-world-cup-with-injury-230072&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiMtMyni4fjAhUFVysKHSm0Bs04ChAWMAN6BAgOEAI&amp;usg=AOvVaw3y6bXIT8mqreOnVoQ03QKS">World Cup</a> but speaking to the media on the eve of the game against India here, the left-hander said he has had a change of mind.

"It's still not the end. I still have a few games to go. Maybe another series to go, as well. Who knows, we will see what happens. My plans after World Cup? I may play a Test match against India and then I will definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," Gayle said.&nbsp;

West Indies media manager Philip Spooner later confirmed that the assignment against India will be Gayle's last in national colours.&nbsp;

"Yes, <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-chris-gayles-wild-wicket-celebration-that-caused-injury-scare-229998&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjU2pXuiofjAhVWfH0KHVe8DqYQFjACegQIDxAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw30vgUhjZgwI3Wvrc7Qo0HE">Chris </a>will play his last series against India," Spooner told PTI.

India's tour of West Indies comprises three T20 Internationals, three ODIs followed by a couple of Test matches.

The T20Is will open the tour from August 3, the ODIs are lined up from August 8 and the Tests will take place from August 22 to September 3.

Gayle has appeared in 103 Tests, accumulating 7215 runs at an average of 42.19.

In 294 ODI appearances, Gayle put together 10345 runs, while in 58 T20 Internationals, he has 1627 runs.&nbsp;

The man who calls himself the 'Universe Boss' is a fan favourite for his flamboyant stroke-play and is considered a game-changing batsman.

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September. The 39-year-old had last month stated that he would call it quits after the ongoing World Cup but speaking to the media on the eve of the game against India here, the left-hander said he has had a change of mind.

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle will retire from international cricket after the home ODI and Test series against India scheduled in August-September. The 39-year-old had last month stated that he would call it quits after the ongoing World Cup but speaking to the media on the eve of the game against India here, the left-hander said he has had a change of mind. "It's still not the end. I still have a few games to go. Maybe another series to go, as well. Who knows, we will see what happens. My plans after World Cup? I may play a Test match against India and then I will definitely play the ODIs against India. I won't play the T20s. That's my plan after the World Cup," Gayle said. West Indies media manager Philip Spooner later confirmed that the assignment against India will be Gayle's last in national colours. "Yes, Chris will play his last series against India," Spooner told PTI. India's tour of West Indies comprises three T20 Internationals, three ODIs followed by a couple of Test matches. The T20Is will open the tour from August 3, the ODIs are lined up from August 8 and the Tests will take place from August 22 to September 3. Gayle has appeared in 103 Tests, accumulating 7215 runs at an average of 42.19. In 294 ODI appearances, Gayle put together 10345 runs, while in 58 T20 Internationals, he has 1627 runs. The man who calls himself the 'Universe Boss' is a fan favourite for his flamboyant stroke-play and is considered a game-changing batsman.

Chris Gayle plans retirement after home series against India in August

New Zealand have won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first against Pakistan at Edgbaston.

New Zealand are unbeaten and placed second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result.

Earlier, the toss was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-start-delayed-in-new-zealand-vs-pakistan-match-230588">delayed due to a wet outfield</a> but no overs will be deducted from the 50-over-a-side match.

New Zealand (Playing XI):&nbsp; 
Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult 
 
Pakistan (Playing XI):&nbsp; 
Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi

The game is set to begin at 12:00pm (1100 GMT).

New Zealand have won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first against Pakistan at Edgbaston. New Zealand are unbeaten and placed second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result.

New Zealand have won the toss and skipper Kane Williamson opted to bat first against Pakistan at Edgbaston. New Zealand are unbeaten and placed second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result. Earlier, the toss was delayed due to a wet outfield but no overs will be deducted from the 50-over-a-side match. New Zealand (Playing XI): Martin Guptill, Colin Munro, Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Tom Latham(w), James Neesham, Colin de Grandhomme, Mitchell Santner, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult Pakistan (Playing XI): Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Mohammad Hafeez, Haris Sohail, Sarfaraz Ahmed(w/c), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir, Shaheen Afridi The game is set to begin at 12:00pm (1100 GMT).

World Cup: New Zealand win toss, opt to bat against Pakistan

The crucial&nbsp;World Cup encounter&nbsp;between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-pakistan-face-battle-of-survival-against-unbeaten-new-zealand-230494">Pakistan and New Zealand </a>at Edgbaston on Wednesday has been delayed due to wet outfield with the toss still not taken place.

The scheduled 10:00am (0900 GMT) toss was put back after an early inspection by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Bruce Oxenford of Australia.

Overnight rain had left the outfield wet and there will be another inspection at 10:30 am before taking a final decision on when to start the match.

Unbeaten New Zealand are second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result.

The toss is now scheduled for 11:30am (1030 GMT) with the game set to begin at 12:00pm (1100 GMT) with no overs lost.

The crucial World Cup encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand at Edgbaston on Wednesday has been delayed due to wet outfield with the toss still not taken place.

The crucial World Cup encounter between Pakistan and New Zealand at Edgbaston on Wednesday has been delayed due to wet outfield with the toss still not taken place. The scheduled 10:00am (0900 GMT) toss was put back after an early inspection by on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Bruce Oxenford of Australia. Overnight rain had left the outfield wet and there will be another inspection at 10:30 am before taking a final decision on when to start the match. Unbeaten New Zealand are second on the 10-team table with 11 points, winning five matches and one no result while Pakistan are seventh with just two wins, three defeats and a no result. The toss is now scheduled for 11:30am (1030 GMT) with the game set to begin at 12:00pm (1100 GMT) with no overs lost.

World Cup: Wet outfield delays New Zealand vs Pakistan match

England fans obviously did not learn when they taunted former Australia legspinner Shane Warne for eating all the pies, with a jibe at fast bowler Mitchell Starc helping fire him up to destroy England at the Cricket World Cup.

Starc took 4-43 as Australia cruised to a 64-run victory against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-not-hugely-disappointing-fate-is-in-our-own-hands-says-eoin-morgan-after-losing-to-australia-230445">England </a>at Lord's on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals and leave the hosts' chances of making the last four precarious.

The 29-year-old's wife Alyssa Healy sparked a flurry of interest in Starc's performance after she applauded an England fan for inspiring the tall quick before the match.

"High fives to the English bloke who fired up Mitch with some banter at breaky...onya legend," Healy, the Australian women's team wicketkeeper, wrote on her Twitter feed.

Starc was surprised to be questioned about the breakfast banter after he and fellow seamer Jason Behrendorff took nine wickets between them but he obligingly served up a few details.

"Someone was having a go at my strapping tape and me eating too much and how it was going to affect my bowling," Starc told reporters of a breakfast that included three poached eggs.

"I was just hungry," Starc said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-australia-reach-semis-with-64-run-win-over-arch-rivals-england-230432">Starc </a>told Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper that he accepted it was all "good fun".

"I was still half-asleep I think. I still had two hours before we were starting warm-ups," he added.

England's Barmy Army fans routinely taunted Warne about his weight and broke into chants of "Who ate all the pies?" during matches against Australia.

It had little effect as&nbsp;Warne took 195 of his 708 test wickets against England, and recorded his best bowling in an innings of 8-71 in an Ashes test in Brisbane in 1994.

England fans obviously did not learn when they taunted former Australia legspinner Shane Warne for eating all the pies, with a jibe at fast bowler Mitchell Starc helping fire him up to destroy England at the Cricket World Cup.

England fans obviously did not learn when they taunted former Australia legspinner Shane Warne for eating all the pies, with a jibe at fast bowler Mitchell Starc helping fire him up to destroy England at the Cricket World Cup. Starc took 4-43 as Australia cruised to a 64-run victory against England at Lord's on Tuesday to qualify for the semi-finals and leave the hosts' chances of making the last four precarious. The 29-year-old's wife Alyssa Healy sparked a flurry of interest in Starc's performance after she applauded an England fan for inspiring the tall quick before the match. "High fives to the English bloke who fired up Mitch with some banter at breaky...onya legend," Healy, the Australian women's team wicketkeeper, wrote on her Twitter feed. Starc was surprised to be questioned about the breakfast banter after he and fellow seamer Jason Behrendorff took nine wickets between them but he obligingly served up a few details. "Someone was having a go at my strapping tape and me eating too much and how it was going to affect my bowling," Starc told reporters of a breakfast that included three poached eggs. "I was just hungry," Starc said. Starc told Sydney's Daily Telegraph newspaper that he accepted it was all "good fun". "I was still half-asleep I think. I still had two hours before we were starting warm-ups," he added. England's Barmy Army fans routinely taunted Warne about his weight and broke into chants of "Who ate all the pies?" during matches against Australia. It had little effect as Warne took 195 of his 708 test wickets against England, and recorded his best bowling in an innings of 8-71 in an Ashes test in Brisbane in 1994.

World Cup: Breakfast banter inspires Mitchell Starc to demolish England

England's "one-dimensional" batsmen are flat-track bullies who do not have an alternative plan if they are required to graft an innings in bowler-friendly surfaces, former batsman Geoffrey Boycott has said.

The World Cup hosts have had mixed fortunes at the tournament so far, posting two 380-plus totals but flattering to deceive on pitches that do not favour their aggressive approach to batting.

Last week <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/its-not-hugely-disappointing-fate-is-in-our-own-hands-says-eoin-morgan-after-losing-to-australia-230445">England </a>lost by 20 runs to Sri Lanka at Headingley where their batsmen struggled to negotiate fast bowler Lasith Malinga (4-43) and spinner Dhananjaya de Silva (3-32).

It was England's second loss after their 14-run defeat against Pakistan at Nottingham.

"England are a one-dimensional batting unit and don't seem to have a plan B or C. If they do have alternative plans, they do not execute them very well," Boycott wrote in a column for The Telegraph.

"Twenty times out of 21, pitches in one-day cricket are conducive to big scores and England look invincible on those surfaces. But when they get a pitch that is not absolutely perfect, when the ball just sticks a little in the surface and does not quite come on to the bat, they cannot handle it. Most of them are not capable of adapting or changing their way of batting," Boycott said.

Boycott, who scored over 8,000 runs in tests, reserved special praise for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-australia-reach-semis-with-64-run-win-over-arch-rivals-england-230432">England </a>batsman Joe Root who he said was capable of playing well in all formats of the game.

But the 78-year-old was scathing in his criticism of opening batsman James Vince.

"Joe Root is the exception because his run-scoring in all cricket is based on an excellent technique," Boycott added.

"I am sorry for all those people who think James Vince is an international batsman. Vince plays pretty little cameos but keeps getting himself out. He flatters and then deceives us without ever delivering a big score. When is he going to learn? It appears never," said&nbsp;Boycott.

England's "one-dimensional" batsmen are flat-track bullies who do not have an alternative plan if they are required to graft an innings in bowler-friendly surfaces, former batsman Geoffrey Boycott has said.

England's "one-dimensional" batsmen are flat-track bullies who do not have an alternative plan if they are required to graft an innings in bowler-friendly surfaces, former batsman Geoffrey Boycott has said. The World Cup hosts have had mixed fortunes at the tournament so far, posting two 380-plus totals but flattering to deceive on pitches that do not favour their aggressive approach to batting. Last week England lost by 20 runs to Sri Lanka at Headingley where their batsmen struggled to negotiate fast bowler Lasith Malinga (4-43) and spinner Dhananjaya de Silva (3-32). It was England's second loss after their 14-run defeat against Pakistan at Nottingham. "England are a one-dimensional batting unit and don't seem to have a plan B or C. If they do have alternative plans, they do not execute them very well," Boycott wrote in a column for The Telegraph. "Twenty times out of 21, pitches in one-day cricket are conducive to big scores and England look invincible on those surfaces. But when they get a pitch that is not absolutely perfect, when the ball just sticks a little in the surface and does not quite come on to the bat, they cannot handle it. Most of them are not capable of adapting or changing their way of batting," Boycott said. Boycott, who scored over 8,000 runs in tests, reserved special praise for England batsman Joe Root who he said was capable of playing well in all formats of the game. But the 78-year-old was scathing in his criticism of opening batsman James Vince. "Joe Root is the exception because his run-scoring in all cricket is based on an excellent technique," Boycott added. "I am sorry for all those people who think James Vince is an international batsman. Vince plays pretty little cameos but keeps getting himself out. He flatters and then deceives us without ever delivering a big score. When is he going to learn? It appears never," said Boycott.

World Cup: England's batsmen one-dimensional, not versatile, says Geoffrey Boycott

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is looking to give the West Indies a taste of their own medicine and take his side to the brink of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals in their clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.

West Indies have a barrage of quick bowlers, but <a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-new-zealand-add-to-south-africas-stuttering-campaign-agony-228905&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjDjNK6uvziAhWFiHAKHcgrAzoQFjADegQIEBAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw1LM8T3BQDAvLBq-robpFrD">New Zealand's</a> seam attack is regarded by many as the best at the tournament.

Ferguson's bullet arm has bagged him 11 wickets in four games at an average under 15, and with a miserly economy-rate to boot.

Against an in-form West Indies top-order that includes Chris Gayle, Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran, Ferguson's extra pace on what is expected to be a good batting wicket in Manchester could be key.

"It's no secret that the West Indies have a powerful (batting) lineup all the way through," Ferguson told reporters.

"And as a bowling unit we need to learn, if they get on a roll, to shut down areas and build up pressure again and hopefully take wickets,"&nbsp;Ferguson said.

The two World Cup matches at Old Trafford so far saw India set Pakistan a victory target of 337, and England post 397 against Afghanistan, suggesting a wicket that provides little reward for bowlers.

"I'm not a traditional big swinger of the ball. So pace is sort of where I generated a bit of hesitation and try to put the batters under a bit of pressure," he said.

"They've got some exciting hitters. But of course, we've got to scout the ground as well. It's a big ground and it's a good wicket which often loads of runs are scored," said&nbsp;Ferguson.

Ferguson knows that the West Indies have some deadly quicks of their own and whoever's pace attack comes out on top in Manchester could decide the contest.

"It's nice to see some quick, aggressive bowling," he said. "The<a href="https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&amp;cx=006054055338965708568:09spwrlibei&amp;q=https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-englands-jofra-archer-reminds-west-indies-of-what-they-let-slip-away-227252&amp;sa=U&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjslsjwuvziAhURSo8KHa9BDbUQFjAFegQIARAC&amp;usg=AOvVaw16a4tBMsMfvivngD3J3yET"> West Indies</a> have been taking that approach the whole World Cup. And they've had a lot of success bowling in that sort of aggressive fashion. It's exciting to watch," added&nbsp;Ferguson.

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is looking to give the West Indies a taste of their own medicine and take his side to the brink of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals in their clash at Old Trafford on Saturday.

New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson is looking to give the West Indies a taste of their own medicine and take his side to the brink of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals in their clash at Old Trafford on Saturday. West Indies have a barrage of quick bowlers, but New Zealand's seam attack is regarded by many as the best at the tournament. Ferguson's bullet arm has bagged him 11 wickets in four games at an average under 15, and with a miserly economy-rate to boot. Against an in-form West Indies top-order that includes Chris Gayle, Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran, Ferguson's extra pace on what is expected to be a good batting wicket in Manchester could be key. "It's no secret that the West Indies have a powerful (batting) lineup all the way through," Ferguson told reporters. "And as a bowling unit we need to learn, if they get on a roll, to shut down areas and build up pressure again and hopefully take wickets," Ferguson said. The two World Cup matches at Old Trafford so far saw India set Pakistan a victory target of 337, and England post 397 against Afghanistan, suggesting a wicket that provides little reward for bowlers. "I'm not a traditional big swinger of the ball. So pace is sort of where I generated a bit of hesitation and try to put the batters under a bit of pressure," he said. "They've got some exciting hitters. But of course, we've got to scout the ground as well. It's a big ground and it's a good wicket which often loads of runs are scored," said Ferguson. Ferguson knows that the West Indies have some deadly quicks of their own and whoever's pace attack comes out on top in Manchester could decide the contest. "It's nice to see some quick, aggressive bowling," he said. "The West Indies have been taking that approach the whole World Cup. And they've had a lot of success bowling in that sort of aggressive fashion. It's exciting to watch," added Ferguson.

World Cup: New Zealand's Fiery Ferguson eager to unsettle West Indies’ big hitters

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-improves-you-as-a-human-being-says-indian-skipper-virat-kohli-229282">India </a>are not underestimating the threat Rashid Khan poses even after he was mauled by England in his previous outing, all-rounder Vijay Shankar said ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Afghanistan.

Rashid returned 9-0-110-0, the worst bowling figures in World Cup history, against England after home captain Eoin Morgan clobbered him for seven sixes at Old Trafford.

"Every day is different, and every wicket is different. You cannot take things for granted," all-rounder Shankar told reporters at the Hampshire Bowl.

"Tomorrow might be a completely different scenario where we'll have to target him, or we might have to play off. So it is just about adapting ourselves to different situations as quickly as we can," Shankar said.

Most of the Indian batsmen are comfortable against the turning ball and will hope to dominate the spin-heavy Afghan attack led by leg-spinner Rashid.

Shankar, who shares the Hyderabad dressing room with Rashid in the Indian Premier League, said he had tried to read the wily 20-year-old spinner at nets.

"He's definitely one of the best bowlers right now in limited overs, and he has done well," Shankar said about the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-cup-afghanistan-will-try-to-learn-from-mistakes-says-rashid-khan-229274">poster boy of Afghan cricket</a>, who tops the list of T20 bowlers and is ranked third in the ODI list.

"Having played with him for a couple of years, it's very important for me to pick things from him like whenever I bat against him in the nets, I try and pick his variations. He's a good bowler. Anyone can go for runs any day. It is about how we come back strong. So for me, it is about how I play against him tomorrow. That will be the key," Shankar said.

Shankar was picked to bat at number four but Hardik Pandya's better ball-striking ability earned him a promotion against Pakistan.

Shankar denied feeling under pressure to match Pandya's power-hitting.

"The pressure will always be to deliver whatever the situation demands. So it's not about how powerful," he said.

"I've also played down the order. I've also got runs playing at number six or seven. It's not about taking that extra pressure. It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team," Shankar said.

Shankar made a memorable World Cup debut against Pakistan, claiming the first of his two wickets with his maiden delivery and scoring 15 not out.

The best is yet to come, said the Tamil Nadu player.

"The last game gave me some confidence, and especially playing against Pakistan, making my debut against them," he said.

"I always look to get better in all three aspects of the game as I know I can keep getting better. I know I can bowl a lot better than what I am bowling even now, so I'm just working on my bowling," added Shankar.

India are not underestimating the threat Rashid Khan poses even after he was mauled by England in his previous outing, all-rounder Vijay Shankar said ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Afghanistan.

India are not underestimating the threat Rashid Khan poses even after he was mauled by England in his previous outing, all-rounder Vijay Shankar said ahead of Saturday's World Cup match against Afghanistan. Rashid returned 9-0-110-0, the worst bowling figures in World Cup history, against England after home captain Eoin Morgan clobbered him for seven sixes at Old Trafford. "Every day is different, and every wicket is different. You cannot take things for granted," all-rounder Shankar told reporters at the Hampshire Bowl. "Tomorrow might be a completely different scenario where we'll have to target him, or we might have to play off. So it is just about adapting ourselves to different situations as quickly as we can," Shankar said. Most of the Indian batsmen are comfortable against the turning ball and will hope to dominate the spin-heavy Afghan attack led by leg-spinner Rashid. Shankar, who shares the Hyderabad dressing room with Rashid in the Indian Premier League, said he had tried to read the wily 20-year-old spinner at nets. "He's definitely one of the best bowlers right now in limited overs, and he has done well," Shankar said about the poster boy of Afghan cricket, who tops the list of T20 bowlers and is ranked third in the ODI list. "Having played with him for a couple of years, it's very important for me to pick things from him like whenever I bat against him in the nets, I try and pick his variations. He's a good bowler. Anyone can go for runs any day. It is about how we come back strong. So for me, it is about how I play against him tomorrow. That will be the key," Shankar said. Shankar was picked to bat at number four but Hardik Pandya's better ball-striking ability earned him a promotion against Pakistan. Shankar denied feeling under pressure to match Pandya's power-hitting. "The pressure will always be to deliver whatever the situation demands. So it's not about how powerful," he said. "I've also played down the order. I've also got runs playing at number six or seven. It's not about taking that extra pressure. It's about taking extra responsibility and delivering it at the right time for the team," Shankar said. Shankar made a memorable World Cup debut against Pakistan, claiming the first of his two wickets with his maiden delivery and scoring 15 not out. The best is yet to come, said the Tamil Nadu player. "The last game gave me some confidence, and especially playing against Pakistan, making my debut against them," he said. "I always look to get better in all three aspects of the game as I know I can keep getting better. I know I can bowl a lot better than what I am bowling even now, so I'm just working on my bowling," added Shankar.

World Cup: India won't lower guard against mauled Rashid Khan, says Vijay Shankar

England forgot the basics of a run chase, captain Eoin Morgan said after his team's shock defeat by Sri Lanka in a low-scoring World Cup thriller on Friday.

Three days after posting the tournament's highest score of 397-6 against Afghanistan, Morgan's men imploded chasing 233 for victory against another Asian side in a major upset that breathed fresh life into the tournament.

Old warhorse <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lasith-malinga-stars-as-sri-lanka-beat-england-by-20-runs-in-world-cup-229358">Lasith Malinga</a> led Sri Lanka's bowling effort with 4-43 to upstage England despite Ben Stokes' unbeaten 82.

"You look at the basics of a run chase. You know, partnerships are very important," Morgan said after his team's second loss in the tournament which complicates their passage to the semi-finals.

"We struggled to get enough partnerships going, or one substantial one. There were a couple of individual innings. But that is not good enough to win a game," Morgan said.

England face tough tests in their next three matches when they take on holders Australia next week before facing India and New Zealand, the only two unbeaten sides in the tournament.

England have not beaten any of them in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-cricket-world-cup-2019-match-27-england-vs-sri-lanka-229184">World Cup</a> since 1992 but Morgan had faith in his team's ability to bounce back.

"When we get beaten we tend to come back quite strong, we tend to resort to aggressive, smart and positive cricket so let’s hope that’s the case on Tuesday," he said referring to the match against Australia at Lord's. The message is quite simple, we need to do the basics along with the way that we play as well,'' the England skipper said.

"There is no reason why it shouldn’t be, we are going to play competitive games and are not going to win every game in this World Cup. We need to go back to the process that has taken us to being a strong side in the world," Morgan added.

This was England's second match without opener Jason Roy who is nursing a hamstring injury.

Replacement James Vince followed his 26 against Afghanistan with 14 but Morgan would not say the injury setback has disrupted their plans.

"I don't think it has at all," said the left-hander, who smashed a career-best 148 against Afghanistan in the previous match. If you look at the games that we have played, obviously we would love him in the side and he is a huge strength at the top of the order, but that's not why we lost the game today, or why we might have struggled on this wicket," Morgan said.

England forgot the basics of a run chase, captain Eoin Morgan said after his team's shock defeat by Sri Lanka in a low-scoring World Cup thriller on Friday. Three days after posting the tournament's highest score of 397-6 against Afghanistan, Morgan's men imploded chasing 233 for victory against another Asian side in a major upset that breathed fresh life into the tournament.

England forgot the basics of a run chase, captain Eoin Morgan said after his team's shock defeat by Sri Lanka in a low-scoring World Cup thriller on Friday. Three days after posting the tournament's highest score of 397-6 against Afghanistan, Morgan's men imploded chasing 233 for victory against another Asian side in a major upset that breathed fresh life into the tournament. Old warhorse Lasith Malinga led Sri Lanka's bowling effort with 4-43 to upstage England despite Ben Stokes' unbeaten 82. "You look at the basics of a run chase. You know, partnerships are very important," Morgan said after his team's second loss in the tournament which complicates their passage to the semi-finals. "We struggled to get enough partnerships going, or one substantial one. There were a couple of individual innings. But that is not good enough to win a game," Morgan said. England face tough tests in their next three matches when they take on holders Australia next week before facing India and New Zealand, the only two unbeaten sides in the tournament. England have not beaten any of them in the World Cup since 1992 but Morgan had faith in his team's ability to bounce back. "When we get beaten we tend to come back quite strong, we tend to resort to aggressive, smart and positive cricket so let’s hope that’s the case on Tuesday," he said referring to the match against Australia at Lord's. The message is quite simple, we need to do the basics along with the way that we play as well,'' the England skipper said. "There is no reason why it shouldn’t be, we are going to play competitive games and are not going to win every game in this World Cup. We need to go back to the process that has taken us to being a strong side in the world," Morgan added. This was England's second match without opener Jason Roy who is nursing a hamstring injury. Replacement James Vince followed his 26 against Afghanistan with 14 but Morgan would not say the injury setback has disrupted their plans. "I don't think it has at all," said the left-hander, who smashed a career-best 148 against Afghanistan in the previous match. If you look at the games that we have played, obviously we would love him in the side and he is a huge strength at the top of the order, but that's not why we lost the game today, or why we might have struggled on this wicket," Morgan said.

World Cup: England forgot how to chase, says Eoin Morgan after loss to Sri Lanka