New Zeland defeated India in the warm-up match for the Cricket World Cup 2019 on Saturday at the Oval by six wickets. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor struck half-centuries each as the team chased down the target in 37.

World Cup Warm-Up: New Zealand defeat India by 6 wickets

Australian batsmen David Warner and Steve Smith were booed and heckled by the crowd in their warm-up game against England on Saturday ahead of the World Cup beginning next week.

David Warner, Steve Smith booed by crowd in warm-up match against England

KL Rahul knows exactly what it would mean to win this year's World Cup in England, having seen for himself what a 2011 triumph on home soil meant to his fellow Indians.

KL Rahul inspired by memories of 2011 World Cup glory

The Cricket World Cup has produced many thrilling contests in its 44-year history. Here are the five most memorable moments: 1975: Gilmour's great day Tournament hosts England were well aware of the threat posed by fearsome fast bowlers Dennis Lillee and Jeff Thomson ahead of a World Cup semi-final against old rivals Australia.

Five memorable moments of Cricket World Cup

India captain Virat Kohli said on Thursday it was a "big compliment" to be a target wicket for England newcomer Jofra Archer at the upcoming World Cup. Barbados-born fast bowler Archer, who has impressed in the Indian Premier League, was included in England's 15-man squad for the tournament despite having played just three one-day internationals.

Virat Kohli honoured to be World Cup target for 'X-factor' Jofra Archer

The bowling side of Glenn Maxwell's status as an all-rounder is often forgotten amid the fireworks of his power hitting but the mercurial Australian hopes his offspin can tie a few batsmen in knots at the World Cup.

Glenn Maxwell hopes for bowling show at Cricket World Cup 2019

Bangladesh head coach, Steve Rodes on Tuesday said that the team`s recent success in the Tri-nation series proves that the team is stronger within the squad and there`s more to the side than just their big five players.

'Bangladesh is stronger within the squad': Coach Steve Rhodes

Ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019, England are boosted by a 4-0 series win against Pakistan in the five-match One-Day International series, the first match was washed out.

Watch: England's Adil Rashid pulls off MS Dhoni-like run out against Pakistan

Australia's cricketers in front of Ricky Ponting are "like eight-year-old girls around Justin Bieber", feels the team's World Cup skipper Aaron Finch about the batting great, whose mere presence gives them a fillip.

In Ponting's presence, Australian players are like 8-year-old girls around Justin Bieber: Aaron Finch

Experienced left-arm pace duo of Mohammad Amir and Wahab Riaz were included in Pakistan's final 15-member World Cup squad following their 0-4 loss to England in the ODI series.

Mohammad Amir, Wahab Riaz named in Pakistan's World Cup squad

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis on Sunday said that the team wanted to do play like a superhero in the previous editions of the World Cup, adding that his team leaves no stone unturned in giving their best during such tournaments.

Don't want team to have a fear of failure, says Faf du Plessis ahead of World Cup

Australian cricket head coach Justin Langer looked impressed with the performance of Steve Smith ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2019, which is scheduled to kick off from May 30.

'It was like watching Sachin bat': Justin Langer compares Steve Smith to Sachin Tendulkar

England defeated Pakistan in the fourth one-day international by three wickets on Friday at Trent Bridge. Now, England go in the last match of the series with an unassailable 3-0 lead.

'Emotional hundred': Jason Roy reveals baby daughter was hospitalised when he scored century

Cricket, a game of bat-and-ball played between two teams of eleven players on a field with plenty of guidelines and rules, requires sheer hard work. In spite of that, luck plays an important role.

Pakistan's World Cup jinx against India & England, South Africa's horror history

The winners of the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2019, which is hosted by England and Wales, will earn a cash award of $4 million. This is the highest prize money on offer in the history of the tournament.

Winner of Cricket World Cup 2019 to earn highest prize money in history of tournament

In a first, all the 10 participating teams of the upcoming ODI World Cup will have a dedicated anti-corruption officer attached with it to deliver a corruption-free tournament, according to a report.

Every team to have dedicated anti-corruption officer during World Cup?

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday once again rued that young wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant would be sorely missed during the ODI World Cup, commencing on May 30 in the UK.

Rishabh Pant will be missed in Indian World Cup squad, says Sourav Ganguly

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada is likely to be fit for the upcoming Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to kick off from May 30 in England and Wales. Rabada, who played for Delhi team in Indian Premier League 2019, suffered a back injury and was called back by Cricket South Africa (CSA).

South African pacer Kagiso Rabada likely to be fit ahead of World Cup

Jos Buttler refused to put a limit on his rapid run-scoring as hosts England go in search of a first men's World Cup title. Despite appearing in every World Cup since the inaugural edition in 1975, England have never lifted the trophy, with the last of their three losing appearances in the final back in 1992.

'When the opportunities arise, it gives you lots of confidence,' Jos Buttler on England's win probability

England left out rising star Jofra Archer as they made changes for the second one-day international against Pakistan at Southampton on Saturday. Although, England just did enough to beat Pakistan by 12 runs in the match and took a 1-0 in the five-match series.

How England's final World Cup squad will shape up?

Australia's cricketers were headed to the battlefields of Gallipoli for inspiration to kick off a gruelling four-month tour taking in the defence of their World Cup crown and an Ashes series.

'Humble' Aussies head to Gallipoli for World Cup inspiration

The Afghan cricket team will soon be sporting a logo of an Indian company on their jerseys. India's well-known dairy brand, Amul will be sponsoring Afghan cricket team for upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup in England and Wales, which is scheduled to kick off from May 30.

'Good sign of peace,' says Afghanistan cricket board on getting Indian sponsor for ICC World Cup 2019

India batting great Sunil Gavaskar believes England are a transformed one-day international side since their shock exit from the 2015 World Cup and rates them as favourites to win their maiden crown on home soil in July.

Transformed England favourites to win World Cup, says Sunil Gavaskar

Just 24 days to go! ICC Cricket World Cup is arriving soon and the teams are preparing to display their best performance to clinch the coveted trophy. Squads have been announced for the cricket war but before it begins, let's analyse how the teams have been stacked up.

Old or young? How squads stack up in Cricket World Cup 2019

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