Jadhav brushes off doubts over India’s batting after avoiding Afghanistan shock
Kedar Jadhav has defended India’s middle-order batting after their tense 11-run World Cup victory over Afghanistan in Southampton.
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Robshaw and Care left out of England’s World Cup training squad
Senior internationals Chris Robshaw and Danny Care have been left out of England’s first World Cup training squad.
Very worrying – Charity condemns decision to allow Hashmatullah to bat on
Brain injury association Headway has raised fresh concerns about cricket’s response to head trauma following Afghanistan batsman Hashmatullah Shahidi’s decision to bat on after being hit on the helmet against England.
PODCAST: Twa Teams, One Street – United are almost there while Dundee are making impressive progress
This week Tele sports reporters Tom Duthie, George Cran and Calum Woodger look at Dundee and Dundee United’s moves in the transfer window so far and what they have left to do. The lads also look at Shelley Kerr’s Scotland’s chances of World Cup progression.
Platini questioned by investigators over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has denied being arrested after he was detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France squad
Mathieu Bastareaud has been left out of a 31-man France squad to prepare for the World Cup.
Platini detained for questioning over awarding of 2022 World Cup to Qatar
Former UEFA president Michel Platini has been detained for questioning by French police over the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar.
England unconcerned about tinkering with batting order to combat injuries
England will have no qualms about tinkering with their World Cup blueprint if injury rules Eoin Morgan and Jason Roy out of facing Afghanistan.
David Warner hits first international century since ball-tampering ban
David Warner claimed his first international century since returning from a ball-tampering ban as Australia took control of their World Cup clash with Pakistan at Taunton.
PODCAST: Twa Teams, One Street – Scotland can shine under Clarke and work to do at city clubs
This week Tele sports reporters George Cran, Calum Woodger and Graeme Finnan analyse Steve Clarke’s first two games as Scotland manager, tell Dundee United to go on a diet and reckon Declan McDaid can get Dundee fans off their seats.
Australia call for Mitch Marsh after Stoinis setback
Australia have summoned Mitch Marsh to England as World Cup cover for the injured Marcus Stoinis, but have yet to request a formal replacement.
Australia call for Mitch Marsh after Stoinis setback
Australia have summoned Mitch Marsh to England as World Cup cover for the injured Marcus Stoinis, but have yet to request a formal replacement.
Cricket World Cup matchday 13: Will rain decide Bangladesh and Sri Lanka fates?
Bangladesh will be aiming to keep up their unexpectedly encouraging World Cup form against Sri Lanka on Tuesday.
Stokes: I’m no angel but I’ve nothing to prove
Ben Stokes does not view England’s World Cup summer as a shot at personal redemption following his high-profile court date last year, insisting: “I don’t have to prove myself to anyone”.
South Africa earn first point after West Indies game is washed out
South Africa were handed a World Cup lifeline when their clash with the West Indies was washed out.
England star Jos Buttler remains doubtful for West Indies clash
England’s Jos Buttler is “responding well to treatment” on a heavily bruised right hip but remains a doubt for Friday’s World Cup clash with the West Indies.
Women’s World Cup: Delight and debate over BBC’s all-female punditry team
Football fans watching the BBC’s coverage of England and Scotland’s World Cup opener expressed their surprise and delight at the unusual sight of an all-female punditry team.
Archer fired up by friendly bowling rivalry with England team-mate Wood
Jofra Archer is loving his pace race with England team-mate Mark Wood after the pair spurred each other on to break the 95mph barrier in Cardiff.
Roy’s runs are a ‘luxury’ – England captain Morgan
England captain Eoin Morgan hailed Jason Roy as “a luxury” following the riches of his brilliant 153 that helped demolish World Cup opponents Bangladesh.
India’s Mahendra Singh Dhoni warned by ICC over symbol on wicket-keeping gloves
India star Mahendra Singh Dhoni could be heading for a standoff with the International Cricket Council over a dagger symbol on his wicket-keeping gloves.