LONDON: Former Pakistan quick Shoaib Akhtar said MS Dhoni is faster than a computer when it comes to cricketing acumen.

Nottingham: Australia continues its winning rhythm in the world cup by defeating West Indies team in their second battle in the campaign. Australian seamer Nathan Coulter-Nile on Thursday made the highest score by a number eight batsman at the World Cup after he smashed a career best 60-ball 92 to help his side post 288 against the West Indies at Nottingham.

Southampton: Mahendra Singh Dhoni sporting an Army insignia on his glove during the India-South Africa clash was well appreciated by his fans but the International Cricket Council on Thursday requested the BCCI to have the badge removed, saying it is against its regulations.

Johannesburg, Jun 6: AB de Villiers wanted to come out of retirement for the World Cup but Cricket South Africa (CSA) refused to accept the offer as the batting great had ignored pleas to not retire last year.

Rohit Sharma curbed his natural flair for greater good as his gritty hundred complemented a superb bowling effort in India's resounding six-wicket victory over a hapless South Africa in their World Cup opener here Wednesday.

 New Zealand beat Bangladesh by two wickets after a thrilling end to their Cricket World Cup day-night match at the Oval on Wednesday.

India’s bankable pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s double strike gets India early breakthrough against South Africa in its maiden game in this World Cup.

Cardiff: Srilanka successfully defended its low margin score against Afghanistan in the rain-affected match at the Sophia Gardens, here on Tuesday.