World Cup

Europe's top sides handed straightforward routes to Qatar

December 08, 2020 9:55 am

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, the current European champions, must face Serbia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Azerbaijan in Group A.

Injury picked up during World Cup claimed to be reason behind Dhoni’s unavailability

September 26, 2019 8:46 am

Dhoni wasn’t part of India’s limited-overs squad for the tour of West Indies. He wasn’t included in the team for the recently concluded three-match home T20 international series against South Africa either.

Bowled over

June 29, 2019 1:45 am

Three deliveries in the cricket World Cup will leave behind three memories

World Cup Quiz: How much do you really know about the tournament?

May 31, 2019 2:06 pm

After forgettable IPL, Kuldeep Yadav says he has no self-doubt ahead of World Cup

May 22, 2019 5:23 pm

Speaking to indianexpress.com before leaving for the World Cup, Kuldeep Yadav said that he's ready to face any challenge at the tournament and his preparation has gone well.

India World Cup squad announcement: Different options, same dilemma

April 15, 2019 9:18 am

There are several choices for the Number 4 slot in the World Cup-bound squad, but none seems to marry solidity with aggression.

Explained: How World Cup team squad will be picked, impact of IPL on selection

April 15, 2019 1:30 pm

Cricket World Cup team squad: It’s unlikely that the selectors will tap into the ongoing IPL to fill the gaps. Virat Kohli has already spoken about how performances in the IPL will have no bearing in the selection.

Between wickets: Mike Brearley's latest book traverses 50 years of the sport

January 19, 2019 11:21 am

Brearley's latest book, On Cricket, traverses 50 years of the sport with palpable intellectual curiosity. It’s the work of a person who delighted in the aesthetics of the sport even when he was competing.

Top News: The controversy over Jio Institute explained, rains shut Mumbai again, and a clash of titans

July 10, 2018 2:26 pm

Also Twitter blocks a poll handle that claims to work for the Prime Minister's office over abuse and the importance of India-South Korea ties.

India better prepared than Chile for U-17 World Cup, says tournament director Javier Ceppi

March 17, 2016 8:17 pm

U-17 World Cup tournament director Javier Ceppi acknowledged India are on course to successfully host the competition despite a budget crunch.

Australia's road to fifth World Cup win

March 29, 2015 5:01 pm

Australia have had clinical in the tournament and prevailed in the final against New Zealand.

Fans perform 'havans', offer prayers as India take on Australia in World Cup semi-final

March 25, 2015 7:05 pm

As India gear up for the big semi-final, fans went into frenzy to wish them all the success.

India's 30 probables for the 2015 World Cup

December 04, 2014 8:02 pm

The list of 30 probables for the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup, a final squad of 15 members will be picked out of these 30.

As Virat Kohli turns 30, a look at his journey from 0 to 10,000 runs

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

With every year, Virat Kohli kept elevating his game, eventually culminating in him scaling the 10k peak in ODIs faster than anyone else.

Women's Hockey World Cup Indian Team

June 22, 2020 6:20 pm

FIFA World Cup 2018 Final: France vs Croatia Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:22 pm

The final World Cup match will be played in Moscow on Sunday between France and Croatia before we have to wait another four years for the world's biggest football tournament to return. France, World Cup champions of 1998 will play Croatia, who are pl

FIFA World Cup 2018 Semi-Final | England vs Croatia Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

FIFA World Cup 2018 Semi-Final: England vs Croatia Match Preview In the second semifinal clash of the World Cup 2018, it will be England who will take on Croatia. The two teams have defeated tough oppositions in the knockouts and will be eager to rea

2018 FIFA World Cup: France vs Uruguay | Brazil vs Belgium Match Preview

June 22, 2020 6:23 pm

After group stages and round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup, things get tougher with eight teams remaining in the competition and quest for silverware getting all the more daunting.

Express World Cup

June 22, 2020 6:24 pm