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Bangladesh ends 6-match losing streak at Cricket World Cup and Mathews suffers unusual dismissal

NEW DELHI (AP) — Sri Lanka was eliminated from World Cup semifinal contention by Bangladesh and Angelo Mathews became the first batter to be timed out in international cricket on Monday.

Nov 6, 2023 10:51 AM Read more >

Birthday boy Kohli hits record-equaling 49th ODI ton. South Africa out for 83 as India stays perfect

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Virat Kohli celebrated his 35th birthday in style as he hit a record-equaling 49th ODI hundred to help India smash South Africa by 243 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Sunday.

Nov 5, 2023 9:18 AM Read more >

Zaman's ton enough for Pakistan to beat NZ at Cricket World Cup. Australia win confirms England exit

BENGALURU, India (AP) — Australia and Pakistan claimed wins at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday to set up a thrilling finale to the group stage as England’s abject title defense finally came to an end.

Nov 4, 2023 1:25 PM Read more >

South Africa look to end India’s winning run at majestic Eden Gardens in Cricket World Cup

KOLKATA, India (AP) — Every time India has played in the Cricket World Cup , the fans have come out in large numbers to support the home team. It is a natural phenomenon in any sport and across any tournament.

Nov 4, 2023 9:04 AM Read more >

India's Hardik Pandya ruled out of Cricket World Cup. Pacer Prasidh Krishna named as replacement

NEW DELHI (AP) — India all-rounder and vice-captain Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup in a blow to the so-far unbeaten host's campaign for a third title.

Nov 3, 2023 11:51 PM Read more >

All or nothing for defending champion England against old foe Australia at Cricket World Cup

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — England’s defense of the Cricket World Cup title it won so narrowly four years ago has come down to a simple calculation: lose to old foe Australia and it’s over.

Nov 3, 2023 2:30 PM Read more >

Big win over Netherlands keeps Afghanistan in hunt for Cricket World Cup semifinal spot

LUCKNOW, India (AP) — Afghanistan kept its hopes of a semifinal spot alive as it thumped the Netherlands by seven wickets on Friday to register its fourth win at the Cricket World Cup.

Nov 3, 2023 10:30 AM Read more >

New Zealand bowler Matt Henry ruled out of Cricket World Cup. Kyle Jamieson comes in as replacement

BENGALURU, India (AP) — New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the Cricket World Cup with a hamstring injury he sustained during the game against South Africa on Wednesday.

Nov 3, 2023 5:05 AM Read more >

India dismantles Sri Lanka to book semifinal spot at Cricket World Cup with 302-run win

MUMBAI, India (AP) — India became the first team to secure a semifinal spot at the Cricket World Cup after Mohammed Siraj bowled a stellar opening spell to help the hosts dismantle Sri Lanka for a 302-run win on Thursday.

Nov 2, 2023 10:39 AM Read more >

Australia's Marsh leaves Cricket World Cup for personal reasons and will miss England game

AHMEDABAD, India (AP) — Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss his team's Cricket World Cup game against England after returning home for personal reasons.

Nov 2, 2023 3:35 AM Read more >