Celebrating Rohit ‘Hitman’ Sharma’s fabulous World Cup five

Call it focus, being in the moment, hearing that little click in the head, what you like, but it’s obviously a productive place for Rohit Sharma at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

Bungling in Birmingham and some other stray thoughts

Driven by their bowlers, India had twice averted defeat at the ICC Cricket World Cup, but the odds caught up against England at Birmingham on Sunday.

7 for 7; India v Pakistan in World Cups and the Tendulkar factor

Rohit Sharma’s gossamer strokes, Kuldeep Yadav’s vicious spin, Virat Kohli’s buzzybee captaincy, and Sarfaraz Ahmed’s humongous yawns will long remain memories of India’s latest ICC World Cup victory over Pakistan.

Upbeat India get to work, but hosts are my favourites

Seven days to go and Team India are at work in London. Virat Kohli’s men, who flew out on Tuesday hit the nets at The Oval and will be hoping to make good on their captain’s optimism ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup.