Cricket news round-up – 5 June: Sri Lanka edge out Afghanistan; Dale Steyn ruled out of the World Cup

Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan; Steyn has been ruled out of the World Cup; and Sarah Taylor is back.

ICC World Cup 2019 Match 9, Bangladesh v New Zealand: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

New Zealand will play Bangladesh in Match 9 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at The Oval on June 5.

ICC World Cup 2019 Match 8, India vs South Africa, statistical preview: Can Kohli keep his World Cup run going?

Virat Kohli has played two World Cups and has slammed hundreds in the first matches of both.

ICC World Cup 2019 Match 8, India v South Africa: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

India and South Africa will face off in Match 8 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Rose Bowl, Hampshire on June 5.

Cricket news round-up – 4 June: Pakistan beat England to end losing streak

Pakistan opened their account in the World Cup with a 14-run win over England; while Joe Root's brother Billy Root scored a double-hundred

Cricket news round-up – 1 June: West Indies make short work of Pakistan; Tamim in doubt for Bangladesh’s World Cup opener

West Indies beat Pakistan in the World Cup; Tamim Iqbal may miss the South Africa tie; and Mark Ramprakash moved on from England batting coach role.

ICC World Cup 2019 Match 4, Australia vs Afghanistan: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Australia will play Afghanistan on June 1 for the Match 4 of ICC World Cup 2019 (the first under lights), at Bristol.

Pakistan vs West Indies, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Match 2: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

West Indies and Pakistan take each other on in their World Cup openers, and a victory is already imperative.

Cricket news round-up – 30 May: World Cup 2019 gets underway

The World Cup gets underway today; Mortaza keen on playing South Africa match; and West Indies Women completed their rout.

ICC World Cup 2019 Match 1, England vs South Africa: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

England and South Africa will face off in the tournament opener, at The Oval on May 30.