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“Discussions were going that the umpires missed to figure out that New Zealand probably had six fielders inside outside the circle in the final powerplay.” ...
“So why can’t you have somebody like Rahane just to ensure that you play out the 50 overs when situations get tight? Knockout matches have different pressure.” ...
“I did not make any changes in the team management and also retained Sarfraz Ahmed as captain because the World Cup was just a few months away when I took charge as PCB chairman.” ...
“Roy was found guilty of breaching Article 2.8 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel. He was fined 30% of the match fee.” ...
“There are some great players in this India side but there are still a few holes and I don’t see any holes in the England team. I’m going for England.” ...
“The disciplinary committee has already been assigned to carry out the investigation in the Alam incident and asked to submit the report in a week.” ...
“It goes both ways, if the top order is scoring runs, then it is a positive sign for us. Everybody has got a good round here and KL scored runs even down the order.” ...
“I think we demonstrated the fight and talent we possess in the recent ODI against England at Malahide, and I expect the players will look to be just as competitive in the Test arena.” ...
“It’s been a campaign of ifs and buts. If we have a look through our first five games and we have a look through our last five, it’s a campaign of two halves, which has been disappointing.” ...
“It’s a good headache to have when everyone’s performing and everyone’s in good nick and that’s something you love to have going into a crucial game like next week’s semi-final.” ...
“I take full responsibility as I should. But I would like to say that players face criticisms all around the world, especially after a tournament or series.” ...
"The only answer which I can say is that anyway the sixth bowler wasn't really bowling that many overs. So that is the reason wherein we are opting to play with this combination.” ...
“All this distraction will happen, but every individual is different, and it depends on how he wants to think about that particular incident or situation.” ...
“Rohit Sharma smashed his fifth century of World Cup 2019 and became the only player to score five hundreds in a single edition of the tournament.” ...
"At this moment, I am feeling sad for Shakib really. The way he played I think our team deserves to go a little bit further if I say more clearly in the semifinal.” ...
“KL Rahul, who has been consistent in getting some runs at the top, with 249 runs in innings, was also the latest guest on the very popular Chahal TV show.” ...
“The trio of Shai Hope, Evin Lewis and Nicholas Pooran smacked brilliant half-centuries each to ensure that Windies have an imposing score on the board.” ...
“Rohit notched up his fourth century of the World Cup, while Bumrah picked up a vital four-wicket haul to contribute in India’s 28-run win over Bangladesh.” ...
“If you are chasing 337 runs and in the first 10 overs you only make 28 runs in which two fielders are in the outer circle, then according to me India played those 10 overs really bad.” ...
“I don’t have an explanation for that. You asked me the question but I can’t explain these singles. It’s also the length and the bounce that has deceived the Indian batsmen.” ...
“Australia now looks the real deal and the win against New Zealand has brought back that old familiar feeling that often leads to a World Cup trophy.” ...
“The tournament we’ve seen, there has been changes every now and then in each score because of the, first, based on the opposition that the team play and the conditions as well.” ...
“Bairstow smacked a remarkable hundred and Stokes flourished explosively, while Plunkett and Woakes did the job with the ball to help England pick up a 31-run win.” ...
“The trio of Shaheen Afridi, Wahab Riaz and Imad Wasim shared eight wickets between them to keep Afghanistan to 227 for 9 at the Headingley, Leeds.” ...
“One demerit point was also to the Barbados cricketer’s disciplinary record, taking his total demerit points since the start of the revised code in 2016 to two.” ...
“Morris, Pretorius and Rabada shared eight wickets between them to rattle Sri Lanka for 203, while Amla and du Plessis compiled an unbeaten 175-run stand to complete the chase.” ...
“Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni registered half-centuries to help India reach 267, while the bowlers did a fabulous job to rattle the Windies team in the chase.” ...
“I would pick Bhuvneshwar, especially against West Indies because Chris Gayle, I feel you need someone to take the ball away from him and Bhuvneshwar is better at that.” ...
“There is a constant dialogue between all the batsmen, the support staff, the batting coach, the head coach — Ravi Shastri has a constant dialogue with all the coaches.” ...
“The team’s former ‘Captain Cool’ – is about to awaken and when he does, it will surely help the Indian team in the later stages of the tournament.” ...
“It started with a small four or five step run-in to the wicket before he kept increasing the run-up at regular intervals. He was also checked on by skipper Virat Kohli during his net session.” ...
“I’m really surprised that they picked Hasnain in the 15 if they were not confident to play him. Shaheen was struggling even in the last series. He was not putting the ball in the right areas.” ...
“I’ve always hated non-walkers. I’ve had an argument with every batsman in the game. If you nick it and you stand there, you know you’ve nicked it.” ...
“One time he’s very angry in the field. I asked him just keep relaxed and just focus on your bowling. So I think he missed his momentum there because of fielding.” ...
“I had to work really hard with the bat. I think the five wickets gave me greater pleasure, it was important. I did work hard before the start of the tournament.” ...
“India have got world-class players who can take the match in their own hands. We have to be at our best but I believe we are a capable enough team.” ...
“All the hard work I’ve been putting in, it’s finally good that it comes to fruition. I’m obviously devastated not to get over the line, but also giving thanks for the performance.” ...
“Kohli has been found to breach the Article 2.1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel in the match against Afghanistan related to, Excessive appealing during an International Match.” ...
“Obviously bitter sweet. For me personally, for my confidence. As a result of all the hard work I’ve been putting in it’s finally good that it comes to fruition.” ...
“I felt slightly disappointed, it could have been much better. I was also not happy with the partnership between Kedar and Dhoni, it was very slow.” ...
“Eoin Morgan smacked the fastest century by an England player in World Cups, while Adil Rashid picked up three wickets to restrict Afghanistan in the chase of 397.” ...
“Rohit smacked a sensational 140-run knock to guide India to 336, while Kuldeep picked up two crucial wickets to trigger a Pakistan batting collapse.” ...
“Tahir, Morris and Phehlukwayo shared nine wickets between them to bowl out Afghanistan for 125, while Quinton de Kock stroked a fifty in the chase.” ...
“The four matches we have played so far at Cardiff and Bristol the ICC has prepared a green pitch, and at the same venues where the other countries have played the pitches are brown and favourable for high scoring.” ...
“The Australian openers laid a strong platform with the bat, while the bowlers displayed collective efforts to restrict Pakistan in the chase of 307.” ...
“Shikhar Dhawan compiled a fabulous hundred, while Rohit and Kohli stroked half-centuries to post the highest ever total against Australia in the World Cup history.” ...
“We missed out on Rashid. I just tell the boys to keep calm and show a little more composure in the middle. We missed out on saving some boundaries too.” ...
“Our home conditions are lower and slower, but the bouncy conditions suited me personally to be honest. I let a few external voices affect my bowling.” ...
“India is going into this match as favourites because they have superior spinners than the Australians and with Shami’s addition they will become unbeatable.” ...
“Jimmy Neesham and Lockie Ferguson shared nine wickets between them to bundle out Afghanistan for 172, after which Williamson stroked 79 not out in the successful chase.” ...
“He knew, if he really wanted to, he knew that those 10 games against Pakistan and Sri Lanka were vitally important for us because from March to the World Cup we won’t have any more cricket.” ...
“For India, having someone who can go and get not just hundreds but even double hundreds is a major asset and also relieves the pressure on Virat Kohli a little.” ...
Their bowling was magnificent, they have got good fast bowlers and spinners. We did well to pull it back with the bat before their spinners ran through our middle order.” ...
“If anyone says that New Zealand is a big team, it only implies that the pressure will be bigger on them as the expectations will be bigger from them.'' ...
“We know what works for us as a formula, and as a team, but other sides are allowed to play well and we've got to make sure we learn quickly and bounce back.” ...
“Sarfaraz Ahmed has been fined 20% of his match fee, the other players in the team have also been charged 10 percent of their match fee according to the rules.” ...
“In the last one and a half years or two years, we have been telling that if we lose one game, move on, do well in the next game. You can't play cricket like that.” ...
“Shakib and Rahim stroked half-centuries to help Bangladesh post 330 after which Mustafizur and Saifuddin bowled well to restrict South Africa in the chase.” ...
“The way I started out today, I had to take time to move my feet and get my head into position, considering that I had only played T20 cricket over the last one year.” ...
“We need to do well in our initial matches and if we will be able to win those matches then I do not think there will be an issue for the Pakistan match.” ...
“Henry and Ferguson picked up three wickets each to bowl out Sri Lanka for 136 after which Guptill and Munro stroked unbeaten fifties each in the chase.” ...
“Chris Gayle stroked a quick-fire fifty after the trio of Thomas, Holder and Russell picked up nine wickets between them to bowl out Pakistan for 105.” ...
“I'm playing four years earlier than I thought I would, playing international cricket for England at a World Cup. I just want to enjoy myself, that's all.” ...
“His good game in the IPL season and aiding Mumbai Indians in winning the title, spectators hope that Pandya replicate the same game in the World Cup as well.” ...
“He can field and bat well, can bowl 6-7 crucial overs. He can bat anywhere. He needs to get a lot of confidence from the management to express himself.” ...
“On paper, he’s (Dhoni) not the captain. On the ground he’s the captain for Virat I think. His role is still the same. He communicates with the bowlers from behind the stumps.” ...
“You never know, this will probably be my last World Cup but if these hamstrings and calves hold together then maybe I can be back in a few years.” ...
"Taking wickets at the top will be a key component but at the back end of the innings you want to not leak too many boundaries and keep scores to a modest total." ...
“As per the ICC’s World Cup schedule, the teams have separate home and away matches and teams will don different jerseys when playing in the away fixture.” ...
“It's also a chance for this current group of players to make a name for themselves on the world stage and a chance for them all to become World Cup winners as well." ...
“I had a dream that Inzi bhai gave me a call and told me that I have been selected and this is my last chance. Exactly, the same thing happened when he called me to inform about my selection." ...
“England have started playing well in limited overs and the tournament will be played on home. But they will be challenged by India and Australia.” ...
“They should definitely play the final and their opposition in the final will be between two of my joint second-favourite teams, England and India.” ...
“There's a reason why we want the guys to play freely - because we don't want them to have a fear of failure, which is what the World Cup is for some of them.” ...
“From Afghanistan to England, or from India to West Indies, every team is blessed with top-class all-rounders. That's why I believe it will be an all-rounders' World Cup.” ...
“There isn’t anyone better suited for that slot than the former skipper himself and why he has not been allowed to bat there consistently remains a mystery.” ...
“We are very happy with the squad we have been able to put together and have every confidence in their ability to do our country proud at the World Cup.” ...
“The 2019-20 contract list provides us with a versatile group of players who can represent Australia across all three formats over the contract period.” ...