An official team photo session, with players donning their fresh new jerseys for the upcoming World Cup, is usually a festive and auspicious occasion. It is however not a major event, but yesterday one person made the Tigers’ jersey photo session a controversial event by his absence.

England batsman Alex Hales will not feature at the World Cup after being withdrawn from all international squads following an off-field incident not related to cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Monday.

Bangladesh ODI skipper Mashrafe Bin Mortaza ends speculation about his future by saying that this summer’s World Cup in England and Wales will surely be the last for Bangladesh’s inspirational leader.

Andre Russell has represented West Indies in only a single one-day international since 2015 but his World Cup call-up was not surprising and the hard-hitting all-rounder is hungry to represent the Caribbean side again.

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur called his team’s preparations for the World Cup “outstanding”, on the eve of their practice match against Kent.

When West Indies last won the ICC World Cup in 1979, they did it with a 92-run victory over hosts England in the tournament final at Lord’s. While Viv Richards was adjudged player of the match for his masterful 138*, there were a few unsung heroes for the champions as well.

England batsman Alex Hales is serving a 21-day suspension for an 'off-field' incident reported to involve recreational drug use.

English umpire Ian Gould will retire after the 2019 World Cup to finish a 13-year career as an official in the international game.

Bangladesh head coach Steve Rhodes says that he personally likes a left-hand and right-hand combination for the opening partnership.

Jason Holder will lead West Indies in the 2019 World Cup as the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) announced the squad late on Wednesday.