World Cup 2019 England

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: James Anderson says Ben Stokes asked umpires to withdraw four overthrows during England's chase in final

If Stokes had his way, the match might have never reached a tie and gone to a Super Over, where both teams scored 15 runs and England eventually won the World Cup on boundary count.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Shared trophy would have been a fair reflection of both teams' tenacity to win, believes Dav Whatmore

Former Sri Lanka coach Dav Whatmore thinks a shared trophy would have been a fairer outcome of the World Cup after England and New Zealand could not be separated after 100 overs and a Super Over.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Former captain Andrew Strauss urges England all-rounder Ben Stokes to stay grounded post finale heroics

Stokes scored 84 not out against New Zealand at Lord's on Sunday to force a Super Over in which he and Jos Buttler pushed England towards their first World Cup crown.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Former all-rounder Daniel Vettori optimistic of New Zealand's chances in 2023 in spite of heart-breaking finale

Spin great Daniel Vettori is optimistic of New Zealand competing for title in the 2023 World Cup, preferring to look ahead instead of brooding over the gut-wrenching defeat to England in Sunday's final.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: England hero Jofra Archer grieved cousin's death during the tournament

Jofra Archer's cousin Ashantio Blackman, 24, was shot dead outside his home in St Philip the day after England's World Cup campaign started with a win over South Africa in May.

Firstpost's ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 Best XI: Jason Roy, Rohit Sharma make the cut, New Zealand ace misses out

As usual, the World Cup XI has a few obvious names and not-so-obvious ones. A batsman who scored 600 plus runs in the tournament misses out along with the best cricketer in the current generation.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: New Zealand team's homecoming ceremony put on hold due to logistical issues

The homecoming ceremony for New Zealand cricket team has been put on hold as players are arriving in batches at different times.

Eoin Morgan, Jos Buttler and other England players meet Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May after winning World Cup

Here are the best photos as England players met Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May after winning the Cricket World Cup by beating New Zealand in a thriller.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: No one lost final but there was crowned winner, says Kane Williamson after epic clash

England clinched ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 trophy on boundary count rule after their final against New Zealand and the Super Over finished in ties.

ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Joe Root says England's triumph in showpiece tournament will be a confidence-booster for players ahead of Ashes

Shifting focus to the five-match Ashes series, which begins on 1 August, Root said England were full of confidence as they bid to reclaim the urn having already achieved one of their targets.