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Southee hopes to 'be right in time' for World Cup as he begins bowling with 'tender' thumb
He has started to build up the bowling loads, which raises hopes of a swift return after he dislocated his thumb during the series against England


Cricket
Gurbaz and Rahmat trump Mendis as Afghanistan cruise past SL
Afghanistan's second-wicket pair added a match-winning 212 after Mendis' sensational 158 singlehandedly led Sri Lanka to 294

India
Cricket
Will India be able to face the pressure at the World Cup?
Matt Roller discusses whether India will be able to handle the pressure in the knockout stages of a home World Cup.

England
Cricket
Topley looks to make up for lost time after getting through warm-ups unscathed
A last-minute injury cost him a crack at last year's T20 World Cup. Now he's fit and making a case to be in England's first-choice attack
Liam Dawson
Cricket
Liam Dawson could turn down England Test recall in favour of lucrative SA20 deal
Stellar summer for Hampshire makes him India tour shoo-in but clash could take priority
england
Andrew Miller Round-robin World Cup format works
Andrew Miller explains why he has no issue with the lengthy nature of the ODI World Cup group stage

World Cup
Maxwell and Babar hit their stride as Australia pip Pakistan
Australia were propelled by a team effort as they turned to their part-time spinners to squeeze a little more juice out of this warm-up

England
Cricket
Is Joe Root unsure of his role in Englands ODI side?
Andrew Miller explains where he believes Joe Root's thoughts are ahead of England's World Cup opener

England
Cricket
England likely to rotate attack throughout tournament
Matt Roller assesses England's bowling options as they prepare to open the World Cup against New Zealand

England
Cricket
Switch Hit: One Cup, or two?
Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Matt Roller to preview the start of England's World Cup defence in India

South Africa
Cricket
World Cup 2023 team previews - Can South Africa misfiring bowlers back up their sizzling batters
South Africa certainly have the talent to make it to the knockouts - but can they shed their baggage to go all the way this time?

World Cup
ICC World Cup 2023 - What will this World Cup be remembered for
Dale Steyn, Anil Kumble, Matthew Hayden, Steve Harmison and others on ESPNcricinfo's Match Day crew give us their predictions
Irani Cup 2023-24
Saurabh Kumar's 10 for 108 takes Rest of India to Irani Cup title
Saurashtra were consigned to a 175-run loss after being all out for 79 in their second innings

World Cup
India enter World Cup with both warm-ups washed out
Netherlands also start the tournament having seen minimal action, with only 37.2 overs possible in their game against Australia

Cricket
Lower order and spinners lead Pakistan to Asian Games semi-finals
Pakistan got a scare when they collapsed to 54 for 5 before Aamer Jamal rescued them
West Indies Women tour of Australia 2023-24
Hayley Matthews extends lead as No. 1 T20I allrounder
Kerr, Wolvaardt and Kapp also main significant gains in ODI rankings

England
Cricket
England rope in Indian sidearm specialist for World Cup prep
Saurabh Ambatkar, who has been part of the support staff at KKR in the IPL, will travel with the team throughout the World Cup
Sheff Shield
Lehmann's captain's century leads South Australia aggressive fightback
Ben Manenti also played his role with the bat after an injury-hit Tasmania had made early inroads
Sheff Shield
Exciting quick Liam Haskett could debut as Western Australia look to bring the heat
After returning from international duty, Aaron Hardie will be expected to take a more senior role for the defending champions
england
Who has scored the most runs in one ODI World Cup?
And which batter has collected the most ducks in the tournament's history?

Cricket
Jaiswal lights up Hangzhou with 49-ball 100 as India seal semis spot
Rinku's cameo also plays a part as India rack up 202 for 4 before Bishnoi thwarts Nepal's spirited show with a three-wicket haul
Sheff Shield
Handscomb keen to shake subcontinent specialist tag
Former Victoria captain primed for a big Shield season while Will Pucovski has been named to return against WA
West Indies Women tour of Australia 2023-24
Australia insist T20 losses aren't part of rising trend
The home side fed Hayley Matthews' off-side strength and paid the price
West Indies Women tour of Australia 2023-24
Matthews 132 shapes world record West Indies chase
Phoebe Litchfield had earlier slammed the joint-fastest fifty in women's T20Is to power Australia to 212, but West Indies overhauled that target with a ball to spare
Hayley Matthews
Cricket
Hayley Matthews credits leadership role for 'incredible' run of form
West Indies captain says she learned and understood her game "a lot more" from playing franchise and T20 cricket