Indians slam ‘unapologetic Islamophobia’ aimed at Pakistan’s cricket team

Pakistani cricketers were the target of a hostile crowd during a World Cup match against India at Ahmedabad.

Five biggest upsets at the ICC Cricket World Cup

A look at some of the biggest upsets in the history of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Afghanistan shock holders England for first ICC Cricket World Cup win

Afghanistan bowled out England for 155 to win by 69 runs in the first upset of the tournament.

Clinical India beat Pakistan to maintain perfect Cricket World Cup record

Skipper Rohit Sharma’s 86 and an inspired bowling display helped India hammer Pakistan by seven wickets in Ahmedabad.

In cricket-crazy Kashmir, the India-Pakistan World Cup clash tests emotions

Many people in Indian-administered Kashmir support Pakistan over India in cricket – a risk when the rivals face off.

‘I have pangs in my heart’: Pakistan fans a glaring absence for India clash

India has all but blocked Pakistani fans and media from the ICC Cricket World Cup’s marquee clash in Ahmedabad.

Team news, records, match-ups: All you need to know about India vs Pakistan

Babar Azam says Pakistan will look to break India’s 7-0 record while Rohit Sharma wants to ‘play good cricket’.

Sport weekly: Football speaks out on the Israel-Hamas war

Football federations have been urged to speak out on the violence, while some fans have been told to shut up.

Pakistan aim to break World Cup losing streak in ‘big game’ against India

The South Asian rivals meet in Ahmedabad for the most eagerly-awaited match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023.

‘Pressure builds up’: How India and Pakistan cricket fans see their rivalry

Fans of the archrivals share admiration, frustrations and insights ahead of the marquee ICC Cricket World Cup clash.

‘Hellish’: What happens when India beats Pakistan in the Cricket World Cup

Former cricketers say every loss to India in the ICC Cricket World Cup leads to a furious reaction from Pakistani fans.

Rizwan dedicates Pakistan’s cricket win to ‘brothers and sisters in Gaza’

The Pakistani cricketer has faced backlash for dedicating his team’s Cricket World Cup win to the people of Gaza.

India vs Pakistan, ‘nagin dance’, Ashes : A look at cricket’s top rivalries

A bloody partition, a mock obituary and a serpentine dance – cricket has a history of bitter rivalries.

South Africa look to put Australia in a ‘spin’ in World Cup showdown

Australia face buoyant South Africa on another spin-friendly pitch when they meet for their second match in Lucknow.

‘A bond of love’: Indian crowd roars for Pakistan in record World Cup win

Pakistani cricketer Mohammad Rizwan says his team was ‘showered with love’ by an adoring crowd in Hyderabad.

Pakistani fans ‘clueless’ about Indian visas as match tickets go to waste

Pakistani cricket fans await a ‘visa policy’ from India as the ICC Cricket World Cup enters its second week.

India-Pakistan rivalry: Whatever happened to ‘cricket diplomacy’?

With India and Pakistan facing off at the ICC World Cup, we look at the long history of cricket as a diplomatic tool.

Pakistan beat Sri Lanka in record Cricket World Cup run chase

Pakistan chased down a target of 345, with Rizwan scoring an undefeated 131 and Shafique making 113.

Pakistan prepare for ‘dangerous’ Sri Lanka challenge in Cricket World Cup

Sri Lanka will aim to get their first win of the tournament when they meet Pakistan at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium.

New Zealand thrash Netherlands to maintain perfect start at World Cup

Mitchell Santner took 5-59 for New Zealand as the Netherlands were dismissed for 223 runs in their chase of 323.