Oman shock Ireland in World Cup Qualifier

Cricketing minnows Oman pulled off a massive upset by beating Ireland by five wickets in their opening World Cup Qualifier in Bulawayo on Monday.

Windies, Zim win opening World Cup qualifiers

The West Indies and Zimbabwe notched up victories in their respective opening World Cup Group A qualifiers over the USA and Nepal on Sunday.

'West Indies can go even lower'

Former West Indies captain Carl Hooper warns that the two-time world champions can sink “even lower” if they fail to qualify for the 2023 World Cup.

Six talking points ahead of World Cup Qualifier

Two-time champions the West Indies and 1996 winners Sri Lanka are among 10 teams competing for the final two spots at this year’s World Cup in India.

Bracewell out of ODI World Cup

All-rounder Michael Bracewell will miss the ODI World Cup this October and November with a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Sri Lanka drop Mathews for World Cup Qualifier

Former captain Angelo Mathews has been left out of Sri Lanka’s 15-man squad for their World Cup qualifying matches in Zimbabwe.

SA to upgrade 'old' stadiums for 2027 World Cup

CSA plans to ask the government for financial assistance to upgrade cricket stadiums ahead of the 2027 World Cup in South Africa.

Pakistan demands neutral World Cup venues

The chairman of Pakistan’s cricket board is demanding his side’s World Cup games are moved out of host country India if their arch-rivals refuse to travel to Pakistan for September’s Asia Cup.

Proteas well positioned for World Cup – Bavuma

Captain Temba Bavuma says the Proteas can now “really focus” on the 2023 World Cup in India after qualifying directly for the 50-over tournament.

Proteas qualify for World Cup

The Proteas qualified directly for the 2023 World Cup after the first ODI between Ireland and Bangladesh in Chelmsford was cut short by rain.

Williamson set to miss World Cup

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is expected to miss the World Cup in India later this year after rupturing a knee ligament.

How Proteas can qualify directly for 2023 World Cup

Who needs what to make the 2023 World Cup in India in October and November.

Afghanistan qualify for 2023 ODI World Cup

Afghanistan have gained direct qualification to next year’s 50-over World Cup after their abandoned second ODI against Sri Lanka.

Klusener: World Cup qualifiers extremely difficult

Lance Klusener says the Proteas will be under “a hell of a lot of pressure” at next year’s 50-over World Cup qualifying tournament.

Proteas willing to take long route to World Cup

Temba Bavuma says the Proteas have had to accept CSA’s decision to scrap their three-match ODI series in Australia next January.