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'Today I walk away from a format of the game I love so much,' said the 36-year-old Dale Steyn, his country's leading Test wicket-taker of all time and one of the top 10 in the history of the game

Southampton: Chetan Narula, reporting for MyNation, spoke to Indian fans in Southampton as they arrived to cheer for Virat Kohli and his men in their opening match against South Africa at the ICC World Cup 2019 on Wednesday (June 5). The supporters rooted for Kohli, MS Dhoni, KL Rahul and expressed confidence of India winning the trophy. While some said Rahul should bat at number four, others wanted Dhoni to be promoted to that slot. The Proteas are hit by injuries and are in a must-win situation today. They lost their opening two games, against England and Bangladesh. Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament with shoulder injury.

Southampton: Injury-hit South Africa have only 14 players to choose from and may have to alter their game plan for India contest at the ICC World Cup 2019, said captain Faf du Plessis as he spoke to the media on Tuesday (June 4). The skipper touched up on various issues as they find themselves in a must-win situation after two straight losses. He said they won't have their 'strongest 11' to take on India. Dale Steyn was ruled out of the entire tournament due to shoulder injury while Lungi Ngidi will not play on June 5 against India due to hamstring injury.

Southampton: Leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019 is a “matter of great pride”, said Virat Kohli as he spoke to the media ahead of the team’s opening game against the injury-hit South Africa in Southampton. Kohli also said that he was feeling bad for Dale Steyn who was ruled out of the tournament due to shoulder injury. The skipper also said it was advantage for India to start the 10-team competition late. World Cup 2019 started on May 30 but India’s opening match is only on June 5.

Southampton: Injury-hit South Africa face a tough task against India as they aim to bring their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign back on track. After two consecutive losses, the Proteas are seeking a turnaround. But without two key fast bowlers in Dale Steyn (ruled out of entire tournament) and Lungi Ngidi, the Faf du Plessis-captained side is struggling. However, they have some good news with the return of Hashim Amla. Here is the likely Playing XI of South Africa for their match against Virat Kohli-led India on Wednesday (June 5).

Southampton: Chetan Narula reports for MyNation as India prepare to take on South Africa in their World Cup 2019 opener in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It's been a long rest for the Men in Blue since the second warm-up, while the Proteas have lost to England and Bangladesh in the same interim. 

In team news, a major shock for South Africa as Dale Steyn has been ruled out of the tournament owing to a second should injury which hasn't responded to treatment. For India, Kedar Jadhav is completely match fit. But will he be considered for selection, or will Ravindra Jadeja come into the frame for this game at Hampshire Bowl.

Virat Kohli said leading India at the ICC World Cup 2019 will be the toughest job of his captaincy career so far. He spoke to the media ahead of India's first game against South Africa in Southampton. Here is the full transcript of Kohli's interaction with the media on Tuesday (June 4)

South Africa are hampered by the absence of Dale Steyn, who is ruled out of the entire World Cup 2019 while Lungi Ngidi too is not fit for India’s game. However, there was good news for the Proteas as Hashim Amla was cleared to play. He had sustained an injury against England

Dale Steyn failed to recover from a shoulder injury and he will be replaced in the 15-member World Cup 2019 squad by left-arm quick Beuran Hendricks, Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed

With just a few days left for the start of the ICC World Cup 2019 in England and Wales, excitement is high among cricket fans. They are eagerly waiting to watch their favourite stars in action. The 10-team tournament runs from May 30 to July 14 and there are several seasoned superstars who are set to feature in their final World Cup.

Here are 10 cricketers who could be playing in their last World Cup.

Royal Challengers Bangalore won their second match of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday in the Eden Gardens.

The Bangalore side found it difficult to stop Andre Russell and Nitish Rana towards the end of the game. A sluggish knock from Robin Uthappa did not help the cause of the home team

Faf du Plessis scored a century in the first innings while Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada bagged four wickets each as South Africa cantered to a win over the touring Pakistan