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Southampton: Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said he was surprised that Afghanistan won the toss and invited them to bat first on a used wicket at the ICC World Cup 2019. Shakib’s brilliant all-round show (51 and 5/29) helped Bangladesh register a 62-run victory in Southampton on Monday (June 24). After the match, Shakib addressed the media. Shakib won the Man-of-the-match award.

Southampton: After keeping Bangladesh in the hunt for a berth in the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2019, all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has now turned his focus to the big match against India in Birmingham on July 2. Shakib struck a fifty and took a career-best 5/29 as Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan on Monday (June 24). After the match, he spoke to the media and said they have to be at their best to beat the Virat Kohli-led side. It is a must-win match for Bangladesh.

Southampton: India fast bowler Mohammed Shami became the ninth bowler in World Cup history to take a hat-trick. He dismissed three Afghanistan batsmen in three deliveries to help India clinch an 11-run victory in the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday (June 22). Shami took the hat-trick in the final over of the match when Afghanistan needed 16 to win. Meet the men who have taken hat-tricks at the World Cup, from Chetan Sharma to Shami. So far, 10 hat-tricks have been taken in the World Cup with Lasith Malinga being the only one to achieve the feat twice.

Southampton: Chetan Narula, reporting for MyNation, previews the India-Afghanistan World Cup 2019 game from Southampton. The Virat Kohli-led side should have it easy against the Afghans, who have so far lost all their five matches in the 10-team tournament. Unbeaten India will be without the injured Shikhar Dhawan (out of the whole tournament) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (set to miss two matches). Mohammed Shami is set to replace Bhuvneshwar.

Southampton: India face Afghanistan today (June 22) in Southampton in a league match of the ICC World Cup 2019. The Virat Kohli-led side should have it easy against the Afghans. India, one of the favourites to win the trophy, are unbeaten and despite injuries to Shikhar Dhawan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, have enough ammunition to get it past their opponents. Here is India’s likely playing 11 for Afghanistan contest.

Southampton: South Africa left-arm spinner Tabraiz Shamsi praised the team’s bowlers for taking the game till the end despite defending a low total of 228 in their ICC World Cup 2019 match against India at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). India won the match by six wickets. Shamsi said they were “positive” going into the last six games which they have to win after starting off with three defeats in a row.

Southampton: South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris defended his captain Faf du Plessis’ decision to bat first after winning the toss against India in the ICC World Cup 2019 in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). Du Plessis’ decision backfired as the Proteas were kept to 227/9 and India won by six wickets. Many felt Du Plessis should have bowled first. Even India captain Virat Kohli had said he would have bowled if he had won the toss. Morris said the pitch was “tough” for the entire duration of the match and it wouldn’t have mattered.

Southampton: Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal said he was feeling great after taking four wickets in India’s victory over South Africa at the ICC World Cup 2019 on Wednesday (June 5). Stating that the side was taking confidence into the next match, against Australia, Chahal said there would be “different pressure” against the five-time world champions. India-Australia game is on Sunday (June 9).

Hawk-eyed Indian supporters spotted the regimental dagger insignia of the Indian Para Special Forces on MS Dhoni's gloves as he played against South Africa in the ICC World Cup 2019 at The Hampshire Bowl in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5)

Southampton: After India were off the blocks with a six-wicket victory in their ICC World Cup opening match against South Africa, captain Virat Kohli heaped praise on Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal. In the post-match press conference, Kohli revealed how it is to face Bumrah in the nets. The skipper also spoke about how Bumrah is “very disciplined” and works hard.

Southampton: India captain Virat Kohli described Rohit Sharma’s 23rd hundred as ‘by far his best knock’ of his career. Thanks to Rohit’s 122 not out and bowlers’ brilliant efforts India began their ICC World Cup 2019 campaign with a six-wicket victory over South Africa in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). After the match, Kohli addressed the media.

Jasprit Bumrah did not have any nerves playing in his first World Cup match as he rattled the South African batsmen in the ICC World Cup 2019 in Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). The paceman talks about how he delivered on the big stage

Sachin Tendulkar heaped praise on Virat Kohli's proactive captaincy in India-South Africa ICC World Cup 2019 match in Southampton. Thanks to India's fine bowling, South Africa were kept to 227/9. Tendulkar said Jasprit Bumrahh was "special" at the start of the match

Southampton: Check out the pictures from India versus South Africa ICC World Cup 2019 match at Southampton on Wednesday (June 5). It was an all-round performance by India as they won by six wickets on a tough pitch at The Hampshire Bowl. After Yuzvendra Chahal (4/51) and Jasprit Bumrah (2/35) shared six wickets, Rohit Sharma (122 not out) hit his 23rd ODI ton to guide the side home to launch their World Cup campaign. India successfully chased down 228.

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.