Former Australian cricket player Shane Warne, considered one of the best in the history of the sport, has died at the age of 52 because of a suspected heart attack, per Andrew Miller of ESPN.
Warne was in Thailand at the time of his death.
"Shane was found unresponsive in his villa, and despite the best efforts of medical staff, he could not be revived," Warne's management said in a statement to Jacob Polychronis of Fox News.
Warne helped Australia win the World Cup in 1999 and starred for the national team from 1992 to 2007. In 2000, he was one of five competitors named to Wisden's Cricketers of the Century list.
He finished his career with 708 wickets in Test matches, second-most in history behind Muttiah Muralitharan.
He retired from the sport in 2013 before spending time in broadcasting.
Warne's shocking death led to tributes from his native Australia and around the world:
The news comes less than a day after the death of fellow Australian cricket star Rod Marsh. Warne offered a tribute on social media to Marsh, saying he was a "legend of our great game & an inspiration to so many young boys & girls."
England women's cricketer Sarah Taylor announced on Friday her retirement from international cricket because of anxiety.
The two-time World Cup winner is one of the greatest wicketkeepers in the game and sits second in run-scoring for her country with 6533 runs.
Taylor announced her exit from the international stage via her official Twitter account:
According to BBC Sport, the 30-year-old said she's had anxiety and panic for four years, and it has affected her performance for England. She's now taken the decision to step away from the international game as a result.
"This has been a tough decision but I know it's the right one, for me and for my health moving forward," said Taylor. "I am extremely proud of my career. I leave with my head held high."
Taylor added she would like to represent England again in the future, but her health must now be placed ahead of her sporting career.
England Cricket paid tribute to one of the all-time greats of the women's game:
Former England women's captain and current managing director of England women's cricket, Clare Connor, said Taylor has been a role model for the sport and wished her the best in the future, per BBC Sport.
"Sarah is someone young people can look up to, for her achievements and talent on the pitch - but also for her bravery and resilience off it.
"She has come through significant adversity and performed on the world stage for her country.
"She has become a powerful voice within women's sport and I'm sure she will make a success of the next stage of her professional life."
Taylor leaves England duty as a legend having starred with both the bat and behind the wicket. The three-time Women's Ashes series winner has effected more dismissals than any individual in history playing the three formats of women's cricket.
The wicketkeeper made 226 appearances for her country and previously took a break from the sport in 2016 after having panic attacks, per Sky Sports. She returned for England in 2017 but has continued to struggle with mental health conditions. Taylor scored only six runs in three matches during the 2019 Women's Ashes series, with Australia retaining the title for the third time in a row.
Hosts England won a thrilling 2019 Cricket World Cup final Sunday, beating New Zealand after the match went to a dramatic super over following a tie at Lord's:
New Zealand went into bat after winning the toss and produced a competitive total of 241 for eight from their 50 overs.
The Kiwis then produced a brilliant bowling display to move to the brink of victory. Lockie Ferguson was the key for the Black Caps with three wickets and a superb catch to dismiss captain Eoin Morgan.
However, England hit back through a late surge from Ben Stokes. He managed 84 not out from 98 balls to drive the hosts to 241 and send the final into a super over.
Stoke and Jos Buttler then came back out to hit 15 in their super over which New Zealand matched but could not beat to give England their first World Cup win.
Chris Woakes gave England an early breakthrough by removing opener Martin Guptill for lbw after a review:
Henry Nicholls was the only batsman to pass 50 for the Black Caps. The 27-year-old reached his ninth ODI half-century from just 71 balls.
Liam Plunkett removed Nicholls for 55 and also took the wickets of captain Kane Williamson and James Neesham in an impressive display:
Williamson had made 30 to set a World Cup record:
New Zealand needed Tom Latham to come up with a gutsy 47 from 56 to take the Black Caps past the 200-mark.
The 27-year-old fell to Woakes, who joined Plunkett on three wickets for the day, while Mark Wood chipped in with the wicket of Ross Taylor, and Jofra Archer bowled tailender Matt Henry for four.
New Zealand left England with an intriguing chase of 242, but the hosts suffered an early scare when opener Jason Roy survived a review for lbw on the first ball of their innings:
Roy did not last too much longer. The England opener got a nick on a Henry delivery which went through to Latham and was well held down low by the wicketkeeper.
Another big wicket followed when Joe Root went for just seven runs, leaving England at 59 for one.
Their hopes seemed to dip again when opener Jonny Bairstow followed swiftly afterwards to leave the match finely balanced:
There was more drama to follow when captain Morgan was brilliantly caught by a diving Ferguson to leave England reeling.
Stokes and Buttler then combined for 110 to give England hope of completing the run chase. Buttler went for 59 after another diving catch, this time from substitute Tim Southee.
His dismissal left England needing 46 off 31 balls for victory, and it was left to Stokes to come up with the heroics in an extraordinary finish to the game.
England's final over saw the 28-year-old smash a six over midwicket and then follow it up with another in astonishing style:
The hosts were left needing three runs from the final two balls to clinch victory but could only manage two to see the game end in a tie and force the super over.
England sent Stokes and Buttler back out, and they combined to produce 15 from their six balls.
Neesham hit Archer for six, but New Zealand were left needing two runs off the final ball to win the World Cup. Guptill managed one but was then run out by Buttler as England claimed an incredible victory.
Hosts England will play New Zealand in Sunday's 2019 Cricket World Cup final after thrashing defending champions Australia by eight wickets in their last-four clash.
The Black Caps booked their place in the showpiece at Lord's on Wednesday by producing a shock win over India.
England beat New Zealand by 119 runs in the group stages of the tournament on July 3, and both teams will head into the final in London looking to lift the trophy for the first time.
Final Schedule
Date: Sunday, July 14
Time: 10:30 a.m. BST/5:30 a.m. ET
TV Info: Channel 4 (UK), Sky Sports Main Event (UK), Willow TV (U.S.)
Live Stream: Sky Go (UK), Willow TV (U.S.)
Early Preview
England produced their best performance of the World Cup on Thursday to knock out old rivals Australia in some style and book their place in the final.
Bowlers Chris Woakes and Jofra Archer sent the home team on their way by helping dismiss the Aussies for 223.
Meanwhile, openers Jason Roy and Jonny Bairstow again came up with the goods, producing a partnership of 124. Joe Root and Eoin Morgan then ensured England completed the victory with 17.5 overs to spare.
However, captain Morgan is refusing to get carried away by his team's victory:
England will be relieved that Roy escaped a ban for his reaction to being dismissed against Australia.
The 28-year-old aimed an outburst at umpire Kumar Dharmasena and has been fined 30 per cent of his match fee, but he is available for the final, per Sky Sports.
Roy has played a key role for England at the tournament and will be needed against the Black Caps:
England will also be hoping Bairstow is fit after requiring treatment for an injury on the Edgbaston pitch in Birmingham against Australia.
Morgan did not seem too worried about his fellow opener after the match, according to Nick Hoult of the Telegraph.
"I'm not sure what it was, but he seemed to move alright after it, so it is not very concerning, I don't think. It might be a niggle; we don't know until he is scanned, but after it, he seemed to move well, so that's a good sign."
New Zealand are into the final for the second World Cup in a row.
The Black Caps were beaten by England, Pakistan and Australia in the group stage to finish fourth, but they responded by producing a stunning performance to beat India by 18 runs in the semi-final.
The bowlers were the heroes for New Zealand. Trent Boult and Matt Henry made a brilliant start to leave India reeling at five for three, and the Black Caps' bowling attack should pose a serious threat:
The Kiwis were beaten by Australia in the final of the 2015 tournament that each country co-hosted, but captain Kane Williamson says things are different this time around, per The Independent's Callum Rice-Coates.
"It's a different feeling to last time," the prolific No. 3 batsman said. "We've had to skin it over the round robin, so it's been quite different. A lot of heart has been shown by the guys so far, but we're keeping our feet on the ground. It was a great semi-final, and we're happy to be on the right side of it."
Both teams will head into Sunday's final with plenty of momentum, but England, the world's top-ranked ODI side, will be favourites having already tasted victory over the Black Caps at this tournament.
England got their 2019 Cricket World Cup campaign back on track with a comprehensive 31-run victory over previously unbeaten India at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.
The hosts' spot in the semi-finals is not yet guaranteed, though, and they will have to beat New Zealand at the Riverside Ground on Wednesday to be sure of a place in the knockout rounds.
The Kiwis fell to a chastening 86-run loss to Australia on Saturday at Lord's, and though they have one point more than England, they also need a victory at Chester-le-Street to ensure their place in the last four:
Both sides are capable of winning the whole tournament, but England now have momentum that New Zealand are lacking after their weekend defeat.
Here are the full details for the match between two of the world's top sides:
Date: Wednesday, July 3
Time: 10:30 a.m. BST, 5:30 a.m. ET
TV Info: Sky Sports Main Event (UK)
Live Stream: Sky Go
Match Odds (via Oddschecker): England 4-9, New Zealand 19-10
Before they beat India, England lost back-to-back matches against Sri Lanka and Australia to put their hopes of winning a World Cup on home soil in serious jeopardy.
They bounced back in superb fashion against India, who had been the form team of the tournament.
The key difference came at the top of the order, where Jason Roy returned from injury to put on 160 with Jonny Bairstow for the opening wicket.
Bairstow top-scored with a superb 111, but Roy's 57-ball 66 allowed his opening partner to bat with great freedom and set the foundations for England's unassailable total of 337 for seven.
Over the last four years, Roy and Bairstow's opening partnerships have been crucial in helping England establish themselves as the best one-day side in the world.
If they score well again against New Zealand, England will have a good chance of picking up the win they need. However, should one of them fall cheaply, there are weaknesses in the hosts' middle order.
Joe Root has been in fine form, and Ben Stokes is quietly enjoying a superb tournament:
Jos Buttler has not been at his explosive best, though, and Eoin Morgan looks to be struggling with the short ball:
His dismissal for one to Mohammed Shami against India will not have gone unnoticed by New Zealand's quicks, most notably Lockie Ferguson, who looked fearsome against Australia as he took the wickets of David Warner and Steve Smith.
Given recent form, home advantage and the necessity of victory, England should get the win they need against New Zealand if they play as they did against India.
And the Kiwis will likely still get through even if they are beaten because Pakistan will need a huge swing in net run rate to overtake them:
Two points would see England leapfrog New Zealand into third in the standings, which would likely mean another clash with India in the semi-finals.
They will not be thinking that far ahead yet, though.
However, if they get the job done on Wednesday by beating New Zealand, England will then have a week to look ahead and prepare for the semi-finals, and they will have re-established the winning momentum needed to go on and win the tournament.
England must beat India at Edgbaston on Sunday to keep alive their hopes of reaching the semi-finals at the 2019 Cricket World Cup.
Defeat to Australia last time out has left England facing an uphill battle to reach the last four. India represent the first challenge, with New Zealand to follow.
India's motivation is also strong, with Virat Kohli and Co. second in the standings and on the cusp of a semi-final berth. Kohli's team is also in the stronger form, having won its past three matches.
Date: Sunday, June 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. BST/5:30 a.m. ET
TV Info: Sky Sports Cricket, Willow TV
Odds
England: 1-1
India: 20-23
Odds per Oddschecker.
Losing to Australia opened up England to criticism from some familiar sources, with former captains Michael Vaughan and Kevin Pietersen have been quick to vent their frustrations, per BBC Sport: "Pietersen said one-day skipper Eoin Morgan was 'scared' in the 64-run defeat by Australia, while [Jonny] Bairstow was played a clip from BBC Radio 5 Live of Vaughan saying England could be heading for their worst World Cup."
Bairstow was defiant in the face of such criticism, dismissing it as "just showbiz."
There are credible reasons for Bairstow to defend what England have produced at the tournament.
Jofra Archer has taken the joint-second-most wickets with 16, per the competition's official website. However, he needed a late fitness to test to be passed to play against Australia, and Archer experienced some shoulder pain during the defeat. But the 24-year-old should be available to face India, according to Will Macpherson of the London Evening Standard.
Archer will be needed to help disrupt a talented India batting order capable of tallying runs in bunches.
Rohit Sharma has amassed 338 runs, while Kohli has 316 to his credit.
England can hit back with their own heavy hitters, particularly Ben Stokes and Morgan. The latter has enjoyed moments of brilliance, such as when he smashed 17 sixes in a win over Afghanistan.
Morgan needs to find his magic again, while Stokes simply needs to replicate the fighting spirit he showed against Australia.
England have the personnel capable of salvaging a campaign that's gone awry but isn't beyond repair. Morgan will need his match-winners at full strength against an India team showing the kind of consistency the tournament co-hosts are struggling for.
South Africa beat Sri Lanka by nine wickets at the 2019 Cricket World Cup on Friday. An unbroken partnership of 175 between skipper Faf du Plessis and Hashim Amla saw South Africa easily pass the chase of 204 Sri Lanka had set.
Du Plessis finished four short of a century, while Chris Morris took three more wickets for the Proteas.
The win is just South Africa's second of the tournament and has done little to improve the chances of Du Plessis and Co. reaching the semi-final. Instead, the result has put a significant dent in Sri Lanka's hopes of joining Australia in the last four.
Friday Result
Top Run-Scorers
1. David Warner, Australia: 500
2. Aaron Finch, Australia: 496
3. Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh: 476
4. Joe Root, England: 432
5. Kane Williamson, New Zealand: 414
6. Rohit Sharma, India: 338
7. Babar Azam, Pakistan: 333
8. Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh: 327
9. Virat Kohli, India: 316
10. Ben Stokes, England: 291
Top Wicket-Takers
1. Mitchell Starc, Australia: 19
2. Jofra Archer, England: 16
3. Mohammad Amir, Pakistan: 16
4. Lockie Fergsuon, New Zealand: 15
5. Mark Wood, England: 13
6. Chris Morris, South Africa: 12
7. Pat Cummins, Australia: 11
8. Sheldon Cottrell, West Indies: 11
9. Imran Tahir, South Africa: 10
10. Yuzvendra Chahal, India: 10
Visit the tournament's official website to see the lists in full.
Saturday Schedule
Morris wrecked every phase of Sri Lanka's batting order en route to taking a trio of wickets. He bowled Angelo Matthews out for 11, before his smart delivery allowed Dwaine Pretorius to make the catch and claim the wicket of Jeevan Mendis.
Another Morris over late on saw Du Plessis catch Lasith Malinga out. Morris also got his hands to a sliced stroke from Kusal Mendis as Sri Lanka left a chase South Africa fancied.
The Proteas' start to the chase began in sluggish fashion, as Malinga bowled Quinton de Kock. Rather than being a major setback, it was merely the cue for Amla and Du Plessis to take over.
Try as they might, Sri Lanka simply couldn't shift either man:
Amla finished with a solid 80 from 105 balls, notching five fours in the process. The 36-year-old made the careful shots and intelligent strokes and left Du Plessis to do most of the damage.
The damage he inflicted was obvious from the gaudy numbers his innings yielded:
Fittingly, victory was sealed by the last of the captain's 11 boundaries. Du Plessis cleverly clipped a leg-side ball from Thisara Perera over the rope.
Australia beat England by 64 runs at Lord's on Tuesday to book a place in the semi-final of the 2019 Cricket World Cup. England couldn't complete a chase of 286 after a solid innings from the visitors.
Skipper Aaron Finch brought up exactly a century, while the leading run-scorer at the tournament, David Warner, added 53.
England lost key wickets early, including those of Joe Root and Eoin Morgan. Both fell to deliveries from Mitchell Starc, who overtook England's Jofra Archer as the most prolific wicket-taker in the competition so far.
Ben Stokes put up 89 in a losing cause for the hosts.
Tuesday Result
Standings (Won, Lost, Net Run Rate, Points)
1. Australia: 6, 1, +0.906, 12
2. New Zealand: 5, 0, +1.306, 11
3. India: 4, 0, +0.809, 9
4. England: 4, 3, +1.051, 8
5. Bangladesh: 3, 3, -0.133, 7
6. Sri Lanka: 2, 2, -1.119, 6
7. Pakistan: 2, 3, -1.265, 5
8. West Indies: 1, 4, +0.190, 3
9. South Africa: 1, 5, -0.324, 3
10. Afghanistan: 0, 7, -1.634, 0
The top four qualify for the semi-finals.
Top Run-Scorers
1. David Warner, Australia: 500
2. Aaron Finch, Australia: 496
3. Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh: 476
4. Joe Root, England: 432
5. Kane Williamson, New Zealand: 373
6. Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh: 327
7. Rohit Sharma, India: 320
8. Ben Stokes, England: 291
9. Steve Smith, Australia: 282
10. Eoin Morgan, England: 274
Top Wicket-Takers
1. Mitchell Starc, Australia: 19
2. Jofra Archer, England: 16
3. Mohammad Amir, Pakistan: 15
4. Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand: 14
5. Mark Wood, England: 13
6. Pat Cummins, Australia: 11
7. Imran Tahir, South Africa: 10
8. Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh: 10
9. Mohammad Saifuddin, Bangladesh: 10
10. Mustafizur Rahman, Bangladesh: 10
Visit the tournament's official website to see the lists in full.
Finch continued a prolific spell at the wicket by slogging his way to a century off 116 balls, striking 11 fours.
The Aussie captain made a habit of punishing England:
Chris Woakes' catch off Archer's delivery sent him packing, but Warner contributed well. He surpassed the half-century mark before a smart catch from Root sent him from the crease.
The damage had been done, though, as Australia were building a tough total to chase. A steady 38 late in the order from Alex Carey padded the numbers somewhat and blighted England's otherwise strong efforts to limit the total.
Jason Behrendorff made a great start to wrecking England's openers. He sent Jonny Bairstow from the crease when the latter clipped one to Pat Cummins.
Behrendorff then saw off James Vince, ahead of Starc bowling Root lbw. Cummins again showcased his skills when he got his hands to a wayward swing from Morgan, who had been fooled by a short ball from Starc.
Just as things were looking bleak, Stokes stepped up with a gutsy performance at the wicket:
His efforts gave England brief hope:
Said hope appeared to be extinguished, though, when Jos Buttler was caught square by Usman Khawaja.
The middle order had been destroyed, prompting England to send Woakes to the crease ahead of Moeen Ali:
Stokes was still battling and hit a pair of sixes to keep England's hope flickering. However, when his wicket fell to another testing delivery from Starc, any chances of an unlikely win had gone.
Trevor Bayliss' men can still qualify but have a lot to do after a third defeat at the tournament. By contrast, Australia join India and New Zealand as the nations to beat.
New Zealand beat West Indies by six runs in dramatic fashion in the 2019 Cricket World Cup at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Kane Williamson slogged his way to 148 to set a strong total for the Black Caps, but the West Indies nearly completed the chase, only for Carlos Brathwaite to be caught by Trent Boult with the Windies needing just seven runs to win.
Brathwaite tried to get those runs all in one go, blighting a day otherwise highlighted by his maiden one-day international 100.
Earlier in the day, India beat Afghanistan by 11 runs after Mohammed Shami took three wickets late on to deny Afghanistan the chance to chase down 224.
Rohit Sharma was out for just one run, but he remains among the top scorers at the tournament, while teammate Virat Kohli joined the top 10 after adding 67 to his tally.
Saturday Results
Standings (Won, Lost, Net Run Rate, Points)
1. New Zealand: 5, 0, +1.306, 11
2. Australia: 5, 1, +0.849, 10
3. India: 4, 0, +0.809, 9
4. England: 4, 2, +1.457, 8
5. Sri Lanka: 2, 2, -1.119, 6
6. Bangladesh: 2, 3, -0.407, 5
7. West Indies: 1, 4, +0.190, 3
8. South Africa: 1, 4, -0.193, 3
9. Pakistan: 1, 3, -1.933, 3
10. Afghanistan: 0, 6, -1.712, 0
The top four qualify for the semi-finals.
Top Run-Scorers
1. David Warner, Australia: 447
2. Shakib Al Hasan, Bangladesh: 425
3. Joe Root, England: 424
4. Aaron Finch, Australia: 396
5. Kane Williamson, New Zealand: 373
6. Rohit Sharma, India: 320
7. Eoin Morgan, England: 270
8. Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh: 244
9. Steve Smith, Australia: 244
10. Virat Kohli, India: 244
Top Wicket-Takers
1. Jofra Archer, England: 15
2. Mitchell Starc, Australia: 15
3. Lockie Ferguson, New Zealand: 14
4. Mohammad Amir, Pakistan: 13
5. Mark Wood, England: 12
6. Pat Cummins, Australia: 11
7. Chris Morris, South Africa: 9
8. Sheldon Cottrell, West Indies: 9
9. Mohammad Saifuddin, Bangladesh: 9
10. Trent Boult, New Zealand: 8
Visit the tournament's official website to see the list in full.
Williamson's stunning 148 encompassed 14 fours and a six. He wasn't shifted until Shai Hope made the catch off Sheldon Cottrell's delivery.
Even so, Williamson had done enough to earn lofty praise and continue his fine form on English soil:
Fortunately for New Zealand, the blow of Williamson's exit was softened by Ross Taylor completing a 69 off 95 balls. Taylor was out when Chris Gayle made a smart catch to continue his run as New Zealand's frequent tormentor:
Cottrell also kept West Indies competitive, bowling Tom Latham and making a pair of fine catches to see off James Neesham and Mitchell Santner.
West Indies' turn on the wicket was highlighted by Gayle amassing a quick 50:
Gayle continued piling up the runs until Colin de Grandhomme caught him out after going 87 from 84.
Boult's delivery had caused Gayle a problem, and the 29-year-old again proved decisive with Brathwaite still at the crease. The latter made the mistake of swinging for a six, but his all-or-nothing approach had given West Indies hope in the first place:
Brathwaite's 101 ultimately provided scant consolation.
The day began with India being held to 224, but skipper Kohli still put up a solid score. Kohli eventually succumbed to Nabi, who also took the wicket of opener KL Rahul.
Kedar Jadhav added 52 off 68 balls, but Afghanistan still had a makable chase. Things didn't start well, though, as Jasprit Bumrah took two quick wickets:
Afghanistan were only making meagre progress until the impressive Nabi put 52 on the board, with his half-century including a quartet of fours and this six:
It looked as though Afghanistan would complete the chase, at least until Shami took control on a day when he sealed a maiden one-day international hat-trick of wickets. He'd already seen off Hazratullah Zazai, and he also sent Aftab Alam and Mujeeb Ur Rahman packing in the clutch moments.
Shami had also played a part in removing Nabi from the wicket when Hardik Pandya made the catch off his delivery.
