World Cup: England elect to bowl against Australia
Melbourne, Feb 14 (IANS) England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and elected to field against co-hosts Australia in a Pool A match of the ICC World Cup at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) here
World Cup: New Zealand smash 331/6 against Sri Lanka
Christchurch, Feb 14 (IANS) The ICC World Cup got off to a rollicking start with co-hosts New Zealand putting up a batting exhibition to score 331 for six against Sri Lanka in their Pool A match
Celebrating birthdays during World Cup
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The world’s most recognised song ‘Happy Birthday to You’ will be an integral part of the cricket World Cup too, starting Saturday. As many as 25 players
Anderson backs Morgan after Boycott criticism
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) Pacer James Anderson Friday ridiculed comments made by Geoffrey Boycott about the batting of England's World Cup captain Eoin Morgan.Former England batsman Boycott said
Vincent's 'I'm a cheat' message to warn players against corruption
Christchurch, Feb 13 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricketer Lou Vincent, who was banned for life by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) from any kind of cricket after admitting to a range of
For Indian cricket fans, heart rules over the head (World Cup Feature)
Kolkata, Feb 13 (IANS) The jury is still out on whether skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his boys would be able to recreate history Down Under, but their legions of fans seem confident of the
Stars to look out for at the World Cup
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) The World Cup's highest run-scorer Sachin Tendulkar (2,278 runs) and highest wicket-taker Glenn McGrath (71 wickets) may have retired from the game but the 11th edition
Current New Zealand team the best side I have played in: McCullum
Christchurch, Feb 13 (IANS) Ahead of their World Cup opener against Sri Lanka, New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum has said his team is the best squad he has played in.Oozing with confidence at
Focus on ODIs as cricket World Cup takes off (Preview)
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) Sandwiched between the faster and more appealing Twenty20 and the traditional long drawn Tests, the ODI format, struggling for sustenance not long ago, is set to take
Amarnath expects India to beat Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Former cricketer Mohinder Amarnath expects India to beat Pakistan in their blockbuster World Cup opener at the Adelaide Oval Sunday.Though they have a stronger ODI record
Captain Clarke could have played WC opener, says Warne
Melbourne, Feb 13 (IANS) Legendary leg-spinner Shane Warne Friday said Australian captain Michael Clarke is fitter than he has been in the last five years and should have been picked for
ICC World Cup: Modi wishes heads of SAARC nations
New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, along with the heads of SAARC nations, to convey his best wishes for their teams who are
Defending champions India down but not out (World Cup team profile)
Adelaide, Feb 13 (IANS) India are the defending champions. They are also one of the favourites. But a poor tour of Australia has shaken the belief of many that the World No.2 side will be able to
Modi conveys best wishes to Indian team for World Cup
New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday took to social networking site Twitter to convey his best wishes to the Indian cricket team for the World Cup beginning
West Indies' Pollard vows to return with vengeance
Port of Spain (Trinidad), Feb 12 (IANS) All-rounder Kieron Pollard has vowed to return with a vengeance following his omission from the West Indies team for the cricket World Cup.The
Colourful opening ceremony kicks off cricket World Cup
Christchurch, Feb 12 (IANS) The 2015 cricket World Cup was declared open here Thursday after a two-hour extravaganza featuring 1,000 performers, including past and present New Zealand cricketers
Aussie juggernaut Rolls on, but Rain, Woolmer's death spoil party (World Cup Special)
Australia won their third consecutive title, but a rain-curtailed final, mysterious death of celebrated coach Bob Woolmer and matches played at empty grounds made the maiden World Cup in the
India vs Pakistan: World Cup History
Adelaide, Feb 12 (IANS) The World Cup may start Feb 14 but for the Indian sub-continent the tournament will well and truly begin a day after when defending champions India face traditional rivals
Australia Enter World Cup as No.1 Side
Adelaide, Feb 12 (IANS) Australia will launch a campaign to win their fifth cricket World Cup title when they enter the 11th edition of the game’s pinnacle tournament as the No.1 ranked
Allan Border urges Australia to Embrace Pressure
Melbourne, Feb 12 (IANS) World Cup-winning captain Allan Border Thursday urged Australia to make the most of the pressure and expectation that comes with hosting the game's biggest event.Host