cricket-newsBowl short to Australia at your risk: Steve Smith tells India
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of their high-voltage semi-final clash against India, Australia's batsman Steve Smith on Tuesday said India's target to play on a supposed Australian vulnerability
South Africa 'Chokers' tag trends on Twitter
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) The hashtag #Chokers became a trending topic on Twitter, as South Africa relived the tag losing their World Cup semi-final bout against New Zealand at Eden Park here on
S.African captain De Villiers regrets missing easy chances
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) South African skipper AB de Villiers on Tuesday rued the missed chances that eventually cost his side the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at the Eden Park.South
Perfect time to beat Australia: Kohli
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Keeping in mind their winless performance against Australia this summer, India vice-captain Virat Kohli said on Tuesday that it is the perfect time to beat the co-hosts and
After the Auckland humdinger, SCG gets ready (Column: Just Sport)
Hitting a six off the last delivery to win a match is a norm in the Twenty20 madness, but to do it in a World Cup semifinal, a batsman must have arms of steel and stay icy cool under pressure.The
Winning six was best shot of my career: Elliott
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) New Zealand’s hero of the cricket World Cup semifinal Grant Elliott said on Tuesday that the winning six he struck off South Africa's Dale Steyn is the best shot he
No idea what to do from here, says De Villiers
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) A dejected South Africa captain AB de Villiers on Tuesday said he has no clue what he and his team will do here on after they were knocked out of the cricket World Cup by
Tendulkar congratulates New Zealand
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulated New Zealand for making it to the World Cup final after the Black Caps beat South Africa by four wickets (Duckworth/Lewis) in
Elliott dedicates victory to New Zealand fans
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Johannesburg-born New Zealand batsman Grant Elliott dedicated his team’s stunning victory over South Africa to the home fans who were present at the Eden Park here
We will remember this forever: McCullum
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) An ecstatic New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum believes his team and everyone who witnessed the edge-of-the-seat cricket World Cup semifinal match against South Africa
Dhoni knows how to win World Cups: Vaughan
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Tuesday said that though both India and Australia have a 50-50 chance, one cannot rule out the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-factor when
New Zealand beat S. Africa, Book first berth in final
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Grant Elliot (84 not out) helped New Zealand reach their first ever cricket World Cup final as they overcame a spirited South Africa by four wickets via D/L method in a
Australia favourites against India: Brett Lee
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) One of the fastest bowlers of all time Brett Lee on Tuesday said that Australia will come out as the winners in the cricket World Cup semifinal against India at the Sydney
Will return to form soon: Finch
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Australian opener Aaron Finch, in the midst of a lean patch with the bat, insisted on Tuesday that he will return to form soon, possibly against India in their cricket World
Tough to beat India: Finch
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Ahead of their World Cup semi-final clash on Thursday, Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch said on Tuesday that India would be a tough hurdle to overcome at the Sydney
Pacers hold key to India's World Cup fortune
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) The success story of the Indian pacers in the ongoing World Cup has not only warmed the hearts of fans but also raised the hopes about the country retaining the coveted
India-Australia match ticket prices soar
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The prices of tickets for the India vs Australia semifinal match of the cricket World Cup have shot up following a high demand for the blockbuster clash.The high-octane
Du Plessis, de Villiers fire Proteas to 281/5
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Faf du Plessis (82) and captain AB de Villiers (65 not out) took South Africa to 281/5 in 43 overs against New Zealand in the rain-curtailed first semifinal of the
Rain stops South Africa-New Zealand semi-final
Auckland, March 24 (IANS) Rain has halted play in the South Africa-New Zealand cricket World Cup semi-final at the Eden Park here on Tuesday.South Africa were batting at 216/3 after 38 overs with
All eyes on SCG curator ahead of India-Australia clash
Sydney, March 23 (IANS) Tom Parker, the unassuming Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) curator, has become the most wanted man here in the lead-up to Thursday's high voltage World Cup semi-final clash
