cricket-newsCrowe to be inducted into ICC's Hall of Fame Saturday
Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) New Zealand great Martin Crowe will be inducted into the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Hall of Fame during the World Cup match between New Zealand and
Shenwari inspires Afghans to 1-wicket win over Scotland
Dunedin, Feb 26 (IANS) A valiant knock from Samiullah Shenwari (96) inspired Afghanistan to a thrilling one-wicket victory against Scotland in a World Cup Pool A game at the University Oval here
Windies aim to buck recent history against South Africa
Sydney, Feb 26 (IANS) A buoyant West Indies will try to defy a recent run of poor results and extend their winning streak when they take on South Africa in a crucial cricket World Cup Pool B match
We have to continue the good work: Ireland skipper
Brisbane, Feb 25 (IANS) An elated Ireland captain William Porterfield said after the victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a Pool B World Cup contest here Wednesday that they have to keep
We'l take one game at a time: Ireland's Wilson
Brisbane, Feb 25 (IANS) Adjudged man-of-the-match for his 80-run knock against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a World Cup Pool B encounter here Wednesday, Ireland’s Gary Wilson said they
We won't sledge against Australia: NZ coach Hesson
Auckland, Feb 25 (IANS) New Zealand cricket coach Mike Hesson Wednesday insisted his side is not going to sledge to unsettle Australia in their Pool A World Cup encounter here Saturday.The
Australia's Watson hungry to return to form
Auckland, Feb 25 (IANS) Underperforming Shane Watson Wednesday said he feels like ending a run drought when Australia take on New Zealand in a World Cup Pool A game at the Eden Park here on
Irish batsman Joyce survives bail scare
Brisbane, Feb 25 (IANS) In one of the most unusual scenes seen on the cricket ground, Ireland batsman Ed Joyce survived being bowled off an Amjad Javed delivery in a World Cup Pool B encounter
Southee and Boult our best ever new-ball combination: Hadlee
Auckland, Feb 25 (IANS) New Zealand cricket legend Richard Hadlee Wednesday declared the pair of Tim Southee and Trent Boult as the country’s greatest ever new-ball combination.Hadlee who
No charges against Al-Amin from ACSU: BCB president
Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Nazmul Hassan Wednesday said the anti-corruption unit of the International Cricket Council (ICC) has brought in no corruption charges
Anwar's 106 lifts UAE to 278/9 against Ireland
Brisbane, Feb 25 (IANS) In-form Shaiman Anwar's 106 powered the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to 278/9 against Ireland in a World Cup Pool B game at the Gabba here Wednesday.Ireland bowlers had put
Tendulkar, Gayle choose same day for ODI double ton!
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) While their batting styles may not be similar, cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and West Indies' devastating opener Chris Gayle chose the same day -- Feb 24 -- to score
PCB investigates Moin Khan casino controversy
Lahore, Feb 24 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday launched an investigation against chief selector Moin Khan after he was reportedly seen in a Christchurch casino two days before his
Chappell-Hadlee Trophy at stake in Australia-New Zealand clash
Melbourne, Feb 24 (IANS) Saturday’s cricket World Cup clash between co-hosts Australia and New Zealand in Auckland will be more than just the race for quarter-finals and Trans-Tasman bragging
Zimbabwe's target revised to 363 after rain delay
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Zimbabwe's run-target was revised to 363 from 48 overs following a rain delay in their World Cup Pool B encounter against the West Indies at the Manuka Oval here
Rohit's two double-hundreds inspired me: Gayle
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) West Indies opener Chris Gayle, who smashed the first World Cup double-century here Tuesday, said he wanted to get it ever since India's Rohit Sharma scored two of them in
Rain halts play in Windies-Zimbabwe clash
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Rain halted play in the World Cup clash between the West Indies and Zimbabwe at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.Zimabwe were at 18/1 in 2.3 overs while chasing the West Indies'
Gayle whirlwind hits Zimbabwe
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Powered by Chris Gayle's whirlwind 215, the West Indies zoomed to 372/2 against Zimbabwe in a World Cup Pool B encounter at the Manuka Oval here Tuesday.This is the highest
With 215, Gayle scores highest World Cup knock
Canberra, Feb 24 (IANS) Explosive West Indies batsman Chris Gayle scored the highest cricket World Cup score by smashing 215 runs in a Pool B encounter against Zimbabwe at the Manuka Oval here
McCullum a 'threat' to us: Aaron Finch
Auckland, Feb 23 (IANS) Ahead of their Pool A World Cup game here Feb 28, Australian opener Aaron Finch Monday spoke of the threat posed by New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum, terming him to be
