cricket-newsFather questions Yuvraj's omission from World Cup squad
Chandigarh, Feb 16 (IANS) On a day when cricketer Yuvraj Singh was picked up by Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Daredevils for a whopping Rs.16 crore, his father Yograj Singh Monday
India's victory over Pakistan sparks clash in UP district
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) Members of two communities clashed in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh after India defeated Pakistan in an ICC World Cup 2015 group match, police said Monday.Cricket
Ireland's Stirling hopeful for another win
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) Adjudged Man-of-the-Match for his match winning knock of 92 runs against the West Indies in their World Cup opener here Monday, Ireland’s Paul Stirling is
We gave away too many runs: Holder
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder Monday rued his choice of field setting for leaking too many runs in the middle overs to hand minnows Ireland an emphatic
India, Pakistan cricket fans come to blows
Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) Four people were injured when a brawl broke out between cricket fans watching the India-Pakistan World Cup match at a club in Sydney, media reported Monday.Police said the
Sammy, Mooney fined for inappropriate language
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies batsman Darren Sammy and Ireland bowler John Mooney were Monday fined 30 percent of their match fees for violating Level 1 Article 2.1.4 of the
Ireland can qualify for knock-outs: Porterfield
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) Ireland captain William Porterfield said Monday they can qualify for the knock-out stage and are on the right track in achieving their objective after stunning
First-ball failure places Watson in firing line
Canberra, Feb 16 (IANS) If Shane Watson's place in Australia's One-Day International (ODI) cricket squad was in jeopardy prior to the team's opening World Cup match Saturday, a first-ball duck in
Windies Skipper blames bowlers for Ireland loss
Nelson (New Zealand), Feb 16 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder blamed his bowlers for their shocking loss against minnows Ireland during a Pool B encounter of the cricket World Cup at the
India deserved to win against Pakistan
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Cricketers - past and present - Sunday lauded India for their superlative performance against Pakistan, saying they were the better side at the Adelaide Oval and thoroughly
Well played, congrats - greetings fill Twitter on India win
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Congratulations poured in on social media as soon as India beat arch rival Pakistan in a World Cup pool match, with President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra
Misbah Blames Batting Collapse for Loss
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq rued losing wickets at regular intervals in the middle overs and blamed the batting collapse for his team's 76-run loss against India in a
India keep it 6-0 in World Cups against Pakistan
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) India had won all their previous five meetings against Pakistan in the World Cup and it was no different Sunday as the defending champions defeated their neighbours by 76
Dhoni Pleased with India's Performance
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni praised his team for producing a commendable performance as the defending champions began their World Cup title defence in style,
One of the biggest wins of my career: Kohli
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) India's match-winner against Pakistan during Sunday's Pool B World Cup game here, Virat Kohli said the victory is “one of the biggest” wins in his career as the
India keep it 6-0 in World Cups against Pakistan
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) India had won all their previous five meetings against Pakistan in the World Cup and it was no different Sunday as the defending champions defeated their neighbours by 76
'Well played', PM tweets his congrats to victorious Indian team
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his congratulations to the Indian cricket team for its victory over Pakistan in a World Cup pool match in Adelaide."Congrats Team
World Cup: India vs Pakistan, Scoreboard
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) Following is the scoreboard of the Pool B match between India and Pakistan in the ICC World Cup at the Adelaide Oval here Sunday.India:Rohit Sharma c Misbah-ul-Haq b Sohail
World Cup: India beat Pakistan by 76 runs
Adelaide, Feb 15 (IANS) India defeated Pakistan by 76 runs in their first Pool B match of the World Cup at the Adelaide Oval here Sunday.India rode on vice-captain Virat Kohli's 107 to score 300/7.
Duminy encouraged me during match-winning stand: Miller
Hamilton, Feb 15 (IANS) South Africa's match-winner against Zimbabwe during Sunday's pool game in the World Cup, left-handed batsman David Miller Sunday said he and J.P. Duminy continued to
