Mitchell Marsh confident of filling in Faulkner's shoes
Melbourne, Feb 9 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh Monday said he is “pretty confident” of filling in for injured James Faul
Sri Lankan super-fan arrives in Australia
Christchurch, Feb 9 (IANS) Gayan Senanayaka is the super-fan of the Sri Lanka cricket side, attending over 200 games at home and abroad. Now, follo
Sri Lankans turn heroes in eventful 1996 edition (World Cup special)
Sri Lanka became the first host nation and the third South Asian team to lift the World Cup trophy in 1996, marked by huge spectator attendance, tho
Unpredictable Pakistan look to revisit 1992 triumph (World Cup team profile)
Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) The last time the World Cup was held in Australia and New Zealand, a certain Imran Khan-led Pakistan side clinched its maiden
Omission of Pollard, Bravo huge loss for Windies: Skipper Holder
Sydney, Feb 8 (IANS) West Indies captain Jason Holder has admitted that the absence of experienced duo Kieron Pollard and Dwayne Bravo is a "huge l
Australia beat India in World Cup warm-up match
Adelaide, Feb 8 (IANS) India were beaten by 106 runs by hosts Australia in their first warm-up match for the World Cup here Sunday.Chasing a huge ta
New Zealand gung-ho for World Cup: Taylor
Christchurch, Feb 8 (IANS) New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor Sunday exuded optimism about his team's chances for the World Cup, having hit upon a ric
Former NZ Skipper Fleming to Participate in World Cup opening ceremony
Christchurch, Feb 8 (IANS) Former New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming will take part in a theatrical show at the opening ceremony for the W
Not overawed by pressure, says Sri Lanka's Malinga
Christchurch, Feb 8 (IANS) Sri Lanka's premier pacer Lasith Malinga claimed Sunday he wasn't overawed by the task of leading his team's bowling uni
Amarnath worried over India's failure to adapt to Australian pitches
Kolkata, Feb 7 (IANS) Expressing concern over the Indian players failure to adapt to Australian playing conditions even after spending more than t
Injured pacer Ishant ruled out of World Cup
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) India pacer Ishant Sharma has been ruled out of the 2015 World Cup due to a knee injury.He is expected to return to India next w
I'm not egotistical: Australia's Maxwell
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has expressed his unhappiness at being the subject of regular criticism and not being v
England can win World Cup: Skipper Morgan
Melbourne, Feb 7 (IANS) England skipper Eoin Morgan insisted Saturday that his side is capable of winning the World Cup if they are at their very b
Malinga best death bowler: England batsmen
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) England’s premier batting trio of Jos Buttler, Gary Ballance and Moeen Ali have unanimously declared Lasith Malinga of S
Bangladesh fans deserve more from team: Dravid
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid said Saturday that the Bangladesh cricket team has given very few "positive stories" for
Don't write off India's chances: Clarke
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Australia captain Michael Clarke has warned against writing off India's chances to defend the World Cup despite their poor f
Wearing the Indian Jersey a huge Motivation: Rohit Sharma
Adelaide, Feb 7 (IANS) Having missed the 2011 edition of the World Cup, India’s right-handed batsman Rohit Sharma Saturday sounded motivated
Adaptability will be Key to India's Success: Dhoni
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) Indian skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni Saturday said adaptability will be the key to success for the defending champions in the c
Bangladesh look for transition to next level (World Cup team profile)
Sydney, Feb 7 (IANS) The 'Tigers', as they are affectionately called by the fans, have not quite roared in the international cricket yet, but pundi
Shane Warne's son Jackson takes a hat-trick
Melbourne, Feb 7 (IANS) Australia spin legend Shane Warne's son Jackson proved he is a chip of the old block Saturday, claiming a hat-trick playing
