Cricket

An India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final is the most appetising prospect to emerge from a month of preliminary matches.

Pakistan battle it out against the West Indies where a defeat means a return ticket home.

World Cup quarter-finals will still feature the world's eight top-ranked teams.

The win over Australia was truly momentous for it not only enabled us to top our group, it ended their unbeaten run.

The visas were issued after due security checks were made by the immigration office and various security agencies.

Who profits when cricket fever hits the masses?

The 2011 iteration of the cricket World Cup promises to be a batter’s and bettor’s paradise.

Bitter rivals are on a World Cup collision course after they overcome quarter-final hurdles.

Posting a crushing 161-run win in last group match.

West Indies crushed with an 80-run defeat in the last World Cup group match.

Batsman feels England’s best is yet to come.

Pakistan coach thinks players should walk if out.

Former captains call for Ajmal’s inclusion.

Afridi is proving to be an inspirational leader for the Pakistan team.

Craig Ervine, Vusimuzi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu cracked impressive half-centuries.

Tendulkar's hopes of scoring his 100th international hundred end in disappointment as he gets dismissed for just two.

India captain MS Dhoni wants his side to learn the harsh lessons.

Zimbabwe are desperate to prove they belong with cricket’s big beasts.

Sri Lanka’s senior players are paving the path for youngsters to follow at the World Cup, says Sangakkara.

Bangladesh were sent crashing out of the World Cup by merciless South Africa.

Shakibal Hasan apologises to his nation’s cricket-crazy fans after the Tigers crash out of the World Cup.

Paceman Umar Gul claimed three victims as Pakistan beat Australia by four wickets.

Pakistan win by 4 wickets, ending Australia's victory streak stretching back to the 1999 tournament.

Paul Stirling smashes explosive century as Ireland post emphatic six-wicket victory over the Netherlands.

Veteran spinner Muttiah Muralitharan shrugs off a worrying injury scare to take four wickets.

Graeme Smith does not expect another shock World Cup loss at Bangladesh’s hands.

Ricky Ponting’s men yearn for tough opposition ahead of the knock-outs and as they take on Pakistan.

Even an entertaining clash can be overshadowed by a trivial matter that is the team-sheet.

Muralitharan shrugs off injury scare to help Sri Lanka defeat New Zealand by 112 runs.

Afridi says that Akhtar’s decision to retire from cricket was the right decision.

Media reports in Pakistan said Shoaib had angrily kicked his team mate after Akmal dropped Ross Taylor twice.

All-rounder Paul Stirling cracks a 72-ball 101 as Ireland complete their World Cup campaign on a winning note.

Inzamam urges team not to forget their late English coach Bob Woolmer if they go on to win the tournament.

Afridi says he has a definite plan to beat Australia who are on an unbeaten 34-match World Cup streak.

Australia have not lost a single game at the sport's showpiece since defeat to Pakistan at Leeds in World Cup 1999.

Pakistan captain says Shoaib Akhtar's decision to retire will not affect the team when they play Australia.

Salman Butt, Asif and Aamir get unconditional bail.

Kevin O’Brien and Ryan ten Doeschate get their last chance to repeat their big-hitting shows.

Off-spinners James Tredwell and Graeme Swann take seven wickets as England keeps hopes alive.

Mohsin Khan says while the fast-bowler had a “colourful career”, he won the country a lot of matches.

Bearing the smile of a satisfied cricketer Akhtar announces decision to retire from international cricket.

Defending a 243-run total, England came out with a lion-hearted effort to bowl out West Indies for 225 in 44.4 overs.

New Zealand looks to make the most of their last World Cup league match to assure a top-two finish in Group A.

Australia captain says he is looking forward to the champions being tested by Pakistan in their final group match.

Akhtar says Pakistan's last match in the World Cup will be his last match.

World champions cruise to seven-wicket win and the top of Group A.

Smith wants a “complete performance".

Ireland captain buoyant despite team’s exit.

West Indies captain hopes to have inside track in Group B match.

Aqib defends team selection, Razzaq’s role.