Cricket

Aussies eyeing a thumping win over Canada on Wednesday as the race to top the group heats up.

It is not often that a match-winning performance on the cricket field gets overlooked.

A defeat against West Indies will signal the end of England's World Cup campaign.

Victory against the defending champions Australia will give Pakistan confidence, feels the coach.

Duminy missed out on his first World Cup hundred by a run.

Pakistan's match against Australia is purely academic but a victory is still vital as we need a confidence boost.

Coach Waqar Younis looks for team 'momentum' by beating the world champions.

Australia head into their last group match knowing it is likely the last time they can tinker with their line-up.

Afridi says his team were happy to play their knockout stage matches in India.

Dutch captain Peter Borren blames poor batting for the six-wicket loss to Bangladesh.

Ireland vows to will play with usual attacking flair when they clash with South Africa.

Play was delayed by 10 minutes due to rain right after Zimbabwe opted to bat first under grey skies.

Kayes shines as hosts register resounding win.

Porterfield reprimanded for umpire outburst.

Intikhab feels the players spend too much time on physical exercises while their minds are blank.

Asad Shafiq enjoyed a memorable World Cup debut as he stroked an unbeaten 78.

In-form batsman Ross Taylor and opener Brendon McCullum fire the Black Caps into the World Cup quarter-finals.

Reigning champions Australia ease into the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Bangladesh will seek to boost their run-rate when they tackle winless Netherlands.

Pakistan’s fear of experimenting looks set to save Kamran Akmal from the axe for the clash against Zimbabwe.

Indian cinemas make alternate arrangements to deal with decreased attendance.

Kenya, chasing 325 for an unlikely win, were held to 264 for six for their fifth defeat in as many group matches.

Black Caps into the World Cup quarter-finals after a thumping 97-run win in Mumbai.

Afridi positive of wrapping up quarter-final spot despite another twist in the ongoing Akmal brothers soap opera.

Unbeaten so far, Australia looks to silence their critics who claim this team the weakest in four tournaments.

Vettori to miss match against Canada today.

Another Taylor looks to cause mayhem against Pakistan tomorrow.

Ponting refuses to gloat over England misfortune.

South Africa prevail in World Cup thriller as Steyn bags five-wicket haul.

Some sections of the Pakistani media have accused him of feigning injury to save Kamran.

Dale Steyn led South Africa's fightback with a maiden five-wicket haul to restrict India to 296.

Pakistan believe the heavy defeat to New Zealand will not derail their confidence.

Ireland falter despite Joyce’s heroics.

Dilshan hits out at false accusations.

Younger Akmal sits out practice session in Kandy.

South Africa face tough test in blockbuster today.

"The unpredictability is something that stands us in good stead," Smith said.

Bangladesh's ninth-wicket pair sends England crashing to two-wicket defeat.

World Cup fever now moves to commercial theatre with artistes adopting cricket jokes as a part of their performance.

Opener Devon Smith hit a maiden one-day century and Kieron Pollard smacked 94 off just 55 balls.

Umar Akmal suffers finger injury during practice; scans reveal no fracture.

India rely on Kirsten as Lee aims to bowl fast.

Ireland's injured Johaston doubtful for today's clash.

England refuse to announce Strauss' opening partner for match.

Younger Akmal in line to replace error prone wicket keeper.

Wayward bowlers needed a wake-up call, says assistant coach.

Opening batsman plunders Zimbabwe's bowling before snaring four wickets as hosts win by 139 runs in the World Cup.

Kamran Akmal has to be dropped. The wicket keeper, in name if not deed, was the chief villain in our heavy loss.

Who rules the world was originally sung by Kasey Carlone during 1992 when we brought World Cup glory to our country.

Afridi says Pakistan are still well-placed to reach the quarter finals.