Cricket

A month ago, any suggestion that Afridi could emulate the achievements of Imran Khan would have sounded ridiculous.

World Cup fever grips Ahmedabad as city prepares to host the quarter-final between co-hosts India and Australia.

Waqar says it would be "awesome" if Pakistan was to play India for a place in the final.

Imran Khan says Pakistan must guard against complacency if they want to win the World Cup.

Kiwis bolstered by Vettori’s return against Proteas.

India clash with Australia in second quarter-final.

Ricky Ponting denied he had plans to quit international cricket amid reports he was ready to walk away.

Sri Lanka coach Trevor Bayliss believes off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan will be fit to face England.

Sell-out quarter-final promises great excitement.

Waqar Younis says his team is ready for the challenge of the semi-final.

Afridi, Hafeez shine as West Indies thrashed by 10 wickets in quarter-final.

But cricket is no longer what it used to be. The game has changed beyond recognition.

Pakistan achieve target with 10 wickets and 175 balls to spare.

Five winners will be chosen from the received entries.

South Africa vice-captain wary of Kiwi threat.

Ricky Ponting could be in the final week of his nine-year reign.

Former Australian captain Steve Waugh says old rivals South Africa are no longer the brittle team.

Confident Pakistan take on West Indies in the first quarter-final today.

Yes, I become a ‘lota’. I switch my support to whoever looks to be winning.

The security men fell ill after eating chicken biryani supplied by a local contractor.

Possibility of Australia unleashing a three-pronged pace attack in Ahmedabad.

Pakistan's captain says his immediate focus now is on beating the West Indies.

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.