Cricket

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.

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.