Cricket

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.

Management decides not to press panic button.

Watson is conscious of over-exertion due to past injuries.

Zimbabwe vow to give Pakistan tough time.

Sri Lanka go in today’s game with five points from four games after wins over Kenya and Canada.

Yuvraj Singh scored a match-winning 51 not out as India pulled off a five-wicket win.

Indian authorities say they have taken measures to ensure that the high-profile tournament undergoes safely.

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Tahir unsure if he will play against India.

Khaled Mehmud believes Bangladesh need not concentrate on winning but rather should focus on restoring lost pride.

Waqar rules out dropping Kamran, says team cannot make such a change and panic.

Rashid Latif, Moin Khan, Sarfraz Nawaz and emotional fans blame Akmal for Pakistan's defeat against New Zealand.

Imran Khan advises team not to panic or else their "World Cup campaign will be in tatters".

Waqar emphasises that panicking is not the way forward, Pakistan should not worry.

Flower declines to reveal Strauss’ new opening partner.

Netherlands face uphill task against in-form hosts.