Cricket

Eight years ago, Sri Lanka lost by 53 runs to Kenya as the unheralded Africans went on to reach the semi-finals.

As South Africa’s Dale Steyn, JP Duminy and Imran Tahir nurse injuries, team management says nothing to worry about

Former captain Ramiz Raja says the 1992 champions have an equal chance of winning the showpiece event.

Injury-ravaged West Indies will have plenty to play for when they take on an inspired Netherlands.

Pakistan may have lost the rights to host the World Cup but there is no shortage of fan fever gripping the country.

India and England tied a thrilling World Cup clash here on Sunday

England tied with India at 338/8 in their World Cup Group B match.

Afridi fined 20% of his match fee, while team mates will lose 10% for their slow over rate against Sri Lanka.

Rampant cricket fever means that every man has an opinion on the team’s performance, stamina, groin injuries etc!

Sri Lanka might play their main strike bowler Lasith Malinga in the next group match against Kenya.

The weather threat that was hanging over the big match between India and England on Sunday has apparently passed.

The controversy has caused a rift between the ICC and local organisers.

Sehwag will play today despite suffering a bruised rib in the lead up to the Group B match.

Bangladesh captain remains positive for future matches.

The England opener has scored 3,556 runs in 111 One-Day Internationals with seven hundreds and 21 half-centuries.

Most Sri Lankan fans believe that their national team should tour Pakistan in order to promote international cricket.

With lethal fast-bowling Akhtar’s reply to his criticis was brutal as he reached speeds he was once renowned for.

Captain Shahid Afridi says Pakistan have sent out a clear message of intent to their World Cup rivals.

Pakistan win the match by 11 runs.

England's in-form opening bowler Stuart Broad expected to recover in time for the Group B showdown.

The hard-hitting opener was struck by a delivery from a net bowler and did not bat again.

Defending champions rack up 25th consecutive World Cup victory.

The R Premadasa Stadium looks set to host the crunch Group A match between the hosts and Pakistan today.

The most important aspect of the win against Kenya was the positive body language shown by Shahid Afridi’s team.

Bangladesh stung flat-footed Ireland to resurrect their World Cup campaign with a 27-run victory.

Akram suggests batting changes and Imran Khan wants team to play with four specialist bowlers.

Experienced Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene oh his blog insists Pakistan are potential champions.

Capacity 35,000-crowd expected to fill Premadasa stadium for Sri Lanka and Pakistan's crucial World Cup clash.

Australia compound the miseries of rivals New Zealand by notching up a seven-wicket victory in their World Cup match.

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy insists his beleaguered side have the potential to beat anyone.

Virender Sehwag suffered an injury scare when he was struck on the left side of his ribs in the nets.

Police and elite security forces in Bangladesh have been warned against "loitering" and watching cricket.

Captain Shahid Afridi says his team was ready for the challenge.

Ahmed Shehzad’s slumber in the middle against Kenya saw him score just one off 18 deliveries.

Bopara says England can trouble India.

After announcing themselves at the World Cup, the players look to the vital clash tomorrow.

Teams to face each other in key World Cup match today.

If Afridi bats at the top and brings in Wahab Riaz as an opening bowler, we might have a chance against Sri Lanka.

Yuvraj picked up a minor injury on his hand after being hit by a delivery from bowler Shanthakumaran Sreesanth.

Imran Tahir's four-wicket haul on debut for South Africa sparked off the West Indies collapse in Delhi.

On Twitter this week, Pakistani and Indian celebrities are obsessing over the cricket world cup.

Sri Lanka, Pakistan slip out of their comfort zone to face each other in a subcontinent Group A "derby".

We have played Muralitharan well in the past, says Misbahul Haq.

Pakistan will look to blunt Lasith Malinga and wily off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan in their Group A encounter.

Police clashed with thousands of fans queuing for the 7,000 tickets put on sale for India's match with England.

Muralitharan is playing his fourth and final World Cup. He retired from Tests in July last year.

Zimbabwe have lined up international visits from Bangladesh, Pakistan and New Zealand in 2011.

The system is making its World Cup debut in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

Ponting agrees to pay for damages after he smashes a dressing room television set.

West Indies ready for ‘beatable’ South Africa today.