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Cricket
Mon, February 14 2011
Bayliss wants Murali fresh for World Cup
Sri Lankan coach Trevor Bayliss stressed the need for veteran off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan to be fresh for Sri Lanka’s World Cup bid.
Sat, February 12 2011
Guptill slams century as New Zealand pip Ireland
Martin Guptill slammed a century as New Zealand beat Ireland by 32 runs in a World Cup warm-up played at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday. Guptill hit a determined 130 after the New Zealand were inserted in by Ireland. James Franklin, Jesse Ryder and Ross Taylor also made useful contributions which helped the Black Caps to post an imposing score of 311 for 6 off its allotted fifty overs.
Sat, February 12 2011
Sri Lanka, West Indies post emphatic wins in World Cup warm-ups
Sri Lanka notched up a massive 156 run win over minnows Netherlands in a World Cup warm-up game at at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on Saturday. Set 352 for victory, the Dutch were never in the hunt and folded up for 195 in 47.3 overs.
Sat, February 12 2011
Don’t underestimate Pakistan, warns Afridi
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi warned World Cup rivals not to underestimate his team, saying the players had turned a new leaf after the match-fixing scandal.
Sat, February 12 2011
Murali hopes to end on World Cup high
Record-breaking Sri Lankan bowler Muttiah Muralitharan goes into his fourth and final World Cup praying that he ends his glorious international career on a high. "My role for this World Cup is to take as many wickets as possible," says the 38-year-old off-spinner. "I just want to focus on my performance and not think about anything else. My aim is to put up my best for Sri Lanka."
Sat, February 12 2011
Share of controversies at World Cups
From an absurd '21 runs to win off one ball' equation in 1992 to a final played in virtual darkness in 2007, the World Cup has had more than its fair share of controversies.
Sat, February 12 2011
South Africa notch up eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe
South Africa pulled off a facile eight wicket victory over Zimbabwe in a World Cup warm-up game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.
Sat, February 12 2011
Castrol India signs up Brett Lee as brand ambassador
By CricketCountry Staff
Castrol India today announced the signing of Australian speedster Brett Lee as their global brand ambassador for the next two years. In his role as Castrol’s Brand Ambassador, Brett Lee will spearhead Castrol’s above the line and below the line brand activities including its initiatives in the digital space.
Sat, February 12 2011
West Indies, Sri Lanka bat first in World Cup warm-ups
Kenya captain Jimmy Kamande won the toss and put West Indies into bat in a World Cup warm-up game at the R Premadasa Stadium here on Saturday. In another game, Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara won the toss and opted to bat first against Netherlands at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.
Fri, February 11 2011
Wives, girlfriends all set to spice up the World Cup
Action in the World Cup will not be limited to the field with the wives and girlfriends of players all set to add sparkle to the showpiece event. Cricket WAGS may not have as high a profile as their glitzier football counterparts, but the game boasts its fair share of beauty.