We need to raise our standard: Mathews
Feb 22, 2015, at 08:58 pm
Dunedin, Feb 22 (IBNS): After defeating Afghanistan by four wickets, Sri Lankan skipper Anglelo Matthews on Sunday said his team will need to raise 'standards' to compete against the top teams.
Always special to be back at cricket stadiums: Sachin
Feb 22, 2015, at 08:29 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar, who visited the the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where India is playing against South Africa in a crucial group stage match of the World Cup, said it was always 'special' to be back at cricket stadiums.
Shikhar's century help India post 307 -7 against SA
Feb 22, 2015, at 07:01 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Riding on a sensational knock by opener Shikhar Dhawan and a sensible innings by Ajinkya Rahane, India posted a competitive 307 runs for the loss of seven wickets against South Africa in a group stage match of the World Cup here on Sunday.
WC: India post 307-7 against SA
Feb 22, 2015, at 06:31 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) India post 307 for the loss of seven wickets in a group stage match of the World Cup against South Africa here on Sunday.
Sachin visits Melbourne Cricket Ground
Feb 22, 2015, at 06:20 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22(IBNS) Indian batting icon Sachin Tendulkar visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) where India is playing against South Africa in a World Cup group stage match here on Sunday.
Feb 22, 2015, at 05:15 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) Shikhar Dhawan hit a boundary to reach his century in the crucial match of the World Cup against South Africa here on Sunday.
WC: SL beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets
Feb 22, 2015, at 04:59 pm
Dunedin, Feb 22 (IBNS): Sri Lanka avoided registering another mishap in the ongoing World Cup as the Asian side defeated Afghanistan by four wickets here on Sunday.
India elect to bat first after winning toss
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:19 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS): Indian skipper MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first against South Africa in the second match of their World Cup here on Sunday.
India win toss, elect to bat first
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:08 pm
Melbourne, Feb 22 (IBNS) India won the toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in their second match of the group stage of the World Cup here on Sunday.
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I-League: Pune FC held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Goa
Feb 22, 2015, at 04:03 am
Pune, Feb 21 (IBNS) Pune FC were held to 1-1 draw by Sporting Clube de Goa in an I-League Round-7 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.
Fans destroy TV sets after Pakistan's second defeat
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:39 am
Multan. Feb 21 (IBNS): Disappointed after their national side's poor show in the World Cup match against West Indies, angry supporters destroyed television sets in Pakistan's Multan city on Saturday, media reports said.
We need to recover mentally: Misbah
Feb 22, 2015, at 02:19 am
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS): Hammered by West Indies in the second match, Pakistan skipper Misbah-ul-Haq on Saturday said his team need to 'recover mentally' before their World Cup game.
Shoaib Akhtar slams Misbah-ul-Haq
Feb 22, 2015, at 01:56 am
Islamabad, Feb 21 (IBNS) Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar on Saturday slammed national cricket team skipper Misbah-ul-Haq following a pathetic show against West Indies and called him a ' selfish captain'.
Beating SA will give us immense self belief: Kohli
Feb 22, 2015, at 12:39 am
Melbourne, Feb 21 (IBNS): Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has said that the victory against South Africa is crucial as it will give the side 'immense self belief' that they could beat big sides in the knock-out stages.
It's a time for doing: England coach Peter Moores
Feb 21, 2015, at 07:28 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS) After two straight defeats in the first two matches of the World Cup, England coach Peter Moores has said that it is time for his side to 'do something'.
WC: Australia-Bangladesh abandoned
Feb 21, 2015, at 07:16 pm
Brisbane, Feb 21 (IBNS): The World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh here was abandoned without a match being bowled on Saturday.
We needed to make amends after defeat against Ireland: Holder
Feb 21, 2015, at 06:17 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS): Registering a 150 runs win over Pakistan, West Indies skipper Jason Holder said his side needed to make 'amends ' in this match after losing the first encounter of the World Cup against Ireland.
Feb 21, 2015, at 06:07 pm
Christchurch, Feb 21 (IBNS): After being defeated by Ireland in their first match of the World Cup, West Indies bounced back strongly to defeat Asian cricket giant Pakistan by 150 runs here on Saturday.
Spirited Mumbai FC score over Wahingdoh
Feb 21, 2015, at 03:43 am
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IBNS) Mumbai FC showed great character and resilience to record a come from behind 2-1 victory against leaders Royal Wahingdoh, Shillong in a Hero I-League match played under floodlights at the Cooperage ground, Friday.
WC: Cyclone overshadows Aus-Bangladesh contest
Feb 21, 2015, at 02:10 am
Brisbane, Feb 20 (IBNS): Bad weather has cast a doubt over World Cup match between Australia and Bangladesh here on Saturday.
Sunday's contest will be between Indian batsmen and SA's bowlers: Smith
Feb 21, 2015, at 01:52 am
Johannesburg, Feb 20 (IBNS): Former South African Test skipper Graeme Smith feels that Sunday's World Cup clash will be contest between Indian batsmen and South African bowling attack.
I-League: Pune FC look to maintain unbeaten home run; host Sporting Clube de Goa
Feb 20, 2015, at 10:46 pm
Balewadi, Feb 20 (IBNS) Pune FC will be up against Sporting Clube de Goa as they look to build on their unbeaten home run while hoping to get back to winning ways in an I-League Round-7 encounter at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi on Saturday.
Supreme Court allows DD to broadcast World Cup matches
Feb 20, 2015, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IBNS) India's national broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) can beam World Cup cricket matches in which India play free of cost, ruled the Supreme Court on Friday.
World Cup: NZ thrash England by 8 wickets
Feb 20, 2015, at 05:42 pm
Wellington, Feb 20 (IBNS) New Zealand continued their strong performance in the World Cup as skipper Brendon McCullum smashed a 25-ball 77 to help his side beat England in Pool A match here on Friday.
Morgan can handle WC pressure: Mark
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:37 pm
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IBNS): England batting coach Mark Ramprakash feels that there is no better strength of character than skipper Eoin Morgan to handle the pressure of the World Cup.
Hussey feels huge scores is a result of demand for entertainment from various parties.
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:36 pm
Melbourne, Feb 19 (IBNS) Former Australian cricketer Mike Hussey feels that demand for entertainment from various parties have resulted in the increasing benchmark score in one-day international cricket.
Fielding disappoints Zimbabwe skipper Elton Chigumbura
Feb 19, 2015, at 09:13 pm
Nelson,Feb 19 (IBNS): Zimbabwe skipper Elton Chigumbura on Thursday said he was disappointed with his side's fielding during their World Cup match against the UAE.
Australia are favourties: Ponting
Feb 19, 2015, at 08:38 pm
Mumbai, Feb 19 (IBNS): Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting feels that the four-time World Champion side are 'favourites' to clinch the trophy this year.
Can't remember a weaker Pakistan side playing in any of WCs than the one: Javed
Feb 19, 2015, at 08:10 pm
Islamabad, Feb 19 (IBNS): Pakistani batting legend Javed Miandad has said the Pakistani team playing in the current World Cup is a 'weaker' side.
Anil Kumble, Betty Wilson to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame
Feb 19, 2015, at 07:29 pm
Dubai, Feb 19 (IBNS) Anil Kumble, the former India captain and one of the most versatile wrist-spinners to ever play the game, and Betty Wilson, one of the greatest women's cricketers of all-time, will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 match between India and South Africa at the MCG on 22 February, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.