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  We Were Gutted After World Cup Loss, Says Murali

  Cricket | April 06, 2011 17:21 IST

  Colombo, Apr 6: "We were gutted", Muttiah Muralitharan said today about Sri Lanka's defeat by India in the World Cup final, a match he had hoped to be the grand finale of his career during

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  Sachin Fan Hangs Himself Near Mysore

  Cricket | April 06, 2011 17:00 IST

  Pandavapura, Karnataka, Apr 6: Sujay, a diehard fan of batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar, was so much depressed on Saturday after Sachin was out during the World Cup final, that he hanged himself from a ceiling

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  Cup Dream Born Of 2007 Disaster, Says Sachin

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 19:28 IST

  New Delhi, Apr 5: India's victorious, record-breaking batsman Sachin Tendulkar said on Tuesday he started dreaming of the World Cup after a humiliating first-round exit in the last edition in the Caribbean.  "That (winning the

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  Biased ICC, Toothless PCB Cost Pak The World Cup: Report

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 19:20 IST

  Islamabad, Apr 5: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has accomplished its mission by not letting Pakistan have their best bowlers- Muhammad Aamir and Muhammad Asif- at their disposal during the 2011 World Cup, a Pakistani

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  Maharashtra Assembly Recommends Bharat Ratna For Tendulkar

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 19:23 IST

  Mumbai, Apr 5: Congratulating the Indian cricket team for winning the World Cup, Maharashtra assembly on Tuesday recommended to the Centre that batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar be conferred 'Bharat Ratna', the country's highest civilian award.

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  ICC's Move 'An Absolute Disgrace': Porterfield

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 19:13 IST

  London, Apr 5: Enraged by the ICC's decision to cut the number of teams in the 2015 World Cup to 10, the Irish cricket authorities and captain William Porterfield said the move is an "absolute

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  Harbhajan Hits Out At Critics

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 17:22 IST

  Jallandhar, Apr 5: Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh today hit out at those who have criticised his patchy performance in the World Cup, asserting that he ought to be praised and not ridiculed.Harbhajan, who took 9 wickets

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  Sachin's Presence Made The Difference, Says Srikkanth

  Cricket | April 05, 2011 9:45 IST

  Mumbai, April 5 : India's chief selector Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who has a rare double of winning the World Cup as a player and selector, told the Mumbai newspaper DNA that it was Sachin's presence which

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  Sachin Vs Murali - A Farewell Battle To Cherish

  Cricket | March 31, 2011 16:19 IST

  Mumbai, Mar 31: Legends Sachin Tendulkar and Muttiah Muralitharan face-off in a mouth-watering duel for the last time when India and Sri Lanka clash in the World Cup final on Saturday. The contest

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  Multi-Layer Security In Mumbai Ahead Of WC Final

  Cricket | March 31, 2011 22:33 IST

  Mumbai, Mar 31: An unprecedented three-tier security cover to maintain vigil over land, air and water has been put in place in the metropolis, turning it into a fortress, ahead of Saturday's World Cup final

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  Mohali SF Will Build Bridge Between India And Pakistan: ICC

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 23:02 IST

  Colombo, Mar 28: The ICC chief executive Haroon Lorgat today said that the World Cup semi-final clash between India and Pakistan would help in building bridge between the two countries who have not played a

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  Yuvraj Need To Keep His Cool On Home Turf: Ganguly

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 21:12 IST

  Kolkata, Mar 28: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly today said in-form Yuvraj Singh will have to keep his cool when he comes out to bat in front of his home crowd in the high-voltage World

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  Sahara May Dilute Some Stake In Pune Warriors

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 16:48 IST

  Boston, Mar 28: Sahara Group Chief Subrata Roy has said he will consider reducing his stake in IPL team Pune Warriors, which he acquired for USD 370 million, and indicated there will be no infusion

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  We Will Rip Through Indian Top Order, Says Umar Gul

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 16:42 IST

  Mohali, Mar 28: Speedster Umar Gul today upped the ante ahead of the much-anticipated India-Pakistan World Cup semifinal clash, saying that his side has the edge in bowling attack and would look to rip through

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  I've To Consider My Future As ODI Captain, Says Strauss

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 12:16 IST

  London, Mar 27: Andrew Strauss today said he will have to take a call on his future as England's One-day captain after his side's humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the World Cup quarterfinals

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  Flower Lashes Out At His Batsmen For œPlaying With Fear

  Cricket | March 27, 2011 22:03 IST

  Colombo, Mar 27: England team director Andy Flower has lashed out at his batsmen for "playing with fear" during their World Cup quarterfinal loss against Sri Lanka here.He also gave a divergent view with his

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  Indian Focus On Yuvraj As He Reaches Home Ground

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 12:16 IST

  Mohali, Mar 27: Yuvraj Singh started the World Cup assured of a place in the playing eleven but unsure of his role and batting position in India's powerful team.By the time he reached his home

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  Tendulkar, India Squad Practice At Semi-final Venue

  Cricket | March 28, 2011 12:16 IST

  Mohali, Mar 27: India's World Cup squad was greeted by a crowd of about 150 fans as they arrived Sunday for their first training session at the PCA Stadium ahead of Wednesday's much-hyped semifinal against

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  India-Pakistan Creates Frantic Clamor For Tickets

  Cricket | March 27, 2011 20:53 IST

  Mohali, Mar 27: Kuldip Singh has been waiting outside the ticket office of the PCA Stadium for three days straight, ever since his beloved India team beat Australia to set up a World Cup semifinal

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  Mohali Would Have Suited Australia, Not India : Telegraph

  Cricket | March 27, 2011 18:46 IST

  London, March 27 : The Daily Telegraph's perceptive columnist Scyld Berry writes: "It is strange, on the surface, that what is sure to be the most widely watched cricket match of all time – and