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2011

‘The Master’ Tendulkar seeks World Cup redemption

A billion hearts will beat for Sachin Tendulkar as he attempts to win the World Cup for India in his record-equalling sixth appearance in cricket's showpiece event.

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China, US onlookers at cricket’s big bash

They are the unconquered frontiers of cricket -- giant nations with huge populations, but China and the United States can only look on from the sidelines as battle is joined at the World Cup.

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Canada aim World Cup quarter finals

Canada captain Ashish Bagai said Thursday his team was aiming for an upset win to boost their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup quarter-finals.

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Canada eye venue change in visa impasse

Canada have pleaded with the International Cricket Council to help their three Pakistan-born players obtain visas to enter India for the World Cup which gets underway on February 19.

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World Cup hopefuls, organisers on tightrope

A promo of the upcoming World Cup by the host broadcasters shows players from the 14 participating nations walking a tightrope high in the air to achieve their goal.With reigning champions Australia shedding their prowess and evenly-matched teams facing a treacherous knock-out format, copywriters have already foreseen an unpredictable, wide-open tournament from February 19-April 2.

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World Cup adorns Bombay Stock Exchange

The International Cricket Council marked the 30-day countdown to the World Cup by displaying the tournament's trophy at the Bombay Stock Exchange on Wednesday.ICC president Sharad Pawar, chief executive Haroon Lorgat and tournament director Ratnakar Shetty all rang the opening bell at the BSE to signal the start of the day's trading.

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