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Chennai
Fri, March 18 2011
Fear of World Cup embarrassment inspired England: Strauss
By Julian Guyer
England captain Andrew Strauss said the fear of more World Cup embarrassment had been a key motivating factor as his side stayed alive after a thrilling 18-run win over the West Indies. Thursday's success at the Chidambaram Stadium meant England retained a shot at the quarter-finals -- which they will be in if South Africa, already through to the last eight, beat Bangladesh on Saturday.
Fri, March 18 2011
West Indies coach happy with team’s performance
By Julian Guyer
West Indies coach Ottis Gibson believes there are signs of life inside Caribbean cricket despite a shattering loss to England which could spell the end of their World Cup campaign. Thursday's 18-run defeat handed England a lifeline and the West Indies a possible must-win assignment against hosts India on Sunday.
Fri, March 18 2011
Tredwell ‘glad’ to have passed pressure test
By Julian Guyer
James Tredwell labelled the circumstances of his World Cup debut as "the toughest you can get" as he helped England stay alive in the tournament. The 29-year-old off-spinner was summoned from the sidelines and responded in style with a superb return of four for 48 as England defeated the West Indies by 18 runs in a must-win Group B clash.
Thu, March 17 2011
England pull off narrow 18-run victory over West Indies
By CricketCountry Staff
Ravi Bopara dismissed Suleiman Benn for 1 as England beat West Indies by 18 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Thu, March 17 2011
England win toss, opt to bat against West Indies
By CricketCountry Staff
England captain Andrew Strauss won the toss and opted to bat against West Indies in their crucial World Cup Group B match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Thu, March 17 2011
It’s now or never for England
England head into their final Group B match against the West Indies on Thursday knowing defeat will send them crashing out of the World Cup. Even victory may not be enough for Andrew Strauss's men to go through to the knockout stages, with England having to rely on other results going their way.
Tue, March 15 2011
Team India skips practice session
Smarting from a nail-biting defeat at the hands of South Africa in their fifth World Cup game at Nagpur, Team India sprang a surprise when they did not turn up for a scheduled practice session at the IIT campus ground in Chennai on Tuesday.
Tue, March 15 2011
Strauss, Anderson doubtful for crucial West Indies match
England captain Andrew Strauss and strike bowler James Anderson were in doubt for the key World Cup clash against the West Indies after missing training.
Sun, March 06 2011
England bowled out for 171 by South Africa
By CricketCountry Staff
England were bowled out for 171 by South Africa in their World Cup Group B match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. England innings disintegrated after a fighting 99-run fourth wicket partnership between Jonathan Trott and Ravi Bopara gave their innings some semblance of respectability after left-arm spinner Robin Peterson reduced them to 15 for 3 in five overs.
Sun, March 06 2011
Strauss hopes to catch South Africa napping
By Julian Guyer
England captain Andrew Strauss hopes South Africa will take his team lightly following their shock defeat by Ireland when they face the Group B leaders in a World Cup pool match Sunday.