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West Indies
Thu, February 17 2011
India seek to break the hosts’ curse
India are well used to carrying the hopes of millions of cricket fans but now they will also try to overturn the weight of history by becoming the first main host nation to win the World Cup.
Wed, February 16 2011
ICC demands changes after chaos at Premadasa Stadium
International cricket chiefs Wednesday demanded that stadium bosses in Colombo make changes to ensure there is no repeat of chaotic scenes during a World Cup warm-up match.
Wed, July 02 2014
‘Big Bird’ Joel Garner swoops on helpless England in 1979 World Cup
West Indies’ Joel Garner took five wickets against England in the 1979 World Cup final.
Mon, February 14 2011
West Indies determined to silence critics, says Sarwan
Recalled West Indies batsman Ramnaresh Sarwan declared Monday that his side was determined to silence critics who have predicted an embarrassing World Cup flop.
Tue, July 01 2014
When ‘Supercat’ Clive Lloyd tore into the Kangaroos
Clive Lloyd epitomised a near-perfect example of leading from the front.
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
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.
Mon, March 10 2014
SA captain Graeme Smith demands consistency from team
By CricketCountry Staff Chennai, February 10, 2011 South Africa skipper Graeme Smith said Thursday his team needed to show consistency and to peak at the right time to be successful in the World Cup. “It’s going to be a tense and exciting tournament. If we keep the confidence going and...
Fri, March 07 2014
Dhoni says India can cope with pressure
Team is well-equipped to handle the pressure of playing in a World Cup in front of home crowds.
Fri, March 07 2014
The most unforgettable day in Indian cricket history
India won by 43 runs. Bookmaker put India’s chances of winning the World Cup at 66:1.