World Cup

Should the measurement criteria change for cricketing performances?

The manner in which statistics are compiled could probably do with some changes.

Dhoni says World Cup schedule may work to India’s favour

India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Wednesday said the schedule of the upcoming World Cup could prove to be a blessing in disguise for his injury-hit team. The scheduling of the six-week tournament was recently slammed as "ridiculous" by top England batsman Kevin Pietersen who said the gaps between games were too long.

Big-hitting Ten Doeschate carries Dutch hopes

The Netherlands enter their fourth World Cup buoyed by some famous wins in the past two years and a powerful batting line-up as they seek to battle past the first round for the first time. The Dutch competed in 1996, 2003 and 2007 but have never beaten an ICC full member country at the 50-over showpiece, although they boast wins over Namibia and Scotland.

Coach Baptiste realistic about Kenya’s World Cup chances

When Eldine Baptiste was appointed Kenya coach in September 2009, he pledged to reverse declining standards and return the country to the top of the ICC Associate pile. Baptiste had the right credentials after many years playing for the West Indies and coaching South African regional sides, Eastern Province and Kwa Zulu, Natal.

World Cup ‘power riots’ worry Dhaka

Bangladesh has ordered electricity companies to show World Cup cricket matches on generator-powered public screens in a bid to prevent protests by irate fans if power cuts disrupt TV broadcasts.

India need to deliver for Tendulkar

By Manoj Vatsyayana

Sachin Tendulkar has been winning matches for India with his amazing batting exploits for more than two decades, and it's time his team clinched the World Cup for him.

Bangladesh chase history on home turf

By Kuldip Lal

Bangladesh will enjoy playing all their six league matches at home in Dhaka and Chittagong, where they have won seven of their last 10 one-dayers and lost just once.

Bangalore to host India vs England World Cup match

The India-England World Cup match on February 27 has been switched from Kolkata to Bangalore.

Australia’s Nathan Bracken calls it quits

Austrlia's Nathan Bracken retires.

Ashes ‘overkill’ threat dismissed

English cricket chiefs were forced to defend themselves from accusations of Ashes overkill on Friday after plans were announced for England and Australia to play 15 Tests against each other in 24 months.