Archive for April 12th, 2007

World Cup: Ireland vs New Zealand Match Review

Though some major upsets have added a strong shade of sensation in any match between a minnow and…

Unconvincing England battle past Bangladesh

England have done what neither India nor South Africa could manage: they have beaten Bangladesh. …

Two worthy winners press their claims

If there had been a pre-tournament poll of matches to whet the appetite, it’s a safe bet that New Zealand against Sri Lanka - two nations overshadowed to the point of parody by brasher neighbours - would not have set many pulses racing. Suddenly, however, their clash in Grenada on Thursday is being viewed in […]

Sun sets on Lara’s one-day career

West Indies’ last two World Cup games are shaping up as a valedictory to the captain Brian Lara, …

Tournament is too long - World Cup chief

Chris Dehring, the World Cup chief executive, has conceded the seven-week tournament is too long …

Under-used Symonds eyes long stay

Andrew Symonds might be suffering from a lack of batting time as Australia’s top order dominates …

Woolmer’s room footage reviewed deeply

Experts in Britain are taking a deeper look at the footage of the closed circuit television (CCTV…

Even prayers can’t save West Indies now

West Indies tried everything. Pace, spin, their entire 15-man squad and even a mid-tournament hol…

Fearsome reputation carried over to big-time cricket

Lasith Malinga was the surprise selection for Sri Lanka’s tour to Australia in 2004, though he …

Remember the CB Series, says Ian Bell

Ian Bell wants his teammates to rediscover the secret of their one-day success in Australia so th…