Sri Lanka crush Canada by 210 runs

Updated at: 2120 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 HAMBANTOTA: Sri Lanka recorded victory by a huge margin of 210 runs over Canada in their opening Group A day-night match on the second day of the ICC World Cup 2011 here at the at the Mahinda Rajapakse stadium on Sunday Chasing an improbable target of 333 runs, Canada were all out for 122 runs in 36.5 overs as only...

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Miandad hails Tendulkar on equalling his record

Updated at: 2005 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 KARACHI: Former Pakistan captain Javed Miandad Sunday hailed record-breaking Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar who equalled his record of playing in six World Cup editions.Tendulkar, whose first World Cup was in 1992 which Pakistan won, has now featured in six World Cup tournaments, a record held by Miandad who played...

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Cricket World Cup: Pak team ready despite losing warm-up against Eng, says Alam

Updated at: 1933 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 HAMBANTOTA: Pakistan team manager Intikhab Alam said Sunday his unpredictable team were fully charged up for the World Cup despite losing their last warm-up against England."The boys are confident of launching their World Cup campaign on a positive note," Alam said, after team's arrival from Dhaka. "We want to win all...

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Jayawardene propels Sri Lanka to 332-7

Updated at: 1824 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 HAMBANTOTA: Mahela Jayawardene hit his second World Cup hundred to lead Sri Lanka to 332-7 against Canada on Sunday in their opening Group A clash at the Mahinda Rajapakse stadium.The 33-year-old right-hander scored his 100 off 80 balls for his 13th one-day hundred and added an invaluable 179 for the third wicket with...

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Players not affected by Shiv Sena threats: Waqar Younis

Updated at: 1703 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 DHAKA: Pakistan cricket team coach Waqar Younis said that threats given by Shiv Sena do not affect Pakistan players. They all are fit and have focused all their attention on the gameTalking with media in Dhaka, Waqar said that the players have worked hard for the World Cup and victory is vital to revive cricket in PakistanThe...

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Bowlers played key role in New Zealand win: Vettori

Updated at: 1631 PST,  Sunday, February 20, 2011 CHENNAI: New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori said his team must not lower their guard against tougher opposition after cantering to an easy 10-wicket win over Kenya in the World Cup on Sunday.Kiwi fast bowlers skittled the hapless African nation for 69 in 23.5 overs before knocking off the required runs in just eight...

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