SL openers set new WC partnership record

Updated at: 1635 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 PALLEKELE: Sri Lanka's Upul Tharanga and Tillakaratne Dilshan set a new record for a first wicket partnership at the World Cup here at the Pallekele International Stadium on Thursday.The duo sailed past the previous best of 194 made by Pakistan's Saeed Anwar and Wajahatullah Wasti against New Zealand in Manchester in...

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ICC approves Tremlett as Broad’s replacement

Updated at: 1529 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 CHITTAGONG: The International Cricket Council on Thursday approved England's giant fast bowler Chris Tremlett as a World Cup replacement for Stuart Broad.Broad was ruled out for the rest of the tournament after suffering a side strain during the six-run win over South Africa in Chennai last Sunday.Tremlett, 29, who was...

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Zimbabwe win toss, put Sri Lanka into bat

Updated at: 1339 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 PALLEKELE: Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura has won the toss and decided to field first against Sri Lanka in their World Cup Group A match here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Thursday.Co-hosts Sri Lanka can seal their place in the knockout stages with a win while Zimbabwe are seeking their second...

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Sri Lanka eye big win to seal quarterfinal berth

Updated at: 1051 PST,  Thursday, March 10, 2011 MUMBAI: Co-hosts Sri Lanka can seal their place in the knockout stages of the World Cup with a win over Zimbabwe in their penultimate match at the Pallekele stadium on Thursday.The loss against Pakistan and the washed-out game against Australia has put Sri Lanka, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the...

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Pietersen's departure is a relief for England

Updated at: 2048 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 a while back then, there was a chance that Kevin Pietersen would become a great cricketer. The time has gone. As he prepared to leave England's World Cup campaign yesterday, 48 hours after it was announced that he would struggle through the tournament, the overwhelming feeling was of relief.His team-mates did not exactly...

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'Heartbroken' Broad sent home as his injury jinx strikes once again

Updated at: 2048 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Stuart Broad's relationship with the cricketing gods must be under severe strain. For the second time this winter he is leaving the England side in the middle of an important series because of injury.Following his breakdown with an abdominal tear during the Ashes, Broad has now sustained a side strain which has forced...

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Sangakkara tells Sri Lanka youth: Be open, be honest, be informed

Updated at: 2048 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara took time off the pitch to speak to hundreds of youths about the importance of knowing the facts about HIV and AIDS. The event was part of the ICC, UNAIDS and UNICEF's 'Think Wise' campaign for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2011. "You need to educate yourself and become more aware...

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India win amid tough Dutch fightback

Updated at: 2048 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 NEW DELHI: India recorded a five-wicket victory after Dutch bowlers provided tough fight in their World Cup Group B match here at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on Wednesday.India, already leading the points table in their group, have added two more points to go to seven from four matches whereas the Netherlands did not...

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PCB awards contracts to 19 players

Updated at: 2004 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday awarded central contracts to 19 players but ignored under-scrutiny former captain Shoaib Malik, leg-spinner Danish Kaneria and batsman Mohammad Yousuf.Malik, who also missed out on a contract last time round, and Kaneria were not named after both were investigated as...

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India bowl out Netherlands for189

Updated at: 1728 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 NEW DELHI: The Netherlands were all out for 189 runs in 46.4 overs against India in their World Cup Group B match here at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on Wednesday.After captain Peter Borren won the toss and elected to bat, the Netherlands openers Eric Szwarczynski (28) and Wesley Barres (26) provided a good start of...

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Kamran may be rested in next match: Intikhab Alam

Updated at: 1653 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 KANDY: Pakistan cricket team manager Intikhab Alam said that wicketkeeper-batsman Kamran Akmal may be rested for Pakistan’s next match.Talking with Geo News here, Intikhab Alam said that the management had reviewed the Pakistan defeat against New Zealand. He said that one more meeting would be held, in this regard and...

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Netherlands win toss, bat against India

Updated at: 1336 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 NEW DELHI: The Netherlands captain Peter Borren has won the toss and elected to bat against India in their World Cup Group B match here at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground on Wednesday.Teams:India: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (captain), Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan,...

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Afridi tells Pakistan to learn New Zealand lessons

Updated at: 1238 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 PALLEKELE: Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi on Wednesday urged his team to learn the lessons of the 110-run defeat against New Zealand.The Black Caps rode on a brilliant unbeaten 131 by Ross Taylor to post a challenging 302-7 before Tim Southee removed the top order with a burst of three early wickets to bowl Pakistan...

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Dhoni wants easy ride against Dutch

Updated at: 1223 PST,  Wednesday, March 09, 2011 NEW DELHI: India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni wants to have an easy game against the Netherlands on Wednesday after surviving some anxious moments at the World Cup.The Indians cantered to an 87-run victory against Bangladesh followed by a high-scoring tie with England and a tense five-wicket victory over upstarts Ireland."It...

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