June 13: When Gibbs "dropped the World Cup" For many, number 13 is considered unlucky. South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs too might be feeling the same when he thinks of 13. It is on the same day, June 13, that he "dropped the World Cup" and handed it to ...
Chigumbura wants Zimbabwe Cric developed Zimbabwe: Newly appointed Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura is hoping to lead Zimbabwe into a new phase for Zimbabwe cricket with much better performances."We are capable of winning games and we have done it in the past,"Chigumbura told The Zimbabwe Standard.The 24-year-ol...
Spirited Proteas upbeat against clinical Aussies Beausejour (St Lucia):As South Africa seek nothing but revenge in the second semi-finals here on Wednesday, the ~~Law of Averages~~ seems to be the only factor that might spoil Ricky Ponting and Co~~s dreams of claiming the third World Cup in a row. ...
Spirited Proteas upbeat against clinical Aussies Beausejour (St Lucia):As South Africa seek nothing but revenge in the second semi-finals here on Wednesday, the ~~Law of Averages~~ seems to be the only factor that might spoil Ricky Ponting and Co~~s dreams of claiming the third World Cup in a row. ...
Gibbs refuses to be haunted by '99 nightmare Basseterre, St Kitts:South Africa batsman Herschelle Gibbs insists that he is not haunted by his infamous dropped catch against Australia at the 1999 World Cup. ...
Woolmer says he declined Lanka job twice Colombo:Pakistan~~s coach Bob Woolmer disclosed he had twice turned down an offer to coach the Sri Lankan cricket team. ...
Fleming links match-fixing to Indian bookie Wellington:New Zealand cricket captain Stephen Fleming claims he was offered 200,000 pounds (370,200 US dollars) during the 1999 World Cup to join a match-fixing syndicate which hinted at links to prominent sportsmen. ...
Bangla knows its limits, sets out with limited ambition Dhaka: Bangladesh is not even dreaming of winning the World Cup in South Africa, just aiming for a couple of victories to end a long run of dismal and disappointing performances. Bangladesh, which has won just three of its 61 ...
Ponting confident of sustaining peak-performance Melbourne: Ricky Ponting says Australia will have no problems remaining at its peak throughout cricket's World Cup, starting in southern Africa in February. The Australian Limited Overs captain was on Tuesday confident his side could continue its unchecked run. Under Ponti...
SL falls back on Tillekaratne, announces squad of 15 Colombo: Sri Lankan cricket selectors have recalled the veteran left-hander Hashan Tillakaratne into the 15-man squad to play in the World Cup in South Africa. ...