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Gayle Slams Double Hundred En Route 9000 ODI Runs

Gayle Slams Double Hundred En Route To 9000 ODI Runs

Flamboyant opening batsman Chris Gayle became the fourth batsman in the history of One-Day Internationals to score a double century in his breathtaking return to form against Zimbabwe in the World Cup.

24 February 2015

Expecting Some Heat Against Australia - Anderson

New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson is a expecting some heat from the Australian cricket team when they meet their Trans-Tasman neighbors at home for the first time in almost five years.

24 February 2015

Vernon Philander Ruled Out Of West Indies Clash

South African fast bowler Vernon Philander, who injured his hamstring in the game against India will miss the next game against West Indies after the scans revealed a Grade-1 hamstring strain.

24 February 2015

Charlotte Edwards (centre, front) took charge of England for the 200th time in Lincoln

Charlotte Edwards Reaches Captaincy Milestone

Charlotte Edwards has captained England Women for the 200th time as she led her side out against New Zealand Women in the decisive third Twenty20 International in Lincoln.

23 February 2015

Relieved Eoin Morgan Pleased With England's Performance

England captain, Eoin Morgan is a relieved man after his side registered their first win in the 2015 World Cup, defeating Scotland by 119 runs in Christchurch on Monday.

23 February 2015

Aaron Finch Warns Australia Of 'Brutal' McCullum

Australian opening batsman, Aaron Finch, said on Monday that he is aware of the possible threat from Brendon McCullum when his side lock horns with New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

23 February 2015

Justin Farrin Thorne waits for the rain to clear

Rain Denies Bees, Kobras

Despite valiant attempts to play the match to a conclusion, the weather played spoilsport in the rescheduled MCA Winter Wallop match between Krishna Kobras and Melita Bees.

23 February 2015

Tendulkar predicts the 2015 World Cup will get even more competitive as it progresses.

Looking Forward To Some Fantastic Cricket In World Cup - Tendulkar

Indian cricketing legend and 2015 World Cup Ambassador Sachin Tendulkar has predicted that the tournament will get even more competitive as it progresses.

23 February 2015

Jason Holder Optimistic Ahead Of Zimbabwe Clash

West Indies skipper Jason Holder has backed his premier batsman, Chris Gayle, to fire against Zimbabwe in their World Cup encounter in Canberra on Tuesday.

23 February 2015

Moeen Ali (left) and Ian Bell (right) put on a 172-run opening stand as England beat Scotland by 119 runs

England Set Themselves On Path Of Redemption Beating Scotland

Moeen Ali stroked a majestic century as England crushed Scotland at Christchurch by 119 runs, their seventh World Cup win by a margin of more than 100 runs setting themselves back on the road to redemption in this World Cup.

23 February 2015

Al-Amin Hossain Breaks Curfew, To Be Sent Home

Bangladesh pacer Al-Amin Hossain will be sent home from the World Cup after being found guilty of breaking the team curfew by the ICC Anti-Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU).

23 February 2015

Bell, Collingwood Preview England-Scotland Game

Listen as England batsman, Ian Bell and Scotland coach, Paul Collingwood share their views on their World Cup encounter to be played on Monday at Christchurch.

22 February 2015

Shikhar Dhawan was in a watchful mood today from the start scoring 137 runs.

Follow Through - India Complete Stunning Turnaround

In the last seven days though, they have now beaten Pakistan in Adelaide and now South Africa by a massive 130 runs in Melbourne today to complete a stunning turnaround. The Men in Blue are now looking good.

22 February 2015

Steve Smith Shrugs Off Warne's Criticism About Lehmann

Steve Smith shrugged off the criticism made by Shane Warne that Australian coach Darren Lehmann was overstepping his role in the team.

22 February 2015

Shikhar Dhawan (left) and Ajinkya Rahane (right) put on a 125-run stand for the third wicket as India dominated South Africa

Title Holders India Thump Title Contenders South Africa By 130 Runs

Shikhar Dhawan displayed batting aggression and Ajinkya Rahane played 'silent warrior' as India thumped South Africa at a boisterous Melbourne Cricket Ground by a massive 130 runs.

22 February 2015

Sri Lanka Just Scrape Through Against Spirited Afghanistan

Mahela Jayawardene's temperament and Thisara Perera's hitting strength spared Sri Lanka's blushes as they just scraped past Afghanistan by four wickets in their World Cup Pool A game in Dunedin.

22 February 2015

Peter Moores promises a different approach from his players when they take on Scotland on Monday.

Moores Promises New Approach Against Scotland

England cricket coach, Peter Moores says his team will play in a "different style" when they face Scotland in their next World Cup fixture on Monday in Christchurch.

21 February 2015

Andre Russell Echoes Positive Vibes In The West Indies Camp

After a convincing 150 run win against Pakistan in their Pool-B World Cup game on Saturday, man-of-the-match winner Andre Russell, echoed positive signs from the dressing room.

21 February 2015

Darren Bravo was forced to retire hurt during the match against Pakistan

Hamstring Injury Rules Out Darren Bravo For Two Games

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo, is set to miss two World Cup matches due to the hamstring injury that forced him to retire hurt during his side's comprehensive win over Pakistan.

21 February 2015

Hales Deserves A Chance At Number Three - Carberry

England batsman Michael Carberry has echoed his support in favour of Alex Hales for the number three position in the England batting line-up following their eight-wicket defeat against New Zealand in Wellington.

21 February 2015

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