Kiwis believe they can win the Cup, says McMillan
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 6, 2007 (AFP) - New Zealand are capable of winning the World Cup for the first time because they believe they can do it, middle-order …
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Knife-edge finishes will boost Sri Lanka, says Jayawardene
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 4, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene believes the two heart-stopping finishes against South Africa and England can …
Whatmore emerges as frontrunner to succeed Chappell
NEW DELHI, April 5, 2007 (AFP) - Another Australian -- Dav Whatmore -- has emerged among the frontrunners to succeed Greg Chappell as coach of India, one of …
Clinical South Africa pull off comfortable win over Ireland
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 3, 2007 (AFP) - South Africa defied rain and a fighting Ireland to cruise to a seven-wicket win in a World Cup Super Eights match at …
Colombo Round
April 03, 2007 (LBO) – Sri Lanka needs to master trade law to take the best advantage of international trade, Chief Justice Sarath Silva said Tuesday at …
Fleming ton sees New Zealand home against Bangladesh
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 2, 2007 (AFP) - New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming's 102 not out set the seal on a comprehensive nine wicket victory against …
Pietersen wary of silent assassin Murali
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) - Kevin Pietersen may have once disdainfully reverse-swept Muttiah Muralitharan for six but that hasn't lessened the …
New Zealand skipper Fleming eager for Aussie clash
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) - New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming cannot wait to play Australia after his side drew level on points with the …
Bangladesh’s Bashar still searching for right mix
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, April 3, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar said his side had still to find the right approach to building a score after their …
China sees “historic opportunities” in South Asia
NEW DELHI, April 3, 2007 (AFP) - China declared Tuesday that South Asia was on the brink of "historic opportunities" and sought stepped up cooperation with the …
Bangladesh hikes fuel prices 21 percent in line with global rates
DHAKA, April 2, 2007 (AFP) - Bangladesh's military-backed interim government said Monday that it raised the price of fuels used for transport and cooking by as …
Villages ‘wiped out’ in huge Solomons quake, tsunami
HONIARA, April 2, 2007 (AFP) - A powerful undersea earthquake unleashed a tsunami that pounded the Solomon Islands early Monday, flattening villages and …
Time for South Asia nations to deliver: ministers
NEW DELHI, April 2, 2007 (AFP) - South Asia's expanding but underperforming SAARC grouping needs to work harder and overcome internal rivalries to boost …
Windies face exit after 113-run thrashing by Sri Lanka with Sanath ton
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, April 1, 2007 (AFP) - Sanath Jayasuriya dealt a potentially fatal blow to the West Indies' semi-final hopes with a blazing century to set …
McGrath breaks record as Australia thrash Bangladesh
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, March 31, 2007 (AFP) - Glenn McGrath became the most successful bowler in World Cup history as reigning champions Australia thrashed …
Sri Lanka aim to cash in on Windies woes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 31, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody has said his team will try to capitalise on the West Indies' current unimpressive form in …
Malaysian anti-corruption chief dumped amid graft allegations: report
KUALA LUMPUR, March 31, 2007 (AFP) - Malaysia's top anti-corruption official, who is facing a police investigation into graft allegations against him, will not …
Cricket: We let England off the hook, says Ireland skipper
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 31, 2007 (AFP) - Ireland captain Trent Johnston admitted his team squandered their early advantage and allowed England to set a …
Oram and Styris star in New Zealand win over Windies
ST JOHN'S, Antigua, March 29, 2007 (AFP) - Jacob Oram and Scott Styris starred in New Zealand's seven-wicket win over the West Indies as the Black Caps began …
Moody urges Sri Lanka to learn from mistakes
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, March 30, 2007 (AFP) - Sri Lanka coach Tom Moody on Thursday stressed his team needs to learn quickly from the mistakes made against South …