Sri Lanka spin beats Murali
Apr 04, 2011 (LBO) – Ace spinner Muttiah Muralitharan may have retired with Sri Lanka’s latest World Cup defeat, but a local television star showed …
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India win launches billion-person party
MUMBAI, April 2, 2011 (AFP) – A billion Indians launched the world’s biggest party Saturday, as their adored national team lifted the cricket World …
Sri Lanka press slams selectors for defeat
April 3, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s defeated cricket team returned home Sunday to calls from the state-run media demanding a probe into …
Sangakkara says toss row just a mix-up
MUMBAI, April 3, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara insisted the toss mix-up that briefly threatened to engulf the World Cup final in a …
India deserved to win, says Sangakkara
MUMBAI, April 2, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara said his team were disappointed at missing out on a second World Cup title but proud to …
Fever pitch atmosphere for World Cup final
MUMBAI, April 1, 2011 (AFP) – Frenzied fans, ticket touts and paramilitary police promised a heady mix of carnival and caution for the cricket World Cup …
India wins cricket World Cup defeating Sri Lanka
MUMBAI, April 2, 2011 (AFP) – Gautam Gambhir made 97 and skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni smashed an unbeaten 91 off 79 balls as India won the World Cup for …
Sri Lanka call up veteran Vaas as Murali sweats
March 31, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka were sweating over the World Cup final fitness of Muttiah Muralitharan and Angelo Mathews on Thursday as 37-year-old …
Subcontinent dominates World Cup
NEW DELHI, April 1, 2011 (AFP) – A first all-Asian final in the World Cup’s 36-year history between India and Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Saturday …
India revels in magical semi-final win
MOHALI, March 30, 2011 (AFP) – Thousands of delirious home fans brought the house down at the Mohali stadium on Wednesday after India ended …
Sri Lanka president looks for Murali tribute
March 31, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse has urged the national team to win the World Cup final as a fitting finale to the brilliant …
India play down hysteria as Sri Lanka await
NEW DELHI, March 31, 2011 (AFP) – India were desperate on Thursday to prevent their World Cup campaign from being overwhelmed by a wave of national …
Sangakkara praises Sri Lanka’s healing powers
March 30, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara believes his team’s qualification for the World Cup final can further unite a country …
Indian model vows to strip for World Cup win
NEW DELHI, March 30, 2011 (AFP) – Women in India are encouraged to dress modestly at all times, but a brasher side to modern life has been exposed after …
Sri Lanka in final, Cup braced for Indo-Pak clash
NEW DELHI, March 29, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka reached their second successive World Cup final on Tuesday, clearing the tournament decks for India and …
India and Pakistan in World Cup showdown
MOHALI, March 29, 2011 (AFP) – Cricket-crazy India and Pakistan head into an epic World Cup showdown on Wednesday that will showcase the bitter rivalry …
India, Pakistan mind games begin in Asia super show
NEW DELHI, March 27, 2011 (AFP) – India and Pakistan kicked-off the mind games ahead of their World Cup semi-final blockbuster on Sunday while New …
Sri Lanka Murali to raise cash for war-displaced
March 28, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka’s legendary bowler Muttiah Muralitharan plans to travel overseas to drum up funds to build a sports complex for …
Sangakkara hails attack-minded Sri Lanka
March 26, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara credited his bowlers for keeping up the pressure on England right from the first ball in the …
Sri Lanka put weary England out of misery
NEW DELHI, March 26, 2011 (AFP) – Sri Lanka ended England’s gruelling five-month global odyssey with a comprehensive 10-wicket triumph on Saturday …