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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 bizarre …

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 final …

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 the …

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 seamer …

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 underlines that …

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 hysteria …

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 Pakistan's World …

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 Pakistan's …

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 and …

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 steadily …

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 a …

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 Zealand …

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 war-displaced …

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 to set up a …

Sri Lanka invites New Zealand PM for semi-finals

March 27, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka's President Mahinda Rajapakse on Sunday invited New Zealand Prime Minister John Key to witness the cricket World Cup …

Cricket hits Sri Lanka’s Earth Hour for six

March 27, 2011 (AFP) - Sri Lanka put off marking "Earth Hour" because it clashed with the cricket World Cup, an official said Sunday. buy stromectol online …

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 World …

India end Australia reign, set up Pakistan showdown

NEW DELHI, March 24, 2011 (AFP) - India swept three-time defending champions Australia out of the World Cup on Thursday to set up a semi-final showdown against …

Interpol says WCup ‘terrorist’ arrested

ISLAMABAD, March 25, 2011 (AFP) - A "terrorist" suspected of planning to attack the cricket World Cup has been arrested after help from authorities across …