World Cup

Top Wicket Takers

Top Wicket Takers Tim Southee (NZ) 13 Trent Boult (NZ) 10 Imran Tahir (SA) 9 Morne Morkel (SA)9 Josh Davey (Sld) 9 Jerome Taylor (WI) 9 Daniel Vettori (NZ) 8 Ravichandran Ashwin (IN) 8 Mitchell Starc (Aus) 8 Sohail Khan (Pak) 8

History repeats in Adelaide Oval, India beat Pakistan in another World Cup

Feb 16: India beat Pakistan in yet another World Cup encounter at the Adelaide Oval on Sunday, taking their lead to 6-0 in as many matches. While the Indian media and the supporters celebrated the 76-run victory powered by Virat Kohli’s century and some fine bowling by India, the Pakistani media and supporters felt exactly …

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Xavi Hernandez planing to Retirement From International Football

Xavi Hernandez, Spain’s leading playmaker in its run of three major titles, has retired from international duty after a disappointing World Cup. “I have taken the decision to leave the selection,” the 34-year-old Xavi said. “I think my time has ended.” Xavi was the key component of Spain’s tiki-taka passing style during its unprecedented run …

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India can defend their World Cup title next year, says Indian pacer Zaheer Khan

Gearing up for the second phase of his rehabilitation, senior Indian pacer Zaheer Khan is hopeful of making a comeback through the Champions League Twenty20 in September before the home series against West Indies. “I am looking forward to play in Champions League which is beginning next month. That’s a good goal to have but …

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Brazil just pulled off the World Cup. Next up is Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympics

After the World Cup overcame fears about protests, half-finished stadiums and chaotic transport to deliver an exciting tournament, next up for Brazil is 2016 Olympics, which poses an even bigger challenge. Brazil just pulled off the World Cup. Next up is Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympics, which poses an even bigger challenge. Cement trucks are …

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Jacques Kallis retires from all forms of international cricket

South Africa’s Jacques Kallis retired from all international cricket on Wednesday, as one of the game’s greatest allrounders admitted that a swansong at the World Cup next year was “a bridge too far.” The 38-year-old Kallis retired from tests and Twenty20s in December but remained available for one-day internationals in the hope of making the …

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Steven Gerrard: past three months have been the worst of my life

Steven Gerrard says the slip that arguably ended Liverpool`s title hopes and England being knocked out the World Cup in the group stages have contributed to what has been “probably the worst three months of my life”. Speaking to reporters on Liverpool`s pre-season tour of North America, the 34-year-old addressed the moment when he lost …

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