Tag: World Cup
SL Minister Submits 24-reason Report On Why Team Lost 2011 WC
Former Sri Lanka sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage submitted the report to the authorities to back-up his claims that the ICC World Cup 2011 final was fixed.....
Abuse From Fan Was My First Experience Of An Ind-Pak Game: Shankar
India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has recalled his World Cup debut which came in a high-octane clash against Pakistan in Manchester last year. ....
'Only ICC Seems To Believe T20 WC Can Still Be Held As Per Schedule'
The International Cricket Councils meeting on Thursday once again gave little away, be it with regards to the nomination process to elect chairman Shashank Manohar's successor or the fate of the T20 World Cup that is currently scheduled to be held in Australia in the October-November window. And this wait and watch policy hasnt impressed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). ....
Sangakkara Summoned In 2011 WC Final Fixing Probe
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been reportedly summoned by a special committee in relation to the 2011 World Cup final match fixing claims made by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage.....
Hid My Wife Inside Cupboard Of Hotel Room During 1999 WC: Saqlain
Pakistan spin great Saqlain Mushtaq said that he had to once hide his wife in the cupboard of his hotel room after a sudden change in the team policy meant that all family members of the players had to be sent home during the 1999 World Cup. Saqlain said that spending time with his wife, who stayed in London, had become an important part of his routine and he was not ready to follow the sudden change in rules.....
2020 T20 WC Would Be A Logistical Nightmare, Feels Hussey
Former Australia batsman Michael Hussey believes the 2020 T20 World Cup, slated to be played in October-November Down Under, will have to be postponed to 2021 or even 2022 as it will be a logistical nightmare to bring different teams and get them prepare for the tournament amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.....
Sri Lanka Drops Probe Into 2011 WC Final Fixing Allegations
The probe into match-fixing allegations surrounding the 2011 ICC World Cup final launched by the Sri Lankan Sports Ministry's Special Investigation Unit (SIU) has ended, said Chief of the SIU SSP Jagath Fonseka on Friday. ....
On This Day In 2019: ENG Beat NZ On Boundary Count To Win Maiden World Cup
On July 14 last year, the entire world witnessed one of the most dramatic cricket games ever played. The World Cup 2019 summit clash between England and New Zealand at the iconic Lord's became one of the most iconic and memorable World Cup finals of all time in the history of the tournament.....
Stokes Took A Cigarette Break To Calm Nerves Before World Cup Final Super Over
All-rounder Ben Stokes played a pivotal role in England winning their first ICC men's World Cup trophy, on this day, last year. His match of the match performance in the summit clash stunned New Zealand as the hosts were declared the winners on boundary count rule after regulation time and Super Over both ended in a tie. ....
Chartered Planes, Hotel Selection: IPL Franchises Begin Prep For UAE
Even as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) waits for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make an official decision on the fate of the T20 World Cup before making an announcement on the 13th edition of the Indian Premier League, franchises have already been sounded out and they are busy preparing to play the league in UAE this year.....
