Cricket World Cup 2015: Warm up for the final with our retro cricket trading.
It even includes some Kiwis. Retro cricket quiz. *Names will appear after answer is selected. 1. Who was the first Sheffield Shield player from Tasmania to play Test cricket? player card one. player card two. Answer: Roger Woolley (debut v Sri Lanka.
History of Cricket World Cups, 1996-2011
Brief history of cricket World Cup finals between 1996-2011, ahead of the 2015 edition which starts on February 14:
A Year Before Cricket World Cup, Indian Selectors Crack the Whip
. The committee’s decision to drop two key players from the national team shows that it’s losing patience with underperformers.
Underdogs Feat Is Inspiration for Crickets Dreamers
Cricket is having a bit of a boom in the United States, including exhibitions of the sport at the baseball Hall of Fame.. George Vecsey Sports of The Times column discusses one-man heroics by Irelands Kevin OBrien in Cricket World Cup upset over England; underdogs unprecedented feat comes at time when sports ruling body makes plans to exclude also-rans like Ireland from even attending World Cup, much to the dismay of crickets North American devotees.
No Fairytale End for Afghanistan in World Cup Cricket Debut
The Afghanistan national cricket teams first appearance at the World Cup was a losing one, but its inclusion among the ranks of elite countries in the sport was a victory in itself even before a ball was bowled on Wednesday.
Afghanistan to Compete in First World Cup
Afghanistan qualified for its first cricket World Cup, defeating Kenya by seven wickets in the last qualifying match in the United Arab Emirates.. Afghanistan qualifies for its first cricket World Cup, defeating Kenya in the last qualifying match in the United Arab Emirates.
New Zealand in form, but Australia formidable at home.
New Zealand are unbeaten in this World Cup, but Australias record at the MCG is strong: they have won 24 of their last 26 matches there.. Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne March 28, 2015. A much improved batsman as well in his later years, at one stage it seemed like Vettori was the only competent cricketer in the side he eventually captained. Now the statesman in a rockstar team, the final may well be his last international. A World Cup seems like only��.
Australia Thrash India to Set-up World Cup Final Clash.
. at Sydney Cricket Ground. Chasing a massive target of 329, team India put up little fight with only MS Dhoni standing tall amongst the ruins.. latest World Cup 2015 news- Australia Thrash India to Set-up World Cup Final Clash Against New Zealand.. (India vs Australia Highlights). Steve Smith hammered 105 off 93 balls and Aaron Finch returned to form with 81 as the hosts piled up 328 for seven after electing to bat on a good pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
History of Cricket World Cups, 1975-1992
Brief history of cricket World Cup finals between 1975-1992 ahead of the 2015 edition which starts on February 14:
7 game-changing tech of CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015
ET Bureau/ Rajarshi Bhattacharjee/March 27,2015. 1/8. 7 game-changing tech of Cricket World Cup 2015. In a closely-contested cricket World Cup, any wrong decision by the umpire can turn an entire nation against him. But when in doubt, the game places .
India vs Australia Highlights: Heartbreak for Defending.
Defending Champions Team India suffer a heartbreak in Sydney as Australia record an emphatic win in the second semi-final of World Cup 2015 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Catch all the highlights from the match here:��.
After Gruelling Tour, Happy to See My Husband Back.
Mahendra Singh Dhonis wife Sakshi took to twitter to back her husband following Indias 95-run defeat against Australia in the World Cup semi-final in Sydney on Thursday.. latest World Cup 2015 news- After Gruelling Tour, Happy to See My Husband Back: Sakshi Dhoni.. For the latest Cricket news , Score, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and get the NDTV Cricket app for Android or iOS �� India �� MS Dhoni �� World Cup 2015; Sakshi Dhoni; Cricket��.
Dhoni to take stock of future after World T20 | Cricket | ESPN.
on March 28, 2015, 6:49 GMT. Im 33, Im still running, Im still fit, but Ill have a years time, maybe close to next year, during the T20 World Cup will be the time I would like to decide whether Ill continue till the 2019 World Cup��.
Cricket World Cup Final 2015: Match Time, Live Streaming Info, TV Channel For.
Clarke made the announcement that he will be stepping away from the limited-overs format -- he will stay on as Test captain -- just 24 hours before the two 2015 World Cup co-hosts face off for the trophy, admitting that he had only just come to the.
Scots Hope This Is Not Final World Cup Fling
Given that Scotland still have a mountain to climb to win their first ever cricket World Cup game, it is a pity that tales of bowler Iain Wardlaw scaling Mount Everest turned out to be nothing more than a joke that got out of hand.
ICC Boss Says More Teams at Next World Cup Is Unlikely
The head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) says the world governing body is unlikely to change its plans to reduce the number of teams at the next World Cup despite being impressed by the performances of the Associate nations during the current tournament.
Cricket World Cup 2015: Australia v New Zealand final preview
The Analyst Simon Hughes looks at the key protagonists when co-hosts Australia and New Zealand contest the World Cup final in Melbourne on Sunday. The success of left-arm quick bowlers in the tournament so far is analysed, as is the different ways in .
Much at Stake in Ireland-Bangladesh Cricket Match
Amid a series of games between big teams over the coming days, there is a strong argument that the most important contest is between Bangladesh and Ireland - both may need to win to advance.
Cricket World Cup 2015: Five Kiwis, three Aussies in BBC World Cup team
Five New Zealanders and three Australians have been selected in the BBCs Cricket World Cup team of the tournament. Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell were the only Australians picked despite their team qualifying for Sundays final at the .
Cricket World Cup: Australia beat India by 95 runs to reach.
Thursday 26 March 2015 07.41 EDT Last modified on Saturday 28 March 2015 04.05 EDT. Share on Facebook �� Share on Twitter �� Share via Email �� Share on LinkedIn... I looked at the data and Indias best score-doubling effort in this World Cup so far was against Bangladesh in the quarters, where they doubled their score after 33 overs and five balls - moving from 151-3 to 302-6. The half-way score required here is 165, they are four wickets down, and we are��.
After Record Career, Tendulkar Retires From One-Day Cricket
Sachin Tendulkars decision implies that he intends to continue in five-day tests, taking a career that began when he was 16 up to and beyond his 40th birthday next March.
For Ireland, Long Road to an Exclusive Cricket Club
Ireland has had many recent successes, but it needs to show that its progress is sustainable and not merely the product of a single generation of unrepeatable talent.
Australia vs New Zealand, ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015 final: Brendon McCullum.
It is the ICC World Cup 2015 and from previous editions, we have learnt that it is the battles between two of the important players that decide the outcome of the contest. Wasim Akram running through the English middle order in the 1992 World Cup.
Cricket World Cup semi-final: a home game for India in.
Fans gather at the Sydney Cricket Ground for Australias clash with India, but the thousands of Swami Army members are claiming the home crowd advantage. World Cup 2015: Australia v India semi-final ��� live! Indian fans��.
The story behind the photo of the tournament
���The only thing comparable in New Zealand would be the Rugby World Cup final in 2011 but I would say this match was special because New Zealand werent expected to win necessarily.. The moment between Elliot and Steyn embodied the spirit of cricket.
Cricket World Cup 2015: New Zealand unchanged for World Cup final
New Zealand will bring an unchanged lineup into Sundays World Cup final against fellow co-hosts Australia in Melbourne, captain Brendon McCullum confirmed on Saturday. New Zealand head into the match at the MCG after defeating South Africa by four .
Factbox-World Cup Hat-Tricks
List of players who have claimed hat-tricks in the Cricket World Cup after South Africas JP Duminy achieved the milestone against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
Cricket World Cup 2015: A Kiwi view on a New Zealand vs Australia - A cold.
Weve held our own in rugby union (and league, occasionally) and there was a time, in those beige-tinted halcyon days with men like Richard Hadlee, Lance Cairns and Martin Crowe on the cricket pitch, when we used to enjoy regular victories over the .
CRICKET WORLD CUP 2015: Top 10 catches of the tournament
WITH the 2015 Cricket World Cup almost at a close, take a moment to look back at some of the incredible fielding weve witnessed. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE. This video could have been half an hour long in truth and run closer to a top 50. And our own .
World Cup: India may have lost, but our cricket fans have finally grown up
The 2015 world cup was different from the others in many ways. First, the fans were not desperate for a win. Over the past six years, MS Dhoni and his men had won almost every ICC trophy on offer���the World Cup, T-20, Champions Trophy. In the mind of.
World Cup 2015: Top Five Reasons to Cheer Team India.
Winning the ICC World Cup is the biggest prestige in cricket. For Team India though, there are several stellar highlights from World Cup 2015, despite their loss to Australia in the semi-final.. latest World Cup 2015 news- World��.
World Cup 2015 Semifinal: India Outplayed by Better Team.
Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhonis run-a-ball 65 was the best by an Indian batsman in a botched up chase.. latest World Cup 2015 news- World Cup 2015 Semifinal: India Outplayed by Better Team, Says Sourav Ganguly.. Sydney: Attributing Indias ouster from the World Cup to crucial missed opportunities, former cricketers on Thursday said the team needed a big knock from a top-order batsman to have a shot at overhauling the mammoth Australian total. (Indias��.
World Cup Revives a Career Interrupted for Elliott
Watching the 1992 World Cup got New Zealands Grant Elliott suspended from school but also set him on the path to a career as a professional cricket.
Angry Fans Burn Team India Posters, Smash TV Sets After.
India lost to Australia by 95 runs in World Cup 2015 semifinal on Wednesday.. latest World Cup 2015 news- Angry Fans Burn Team India Posters, Smash TV Sets After World Cup Exit.
Australian Media Criticises India for Lacking Fight in World.
Last updated on Thursday, 26 March, 2015 23:20 IST. Total Shares. Share on email. MS Dhoni v Australia SCG 2015WC. Australian media has slammed India for lack of fight. �� AFP. Sydney: Australian media were critical of lack of fight from Indian batsmen while praising their national team for a strong performance in their emphatic 95-run run victory to storm into the final of the cricket World Cup on Thursday. Chasing a stiff target of 329, India were all out for 233 in��.
World Cup Can Keep Growing to 24 Teams, Says Gosper
The Rugby World Cup could grow to include 24 nations as the sport conquers new territories, according to World Rugby boss Brett Gosper.
World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawans Dismissal was the.
Mahendra Singh Dhonis Team India lost to Australia by 95 runs and crashed out of the World Cup 2015 semifinal.. latest World Cup 2015 news- World Cup 2015: Shikhar Dhawans Dismissal was the Turning Point, says Mahendra Singh Dhoni.. A crestfallen Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said opener Shikhar Dhawans dismissal was the turning point in the cricket World Cup semi-final against Australia, which his team lost by 95 runs at the Sydney Cricket��.
World Cup 2015 is most followed cricket event ever: ICC
There are 10 radio licensees broadcasting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 matches live into 80 territories and for those following the tournament on new media, the website has attracted 26.25 million unique visitors accumulating an incredible 227.
ESPN Targets American Cricket Fans
. As cricket’s appeal grows, the sports network ESPN is devoting a significant portion of its stateside broadcast to the game.
Both on the Field and Off, 2014 Was an Eventful Year in the World of Cricket
Though the global cricket community is reeling from the death of the Australian Phillip Hughes, the most significant events of 2014 probably occurred off the field.
World Cup final ultimate guide
Australia and New Zealand have played just one World Cup knock-out game - a four-wicket quarter-final victory to Australia in Chennai in 1996. The Aussies had won three straight World Cup games against the Black Caps before New Zealand turned the .
India Adds to Its Haul With Champions Trophy Title
India kept its cool, while England collapsed, in the rain-shortened final.
World Cup 2015: Team Indias studs and duds of the.
MS Dhonis men were knocked out of the World Cup 2015 by Australia in the semi-final on Thursday following a 95-run defeat. Despite the loss, India. Ohh and also no cricket for either of my two little kids. At least let them��.
Cricket World Cup: Michael Clarke Stumped by Sex Talk.
. over as captain. The embarrassed reporter quickly corrected himself, telling Clarke he had meant to say the tremendous success.. latest World Cup 2015 news- Cricket World Cup: Michael Clarke Stumped by Sex Talk.
The best of the finalists
A pair of cricketers cricketers. 5. On most positions in the 11 youd pick NZ players ahead of Australias - but Australia are still narrowly the favorites. Funny game, cricket. 6. Im going to be barracking for Australia, but almost, just about.
Englands Richard Kettleborough to umpire Cricket World Cup final
England will be represented in the Cricket World Cup final after all ��� by two of its umpires. Richard Kettleborough will be in the middle at the MCG on Sunday, alongside Sri Lankas Kumar Dharmasena, when the tournament co-hosts Australia and New .
Factbox-World Cup Hat-Tricks
List of players who have claimed hat-tricks in the Cricket World Cup after Englands Steven Finn achieved the feat against Australia on Saturday.
New Zealands history in Cricket World Cups (1975-2011.
New Zealands historical four-wicket win over South Africa on 24th March 2015, which took them to the final of the World Cup, was their best result ever in the history of the most coveted tournament of the game. The Kiwis had��.
World Cup Final, Australia vs New Zealand: Terminally Ill.
Known as one of the games most stylish batsmen, the 52-year-old Martin Crowe has been battling a rare blood disease, double-hit lymphoma.. latest World Cup 2015 news- World Cup Final, Australia vs New Zealand: Terminally Ill Martin Crowe Braced for Last. Crowe will be at Sundays game at the Melbourne Cricket Ground hoping to see Brendon McCullums New Zealand win a first World Cup title after previously falling at the semi-final hurdle on six occasions.
Ireland Upsets West Indies at Cricket World Cup
Paul Stirling and Ed Joyce came agonizingly close to centuries but still helped Ireland earn a four-wicket victory over the West Indies.
Factbox-World Cup 2015
Factbox on the 11th edition of the cricket World Cup, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand from Feb. 14-March 29.
World Cup 2015: Its a team for the future, says MS Dhoni
MELBOURNE: It takes time to build teams for World Cups. Bob Simpson spent a few years with the Australian team before it began emerging as the new global superpower in the game two decades ago. Imran Khan and Arjuna Ranatunga nurtured sides with .