Shocks as Ljubicic and Srichaphan go out, while tension flares among Serb and Croat fans Posted January 15, 2007 by Ilana Berger
If their stars hit form in the Carribean, the 1996 World Cup winners will be a match for anyone. Posted March 09, 2007 by Utpal Deole
The popular opening batsman may have chosen his words more carefully, but his message was spot on. The selectors must swap experience for youth or suffer the consequences. Posted November 22, 2007 by Thomas Josey
England cricket coach Peter Moores has to put his trust in the likes of Ravi Bopara and Stuart Broad if the tourists are to come out on top. Posted November 29, 2007 by Mark Rivlin
With a big assumption that Australia reach the World Cup Final, it's debatable which team they would want as their opponents. Posted April 20, 2007 by Rajesh Kumarasuriyar
Commentators have criticised Mahela Jayawardene for not playing three key bowlers. But it may prove to be a canny psychological ploy. Posted April 17, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
An Australian fan reveals why he won't be too upset if Mahela Jayawardene's men achieve their ultimate sporting dream on Saturday. Posted April 27, 2007 by Peter William Hoh
The World Cup runners-up have been held up as a paragon of virtue for the way they took defeat by Australia in the Final. But their ridiculous protest over Adam Gilchrist's confession that he used a squash ball in his batting glove seems to have changed all that. Posted May 17, 2007 by Craig Hackney
If experience counts for anything, the Sri Lankans will have a great chance of surprising everybody in the Caribbean. Posted March 04, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
India will join Pakistan on the plane back to the subcontinent if they lose to the Sri Lankans in their final Group B match on March 23. And the omens are not good. Posted March 19, 2007 by Voice In Colombo
After the first week of Super 8 matches, the teams that are likely to make it to the last four of the World Cup are emerging. Posted March 31, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
They didn't have the popular vote of their Asian neighbours India and Pakistan, but Sri Lanka are still on course to cause a big World Cup upset. Posted April 06, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
The Sri Lankan left-armer is right up there with cricket's top fast bowlers, but can he speed his side to the World Cup? Posted April 07, 2007 by Sanjay Mehta
Embarking on an itinerary of two Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty/20 games, Sri Lanka were looking to hold their own against a New Zealand unit building to the World Cup. Posted January 12, 2007 by Sports Freak
Sri Lanka are worthy World Cup finalists - and with the help of their coach, they might be good enough to stop the Aussies winning the trophy for the third time in succession. Posted April 26, 2007 by Rajesh Kumarasuriyar
This writer says it will take a miracle for the Lankans to win. But if their stars perform on the day, who knows? Posted April 27, 2007 by Budhaditya Roy
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Defeat against Sri Lanka is unthinkable for Greg Chappell and Co. Have they got the resources to pull through? Posted March 23, 2007 by Sagar Joshi
The Emerald Isle is as passionate as any nation, but supporters there see it as a game to be enjoyed rather than all-out war. Posted June 13, 2008 by Thomas Josey
One rabid Proteas fan sees the old order being turned on its head if and when Graeme Smith's side reach No.1 in the Test rankings... Posted August 13, 2008 by Greg Smith
The knives were out at home but it was like the WACA all over again as confidence came flooding back and the Indians squared the series. Posted August 04, 2008 by rohit sakunia
England's Super 8s defeat off the last ball of the match left a sour taste after Dilhara Fernando's 'no bowl' final delivery. Posted April 06, 2007 by Donna Gee
South Africa and Australia are the form teams leading up to the 2007 World Cup. But Sri Lanka, India or even England are capable of throwing a spanner in the works Posted February 28, 2007 by Anand Shankar
It's hard to imagine anything other than an easy passage for the big boys, but the Bangladeshis know them better than anyone. Posted March 09, 2007 by Sports Freak
Sri Lanka and India are favourites to progress past the Group stage of the World Cup, but on their day Mushrafe Mortaza and Co can be a handful. Posted March 08, 2007 by Michael Clough
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Tom Moody's men excel in every department of the game and unlike other subcontinent cricket nations, everyone seems to get along with the coach and management. Posted February 12, 2007 by band afbab
There's not much between cricket's World Cup finalists but Australia hold the bowling aces - and they're angry that the Lankans didn't play their strongest team against them last time. Posted April 27, 2007 by Michael Clough
Australia-Sri Lanka promises to be a great Cricket World Cup Final on Saturday. With the teams evenly balanced, it will come down to which side handles the pressure best. Posted April 26, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
Australia will face South Africa and New Zealand take on Sri Lanka in the World Cup semi-finals - and the Lankans promise to make it a surprise finale. Posted April 19, 2007 by mahesh ramani
With the semi-final stage fast approaching, a look at the main contenders - and whether South Africa or England will make it to the last four. Posted April 15, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao
As the Super 8s contest winds down, the cricket World Cup semi-finalists are all but determined. And is anyone really surprised? Posted April 12, 2007 by Hamish McBrearty
It's hard to see New Zealand and South Africa denting the progress of cricket's in-form powerhouses. Posted April 23, 2007 by Madhusudan Rao