Super 8 match between Sri Lanka and South Africa is the best match in 2007 cricket world cup after Zimbabwe and Ireland tied match. South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by just one wicket in this low scoring match. Lalith Malinga’s superb final spell (4 wickets in 4 balls) turned an ordinary one sided [...]
World Cup Review: Sensational group stages
March 27, 2007 By Leave a Comment
2007 world cricket world cup group stage matches created tremors in the cricket fraternity. Early exit of Pakistan and India, murder of Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer, superb performance from Ireland and Bangladesh are the major highlights in this world cup. 1. Death of Bob Woolmer: Suspicious death of Pakistan coach was overshadowed the [...]
Black day in Indian cricket history
March 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
India was demolished by inspired Bangladesh in the group B match of 2007 cricket world cup at Port of Spain. March, 17, 2007 will be remembered as black day in Indian cricket. On a day of major upsets, India was outplayed by Bangladesh while Pakistan was defeated by Ireland. India’s famous paper tigers displayed [...]
Sensational wins by Ireland and Bangladesh
March 18, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Whoever wins 2007 world cup, this world cup will be remembered as “Minnows world cup”. Small teams entertained cricket fans with their fighting spirit, never say die attitude and sensational wins over big teams. Wins of Ireland and Bangladesh over Pakistan and India may have stunned cricket fans, but it is good news for [...]
Preview: India-Bangladesh cricket world cup match
March 17, 2007 By Leave a Comment
World Cup favourite India will play with cricket mad country Bangladesh in the first round of 2007 Cricket world cup. India is one of the hot favourite to win this edition of world cup. Bangladesh created sensation by defeating New Zealand in the warm up match. India should not underestimate this Bangladesh team. They [...]
Preview: England-New Zealand World cup match
March 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This is a match between two teams of similar style of play. Both teams have high hopes in this world cup as they trounced World champions Australia in recent matches. Both teams are headed by astute captains. England won a tournament in Australia after a long time while New Zealand white washed Australia [...]
Are captains are crucial in winning the World Cup?
March 15, 2007 By Leave a Comment
There is a perennial debate about the captain’s role in winning cricket matches. Are captains are really important in changing the fortunes of the team? If you analyse the previous world cups, it is difficult to under estimate the captain’s role. 1. Who can forget Imran Khan’s inspiring captaincy in 1992 cricket [...]
5 Wicketkeepers are crucial in 2007 world cup
March 13, 2007 By Leave a Comment
5 Wicketkeepers are going to play a crucial role for their team’s fortunes in 2007 Cricket world cup. When wicketkeeper is a batting all rounder, it adds depth to batting lineup. Those 5 wicket keepers are: 1. Adam Gilchrist. 2. Mahendrasingh Dhoni. 3. Kumara Sangakkara. 4. Brendon [...]
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