Cricket World Cup 2011
The 2015 Cricket World Cup, to be held in Australia and New Zealand, carries the stench of rampant cronyism after the decision to omit Ireland not Zimbabwe - a decision described as "nothing short of outrageous".
Latest Cricket World Cup News
Greatest gaffes by those in charge
If you don't mind, umpire, we'll take a look at 10 of the most famous errors from officials. Vote now and tell us the worst! + 78
Sri Lanka seeks World Cup bailout
Sri Lanka Cricket is seeking government grants and a loan to meet part $A65 million spent on co-hosting the 2011 World Cup. + 3
Sri Lanka cricketer fails doping test
Opening batsman Upul Tharanga is the first Sri Lankan international to fail a dope test after a random check during the cricket World Cup.
ICC set to back flip on minnows
Non-Test nations should be given the chance to qualify for the World Cup, said the cricket committee of the International Cricket Council. + 1
World Cup spot-fixing claims
Former Indian cricket official Lalit Modi backs an investigation by Sports Illustrated into rampant spot-fixing on the subcontinent. + 7
ICC Cricket World Cup Ladder
| Group A | P | W | L | NR | T | Pts | NNR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.758 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2.582 |
| 3 | Australia | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1.123 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1.135 |
| 5 | Zimbabwe | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.03 |
| 6 | Canada | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1.987 |
| 7 | Kenya | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3.042 |
| Group B | P | W | L | NR | T | Pts | NNR | |
| 1 | South Africa | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2.026 |
| 2 | India | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.9 |
| 3 | England | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.072 |
| 4 | West Indies | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1.066 |
| 5 | Bangladesh | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -1.361 |
| 6 | Ireland | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | -0.696 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.045 |
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World Cup downsize
Tue Apr 05 10:02:16 EST 2011
Play Video: World Cup downsize The next two ICC World Cups will be played with 10 teams contesting the title as opposed to the regular 14.
India on their World Cup win
Mon Apr 04 08:10:34 EST 2011
Play Video: India on their World Cup win Sachin Tendulkar and Yuvraj Singh talk about the significance of India's World Cup victory.
Pluck of the Irish
Match-Fixing Hysteria
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Mexican stunner
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