World Cup potentially most dramatic ever

COLOMBO: Cricket’s governing body has said that critics of the 50-over format have been proved wrong by a World Cup that is shaping up as the “greatest and most dramatic ever.”...

Waqar praises Gul for Aussie mauling

COLOMBO - Coach Waqar Younis hailed Pakistan's hard-fought four-wicket win over Australia as a major achievement on Sunday and picked out seamer Umar Gul as the star of the show. Gul took 3-30 and...

Pakistanis celebrate after win over Aussies

KARACHI - Pakistan fans and former players on Sunday celebrated the team's historic World Cup win over defending champions Australia, saying it had lifted a gloomy nation. Hundreds of jubilant fans...

Sri Lankan crowds back Pakistan in crucial game

COLOMBO, March 20: The scintillating encounter between Pakistan and Australia, besides being a top-ranked affair in their respective countries, also enthralled the local population of the Sri Lankans here...