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Monday, July 11, 2011
ICC Test Player Rankings
Friday, February 25, 2011
World Cup Cricket Match
The most famous game cricket is referred as the “Gentleman’s Game” is renowned all over the world. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the governing body of this favored game starting with the preliminary qualification rounds leading to the finals. The ICC World Cup is considered to be the greatest mega event for all the cricket lovers, as the tournament is held for every four years. This popular game is the world’s fourth largest mostly viewed sporting event and is known to be the “Pinnacle of Achievement” for ICC.
Around 20 or even teams participate in this mega event and performs their best by defeating their competitor’s to get the reputable trophy that features a golden globe with three silver columns. Most of the nations have won the trophy while India, West Indies and Australian were the consecutive victors of the ICC trophy. Before the event is to commence different matches are planned with the same course among the teams, so that the competitors are able to bring their outstanding abilities during their practice session.
The tournament was divided into groups comprising of two stages: group stage and a knock-out stage. The current format features with 14 teams where the teams have to play in a round-robin format. The top four team’s progress to the knock-out stage to play quarter-finals and the winners of this match will proceed to semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will face the final match. A team with a huge preparation, confidence and unity would be able to meet the toughest competition in the finals and would drive the victory.
England was the host for the first three matches of the cricket world, later on the other nations India, Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand and few more were the co-hosts of the world cup. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 has now grown with more potential consisting of more expectations and followers. Also that the winning team would take over the price money of US$3million and the runner up receives the US$1.5million. However, cricket is the major sporting event filled with lots of thrill and excitement and is comprehensively regarded over the globe.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Australian Squad for 2011 World Cup
Cricket Australia had announced the 15 member australian squad for the world cup 2011. Ricky Ponting leads the side as usual. The chairman of selectors Andrew Hilditch, said that the team announced.
Shane Watson
Brad Haddin (wk)
Ricky Ponting (capt)
Michael Clarke
Michael Hussey
David Hussey
Cameron White
Tim Paine (wk)
Steven Smith
John Hastings
Mitchell Johnson
Nathan Hauritz
Brett Lee
Shaun Tait
Doug Bollinger.
Shane Watson
Brad Haddin (wk)
Ricky Ponting (capt)
Michael Clarke
Michael Hussey
David Hussey
Cameron White
Tim Paine (wk)
Steven Smith
John Hastings
Mitchell Johnson
Nathan Hauritz
Brett Lee
Shaun Tait
Doug Bollinger.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule
ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 Schedule
| Date | IST | Match Details | Venue |
| Feb 19, 2011 | 14:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs India | Mirpur |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : New Zealand vs Kenya | Chennai |
| Feb 20, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Sri Lanka vs Canada | Hambantota |
| Feb 21, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Australia vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad |
| Feb 22, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : England vs Netherlands | Nagpur |
| Feb 23, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs Kenya | Hambantota |
| Feb 24, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : South Africa vs West Indies | Delhi |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 09:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs Ireland | Mirpur |
| Feb 25, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Australia vs New Zealand | Nagpur |
| Feb 26, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Colombo |
| Feb 27, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : India vs England | Kolkata |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : Canada vs Zimbabwe | Nagpur |
| Feb 28, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : West Indies vs Netherlands | Delhi |
| Mar 1, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Sri Lanka vs Kenya | Colombo |
| Mar 2, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : England vs Ireland | Bangalore |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 09:30 | Group B : South Africa vs Netherlands | Mohali |
| Mar 3, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs Canada | Colombo |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : New Zealand vs Zimbabwe | Ahmedabad |
| Mar 4, 2011 | 14:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs West Indies | Mirpur |
| Mar 5, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Australia vs Sri Lanka | Colombo |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 09:30 | Group B : South Africa vs England | Chennai |
| Mar 6, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : India vs Ireland | Bangalore |
| Mar 7, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Canada vs Kenya | Delhi |
| Mar 8, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs New Zealand | Kandy |
| Mar 9, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : India vs Netherlands | Delhi |
| Mar 10, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe | Kandy |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 09:30 | Group B : West Indies vs Ireland | Mohali |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 14:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs England | Chittagong |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : India vs South Africa | Nagpur |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : New Zealand vs Canada | Mumbai |
| Mar 13, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Australia vs Kenya | Bangalore |
| Mar 14, 2011 | 09:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs Netherlands | Chittagong |
| Mar 14, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs Zimbabwe | Kandy |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : South Africa vs Ireland | Kolkata |
| Mar 16, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Australia vs Canada | Bangalore |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : England vs West Indies | Chennai |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : Ireland vs Netherlands | Kolkata |
| Mar 18, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Sri Lanka vs New Zealand | Mumbai |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 09:00 | Group B : Bangladesh vs South Africa | Mirpur |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 14:30 | Group A : Pakistan vs Australia | Colombo |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 09:30 | Group A : Zimbabwe vs Kenya | Kolkata |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 14:30 | Group B : India vs West Indies | Chennai |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 15:00 | TBC vs TBC, 1st Quarter Final | Mirpur |
| Mar 24, 2011 | 15:30 | TBC vs TBC, 2nd Quarter Final | Colombo |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 15:00 | TBC vs TBC, 3rd Quarter Final | Mirpur |
| Mar 26, 2011 | 15:30 | TBC vs TBC, 4th Quarter Final | Ahmedabad |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 15:30 | TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi Final ODI | Colombo |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 15:30 | TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi Final ODI | Mohali |
| Apr 2, 2011 | 15:30 | TBC vs TBC, The Final ODI | Mumbai |
Indian World Cup 2011 squad
The 15 Member Indian squad for the 2011 World Cup has been announced by BCCI beginning from February 19. Mahendra Singh Dhoni leading the side with seven batsmen, one all-rounder, four pacers and three specialist spinners.
Indian Team for 2011 World Cup:
Indian Team for 2011 World Cup:
- MS Dhoni (C & WK)
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virender Sehwag
- Gautam Gambhir
- Yuvraj Singh
- Suresh Raina
- Virat Kohli
- Yusuf Pathan (all-rounder)
- Zaheer Khan
- Ashish Nehra
- Munaf Patel
- Praveen Kumar
- Harbhajan Singh
- R. Ashwin
- Piyush Chawla
England World Cup 2011 Squad
England had named their 15 member squad for the World Cup 2011 that is to be held in Indian sub continents. Andrew Strauss is going to lead the England side.
England 15 Member World Cup Squad :
England 15 Member World Cup Squad :
Andrew Strauss (captain)
Matt Prior (wicketkeeper)
Ian Bell
Paul Collingwood
Tim Bresnan
Eoin Morgan
Kevin Pietersen
James Tredwell
Luke Wright
Graeme Swann
Jonathan Trott
Michael Yardy
James Anderson
Stuart Broad
Ajmal Shahzad
Monday, January 24, 2011
Overview of World Cup Winners
Cricket World Cup Winners :
YEAR - WINNER
1975 - West Indies
1979 - West Indies
1983 - India
1987 - Australia
1992 - Pakistan
1996 - Sri Lanka
1999 - Australia
2003 - Australia
2007 - Australia
1975 - West Indies
1979 - West Indies
1983 - India
1987 - Australia
1992 - Pakistan
1996 - Sri Lanka
1999 - Australia
2003 - Australia
2007 - Australia
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