Tag Archives: Cricket World Cup

Proteas Fail Again

March 28, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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The pressure of the ‘chokers’ tag caught up with South Africa and caused them to lose composure in their shock World Cup quarter-final defeat by New Zealand, coach Corrie van Zyl has said. South Africa, despite invariably showing superb form …

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India Dumps Australia Out Of World Cup

March 25, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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India held their nerve to seal their place in the World Cup semi-finals after a five-wicket win over defending champions Australia in Ahmedabad. Australia captain Ricky Ponting scored an inspired 104 after having won the toss and elected to bat …

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Pakistan Cruise Past West Indies

March 24, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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Pakistan trounced a dismal West Indies by 10 wickets to reach the World Cup semi-finals in emphatic fashion in Dhaka. West Indies produced an hopelessly inadequate display with the bat to be skittled out for just 112 from 43.3 overs, …

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Cricket World Cup Wide Open

March 22, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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After 42 matches, including a tie, the wheat has been separated from the chaff and the organisers are already hailing what they claim is “potentially the greatest World Cup ever”. There were upsets here and there and England often suffered …

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Imran Tahir Injured

March 10, 2011 » Posted by Johan Jacobs
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South African spinner Imran Tahir’s participation in the high-profile World Cup match against co-hosts India hangs in the balance after he suffered a thumb fracture. “Imran injured himself during the game against England (on Sunday) while attempting the caught and …

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