ICC World Cup, 2006/07 news from Cricinfo.com

World Cup 2007 debacle rankles Tendulkar

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sachin Tendulkar has rated the first-round exit in the 2007 World Cup as the worst moment of his professional career, and said the debacle was caused due to a batting order blunder

Speed regrets World Cup failure

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Malcolm Speed, the former ICC chief executive, has admitted the World Cup in the West Indies last year was one of the more disappointing episodes of his tenure in charge

Australia triumph in a tournament to forget

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A summary of the 2007 World Cup in the Caribbean

An open door - Part Two

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Vaneisa Baksh considers the problems of West Indies cricket

Aleem Dar questions World Cup duration

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Aleem Dar criticises the duration of the World Cup

India coaching role rejected by Buchanan

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

John Buchanan will pursue a career as a "mentor coach" after turning down an indirect offer to replace Greg Chappell in India

Batsmen beware - Lee and Tait may open

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shaun Tait and Brett Lee could form an intimidating new-ball partnership after Ricky Ponting said they could both fit into the same side

Partying Australians return with the World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The World Cup has returned to Australia, landing in Sydney on Thursday morning with most of the side that won the trophy in Barbados on Saturday

Closing ceremony cost US$750,000

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The closing ceremony of the World Cup cost taxpayers in Barbados more than US$750,000

Australia's hot streak and Hayden's run-glut

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

There were plenty of records and milestones over the 47 days of the World Cup. Cricinfo looks at some of the more prominent ones

Charlesworth says no to South Australia post

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ric Charlesworth has rejected an approach to coach South Australia

Jenner warns of using Bailey as next Warne

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Terry Jenner says it could be "devastating" for the development of Cullen Bailey if he is thrust into the national side straight after Shane Warne

Hayden has big plans for Australia

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Matthew Hayden landed back in Australia on Tuesday and immediately set his sights on building the next stage of the team's success

Moody staying quiet on next move

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tom Moody will delay a decision on his coaching future until after he talks with the Sri Lankan board

Malcolm Speed apologises for light chaos at the 2007 World Cup final

Wed, 03 May 2023 11:36:21 GMT

But the ICC chief executive said that no match official from the final would be sacked

Hogg back in Test contention

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Adam Gilchrist says Brad Hogg is capable of being Australia's Test spinner next summer

Australia three times better than the rest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia scored 66.30 runs per wicket with the bat and conceded 18.81 per dismissal with the ball. No other team got close to those numbers

An open door

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

can think of no better time in the history of West Indies cricket for the people who have repeatedly called for change to establish their moral and economic right to enforce it because of their current investment

'The biggest con job'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A collection of the best quotes from the World Cup

Pure ignorance of the rule book at the 2007 World Cup final

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:34:56 GMT

Somehow a team of four of the most experienced officials in the game, plus a former Test captain in Jeff Crowe, managed to fumble hopelessly

Ricky Ponting: 'We've dominated this tournament like no team has'

Wed, 03 May 2023 11:26:13 GMT

What Australia did in the Caribbean was annihilate the opposition

Australian team is perfect for a coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

John Buchanan, who has retired from his coaching role, said it was Australia's destiny to be at the cutting edge of cricket after they had won a third straight World Cup title

Moody predicts bright future for the team

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tom Moody is confident Sri Lanka will be a force to reckon with despite the World Cup defeat

Mickey Arthur keen on second term

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

South Africa have returned home after their World Cup exit, thrashed at the hands of Australia in the semi-finals, with the talk still being very much of what a good game they played

McGrath bows out as leading man

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Glenn McGrath has signed off on his career by winning the World Cup's Player of the Tournament prize with a record 26 wickets

How Gilchrist destroyed Sri Lanka

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Adam Gilchrist's 149 was the highest in a World Cup final, while his 172-first wicket stand with Hayden is the second-highest in World Cup finals

Crowe takes blame for light chaos

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The match referee Jeff Crowe took the blame for the farcical finish to the World Cup final

Gilchrist genius takes centre stage

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

What can you say of a man that makes 149 in a World Cup final?

'Big Daddies' toy with the world

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The thing about Australia is that you don't know what hits you and nothing can prepare you for it

Adam Gilchrist leads Australia to World Cup treble

Wed, 03 May 2023 11:13:12 GMT

Australia put the seal on the most dominant campaign in World Cup history

Bowling coach role an option for McGrath

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Glenn McGrath has been offered the chance to make sure Australia's bowling stocks remain healthy after his retirement

Hayden and Gilchrist not finished yet

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Matthew Hayden and Adam Gilchrist should delay their retirements for at least two years, according to the captain Ricky Ponting

Grand welcome awaits Sri Lankan team

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has arranged a grand welcome ceremony for the Sri Lankan team on their arrival from the Caribbean after their highly successful World Cup campaign

Goodbye Glenn

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The fear has gone from Glenn McGrath's mind and he has been able to play with freedom

Two shiny teams fight for glory

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia and Sri Lanka have the chance to end the tournament on a high at Barbados

'We know how to get the job done'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After the campaign that Australia have had, it would be wrong to suggest that they are anything less than confident

Success of '96 drives tough Sri Lankans

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The fact that Sri Lanka would be playing on a hard and bouncy pitch expected to favour the Australians didn't bother Mahela Jayawardene

McGrath primed for last hurrah

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

McGrath is on the brink of, arguably, the most wonderful exit ever achieved by an Australian sportsman

Numbers point to an Australian hat-trick

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In a battle of heavyweights, Australia have the edge in batting while the bowling is evenly matched

Rivals agree: World Cup lacked atmosphere

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

They may be arch rivals on the cricket field but as fans they agreed on one thing: this World Cup was expensive and lacked the Caribbean flavour at the match venues

Bermuda board's World Cup junket criticised

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bermuda's Royal Gazette has reported that some members of the Bermuda Cricket Board have been given an all-expenses-paid trip to the World Cup final in Barbados

Bucknor and Dar stand in final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Steve Bucknor and Aleem Dar have been appointed to stand as the on-field umpires for the World Cup final between Australia and Sri Lanka in Barbados

Fleming wants Bracewell to continue

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Stephen Fleming, the Test captain, is hopeful their coach John Bracewell will stay on after his contract expires next month

Road to the final

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

After 50 matches of sifting the rest from the best, we've finally arrived at the grand finale, with Australia taking on Sri Lanka

Moody tells Australia to mind their own business

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Tom Moody says Australia should keep out of the debate over Sri Lanka resting three bowlers during the Super Eights

Muralitharan aims for career-best moment

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Muttiah Muralitharan says a victory in the World Cup final against Australia on Saturday would be the biggest moment of his career

Speed admits World Cup is too long

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Malcolm Speed, the chief executive of the ICC, has admitted that the 2007 World Cup, which ends on Saturday, almost seven weeks after it began, is too long

Majola hits out at South Africa's 'mental strength'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gerald Majola, Cricket South Africa's CEO, has hit out at the team's mental strength following their seven-wicket thrashing by Australia in the World Cup semi-final

Ponting ready for Sri Lanka's rested bowlers

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ricky Ponting insists Australia are ready for Sri Lanka's veteran bowlers Muttiah Muralitharan and Chaminda Vaas in Saturday's World Cup final in Barbados

'Bowling around the wicket has helped,' says Murali

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Muralitharan admits to tactical switch

'We let ourselves down' - Smith

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It was a batting performance that will haunt South Africa

Imposing Australia march into World Cup final

Wed, 10 May 2023 04:42:33 GMT

Australia cruised into their fourth successive World Cup decider

Our best win of the tournament - Ponting

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The cool and absolute demolition of South Africa was judged by Ricky Ponting as Australia's best win of the tournament

Magnificent McGrath turns it on again

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

This could have been Glenn McGrath's last international match but typically, on a big stage and in a crunch game, he delivered more spectacular results

'Crazy cricket' blamed for South Africa loss

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The latest chapter in South Africa's sorry World Cup history was put down to a case of stage fright as South Africa once again suffered semi-final heartache at the hands of Australia

Clarke firms as next generation captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

John Buchanan has suggested Michael Clarke could be the next Australia captain

'Do it for Bob' - Gill Woolmer

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Gill Woolmer has urged the South African team to beat Australia in the semi-finals as a tribute of Bob Woolmer

Arnold to quit after the World Cup

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Russell Arnold, the Sri Lankan middle-order batsman, has announced that he will retire from international cricket after the World Cup

Crowe says Bracewell should resign

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Martin Crowe has questioned the current side's preparation after Stephen Fleming's team crashed out of the World Cup in Jamaica

Australia haven't peaked yet

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

John Buchanan, who is quitting at the end of the World Cup, believes Australia are yet to fulfill their true potential

On the treadmill to success

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Matthew Hayden was on the treadmill when the semi-final of '99 happened

The Murali and Mahela show

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Few will write off Sri Lanka's chances of emulating the heroes of a decade ago

How Jayawardene dismantled New Zealand

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

An analysis of Mahela Jayawardene's perfectly paced hundred, and Muralitharan nabs 50 World Cup wickets

Jayawardene-inspired Sri Lanka seal a spot in the final

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:43:45 GMT

Mahela Jayawardene produced an innings of pure class as Sri Lanka claimed their rightful place in the final of the 2007 World Cup

No chinks apparent in Australia's armour

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Is there a weakness in this Australian side? Who knows it?

Australia firm favourites for final berth

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia's superb form and South Africa's chokers tag make Australia firm favourites to advance to their fourth straight World Cup final

'Sri Lanka have found the right balance' - Whatmore

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Dav Whatmore says Sri Lanka have turned a corner because they have been able to strike a versatile combination

Woolmer's body allowed to go home

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jamaican government officials have given permission for Bob Woolmer's body to be released and taken back to his family in South Africa

Hayden owes Ponting for World Cup dominance

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Matthew Hayden says self-belief and the support of Ricky Ponting have been the keys to his remarkable World Cup streak

Smith aims to bury ghosts of the past

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Throughout the World Cup Graeme Smith has dealt with many questions about choking

New Zealand's evergreen captain

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

In the past six weeks, Stephen Fleming has reaffirmed his reputation as the thinking man's leader

Ponting wants slowcoach Kallis in early

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Ricky Ponting is hoping for a quick wicket in Wednesday's semi-final because he believes Jacques Kallis will score more slowly than the openers

Jayawardene peaks at perfect time

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Mahela Jayawardene has the opportunity to emulate Arjuna Ranatunga, who led Sri Lanka to a final and victory at Lahore in 1996

Fleming prepares for uncharted waters

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

On four previous occasions New Zealand have reached the semi-finals but never once have they been able to go on

Sri Lanka boosted by Malinga's return

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Familiarity often breeds contempt, but in the case of Sri Lanka and New Zealand, it's also given rise to considerable mutual respect

Bond targets Jayasuriya on bouncy wicket

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Bond, New Zealand's fast bowler, has announced his intention to target Sanath Jayasuriya, the hard-hitting Sri Lankan opening batsman, in their semi-final clash in Jamaica

Hayden and McGrath the pick of the pack

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Australia did not win all their Super Eights matches without reason. Their batsmen are scoring runs and all their frontline bowlers have been successful

Caribbean faces World Cup shortfall

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A leading politician has warned that the Caribbean might get less then 25% of the millions regional governments spent on hosting the 2007 World Cup

Sri Lanka to have full-time paid selector

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Sri Lanka Cricket will have a full time paid selector serving in the national selection panel after the 2007 World Cup

Bennett King resigns as West Indies coach

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Bennett King has resigned as West Indies coach after their failure to reach the World Cup semi-finals, according to the WICB director Jackie Hendriks

Cruel twist of fate

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Almost every great hero of West Indies cricket in the modern era has gone down in flames instead of fireworks, writes Fazeer Mohammed

Snake venom may have killed Woolmer - reports

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The former Pakistan cricket coach Bob Woolmer may have been drugged with snake venom, according to the police who are investigating his death

Maharoof vows to give 200%

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Farveez Maharoof has made a strong case for selection ahead of Dilhara Fernando for Tuesday's semi-final against New Zealand

New Zealand keen to exploit Jamaica bounce

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

New Zealand's bowling attack will be strengthened by the return of Shane Bond and Jacob Oram

Watson gets feel for late-over thrash

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Shane Watson's heavier bat and a determination to change his technique have helped him excel in the final overs of Australia's one-day innings

Middle overs could turn the contest

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

New Zealand's strength in the field has been their ability to take wickets and staunch the runs in the middle overs, while Sri Lanka's batsmen have scored plenty in this period

Mind games carry weight of history

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

The lead-up to the South Africa-Australia semi-final

England and West Indies penalised for slow over rates

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Both England and West Indies have been penalised for slow over rates in their Super Eights match in Barbados yesterday

'At least I had the opportunity to say goodbye'

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Brian Lara's final press conference was a mammoth affair, and among many warm memories, it carried enough hints about the circumstances that hastened his departure

Smith injures knee ahead of semi-final clash

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Graeme Smith has a minor knee injury ahead of the semi final clash against Australia on Wednesday.

'At least I had the opportunity to say goodbye' - Lara

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Brian Lara's final press conference was a mammoth affair, and among many warm memories, it carried enough hints about the circumstances that hastened his departure

Some loud thunder

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

It's a pity that the World Cup had to wait for 47 days for a match like this one, but the stage demanded nothing less

Kallis not worried by Australia's record

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Jacques Kallis has warned that Australia's unbeaten record in the World Cup will count for nothing in the semi-final

Pietersen breaks a jinx

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Kevin Pietersen scored his fifth ODI century, but the first in a winning cause for England

We intimidate South Africa - Hayden

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Matthew Hayden has taken aim at South Africa before Wednesday's semi-final by saying they are still intimidated by Australia

Clive Lloyd retires as ICC match referee during 2007 World Cup

Wed, 10 May 2023 05:30:18 GMT

The former West Indies captain retired as an ICC match referee on the same day as Brian Lara quit international cricket

Brian Lara treated to epic farewell match

Wed, 03 May 2023 10:13:01 GMT

A full house at the Kensington Oval turned up for Brian Lara's farewell

The party pooper and Nixon's psychological ploy

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Interesting moments of the day's play both on and off the field

Lara and the art of run-making

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

A look at Brian Lara's glittering career in numbers

Speed hits back at World Cup critics

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 06:53:33 GMT

Malcom Speed, the ICC's chief executive, has hit back at criticism of the way the World Cup has been run