Sidharth Monga

Senior writer, ESPNcricinfo

Battle for second place in Group B

ESPNcricinfo previews the Group B game between India and West Indies in Chennai

19-Mar-2011•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Now or never for Bangladesh

ESPNcricinfo previews the crunch Group B game between Bangladesh and South Africa in Mirpur

18-Mar-2011•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Teams hunt for momentum before quarter-finals

ESPNcricinfo previews the Group A game between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Mumbai

17-Mar-2011•The Preview by Sidharth Monga

Shakib hails Shafiul as key

Shafiul Islam and Imrul Kayes have been the the two standout performers in Bangladesh's last two matches, and their captain recognises their importance

14-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Borren rues dot balls and run-outs

Netherlands let themselves down with four run-outs and batsmen not converting starts into big scores. The regular fall of wickets meant Netherlands could never really use the batting Powerplay

14-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Shafiul's misfortune and Razzak's imploring appeal

Plays of the day from Bangladesh's must-win Group B clash with Netherlands

14-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

The day Bangladesh made Greenidge cry for joy

Bangladesh and Netherlands may have played each other only once in an international match, but they were involved in two World Cup qualification games that defined the future of Bangladesh cricket

13-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Netherlands out to ruin hosts' party

Though they don't have any hopes of qualification, Netherlands can spoil a party or two says Peter Borren, their captain

13-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Bangladesh not complacent, says coach

Jamie Siddons, the Bangladesh coach, has said his team has moved on from the stunning win against England and is focussed on beating Netherlands

13-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Shafiul the man for big moments

Bangladesh had thrown away a chance of a victory. The crowd were leaving stadium. Then one man played the innings of his young life

12-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

The rollercoaster dives again

A lack of consistency has made Andrew Strauss's team the most watchable at the World Cup, but could now cost them a quarter-final place

12-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Dew dampens England's spirits

Andrew Strauss pinpointed the evening dew in Chittagong as a factor that severely hampered England as they slipped to a two-wicket defeat

11-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Shakib savours 'huge victory'

Shakib Al Hasan couldn't keep his emotion in check after it was all over. He and his side have been through a lot over the last week

11-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Bangladesh finally answer their nation's call

These were the scenes Bangladesh needed after last week's embarrassment. These were the scenes the team representing some of the most passionate fans in the world needed

11-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Rahim's presence of mind

Plays of the day from England's innings against Bangladesh in Chittagong

11-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Bangladesh desperate to revive World Cup fortunes

This World Cup began in Bangladesh. No, not because it hosted the inauguration ceremony, but because when India seemed unexcited and cool about the World Cup, the anticipation began in earnestness here

10-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Strauss defends Pietersen pull-out

Andrew Strauss has defended Kevin Pietersen's decision to pull out of the World Cup to get his hernia operation done in relative earnest

10-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Contrasting talismen prepare for battle

Andrew Strauss and Tamim Iqbal are as different as two characters and batsmen can be

10-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Morgan ready to step into the breach

Eoin Morgan is all set to become only the fourth player to have represented two countries in World Cups

09-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

Junaid told to get his head down

Junaid Siddique has made plenty of starts in one-day cricket but now needs to convert that into a major score

09-Mar-2011•Sidharth Monga in Chittagong

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