India set a 320-run victory target for Sri Lanka

October 10th, 2009 LAHORE - The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is against playing its matches in India during the 2011 World Cup, and has reportedly asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift its matches to Sri Lanka or Bangladesh. Sources said PCB chief Ijaz Butt, during the recent ICC executive board meeting, had apprised the game's governing body regarding its stance.

October 7th, 2009 JOHANNESBURG - India have been clubbed with South Africa and England among seven countries in Group B for the 2011 cricket World Cup. West Indies, Bangladesh, Ireland and Netherlands are the other teams in the group, it was announced by International Cricket Council (ICC) here Wednesday.

September 15th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Indian cricket team, which clinched the Compaq Cup tri-series in Sri Lanka late on Monday night, was given a rousing welcome at Chennai Airport by fans and officials early on Tuesday morning. The cricketers left for their respective home cities soon after their arrival.

September 14th, 2009 As live news comes up, just 2 minutes ago, Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar has done it again against Sri Lanka. Compaq Cup, Final Sri Lanka v India at Colombo, and Sachin couldn't have a better place to sizzle through the golden patch and makes yet another ton.

September 14th, 2009 COLOMBO - India defeated Sri Lanka by 46 runs in the the final of the Compaq Cup tri-series One-Day International cricket at the R. Premadasa stadium here Monday.

September 14th, 2009 COLOMBO - India won the toss and decided to bat against Sri Lanka in the final of Compaq Cup One-day International tri-series cricket at the Premadasa stadium here Monday. While there have been no changes in the Sri Lankan team, India has brought Virat Kohli as replacement for Dinesh Karthik.

September 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Cricket fans in Mumbai have expressed jubilation over India climbing to number one slot after beating New Zealand by six wickets in Colombo. Indian left-armers Ashish Nehra and Yuvraj Singh shared six wickets on Friday to reach in tri-series final against hosts Sri Lanka.

September 12th, 2009 COLOMBO - Angelo Mathews took a career best six for 20 as Sri Lanka beat India by 139 runs in the Compaq series One-day international cricket at the Premadasa stadium here Saturday. Chasing a victory target of 308 runs, India were bowled out for 168 in 37.2 overs.

September 12th, 2009 COLOMBO - Sanath Jayasuriya and Thilina Kandamby propelled Sri Lanka to 307 for six against India in the Compaq Cup tri-series one-day international cricket here Saturday. Jayasuriya scored 98 off 79 balls, smacking 13 fours while Thilina remained unbeaten on 91.

September 10th, 2009 COLOMBO - India opener Gautam Gambir has been ruled out of the Sri Lanka One-day tri-series with a groin strain and he is replaced by fellow Delhi player Virat Kohli. Gambhir, who has been advised rest for ten days, will be return home, says a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) statement Thursday.

September 8th, 2009 COLOMBO - Sri Lanka defeated New Zealand by 97 runs in the first one-day international of the Compaq Cup at the Premedasa Stadium here Tuesday. Chasing a target of 217 runs, New Zealand were bowled out for 119 after Lasith Malinga picked up four for 28 while Sanath Jayasuriya and Nuwan Kulasekara bagged two wickets each.

September 8th, 2009 COLOMBO - Sri Lanka made 216 for seven against New Zealand in the first one-day international of the Compaq Cup cricket at the Premadasa Stadium here Tuesday. Thilan Samaraweera scored a patient 104 and youngster Angelo Matthews made a quick 51 after Sri Lanka slumped to 69 for five in the 26th over.

September 1st, 2009 BANGALORE - Former New Zealand skipper Stephen Fleming has said that the upcoming One Day tri-series in Sri Lanka would see a tough competition. The series in Sri Lanka, which also involves New Zealand and India, will be held from September 8-14.

July 14th, 2009 MUMBAI - The Central Organising Committee (COC) of the 2011 World Cup Tuesday recommended that India should host eight of the 14 cricket matches that were scheduled to take place in Pakistan. The COC met here to provide the ICC Board with a recommendation as to where, within Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka, the 14 matches originally allocated to Pakistan should be staged.

June 14th, 2009 LONDON - Tickets for Sunday's ICC Twenty20 cricket match between India and England were going for an astounding 200 pounds. Desperate Indian supporters crowded the Lord's cricket venue for the Super Eight match, eager to cough up any amount for a place in the Mecca of cricket.