World Cup 2007 - Articles & News

2007 World Cup Final: When Adam Gilchrist illuminated a gloomy Kensington Oval

2007 World Cup Final: When Adam Gilchrist illuminated a gloomy Kensington Oval

On April 28, 2007, the indomitable Australian cricket team won their third straight World Cup title, and fourth overall, after beating Sri Lanka by 53 runs via the Duckworth-Lewis method at Bridgetown, Barbados. However, this wasn't before the match was interrupted by everything — blundering officials, inclement weather, bad light and, most importantly, a hurricane originating more than 16,000 kms away at New South Wales. Jaideep Vaidya takes you through the bedlam.

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May 1 2013, 3:34 pm

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Bob Woolmer: A tragic end to a highly successful career as player and coach

Bob Woolmer: A tragic end to a highly successful career as player and coach

Born on May 14, 1948, Bob Woolmer was a genuine all-rounder who played for Kent and England, and later went on to become one of the most respected coaches in the sport, before a harrowing and rather mysterious death created ruptures around the world. Jaideep Vaidya looks back at the life of Bobby England.

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May 14 2013, 6:53 pm

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Ireland celebrates St. Patricks Day in Jamaica after shocking win over Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup

Ireland celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Jamaica after shocking win over Pakistan in the 2007 World Cup

On March 17, 2007, Ireland pulled off one of the greatest upsets in the history of the World Cup, as they trumped a shell-shocked Pakistani side by three wickets. Karthik Parimal looks back at the game, the repercussions and what it meant for the World Cup.

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March 17 2013, 10:38 am

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John Davison: The man who got Canada on the cricket map with the fastest century in World Cup history

John Davison: The man who got Canada on the cricket map with the fastest century in World Cup history

John Davison, born May 9, 1970,is a former Canadian cricket captain and the man who broke the record for the fastest century scored in a World Cup. Jaideep Vaidya looks back at Davison’s career that spanned three World Cups.

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May 9 2013, 5:09 pm

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Hansie Cronje wears an earpiece to take instructions from outside the field during a World Cup match

Hansie Cronje wears an earpiece to take instructions from outside the field during a World Cup match

On May 15, 1999, Hansie Cronje ran into the first of his many major troubles, when he plugged-in an earpiece, to receive instructions from coach Bob Woolmer, during South Africa’s first World Cup fixture against India. Karthik Parimal looks back at that incident and what followed thereafter.

Karthik Parimal, Moments in history, Bob Woolmer, Hansie Cronje, South Africa, 1999 World Cup, India, Mohammad Azharuddin, ICC

May 15 2013, 1:16 pm

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Sachin Tendulkar at 40: Nothing left to prove, no more worlds to conquer, all missions accomplished

Sachin Tendulkar at 40: Nothing left to prove, no more worlds to conquer, all missions accomplished

Sachin Tendulkar (born April 24, 1973), the erstwhile boy wonder, turns 40 today. Arunabha Sengupta rejoices in his lasting glory, and wishes that the glow remains undimmed and untampered till the very last day of his career.

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April 24 2013, 4:59 pm

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IPL 2013: Rajasthan Royals moment of truth

IPL 2013: Rajasthan Royals' moment of truth

Rajasthan Royals have arrived at the most crucial juncture of their campaign and, probably in their existence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the last six years. Just when things were going smooth for Rahul Dravid’s side, the explosive spot-fixing scandal involving S Sreesanth and two other players in the side has left them shell-shocked.

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May 23 2013, 10:44 pm

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