'We let ourselves and South Africa down'
South Africa captain Graeme Smith refused to blame his players for the defeat to New Zealand in the World Cup, saying they trained hard and gave it their best shot. 'Catches win matches'
Jacob Oram's effort at deep midwicket to get rid off a well-settled Jacques Kallis in the World Cup quarter-final is the latest addition to the brilliant catches category in cricket's flagship event. Ex-Lanka pacer looks back at career with content
Former Sri Lanka pace bowler Ravindra Pushpakumara tells Bikash Mohapatra that he is content about his career with the Lankan cricket team and is excited about working with the Lankan cricket Board. 'Australia will get better with every game'
Australia's Brad Haddin tells Bikash Mohapatra he's content with both his batting and my wicketkeeping. 'Shoaib Akhtar has improved in patches'
While experts can be forgiven for stacking the odds against Pakistan -- and labeling it as a team that can at most cause an upset or two, Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes his side has more quality than is perceived. • 'Conditions give Bangladesh advantage'
Bangladesh captain Shakib Al-Hasan discusses his team's chances in the World Cup with Bikash Mohapatra. 'I don't want to talk about Sachin Tendulkar'
Former India captain Mohammed Azharuddin talks about cricket, match-fixing and politics in the latest issue of GQ India. Excerpts from the interview. I have learnt from my mistakes'
The upcoming World Cup provides Virat Kohli a chance to complete a unique double. The Delhi youngster led India to the Under-19 World Cup crown in 2008. Three years later he's hoping to replicate that triumph at the senior level. Nothing can get bigger than World Cup: Harbhajan
Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian caught up with the wily bowler at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore after the Indian team's practice session on Thursday. 'I have started believing in myself more after SA tour'
Yusuf Pathan is the Indian cricket's team most-feared player. The 'Baroda blaster' sends a shiver down the spine of bowlers the moment he walks out to bat. His ability to clear the boundary at will makes him the scourge of all teams. • 'India has plenty match-winners'
A game-changer in his own right, mercurial off-spinner Harbhajain Singh says India is a team full of match-winners and even less-talked-about players such as Ashish Nehra would be seen turning around games in the upcoming World Cup in the sub-continent. • 'I can win a match from any position'
Yusuf Pathan is the Indian cricket's team most-feared player. The 'Baroda blaster' sends a shiver down the spine of bowlers the moment he walks out to bat. His ability to clear the boundary at will makes him the scourge of all teams. • 'Not bothered about records'
Suresh Raina reveals his excitement and role in the team as he looks forward to the World Cup in an exclusive conversation with Senior Associate Editor Harish Kotian. • 'Never thought I would play the WC'
Only a few weeks back S Sreesanth had admitted that he was "heart-broken" after being overlooked for the upcoming World Cup. Now, after making a surprise, backdoor entry into India's squad for the mega event, beginning February 19, he does not know how to thank his stars. Harish Kotian caught up with the temperamental 28-year-old seamer in Bangalore. • 'Why the fuss about winning for Sachin'
Former India Test opener Chetan Chauhan on Saturday joined the growing list of cricketers who believe India have a great chance of lifting the coveted World Cup after a gap of 28 years but warned against creating unnecessary fuss about 'winning it for Tendulkar'. • 'Will give my best to win it for India'
He's been one of the most consistent players in the last six months, and even towered above other Indian batsmen in the recently-concluded series in South Africa. While India's leading batsmen struggled to cope with the pace and bounce of Morne Morkel and Dale Steyn, Virat Kohli was rock-solid and unyielding.