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Ranatunga masterminded Lanka's '96 WC victory: Upul Chandana

September 13, 2023 5:30 pm

The leg-spinner, who played 147 ODIs and 16 Tests, was part of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup winning side, but he didn't get a game the whole tournament. But that hardly mattered to him then, and even now

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The year of Rohit Sharma’s tryst with World Cup destiny

December 31, 2022 9:01 pm

Can India turn back the clock to the MS Dhoni era, be ODI World Champions and also the top Test side in the world? It’s a tough ask from a less-talented team. Besides, the team management and BCCI haven’t learnt from past mistakes

Sri Lanka will be a force to reckon with at the 2015 World Cup: Muttiah Muralitharan

April 08, 2014 11:02 am

Before World T20 had commenced, Muralitharan had spoken to The Indian Express and predicted a Lankan victory.

Class of '96 builds a partnership,to sell property

November 29, 2013 1:39 am

Sri Lanka's famous Class of 96 has teamed up under the leadership of Arjuna Ranatunga yet again.

Rohit: Up & running

October 18, 2013 4:21 am

Till last year,Rohit Sharma was Indian crickets most frustrating quandary,an under-performing asset in the middle-order.

T20 World Cup: As hosts of Cup,Lanka eyeing repeat of 96

September 18, 2012 3:50 am

Sri Lanka has been beaten in 3 ICC limited overs finals since 1996 World Cup and 2002 Champions Trophy.

Kapil says there are negative elements everywhere

November 19, 2011 10:05 am

Former skipper has refused to comment on suspicion raised by Vinod Kambli on 'match-fixing'.

Time for Azhar put an end to 'whispers' surrounding his name: Ganguly

November 19, 2011 9:57 am

He says Azharuddin should take a strong stance following the claims made against him by Kambli.

To bowl first was a team decision,Kambli was part of it

November 19, 2011 4:19 am

Vinod Kambli has suddenly decided to spill the beans. He has alleged foul play in the 1996 World Cup semi final that favourites India lost to Sri Lanka badly.

Azhar denies 96 fixing charge,questions Kamblis credibility

November 19, 2011 12:47 am

Former Indian captain Mohammed Azharuddin has lashed out at Vinod Kambli for hinting that Indias 1996 World Cup semi-final match could have been fixed,saying the allegations have been made by a person who lacks character.