Malinga comes in for high praise

Sri Lankan captain Kumar Sangakkara yesterday praised his main strike bowler Lasith Malinga for destroying Kenya and saying that his team had proved they were back in business following their eleven run defeat against Pakistan.

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Record-breaking O’Brien sees Ireland stun England

Kevin O’Brien struck the fastest-ever World Cup hundred as Ireland pulled off a sensational three-wicket win over England on Wednesday. Ireland, chasing 328 for victory, won with five balls to spare as they finished on 329 for seven.

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Pakistan looking for q-final berth

Pakistan will be looking to book a place in the quarterfinals of the Cricket World Cup after a lapse of 12 years when they take on the minnows Canada in their Group ‘A’ fixture under lights at the R. Premadasa Stadium today.

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