Team India had a memorable outing in ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 as they reached the finals of the tournament. However, their hopes of becoming the champions came crashing down owing to the loss against Australia as the latter registered a classy victory over the Men in Blue by a massive margin of 125 runs. Reminiscing […]

Exactly a decade and a half ago, Andy Bichel registered his career-best ODI bowling figures against England during the 37th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 at Port Elizabeth. Nasser Hussain, the then English captain, had won the toss and chose to bat. Bichel made a mockery of England’s positive start (0-66) as England […]

Exactly a decade and a half ago, Ashish Nehra registered his maiden ODI five-wicket haul against England at Durban. Nehra’s effort played a vital role in India beating England by 82 runs during the 30th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003. Sourav Ganguly, the then Indian captain, had won the toss and chose to […]

Exactly a decade and a half ago, during the 25th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2003 between India and Namibia, Sachin Tendulkar scored his 34th ODI century in a ‘Man of the Match’ performance at Pietermaritzburg. Deon Kotze, the then Namibian captain, had won the toss and chose to field. His decision had a detrimental […]