Cricket World Cup 2015: India's Brilliant Record vs Pakistan Means Nothing, Says MS Dhoni

The 2015 edition of the World Cup is expected to be an open contest with every top team with a firm chance to emerge triumphant. In the build-up, plans and predictions are being made with equal enthusiasm. Here's a look at the three biggest news stories from Down Under.

Dhoni Says India's Record vs Pakistan in World Cup has no Meaning on Match-Day

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Saturday urged his team to forget their losing streak in Australia as they prepared for a World Cup opener against arch-rivals Pakistan. Dhoni played down repeated questions about India's impressive 5-0 record World Cup record against Pakistan, saying what mattered more was how the team played on the given day. (Read More)

Australia Subject England to Valentine's Day Torture

Aaron Finch smashed a sparkling century as Australia dealt England a 111-run humiliation in their World Cup opener at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday. Dropped on the second ball he faced, opening batsman Finch blasted 135 at his home ground to lay the platform for victory as the co-hosts piled on 342-9, two runs shy of the venue's one-day international record. (Read More)

Sangakkara Becomes Second Highest ODI Run-Getter

Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara on Saturday became the second highest run-maker in one-day international history during the World Cup clash against New Zealand in Christchurch. Sangakkara started the day on 13,693 runs and needing just 12 more to pass Australia's Ricky Ponting who made 13,704 runs before he retired. (Read More)