Brendon McCullum gave the cricket World Cup 2015 the explosive opening organisers had hoped for with a blazing innings inspired captaincy to give New Zealanda 98-run victory over Sri Lanka in Christchurch on Saturday. McCullum blasted 65 runs in a 111-run opening stand with Martin Guptill (49), before Kane Williamson (57) and Corey Anderson (75) gave New Zealand an imposing 331 for six after being asked to bat by Angelo Mathews at Hagley Oval.
MS Dhoni Demands Better Show From Bowlers
On the eve of their World Cup opener versus Pakistan, Indian captain MS Dhoni said all his 15 players were fit and raring to go. There were worries about the fitness of seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar and all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. India have never lost to Pakistan in five World Cup encounters. Dhoni wants better show from his bowlers who were below par in the recent Test and ODI series against Australia recently.
Why ex-Pakistan Captain Inzamam-ul-Haq a Worried Man
Former Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq fears the side will contain too many novice players when they bid to break a World Cup hoodoo against India in the Asian giants' Pool B opener in Adelaide on Sunday.