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There's no question of any farewell match for Dhoni: Rajeev Shukla

Rajiv Shukla's remark comes as Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren urged the BCCI on Saturday to host a farewell match for former skipper Dhoni, who announced his retirement from international cricket

ICC Super League for 2023 World Cup qualification: All you need to know

The super league will begin with England vs Ireland three match ODI series, scheduled to start from July 30, 2020. Check ICC Super League format, teams and points system here

ICC launches Super League qualification pathway for 2023 ODI World Cup

ICC launched the ODI Super League, a qualifier for the 2023 World Cup in India that aims to add context to the 50-over format

Captain Cool, Great Finisher, Legend: 10 key facts as Dhoni turns 39 today

For over a decade, Dhoni's swashbuckling batting style, especially the famed helicopter shot, gave international bowlers a headache, let's relive his first century in international cricket

2011 World Cup: No reason to doubt integrity of final, says ICC ACU head

The world body's statement came after Sri Lanka Police's special investigation division on Friday called off a probe into allegations by former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage

Sri Lanka drops 2011 World Cup final fixing probe on lack of evidence

The three statements recorded thus far shows that there are no evidence to prove the 14 allegations raised by former Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage, says Chief of the SIU SSP Jagath Fonseka

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara records statement over 10 hours

An investigation was started into the 2011 WC final by Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed

Upul Tharanga questioned in ICC World Cup 2011 final fixing claims

Aluthgamage had earlier claimed that the final at Wankhede Stadium was fixed as they could've won the match easily.

2011 WC final fixing: Sangakkara, Jayawardene called up for investigation

The allegations of match-fixing in the finals of the 2011 World Cup between India and Sri Lanka were made by Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was the Sports Minister of Sri Lanka at the time

Sangakkara asked to give statement in Sri Lanka's 2011 WC probe: Reports

Kumar Sangakkara was captain of the Sri Lankan team at that time

Sri Lanka police questions De Silva over 2011 WC final fixing allegation

Aluthgamage has alleged that his country "sold" the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him

2011 WC final fixing: BCCI's ACU hasn't received correspondence from SL

The Board of Control for Cricket in India's Anti-Corruption Unit has not received any correspondence from Sri Lanka regarding the claims of match-fixing in the finals of the 2011 World Cup

Aaron Finch keeps himself busy by planning for 2023 World Cup in India

The T20 World Cup in Australia later this year looks unlikely due to the Covid-19 pandemic while India have the rights for the 2021 edition

India celebrates 37th anniversary of 1983 WC; here's what cricketers said

There is no pressure on the current Indian team, in my opinion, they are doing well, it's not like that you need to win a World Cup to be called a good team, says Kapil Dev

After declaring 2011 WC final fixed, SL minister says it's his suspicion

After asserting that the 2011 World Cup final was "sold" by "certain parties" in Sri Lanka to India, the island nation's former sports minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage has now called his claim a "suspicion" that he wants investigated. The Lankan government has ordered an enquiry into the matter and a special Police investigation unit recorded Aluthgamage's statement on Wednesday. He told the team that he was only suspicious of fixing. "I want my suspicion investigated," Aluthgamage told reporters. "I gave to the Police, a copy of the complaint I lodged with the International Cricket Council (ICC) on 30 October 2011 regarding the said allegation as then Sports Minister," he said. Aluthgamage has alleged that his country "sold" the game to India, a claim that was ridiculed by former captains Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene who demanded evidence from him. Set a target of 275, India clinched the trophy thanks to the brilliance of Gautam Gambhir (97) and then skipper Mahendra

This day 37 yrs ago, a historic win for Kapil's boys, iconic Lord's image

India had entered the World Cup with zero expectations and nobody really considered them as a title contender, considering the inexperience the team had of playing ODI cricket

1983 WC win a 'watershed' moment in Indian cricket history: Mohammad Kaif

The Kapil Dev-led side had defeated West Indies by 43 in the finals to win the 1983 World Cup.

Can't let people get away with lies: de Silva on 2011 WC fixing claims

Aravinda de Silva said Sachin Tendulkar, who won his maiden World Cup in 2011, deserve the respect and that's why it's the duty of the Indian government and BCCI to initiate an impartial probe

Vivian Richards recalls how he felt after Clive Llyod lifted 1975 WC trophy

On June 21 in 1975, West Indies won the first edition of the Cricket World Cup. The Clive Lloyd-side became champion after defeating Australia in the final

Sri Lanka govt launches probe into 2011 World Cup final fixing allegation

The sports minister Dullas Alahapperuma has ordered the investigation and asked for a report on its progress every two weeks