The 2011 World Cup's format was designed keeping in mind the commercial significance of the top teams making it to the knock-out stagesESPNcricinfo st
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Lahore Eagles win thriller off last ball
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Chaos in Bangalore as fans rush for tickets
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Benitez insists there will be no complacency from Newcastle
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Damien Wright retires from Australian first-class cricket
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Leeds fans react to Ayling’s performance against QPR
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