England captain Michael Vaughan insists his side will be ready for action by the time their World Cup opener next Friday comes around.

Peter Fulton has joined the Black Caps growing injury list after breaking his finger during the warm-up match against Sri Lanka.

India mauled the hosts West Indies by nine wickets in their final warm-up match before the World Cup.

Thrice finalists and twice champions, the West Indies dominated the World Cup at its inception.

England’s brief hold over Australia came to an abrupt halt at St. Vincent today as Australia cruised comfortably to a 5 wicket victory.

Pakistan completed its World Cup preparations with a comprehensive but controversial seven wicket victory over South Africa in Trinidad

Stephen Fleming showed signs of returning to form with a stylish 65 in New Zealand’s 18-run win over Sri Lanka.

After this week’s gas scare at the hotel where the Pakistan and SA teams were staying, the ICC have ordered additional player security.

Black Caps all-rounder Jacob Oram has said his broken finger on his left hand won’t stop him playing a full part in the World Cup.

Zimbabwe recovered from early trauma to defeat Bermuda by 6 wickets, having bowled the minnows out for 136.