Ireland managed to snatch a tie from almost certain defeat as they reduced Zimbabwe from 203-6 to 221 all out.

Sri Lanka made their mark on the 2007 World Cup early with a thrashing of Bermuda in their first match at the Queen’s Park Oval.

Makhaya Ntini will most likely miss his side’s opening match against Holland on Friday, with SA management opting to rest the seamer.

Allan Border has slammed Sunil Gavaskar’s latest comments regarding David Hookes death as “inappropriate” and “uncalled for”.

All-rounder Craig McMillan is uncertain for tomorrow’s blockbuster clash against England after suffering a bruised toe during training.

Australia thrashed associate side Scotland in today’s first Group A game in St Kitts by 203 runs.

An unbeaten 72 and two wickets from Steve Tikolo meant Kenya could open their WC account with a win against Canada today.

England paceman Jimmy Anderson has been taken to a St Lucia hospital with a suspected broken finger.

Inzamam-ul-Haq has blasted his batsman after failing to reach the required runs set by the West Indies in yesterday’s opening match.

A New Zealand team spokesman has confirmed that Mark Gillespie will miss the Black Caps opening World Cup match against England.