Shahid Afridi will miss the opening matches of the World Cup after he was given a four match ban for breaching the ICC code of conduct.

A late flurry of wickets was not enough to prevent Bangladesh from securing a 3-1 series victory over Zimbabwe.

Indian fast bowler Irfan Pathan is doubtful to start in Sunday’s one-day match against Sri Lanka after pulling up with a sore shoulder.

Glenn McGrath has accepted the blame for his side’s defeat at the hands of England during their first final at the MCG late last week.

Andre Nel has opened fire ahead of the World Cup saying he will look to “get in the face” of the Australian captain Ricky Ponting.

Pakistan face a nervous wait ahead of today’s hearing against Shahid Afridi after he was charged with breaching the ICC code of conduct

A downpour near the end of the first innings forced the abandonment of the third ODI between South Africa and Pakistan.

A lower-order Zimbabwe collapse handed Bangladesh the third ODI at Harare by 14 runs as they opened up a 2-1 series lead.

Paul Collingwood had the game of his life to condemn Australia to defeat in the first final of the ODI series.

Michael Hussey has been named captain of the Australian team for the upcoming Chappell-Hadlee series in New Zealand.