March13 WI emphatic in opening win by: Liam Camps The West Indies played brilliant and inspired cricket to secure a 54-run victory over Pakistan in the opening fixture of the World Cup.
March12 Sabina Park not ready by: Zac Gelman Pakistan and WI were forced to train elsewhere today as last minute preparations on Sabina Park’s training nets were still taking place
March12 Inzi denies retirement rumours by: Zac Gelman Inzamam-ul-Haq has denied speculation of an exit from cricket after the World Cup saying he has no intention of retiring from the game.
March12 Ponting hits back at Gavaskar by: Zac Gelman Ricky Ponting has hit back at claims of poor on-field behaviour from the Australian cricket team made by Sunil Gavaskar late last week.
March12 Slow pitches cause changes by: Alex Crampton The slow pitches present so far in the West Indies could cause bookmakers and teams to change their odds and team selection.
March12 Utseya fancies chances by: Sean Bennett Zimbabwe captain Prosper Utseya has talked up his side’s chances of reaching the Super Eights.
March11 Pitches cause rethink by: Richard Edmunds The warm-up matches have clearly shown that the predicted high scores in World Cup 2007 look unlikely to occur.
March11 Scots want regular Eng matches by: Zac Gelman Craig Wright has today advocated a regular home series between his side and the English in a bid to boost cricket in his home country.
March11 Hayden on course for Scotland by: Alex Crampton Matthew Hayden is expected to recover from his broken toe in time for Australia’s first World Cup game against Scotland.
March11 CW World Cup Countdown. Day 15 – South Africa by: Kev Goughy Cursed, jinxed or just not good enough? Whatever the reason, South Africa’s previous adventures in World Cup Land have been eventful but ultimately disappointing.