Australia has accounted for the star-studded World XI in the opening match of the Super Series, thanks to a strong bowling display.

A full-strength West Indies team will head to Australia, as a 15-man squad was named containing the big names of Caribbean cricket.

New Zealand head back to Africa after a short break for an eagerly anticipated clash with South Africa.

What is at stake in the Super Series? What are the teams playing for, why will people be watching, and how do the teams shape up?

Australian bowlers Brad Hogg and Shaun Tait are to miss the upcoming ICC Super Series, due to injury.

The ICC World XI have taken a win in their only warm-up match before the Super Series begins, but Victoria pushed them all the way.

Adam Gilchrist has suggested Damien Martyn would
make an ideal opening partner, for the upcoming ODI
series against the World XI.

England’s Andrew Flintoff and New Zealand’s Daniel Vettori will miss the World XI’s practice match, ahead of the Super Series.

Pakistani seamer Shabbir Ahmed has been cleared by the ICC to resume his International bowling career.

Senior Zimbabwean batsman Craig Wishart has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.