Somerset Sabres batsman Marcus Trescothick has admitted that he is “desperate” to play for England again after a troubled recent past.

West Indies captain Brian Lara has confirmed that he will retire from one-day international cricket at the end of the World Cup.

Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga is in doubt for their Super Eight clash with New Zealand on Friday due to an ankle injury.

England spin-bowler Ashley Giles has suffered new problems with his hip and is in doubt for the start of the county season.

South Africa defeated West Indies by 67 runs, to all but ensure the hosts’ exit from the World Cup 2007.

New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming is confident his side can take out this year’s World Cup.

New Zealand Cricket have announced that current board member Justin Vaughan will become their new Chief Executive.

South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs is struggling to be fit for their next match against the West Indies in Grenada on Tuesday.

Good batting from Peter Fulton and Brendon McCullum, and superb bowling from Daniel Vettori proved too much for Ireland at Guyana.

Pervez Mir, media manager for Pakistan at the World Cup, has blamed an overdose of religiosity for the team’s early exit.