After this week’s gas scare at the hotel where the Pakistan and SA teams were staying, the ICC have ordered additional player security.

Codemasters have released the demo for Brian Lara/Ricky Ponting International Cricket 2007 along with a new video and new screenshots.

West Indies coach Bennett King has expressed confidence that Brian Lara will be on form in time for the World Cup.

England wicket-keeper Chris Read has told the BBC that the decision to drop him for the start of the Ashes was difficult to get over.

Despite no clearance to play, Pakistan’s replacement bowlers Mohammad Sami and Yasir Arafat have left for the Caribbean.

New Zealand fast bowler Mark Gillespie has been diagnosed with a viral infection after complaining of paralysis in his right arm.

Runners-up in the last edition of the World Cup, India go to the West Indies hardly as one of the favorites to lift the trophy for the first time since 1983.

South Africa and Pakistan players were evacuated from the Hilton Hotel in Trinidad because of a blast caused by a gas leak.

West Indian legend Sir Vivian Richards has written off Australia’s chances of becoming the first team to win three consecutive World Cups.

Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has denied rumors about his short term future saying he hasn’t planned anything at this stage.