Sunil Gavaskar has come out strongly against the dominant Australian sides of the past, saying he was pleased by their recent losses.

Zimbabwe recovered from early trauma to defeat Bermuda by 6 wickets, having bowled the minnows out for 136.

Black Caps all-rounder Jacob Oram has said his broken finger on his left hand won’t stop him playing a full part in the World Cup.

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

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.

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.