Pakistan completed its World Cup preparations with a comprehensive but controversial seven wicket victory over South Africa in Trinidad

Stephen Fleming showed signs of returning to form with a stylish 65 in New Zealand’s 18-run win over Sri Lanka.

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

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.

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

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

A tremendous all round performance from Kenyan Captain Steve Tikolo left the Netherlands agonisingly short of victory against Kenya.

Bangladesh followed their victory over New Zealand by beating Scotland by seven wickets in Barbados.

Led by Dave Langvord-Smith who claimed 4-41, Ireland have
cruised to a seven wicket victory over Canada in their second warm up match.

The surprise champions eleven years ago as they came of International cricketing age in the subcontinent, Sri Lanka revolutionised one-day cricket.