Kenya has named their World Cup squad and have stuck with the same side that won the World Cricket League competition this month.

The injury-clouded fast bowling trio of Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Gul and Mohammad Asif have been included in Pakistan’s World Cup squad.

Scotland have opted to go into the World Cup later next month with an unchanged squad from their recent World Cricket League campaign.

Bangladesh have announced the squad they are taking to the World Cup in the Caribbean, including a few surprises.

Batsman Phil Jaques has been included in the Australian squad that takes on NZ in the Chappell-Hadlee series, starting later this week.

Brad Haddin and Shaun Tait have beaten off the challenges of Cameron White and Stuart Clark to be included in Australia’s WC squad.

Daryl Tuffey has been surprisingly included in the Black Caps 15-man squad for the upcoming World Cup in the West Indies.

Pakistan are reeling with the news that Shoaib Akhtar would be in doubt for the World Cup after succumbing to a another knee injury.

Adam Gilchrist will miss the start of the World Cup, opting to stay at home with his wife for the birth of their third child.

Sri Lanka have included veteran Russel Arnold in their World Cup squad, as well as the returning Chaminda Vaas and Muttiah Muralitharan