Jamaican police have allegedly confirmed that Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer was strangled to death in his hotel room.

A very relieved centurion Lou Vincent, a record smashing 50 from Brendon McCullum and a fine effort with the ball from Jeetan Patel will build confidence for the Blackcaps for the next stage of the World Cup.

Jamaican police have denied there is any evidence at this stage that Bob Woolmer was murdered, contrary to media reports.

South African captain Graeme Smith believes Australia have lost their “fear factor”, ahead of their blockbuster Group A clash.

England’s worries were further compounded yesterday, when captain Michael Vaughan tripped over a pot-hole a during training session.

Sri Lanka pummeled Bangladesh by 198 runs, bowling them out for 112 after posting a mammoth 312.

In what has been perhaps the worst week in their history, the Pakistan cricket team were still able to turn up the heat on Zimbabwe.

Sunil Gavaskar has today apologised for his comments regarding the death of David Hookes during a war of words with Ricky Ponting.

Four excellent innings, lead by an impressive 85 by Ross Taylor were enough for New Zealand to easily beat Kenya by 148 runs.

South African captain Graeme Smith led the way with 91 as his side routed Scotland in their Group A match at St Kitts.