World Cup organisers are facing major problems with tickets sales for the World Cup drying up, with many still yet to be purchased.

Cricket Australia today confirmed they have been approached by India regarding a possible one-off series on American soil.

Scott Styris could make his much-anticipated return to the Black Caps side next Sunday, according to team officials.

Sachin Tendulkar is due to slot into India’s middle order for the first one-day international against the West Indies.

Mal Loye has voiced his amazement at the level of abuse directed at him by the Australian crowd during Fridays ODI in Brisbane.

South Africa ended Day 2 26 runs behind, with seven 2nd innings wickets left, after Inzamam-ul-Haq took Pakistan to a 141-run lead.

Canada have become the first team to forfeit an international match after illness preventing them from fielding a full eleven.

Adam Parore has come out strongly against the Back Caps and especially captain Stephen Fleming who he described as “uninspiring”.

Shoaib Akhtar has been sent to hospital for scans after injuring his hamstring in the second Test against SA in Port Elizabeth.

Shane Bond returned to light training with the Black Caps in Sydney on Saturday although he is still suffering from a sore back.