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Lara aims to defy curse of the host

Though home advantage has traditionally been anything but that at the World Cup - no host has ever won the tournament - Brian Lara, West Indies captain, believes his side might be best placed to crack the curse.

26-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Rampaul swings Trinidad to triumph

Just like he did on Saturday to swing the balance in Trinidad and Tobago's favour, pacer Ravi Rampaul rose to the challenge with three wickets yesterday to hand the hosts their second regional cricket title for the year.

26-Feb-2007•Kim De Freitas
25 February 2007

Caricom, Interpol tighten immigration process

Around 30 people so far have been denied entry to the Caribbean with two weeks to go before the official opening ceremony of the World Cup.

26-Feb-2007•AFP

Pomersbach out after car accident

Luke Pomersbach has been ruled out of Western Australia's Pura Cup match against Victoria after being involved in a car accident on Sunday

26-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Redbacks drop Elliott from Pura Cup side

Matthew Elliott has become the second South Australia veteran batsman to be dumped this season after the Redbacks omitted him from their Pura Cup squad to take on Tasmania

26-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Bulls name Nye in Pura Cup squad

Aaron Nye's impressive form in Queensland's Ford Ranger Cup final victory has earned him a place in the Pura Cup squad for their match against New South Wales

26-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Shahriar ton puts Bermuda in their place

Bangladesh demonstrated that a significant gulf in class exists between them and the genuine minnows of the World Cup, as they cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Bermuda at St John's

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Simmons confirmed as new Irish coach

Phil Simmons has been confirmed as Ireland's next coach and will take over from Adrian Birrell, who steps down after the World Cup

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Loudon stars in England victory

Alex Loudon was the star as England completed a hard-fought five-wicket win against Bangladesh at Mirpur

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Full steam ahead as teams touch down

Following the arrival of Bangladesh, Canada, and Bermuda during the last week, the remainder of the teams for the World Cup are expected to touch down in the Caribbean over the next few days

25-Feb-2007•AFP

Raj rues missed chances

Mithali Raj, India's captain, reflected on a game that got away after Maria Fahey and Sarah McGlashan set up New Zealand's third straight victory in the quadrangular tournament

25-Feb-2007•Nishi Narayanan in Chennai

Canada ease to victory

Canada, spurred by an efficient bowling and batting display, comfortably defeated Antigua & Barbuda by five wickets in their one-day practice match

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Pathan to play in World Cup

Irfan Pathan, the Indian allrounder, will after all travel to the West Indies for the World Cup, Dilip Vengsarkar, the chairman of selectors, confirmed in Ahmedabad today

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

'Nye turned the game for us' - Maher

Victoria's reputation as first-class chasers failed them in the match that mattered but it was still nagging at Jimmy Maher close to the end

25-Feb-2007•Brydon Coverdale

Jaffer and Powar star in West Zone's win

West Zone huffed and puffed to a three-wicket win over Central Zone in the opening match of the Deodhar Trophy at Ahmedabad

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Taylor ton in vain as Aussies cruise home

An unbeaten century from Claire Taylor wasn't enough for England as Lisa Sthalekar guided Australia to a six-wicket victory at the Chemplast Ground in Chennai

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Duffin and Kasteni find form

Zimbabwe's World Cup squad continued its build-up to the tournament with a 129-run against the A side at Harare Sports Club

25-Feb-2007•James Jones

TV umpires get enhanced roles for WC

Television umpires are likely to be armed with enhanced powers under rules and regulations adopted for the upcoming World Cup.

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Hair drops charges against Pakistan board

Darrell Hair, the Australian umpire at the heart of the Oval controvery last year, has decided not to take legal action against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for racial discrimination

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

Pakistan in line for massive bonuses for WC triumph

Pakistan can pick up approximately US$1.2 million in bonuses if they win the World Cup in the West Indies, the PCB said.

25-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff

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