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Jayasuriya aims to inspire 1996 repeat

In his fifth and final World Cup, Sanath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka's veteran opener, says his batting is as explosive as it was in Sri Lanka's 1996 title triumph

14-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Zimbabwe and Ireland eye crucial edge

Under-strength Zimbabwe and debutants Ireland may look like a lightweight contest in a World Cup group which also includes West Indies and Pakistan, but for the captains, its serious business

14-Mar-2007•AFP

Lara keen to build on winning start

Brian Lara refused to look too far ahead - "It's just one match" - but there was no denying his pleasure at the manner in which West Indies stormed to a 54-run victory in their opening game at the World Cup

14-Mar-2007•Dileep Premachandran in Jamaica

Plunkett hoping for iPod edge

Liam Plunkett, the England fast bowler, hopes the use of modern technology can help his team-mates prepare for their World Cup opener against New Zealand on March 16 in St. Lucia

14-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Katich returns for Pura Cup final

New South Wales will regain Simon Katich, their captain, for the Pura Cup final against Tasmania starting next Monday

14-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

New Zealand Cricket appeals Adams suspension

New Zealand Cricket has appealed against the one-match ban imposed on Andre Adams, the Auckland allrounder, for an incident during a domestic game last week

14-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Clark deserves new ball - Warne

Shane Warne believes Stuart Clark should open the bowling with Glenn McGrath during the World Cup but Shaun Tait could be trusted with the important final overs

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Oram finds faith in game plan

The allrounder Jacob Oram will go into Friday's match against England backed by the knowledge he can construct a significant innings from any position

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Watson's warm-up 'the best I have batted'

Shane Watson believes his World Cup warm-up half-centuries against England and Zimbabwe last week were his best efforts for Australia

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Scotland dare to dream

Gavin Hamilton, the Scotland allrounder, and Peter Drinnen their coach say their side won't back down when they face Australia but are also realistic about the outcome

13-Mar-2007•Andrew Miller in St Kitts

A chance for the minnows to shine

On paper, the opening game in Group C is little more than a battle for bragging rights between two of the tournament's minnows

13-Mar-2007•Martin Williamson

McGrath desperate to finish on a high

Glenn McGrath has been there and done that in his decade-and-a-half at the top, but as he embarks on the final chapter of his mighty career he has one final goal in mind

13-Mar-2007•Andrew Miller in St Kitts

Arthur warns of minnow scare

South Africa's coach Mickey Arthur has warned his team not to slip-up against the Netherlands and Scotland before the big match against Australia

13-Mar-2007

Bashar talks up chances of upset win

Habibul Bashar says the recent upset win over New Zealand has boosted Bangladesh's confidence ahead of the World Cup

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Stiff signs at Grace Road

Leicestershire's squad for the new season continues to take shape after David Stiff, the former Kent seamer, signed a one-year deal and Tom New, their reserve keeper, agreed a two-year extension

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

Giles named Warwickshire vice-captain

Ashley Giles has been named Warwickshire's vice-captain for the 2007 season although he retains his ambition to fight for his England place after the World Cup

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

West Indies storm to opening victory

The West Indies shrugged off any early-tournament nerves with a convincing 54-run win over Pakistan in the opening match of the World Cup at Kingston in Jamaica, with a notable allround performance from Dwayne Smith.

13-Mar-2007•The Bulletin by Will Luke

Australia set to crush Scotland

No prizes for guessing the winner of Wednesday's match between Australia and Scotland but just because it is about as one-sided as you can get, on paper, that doesn't mean there are not a few decent prices to be had when the champions begin the defence of

13-Mar-2007•Simon Cambers

Peshawar Panthers crowned new one-day champs

Peshawar Panthers defeated Sialkot Stallions by eight wickets in the ABN-AMRO Cup Gold League final at Karachi to claim the title of domestic limited-overs champions

13-Mar-2007

'Aussies could get whacked in a bar' - Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar delivered a strong retort in what was the latest in his joust with Australia's captain Ricky Ponting

13-Mar-2007•Cricinfo staff

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