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The attention on Australia's attack has all been on the fast bowlers in the lead-up to the World Cup, meaning Brad Hogg's recent lack of wickets has slipped under the radar

Hogg ready to fight back

Jason Gillespie could become a victim of South Australia's woeful season and salary-cap problems, revealing he does not have a contract for next season

Gillespie considers future with no Redbacks contract

Australia's fast-bowling line-up will be able to bounce back at the World Cup despite a lack of experience on Caribbean wickets, according to Jason Gillespie

Criticism of fast bowlers unfair - Gillespie

Glenn McGrath wants to ease Australia's fast-bowling problems by taking the new ball and returning to his best for his farewell at the World Cup

'I want the new ball' - McGrath

Ricky Ponting has conceded Australia's injury troubles and less-than-ideal training facilities have provided a mixed start to their World Cup campaign

Australia prepare for Zimbabwe warm-up

Andrew Symonds is set for his first net session since injuring his right biceps but Ricky Ponting said the allrounder was still three to four weeks away from being 100% fit

Symonds ready to test arm

Greg Chappell and Ian Chappell believe that a team scoring 500 runs in an ODI innings could be a real possibility in the near future

'Total of 500 a possibility'

The captains of India and Australia both acknowledged that it was India's poor fielding that made all the difference in the virtual semifinal of the women's match in Chennai

'Bowling was bad and we had a lot of misfields' - Mithali

03-Mar-2007•Nishi Narayanan

Chigumbura aims to curb his aggression

Elton Chigumbura admits that emulating the likes of Chris Cairns and Andrew Flintoff doesn't pay off in a struggling side like Zimbabwe

The ICC Board has suspended the membership of the United States of America Cricket Association (USACA)

ICC suspends USA Cricket Association

Matthew Hayden is expecting big things from his rested opening partner, Adam Gilchrist, at the World Cup despite Gilchrist's struggle for runs during the CB Series. Hayden said Gilchrist's absence on Australia's ill-fated tour of New Zealand would do him

Gilchrist will be better for rest - Hayden

Michael Clarke has joined the growing list of players willing to battle through the pain barrier at the World Cup

Clarke ready to test hip

Percy Sonn will continue as president of the International Cricket Council, extending his term at the helm to three years

Sonn gets one more year as ICC president

Murray Power, Irish Cricket Union's chairman, talks to Cricinfo about his country's future

Lack of sponsorship inhibiting Ireland progress

02-Mar-2007•Martin Williamson and Will Luke

Obuya brothers earn sponsorship deal

David and Collins Obuya will be sponsored by CopyCat, a local equipment supplier in Nairobi, for the World Cup

Just two days after Darren Gough's return as Yorkshire captain Anthony McGrath has performed a u-turn over his decision to leave the club

McGrath decides to stay at Yorkshire

Alistair Campbell has turned down an offer to travel with Zimbabwe to the Caribbean

Campbell turns down World Cup coaching role

The ICC has announced its list of umpires for the group stages and match referees for the entire World Cup

ICC announces umpires and referees for World Cup