Best performances in the 1983 World Cup

Kapil Dev's 175, and Duncan Fletcher's all-round show

Feb 13, 2015: A look at the best batting, bowling, allround, and team performances of the 1983 World Cup

Best performances in 1975 and 1979 World Cups

Richards and Gilmour head the charts

Feb 13, 2015: A look at the best batting, bowling, allround, and team performances of the first two World Cups

World Cup 2015

Cricket moves in on rugby turf

Feb 12, 2015: New Zealand cricket and Christchurch have seen a pleasant rebuilding in the past few years and now the country's second sport is ready to take over, at least for six weeks

World Cup 2015

Ireland 'irritation' at Morgan allegiance

Feb 12, 2015: The Ireland management has spoken out at the frustration of losing players to England. Alan Lewis, Ireland chief selector and former captain, said it was "irritating" that Eoin Morgan will captain England at the World Cup.

World Cup 2015

Herath stresses accuracy for spinners

Feb 12, 2015: Rangana Herath believes it is precision that will bring spinners success in New Zealand and Australia during the World Cup, rather than mystery or extravagant turn

World Cup 2015

Indian Prime Minister wishes World Cup squad

Feb 12, 2015: On Thursday, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent personalised tweets to each member of the Indian 2015 World Cup team

World Cup 2015

Adelaide prepared for subcontinent showdown

Feb 12, 2015: The rejoining of battle between India and Pakistan in a vital opening World Cup match on Sunday has security and police in Adelaide well and truly alert.

Bangladesh v Ireland, World Cup 2015 warm-ups, Sydney

Mashrafe questions players' intent in warm-up matches

Feb 12, 2015: Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza has said that their World Cup preparation has amounted to nothing after going down to Ireland by four wickets in Sydney on Thursday

County news

Worcestershire confident of Ajmal return

Feb 12, 2015: Worcestershire are "very optimistic" of a deal to bring Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal back to New Road next season.

World Cup 2015

World Cup launched with song, dance and colour

Feb 12, 2015: A Christchurch crowd of tens of thousands welcomed the 2015 World Cup in a colourful, community-focused event, which was capped off by a spectacular fireworks display

County news

ECB revamp set to help groundsman

Feb 12, 2015: Groundsman will receive greater assistance in producing better quality pitches - seen as essential to the health of T20 in particular - by a new team of cricket liaison officers next season.

County news

Somerset get Tanvir in for T20

Feb 12, 2015: Somerset have signed Sohail Tanvir, the Pakistani left-arm seamer, for this seasons NatWest T20 Blast. He helped Hampshire to Finals Day in 2013

World Cup 2015

Australia pokes fun at England suckers

Feb 12, 2015: England's recent ODI record in Australia leaves little room for optimism but a new team, encouraged to play with freedom, is desperate to perform well on the biggest stage of all

Scotland v West Indies, World Cup 2015 warm-ups, Sydney

Scotland give West Indies a scare

Feb 12, 2015: Scotland nearly upset West Indies in their chase of 314 in the warm-up match at the SCG, but fell short by three runs despite needing 14 runs from the last two overs with four wickets in hand

India news

India Cements shareholders to get CSK shares

Feb 12, 2015: The board of India Cements, the company which owns Chennai Super Kings, has approved the transfer of ownership rights to the franchise to its newly formed subsidiary, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd

'Australia here I come!'

Feb 12, 2015: Kemar's announcements, Saqlain's wisdom, and Freddie's brags - in this Twitter round-up

World Cup 2015

Australia's once in a generation opportunity

Feb 12, 2015: The home advantage, their present form, the depth in their squad - the ingredients are in place for Australia to win the World Cup. Staying focussed could be their biggest challenge

World Cup 2015

Ronchi evolving into New Zealand's X-factor

Feb 12, 2015: Luke Ronchi has shown he can both rebuild a wobbling innings or launch from a platform at the death, making him a vital cog in New Zealand's set-up leading into the World Cup

World Cup 2015

Clarke to miss Australia's first game

Feb 12, 2015: Michael Clarke will not be rushed back for Australia's World Cup opener against England at the MCG despite his encouraging performance in a warm-up win over the UAE

World Cup 2015

Men Who Will Own The Cup: Kane Williamson

Feb 12, 2015: Why Kane Williamson could be the X factor for New Zealand at the Cricket World Cup.