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With their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance England make a disastrous start against South Africa.

Association to organise the event on its own.

Sami, Kaneria grab four wickets each in Pentangular Cup.

Birmingham sent into relegation zone in English Premier League.

Hosts to face a more aggressive Ireland today.

Swann urges teammates to hold their nerve today.

Wicket-keeper aims to silence critics, Akhtar and Rehman match-fit.

Sri Lanka and Australia share points after rain washes out match.

Pietersen says he will be fit for the start of the tours by Sri Lanka and India later in the year.

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis warns under-performing opening pair to start delivering World Cup runs.

The Umpire Decision Review System is proving controversial, but Shahid Afridi wants reviews to be doubled.

Giant-killing Ireland vow to play aggressive cricket in Sunday's World Cup match against India.

Angry fans attack Shakib Al Hasan's house after his team's nine-wicket World Cup defeat against the West Indies.

Former Australian test umpire Darrell Hair says umpires refuse to call the spinner for fear of "rocking the boat".

Iqbal, Alam hit centuries as K-P struggle for the second day running.

A 2-1 win in Lahore seals tourists’ triumph in series against Pakistan.

ICC taking extra efforts to ensure a scandal-free Cup.

Ponting wary of Malinga threat in key match.

Romp to a 10-wicket victory, comfortably chasing 162.

Bangladesh hit a new low, humiliated at home by nine wickets.

The big question for Pakistan is how long their skipper Shahid Afridi can deliver, win matches virtually alone.

Thursday’s win helped Pakistan to go on top of Group A ahead of Sri Lanka and Australia.

West Indies spokesman Philip Spooner confirms there were no injuries.

Shakib Al Hasan says team's rout by West Indies "worst day" of his career, insists Bangladesh is not out of Cup race.

Darren Sammy praises Chris Gayle for a motivational speech that inspired his side to emphatic win over Bangladesh.

Handed a five-year ban from cricket, Amir says he wants to use the time productively.

Imran says there are no clear favourites yet, praises mental strength of teams that can chase 300 plus totals.

Wasim Akram says teams need a plan and "fire in the belly" to end Australia's long run of success at the World Cup.

Ashish Bagai praises Shahid Afridi after the Pakistan talisman smothered his team's push for an upset World Cup win.

Faisal Iqbal hit 12 boundaries to reach an unbeaten 97.

Pakistan look to draw series today, coach Lutfi seemingly satisfied with young team’s performance in Lahore.

West Indies hope for a reprieve from injuries and hope to seal a last-eight spot in the World Cup.

The presence and performance of Pakistan-born players spread across the teams has caught attention.

Zimbabwe is one of the few teams in the competition with a spin-heavy attack.

Afridi takes five for the second time in the World Cup as Canada lose by 46 runs.

Pakistan win by 46 runs, Afridi takes five wickets

Kevin O'Brien, free-swinging Irishman and World Cup monster slayer of England is the talk of the town in India.

AB de Villiers and Hashim Amla smash centuries to set up a thumping 231-run win for South Africa.

England captain admits that his team needs to 'raise their game' in the match against South Africa.

Federation sends four-member squad to South Korea.

Lufti rues penalty decision that subjected Pakistan to a 2-1 loss.

Ferguson blasts referee after 2-1 loss.

Canada eye upset as 1992 champions mull over changes for their third match.

Visa delays forcing officials to look at alternate players.

Coach relieved team is having a controversy-free Cup.

Windies look ahead to brighter days.

Netherlands’ captain rues lack of opportunities for minnows.

Minnows stun England by three wickets in World Cup.

BCCI sends letter to the ICC slamming the "inadequacy" of the UDRS being used in the World Cup.

Pakistan are thinking of resting Shoaib Akhtar for Thursday's Group A World Cup match with Canada, says Waqar.