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William Porterfield says minnows are capable of another giant-killing run.

Darren Bravo insists he can stamp his own authority on the World Cup.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori said his team must not lower their guard.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez contributed to the 5-0 victory with his 84th-minute strike.

PSF coach preparing 10 players for tournament.

Federal Areas’ Umar Amin was in form as he took his third wicket, dismissing Nazar Hussain.

Alam urges players not to under-estimate any team, even if it’s lowly ranked.

Zimbabwe pin hopes on Lara’s tips.

Mahela Jayawardene scored the fastest century by a Sri Lankan in the World Cup with 81 balls.

Fast bowler helps Australia to 24th successive Cup win.

Australian skipper Ricky Ponting says World Cup would be a better event if the smaller nations were excluded.

Alam brushes aside worries over team discipline after Shoaib Akhtar and Wahab Riaz were fined.

"The only hero in my life is Imran... I am enamoured and want to emulate him if I ever get a chance".

Miandad said Tendulkar has been a role model for the youth around the world.

Sharing the same passion for the game and the same surnames, there are five sets of brothers in this World Cup.

This is the first time that any Pakistani female athlete has won a medal in the South Asian Games for ski events.

Chelsea looked to be on course for fifth round when Frank Lampard fired them 1-0 up in the first-half of extra time.

A total of 667 runs scored in the Pentangular Cup.

Pakistan captain urges experienced players to shoulder the burden of responsibility at the World Cup.

India overpower Bangladesh by 87 runs in the opening match of the World Cup.

England won the final warm-up match before the World Cup, defeating Pakistan by 67 runs.

Sri Lankan batsman describes Pakistan as World Cup dangermen, praises their game-breaking firepower.

New Zealand have the best possible opportunity to put their poor build-up behind them with a victory against Kenya.

Round-up of the players representing the team and their performance statistics.

Musharraf makes a comeback with a message for the cricket team as World Cup 2011 begins.

Newly renovated stadium has many loopholes in its fire safety mechanism, says chief fire officer for Mumbai.

MindSt­orm Studio­s launch­es 3D, browse­r-based ‘Cricke­t Power’.

Punjab government fails to devise a strategy for Palestine series.

Ace cueist knocked out before quarters.

As protests against Bahrain's government gained momentum, yesterday’s session was postponed to today.

Arsenal give themselves fighting chance of reaching the Champions League quarter-finals.

Captains have experimented with different strategies.

Captains predict closely-contested tournament that will thrill players and fans alike.

Shoaib Akhtar and Wahab Riaz fined $42 for returning late from a private dinner.

Stuart Broad said England are avoiding Pakistani cricketers ahead of their World Cup warm up clash.

West Indian captain Darren Sammy believes spinners will be crucial on the turning wickets at the World Cup.

Shive Sena leader says party chief will decide if the Pakistan team can play in Mumbai if they make the final.

Players and officials barred from using social networking site Twitter during World Cup matches.

Pakistan's attack in the absence of banned pair Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir should not be underestimated.

Saqlain smuggled his wife into hotel room, hid her in a cupboard the day before the 1999 World Cup final in London.

Waqar hopes Akhtar will prove his determination against England on Friday.

ICC checking whether the Salman Butt has breached the terms of his punishment.

Chacha Cricket distraught to be missing out on watching World Cup matches on home soil.

Bowling duo of Nasrullah Khan and Saad Altaf help Federal Areas to win in Pentangular Cup.

Three set win over Zaman seals progress.

Officials promise to bring matches back to venue.

Goalless draw at Fulham keeps holders in fifth position.

Asian number two cueist out after four straight losses.

Many have to be retaught if they take up the sport professionally.

Ian Bell backs Stuart Broad to make memorable World Cup impact despite fast-bowler’s struggles with injury, sickness.