Cricket

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.

Opening ceremony features fireworks, captains of competing teams paraded through historic Bangabandhu Stadium.

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.

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

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.

Shehzad, Misbah score centuries to crush Bangladesh.

Authorities evicted beggars, hawkers near stadiums.

Leg-spinners performance against Australia impresses captain.

Pakistani captain hints at including an extra spinner in the team.

Ponting’s half-century goes in vain as Australia lose warm-up match.

Despite a 6-1 defeat to Australia, Strauss is still confident ahead of the World Cup.

Pakistan must clinch the World Cup if they are to win back their fans, says fast-bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

Shoaib Akthar says Pakistan still has more than enough variety to succeed in the World Cup.

Off-the-field matters that influenced the proceedings in the mega event.

Sarwan hits ton in warm up match.

The inclusion of so many spinners has meant that South Africa have an inexperienced side.

Afridi says players have turned over a new leaf after spot-fixing controversy.

Warne, Kumble to provide inspiration.

Australia have not been beaten in their last 29 games since their last World Cup defeat to Pakistan 1999.

Imagine Kevin Pietersen, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, Jacques Kallis and Shahid Afridi batting for the same team.

The dew factor in day and night matches will decide results, says Imran Khan.

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says the team's morale is high before the World Cup.

Rookie adamant to make it to the playing-eleven.

They may not be the hottest property at the World Cup, but the West Indies are desperate to win.

India captain says his team is well-equipped to handle the pressure of home crowds.

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram tips all-rounder Abdul Razzaq to steal the show at the World Cup.

Bangladesh meet India in the opening match two days later at the Shere Bangla National stadium.

If a local official named Saddam Hossain had not intervened, the Bangladesh captain may have been lost to football.

Sri Lanka's captain performs the role stylish batsman, safe wicket-keeper and shrewd captain.

Captain not bogged down by convention.

Captain needs to improve dismal World Cup form as the team looks to improve on their showing in the last two editions.

Australia, New Zealand preferred forfeiting preliminary matches last time Sri Lanka hosted the World Cup in 1996.

Players of 1992 World Cup winning team say Pakistan face a mighty challenge for 2011.

Left-armer replaced after failing to prove full fitness to management.

Australia drop injured duo Nathan Hauritz and Mike Hussey. India’s Praveen Kumar declared unfit to play.

Comeback king Misbashul Haq vows to carry Pakistan to glory given the results the team has faced following his return.

Afridi has never been short of talent and is a vetera­n of 312 one-day intern­ationa­ls.

Cricket coach and manager calls for fresh start after key players handed lengthy bans on corruption charges.

Sri Lanka remain underprepared for the World Cup.

Jacob Oram has been cleared to travel to the World Cup, which is due to start on February 19.

Former players divided on PCB's delay in naming World Cup captain.

It is entirely in keeping with the ethos of Pakistan cricket that even a series victory is accompanied by confusion.

PCB did not announce the captain when they announced the 15-man squad on January 18.

Shehza­d scores first centur­y, first one-day series win since Novemb­er, 2008.