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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.

Sarwan hits ton in warm up match.

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

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.

Pakistan have harmed their World Cup chances by delaying naming a captain, says Imran Khan.

In the midst of pessimism, a World Cup win can bring Pakistan’s divided population together.

Captain to be announced a day before the last one-day with New Zealand.

PCB yet to formally announce leader of the mega event

ICC had asked for a different venue as they felt Eden Gardens was under-prepared.

Ijaz Butt retains Afridi as captain after consulting management, coach and team.

Vaughan terms India as the clear favourite, however he adds that Pakistan is another team to watch out for.

Former leg-spinner urges team to avoid off-pitch controversies.

Coach assures board of more responsible behaviour. ICC names Misbahul Haq as captain on its website.

A ban by the ICC from all cricketing activities did not stop Amir from playing a practice match at the Pindi Stadium.

At least now, when Pakistan does lose, the players can say they failed because the captaincy ruckus unsettled them.

New Zealand looking for redemption as ODIs begin.

Record-breaking Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan says the 2011 World Cup will be his last outing.

Half-day strike to appose selectors decision for the World cup.

Lara says MS Dhoni’s men have been in top form in both Tests and One-Day Internationals leading up showpiece event.

Lee, Tait included in 15-man squad. Ponting named captain, but is still recovering from broken finger.

Pemra warned against giving exclusive World Cup 2011 telecast rights.