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Vettori: Top order must fire

Captain Daniel Vettori believes the onus is on New Zealand's batsmen to make an impression in their World Cup quarter-final against South Africa.

India prevail despite Ponting heroics

A tremendous century from Ricky Ponting proved in vain as India recorded a five-wicket win over Australia to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup. Yuvraj Singh again impressed for the co-hosts.

Grounds for hope in Colombo

Facing Sri Lanka in Colombo appears a rather tough assignment for Andrew Strauss' men, but trawling through the record books will provide a modicum of comfort for any England supporter.

Prior: We are here to win World Cup

Matt Prior thinks that England are determined to complete this winter’s unfinished business, by finally doing themselves justice at the World Cup.

Collingwood to have knee surgery

England all-rounder Paul Collingwood will undergo arthroscopic left knee surgery to correct minor cartilage damage following the conclusion of England's current Cricket World Cup campaign.

Afridi plays down title talk

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has played down his side’s chances of winning the World Cup despite sweeping into the semi-finals with a crushing 10-wicket victory over West Indies in Mirpur.

Pakistan storm past sorry Windies

Rob Barnett

Pakistan continued their stunning World Cup progress with a 10-wicket demolition of West Indies, who were dismissed for a paltry 112.

Ponting: I'm not retiring

Ricky Ponting leads Australia into tomorrow`s World Cup last-eight tie with India adamant that he is not finished as an international cricketer.

Pakistan storm past sorry Windies

Pakistan continued their stunning World Cup progress with a 10-wicket demolition of West Indies, who were dismissed for a paltry 112.

Episode 35

Join the England cricket rollercoaster as the Podcast previews the ICC Cricket World Cup quarter-final against Sri Lanka - with Andrew Strauss, Ian Bell, Jade Dernbach and James Tredwell; plus resident pundit and former world cup finalist Mike Gatting, Ottis Gibson, and Chris Read, Paul Franks and Steve Kirby on MCC v Notts season opener