US alerts citizens in Zim, England~~s fears compound
London: The England players~~ representative Richard Bevan said on Wednesday the team~~s World Cup opener in Harare must be moved to South Africa after the US State Department urged Americans to consider leaving the country..

South African World Cup squad undergoes drug tests
Cape Town: South Africa~~s World Cup players underwent drug tests on Wednesday ahead of the tournament which starts on February 8..

Tikolo hopes they have a chance to play at home
Nairobi: Kenyan cricket captain Steve Tikolo has said he would be disappointed if the two World Cup matches in Nairobi involving Kenya against New Zealand and Sri Lanka are moved due to security concerns..

It~~ll take an outstanding side to dethrone Australia
Sydney: Australia, the reigning champion, deserves to be installed as favourite to retain the World Cup in the sport~~s four-yearly showpiece about to unfold in South Africa and Zimbabwe..

~~Victories over Pak, India vital for defending title~~
Perth: Australia views opening pool matches against Pakistan and India as vital to the team~~s chances of defending the World Cup in southern Africa, vice-captain Adam Gilchrist said on Thursday..