Fever at high pitch: Cape Town gears up for extravaganza
Cape Town: Cape Town is gearing up for the mass invasion of cricket fans ahead of the World Cup kick-off on Saturday, saying it is prepared for any eventuality..

Aussies still unsure of playing their match in Zimbabwe
Johannesburg: Australia may yet pull out of its World Cup match in Zimbabwe, Australian players~~ union chief Tim May said on Wednesday..

Wright happy with India~~s batting show in warm-up game
Johannesburg: Indian coach John Wright was delighted to see his key batsmen strike form ahead of the World Cup starting on Sunday, especially after their miserable show in New Zealand..

Mandela asks England, New Zealand to honour schedule
Johannesburg: Former South African President Nelson Mandela appealed on Wednesday to England and New Zealand to play their Cricket World Cup matches in Zimbabwe and Kenya, saying their refusal could plunge cricket into chaos..

Bitter truth: Aussies wary of Pakistan~~s pace fire power
Johannesburg: Australian captain Ricky Ponting put up a brave front, but it is clear the defending champion has no idea what to expect when it faces Pakistan in its opening World Cup clash next Tuesday..