Hussain backs ~~Banger~~ Trescothick to regain appetite!
Durban (South Africa): Out-of-touch England opener Marcus Trescothick got the full backing of his captain Nasser Hussain on Tuesday on the eve of the team~~s vital World Cup clash against India..

Akram~~s path to pinnacle of glory: Wickets one to 500
Paarl (South Africa): Pakistan~~s Wasim Akram on Tuesday became the first player in history to take 500 wickets in One-day cricket when he bowled the Netherlands~~ Nick Statham in the World Cup match..

Bowlers redeem pride; Pak humbles Holland by 97 runs
Paarl (South Africa): Pakistan kept its World Cup hopes alive with a 97-run victory against minnows Holland on Tuesday, but still had much to worry about in its batting department ahead of their next match against India..

I dedicate my 500 wickets to my dedicated fans: Akram
Paarl: Pakistan~~s Wasim Akram became the first player in the history of the game to take 500 One-day wickets on Tuesday and then dedicated his achievement to his legion of spectators..

Sachin stands atop man-of-the-tournament standings
Durban: Sachin Tendulkar~~s century in the match against Namibia has propelled him to the top of the man-of-the-tournament standings in the World Cup, just ahead of England~~s bowling sensation James Anderson who will come face to face with the batting maestro in Wednesday~~s crucial group ~~A~~ game between India and England..


'Crowing' Martin held high in the eyes of Wasim Akram
Bangalore: This World Cup refuses to have a quite day. Every single day has thrown up sensational stuff even with a host of so called minnows darting the fixtures chart in the first phase..