Herald cricket writer David Leggat examines the teams he sees as most likely to lead the charge at World Cup 2011.

A list of the top individual batting efforts in World Cup history.

Ross Taylor has refused to let the Black Caps' latest defeat dent his belief that the side can win the World Cup.

Brendon McCullum feels the time is ripe to make amends for two past World Cups in which he has harvested just 152 runs.

Bangladeshi authorities have launched a campaign against mosquitoes at World Cup venues to ensure a bite-free experience for spectators.

Black Caps all rounder James Franklin believes his days of opening the bowling are over.

New Zealand settled into their World Cup campaign with a 32-run win over Ireland in their opening warmup game at Nagpur yesterday.

Heavy monsoon rains have forced the International Cricket Council to move World Cup warm-up matches from Sri Lanka's Pallekele stadium, tournament organisers said Thursday.

A look back at the past winners of the Cricket World Cup.

The sound of one man clapping. Far from the thunderous welcome home for England players following their Ashes victory.

Veteran batsman Mike Hussey and spinner Nathan Hauritz have been forced out Australia's World Cup squad by injury.

Expect a hardline attitude from New Zealand in their two warmup games for the cricket World Cup in India.

"When someone is seeing in front of him the end of his future, his career, then that is the worst day of one's life," says Mohammad Amir, Pakistan's teen quick bowler

Chopping and changing the starting lineup is not going to stop the Black Caps current form slump, says a former NZ player and commentator.

Express paceman Shaun Tait is no certainty to return as Australia again seek a one-day series win against England.

New Zealand's selectors have a simple request of talented batsman Kane Williamson - score runs fast.

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori will sit out the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan at Christchurch on Saturday.

The second ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Queenstown today has been abandoned because of rain.