Cricket teams arrive in West Indies for World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 News : ICC Cricket World Cup History, Champions, News & Photos:

"Reigning champion Australia arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados Thursday to start their defense of their title at the ICC Cricket World Cup 2007.

Despite suffering five straight defeats in recent one-day internationals the two time world champions are optimistic they can defend their title. Australia’s arrival follows that of world number one ranked South Africa. They arrived just after midnight in Port of Spain. The other sides arriving Thursday will be India, New Zealand, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe. The Indians are due in at the Norman Manly Airport. England, Ireland, Kenya, The Netherlands and Pakistan touch down Friday to complete the list of arrivals in the Caribbean for the tournament. "

Zaheer wants to use slower ball in World Cup

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"Zaheer Khan wants to use the slower ball as a weapon during next month's World Cup cricket in the West Indies.

Slower ball can be an 'invaluable asset' on wickets such as those in the West Indies that are not responsive to fast bowlers, said the left-handed fast medium bowler who has been in excellent form since making a comeback to the team. "

ICC to target test players for drugs at World Cup

ICC Cricket World Cup 2007 News : ICC Cricket World Cup History, Champions, News & Photos:

"Cricket's world governing body says that players at the upcoming World Cup will be target tested for drugs.

In addition to the already announced four random tests at each match, the International Cricket Council says that 17 of the scheduled 51 games in the Caribbean will be selected for additional testing. The ICC, which is holding a series of board meetings in Cape Town, said its decision to target players is in response to positive tests for two Pakistan bowlers, Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif. "

Pakistan team leaves for World Cup

Pakistan Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Pakistan cricket team has left for the World Cup in the West Indies without its two frontline pace bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Mohammad Asif.

Akhtar and Asif are in London being treated for knee and elbow injuries, and they have yet to undergo internal drug tests. The pair failed drug tests last October and were suspended until December when they successfully appealed."

Indian team leaves for World Cup

India Team News World Cup Cricket:

"The Indian cricket team left here early Thursday morning to take part in the World Cup beginning March 11 in the West Indies.

The 15-member side, led by Rahul Dravid, left at round 3 a.m. by a British Airways flight for London. The team, which is placed in Group B, will play two practice matches before clashing with Bangladesh at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. Sri Lanka and Bermuda are the other teams in the pool. The opening ceremony will be held in Montego Bay, Jamaica March 11. "

India Women beat England Women by eight wickets

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"Openers Karuna Jain and Jaya Sharma struck fluent half-centuries and medium pacer Amita Sharma grabbed 4/16 as India scored an eight-wicket win over England in the Quadrangular women's international series.

ICC Women's Quadrangular Series : India Women 144 for 2 beat England Women 143 all out by eight wickets"

New Zealand Women loses to Australia

India Cricket Match Test ODI News Indian Cricket News Photos Indian Cricket Team:

"The New Zealand women's cricket team has suffered its first loss at the quadrangular tournament in Chennai. However, New Zealand still leads the competition.

ICC Women's Quadrangular Series : Australia Women 232 for 8 beat New Zealand Women 183 all out by 49 runs"