Cricket World Cup: Kevin Pietersen confirms opener role BBC Sport Kevin Pietersen has said he and captain Andrew Strauss will open for England during the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Pietersen will fill the problem position, one he has not occupied in 110 previous one-day internationals. But with Matt Prior having failed ... See all stories on this topic »

Cricket chief hits out at Butt TV role AFP DUBAI — International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat has slammed the appointment of banned former Pakistan captain Salman Butt as a television pundit during the World Cup. So incensed are the global governing body, they have asked ... See all stories on this topic »

Cricket-Swann cleared of drink-driving after flap over cat Reuters UK LONDON Feb 16 (Reuters) - England's key World Cup spin bowler Graeme Swann, stopped on his way to a supermarket to buy a screwdriver to free a pet cat trapped under floorboards, was cleared of drink-driving by a court on Wednesday. ... See all stories on this topic »

Bangladesh succumbs to Cricket World Cup fever BBC News It is co-hosting the Cricket World Cup along with India and Sri Lanka. Eight matches including two-quarter finals will be held in the cities of Dhaka and Chittagong. Bangladesh will also host the inaugural ceremony on 17 February in the capital Dhaka. ... See all stories on this topic »

White Ferns coach aims for Rose Bowl win Stuff.co.nz White Ferns coach Gary Stead says it is time the Rose Bowl drought ended for New Zealand women's cricket and it starts with a strong showing in Invercargill this weekend. The New Zealand and Australian women's teams arrived in Invercargill on Tuesday ... See all stories on this topic »

TN, Karnataka win in P Subaiah Pillai cricket tourney IBNLive.com PTI | 09:02 PM,Feb 16,2011 Perinthalmanna (Ker), Feb 16 (PTI) India batsman M Vijay''s brilliant 115 (127b,8x4,5x6) helped Tamil Nadu thrash Kerala by eight wickets in the limited-over P Subaiah Pillai Cricket Tournament at the Perinthalmanna stadium ... See all stories on this topic »

Karori added to first-class roster Stuff.co.nz Wellington is in line to boast a sixth first-class cricket venue after Karori Park had that status conferred upon it by New Zealand Cricket. Aside from the Basin Reserve, first-class matches have been staged at the Hutt and Petone Recs, Maidstone Park ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Tyros to spearhead attack for Wizards Stuff.co.nz Bob Carter admits his bowling attack is "young and inexperienced" but the Canterbury Wizards cricket coach is still demanding plenty from them today. After nearly three months of coloured clothing, power plays and bowling restrictions, the domestic ... See all stories on this topic » Stuff.co.nz

Canterbury Wizards back to first-class cricket The Press The Canterbury Wizards return to first-class cricket tomorrow in Queenstown with the loss of the one-day domestic final on Sunday fresh in their minds. A six-run loss to the Auckland Aces at QEII will have to be shaken off quickly if they are to ... See all stories on this topic » The Press

Kenya plot roast Kiwi dinner Daily Nation The 2011 Cricket World Cup event takes place in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh from February 19-April 2 with 14 nations taking part in the marathon six-week tournament. AFP PHOTO/Ishara S. KODIKARA After being fluently trounced by the West Indies in ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Nation

Pressure entirely on India, feels Bashar Times of India Habib-ul Bashar may have retired from international cricket, he remains much-sought after in Bangladesh as an expert, who guided the national team's fortunes besides being its mainstay in batting. The former Bangladesh captain spoke to TOI about the ... See all stories on this topic »

Elephants Find a Place in Cricket Cup Inter Press Service (press release) HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka, Feb 15 (IPS) , 2011 (IPS) - Sri Lanka goes into a frenzy this month as it plays co-host to the 2011 Cricket World Cup. Conservationists hope the national pasttime will share national and international media attention with an ... See all stories on this topic »

Swart goes Dutch inmycommunity A YEAR ago, Michael Swart had not yet played cricket for WA but today he heads to India to represent the Netherlands at the World Cup. Swart (28), who has Dutch ancestry through his father, was this week called in as a replacement for injured Dutch ... See all stories on this topic » inmycommunity