Cricket World Cup

Graeme Swann says he's ashamed of his foul-mouthed outburst in the shocking two-wicket loss to Bangladesh and wants to make amends by helping England survive in the World Cup.

Batting with a cracked bat, Ross Taylor made the most of two birthday presents early in his innings to plunder a hundred as New Zealand cruised to a 110-run victory over Pakistan in a cricket World Cup match in Pallekelle, Sri Lanka, this morning.

New Zealand Cricket captain Daniel Vettori is feeling positive after his appointment with specialists in Mumbai.

Paceman Tim Southee believes New Zealand has a chance to turn its World Cup wrongs into rights in the Group A match against Pakistan on Wednesday.

Ireland's Kevin O'Brien hit a sensational 113 from 63 balls to give his team an improbable three-wicket win over England and one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.

New Zealand bowling coach Allan Donald has come in off his long run to encourage young speedster Hamish Bennett to keep charging in at cricket's World Cup.

India unleashed the full power of its famed batting lineup as Virender Sehwag hammered a stunning 175 to lead his side to victory over Bangladesh in the opening game of the World Cup.

Bangladesh hosted the party of its life on Thursday to welcome the start of the cricket World Cup, with song and dance from across South Asia, spectacular fireworks and a cameo appearance by Canadian rock star Bryan Adams.