Taylor-made glory days?
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (Reuters): THERE WAS a time when batsmen trembled at the prospect of facing West Indian pace attacks, and in Jerome Taylor, the World Cup hosts believe they have a bowler to bring back those glory days. It has been the biggest mystery...
Pollard sets short-term goals
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica (CMC): WEST INDIES rookie batsman Kieron Pollard is taking his entry into international cricket step by step as he looks forward to Cricket World Cup (CWC) 2007.The West Indies open the CWC tournament on Tuesday at Sabina Park...
Dravid supports minnows
FLORENCE HALL,Trelawny: INDIA'S skipper Rahul Dravid supports the International Cricket Council (ICC) move to include six associate teams in the Cricket World Cup.They include Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, Kenya, the Netherlands and Scotland....
High prices hard on the stomach
FLORENCE HALL, Trelawny: EATING AT the World Cup isn't cheap. And if you're looking to gulp down a few beers, it costs a pretty penny too. Say you like to start the day with a nice, traditional Jamaican breakfast of ackee and saltfish. Just $450.
A true labour of love
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (Reuters): ONE MAN'S focus, dedication and sheer determination to do his job will ensure that the Cricket World Cup final will be played in a jewel of a stadium and not a half-finished building site come April 28. Miles Weekes is the...
Fresh Gilchrist ready for action
KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (CMC): ADAM GILCHRIST has made a return to the Australian team after the birth of his third child and has been welcomed back by teammates. The Aussies' vice-captain said he was delighted to rejoin the unit as they pursued....
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