England are determined to restore their World Cup credibility in a crunch Pool A match Sunday against an improving Sri Lanka. Eoin Morgan's men return to Wellington's Westpac stadium for the fixture, scene of a humiliating eight-wicket loss to New Zealand on February 20.

Pakistan's calamity-hit World Cup campaign stops off at Brisbane on Sunday where they will look to get their first points on the board and so keep their quarterfinal hopes alive against a bruised and battered Zimbabwe.

M.S. Dhoni can crack a joke with a straight face even before one realises it, as one photo journalist learnt on Friday. A senior photographer said, “Mahi, you are not the same person you used to be in 2004-05. You used to give poses for such amazing compositions.”

So here's how the day panned out for several viewers around the world yesterday. After watching New Zealand cruise to 78 for 1 in seven overs, the ordinary viewer, switched off the TV and decided to get involved in the daily duties of life, which at that moment, seemed a lot more interesting.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum hailed the perfect finish to his side's thrilling one-wicket World Cup win over Australia in Auckland on Saturday, saying the game had finished so early a capacity crowd would have plenty of time for a drink.

West Indies have been allowed to call-up Johnson Charles to replace batsman Darren Bravo who was ruled out of the World Cup with a hamstring injury.

For the first time in the tour the Tigers have ventured outside Australia as Mashrafe Bin Mortaza and co reached Nelson in New Zealand yesterday morning. They will be facing Scotland at the Saxton Oval here this Thursday.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni dealt a huge blow to cricket's non-Test nations Saturday when he warned that his world champions have no plans to play regular fixtures against them.

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni admitted Saturday that his bowling attack, so often over-shadowed by the team's legion of batting superstars, will be key if they are to successfully defend their World Cup title.

A camp will be organised from March 2 to March 4 at the BKSP, inviting physically challenged athletes to display their cricketing skills. The camp's aim is to create the best possible national cricket team. It will be organised by the International Committee of the Red Cross, in cooperation with the Bangladesh Cricket Board, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan and the National Sports Council.

India play against United Arab Emirates at the Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) ground at Perth in the 21st match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2015

In a breathtaking show, New Zealand pulled a jittery one-wicket win over four times champion Australia in a low scoring match of World Cup 2015 at Auckland

India's in-form seamer Mohammad Shami will miss Saturday's World Cup clash against the United Arab Emirates in Perth due to a knee injury, a media release from the team said.

South Africa captain AB de Villiers was laid low by illness which gave him a sleepless night before he found the perfect cure by hitting a breathtaking 162 not out in Friday's 257-run World Cup rout of the West Indies.

Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad has been cleared to play in the team's third World Cup Pool B game against Zimbabwe on Sunday after suffering an ankle injury, an official said.

One of the World Cup's biggest games pits high-flying New Zealand against four-time champions Australia at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday in a match that could well be a dress rehearsal for the final.

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum vowed Friday his side will stick with their aggressive approach as they look to maintain their perfect record at this World Cup when they face arch-rivals Australia.

Australian captain Michael Clarke admitted Friday he is sick of discussing his hamstring injury and weary of the relentless spotlight on sledging ahead of the World Cup showdown against New Zealand.

Two worlds collide on Saturday when mighty India tackle the United Arab Emirates' team of shipping clerks and airline staff, with at least two of the Gulf amateurs relishing the World Cup showdown at the WACA.

India will approach Saturday's World Cup match against the United Arab Emirates in Perth with the same intensity as they do against established teams, key batsman Shikhar Dhawan said.