Kallis has been suffering with a rib injury

South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis has allayed any fitness fears by claiming he is "100%" fit to face West Indies in their opening World Cup match.
Full story: Sky Sports

Jonathan Trott says that England's batsmen are "letting each other down" following Tuesday's hard-fought victory over the Netherlands in their World Cup opener.
Full story: Liverpool Echo

A World Cup song in Sri Lanka which carries threats against defending champions Australia as well as earthquake-hit New Zealand has been banned by the country's president. (Reuters)

England off-spinner Graeme Swann joked the dolly catch he dropped in the tense six-wicket win over the Netherlands was for revenge on James Anderson. "I did drop that catch off jimmy to get my own back for his and KP's dishcloth effort to take the catch of me. so there," he tweeted.
Full story: Graeme Swann's Twitter page

Disgraced Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Asif wants to clear his name despite being banned for seven years for spot-fixing.
Full story: PakPassion.net

Meanwhile, former captain Salman Butt, who is also suspended, said he has been cleared by the International Cricket Council to work as a World Cup pundit on a local television channel.
Full story: Asian Age

Australia and New Zealand will compete for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, usually only played during bilateral series of at least three games, during their World Cup match in Nagpur on Friday.
Full story: Cricinfo.com

South Africa leg-spinner Imran Tahir has been described as a "Premiership footballer in disguise" because of his penchant for the swallow dive after taking a wicket, according to his team coach.
Full story: Mumbai Mirror

Bangladesh are considering a recall for former captain Mohammad Ashraful against Ireland on Friday.
Full story: Supersport.com

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