West Indies struggled to 85 for three from 25 overs in their Super Eight World Cup game against Sri Lanka at Providence today.

IRELAND are relishing the chance to further upset the odds when they face Pakistan in the third Group D match of Cricket World Cup 2007 today at Sabina Park, following their morale-lifting tie against Zimbabwe.

EOIN MORGAN knew the Cricket World Cup was a big deal but he never realised how big until a platoon of guards armed with sub-machine guns trooped into the team hotel.

Ireland wicketkeeper Niall O’Brien is looking forward to another confrontation with Brian Lara after their stormy introduction in 2004.

Australia leg-spinner Shane Warne has been found not guilty of dissent during the third Test with the West Indies in Adelaide.

IRELAND have been drawn against host nation the West Indies, along with Pakistan and Zimbabwe, in the 2007 Cricket World Cup.

AUSTRALIA clinched their third Cricket World Cup with a thumping 125-run victory over India.