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Thought Id start a thread for goings on over the next couple of weeks before the competition starts

Hot Spot will not be part of the Umpire Decision Review System (UDRS) that will be used during the 2011 ICC World Cup, reducing the system to its basic requirements: a ball-tracker (in this case Hawk-Eye), a super slow-mo camera and a 'clear' stump microphone.

New Zealand allrounder Jacob Oram, who missed the final one-dayer against Pakistan after injuring his ankle while warming up for the game, has been cleared for the World Cup. Oram was relieved to get the go-ahead following an MRI scan, x-ray and independent medical assessment.

Michael Hussey has admitted he will struggle to be fit for Australia's opening two World Cup matches but is confident of being able to take a significant part in the rest of the tournament as he fights to overcome his serious hamstring injury.

Australia's World Cup squad will get on a plane on Wednesday with injuries a concern, but the coach Tim Nielsen hopes the selectors don't risk sending too many unfit men to defend the title. Ricky Ponting (finger), Michael Hussey (hamstring) and Nathan Hauritz (shoulder) have all been racing to prove their fitness for the tournament, while some of their potential replacements are also struggling, including Xavier Doherty (back) and Shaun Marsh (hamstring).

Afghanistan v Kenya
World Cup Warm Up match
Dubai

KENYA WON BY 49 RUNS

Kenya 4/289
SO Tikolo 126* (126 balls)
CO Obuya 49 (51 balls)
T Mishra 48 (49 balls)
Afghanistan 240 (43 overs)
Mohammed Nabi 46 (35 balls)
JK Kamande 3/34 (10 overs)
SO Ngoche 3/76 (9 overs)

Canada v Netherlands
World Cup Warm Up Match
Dubai

CANADA WON BY 4 WICKETS (with 62 balls remaining)

Netherlands 151 (45.4 overs)
TN de Grooth 41 (49 balls)
WD Balaji Rao 2/12 (6 overs)
Khurram Chohan 2/18 (7 overs)
PA Desai 2/18 (5 overs)
HS Baidwan 2/29 (7.4 overs)
JM Davidson 0/18 (7 overs)
Canada 6/152 (39.4 overs)
AS Hansra 54* (85 balls)
JM Davidson 3 (13 balls)

Ireland v Zimbabwe
World Cup Warm Up match
Dubai

ZIMBABWE WON BY 6 WICKETS (with 37 balls remaining)

Ireland 204 (48.1 overs)
WTS Poterfield 66 (80 balls)
EC Joyce 45 (66 balls)
AR White 41 (65 balls)
GA Lamb 3/30 910 overs)
Zimbabwe 4/208 (43.5 overs)
BRM Taylor 84* (121 balls)
CR Ervine 47 (65 balls)

Hopefully Kenya have a good tournament and win a few games like they did in 2003.

MEDIA ADVISORY

8 February 2011

ICC Cricket World Cup – Australia Squad, Replacement Players and Injury Update

Chairman of the National Selection Panel, Andrew Hilditch, said: “During the Commonwealth Bank Series we had a number of injuries to prominent players in our World Cup squad. Specifically, both Mike Hussey (hamstring tendon rupture & repair) and Nathan Hauritz (right shoulder dislocation) suffered significant injuries both of which necessitated surgery. The National Selection Panel has received a full briefing from CA medical staff. Based on the medical advice an application is being made to the ICC to replace both players in the World Cup squad. The NSP has determined that the best strategy to ensure a successful campaign is for Australia to enter the tournament with a fully fit squad of fifteen from the first game.”

“We’ve applied to the ICC Technical Committee for Callum Ferguson to replace Mike Hussey in the squad. Callum has an excellent record in One-day international cricket and played well in the One-day game against England in Sydney recently. We think he’ll play well in sub-continental conditions.

“We’ve also applied to the ICC Technical Committee for Jason Krejza to replace Nathan Hauritz in the squad. Jason toured India with the Australian Test team in 2008 and understands those conditions. We’re certain he’ll be a key member of our squad.”

“Players outside the initial squad of fifteen, Shaun Marsh (hamstring strain) and Xavier Doherty (back injury) were not considered for this tour due to injury.”

Australian team physiotherapist Alex Kountouris gave an update on other members of the World Cup squad: “Ricky Ponting is going well in his rehabilitation following his finger fracture. He is batting regularly and is expected to transition into unrestricted training soon after the team arrives in India.

“Brad Haddin was struck on the knee whilst batting during the seventh ODI against England. During the batting innings the knee became swollen. We expect this to resolve soon after we arrive in India.

“Steve Smith is making very good progress from the groin injury he sustained in the sixth ODI against England.”

M Hussey is a huge loss, but gives the Ferg a wonderful opportunity to shine on the big stage.

Here's to Ferg! ***cracks beer***

Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

valleys07 wrote:Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

fox all games.

ch 9 all aus games and semi's and final i believe

valleys07 wrote:Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

Every single game on Fox including Australia's warm up game against India this Sunday night but I heard one of the drones on 9 say they will be showing all of Australia's games during the tournament.

CoverKing wrote:

valleys07 wrote:Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

fox all games.

ch 9 all aus games and semi's and final i believe

No worries, cheers CoverKing

Gozu wrote:

valleys07 wrote:Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

Every single game on Fox including Australia's warm up game against India this Sunday night but I heard one of the drones on 9 say they will be showing all of Australia's games during the tournament.

Boycotting channel 9 after their pathetic effort at Allan Border medal. Disgraceful act to cut mark taylors intro to hall of fame for an ad break.
Dare say even in a final channel 9 will cross to news or some crap

Jim05 wrote:

Gozu wrote:

valleys07 wrote:Who has coverage of the world cup? just fox or is one hd in there also?

Every single game on Fox including Australia's warm up game against India this Sunday night but I heard one of the drones on 9 say they will be showing all of Australia's games during the tournament.

Boycotting channel 9 after their pathetic effort at Allan Border medal. Disgraceful act to cut mark taylors intro to hall of fame for an ad break.
Dare say even in a final channel 9 will cross to news or some crap

I'll be watching the entire tournament on Fox - it'll be the same coverage as 9 do, just without the ads every over.

Speaking of Fox, watched a film of the 1975 World Cup they had on last night.
Really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone interested.

Interceptor wrote:Speaking of Fox, watched a film of the 1975 World Cup they had on last night.
Really enjoyed it and recommend it to anyone interested.

After the Ryobi Cup game tonight is the 'I captured the cup' from 1987, when the Aussies won

I think last night's was from 1983 when the Indians won.

I went through the EPG when the 1975 one was on and couldn't find one for the 1979 World Cup. Hope there is one, as I woulnd't mind seeing all of them

Afghanistan v Canada
World Cup Warm Up Match
Dubai

Canada 105
Mirwais Ashraf 4/39 (9 overs)
Afghanistan 5/109