Ganguly (right) thinks Ricky Ponting's team are past their best

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly says Australia are overrated and he has tipped South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and India to be the strongest sides at the World Cup. "The days of Australian dominance seem to be over," Ganguly said.
Full story: Courier Mail

Not surprisingly, Aussie spin legend Shane Warne takes a different view, warning people to "write them [Australia] off at your peril."
Full story: Shane Warne on Twitter

Paul Collingwood is desperate to avoid a personal hat-trick of defeats by Netherlands when England play them on Tuesday. Collingwood was in the England side beaten by the Dutch in the 2009 World Twenty20 and was also involved in Durham's five-wicket loss in the third round of the 1999 NatWest Trophy. "The Netherlands are 2-0 up on me and I'm sick of the sight of those blokes in orange celebrating!" he said.
Full story: Daily Mail

England batsman Kevin Pietersen is using his free time in the subcontinent to scout out designs for a new tattoo. "I want more ink!!" he declared.
Full story: Kevin Pietersen on Twitter

Canada coach Pubudu Dassanayake spiced up the build-up to Sunday's clash with Sri Lanka by accusing the hosts of preventing them from practicing at the new Hambantota stadium, where the match is to be played. (AFP)

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