Kenya captain Kamande was struck a painful blow in training

1415 GMT: World Cup organisers have scrapped plans for an online purchasing system for World Cup final tickets after the website crashed on its opening day (Monday), and will now arrange for an online lottery system instead. (Associated Press).

1340 GMT: Sri Lanka have removed a ban on fans taking musical instruments into World Cup venues, fearing a low crowd at Wednesday's game between Pakistan and Kenya in Hambantota. (Reuters)

Meanwhile, the government of the western Indian state of Maharashtra has asked the ICC to pay for the extra security it has requested for games in Mumbai and Nagpur. (AP)

West Indies vice-captain Dwayne Bravo feels the Caribbean side's top-class all-rounders - captain Darren Sammy, Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle and himself - could make all the difference at this World Cup. "Any two getting a good game could put the team in a winning position," Bravo said. (AP)

1233 GMT: Kenya captain Jimmy Kamande was left literally speechless after being hit by a ball during a training session on Tuesday. A bruised and swollen left cheek rendered him unable to speak and take part in their scheduled news conference, but he will be able to lead the side against Pakistan on Wednesday. (Reuters)

0935 GMT: Captain Shahid Afridi has vowed to win the World Cup for the millions of fans back in Pakistan who lost the chance to watch it played in their country. Pakistan were originally scheduled to co-host the tournament with India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, but were removed as co-hosts after gunmen attacked the Sri Lanka team bus in Lahore in March 2009. (AFP)

Ponting was run out for 28 despite running his bat in

Australia captain Ricky Ponting took out his frustration at being run out during Monday's win over Zimbabwe in Ahmedabad by damaging a television set in the dressing room, before reportedly apologising.

"When Ponting was run out, he was perhaps frustrated. He threw his gloves straight at the TV. It was an LCD TV, which was properly damaged. We could not view anything so I had to replace it immediately. We have photos of the incident," said Gujarat Cricket Association secretary Rajesh Patel. However, a Cricket Australia spokesman was "unaware" of the reports, while the ICC has not received a complaint.
Full story: Reuters

Meanwhile, Australia selector Greg Chappell has denied claims that he has advised batsman Mike Hussey to retire when they met in Perth earlier this month. Hussey was angry at being left out of the World Cup squad because of injury, and was recently pulled out of a planned comeback for Western Australia after discussions with Cricket Australia's medical staff.
Full story: Daily Telegraph (Sydney)

South Africa all-rounder JP Duminy hopes the Proteas can shed their label as World Cup "chokers" - having started previous tournaments strongly before buckling in the final stages. "That tag haunts us quite a bit," admitted Duminy ahead of their opening match against West Indies on Thursday.
Full story: Mail and Guardian (South Africa)

Bangladesh could recall mercurial batsman Mohammad Ashraful for their second group game against Ireland on Friday.
Full story: Daily Star (Bangladesh)

Pace bowler Hamish Bennett has given New Zealand a selection problem after taking 4-16 against Kenya having only played because Kyle Mills was injured. The current balance of the side may make it difficult for both to play in the same XI.
Full story: New Zealand Herald

Meanwhile, several New Zealand players have expressed their concern and support for those affected by the Christchurch earthquake on Twitter. All-rounder Scott Styris tweeted: "Hope everyone in Chch is OK. Some worried boys here in India. Be safe." Batsman Martin Guptill added: "Thoughts go out to the people of Chch today. Terrible thing to have happened again."
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