Smith's side were beaten when seemingly set for victory

South Africa captain Graeme Smith has hit back at suggestions that his side "choked" again. Needing only 172 to win, South Africa lost by six runs against England in Sunday's group game.
Full story: Mail & Guardian (South Africa)

Paul Collingwood's hopes of becoming the first England player to appear in 200 one-day internationals may have been helped by team-mate Kevin Pietersen's withdrawal from the World Cup because of injury. Collingwood has featured in 196 so far.
Full story: the Times (requires subscription)

Mike Hussey's recall to the Australia squad could be bad news for his brother David, who may be dropped to accommodate his older sibling in Ricky Ponting's outfit. Mike Hussey had been named in the original World Cup squad but was removed because there were concerns he might not recover from a hamstring injury in time.
Full story: Brisbane Times

West Indies coach Ottis Gibson has been angered by International Cricket Council chief executive Haroon Lorgat playing down the Group B side having their team bus stoned by Bangladesh fans.
Full story: Daily Star (Bangladesh)

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee has his sights set on ending Pakistan batsman Misbah-ul-Haq's good form against the Kiwis and at the World Cup when their teams meet in a group game on Tuesday.
Full story: New Zealand Herald

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