Highlights - Taylor stuns Pakistan by hitting 26 off one amazing over (UK users only)

New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has revealed his remarkable century against Pakistan on Tuesday was largely scored with a broken bat.
Full story: The Dawn

Pakistan coach Waqar Younis believes his side just had a bad day and that they need to put the New Zealand defeat behind them or it could derail their progress in the tournament.
Full story: cricinfo

Waqar also said he was unlikely to drop under-fire wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal during the World Cup despite his poor display against the Kiwis, because of the upset it would cause in the squad, but his place in the team could be in doubt after the tournament. (Press Association)

However, captain Shahid Afridi has been quoted as saying that they could hand the gloves to Kamran's brother Umar Akmal, who usually plays as a specialist batsman.
Full story: Cricinfo

Australia spinner Nathan Hauritz says his international career is not over, despite being sidelined for six months after surgery on the shoulder injury that ruled him out of the World Cup.
Full story: Brisbane Courier Mail

Opener Shane Watson says Australia must resist the urge to overtrain as they face an eight-day wait until their next World Cup match.
Full story: The West Australian

Former New Zealand wicketkeeper Adam Parore is to attempt to climb Mount Everest for charity.
Full story: Dominion Post

Former Bangladesh captain Khlaed Mahmud says the quality of the performance is more important than the result when the take on England on Friday, following their heavy defeat by the West Indies in their most recent match. "A win is not essential now. What we need is at least a good close game with the big teams so that we can convince people that we know how to play cricket and we have the skills to compete with any side," he said. (Reuters)

Zimbabwe captain Elton Chigumbura said his team would take inspiration from Ireland's win over England when they take on Sri Lanka on Thursday. (AFP Agency)

South African spinner Imran Tahir suffered a fracture on his left thumb attempting the caught-and-bowled which dismissed Jonathan Trott in England's win over the Proteas on Sunday. (Reuters)

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