Ponting (right) took the catch despite colliding with Smith (left)

Australia captain Ricky Ponting has apologised for throwing the ball in frustration after a collision with team-mate Steve Smith during their World Cup win over Canada.
Full story: The West Australian

Ponting says his team will be better in their next match against Pakistan as they know more about them, whereas Canada were an unknown quantity.
Full story: The Indian Express

New Zealand, who have already secured their place in the last eight, will be without injured duo Daniel Vettori and Kyle Mills for Friday's game against Sri Lanka.
Full story: Sri Lankan Times

South Africa are likely to rest first-choice players for their final group game against Bangladesh on Saturday, having already clinched a place in the quarter-finals.
Full story: South African Mail and Guardian

Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi says he would not have any worries playing a World Cup quarter-final in India, despite the political tension between the two countries. "We are here to play the World Cup, so wherever we have to play we will go and we have no fears over going to India," he said.
Full story: Bangladesh Star

A trip to the pub with former England captain Michael Vaughan and a visit to the Test Match Special commentary box are amongst items on offer through Lily Allen's Comic Relief Twitter auction.
Full story: Lily Allen on Twitter

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