Top order shines at last as South Africa become first to qualify
South Africa approached full throttle as they comfortably overran New Zealand and became the first side to book a World Cup semi-final berth.

A billion hearts pray when Zimbabweans play
If only we could get God to root for Zimbabwe. When you read this, a billion prayers will be jamming the big petition-box up in the sky. A billion third-party prayers.

Azhar's batting quite vital for India's success
Following India's fortunes in the World Cup is not unlike going through a roller-coaster ride, swinging between the highs and lows.

  Zimbabwean iceberg poses danger of elimination for Akram's Titanic
  Song, no music for English ears
  By The Way...
  To bat or not to -- Captains leave difficult decision to opponent
  Fazal outwits Derepasko
  Australia still rely too heavily on McGrath
  Bowlers finally feel the heat
  Viren to lead Mumbai
  Stoichkov hangs his boots
  Koller's late goal sends Czech Republic into finals
  Becker goes out of Queen's Club
  Snippets
  Bribe allegations against Warne dismissed
  Kallis proved he is among the best
  Real Super Six over before it started?
  Gurmeet Singh slams brace
  Short Corner -- Delhi
  SCCSA duo set sail in style
  Zeba Wadia - determination is the key
  Aishwarya, Anu set up title clash