West Indies captain Jason Holder is playing down his team's traditional rivalry with Australia ahead of the Cricket World Cup match between the sides at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

World Cup: Windies captain jason Holder plays down Australia rivalry

Justin Langer has hailed the West Indies' "Calypso cricket", admitting they were his heroes when he was growing up as he prepares Australia to face their current battery of fast bowlers.

Coach Justin Langer prepares Australia for West Indies World Cup pace test

West Indies are the most watchable side in this year's Cricket World Cup and every team will be wary of facing them, former Australia captain Steve Waugh has said.

Steve Waugh ranks 'dangerous' Windies as World Cup's most watchable side

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell reminded that he is a fast bowler to all who are only in awe of his incredible power-hitting. "A lot of people have been saying I'm in the team as a big-hitting batter but they don't remember I'm a fast bowler," said Russell after the World Cup match against Pakistan.

'I am a fast bowler,' thunders Andre Russell after startling Pakistan in their World Cup opener

Pakistan will seek inspiration from their dramatic Champions Trophy win in England two years ago when they take the field in their opening World Cup match against a resurgent West Indies on Friday.

World Cup: Pakistan seek Champions Trophy inspiration as West Indies loom

West Indies fast bowlers pulled off a power pack performance as they defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in their campaign opener on Friday at the Trent Bridge. Chasing the 106-run target, West Indies won the game in 13.

Cricket World Cup 2019: West Indies beat Pakistan by seven wickets

World Cup: Six players to watch out for in West Indies vs Pakistan match

West Indies missed a historic run-mark in their second World Cup warm-up match. The Caribbean side fell short of 79 runs to post the first-ever target of 500 runs in one-day international (ODI).

West Indies miss 500-run mark in World Cup warm-up match agaisnt New Zealand

Carlos Brathwaite sees himself as a versatile all-rounder, saying he is ready to perform whatever role is required in the ICC Men`s Cricket World Cup. "When chosen, my skillset suits bowling very tight in the middle, offering some support at the death and then with the bat picking up the slack.

Brathwaite ready to perform any role in World Cup

Hopes are pinned on a born-again West Indies to relive their glory days but skipper Jason Holder says the upcoming World Cup is "a case of creating our own legacy".

It's a case of creating our own legacy: Windies skipper Holder on World Cup

Australia opener Usman Khawaja was cleared of serious injury after taking a nasty blow to the head and being forced to retire hurt from a World Cup warmup against West Indies in Southampton on Wednesday.

Australia's Usman Khawaja given all clear after head knock in World Cup warm-up game against Windies

All-rounders Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine failed to make the cut as West Indies announced their 15-man squad for the World Cup on Wednesday with Jason Holder set to lead the team for the tournament in England and Wales.

Andre Russell named in West Indies World Cup squad, Kieron Pollard and Sunil Narine omitted

West Indies are replete with match-winners but consistency will be key to their success in English conditions at this year's World Cup, batting great Brian Lara has said.

Consistency key for dangerous West Indies at World Cup: Brian Lara

Chris Gayle said the West Indies will "get a bit of respect" at this year's World Cup after claiming a 2-2 series draw with tournament hosts and favourites England on Saturday.

Chris Gayle sends 'respect Windies' World Cup warning

West Indies have not won a bilateral one-day series in close to five years but they can shock any team at the World Cup, interim coach Richard Pybus has said. Key to West Indies' renewed confidence is the return of veteran opener Chris Gayle, who proved his worth with a century and half-century in the first two one-dayers against England this month.

Rejuvenated West Indies ready to spring World Cup surprise

West Indies all-rounder Andre Russell is set to make his first international appearance since last August after being named in the hosts' squad on Monday for the upcoming fourth and fifth one-day internationals against England.

Windies all-rounder Andre Russell to return for 4th England ODI

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket after this summer’s ICC World Cup, scheduled to begin from May 30.

West Indies' Chris Gayle to retire from ODIs after 2019 World Cup

"I'm still the 'Universe Boss'. That will never change. I'll take that to the grave," said West Indies batsman Chris Gayle after announcing retirement from the One-Day International (ODI) cricket.

I'm still 'Universe Boss', will take that to grave: West Indies' Chris Gayle

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel was Wednesday suspended for four one-day internationals after breaching the International Cricket Council's code of conduct over comments made to England's Joe Root.

West Indies bowler Shannon Gabriel suspended after Joe Root exchange

West Indies fast bowler Shannon Gabriel has apologised to England captain Joe Root for his comments during the third Test against England in St Lucia. Gabriel extended an "unreserved apology" to clear the air over what he said to Root.

Windies' bowler Shannon Gabriel apologises to Joe Root for 'do you like boys' comment

West Indies opener Kraigg Brathwaite will lead the team in place of the suspended Jason Holder in the third and final Test against England starting in St Lucia on Saturday.

Brathwaite to replace suspended Jason Holder as Windies captain in 3rd Test against England

Roston Chase, who engineered West Indies' demolition of England in the first Test on Saturday, started his second-innings bowling spell to give the team's pace quartet a breather as much as anything.

Unlikely hero Roston Chase joins elite list of Windies' bowlers

England's fast bowler Stuart Broad was forced to change his room the night before first Test match of a three-match series between England and West Indies kicked off at Kensington Oval.

'Was getting eaten alive': Stuart Broad forced to change room ahead of 1st Test

West Indies captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to bowl in their second one-day international against Bangladesh in Dhaka on Tuesday. Bangladesh lead the three-match series 1-0 after taking a five-wicket win in the opener Sunday also at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

West Indies opt to bowl in second Bangladesh ODI

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