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![1992 World Cup: Oral history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
1992 World Cup: Oral history
On March 21, 1992, 46,000 jandal-wearing souls descended upon Eden Park full of expectation that New Zealand would beat Pakistan.
!['Cricket tragics' have nervous hopes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Cricket tragics' have nervous hopes
Cricket fans around the country are gearing up to catch all the white ball action as the Cricket World Cup kicks off in Christchurch on Saturday.
![David Leggat: Sri Lanka's Malinga factor shifts the balance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
David Leggat: Sri Lanka's Malinga factor shifts the balance
New Zealand will know what to expect if, as expected, Lasith Malinga marks out his runup against them in the World Cup opener on Saturday.
![Guptill's ton shows he's ready to roll](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Guptill's ton shows he's ready to roll
Martin Guptill provided the sole ray of sunshine on a bitterly cold, gloomy day at Lincoln yesterday.
![Black Caps aim to follow White Ferns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Black Caps aim to follow White Ferns
Four runs required off the last over. One wicket in hand. The world cup final up for grabs - against the mighty Australia. For a select group of Kiwis, the dream finish really did happen.
![Your World Cup bingo card](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Your World Cup bingo card
Check out our Unofficial Cricket World Cup Bingo card. Tick off each term or scenario when it happens during the tournament.
![Mark Greatbatch: New innings balls sort best from the rest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Mark Greatbatch: New innings balls sort best from the rest
Each World Cup seems to throw up something fresh for which they are remembered.
![It's strife in the fast lane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
It's strife in the fast lane
A new study aimed at investigating shoulder injuries in cricket bowlers is under way at the University of Canterbury.
![Cricket: Black Caps set to face Malinga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cricket: Black Caps set to face Malinga
New Zealand's opening World Cup game potentially just got several degrees tougher with news that Sri Lanka's star bowler will be fit for the match at Hagley Oval.
![World Cup last spin for review system](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
World Cup last spin for review system
This summer's World Cup could be the last major cricket event to use the current Decision Review System.
![Musical performers for Wold Cup opening](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Musical performers for Wold Cup opening
The opening ceremony for the Cricket World Cup will be packed with musical, theatrical and cultural performances.
![Cricket: Khan in it for long haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cricket: Khan in it for long haul
Khurram Khan is a fly-by-night cricketer, in the phrase's most literal sense.
![Cricket: Ross Taylor ready to rumble](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Cricket: Ross Taylor ready to rumble
New Zealand's final World Cup preparations start tomorrow against lowly Zimbabwe at Lincoln.
![Kyle Mills: We can win the World Cup](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Kyle Mills: We can win the World Cup
With creative and seasoned batsmen, a fine wicketkeeper and classy bowlers, the NZ camp is quietly confident.