The first ever World Cup in the West Indies got off to a lively start with the hosts getting the better of Pakistan. And with many more interesting matches coming up, the action is bound to hot up.

Off the field fans are getting more frenetic, discussions more intense, the excitement is growing with every passing second.

Discuss the game, post your thoughts, share links to interesting stories you found in course of your browsing, make friends - it's all yours.

Here you go - a message board that will stay open 24/7, right through the World Cup.

If you have questions for our sports/cricket reporters, post them here, too. We'll keep checking, and responding, through our working days.