England take control of first Test
Against all odds, England hammered home their advantage over Australia in the first Test to put themselves in pole position to take the lead in the Ashes.
Australia v New Zealand: The facts
As the cricketing world awaits the coveted World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand, we take a look at eight interesting facts involving the trans-Tasman derby. 1. It is a history which has been dominated by Australia. In 126 matches, they’ve won 85, while New Zealand have won 35, with six no-results. 2. The sides have met at Melbourne… Read more →
Australia v India: The numbers game
Here are all of the ODI facts and figures between Australia and India ahead of their World Cup semi-final battle in Sydney on Thursday.
The reaction Down Under
South Africa are in a state of mourning after Tuesday’s semi-final defeat, but on the other side of the world the congratulatory notes have been pouring in as the New Zealand media revel in their team’s success.
A battle of the pacemen
We pick five talking points as Australia take on Pakistan in the third World Cup quarter-final match in Adelaide on Friday.
World Cup round-up
Big-hitting Kevin O’Brien hammered 50 off 25 balls to get Ireland back on track and eke out a two-wicket win over the UAE with four balls to spare.
World Cup news round-up
Brendon McCullum is a man who can take the game away, but he is also prone to ‘brain explosions’, says David Warner
World Cup round-up
The Afghan fairytale hit reality when they were crushed by 105 runs in their Group A World Cup match by Bangladesh in Canberra on Wednesday.
Rumblings in World Cup squads
Michael Clarke has until Australia’s second World Cup match against Bangladesh on February 21 to demonstrate his readiness.
