Test tsunami for Windies
West Indian cricket reached an all-time low as they were smashed for an incredible 438-3 on day one of the Test against Australia in Hobart.
So, farewell, Mitchell Johnson
So farewell, then, Mitchell Johnson, the enigmatic Australian quickie who announced his retirement from Test cricket on Tuesday, never to be forgotten by the Proteas.
Starc breaks 160km/h
Mitchell Starc added another dimension to Australia’s formidable attack by becoming a paid-up member of the 160km/h club.
Morgan’s 92 levels series
Eoin Morgan struck 92 as England chased down Australia’s 299 with 10 balls remaining at Headingley, to make it 2-2 with one match remaining.
So farewell, Shane Watson
South Africa did well to contain Shane Watson in the four Tests he played against them.
So, Farewell Michael Clarke
As Australia captain Michael Clarke walks away from Test cricket after 115 Test matches, we look back at the 14 he played against South Africa.
End of the road for Clarke
Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced he is to retire from international cricket at the end of the Ashes series, already lost at 3-1 with one to go
Aussies on the rack
An Ashes Test cannot be won in a session; but they can probably be won in three: After Stuart Broad’s incredible performance in dismissing Australia for 60 on the first morning of the fourth Ashes Test, England consolidated at 274-4 at the close.
The fourth Ashes Test: Preview
England and Australia head into their fourth Ashes Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday with the illustrious urn on the line. The hosts are one victory away from recapturing it, while the tourists are out to level the series going into the final Test. Tom Sizeland discusses what’s required to seal victory.
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.
