England are a cricket powerhouse, hosting the World Cup and had all the form heading into the tournament but now face the real possibility of not even making the finals. We detail the precarious situation in which Australia has placed the old enemy.
England is a team in crisis and former players and the UK press have come out swinging after they “froze” on the big stage against Australia.
The cricket world has breathed a collective sigh of relief as Brian Lara reveals an overvigorous gym session for the chest pain was the reason for his shock admission to hospital in India.
Is there a more reliable opening pair than Aaron Finch and David Warner; what to do with Adam Zampa; why so many run outs? The questions being asked after Australia’s win over England.
WEST Indies paceman Jason Holder could do with a break after conceding a near-record 104 runs in his most recent game in the World Cup. Is the WACA the answer?
STEVE Smith wants to be Australia’s new Test No.3 and there’s no reason why a changing of the guard won’t happen when the team tours West Indies in June.
KYLE Coetzer has become the first Scotland player to post a World Cup century but Bangladesh chased down a big total in Nelson.
MICHAEL Clarke’s decision not to bat himself against Afghanistan was an unselfish act. But would Australia have been better off if he spent time in the middle?
DAVID Warner showed nobody is safe when he’s teeing off – not even the crowd – while Aaron Finch took a contender for best catch of the World Cup.
IT WAS the moment the internet had been waiting for. Shane Watson was dropped from the Australian team and the reaction was swift and savage.
AUSTRALIA produced a record-breaking thumping of Afghanistan at the World Cup – yet some still need to lift their game. Here’s our verdict on each player’s contribution.
AUSTRALIAN captain Michael Clarke is confident a Shane Watson-less batting order is still strong enough to win the World Cup.
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