Aussie dynasty at risk of World Cup ambush
They’ve won three consecutive T20 World Cup titles, but Australia has been put on notice, with a former cricket great declaring two rivals are closing in on the superstar team.
They’ve won three consecutive T20 World Cup titles, but Australia has been put on notice, with a former cricket great declaring two rivals are closing in on the superstar team.
David Warner was a rock at the top of the order for Australia’s white-ball teams for nearly 15 years. But who will be his long-term successor? The fight has never been hotter.
As head coach of the Australian women’s cricket team, Matthew Mott conquered the highest peaks, winning ODI and T20 World Cups, and his stint with England also started with success. Since then though, his tenure has taken a dramatic turn.
England has fallen apart in its World Cup semi-final against India with one “calamitous” moment saying it all.
The move to Test opener divided opinion, but after initially thinking he would not fill that slot, Ricky Ponting now thinks that Steve Smith better get use to his new role. And David Warner concurs.
Pat Cummins has taken a hat-trick, becoming the seventh man to do so in World Cups. While Mitchell Starc trumped all bowlers at World Cups with an earlier dismissal in a match to be later hampered by rain.
Former BBL spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has joined his Nepal team for the T20 World Cup, after he was ineligible for their first two matches due to a VISA ban to the United States.
England has humiliated a cricketing minnow at the World Cup with the biggest victory in the history of the tournament.
A little-known DRS rule and an almighty late meltdown have cost one country a famous boil-over win at the T20 Cricket World Cup.
History has been made with “one of the biggest events in sport” stunning Americans with scenes unlike anything cricket has witnessed.
The fireworks are set to begin again as Australia face England at the T20 World Cup if Ricky Ponting’s recent sledge is anything to go by.
History has been made and jaws have dropped as the United States did the unthinkable at the Cricket World Cup.
David Warner’s tenacious innings against Oman was a timely reminder that it is very brave to write him off — not that the Australian opener seems to mind, writes BEN HORNE.
Oman may have fallen 40 runs short of what would have been a shock boilover victory against the might of Australia, but it was one catch to dismiss Glenn Maxwell which showed why they belong, writes BEN HORNE.
Being a strong cricketing nation Australia rarely faces the sport’s minnows yet, this World Cup is different. DANIEL CHERNY talks to the coach of the nation’s golden era John Buchanan about how he best prepared for the matches.
The T20 World Cup for Australia begins on Thursday morning (Australian time) and to start the tournament selectors could break up the trio who have been such reliable servants across all formats, writes BEN HORNE.
The NYPD, Long Island Police, SWAT squad and more were all part of the security operation to ensure cricket’s moment in the city that never sleeps was one to remember, writes BEN HORNE.
James Anderson and Stuart Broad both excelled in their 30s. And in that same age bracket, Mitchell Starc has taken the level up a notch for the veteran fast bowling brigade, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Aussie batter Usman Khawaja has featured as the star of a new Cricket World Cup video that has got tongues wagging.
Playing under Ricky Ponting, Jake Fraser-McGurk has been putting on a show in the IPL, but it was not enough to get him into the Australian men’s T20 World Cup squad. If he had made different choices, could he have been representing a different country?
Jake Fraser-McGurk has spoken about his T20 World Cup snub, shedding light on why he never really stood a chance to get picked.
Josh Hazlewood would love to have Steve Smith and Jake Fraser-McGurk in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, but a lack of room won’t allow it.
Steve Smith is set to be one of the stars of the T20 World Cup without facing a ball, after being overlooked for the Australian squad named earlier this week.
Australia confirmed its T20 World Cup squad – with some huge omissions – but immediately opened up a loophole that could allow the inclusion of the hottest cricketer in the world.
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis smashed 62 after he took a wicket on Wednesday to guide Lucknow Super Giants to an IPL win on the eve of Australia’s T20 World Cup team announcement.
A snub from Indian players during the extraordinary scenes of Australia’s trophy presentation has not gone unnoticed.
The immense uncertainty surrounding the future of international cricket makes this World Cup final defeat even tougher to take for India, writes Daniel Cherny.
It’s been a banner year for the Australian cricket team and former captains say it’s time to give skipper Pat Cummins the credit he deserves.
Mitch Marsh is known for being a chilled customer but fans couldn’t believe it when he let loose with a cheeky act in the World Cup final.
In two massive finals this year Travis Head has been man of the match, and his century in the World Cup final will live forever in cricket folklore.
Australia are World Cup champions once again – toppling India in a stunning upset. But who starred and who flopped on the biggest stage? Daniel Cherny rates every player.
Pat Cummins has proved his doubters wrong in emphatic fashion, cementing his cricket legacy with an era defining World Cup win.
A “pathetic” act at the end of the Cricket World Cup has sparked outrage with the world turning on those responsible.
Even the English were forced to admit this was the “greatest World Cup victory” for any team after Australia broke a billion hearts.
Australia is celebrating its sixth World Cup final victory and Pat Cummins’ men are understandably letting loose.
The cricket world was left in awe as Australia secured its sixth World Cup with a six-wicket victory over India in a thrilling final.
Everything Pat Cummins touched turned to gold as the Australian captain left global cricket commentators lost for words.
The pantomime villain of an unforgettable year of Australian cricket was force-fed humble pie during the World Cup final.
Travis Head is the first player in history to score centuries in two ICC finals — and he’s done it in a span of under six months.
Cricket fans across the world have been left stunned after a Steve Smith blunder had left the World Cup Final in the balance.
The World Cup final was stopped briefly due to a pitch invader in a scary incident involving Indian superstar Virat Kohli.
Pat Cummins has reportedly made a move behind the scenes after spotting an issue with the pitch prepared for the World Cup final.
As cricket fans prepare to watch India and Australia battle it out in the World Cup final, a bizarre move has been slammed as plain overkill.
Pitch inspections have fuelled Australia’s fears about an Ahmedabad pitch built for spin, which has all but ended the Marcus Stoinis or Marnus Labuschagne debate.
The controversy hanging over the Cricket World Cup has exposed the icy truth of why 1.4 billion will turn their noses up at Australia.
After a rocky start to their World Cup the Australian squad appears to be peaking just in time for Sunday’s final, writes DANIEL CHERNY.
Australia head to Ahmedabad for the World Cup final on guard about what sort of wicket will confront them when they get there.
Travis Head starred with bat and ball to help guide Australia into the final of the World Cup but he failed to top our ratings for the match. See who beat Head and have your say.
Australia defeated South Africa by three wickets in a tense chase of 213 to set up a World Cup final against India. Here’s how it happened.
Pat Cummins was a captain under intense pressure after Australia’s Ashes fadeout. Now, he’s won the backing of one of the countries greatest leaders. Here’s how he defied the critics.
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