Four-hour crisis meeting which saved Cup defence
As recently as six months ago Australia’s World Cup defence was in disarray, with selectors struggling to agree on an XI and even a gameplan. Coach Justin Langer knew something had to change.
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English star calls out Aussies over ‘booing’ hypocrisy
Jonny Bairstow has questioned Justin Langer’s pleas for fans to lay off Steve Smith and David Warner, citing the treatment Stuart Broad got when he failed to walk after nicking off in 2013 Ashes.
Archer has the speed to make Aussies quiver
David Warner has been in imperious form at this World Cup, but England speedster Jofra Archer has one weapon in his arsenal that may worry the destructive Aussie opener.
A history of World Cup conflict of Ashes rivals
When England host Australia at Lord’s this week it will not be just their own suddenly shaky form that will be against them, but history, too. When the old rivals meet, it generally goes one way …
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Clamour for cricket cup tickets
AUSSIE sports fans have been urged to get their tickets soon to next year’s Cricket World Cup with more than 500,000 seats, three months before first ball is bowled.
Cup Countdown: Lara backs Windies big guns
BRIAN Lara believes the West Indies remain a cricket team to be feared in the upcoming World Cup, despite recent off-field turbulence.
England held back by ‘fear of failure’
FORMER skipper Andrew Strauss believes England’s batsmen may be being held back by a fear of failure in one-day internationals.
Cup Countdown: $4 million up for grabs
THERE’S more than just pride on the line at the Cricket World Cup, and pace ace Pat Cummins is just one of the players that wants a slice of the pie.
How World Cup winner should be chosen
THE ICC wants the World Cup trophy shared if the final is a tie, but we’ve come up with 10 other ways a winner could be decided.
SA view: ‘c’ word haunts Proteas
THE World Cup is still three months away, but the dreaded ‘c’ word is already starting to enter most conversations about South Africa.
It’s a tie…both teams win World Cup!
THE Cricket World Cup could literally have two winners, with the ICC revealing the trophy will be shared if the final ends in a tie.
Cummins targeting World Cup spot
REJUVENATED young fast bowler Pat Cummins has declared Australian World Cup selection is a realistic goal for him this summer.
Faulkner in World Cup twilight zone
THE ICC has ranked James Faulkner one of the 11 best one-day cricketers in the world right now. But Australian selectors don’t appear to agree.
Cup Countdown: Aussie uniform unveiled
CRICKET Australia has marked 100 days to go until the start of the Cricket World Cup by releasing Australia’s official uniform for the showpiece event.
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