Cricket world melts at star’s baby boy
One of the stars of Australian cricket has a very good reason for sitting out the current one-day and T20 series against Pakistan.
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‘Scariest’ night of Maxwell’s life – and why he won’t talk about it
Glenn Maxwell describes it as ‘a bad night’, where he found himself lost in the middle of India after a drinking session. Seven years on, he’s still reluctant to share details of what happened.
‘Generational chokers’: World Cup final hell
A proud cricketing nation is a laughing stock after a drama-charged T20 World Cup Final that turned into a nightmare for them.
Aussies stunned: ‘Just didn’t show up’
Australia, the roaring favourites to win another women’s T20 World Cup, have been shocked by South Africa in humbling scenes.
Aussie saves the day in World Cup drama
Australia’s mind-blowing winning streak continues with a big win on Monday morning moving them into a T20 World Cup semi-final.
‘Unbelievable’ Aussies look untouchable
It’s starting to look like everyone else is playing for second place as Australia looks to add another World Cup trophy to its brimming cabinet.
Recognition due for Aussie dynasty that tops any football team
Australia’s women’s cricketers are chasing a fourth-straight T20 World Cup win. The true extent of their dominance is extraordinary and they deserve equal attention to the Penrith Panthers, writes EMMA GREENWOOD.
‘Oh my God’: Healy’s sledge just too good
Alyssa Healy can lay claim to the crucial dismissal of Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu after a sledge that worked miracles.
‘Dreadful’: England humiliated, eliminated
England has fallen apart in its World Cup semi-final against India with one “calamitous” moment saying it all.
‘Ruthless’ Poms break records in historic win
England has humiliated a cricketing minnow at the World Cup with the biggest victory in the history of the tournament.
DRS loophole, epic meltdown in World Cup drama
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.
Insane cricket scenes rock New York
History has been made with “one of the biggest events in sport” stunning Americans with scenes unlike anything cricket has witnessed.
‘Back in your crease’: Fuse lit for WC drama
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.
USA rocks cricket with ‘biggest upset ever’
History has been made and jaws have dropped as the United States did the unthinkable at the Cricket World Cup.
‘Creepy’: World Cup stunt divides fans
Aussie batter Usman Khawaja has featured as the star of a new Cricket World Cup video that has got tongues wagging.
Prodigy never stood a chance in Warner duel
Jake Fraser-McGurk has spoken about his T20 World Cup snub, shedding light on why he never really stood a chance to get picked.
Stoinis delivers timely T20 World Cup statement in IPL
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.
Teen sensation overlooked for World Cup
A rising star and an Aussie veteran are among those not expected to make the squad for the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
Former Test cricketer mauled by a leopard
A former Zimbabwean Test cricketer has undergone emergency surgery after a horrific incident on a hunting expedition.
Last wicket heroics push Aussies into U19 World Cup final
Australia were staring down the barrel of semi-final defeat before a tense last wicket partnership saw them home to now face India in the under-19 World Cup final.
Maxwell investigated after being hospitalised
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell was reportedly sent to hospital in an ambulance after a night out in Adelaide on Friday.
Zampa’s new ink stuns cricket world
Adam Zampa has always been a unique individual and his new tattoo perfectly captures both sides of his personality.
Warner spotted with hangover essentials
The Australian cricketer had a lot to celebrate on Saturday night – and there were two essential items he was spotted with early Sunday.
Shock new TV deal shakes up cricket world
Australians will need to pay to watch the next World Cup under a landmark new TV deal set to shake up the cricketing landscape.
Seven arrested over Aussie World Cup win
Seven students are facing scary charges after celebrating Australia’s win over India in the Cricket World Cup final.
‘Opens your eyes’: Cummins on the woke mob
After a year of unprecedented success, Pat Cummins has discussed the values that resulted in him being branded with the W-word.
Warnie buries Indian sook from the grave
A book extract from Shane Warne’s 2018 autobiography has ruined one of India’s biggest whingers in the wake of the World Cup.
Airport scenes slammed as Cummins returns
Most of our World Cup winning heroes are back at home after Australia’s victory but Indian fans were stunned by the scenes at the airport.
Deluded world trying to rob Australia
It turns out there is one section of the cricket world even whinier than England and it’s doing its best to besmirch Australia.
‘Miracle if he plays’: Aussie party rolls on
Several of Australia’s best will be given the month to unwind before the Test summer, but the World Cup final hero faces a rapid turnaround.
Overlooked star wants quick rebound
Australia’s out-of-favour wicketkeeper will waste no time cementing his spot in the Test side after a “weird” World Cup.
World Cup winners’ ‘legacy’ locked in: Cummins
With a second World Cup triumph in three years and multiple other successes, Pat Cummins says his Australian team is one of the best ever.
‘Little Hitler’: Insane messages to radio star
Radio host Ryan Fitzgerald has revealed the increasingly wild abuse he copped after one innocuous post about Australia’s World Cup win.
‘Selfish’ reason Pat Cummins must go
Pat Cummins’ stocks have never been higher after Australia’s World Cup glory but there remains a “suss” truth that can’t be ignored.
Aussie celebration never used to look like this
It has not gone unnoticed that there was something missing during Australia’s World Cup victory celebrations in india.
Monster World Cup prize money revealed
Australia secured its sixth ODI World Cup title — but the winnings this time around reached unprecedented heights.
‘Oh my god’: Cummins’ genius move revealed
Australian cricket legend Allan Border says Pat Cummins proved him wrong after he was certain a “silly” call had “backfired” badly.
Aussies dudded after World Cup victory
Cricket fans have been left bemused by an ICC announcement following Australia’s World Cup triumph in India.
‘Disgusting’ cricket aftermath goes too far
There’s been a “grubby” aftermath to Australia’s World Cup win as Indian fans target WAGs, players and journalists in “disgusting” fashion.
‘Most awkward trophy presentation ever’
An image of Pat Cummins has gone viral after he was the victim of one of the most awkward trophy presentations cricket fans have seen.
Indian fans slam Aussie’s act of ‘disrespect’
A photo of World Cup winner Mitch Marsh viewed well over two million times has drawn a fierce response from Indian fans.
WAG’s World Cup photo melts hearts
Travis Head’s year on and off the field has been extraordinary and his baby girl just about stole the show in the World Cup final.
Aussie star’s cocky post mars all-time win
While most of the Australian team was being applauded for its classy World Cup triumph, David Warner took a different approach.
‘How can I hate this guy?’: Pat’s ‘class act’
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins’ humble post-match act was caught on camera after his team’s triumphant World Cup win.
Sly India move ‘backfired spectacularly’
India’s controversial move at the Cricket World Cup blew up in the host country’s face in devastating fashion against Australia.
India called out over unsporting act
A snub from Indian players during the extraordinary scenes of Australia’s trophy presentation has not gone unnoticed.
‘Faultless’: Perfect Pat gets ultimate praise
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’s rogue gesture stuns cricket
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.
‘Second to none’: Ultimate praise for World Cup hero
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.
Player ratings: Skipper backs up bold call with star showing
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.
Australia’s awkward Pat Cummins truth
Pat Cummins has proved his doubters wrong in emphatic fashion, cementing his cricket legacy with an era defining World Cup win.
‘Have dignity’: Act ends Cup with sour taste
A “pathetic” act at the end of the Cricket World Cup has sparked outrage with the world turning on those responsible.
World reacts to ‘greatest win’ in Cup history
Even the English were forced to admit this was the “greatest World Cup victory” for any team after Australia broke a billion hearts.
Epic scenes inside Aussie dressing room
Australia is celebrating its sixth World Cup final victory and Pat Cummins’ men are understandably letting loose.
Even the Poms are applauding Australia
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.
Cummins’ huge gamble was a masterstroke
Everything Pat Cummins touched turned to gold as the Australian captain left global cricket commentators lost for words.
Piers Morgan’s reaction is icing on the cake
The pantomime villain of an unforgettable year of Australian cricket was force-fed humble pie during the World Cup final.
Cricket world in awe of ‘certified freak’
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.
World in disbelief over Smith debacle
Cricket fans across the world have been left stunned after a Steve Smith blunder had left the World Cup Final in the balance.
‘Serious security breach’ rocks Cup final
The World Cup final was stopped briefly due to a pitch invader in a scary incident involving Indian superstar Virat Kohli.
World Cup drama as Cummins spots red flag
Pat Cummins has reportedly made a move behind the scenes after spotting an issue with the pitch prepared for the World Cup final.
Cricket erupts at ‘complete greed and overkill’
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.
‘Don’t need this’: 1.4 billion hate Australia
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.
Cummins slammed for ‘ridiculous’ move
The cricket world is all asking the same question of Pat Cummins after the captain’s shocking captain’s call against South Africa.
Smith in ‘horrible’ World Cup drama
Steve Smith’s “livid” act almost went overlooked in the thrilling end to Australia’s win, but the drama will carry into the World Cup final.
’Bloody hell’: 31-year World Cup curse strikes
Australia will play India in the World Cup final after surviving yet another World Cup semi-final thriller against South Africa.
Coin toss conspiracy rocks World Cup
India’s undefeated rampage through the World Cup has raised eyebrows. Now a former star is claiming to have uncovered a conspiracy.
One-word curse strikes Cricket World Cup
The cricket world has largely ignored South Africa’s desperate plea to ignore one particular word after Australia’s World Cup win.
‘Why would you’: Sportsmanship act blasted
A seemingly innocent act of sportsmanship towards Virat Kohli at the World Cup has been slammed by an Aussie cricket great.
World stunned by Kohli’s unthinkable first
Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has claimed one of the most untouchable marks in the record books as the cricket world lost its mind.
‘Iconic’ image is ‘breaking the internet’
It might not seem like much but a picture of Sachin Tendulkar and David Beckham has sent the cricket world wild.
Cricket erupts over India’s ‘brazen’ demand
The cricket world is up in arms over claims India has got its way after making an “outrageous” demand for their World Cup semifinal.
Ex-captains make same call over WC axing
Australia has been on fire after a slow start at the World Cup, but it’s left the door open for a nightmare call for the semi-final.
Cummins’ changeroom meltdown exposed
Glenn Maxwell has lifted the lid on what unfolded in the Australian changerooms following his matchwinning heroics.
Australia laughing at England’s WC excuse
Former captain Nasser Hussain has offered a bizarre excuse for England’s World Cup shocker that will have Aussie fans shaking their heads.
Starc calls for radical change to fix WC problem
Mitchell Starc has called for a longstanding ODI rule to be abolished, saying it has helped tip the format further in batters’ favour.
Ricky Ponting wants Aussie player axed
Ricky Ponting has made surprising public comments as Australia heads into a do-or-die Cricket World Cup semi-final.
‘Insane’: India losing its mind over Kohli act
India has gone into meltdown after superstar Virat Kohli pulled off an act the cricket world has not seen in nine years.
World Cup star’s beautiful act warms hearts
A World Cup star’s act of generosity has gone viral after the 21-year-old was spotted in the wee hours of the morning in Ahmedabad.
England nightmare over after final face slap
England has sent Pakistan crashing out of the Cricket World Cup, ending the tournament with a final slap in the face.
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