Former captain Chris Gayle has risked the wrath of the West Indies Cricket Board by describing Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard’s World Cup omission as “ridiculous” and “victimisation”. West Indies …

Fawad Ahmed is hopeful the Test debut that has eluded him since being granted Australian citizenship is just around the corner. But the legspinner says making a contribution to Victoria …

The Big Bash League match between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at Adelaide Oval has been abandoned because of heavy rain. Alex Ross’s impressive 30 not out from 11 balls …

The Melbourne Renegades haven’t given up hope of making the Big Bash semi-finals as they prepare to take on the Brisbane Heat at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. With just …

Preparations for the inaugural day-night cricket Test will kick up a notch on Sunday, when the Nine Network runs a series of pink-ball tests at the MCG. Australia’s next home …

Cricket Australia boss James Sutherland has no qualms about the hardline stance national selectors adopted regarding Michael Clarke’s World Cup hopes. Clarke was on Sunday named in Australia’s 15-man World …

Wicketkeeper Matthew Wade is disappointed, but not surprised, to have been left out of Australia’s World Cup squad. Wade was behind the stumps for every game of Australia’s 4-1 series …

The Black Caps have suffered an injury setback ahead of their second one-day international against Sri Lanka with star batsman Kane Williamson ruled out of the next two games with …

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul Haq says he will quit one-day cricket after the World Cup. The 40-year-old said he has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) of his decision although he …

Stay confident and keep it simple that is Mitchell Starc’s mantra as he seeks to establish himself as one of Australia’s top fast bowlers. Starc was named in Australia’s World …

Playing three Tests back to back and earning the praise of Virat Kohli has given Josh Hazlewood a new-found confidence. Hazlewood made his one-day international debut at age 19 in …

Aaron Finch says the tag of tournament favourite sits comfortably with the Australian side ahead of the World Cup. Bookmakers have installed Australia as favourites to take out the tournament …

Chris Gayle has blasted 90 off 41 balls as the West Indies achieved a world record run chase in the second Twenty20 international to beat South Africa by four wickets. …

Sydney Sixers have ended Brisbane Heat’s hopes of sneaking into the Big Bash League finals after a comfortable six-wicket victory with 14 balls to spare at the Gabba on Sunday …

A court in Bangladesh granted bail to national cricketer Rubel Hossain Sunday in a rape case filed by a 19-year-old actress, clearing the way for him to play in next …

Perth Scorchers have gone to the top of the Big Bash ladder after Hobart Hurricanes fell short in their run chase at Bellerive Oval. Batsman Michael Hill’s best Twenty20 score …

Ryan Harris will spend the World Cup wrapped in cotton wool, such is the veteran paceman’s importance to Australia’s Ashes campaign this year. Harris, comfortably one of the best bowlers …

Keen to avoid a kerfuffle, selectors set February 21 as the hard-and-fast deadline for Michael Clarke to prove his fitness for the World Cup. If Clarke is not fully fit …