Western Australia are confident of securing a berth in the Sheffield Shield final after jumping into top spot following a crucial seven-wicket win over leaders NSW in Newcastle. WA pair …

It was a tale of two collapses as Australia suffered a dramatic one-wicket loss to co-hosts New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday. Monster totals may have been everyone’s pre-match prediction, …

Australia have suffered a dramatic one-wicket loss to World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in Auckland. Monster totals may have been everyone’s pre-match prediction, given the unique dimensions of Eden Park …

New Zealand have beaten Australia in the Cricket World Cup pool game in Auckland. MORE

Cricket World Cup favourites Australia have been rolled for an embarrassing 151 in 32.2 overs during their clash with New Zealand in Auckland. Monster totals may have been everyone’s pre-match …

Michael Clarke is confident Australia won’t be caught unawares by New Zealand’s potent new-ball combo. Blackcaps pacemen Tim Southee and Trent Boult will be one of the keys to Saturday’s …

NSW believe they can fight back and beat Western Australia in their crucial top-of-the-table Sheffield Shield match, despite a rare batting failure. The Blues are just 110 runs in front …

A match-winning century from Callum Ferguson has led South Australia to a dramatic five-wicket victory over Tasmania in the Sheffield Shield match at Gliderol Stadium. The man-of-the-match went from villain …

Australia will unleash Pat Cummins for the first time in the World Cup, hoping the young gun’s added pace will help skittle New Zealand on Saturday. The Blackcaps named an …

Australia have made two changes to the side that thumped England in their World Cup opener, promoting Michael Clarke and Pat Cummins for George Bailey and Josh Hazlewood. Clarke returns …

Sri Lanka’s team manager has cheekily suggested having England as their next opponents will offset a tough cricket World Cup schedule. After a below-par start to the tournament, Sri Lanka …

New South Wales have taken a stranglehold on their game against Western Australia thanks to a Peter Nevill century backed up by a disciplined bowling performance in Newcastle. The Blues …

A Rob Quiney century led Victoria’s impressive display with the bat as the Bushrangers took the advantage in their Sheffield Shield match against Queensland. Opener Quiney struck a confident 111, …

Tasmanian paceman Jackson Bird said the visitors could be further ahead at stumps on day three if they had caught a vital catch. The Tigers are 3-131 heading into the …

Daniel Vettori believes Australia are wasting their time looking for a weakness in Brendon McCullum’s game. McCullum’s name has been on everyone’s lips in Auckland in the lead-up to Saturday’s …

Daniel Vettori is the Black Caps’ most experienced one-day international cricketer, but he’s a relative novice when it comes to the present-day Eden Park. The 36-year-old left-arm spinner has played …

Josh Hazlewood feels some hard-hitting teammates have helped Australia’s pacemen prepare for the battering Brendon McCullum will aim to dish out. McCullum is fresh from setting a new mark for …

Shane Watson expects a hostile reception in Saturday’s World Cup clash at Eden Park, but New Zealand coach Mike Hesson insists his players won’t be part of it. Watson, one …