George Bailey will aim to keep things aggressive but attractive in Saturday’s World Cup opener, with the vice-captain keen to avoid any ugly incidents at the MCG. Bailey will lead …

Managing the inevitable highs and lows of tournament play has been identified as crucial by New Zealand if they are to go deep into the World Cup play-offs. The Black …

Victory and the axe – those will be George Bailey’s two expectations when Australia begin their World Cup campaign against England at the MCG. The tournament co-hosts, widely tipped to …

Jon Holland and Chris Tremain have been added to Victoria’s squad for its Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales. The match kicks off on Sunday in Wagga Wagga with …

The South African cricket team are keen to rewrite the history books as they seek to win their first ever World Cup title. The Proteas have never advanced past the …

Farewelling run machines Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene on the right note will drive Sri Lanka at the World Cup. On the eve of the tournament opener against New Zealand …

Star Warriors recruit Michael Klinger can expect some chin music to come his way when he lines up against his former side South Australia in next week’s Sheffield Shield clash …

New Zealand need only refer to their most recent match at a Cricket World Cup to realise the threat posed by Sri Lankan pace bowler Lasith Malinga. The colourful quick …

Australia go in as World Cup favourites but the chasers are looking threatening. The 43-day limited overs tournament is a drawn-out affair but it’s sure to have a bright start …

No matter the scenario, Luke Ronchi won’t lift his foot off the batting accelerator during the World Cup. The big-hitting wicketkeeper has become an integral part of New Zealand’s squad …

New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum is touched by his two gongs at the nation’s premier sports awards but their significance is eclipsed by the silverware on offer in six weeks’ …

NSW wicketkeeper Peter Nevill may have established himself as Brad Haddin’s heir apparent to the Australian gloves but he says there was a time he wondered whether he could cut …

Michael Clarke has been ruled out of Saturday’s World Cup opener. Australia coach Darren Lehmann confirmed on Thursday that Clarke would not play against England at the MCG. Clarke remains …

Michael Clarke has put together a compelling case to be picked for Australia’s World Cup opener, with selectors keen to see how he pulls up on Thursday. Clarke on Wednesday …

National selectors will assess Michael Clarke on Thursday before considering the merits of a shock recall for the World Cup opener. Clarke provided the biggest indication yet he will take …

National selectors will assess Michael Clarke on Thursday before considering the merits of a shock recall for the World Cup opener. Clarke on Wednesday provided the biggest indication yet he …

Ricky Ponting has called on Michael Clarke to hand over the Australian one-day captaincy to Steve Smith following the World Cup. Ponting, who preceded Clarke as national captain before handing …

Hamilton Masakadza struck a century as Zimbabwe gave themselves a big boost ahead of the Cricket World Cup with an upset seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a warm-up match. …