HOW THE 10 PREVIOUS WORLD CUPS HAVE PLAYED OUT *1975: West Indies bt Australia by 17 runs in final at Lord’s Gary ‘Gus’ Gilmour was the star of the tournament, …

Australia win the final easily and lift cricket’s World Cup. For the majority of Steve Smith’s childhood, he knew no better. From the age of 10 until 21, Smith’s compatriots …

HOW AUSTRALIA’S 15-MAN SQUAD SHAPE UP FOR THE WORLD CUP AARON FINCH Age: 28 ODIs: 41 Playing role: Right-handed batsman ODI batting average: 37.10 The hard-hitting Victorian is taking part …

Brett Lee is the latest former Australia cricketer to be handed a World Cup role, coaching Ireland’s bowlers in the lead-up to the tournament. Cricket Ireland’s announcement on Thursday that …

Michael Clarke might be downplaying the progress he has made on his mission to be fit for the Cricket World Cup, but the evidence was there for all to see …

Michael Clarke has cleared another hurdle in race to be fit for the cricket World Cup, getting through a practice one-dayer against Bangladesh unscathed. Continuing his comeback from hamstring surgery, …

Australian captain Michael Clarke has taken another big stride towards proving his fitness for the World Cup, surprisingly throwing himself into the bowling attack against Bangladesh. In the surest sign …

Western Australia will take a cautious approach with star fast bowler Nathan Coulter-Nile as the State attempts to win cricket’s triple crown. Coulter-Nile returned from a hamstring injury during the …

Opening batsman Aaron Finch is happy with whoever captains Australia in the cricket World Cup, saying all three potential candidates would do the job well. As Michael Clarke continues his …

Recently-retired Mike Hussey, one of Australia’s best one-day batsmen, will pass on his vast knowledge and experience during the upcoming cricket World Cup – to South Africa. Although described as …

Test spinner Nathan Lyon will return for NSW in their first match following the Sheffield Shield break while last-start centurion Kurtis Patterson is facing the axe. Lyon, emerging Australian paceman …

Michael Clarke will be fit to captain Australia in the World Cup, says coach Darren Lehmann. “Sick” of speculation surrounding the captaincy, Lehmann gave Clarke’s race to recover from hamstring …

Michael Clarke’s comeback from hamstring surgery is ahead of schedule and he will captain Australia at the World Cup, says coach Darren Lehmann. Already “sick” of speculation surrounding the Australian …

Jason Behrendorff’s bid to earn a dream Ashes call-up has taken a huge blow after the up-and-coming paceman was struck down by a stress fracture in his back. Behrendorff, who …

New Zealand have banked two thumping wins over Pakistan heading into the World Cup following a 119-run rout in the second one-day international in Napier. In the last official ODI …

Kane Williamson celebrated his latest leap up the world batting rankings with a majestic century as New Zealand posted an enormous total in the second one-day international against Pakistan. Williamson …

James Faulkner’s World Cup hopes remain in limbo after scans confirmed the all-rounder has a moderate grade abdominal strain. The allrounder broke down during Australia’s 112-run tri-series final win against …

Queensland batsman Chris Lynn will make his first Sheffield Shield appearance of the summer after being named in the Bulls’ line-up to play Victoria. The clash starting at the Gabba …