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Dharmasena and Kettleborough to stand in World Cup final
Sri Lanka’s Kumar Dharmasena and England’s Richard Kettleborough will be the on-field umpires for Sunday’s World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne, the International Cricket...
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Is Dhoni losing his Midas touch?
When Mahendra Singh Dhoni was surprisingly named India’s captain in 2007 as senior players backed out of the inaugural World Twenty20, he responded by leading his team to the title. Two years later,...
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MCG holds no fears for Black Caps – Southee
New Zealand seamer Tim Southee believes the Black Caps have the experience and the firepower to topple Australia in Sunday’s World Cup final in Melbourne. Southee said the Black Caps were relishing the...
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Finch looks to thrive again at Melbourne
Australian opener Aaron Finch believes his 81 in the World Cup semi-final win over India could spur him on to a match-winning innings in Sunday’s final against New Zealand at the Melbourne Cricket...
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Form meets pedigree in Australasian World Cup final
There’s been no place like home for Australia and New Zealand on their respective paths to the World Cup final but just one of the co-hosts will enjoy that particular advantage when they meet in...
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Underarm incident still resonates before World Cup final
New Zealand’s cricketing Gallipoli came on Feb. 1, 1981 when Australia captain Greg Chappell instructed his brother Trevor to bowl the last ball of a one-day match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground along...
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Sri Lanka to go tough on player fitness
Blames lack of fitness and poor form for the early exit from the World Cup By Champika Fernando Sri Lanka Cricket coach Marvan Atapattu admitted that last year’s hastily arranged five-match ODI series...
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Clarke quits as Australia, New Zealand eye World Cup title
Australia captain Michael Clarke will quit one-day international cricket after the World Cup final, bringing the curtain down on his 12-year career and adding a fresh edge to Sunday’s Melbourne...
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‘Ultimate game’ excites New Zealand skipper McCullum
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum said he was excited, not intimidated, at the prospect of leading his country in their first World Cup final when they face old foes Australia at the gigantic...
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Terminally ill Crowe braced for ‘last’ match
Terminally ill Martin Crowe admits that Sunday’s World Cup final between his beloved New Zealand and Australia could be the last game he’ll ever see. Known as one of the game’s most stylish batsmen,...
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Starc, Boult in World Cup swing to the left
For the second time at this World Cup, Australia’s Mitchell Starc and New Zealand’s Trent Boult will be asked to deliver a killer blow that could determine their team’s fate in the final on Sunday. The...
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Clarke quits, who’s next? Three contenders
AFP Sports looks at the main contenders to be Australia’s next one-day captain following Michael Clarke’s decision to retire from ODIs after Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand: Steve Smith...
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Kiwis descend on MCG to cheer on Black Caps in World Cup final
Kiwi fans daubed in black came out in droves on Saturday to support New Zealand on the eve of their team’s first World Cup final, against fierce rivals Australia in Melbourne. Fans gathered around the...
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MCG a sea of yellow and black for World Cup final
One of the world’s greatest sporting cities was gripped by cricket fever on Sunday as co-hosts Australia and New Zealand faced off in the World Cup final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. All roads led...
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Aussies World Champs for fifth time
By Channaka de Silva reporting from Melbourne, Australia Skipper Michael Clarke finished his ODI career in magnificent style with an elegant 74 as hosts Australia claimed their fifth World Cup title...
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Clarke dedicates World Cup win to tragic Hughes
Australia captain Michael Clarke dedicated Sunday’s World Cup final triumph to Phillip Hughes, the team-mate who died after being hit on the head by a bouncer last year. Clarke, who made 74 in the...
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NZ accepts defeat, proud of team’s efforts in World Cup
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum had asked his compatriots to ‘dare to dream’ before the cricket World Cup but the day after a crushing loss in the final to Australia the country does not appear...
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NZ coach Hesson not pushing anyone out the door
New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said he will not put pressure on any of his players to make up their minds about their playing futures in the wake of the team’s disappointing World Cup final loss to...
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Power reigns supreme at 11th World Cup
The ICC hailed the 11th cricket World Cup the “most popular ever” and although most neutrals would have preferred New Zealand to win Sunday’s final, there is no doubt Australia were worthy of their...
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Sangakkara in World Cup XI [UPDATED]
New Zealand may have been thrashed by Australia in the World Cup final but they dominate the International Cricket Council’s team of the tournament released Monday with Brendon McCullum named captain....
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