Australia

Australian Cricket: The free fall of a champion nation

the Golden Era of Australian cricket comes to an end. What is the road ahead for them?

Australia recall spinner Krejza for Perth game

Forgotten spinner Jason Krejza has emerged as a candidate for the World Cup after being recalled to the Australian one-day team on Thursday. The attacking off-spinner has not played for Australia for more than two years, but was added to the squad for Sunday’s seventh and final one-day international against England at the WACA Ground in Perth.

Australia pull off thrilling win after record run chase

Australia conjured up their biggest ever successful run chase to beat England by two wickets in a thrilling sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

Ponting starts preparation for World Cup

Australian captain Ricky Ponting has resumed training as he attempts to prove his fitness ahead of this month’s World Cup. However, the makeup of Australia’s final squad for the series continues to be surrounded by uncertainty, with reserve spinner Xavier Doherty battling a back problem and Mike Hussey struggling with a hamstring injury.

Trott’s century helps England post 333 for 6 in Sydney ODI

Jonathan Trott slammed a career-best 137 as England posted a record 333-6 after winning the toss and electing to bat against Australia in the sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. The Australians already have an unbeatable 4-1 lead in the seven-match series, but Jonathan Trott’s second century of the series helped England post their highest-ever score in an ODI against Australia.

England bat first against Australia in Sydney one-dayer

England won the toss and chose to bat against Australia in the sixth one-day international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday. Australia already have an unbeatable 4-1 lead in the seven-match series. Both sides were forced to make changes for the match, with England recalling spinner Michael Yardy to replace injured paceman Ajmal Shazad, who has been sent home with a hamstring strain.

Australia call up Callum Ferguson for sixth one-dayer

Australia called up South Australian batsman Callum Ferguson on Tuesday for the sixth one-day international against England in Sydney after World Cup hopeful Shaun Marsh was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

Sri Lanka hope to make most of home comforts

By Manoj Vatsyayana

Sri Lanka's ability to rise to the occasion makes them one of the most feared teams in the World Cup, especially in favourable home conditions.

Clarke is not unduly concerned by boos from local fans

Michael Clarke is not bothered by people booing.

Team India shed tag of ‘poor overseas travellers’

Indian cricketers have, for long, suffered the stigma of being poor travellers abroad