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Team of the Cricket World Cup (so far): Aussie trio in contention, de Kock favourite for best player, Kiwis unearth future star

As the World Cup heads into the final few group games for each nation, a few Australians look like they’ll make the team of the tournament.  The lion’s share of players will come from the red-hot Indian and South African sides while the likes of… Read More »Team of the Cricket World Cup (so far): Aussie trio in contention, de Kock favourite for best player, Kiwis unearth future star

‘Clinical display’: Twin tons propel Proteas to Kiwi demolition at World Cup – and it’s good news for Australia

Quinton de Kock has smashed his fourth century of the World Cup and Rassie van der Dussen also hit a ton as semi-finals-bound South Africa sealed a comprehensive 190-run victory over New Zealand for a sixth win in seven matches. New Zealand were left needing… Read More »‘Clinical display’: Twin tons propel Proteas to Kiwi demolition at World Cup – and it’s good news for Australia

Max embarrassment: Slip on a sock, golf mishaps, walk the dog, warm-up stuff-ups and a fish tank – Cricket’s bizarre injuries

Glenn Maxwell is fast earning a reputation for being Australian cricket’s biggest klutz. He has been concussed after falling off a golf cart and will miss the World Cup clash against England. Maxwell is under concussion protocols for up to eight days after his second… Read More »Max embarrassment: Slip on a sock, golf mishaps, walk the dog, warm-up stuff-ups and a fish tank – Cricket’s bizarre injuries

‘That is garbage’: Marnus bemused and McCullum won’t like it but Bazball to be immortalised in English language

England’s Test coach Brendon McCullum may not approve of the term ‘Bazball’ – but the word is set to enter the Collins English Dictionary. The phrase was coined to describe the swashbuckling brand of cricket England’s red-ball side adopted after McCullum – nicknamed ‘Baz’ –… Read More »‘That is garbage’: Marnus bemused and McCullum won’t like it but Bazball to be immortalised in English language