Sri Lanka battle World Cup 'curse'
Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to end the “curse” of their only previous World Cup victory in the 2023 tournament, but go into it on the back of a humiliating defeat.
'I even wore cricket pads in bed'
As a young boy in a family of seven cricket-mad brothers, Pakistan pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi immersed himself in the sport – even when sleeping.
Retiring Warner key for Australia
Love him or hate him, David Warner’s self-belief and single-mindedness has seen him withstand scandals and slumps to remain Australia’s key batsman at the World Cup.
Curran looks to make mark on another World Cup
Sam Curran has become one of the most valuable limited-overs performers in world cricket.
England bid to join elite company
England head to the ODI World Cup in India aiming to become just the third team to retain their title.
'Pocket dynamite' dreams of World Cup glory
Ishan Kishan was often compared to MS Dhoni as a flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman, but the India player has carved out his own identity ahead of his first World Cup.
'Killer Miller' holds unwanted record
David Miller holds an international cricket record he would prefer not to have.
Maverick De Kock set for ODI farewell
Quinton de Kock enjoys nothing more than his time away from the game by going fishing and playing golf, and at the age of 30 reckons he has served his time in the international arena.
Boult relishing third crack at World Cup title
After 12 months out of ODI cricket, New Zealand seamer Trent Boult is looking for “one more run” at the 50-over World Cup after bitter defeats in the last two finals.
Three things we learned from third Ashes Test
Lessons from a Headingley Test that left England 2-1 down in the Ashes with two to play.
Smith eyes all-time great status
Steve Smith will win his 100th Test cap as arguably the outstanding batsman of his generation.
Lord's provides special stage for Ashes Test
Lord’s will provide a fitting backdrop to this week’s Ashes drama as the spiritual ‘Home of Cricket’ hosts the second Test between England and Australia.
Three things we learned from first Ashes Test
Australia’s dramatic two-wicket win in the first Test at Edgbaston ensured a hugely-anticipated Ashes series got off to a thrilling start.
Six talking points ahead of World Cup Qualifier
Two-time champions the West Indies and 1996 winners Sri Lanka are among 10 teams competing for the final two spots at this year’s World Cup in India.
Three key Ashes battles
England face Australia in the first Test of the five-match Ashes series starting at Edgbaston on Friday. These three key battles will help decide the series …
