World Cup final: Five key battles

Five intriguing head-to-head battles to look forward to during Sunday’s World Cup final between England and New Zealand at Lord’s in London.

England heavily favourites - Bookies

The bookmakers have given New Zealand little hope of going one step better than their 2015 run as they prepare to face hosts England in the World Cup final.

Guptill struggling to avoid criticism

Batsman Martin Guptill is determined to renounce a poor stretch of form by performing well in New Zealand’s World Cup final against England at Lord’s in London on Sunday.

Bayliss hushes World Cup final 'noise'

Coach Trevor Bayliss has implored England to successfully navigate the hype of being touted to win Sunday’s World Cup final against New Zealand at Lord’s.

AB: I did not try to force my way back

Former Proteas captain AB de Villiers has broken his silence over controversial allegations that he had made himself available for World Cup selection on the eve of the tournament.

Roy avoids ban after 'f***ing embarrassing' remark

Batsman Jason Roy has avoided suspension after Thursday’s outburst during England’s semi-final against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Starc breaks World Cup record

Former Australian fast bowler Glenn McGrath doesn’t hold the record for the most wickets at one edition of the World Cup.

Zondi plots consultancy role with Tahir

Cricket South Africa convener of selectors Linda Zondi is eager to retain the services of leg-spinner Imran Tahir beyond ODI retirement.

Australia rattled by Woakes, Archer

England limited Australia to a final total of 223 all out in Thursday’s World Cup semi-final at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Langer: Handscomb will definitely play

Coach Justin Langer has confirmed that batsman Peter Handscomb will be selected for Australia’s World Cup semi-final against England at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Thursday.

Williamson lauds Guptill for 'significant turning point'

Captain Kane Williamson’s praise for Martin Guptill as fielder was plentiful, after New Zealand beat India by 18 runs in Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Manchester.

Kohli's decade-long wait for Jadeja's best

Captain Virat Kohli found consolation in the performance of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, after India slipped to an 18-run defeat by New Zealand in the first World Cup semi-final at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

Morgan: Possible to play with a smile on your face

Captain Eoin Morgan has urged England to maintain perspective ahead of Thursday’s World Cup semi-final against Australia at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

New Zealand beat India to World Cup final berth

New Zealand booked a berth in the World Cup final on the back of a tight 18-run victory over India at Old Trafford in Manchester on Wednesday.

India chasing 240 for victory

New Zealand were restricted to 239-8 after the resumption of the first semi-final against India at Old Trafford on Wednesday.