West Indies lose Bravo for rest of World Cup

SYDNEY (Reuters) - West Indies batsman Darren Bravo will be sent home from the World Cup after failing to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in the second match of the campaign, a team spokesma...

South Africa crush West Indies in WCup

South Africa have crushed the West Indies by 257 runs in their cricket World Cup match at the SCG.

Windies batsman Bravo out of World Cup

Sydney (AFP) - West Indies batsman Darren Bravo was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup on Friday after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, the squad's players' association said.

Warriors hold upper hand on Blues

Pet pooch pivotal in the rise of Ireland's other O'Brien

By Patrick Johnston
(Reuters) - Niall O'Brien, the sturdy batting backbone during Irish cricket's meteoric rise, owes much of his World Cup success to the timely arrival of a pet dog du...

De Villiers carnage drives South Africa to record win

By Nick Mulvenney
SYDNEY (Reuters) - AB de Villiers confirmed his status as the most destructive batsman in cricket with a magnificent unbeaten 162 from just 66 balls to lead South Afri...

Size of 2019 Cricket World Cup still to be decided

Sydney (AFP) - The number of teams taking part in the 2019 World Cup hasn't been finalised, the International Cricket Council told AFP on Friday as it responded to growing criticism that its proposed cut risked damaging the sport's development.

Two worlds collide as India face UAE in Cricket World Cup

Perth (Australia) (AFP) - Two worlds collide on Saturday when mighty India tackle the United Arab Emirates' team of shipping clerks and airline staff, with at least two of the Gulf amateurs relishing the World Cup showdown at the WACA.

Co-hosts set for Cricket World Cup fireworks

Auckland (AFP) - One of the World Cup's biggest games pits high-flying New Zealand against four-time champions Australia at Auckland's Eden Park on Saturday in a match that could well be a dress rehearsal for the final.

India paceman Shami out of UAE match with knee strain

MELBOURNE (Reuters) - India paceman Mohammed Shami has been ruled out of Saturday's World Cup match against United Arab Emirates in Perth with a knee injury, organisers said on Friday.
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Cummins, Clarke back for Aussies

Pat Cummins has been preferred to Josh Hazlewood for Australia's World Cup clash with New Zealand, while Michael Clarke feels as fit as a fiddle.

Return of leader Clarke strengthens Australia - McCullum

(Reuters) - New Zealand were "in awe" of Michael Clarke's leadership during the tragedy of Phillip Hughes' death and his inclusion for Saturday's World Cup blockbuster can only strengthen Australia, c...

Cricket World Cup: Michael Clarke replaces George Bailey in Australia XI to face New Zealand

George Bailey has made way for captain Michael Clarke in Australia's XI to play New Zealand in Saturday's cricket World Cup match in Auckland.

De Villiers blasts 162 as South Africa demolish Windies

Sydney (AFP) - South Africa captain AB de Villiers hammered the second-fastest century in World Cup history as he led his side to a crushing 257-run victory over the West Indies at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

South Africa win toss, bat first against West Indies

By Nick Mulvenney
SYDNEY (Reuters) - South Africa captain AB de Villiers won the toss and opted to send his much changed side in to bat in their World Cup Pool B match against West Indi...

Australia’s intensity a concern for New Zealand

Ireland has pulled off their second unlikely run chase in as many games to be unbeaten after two matches in Group B at the Cricket World Cup.

New Zealand unchanged for Australia clash

(Reuters) - New Zealand will bring an unchanged lineup to Eden Park for a fourth straight game for Saturday's highly-anticipated clash against World Cup co-hosts Australia, captain Brendon McCullum sa...