‘Donald didn’t run’:Why the sledges and spin of 1999 endure for World Cup foes

‘Donald didn’t run’:Why the sledges and spin of 1999 endure for World Cup foes

Queen Elizabeth II was privy to one of the better sledges of the 1999 World Cup. Another Australia-South Africa semi-final will be played on Thursday.

  • byDan Walsh

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Marnus v Marcus:Ponting,Watson want Stoinis dropped for semi-final

Marnus v Marcus:Ponting,Watson want Stoinis dropped for semi-final

Ricky Ponting and Shane Watson want Marcus Stoinis to make way for Glenn Maxwell for Australia’s semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata,arguing that Marnus Labuschagne’s Test match batting skills may be vital in a knockout game.

  • byDaniel Brettig
‘Being brave’:The simple philosophy driving Australia’s explosive 50-over form

‘Being brave’:The simple philosophy driving Australia’s explosive 50-over form

Mitchell Marsh is preparing to take the same belligerent mindset of his monster hundred into Thursday night’s semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘Obviously a challenging week’:Mitchell Marsh bats brilliantly in adversity

‘Obviously a challenging week’:Mitchell Marsh bats brilliantly in adversity

Mitchell Marsh recorded his career-best score as Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in the Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

  • byMalcolm Conn
As it happened:Australia complete seventh successive win

As it happened:Australia complete seventh successive win

Australia beat Bangladesh by eight wickets in Pune in their final game before a semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata next week.

  • byDaniel Brettig
This is no time to dismiss Afghanistan’s cricket fairytale

This is no time to dismiss Afghanistan’s cricket fairytale

The Afghan Under-19 team I coached a decade ago was talented and passionate. Despite all the chaos in the country since then,their World Cup team has shown all the traits of top teams. The challenge will be to keep it going.

  • byGeoff Lawson
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‘It’s obviously been pretty hectic’:Doubts remain over Maxwell’s recovery

‘It’s obviously been pretty hectic’:Doubts remain over Maxwell’s recovery

Glenn Maxwell is struggling to recover in time for Saturday’s clash against Bangladesh,while Sean Abbott is a chance to play his first World Cup match.

  • byMalcolm Conn
The ‘bizarre’ bat driving David Warner’s World Cup run feast

The ‘bizarre’ bat driving David Warner’s World Cup run feast

A specially made,unusually shaped bat has enabled David Warner to become Australia’s leading run-scorer during the World Cup in a country he has grown to love.

  • byMalcolm Conn
The Weekly Sports Quiz:Maxi,mauls and money

The Weekly Sports Quiz:Maxi,mauls and money

How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?

  • byEars McEvoy
Australia give double-ton hero Maxwell extra time to recover from cramp

Australia give double-ton hero Maxwell extra time to recover from cramp

Following his amazing double century Glenn Maxwell will have until Saturday morning to prove his fitness for the match against Bangladesh in Pune.

  • byMalcolm Conn
What causes muscle cramps and how did Glenn Maxwell soldier on?

What causes muscle cramps and how did Glenn Maxwell soldier on?

Experts describe what was happening inside the Australian cricketer’s body to cause the strange contortions during his extraordinary World Cup innings.

  • byCarla Jaeger