‘The most insane shots’:How Glenn Maxwell stunned the world

‘The most insane shots’:How Glenn Maxwell stunned the world

Australia were flat lining against Afghanistan and needed a hero. Enter the one-man wrecking crew that was Glenn Maxwell. We dive inside his innings for the ages.

  • byJon Pierik

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‘You don’t really expect those things’:Crocked Maxwell blown away by miracle dig

‘You don’t really expect those things’:Crocked Maxwell blown away by miracle dig

Glenn Maxwell struggled to comprehend what he had done. Immobile with cramp,his 10th six brought up victory,a double century,and a place in the semi-finals for Australia.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘Disgraceful’:History maker Mathews slams Bangladesh over timed-out appeal

‘Disgraceful’:History maker Mathews slams Bangladesh over timed-out appeal

The former Sri Lanka captain earned the dubious distinction of being the first player in international cricket to be “timed out”.

  • byAmlan Chakraborty
Why Smith is in a spin before crucial World Cup clash

Why Smith is in a spin before crucial World Cup clash

Vertigo has put Steve Smith in doubt for Australia’s World Cup clash against Afghanistan in Mumbai on Tuesday,where victory will assure Pat Cummins’ men of a semi-final place.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘Need to be respected’:Steve Smith warns of Afghanistan’s spinners

‘Need to be respected’:Steve Smith warns of Afghanistan’s spinners

Australia’s batsmen will be particularly tested by their next two opponents in their quest to advance to the semi-finals.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘Straight back in’:Green expects to make way as Maxwell,Marsh return

‘Straight back in’:Green expects to make way as Maxwell,Marsh return

Australia will have a full squad to choose from for the first time in this World Cup for Tuesday’s match against Afghanistan.

  • byMalcolm Conn
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Another bad loss for England,morally and literally
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Another bad loss for England,morally and literally

Not so long ago,England would have eaten a target of 287 for breakfast. Now they can barely lift the fork to their mouths and their World Cup defence is an embarrassment.

  • byNick Hoult,Kieran Crichard andRob Bagchi
‘Really satisfying’:Zampa propels Australia towards World Cup semi-finals

‘Really satisfying’:Zampa propels Australia towards World Cup semi-finals

Adam Zampa has stepped out of the Himalayas onto the World Cup stage as player of the match in Australia’s fifth successive victory.

  • byMalcolm Conn
As it happened:Australia eliminate England from World Cup

As it happened:Australia eliminate England from World Cup

Australia have sealed a victory to eliminate England from the World Cup. See how it all happened.

  • byDaniel Brettig
Who’s better,England or Australia? You decide in our head-to-head poll

Who’s better,England or Australia? You decide in our head-to-head poll

Joe Root claims that player for player,England are better than Australia. We take a look at the stats and ask you to cast your vote.

  • byMalcolm Conn
‘He punishes himself’:Net results show zealous Australia primed for desperate England

‘He punishes himself’:Net results show zealous Australia primed for desperate England

Australia have been weakened by the loss of Glenn Maxwell and Mitch Marsh,but they have a laser-like focus on beating England in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

  • byMalcolm Conn