Why Maxwell ‘didn’t really want to bat’ before breaking record with 40-ball ton
Australia’s master blaster said he had not felt like batting on Wednesday night, but once he got going, he had an eye out for a record and duly broke it.
- by Greg Baum
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Maxwell masterpiece turns match into rout as Australia demolish Netherlands
David Warner made his second run-a-ball century in a row, but this one will pass unremembered as in less than one frenetic hour, Glenn Maxwell upstaged him.
- by Greg Baum
‘Most underrated cricketer in the world’: Aussie helms flying Dutchmen
From Blackburn via Richmond and - briefly - Highton, the Netherlands captain and his team are making the cricket world sit up and take notice. Next: Australia.
- by Greg Baum
Not taking anyone lightly: Why Australia are wary of giant-killing Netherlands
Coach Andrew McDonald says Australia won’t risk complacency and will put out their strongest possible team to face the Netherlands on Wednesday.
- by Greg Baum
Opinion
Cricket World Cup
The sad truth: Why this World Cup is a fan-free zone
It’s not just that there are so few Westerners; there are few anybodies. The ICC is displeased about half-empty stadiums, but won’t say so publicly.
- by Greg Baum
Travis Head was never out of Australia’s squad. He was just 10,000 km away
The South Australian all-rounder is grateful that the selectors kept a spot for him after he broke his hand, and he’s now determined to repay their trust.
- by Greg Baum
Australia get a Heads up, but opener’s return in World Cup may not be immediate
As Australia turn towards the business end of the World Cup, Travis Head’s return will stiffen the line-up. But the opener may not play against Netherlands on Wednesday.
- by Greg Baum
Dazzling tons from Warner, Marsh power Australia to crushing win over Pakistan
A massive opening partnership sets Australia up for a win over Pakistan, but they were made to work all the way.
- by Greg Baum
Australia ‘tried too hard’, but now have the balance right: Cummins
Pat Cummins suspects his team had been trying too hard before they got the breakthrough that sped them towards their World Cup win against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the selection squeeze could be applied to Marnus Labuschagne.
- by Greg Baum
Illness sweeps through Pakistan side ahead of crucial World Cup clash with Australia
Fever has swept through the Pakistan World Cup cricket team ahead of their clash with Australia, but team officials say it is not viral and it is not dengue fever.
- by Greg Baum
Why David Warner wants umpires’ stats shown on the big screen
DRS upheld what looked to be a marginal decision against the opener on Monday. Now he says match officials should be subject to the same scrutiny as players.
- by Greg Baum