Alex Malcolm

Associate editor at ESPNcricinfo

'Themselves to blame' - Ricky Ponting finds no excuse if Australia don't make semi-final

The defending champions are currently on the brink of elimination ahead of their last group match against Afghanistan

03-Nov-2022•Alex Malcolm

Defending champions Australia need huge win against Afghanistan

The hosts are level on points with New Zealand and England, but way behind on net run rate

03-Nov-2022•Alex Malcolm

Finch: If I don't feel comfortable with my hamstring, I won't play

Finch and David will be assessed and won't be rushed ahead of crucial match against Afghanistan

03-Nov-2022•Alex Malcolm

Aaron Finch acing verbal volleys but needs his bat to do the talking

Leading into Australia's key England clash, he said his Sri Lanka struggles were an anomaly - but his numbers at home say otherwise

27-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Matthew Wade tests positive for Covid-19, could still play against England

Australia wicketkeeper tests positive 24 hours out from the England clash but has mild symptoms and is expected to play as Australia do not have a back-up

27-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Pucovski takes indefinite leave of absence from cricket

The break is for personal reasons that are unrelated to his repeated concussion troubles over the years

27-Oct-2022 • Updated on 28-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Ireland's new 'golden generation' comes of age at the biggest stage of all

The true significance of this win might lie with those who orchestrated it, not the opponents who were defeated

26-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Buttler laments 'really disappointing day' for England: 'We should let it hurt'

"There's no point in saying let's sweep it under the carpet and move on. I think we've got to reflect"

26-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Teams recalibrate plans as early-season conditions turn MCG into pace paradise

Pre-tournament expectations from the venue have taken a beating after an India-Pakistan clash that was all about pace, bounce and swing

25-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

When Kohli soared, and 90,293 people roared - oh, there's never been anything like it at MCG

It wasn't the visceral roar of an Anglo-Australian crowd fuelled by alcohol; this was joyous, unbridled passion for the teams and the game

23-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Woodhill: 'Haris' four overs could determine the outcome of India-Pakistan match'

Rauf, who plays for Melbourne Stars in the BBL, has more experience at the MCG than any other bowler on either side

22-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Agony turns ecstasy as World Cup pendulum swings Netherlands' way

Dutch dream still alive as unlikely helping hand from UAE sends Namibia packing home, writes Alex Malcolm

20-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Wrong'uns the right answer for UAE hat-trick man Karthik Meiyappan

Legspinner explains his thought process after picking up the first hat-trick of the 2022 T20 World Cup

18-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Fresh thinking and specific scenario prep help Netherlands dream of Super 12s

Acing the powerplays and keeping bowling plans simple have lifted the men in orange to first place on the Group A table

18-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Cummins named Australia's ODI captain with a 'wider' leadership group underneath

The Test captain replaces Aaron Finch as the leader of the ODI team ahead of next year's World Cup, but there could be multiple leaders used when Cummins is rested

17-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm and Andrew McGlashan

Sri Lanka pacers change their plan - and allow Namibia to change the mood at Kardinia Park

Captain Dasun Shanaka not happy with his bowlers after Namibia's match-turning late blitz with the bat

16-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Melbourne Renegades aware of Harmanpreet's workload but hopeful of only brief absence

Coach Simon Helmot confident she will be available for their third game in Adelaide despite busy schedule

15-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Australia take cautious approach with Stoinis and Marsh ahead of World Cup

David Warner may also sit out the warm-up match against India with his stiff neck

15-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Scott Edwards, Dutchman from Melbourne, is coming home for the World Cup

The Netherlands captain is looking forward to playing in front of friends and family in Geelong

14-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

Smith's T20 World Cup hopes hang by a thread as 'incredible' David shines again

With two weeks to go before Australia's tournament begins, it's hard to see how Smith fits in the best XI

07-Oct-2022•Alex Malcolm

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