Australia v New Zealand, final, Melbourne

Ponting endorses Smith as next ODI captain

Mar 29, 2015: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes there is "no doubt at all" that Steven Smith should take over from Michael Clarke as the team's next ODI leader

South Africa news

CSA denies Philander semi-final selection down to quotas

Mar 29, 2015: A controversy has arisen over South Africa's decision to play Vernon Philander ahead of Kyle Abbott in the World Cup semi-final

Bangladesh domestic news

BCB introduces new domestic one-day tournament

Mar 28, 2015: The BCB's tournament committee has introduced a new one-day tournament, as a part of the Bangladesh Cricket League, which will take place before Pakistan tour Bangladesh in April

Pakistan news

Azhar Ali named Pakistan ODI captain

Mar 28, 2015: The PCB has named Azhar Ali the new captain of Pakistan's ODI side, and vice-captain of the Test side

Australia news

Clarke to quit ODIs after World Cup final

Mar 28, 2015: Australia captain Michael Clarke has announced that the 2015 World Cup final against New Zealand will be his final ODI

Aus v NZ, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne

Can't spot a weakness in Australia - Ponting

Mar 27, 2015: Ricky Ponting believes Australia are overwhelming favourites but added that if New Zealand manage to stick to their script in the World Cup so far, "anything can happen"

USA news

Dainty wins re-election as USACA president

Mar 27, 2015: Gladstone Dainty has won re-election as USACA president for a fourth term at the USACA general elections held in Texas

India news

Dhoni criticises state teams for overbowling quicks

Mar 27, 2015: India's ODI captain MS Dhoni has issued a stinging criticism of state associations' handling of India's fast-bowling resources

Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne

Size not the only challenge for NZ at MCG

Mar 27, 2015: Clever as New Zealand's fans have been in lampooning questions about the size of the MCG with the tag #MCGsobig, it is difficult to find anyone who does not think the ground's vast dimensions will make a difference to the World Cup final on Sunday

World Cup 2015: South Africa

Domingo advises against radical changes

Mar 27, 2015: South Africa coach Russell Domingo has advised against too many changes after South Africa's exit from the World Cup and hopes the players will not take an emotional decision

Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne

Southee confident of NZ attack's adaptability

Mar 27, 2015: The MCG's drop-in pitch might be unfamiliar to some of the New Zealand bowlers and the vast expanses of outfield can be harder to protect, but Tim Southee is confident the attack will be able to transfer their success across the Tasman. up final

Australia v New Zealand, World Cup 2015, final, Melbourne

Vast MCG will hold no fear for New Zealand

Mar 26, 2015: After a flawless run at home, New Zealand have travelled to Melbourne for the World Cup final. This last challenge - against co-hosts Australia - will be their greatest

Australia v India, World Cup 2015, 2nd semi-final, Sydney

Auckland 'turning point' for Australia - Clarke

Mar 26, 2015: Australia's captain Michael Clarke has pinpointed the narrow defeat to New Zealand in Auckland as the "kick up the backside," his team needed

England news

Saker out, Gibson back for West Indies tour

Mar 26, 2015: Ottis Gibson has been appointed as England's fast bowling coach for the forthcoming West Indies tour with the chance to push his credentials for the job fulltime ahead of the Ashes series against Australia this summer

Aus v Ind, 2nd semi-final, Sydney

Smith and Australia quicks overwhelm India

Mar 26, 2015: Steven Smith's century gave Australia 328 to defend and their quicks brushed India off to secure a seventh World Cup final appearance

Australia v India, World Cup 2015, 2nd semi-final, Sydney

Dhoni concedes India done in by pressure of chase

Mar 26, 2015: MS Dhoni said failing to capitalise on their early momentum in the chase and the lack of depth in their batting order contributed to India's semi-final exit at the World Cup

Australia v India, World Cup 2015, 2nd semi-final, Sydney

Dhoni to take stock of future after World T20

Mar 26, 2015: MS Dhoni has not ruled out playing another World Cup for India, and has said he might think about his long-term future after next year's World T20

South Africa news

Legal threat over abrupt SA quota change

Mar 26, 2015: The South African Cricketers' Association (SACA) is "considering its legal options," against Cricket South Africa after the latter took a decision to increase the racial quotas at domestic level without consulting the players' union

IPL 2015

Duminy named Delhi Daredevils captain

Mar 26, 2015: JP Duminy has been appointed the captain of Delhi Daredevils ahead of the 2015 season. Daredevils were led by Kevin Pietersen last year, but the franchise released him as part of an overhaul which saw them offload 13 players from their 2014 squad

World Cup 2015: New Zealand

Henry's journey from backyard dreams to the MCG

Mar 26, 2015: Matt Henry was savouring every moment of his last-minute World Cup call-up as New Zealand enjoyed a day off in Melbourne before beginning preparations for the final