The long tail

Nov 4, 2014: In the unsung suburbs, in the shadow of the Gabba, flourishes the soul of Queensland cricket

Heart of the matter

Nov 4, 2014: In the sporting crown of Melbourne, one jewel glitters more brightly than the rest (and no, it's not the AFL)

Punching above its weight

Nov 4, 2014: Steadiness and stars continue to steer Tasmanian cricket into a bright future

Phil's place

Nov 4, 2014: The weird and wonderful city that has made a hero out of a groundsman

Marvellous Melbourne redux

Nov 4, 2014: The second largest city in Australia has reinvented itself again and again

A present of the past

Nov 4, 2014: History segues seamlessly into today in Hobart, which loves its dichotomies

Heaven for cricket aficionados

Nov 4, 2014: It's where Dan Vettori came from, but there's much more to Hamilton, including 100-grand heroes and malicious rain

The comeback city

Nov 4, 2014: It's time to close one long, historical chapter of Christchurch cricket and start writing a new one

Quirk central

Nov 4, 2014: In the New Zealand city with the longest history of the sport, the non-cricket part is fun too

Inland island

Nov 4, 2014: This most un-Australian of cities will charm all comers with its geometry and gardens

Here, there and everywhere

Nov 4, 2014: There's a whole world beyond Eden Park for the cricket fan

Talent magnet

Nov 4, 2014: Home to some of New Zealand's best talent, Seddon Park is set for fireworks

A rebirth for Christchurch

Nov 4, 2014: The Hagley Oval has put Christchurch back on the cricketing map after the AMI Stadium was damaged by the earthquake of 2011

Set for a spectacle

Nov 4, 2014: The Cake Tin has something for everyone

Boutique bargain

Nov 4, 2014: The smallest of the World Cup grounds, the Saxton Oval packs a pretty punch

Rising from the East

Nov 4, 2014: With Pacific views and short boundaries, McLean Park is a stadium like no other

Built for speed

Nov 4, 2014: The future of the WACA ground may be in doubt, but it is set for a final hurrah

The heart of the game

Nov 4, 2014: The Antipodean shrine of cricket is certain to bring its famed sense of occasion to the World Cup

An icon by any other name

Nov 4, 2014: Home to a galaxy of cricketing stars, Sydney is ready to shine again

Natural grandeur

Nov 4, 2014: Australia's most stunning cricket ground is right here in Tassie