World Cup 2015: Bangladesh

Bangladesh eager to catch giants 'off guard'

Mar 16, 2015: To merely give India a good game won't be enough at this stage - a knockout is sudden death and being 'valiant losers' stands for nothing when you are packing your bags as winners are trumpeting their success

World Cup 2015

Dravid backs Associates for 2019 World Cup

Mar 16, 2015: Former India captain Rahul Dravid has put his weight behind the continued presence of Associate Nations at the World Cup, as he believes allowing them to participate is "the least cricket can do"

WA v NSW, Sheffield Shield, Perth, 4th day

Bancroft double-ton seals WA's final berth

Mar 16, 2015: Cameron Bancroft's maiden first-class double-century ensured Western Australia collected an innings lead against New South Wales in Perth, and with it, sealed the team's place in Saturday's final against Victoria

Has the group stage of the World Cup lived up to your expectations?

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World Cup 2015: South Africa

Domingo confident of strong show in big matches

Mar 16, 2015: South Africa's defeats against India and Pakistan have left them exposed to hearing a lot of clearing of throats and seeing a lot of clutching at them

World Cup 2015: Australia

Johnson rides in Starc slipstream

Mar 16, 2015: Mitchell Johnson has said that he is pleased with the balance of Australia's bowling attack, and backed himself to come out firing in the knockouts following a fairly underwhelming outing in the group stages

India domestic news

Karnataka sow the seeds for long-term dominance

Mar 16, 2015: The team's success over the last few years has been built around a group of youngsters who have stepped up in times of dire need and crisis

World Cup 2015

Cricket then, couture now

Mar 16, 2015: Writing for Cricbuzz, Jamie Alter sheds light on Robert 'Bert' Vance, who was infamous for conceding 77 runs in an over for Wellington against Canterbury in 1990. Alter also probes into Vance's family business - bespoke suits

Assessing the Associates - Ireland

Two steps forward, but one step back

Mar 16, 2015: With three wins and another giant scalp in the bag, it was Ireland's best World Cup outing yet, but the team will still be hurting not to have pushed on and reached the quarter-finals

Australia news

Blewett's long-term contract

Mar 16, 2015: Australia's fielding coach Greg Blewett has revealed he is on a three-year deal with Cricket Australia, in contrast with the short-term appointment of the more experienced Mike Young to help guide the hosts through the vagaries of the 2015 World Cup

World Cup 2015: New Zealand

Stay calm, play with freedom - Williamson

Mar 16, 2015: Kane Williamson has said it is important New Zealand stay calm and continue to play with the aggression that has served them well so far in the World Cup

World Cup 2015

Eliminated XI: The best of the rest

Mar 16, 2015: Their teams may have missed out on the knockout berth, but their bright individual performances left a mark on the tournament

India domestic news

Uthappa sets eyes on second consecutive treble

Mar 16, 2015: Karnataka batsman Robin Uthappa has said that his team is "inspired" to accomplish an "unprecedented feat" of winning three domestic titles in consecutive seasons ahead of their Irani Cup tie in Bangalore against Rest of India

Misbah in the context of Pakistan's lifesavers

Mar 16, 2015: Like medics who go beyond the call of duty in trying circumstances, Pakistan's captain inspires his side to victories while dealing with less-than-ideal situations

Assessing the Associates - United Arab Emirates

Untiring UAE show flashes of spunk

Mar 16, 2015: UAE have plenty of areas to work on, but a team filled with players who juggle day jobs and cricket commitments was not short of promise or dedication

The camaraderie of the big-screen countdown

Mar 16, 2015: You know the one, where players from both teams show off their mad math skills

Data is not the enemy

Mar 16, 2015: Taking the stats at your disposal into account does not mean your players cannot play a fearless and instinctive brand of cricket

Why this year's Associate crop is the best ever

Mar 16, 2015: The ICC deserves credit for helping weaker teams prepare better for this World Cup - though the Big Three are threatening to undo all the good work that has been put in

Assessing the Associates - Afghanistan

A lesson in pragmatism for passionate Afghanistan

Mar 16, 2015: Afghanistan's rapid climb up cricket's world order created plenty of excitement and expectations around the team. The World Cup gave them a chance to gauge their strengths and they strengthened their case for more exposure

Logan Cup 2014-15

Champions Tuskers end with defeat

Mar 15, 2015: Tuskers had already secured the title but they could not end on a winning note, as Eagles completed a six-wicket win in the final round of games