#CWC15: David Warner - Australia to target McCullum’s wicket
As Australia prepare to play fierce rivals New Zealand in a clash that could determine who tops Pool A, David Warner has his sights set on Brendon McCullum.
As Australia prepare to play fierce rivals New Zealand in a clash that could determine who tops Pool A, David Warner has his sights set on Brendon McCullum.
Mike Hussey has celebrated that there are only three weeks to go until the start of the ICC Cricket World Cup by abseiling down West Point Tower in Hobart.
At 33-years-old, there is every chance that this World Cup could be captain MS Dhoni’s last. After recently retiring from Test cricket, citing the pressure of playing in all formats, he will lead India’s defence
England have had a rocky lead-up to this World Cup, which has included a change of coach and captain within the last 12 months, including a change of captain less than two months before their opening match against Australia on February 14.
Australia are aiming to make it a high five on home soil next month having won the tournament four times previously between 1987 and 2007, including three times on the bounce.
Michael Clarke has been given one last chance to prove his fitness after being named in Australia’s 15-man squad for the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015.
Sunil Narine’s inclusion in the squad for the World Cup has “pleasantly surprised” his family who were unaware the off-spinner’s was in the West Indies squad before being told by World Cricket Badger.
AB de Villiers will lead a full strength Castle Lager Proteas squad to Australia and New Zealand in February to challenge for the 2015 edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) have qualified for their second ICC World Cup, and for the first time since 1996 when they were knocked out at the group stages in India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Ireland are the strongest of the Associate nations to have qualified for the ICC World Cup, their third appearance after first impressing in 2007 and then again in 2011.