International Cricket | Feburary 26, 2015
More than 10,000 people have signed a petition urging cricket's governing body to change its stance of reducing the number of teams at the next World Cup.
The ICC has intimated that, contrary to the expansion implemented by other sports, the next global tournament in 2019 will only feature ten countries.
Source: STV Sport
International Cricket | Feburary 26, 2015
The Cricket World Cup is on the go in Australia and New Zealand, with the first tournament being played in 1975, and many a statistic has been accumulated over the past 40 years. Here are some nifty stats to ponder.
46 - Most World Cup matches by one player. Australia's Ricky Ponting played in five tournaments, reached four finals and won the event three times, including twice as captain.
Source: Cricket 365
International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2015
Ireland star Kevin O’Brien has taken one of the catches of the World Cup during his side’s clash with the UAE in Brisbane.
O’Brien had microseconds to react to a top edge from Krishna Karate and somehow got a hand to it before grasping the ball with his second effort.
Source: NDTV Sports
International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2015
Transtasman sports clashes tend to bring the emotions to the boil, and cricket is no different.
Ahead of this Saturday's Black Caps v Australia fixture at Eden Park, we look back on three of the more infamous moments from previous clashes between the sides.
Source: NZ Herald
International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2015
Cricket Eastern Cape (Pty) Ltd t announced the decision of Davy Jacobs to retire from franchise cricket on Wednesday.
Jacobs has been contracted to the Warriors for 8 years and has been an integral part of the team as a player and captain. He has suffered a number of injuries over the past few years and now feels that his body no longer allows him to play at his best.
Source: Super Sport
International Cricket | Feburary 25, 2015
Ireland star Kevin O’Brien has taken one of the catches of the World Cup during his side’s clash with the UAE in Brisbane.
O’Brien had microseconds to react to a top edge from Krishna Karate and somehow got a hand to it before grasping the ball with his second effort.
Source: Fanatix Sport
