Lara names McCullum captain of his Dream World Cup XI

New Zealand opener Brendon McCullum. Photograph: Phil Walter/Getty Images Former West Indies great Brian Lara has named Brendon McCullum as skipper of his Dream World Cup XI, which has three......

Chappell names Dhoni captain of his World Cup XI

Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks back. Photograph: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images Former Australian captain Ian Chappell has named India's Mahendra Singh Dhoni as the captain of his World Cup 2015 XI. Lara......

ICC reiterates only 10 teams at next World Cup

The head of the International Cricket Council (ICC) says the world governing body is unlikely to change its plans to reduce the number of teams at the next World Cup despite being impressed by the......

Will New Zealand bully 'big brother' Australia?

Trans-Tasman rivalry will reach fever pitch ‘We're probably seen as the little brothers from across the ditch’ Tim Southee of New Zealand looks on during a New Zealand nets session at......

Tendulkar lone Indian in McCullum's all-time Test XI

'Obviously, Sachin can bat for days.' Sachin Tendulkar is the only Indian in former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum's all-time cricketing eleven, which is led by West Indian great Vivian......