Cricket News

Australia captain Michael Clarke is recovering well from surgery on his torn hamstring and still hopes to lead his country at next year's World Cup.

Alastair Cook has been backed by Essex head coach Paul Grayson to recover from being stripped of the England one-day captaincy.

Test of four mini innings' could save cricket from itself because, as another World Cup draws near, the sport has reached another crossroads

Opener David Warner and all-rounder Shane Watson took part in training on Wednesday as injury scares eased for Australia ahead of the Boxing Day Test against India.

Temba Bavuma is set to make is Test debut for South Africa in the second Test with the West Indies at Port Elizabeth on Boxing Day.

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