Cricket World Cup 2015

The ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship event of the international cricket calendar and takes place every four years, with matches contested in a 50-over format. The 2015 edition will be the 11th of the tournament and will be jointly hosted by New Zealand and Australia. The two countries also combined in 1992 to jointly host the tournament.
The first tournament took place in England in 1975 which was won by the West Indies.The most recent event was held in 2011 and was won by India, who hosted the tournament along with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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The smiles say it all as Australian players celebrate after defeating New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup final match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of a record crowd. Photos: Reuters

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29 Mar 2015 - 10:42pm

May the best man win: Rival captains Michael Clarke of Australia and Brendon McCullum of New Zealand shake hands ahead of the Cricket World Cup final in Melbourne. Photos: AFP

No brotherly love lost as co-hosts vie for glory in Cricket World Cup final

28 Mar 2015 - 11:56pm

Steve Smith's century against India in the World Cup semi-final was a composed and perfectly constructed innings. Photo: Reuters

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Australia players warm up at a training session in Sydney yesterday. Photo: AFP

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26 Mar 2015 - 12:05am

South African captain AB de Villiers tumbles over the stumps in a failed attempt to run out New Zealand's Corey Anderson. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand get home against South Africa in cliffhanger

24 Mar 2015 - 11:21pm

Australia bowler Pat Cummins interacts with a young fan during a training session. Photo: AFP

Australia have the edge over India, Steve Smith believes

24 Mar 2015 - 11:23pm

New Zealand players celebrate their victory over West Indies in the quarter-finals. Photo: Reuters

Black Caps and Proteas set for 'heck of a show' in Cricket World Cup semis

22 Mar 2015 - 9:47pm

Australian quick Mitchell Starc will want a bouncy track at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Photo: AP

Australia hoping for fast SCG pitch against India in Cricket World Cup semi-final

22 Mar 2015 - 9:31pm

New Zealand's Martin Guptill acknowledges the crowd after his 237 against the West Indies. Photo: Reuters

New Zealand's Martin Guptill modest about double century

22 Mar 2015 - 12:32am

Captain Brendon McCullum has led the way in his team's aggressive batting style. Photo: AFP

It's all-out attack for Black Caps, says captain Brendon McCullum

20 Mar 2015 - 11:46pm

Australia's Josh Hazlewood is congratulated by teammates after taking the wicket of Pakistan's Sohaib Maqsood during their World Cup quarter-final in Adelaide.Photo: AP

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21 Mar 2015 - 12:04am

Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza (left) shakes hands with victorious India captain MS Dhoni after India's 109-run quarter final win over Bangladesh. Photo: Reuters

MS Dhoni hails spirit as India cruise into semi-finals of Cricket World Cup

19 Mar 2015 - 10:47pm

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq is confident his charges can spring a surprise against the Aussies as they did four years ago. Photo: AFP

In-form Pakistan eye a magical World Cup victory over favourites Australia

19 Mar 2015 - 10:50pm

India's Virat Kohli (left) and captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni share a lighter moment during a training session ahead of their Cricket World Cup quarter-final match against Bangladesh in Melbourne. Photos: AFP

India have momentum to sweep Bangladesh aside in Cricket World Cup

18 Mar 2015 - 10:26pm

South Africa's Quinton de Kock (right) gets a hug from teammate Dale Steyn after he hit the winning boundary. Photo: Reuters

Sri Lanka - not South Africa - choke in Cricket World Cup quarter-final

18 Mar 2015 - 11:24pm

Sri Lankan fans have turned stadiums such as the Sydney Cricket Ground into a virtual home match for their team at the Cricket World Cup. Photo: EPA

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews banks on 'home' support in World Cup quarter-final

18 Mar 2015 - 12:42am

Pakistan's Sarfraz Ahmed gives thanks on reaching his maiden ODI century during the Cricket World Cup match against Ireland in Adelaide. Photo: Reuters

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15 Mar 2015 - 10:13pm

India's Suresh Raina dives to make the crease against Zimbabwe in Auckland. Raina rode his luck in surviving two dropped catches to make an unbeaten century. Photo: AFP

India ruin Brendan Taylor's farewell party at Cricket World Cup

14 Mar 2015 - 11:22pm

Ireland's John Mooney has fought battles with alcoholism and depression and has spoken about his struggles. Photo: AFP

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14 Mar 2015 - 8:56pm

Job done: Tim Southee (left) and Daniel Vettori head off after steering New Zealand to a tense three-wicket win over Bangladesh in a Cricket World Cup match in Hamilton. Photo: AFP

New Zealand respond to testing challenge at World Cup

13 Mar 2015 - 11:15pm

United Arab Emirates bowler Mohamed Tauqir celebrates after taking a catch to dismiss Rilee Rossouw as South African captain A.B. de Villiers watches. Photo: AP

Victory over UAE boosts South Africa's confidence ahead of last eight

13 Mar 2015 - 8:22am

Pakistan coach Bob Woolmer was found in his hotel room during the 2007 Cricket World Cup and the cause of death has remained a mystery. Photo: Reuters

Bob Woolmer death in 2007 casts long shadow over match-up

13 Mar 2015 - 1:51am

Sri Lanka's Tillakaratne Dilshan congratulates Kumar Sangakkara on his fourth consecutive century in the World Cup, during their match against Scotland in Hobart. Photo: Reuters

Sri Lanka skipper begs Kumar Sangakkara not to quit

11 Mar 2015 - 10:36pm

Coach Peter Moores has had an unhappy time at the helm. Photo: AFP

Fundamental change is crucial for England one-day cricket team's hopes

10 Mar 2015 - 11:35pm

India captain MS Dhoni (right), with teammate Virat Kohli, is leading a revival after a poor test series against Australia in December and January. Photo: AP

India's Dhoni praises bowlers for big turnaround

10 Mar 2015 - 9:55pm

England batsman James Taylor reacts after he was dismissed by Bangladesh bowler Taskin Ahmed during Bangladesh's defeat of England by 15 runs. Photo: AP

Toothless England limp away from World Cup after defeat to Bangladesh

9 Mar 2015 - 9:33pm

Kumar Sangakkara is the batsman to fear, says Muttiah Muralitharan

Kumar Sangakkara is the batsman to fear, says Muttiah Muralitharan

9 Mar 2015 - 9:52pm

Ireland captain William Porterfield is unhappy about proposals to reduce the World Cup to 10 teams. Photo: AFP

Ireland skipper William Porterfield says ‘associate’ tag an insult to his team

9 Mar 2015 - 6:19pm

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