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ICC World Cup 2015 Fixtures

Melbourne will host the final of World Cup 2015 , while semi-finals will be held at Sydney and Auckland just as they did in 1992. Christchurch will host the opening match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka on February 14 at Hagley Oval, on the same day Australia will play against England at the MCG. " The ICC Cricket World Cup is the flagship tournament of the 50-over game. The 2015 tournament will mark 40 years since the first World Cup in 1975 and that history of great contests and heroes helps make the tournament what it is - the most sought after prize in our increasingly global game, " Richardson said. The world cup 2015 will feature 49 matches in 44 days in 14 cities throughout February and March of 2015. Pool A : England, Australia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Qualifier 2 and Qualifier 3 Pool B : South Africa, India, Pakistan, West Indies Zimbabwe, Ireland and Qualifier 4 Venue : Adelaide (Aus), Auckland (NZ), Brisbane (Aus), Canberra (Aus), Chri...

Australian squad for test against India at MCG

Australia has announced 13-member squad for the first test against india at the Melbourne Cricket Ground starting from Boxing Day on 26th December. Squad - Michael Clarke (captain), Ed Cowan, David Warner, Brad Haddin, Ricky Ponting, Shaun Marsh, Dan Christian, Mike Hussey, Ben Hilfenhaus, Peter Siddle, James Pattinson, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon.