All Sports
Australia Cricket
Test Match Betting: Cricketing world - meet Peter "Vicious" Siddle
With the retirements of McGrath, Warne, Hogg and McGill and waning powers of Kasprowicz and Gillespie, Australia are in a need of a new champion bowler. Peter Siddle may not necessarily be that man but that's not to say that... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian Test team, cricket bets, Matthew Hayden Australia v South Africa cricket, Peter Siddle
Cricket Betting: Bell tolls for old, timid Aussies
After a first home series defeat in 16 years, Ricky Ponting's team are in disarray. With only seven months to go until the Ashes, this is good news for England, writes Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Brett Lee, Cricket betting, England, Graeme Smith, Kevin Pietersen, Matthew Hayden, Ralph Ellis, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, South Africa, The Ashes
Ponting searches for excuses as curtain falls on Aussie dominance
With his team floundering and his selections questioned, the Australian captain is resorting to bad habits, says Ralph Ellis.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Brett Lee, Cricket betting, England, Kevin Pietersen, Matthew Hayden, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, South Africa, The Ashes
Cricket Betting: The importance of knowing your rankings
Watch out punters! As India and South Africa challenge Australia for the title of best Test team in the world, some dangerous fallacies could do serious damage to your wallets. Read Andrew Hughes on why serious cricket punters should know... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Cricket Betting, England, Matthew Hayden, Michael Clarke, Michael Hussey, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne, Simon Katich, South Africa, Test cricket betting
Cricket Betting: The game's bad boys
Australian batsmen Andrew Symonds is in the news again for his questionable behaviour off the field of play, yet according to Andrew Hughes, he's not the only cricketer to suffer from a less than stellar reputation off the pitch. What's... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Symonds, Austraian Cricket Betting, Australia v New Zealand Odds, Cricket Betting, Cricket Odds, Harbhajan Singh, International Cricket Odds, Shoaib Akhtar, Sports Betting, Steve Waugh
Andrew Symonds: Ferocious talent faces demons
An alcohol-fuelled altercation in a Brisbane hotel is the latest in a long line of off-field mishaps for Andrew Symonds but, while his team-mates may indulge his rabble-rousing, the gifted all-rounder must focus on what he does best before it's... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Symonds, Austrlia, Bangladesh, Brisbane, Cricket betting, England, India, Michael Clarke, One Day International series
Australia in a Spin: How Warne's retirement has made the Baggy Green Caps vulnerable
It's been a while since Shane Warne retired from Test cricket but the current India Series has highlighted the void the great man has left more than any other. Australia aren't exactly blessed with successors to Warne in the spin... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, Australian spinners, cricket bets, Kumble retirement, Ricky Ponting, Shane Warne
The secret to Australia's success? They're a bunch of uber-competitive nutters!
Having lived in Australia, Frank Gregan knows all about the Aussie approach to sport and the secret to their success isn't as complex as it may seem....... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, cricket bets, Ricky Ponting, Waugh brothers
India v Australia Cricket: Why Steve Waugh called touring India the "final frontier"
They may be the number one Test team in the world but Australia have their work cut out in India: spinning wickets, Harbhajan, Tendulkar, Ponting's poor record out there and inexperienced bowlers. Final frontier indeed, says Ed Hawkins.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: cricket bets, Harbajhan Singh, Ricky Ponting, Steve Waugh captain
Cricket Betting: Aussies will not fear planet of heat and spin
A combination of heat, street food and spin has been the ruin of many a Test team touring India but times and tracks are changing and the Aussies will be well prepared for this winter's series, says Andrew Hughes.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket betting, India, Test Series 2008
Gilchrist going finally gives Haddin his big chance
Cricket odds expert Andrew Hughes tells us how Brad Haddin has a huge challenge to fill the void left by the Aussie's departing wickie...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, Brad Haddin, cricket betting, cricket odds, Phil Gilchrist
Fourth Test Betting: Flat pitch suggests stalemate is likely
Ed Hawkins previews the fourrth and final Test of India's Australian tour...... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket Betting, India
Betfair Radio Interviews: James Fitzgerald of the ICC
The ICC's James Fitzgerald joined Andy Richmond live on Betfair radio to give us some insight into the goings on in the hugely controversial test series between Australia and India.... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australia, Cricket Betting, India, Test Cricket
Clarke takes Australia to the brink of a new record
Draw trades at 1.02 before batsman's intervention with the ball...... Read more | Comments (2)
The McGill/Hogg debate has the Australian selectors in a spin
Pablo Luna- Moonlighting for Betfair. Pablo tells us about his first-hand experience of dealing with... Stuart McGill... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, cricket betting, Stuart McGill, Test Match cricket
Warne and McGrath have left a void that Australia will struggle to fill
The Hawkeye view - The Racing Post's Ed Hawkins explains why the stats suggest Australia just aren't the same without these two... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Australian cricket, betting on cricket, cricket betting, Shane Warne
The thoroughbreds are gone but wild horses can't keep me away from backing the Aussies
Cricket expert Andrew Hughes look at who will be coming in to replace the old guard and what they can achieve... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, cricket betting, Shane Warne, The Ashes
Australia v New Zealand - 1st ODI betting and odds preview
Two old rivals will do battle in the first of three one-day internationals on December 14 and the latest Australia v New Zealand match looks like an intriguing betting contest.... Read more | Comment now
Australia are there for the taking...and India are the team to do it
Andrew Hughes tells us why Australia are showing signs of vulnerability at the moment... Read more | Comment now
Tags: Andrew Hughes, Australia ODI Team, one-day cricket betting, Ricky Ponting
KP keen to emulate Aussies
Kevin Pietersen wishes English players had the same mental approach to the game as Australians, who always strive to better themselves. The South African-born batsman was one of very few Englishmen to emerge with any credit from the disastrous Ashes... Read more | Comment now
Australia v Sri Lanka
World Cup Super 8 - Australia v Sri Lanka, Monday 14.30 Both of these sides are assured of semi-final places and this clash looks like it might be a rehearsal for the final. Australia currently top the Super 8 table... Read more | Comment now
Australia way ahead - Glenn McGrath
Glenn McGrath believes that Australia will match their feat of 2003 and win every game in the World Cup, if they keep up their current form. The reigning champions cruised to a 103-run victory over hosts West Indies in their... Read more | Comment now
Australia v South Africa
World Cup Group A - Australia v South Africa, Saturday 13.30 This clash of the favourites sees the World Cup start in earnest. Ireland's progression to the Super Eight stage has been the major on-field story, but the losers of... Read more | Comment now
Andrew Symonds in frame for Australia
Influential all-rounder Andrew Symonds could make a surprise return from injury for Australia against the Netherlands on Sunday. Symonds has been sidelined since the Commonwealth Bank series following surgery to repair a torn bicep muscle. But captain Ricky Ponting has... Read more | Comment now
Hayden boosts Australia for opener
Australia batsman Matthew Hayden is set to be in contention for their opening World Cup game against Scotland following a broken toe. The 35-year-old opening batsman has been out of action since breaking his big toe in his right foot... Read more | Comment now
Warne upbeat over Aussie chances
Aussie legend Shane Warne insists his country's recent poor form means little and he expects them to be 'fine' in the World Cup. Australia followed their whitewash of England in The Ashes with a disappointing end to their one-day campaign... Read more | Comment now
Ponting backs Aussies to shine
Australia captain Ricky Ponting is unconcerned about his side's poor form going into the World Cup and feels they will be competitive in the Caribbean. The defending champions were most people's favourites for the tournament after dominating the sport in... Read more | Comment now
Gilchrist available for Australia
Australia have confirmed that vice-captain will be available for the start of the World Cup following the birth of his third child, Archie, on Saturday. The prolific one-day opening batsman missed the recent Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series defeat to New Zealand... Read more | Comment now
Australia suffer Lee blow
Australia officials have confirmed that Brett Lee will miss the World Cup because of his ankle injury. The New South Wales paceman injured ligaments in his left ankle in training last week and despite extensive treatment and rest, Lee will... Read more | Comment now
Buchanan has faith in Australia
Australia coach John Buchanan insists that the camp is full of confidence heading into the World Cup, despite an alarming slump in form. The Aussies were seemingly invincible less than a month ago, cruising in the recent triangular one-day series... Read more | Comment now
Double blow for Aussies
Matthew Hayden hit an unbeaten 181 for Australia but broke his toe in the process as New Zealand completed a 3-0 series whitewash over the Aussies. Having already taken the Chapple-Hadlee Trophy 2-0, the Black Caps were looking to inflict... Read more | Comment now
Aussies slip after latest defeat
Australia's five-wicket defeat to New Zealand in their latest one-day encounter has seen them slip behind South Africa in the rankings. Following their humiliating first-ever 10-wicket reverse against the Black Caps in Wellington on Friday, the Aussies made it four... Read more | Comment now
Aussie confidence battered in Wellington
Stand-in skipper Mike Hussey has admitted the ten-wicket drubbing at the hands of New Zealand in the opening clash of the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy series has left the Australia side demoralised. The reigning world champions suffered their third consecutive defeat in... Read more | Comment now
Lee gives Aussies WC concern
The Australian camp has been dealt a major blow ahead of the fast-approaching World Cup with the news that pace bowler Brett Lee is a major doubt after sustaining a training-ground injury. The 30-year-old was involved in a training exercise... Read more | Comment now
New Zealand v Australia, Chappell-Hadlee Trophy Match Two, Saturday 22.00
It is premature to deem Australia's World Cup preparations as being in disarray, but they are no longer the red-hot favourites that they once were to win their third consecutive World Cup. Their ten wicket hammering by New Zealand at... Read more | Comment now
Hussey - Australia need to rebuild confidence
Stand-in captain Mike Hussey feels Australia need a successful Chappell-Hadlee One Day series in New Zealand in order to boost confidence ahead of the World Cup. The world champions will play three ODI's against the Black Caps, starting with the... Read more | Comment now
Symonds gets Aussie call
Australia have named Andrew Symonds in their 15-man World Cup squad despite the fact he has only just undergone surgery. The 31-year-old tore a bicep tendon during a group game against England in the recent Commonwealth Bank series and had... Read more | Comment now
Hussey handed Aussie skipper role
Mike Hussey will captain Australia for their forthcoming one-day series in New Zealand, with Ricky Ponting ordered to rest a back problem. Hussey has been handed the role ahead of regular vice-captain Adam Gilchrist, who has also been given a... Read more | Comment now
Watson back to boost Aussies
Australia have received a boost with the return to fitness of talented all-rounder Shane Watson. The 25-year-old looked set to play a full part in the Ashes campaign but suffered a hamstring injury prior to the five-match series with Andrew... Read more | Comment now
Australia defeat Black Caps
England are still in with a chance of reaching the Commonwealth Bank Series final after Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets. It means a victory for England against the Kiwis on Tuesday will see them go through to the... Read more | Comment now
Australia's World Cup preparations have been dealt a blow
Australia's World Cup preparations have been dealt a blow by the news that all-rounder Andrew Symonds is out for the rest of the Commonwealth Bank Series with an arm injury. Symonds ruptured a tendon in his right shoulder during the... Read more | Comment now
Symonds gives Australia cause for concern
Andrew Symonds is an injury worry for Australia as they prepare for the Commonwealth Bank series finals and the World Cup. The all-rounder suffered a bicep injury during Friday's one-day defeat to England in Sydney, which eventually forced him to... Read more | Comment now
Benefits and offers
£25 FREE BET, JOIN TODAY
How to claim your free £25 bet:
1. Open your account (3 mins)
2. Deposit and stake up to £25
3. If you lose your 1st placed bet, you get that stake back within 24 hours (up to £25)
£50 CASINO BONUS
100% deposit bonus up to £50 for all new casino players. Just join and play to claim.
Events calendar