Madushan replaces injured Malinga in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad
Madushan last played a T20I for Sri Lanka in 2023
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 6:49 pm
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Sammy: 'Feels like 2016 when no one gave us a chance'
The head coach dreams for an era where West Indies succeed 'because of, not in spite of'
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 6:03 pm
Harshit Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup; Siraj called up as replacement
India allrounder injured his knee during the T20 World Cup warm-up match against south Africa on Wednesday
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:45 pm
Mighty India meet multicultural USA in polarised World Cup
This match is a homecoming for Mumbai boys Harmeet Singh and Saurabh Netravalkar
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:38 pm
Liam Livingstone signs T20-only contract with Lancashire
Loss of central contract means Livingstone is back on Lancashire's payroll and unlikely to play red-ball
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:34 pm
Salman Agha: 'I've learnt how to put captaincy away when I go to bat'
Pakistan's captain said he supported Babar, Fakhar but didn't guarantee spots for players
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:10 pm
Sooryavanshi 175 makes India six-time Under-19 world champions
England were always behind the game and couldn't come close despite a blazing ton from Falconer
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 4:55 pm
In-form Pakistan take on undercooked Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026 opener
The busiest team in T20Is in the last nine months faces a side that is short on preparation and versatility
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 4:29 pm
Max O'Dowd: Netherlands are 'as prepared as we have ever been'
Netherlands have caused an upset here and there in the past but O'Dowd is confident they are capable of inflicting more damage this time
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 3:32 pm
Sussex board face calls to resign after ECB intervention
Chris Adams, Matt Prior among former players to sign open letter demanding "reset of leadership"
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:55 pm
Jacks hails England team unity as he backs under-fire captain Brook
Long-time team-mate says players back their captain 100% amid off-field controversy
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:39 pm
Prasidh, Kaverappa grab three each as Mumbai fold for 120; Bengal take opening day honours
In the other quarter-final, fast bowlers made it Uttarakhand's day against Jharkhand, while Kuldeep Sen bagged 5 for 66 for MP
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:17 pm
Scotland seek to seize their reprieve in West Indies opener
After Bangladesh withdrawal, two-week scramble for tournament culminates in Kolkata on Saturday
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:00 pm
Watt hopes happy memories against WI can spur Scotland's unexpected campaign to life
Last-minute entrants Scotland are determined to prove they belong at this World Cup
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 12:30 pm
Meg Lanning signs for Lancashire in Women's T20 Blast
Australia's former captain joins Lancashire ahead of Hundred stint for Manchester Super Giants
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 12:24 pm
Rabada: 'You cannot say that there's a favourite in this tournament'
"I'm not too sure what's going on in the Indian camp. This tournament is right open"
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 12:21 pm
Richardson shines but Webster puts Tasmania in charge
The quick bowler produced a superb opening burst and returned to make further inroads, but Western Australia face a tough chase
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 11:11 am
Labuschagne defying broken thumb in Queensland title quest
He picked up the injury in the final Ashes Test but has not missed a game since and aims to see out the season
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 9:55 am
Labuschagne grinds after Handscomb 67 to leave MCG game in the balance
Things settled a little on the second day but bowlers still held sway as Queensland closed with a lead of 178
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 8:29 am
The SSC finally steps out of the sunshine and into the floodlights
The venue in Colombo has not hosted a men's T20 international since 2010, and will have day-night matches for the first time during the 2026 T20 World Cup
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:33 am
Litchfield: Life after Healy will be 'a massive change'
The left hander is hopeful of being fit for the start of the multi-format series against India after injury ended her WPL campaign
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:33 am
Patterson and Edwards put New South Wales in control
The home side built a strong lead on a surface that continued to provide assistance for the pace bowlers
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 7:19 am
Hazlewood ruled out of T20 World Cup, Australia wait to name replacement
He joins Cummins as a late withdrawal due to injury as a difficult lead-in to the tournament continues
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:12 am
Smriti Mandhana overcomes 'massive flu' to play title-winning innings for RCB
The RCB captain was the top-scorer in the final, and the top-scorer of the season too
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:05 am
DC coach Jonathan Batty: If you keep putting yourself in finals, you will win one
The Delhi Capitals coach had high praise for Jemimah Rodrigues as captain and said Nandani Sharma was the bowler of the season
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:51 am
'All bases covered': Marsh upbeat despite Australia's tricky preparation
The team's one warm-up match in Sri Lanka was washed out on Thursday but the captain has backed his squad to be ready
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 1:45 am
Ben Stokes suffers facial injuries from ball hit by Durham teenager
England Test captain suffers black eye and bruising while watching nets session
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 10:22 am
India chase sixth Under-19 World Cup title, England their first since 1998
India will be playing in their 11th final at the tournament, while England are on the lookout for their second title
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 5:28 am
'Our flight is booked, we're going': Suryakumar on India vs Pakistan
India captain says they have their plans to fly to Colombo a the refusal to play came from Pakistan
Posted on 6 February 2026 | 2:08 am
USA batters give New Zealand a scare in T20 World Cup warm-up
Matt Henry took five wickets, including two in the final over
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 8:27 pm
Mandhana: Bell bowled a match-winning spell, Voll's intent was spot-on
DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues captain praised her team's character as they went down in their fourth straight final
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 7:52 pm
Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll lead RCB to second WPL title
They put on 165 off just 92 balls, the biggest partnership in WPL history, to boss a chase of 204
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 7:10 pm
No India vs Pakistan? Agha still confident of 'exciting' games in Colombo
The Pakistan captain said Sri Lanka "is like a second home for me," and went on to praise the support and love his team gets there
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 5:22 pm
ICC-PCB in back-channel talks to resolve India boycott at T20 World Cup
The ICC's deputy chair is understood to be in contact with the PCB to try and find a resolution
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 4:22 pm
Notts bring in Peter Siddle for Blast campaign
Veteran seamer returns to Trent Bridge 12 years after previous stint; Lancashire recruit Kabir Ali as bowling coach
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 2:07 pm
RCB bowl in WPL final, both teams unchanged
RCB are chasing their second title, DC their first
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 2:06 pm
BCB announces three-team T20 league to be played during T20 World Cup
It will feature all of the country's top cricketers, who are missing the T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh government barred them from playing in India
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 1:38 pm
Lahore Qalandars announce Mustafizur Rahman as direct signing for PSL 2026
Mustafizur was released by IPL franchise KKR last month following BCCI instructions
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 12:34 pm
Aasif, Lamichhane hand Nepal second straight warm-up win
Movva and Jaskaran lifted Canada to 161 for 6 but couldn't prevent their team from slipping to a second straight defeat
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 11:49 am
Weatherald gets through Richardson duel but unable to convert
As was the theme around the country the bowlers held sway at the WACA with Tasmania making a late surge
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 10:54 am
Jatinder fifty, Ramanandi cameo help Oman beat Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup warm-up
Both teams will be face-to-face once again in their opening match of the tournament proper in Colombo on February 9
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 10:25 am
MCG pitch in spotlight again after 17 wickets tumble on the opening day
Queensland were bowled out for 149 and Victoria slumped to 61 for 7 in reply during the first day of red-ball cricket at the ground since the Ashes Test
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 9:11 am
Hatcher leads New South Wales fightback after McAndrew, Doggett share seven
The home side lost their last five wickets for 22 but made inroads themselves to keep the contest even
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 8:11 am
Fergus O'Neill moves to Sydney Sixers amid talk over Victoria future
The pace bowler was off contract in the BBL and has moved during the trade window
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 4:10 am
McCullum: Media scrutiny of Brook incident is 'annoying'
Head coach backs intelligence of white-ball captain, and confirms he wants to stay in charge of Test team
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 10:37 pm
DC's fourth shot at elusive trophy as RCB look to make winning a habit
Both teams have had contrasting campaigns, and their respective marquee names will hold the key in the big game
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 8:40 am
Sheffield Shield team news - all the squads as the tournament resumes
Steven Smith won't line up for New South Wales while Queensland's Matt Renshaw is among those at the T20 World Cup
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 9:20 pm
Pakistan PM Sharif on India boycott: 'A very considered stance, and we should completely stand by Bangladesh'
This is the first time any official from the PCB or Pakistan government has spoken about the team's decision to boycott the match against India
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 7:03 pm
Ibrahim Zadran, bowlers take Afghanistan to victory against WI
Matthew Forde was the bright spot with the bat for West Indies as they fell 23 runs short in the chase
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 6:28 pm
Kishan leads India's batting show in warm-up win over South Africa
Stubbs, Rickelton, Smith and Jansen showed off their batting wares to help South Africa reduce the margin of defeat
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 6:10 pm
India ace record chase to make Under-19 World Cup final
Aaron George led the way with a classy ton as India chased down 311 with 53 balls to spare
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 4:54 pm
Frylinck, Steenkamp set up Namibia's win against Scotland
Scotland fall short in pursuit of 227 despite McMullen's 95
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 2:49 pm
Mandhana and Rodrigues chill out before WPL final
The RCB and DC captains spoke about the importance of letting go when in a high-pressure field
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 2:49 pm
Chris Lynn returns to Northants as Matthew Breetzke pulls out of deal
Australian batter starred for Hampshire in last season's Vitality Blast, knocking out Northants in semis
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 12:54 pm
PSL: Babar, Shaheen retained in Platinum category; Sultans release Rizwan
Multan Sultans were the only team not to retain any player; Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad will make their retentions by February 7
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 9:46 am
Stanikzai comes in for Aqil as Afghanistan bat; India unchanged
India come into the semi-final unbeaten while Afghanistan have had one slip-up against Sri Lanka
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 7:39 am
Dhoni: 'Don't want to jinx but India one of the most dangerous teams at World Cup'
"What all is needed in a good team, everything is there," he said
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 4:59 am
New South Wales refocus after 'tough week' following Shipperd axing
They face South Australia as the competition resumes in a match vital to both side's hopes of reaching the decider
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 4:34 am
Curran happy with his flexible role with the ball
"Just hoping that when I don't bowl well, I can bat well and when I don't bat well, I can bowl well"
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 3:15 am
Dominant India clash with promising Afghanistan in Under-19 World Cup semi-final
India will be looking to make its tenth appearance at an Under-19 World Cup final, while Afghanistan are vying for their first
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 5:11 am
Lee, Shafali and Rodrigues fire Delhi Capitals into their fourth straight final
They chased down GG's 168 with 26 balls to spare to set a finals clash with Mandhana-led RCB
Posted on 4 February 2026 | 4:20 am
Rew ton trumps Peake's as England qualify for Under-19 World Cup final
Peake scored 22 runs off the 46th over to drag Australia back, but his side fell 27 short in the 278 chase
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 6:00 pm
Curran, spinners star as England defend 129 to seal whitewash
Chameera's five-wicket haul in vain as slow bowlers thrive on turning Pallekele wicket
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 5:35 pm
Bracewell progressing 'really good' as NZ prepare for varied conditions
After playing warm-up game against USA in the night in Mumbai, NZ will play back-to-back day games in Chennai to kick off their WC campaign
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 5:11 pm
Aarif, Airee fifties help Nepal cruise past UAE
Chasing 146, the two put on an unbeaten 103-run partnership to seal the win
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 3:37 pm
Burl, Ngarava shine as van Beek's all-round efforts go in vain
Zimbabwe began their T20 World Cup prep with a 29-run win in Colombo
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 3:00 pm
Can Pakistan be sanctioned by ICC for boycotting India game?
What steps will the ICC take against the PCB if Pakistan boycotts their group game against India? And what defence could the PCB offer?
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 2:49 pm
Ponting pleaded to keep Abhishek at Delhi Capitals in 2018
The India opener's first IPL coach is backing him to be the top run-getter at the T20 World Cup
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 2:17 pm
Delhi Capitals opt to bowl in Eliminator against Gujarat Giants; both teams unchanged
Giants beat Capitals both times when they faced each other in the league stage
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 2:11 pm
De Leede leaves Durham to focus on international commitments
Ghafari signs as legspinning allrounder on local deal, after completing asylum claim
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 1:48 pm
Smith to make PSL debut in 2026 with Sialkot Stallionz
The Australian batter was signed up by one of the two sides set to play the tournament for the first time
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 1:34 pm
Kaleem, bowlers help Oman take down Sri Lanka A
Kaleem made 80 off 47 on a pitch where his team-mates struggled to help Oman chase 146
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 1:13 pm
Last over in multi-day cricket to continue despite a wicket after latest amendments to Laws
The MCC also changed the Hit Wicket and Overthrow laws, among other revisions
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 1:13 pm
Thakur, Jaiswal back for Mumbai's Ranji quarter-final against Karnataka
Mumbai cruised into the knockouts with four wins and three draws in the group stage
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 9:17 am
Rogers, Handscomb and Murphy star as Victoria hammer Queensland
Rogers took a one-handed screamer to dismiss Labuschagne before making 69 while Handscomb finished 90 not out after Murphy's 3-29 ensured Victoria's target was only 216
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 8:46 am
Ollie Davies joins Sixers, Thunder table season review with Cricket NSW
Cricket NSW CEO Lee Germon says "we're in the process of formulating some decisions in terms of the Thunder moving forward"
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 8:39 am
Cummins: 'Minor setback' ended T20 World Cup hopes, aiming for the IPL
Cummins said he "ran out of time" to be fit for the World Cup, hopeful of a return in the IPL and mindful of being fit for Australia's monster 2027 schedule
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 12:58 am
Giants stand between Capitals and fourth straight WPL final
Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals in both their previous encounters in the group stage
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 7:44 am
Sussex enter special measures after agreeing ECB bail-out
Club hit with points deductions across all men's competitions, following three-year funding agreement
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 10:18 pm
Tony Pigott, former Sussex seamer and CEO, dies aged 67
Club stalwart became transformational chief executive from 1997 to 1999
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 6:07 pm
All-round Smuts, Harry Manenti headline Italy's win against Canada
Smuts top-scored with 49 and also picked up a wicket as first-timers Italy defeated Canada in the warm-up game
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 5:49 pm
Tilak impresses on return as Jagadeesan ton, Badoni fifty down USA
Riyan Parag didn't have much to do on return after a shoulder niggle, while Mayank Yadav went for 37 runs in three overs in his first competitive game since May 2025
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 4:34 pm
Kamindu in, Dhananjaya out as Sri Lanka flip-flop with T20 World Cup selection
Pavan Rathnayake has made the cut, while Pramod Madushan has not
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 3:43 pm
Rasooli, Nabi, Omarzai star in Afghanistan's comfortable win over Scotland
Afghanistan reached 184 for 6 in their 20 overs, while Scotland were bowled out for 123
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 3:31 pm
Tristan Stubbs joins Hampshire for Blast as GMR Group influence grows
South Africa batter will also play for Southern Brave during extended summer stint in UK
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 12:13 pm
Mayank Yadav named in India A squad for T20 World Cup warm-up games
Tilak Varma will feature in one of the two warm-up matches before joining the national team
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 12:13 pm
Shoulder injury casts doubt over Eshan Malinga's T20 World Cup
The Sri Lanka quick dislocated his shoulder during Sunday's T20I defeat to England
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 11:30 am
Spotless England meet unbeaten Australia in Under-19 World Cup semi-final
Both teams have won each of their five games in this campaign, and another victory will ensure a meeting in the final against India or Afghanistan
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 10:10 am
SL batting coach Rathour: We can overcome power-hitting woes by finding more fours
He called Sri Lanka's batting a "work in progress" that is "moving in the right direction" despite the 0-2 scoreline against England in the pre-World Cup T20I series
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 7:53 am
Hazlewood could miss the early phase of the World Cup, Abbott added as reserve
Hazlewood to remain in Sydney to continue his rehab while the rest of the squad - including David, Ellis and Maxwell - travel to Sri Lanka on Tuesday
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 5:39 am
'Just didn't work out' - Nayar, Lanning candid about UP Warriorz' shortcomings
UP Warriorz finished last in the five-team league stage with only two wins in eight outings
Posted on 2 February 2026 | 3:12 am
USA allrounder Isani Vaghela suspended from bowling
The ICC found her bowling action to be illegal during the women's T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 7:33 pm
Tom Banton fifty steers DLS chase to seal series for England
Harry Brook's blazing 12-ball cameo tips game after lengthy rain delay and injury to Eshan Malinga
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 6:54 pm
Delhi Capitals brush aside late scare to march into playoffs
A collapse of 3 for 4 made the chase of 123 nervous, but Rodrigues sealed the win and also knocked out Mumbai Indians
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 6:28 pm
ICC warns PCB of consequences of boycotting India match
The ICC asked the PCB to consider the "long-term implications for cricket in its own country" if Pakistan refused to play India in Colombo on February 15
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 6:22 pm
Pakistan to boycott T20 World Cup group match against India
The Pakistan government made the announcement on X but did not specify a reason for the decision
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 6:13 pm
Scotland players granted visas in time to play T20 World Cup warm-ups
Safyaan Sharif and Zainullah Ihsan had their visas briefly delayed earlier
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 4:52 pm
India qualify for Under-19 World Cup semi-finals, Pakistan knocked out
Pakistan needed to chase down the target of 253 in 33.3 overs, but they never quite went for that outrageous chase on a tough pitch
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 3:48 pm
Ayub, Shadab and Nawaz lead Pakistan to 3-0 sweep
Chasing 208, Australia were bowled out for 96, slumping to their biggest T20I defeat
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 3:05 pm
Delhi Capitals bowl in must-win game; UP Warriorz make three changes
UPW handed WPL debuts to Shipra Giri and Charli Knott and also brought in Deandra Dottin
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 2:18 pm