Ireland fielding errors prove costly
As Sri Lanka accelerated, Ireland's catching deteriorated
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 9:26 pm
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Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Mendis, spinners script Sri Lanka's win
Ireland dropped seven catches that proved to be a major factor in their 20-run loss
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 7:24 pm
England survive Nepal scare to clinch last-ball thriller
Curran final over allows England to breathe a huge sigh of relief after Bam fireworks
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 5:37 pm
Trott pleased with Naib at No. 3, defends non-selection of Noor
Afghanistan's head coach felt it was the execution of the fast bowlers, and not selection, that cost the team against New Zealand
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 5:29 pm
'Unbelievable' Sam Curran closes out win as death-bowling proves difference
Harry Brook and Rohi Paudel highlight Curran's skill as England deny Nepal in Mumbai
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 3:41 pm
Raza: 'Associate nations have caught up with the T20 format'
The Zimbabwe captain thinks they are on the right track for a transition post next year but need to find a bit more consistency
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 3:36 pm
BCB president, PCB, ICC in Lahore for talks over India match boycott
Aminul Islam's presence in Lahore is part of the PCB's continuing show of solidarity after Bangladesh's removal from the T20 World Cup
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 2:07 pm
World Cup debutants Italy look to make more history in Kolkata
They are up against a Scotland side who showed promise in their opening game, but ultimately fell short
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 2:04 pm
Canada look for early splash against favourites South Africa
South Africa, still carrying the scars of their near-miss in 2024, begin another T20 World Cup as heavy favourites in familiar Ahmedabad conditions
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:56 pm
Ireland opt for an extra batter as they ask Sri Lanka to bat
There was no room for Josh Little while Sri Lanka opted for five batters and five bowlers
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:36 pm
Uttarakhand qualify for maiden semi-final; Rahul holds key for Karnataka
Jharkhand suffered a spectacular collapse, losing 8 for 30, while Gharami scored a maiden double-ton against Andhra
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:34 pm
Zimbabwe look to hit the ground running vs Oman
Oman are playing their second successive T20 World Cup while Zimbabwe are here after missing qualification in 2024
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:20 pm
Oman's Jatinder Singh counts on warm-up game 'psychological edge' against Zimbabwe
Oman had beaten Zimbabwe in the warm-up game at Colombo Cricket Club last week
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:04 pm
'Not 100% sure what to expect' - South Africa come up against Canada's unknowns
South Africa have a soft landing to the T20 World Cup with a match against Canada but Aiden Markram expects challenges
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 10:36 am
Seifert and Phillips conquer Afghanistan spin to script convincing New Zealand win
Gulbadin Naib's half-century and Mujeeb Ur Rahman's double-strike had given Afghanistan hope but they fell well short in the end
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 10:33 am
Doggett's season over as rain frustrates New South Wales
NSW coach Greg Shipperd question the playing conditions that would have seen his side docked points had the final day been washed out
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 10:13 am
England bat; Nepal hand debut to Sher Malla
Brook won the toss and chose to bat first with conditions in mind, but Paudel said that Nepal's players "love slow tracks" and that they hoped the surface would suit them
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 9:40 am
Herculean Bell and Doran's stunner seal thriller for Tasmania
Western Australia's lower order, led by Jhye Richardson, showed impressive fight but they fell short to remain bottom of the table
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 8:13 am
Afghanistan pack their XI with spinners, ask New Zealand to field
Mitchell Santner is the only frontline spinner in the New Zealand XI, with part-timer Rachin Ravindra the other spin option
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 5:38 am
Straker, Swepson trump Brasher in possible Shield final preview
Queensland go clear second on the Shield table thanks to a 36-run win but have huge injury concerns as they try and make a second successive final
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 2:58 am
Vulnerable Sri Lanka present Ireland opportunity for an upset
Sri Lanka are co-hosts and have a good spin attack, but arrive at the big stage short on form, and possibly confidence
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 1:24 pm
Washington Sundar to link up with Indian squad in Delhi
On Bumrah missing the USA game, Suryakumar said "he was having a high fever because of the weather"
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 7:00 pm
Suryakumar's 84* helps India overcome USA scare
India recovered from 46 for 4 in the sixth over on a tricky surface and their bowlers did the rest
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 6:08 pm
Tucker hopes 'dry' Khettarama pitch brings Ireland into the game
"Our spinners have grown a lot recently. I think their performances have improved. They've become more experienced"
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 5:44 pm
England enter the unknown in maiden encounter with Nepal
Both teams begin campaign with confidence after extended winning runs, but England seek refuge from off-field rows
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 4:37 pm
Rashid: Playing international cricket in Afghanistan 'more than a dream'
"That's bigger than the World Cup, to be honest," says the Afghanistan captain
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 4:36 pm
ICC asks PCB the reason for invoking Force Majeure to boycott India game
The ICC has also pointed out to the PCB the potential material damages the global governing body could claim in case the boycott went ahead
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 3:03 pm
Hetmyer heroics, Shepherd hat-trick headline West Indies' opening day win over Scotland
Hetmyer's half-century lifted West Indies on a slow surface while Shepherd closed out the win with a five-wicket haul
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 2:39 pm
'We should have potentially sent Pakistan home after today' - van Meekeren rues Netherlands' close loss
Netherlands bowler rues loss of key moments in the T20 World Cup opener with his side having been in positions of strength throughout the game
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 2:00 pm
USA bowl, India pick Siraj with Bumrah out unwell
Mohammed Siraj slots into the T20I side for the first time since July 2024 as Bumrah's replacement
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 1:51 pm
Nabi takes seven; Gharami's unbeaten ton keeps Bengal afloat
Gharami brought up his seventh first-class hundred in the final session, with Bengal still 96 runs behind
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 1:09 pm
Injury-hit New Zealand eye revenge as Afghanistan look to run it back
Afghanistan hammered New Zealand in the 2024 edition, and conditions make them favourites with a strong spin attack
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 12:26 pm
'Never counted my wickets' - Rashid on nearing 700 mark in T20 cricket
"I'm happy to reach that milestone and hopefully can make it to 7000," the legspinner joked
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 12:16 pm
Brook draws a line under Wellington after 'horrendous' month in spotlight
Incident with bouncer has taught him that captaincy carries a "hell of a lot more responsibility"
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 11:47 am
'I'd like to play on flat tracks' - Shanaka links SL's batting woes to spin-friendly pitches at home
At the T20 World Cup, though, the Sri Lanka captain hopes his batters can perform on what he thinks will be better tracks
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 11:33 am
Scotland opt to field against West Indies
WI captain Shai Hope believes there's a part of them that has confidence that they can start their campaign well
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 10:59 am
Webster's strike keeps Tasmania ahead after Bancroft gives WA hope
WA's opening pair added 116 as they faced the tall order of chasing 345 but Tasmania chipped out breakthroughs
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 10:56 am
Faheem Ashraf drags unconvincing Pakistan over the line after big scare
Pakistan had the game in the bag, then lost five wickets between the 12th and 19th overs, before Faheem Ashraf emerged as their saviour in the T20 World Cup opener
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 9:47 am
Mahli Beardman suffers recurrence of a stress fracture in his back
The 20-year-old reported soreness in the warm-up of the second T20I in Pakistan and scans have confirmed he faces a lengthy period on the sidelines
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 9:17 am
Patterson's milestone-game hundred builds commanding lead
The left hander forged a new career-best on the third day at the SCG to leave Tasmania a huge target
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 8:29 am
Brasher's defiant half-century keeps Victoria alive after Straker's strikes
The left hander finished 54 not out on debut, with Victoria 150 for 6 chasing 242 to win at the MCG
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 7:40 am
Pakistan ask Netherlands to bat in T20 World Cup opener
"If there's any moisture we want to use that," Pakistan captain Salman Agha says of his decision to bowl first on a grassy SSC surface
Posted on 7 February 2026 | 5:28 am
Sussex chairman resigns after pressure from ex-players, following ECB intervention
Chris Adams, Matt Prior had been among former players to sign open letter demanding "reset of leadership"
Posted on 8 February 2026 | 7:23 pm
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
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
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