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
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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
'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 5 February 2026 | 7:51 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
Ben Stokes suffers facial injury after being struck by ball
England Test captain suffers black eye and bruising while watching nets session
Posted on 5 February 2026 | 5:02 pm
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 5 February 2026 | 4:24 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
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
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 4 February 2026 | 9:39 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
Ireland and Scotland qualify for 2026 women's T20 World Cup
Bangladesh, Netherlands, Ireland and Scotland have qualified for the 2026 women's T20 World Cup
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 1:23 pm
Pakistan opt to bat and bring back Shaheen
The inclusion of left-arm seamer Dwarshuis was among four changes for Australia
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 11:15 am
Pakistan ask India to bat in big Under-19 World Cup contest; Deepesh and Baloch come in
A win or tie is enough for India to go through to the Under-19 World Cup semi-finals, but Pakistan also need to overcome the difference in net run-rate
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 7:37 am
New South Wales and Sydney Sixers to part ways with decorated coach Greg Shipperd
Greg Shipperd will coach NSW until the end of the season but will not see out his contract with both teams despite being locked in until the end of 2026-27
Posted on 3 February 2026 | 8:40 am
Kishan century, Arshdeep five-for complete New Zealand's demolition
Kishan's maiden T20I century powered India to their third-highest total, which proved 46 too many for New Zealand
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 9:51 am
DC vs UPW: Lanning's old team in must-win situation against her new team
A victory for UP Warriorz will seal defending champions Mumbai Indians' Eliminator spot
Posted on 1 February 2026 | 6:12 am
West Indies seal consolation win in ten-over shootout
Joseph holds nerve at death to see off South Africa after lightning strikes
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 9:23 pm
South Africa opt to bowl with an eye on 3-0 win against West Indies
Both teams made three changes to their XI in their last game before the men's T20 World Cup starting next week
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 9:20 pm
All-round Brett Hampton leads Northern Districts to Super Smash title
Jess Kerr leads from the front as Wellington Blaze win their seventh Super Smash title in the last nine seasons
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 5:31 pm
Emon five-for gives Bangladesh consolation win against Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe put together 64 runs for the ninth wicket, a record for them in Youth ODIs, but the game was long gone by then
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 5:03 pm
Agha, spinners raze Australia and wrap up series for Pakistan
Australia fold for 108 in 15.4 overs, suffering their biggest T20I defeat since 2005
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 3:01 pm
Tilak Varma to play warm-ups before T20 World Cup
Washington Sundar will undergo a fitness test in the coming days
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 2:39 pm
India opt to bat; Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, Varun Chakravarthy return
For New Zealand, Allen, Jacobs, Jamieson and Ferguson came in for Conway, Chapman, Foulkes and Henry
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 1:34 pm
India face Pakistan for a place in the semi-finals of the Under-19 World Cup
Only one of the teams can go through to the semi-finals, and India are ahead of Pakistan on points and net run rate
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 12:34 pm
David Miller 'medically cleared' for 2026 T20 World Cup
Most experienced South Africa batter set for sixth T20 World Cup
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 11:35 am
Pakistan bat in second T20I against Australia
Both teams made several changes to their XIs for the second T20I in Lahore
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 10:56 am
Cummins ruled out of T20 World Cup; Short dropped for Renshaw, no room for Smith
Ben Dwarshuis replaces Pat Cummins, who needs more time to recover from his back injury; Short has been dropped from the final 15 with Renshaw's spin play preferred
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 9:58 am
Pathirana: 'My body just automatically changed the release point' after injury
His release point is still not where it used to be, but Matheesha Pathirana showed off his entire repertoire and newfound control in the first T20I against England
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 5:46 am
Harmanpreet and Devine take back WPL 2026 Orange and Purple Caps
There were some other changes at the top of the leaderboards after the WPL 2026 game between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians on Friday night
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 4:46 am
Ending MI jinx and making the playoffs - a 'pretty special' night for Gujarat Giants
"I was nervous right until the end," Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger says after his team beat Mumbai Indians for the first time in nine attempts
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 4:07 am
'A lot of moving parts' - MI coach Keightley reflects on patchy season
Injuries have disrupted Mumbai Indians' plans and performances, and left them uncertain of progressing to the knockouts after being the winningest WPL team in the first two seasons
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 3:52 am
Harmanpreet 82* in vain as GG break MI hoodoo and seal Eliminator spot
Wareham and Gardner starred with bat and ball as GG wrapped up their first victory over MI in nine attempts
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 5:59 am
Curran hat-trick caps England win in rain-shortened series opener
Salt, Banton, spinners star in 11-run DLS victory in first T20I at Pallekele
Posted on 31 January 2026 | 3:38 am
Brook lied 'to protect team-mates' after nightclub bouncer incident
England white-ball captain responds to confirmation that other England players were present on night out in Wellington
Posted on 30 January 2026 | 7:26 pm
What do MI need to qualify for Eliminator of WPL 2026?
For Delhi Capitals, it's a knockout situation, while UP Warriorz need a miracle
Posted on 30 January 2026 | 7:06 pm
Lumsden and Shinozada power England and Afghanistan into semi-finals
England and Afghanistan brushed New Zealand and Ireland aside in their respective Super Sixes games
Posted on 30 January 2026 | 4:13 pm