T20 World Cup 2026: India’s gruelling run-up, Australia and Bangladesh take a break
As the 2026 T20 World Cup edges closer, Full Member teams are finalising their preparation plans, with India facing the heaviest schedule ahead of the tournament. The defending champions are set for a packed run-in, hosting ten T20Is at home across December and January. India will face South Africa in five matches in December, followed […]
Kazuma Kato-Stafford to lead Japan at 2026 Under-19 Men’s World Cup
Japan have named Kazuma Kato-Stafford as captain for the 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup, set to be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe in January–February. Former captain Nikhil Pol and allrounder Timothy Moore, who missed the recent ACC Premier Cup in Ajman, return to strengthen the 15-member squad. Japan showed flashes of dominance at the […]
Kohli closes in on Rohit as Starc, Nissanka make major ranking gains
Virat Kohli has surged to No. 2 in the ICC ODI batting rankings, narrowing the gap on India captain Rohit Sharma after a stunning Player-of-the-Series display against South Africa. Kohli amassed 302 runs at an average of 151, including two clinical hundreds, as India sealed the ODI series 2-1. Rohit retains the top spot with […]
Tickner, Rae rip through West Indies as New Zealand seize control in Wellington
New Zealand ended Day 1 firmly on top after dismantling West Indies for 205, before finishing at 24 for 0 in Wellington. Blair Tickner’s superb 4 for 32 and debutant Michael Rae’s 3 for 67 powered a dominant bowling display, though Tickner’s late shoulder injury cast a shadow over an otherwise commanding day. West Indies […]
Champions League 2025 set to resume on December 19 as Sri Lankan Football unites after disaster
Sri Lanka Football has announced that the Champions League 2025 will officially resume on 19 December, marking a powerful step forward for the sport after the nation endured one of the most devastating natural disasters in its recent history. The federation temporarily suspended fixtures in response to severe destruction across the country, a crisis that […]
Cummins set for comeback as Australia name Third Ashes Test squad
Australia have welcomed captain Pat Cummins back into their Ashes squad ahead of the third Test in Adelaide, as they aim to seal the urn at home following a 2-0 series lead. Cummins, sidelined since July with a lumbar stress injury, has trained strongly in Perth and Brisbane, simulating match conditions to ensure he is […]
Injury forces Mathulan out as Sri Lanka U19 depart for Asia Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup (50-over format) to be held in the United Arab Emirates. The team departed for the UAE early this morning as they prepare for a competitive Group B campaign against Nepal, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. Kugathas Mathulan, originally included in the […]
Tickner stretchered off after shoulder injury in Wellington Test
New Zealand fast bowler Blair Tickner was taken off the field on a stretcher after suffering a suspected dislocation of his left shoulder during the second Test against West Indies in Wellington. Tickner had been New Zealand’s standout performer on Day 1, claiming 4 for 32 from 16 overs, but injured himself in the 67th […]
Afridi set to fire for Brisbane Heat in BBL debut
Shaheen Shah Afridi is ready to turn up the heat for Brisbane Heat as he makes his BBL debut against Melbourne Renegades on Monday. The towering left-arm pacer joins a depleted Heat attack, with Spencer Johnson sidelined by injury and Michael Neser away on Test duty, placing the spotlight squarely on the 25-year-old Pakistan ODI […]
Bulbulia named Captain as South Africa announce U19 World Cup squad
South Africa have unveiled their 15-man squad for the ICC Under-19 World Cup, with allrounder Muhammed Bulbulia appointed captain. The tournament will be held in Namibia and Zimbabwe from January 15 to February 6. Placed in Group D, South Africa will face West Indies, Afghanistan, and Tanzania, aiming for their first U19 World Cup title […]