ICC upholds T20 World Cup 2026 schedule, rejects Bangladesh request to shift matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will proceed as scheduled, with Bangladesh’s matches remaining in India, rejecting a request from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to relocate their fixtures to Sri Lanka. The decision was taken during an ICC Board meeting held via video conference today […]
ICC T20 World Cup trophy tour launched in Sri Lanka under President’s patronage
The official ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour was formally inaugurated today (21) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the beginning of a four-day nationwide showcase ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by Sri Lanka and India. Cricket fans will have the opportunity to view the golden trophy […]
Mitchell bests Kohli to reach summit of ODI batting rankings after historic India series
Daryl Mitchell’s remarkable rise to the top of the ODI batting rankings has been sealed in the most fitting manner, by outperforming Virat Kohli on Indian soil and playing a key role in New Zealand’s historic series win. Mitchell’s ninth ODI century, scored in the series decider in Indore, not only secured a rare triumph […]
Sri Lanka name 17-member squad for England ODI series
Sri Lanka have announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England, with Charith Asalanka continuing as captain for the 50-over assignment starting on January 22 at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS) in Colombo. The selectors have largely opted for continuity, retaining 14 players from Sri Lanka’s most recent ODI […]
Beardman outduels Smith as Scorchers storm into home grand final
A hostile spell from rising fast bowler Mahli Beardman proved decisive as Perth Scorchers booked a home BBL Grand Final, overpowering Sydney Sixers by 48 runs despite posting a modest total of 147 at Optus Stadium. On a surface offering seam movement and bounce, the Scorchers’ disciplined pace attack turned the Qualifier on its head, […]
Australia cruise into Super Six after dominant U19 World Cup win
Australia booked their place in the Super Six stage of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 with a commanding eight-wicket win over Japan, while rain continued to play spoilsport as New Zealand and Bangladesh were forced to share points after an abandoned match. Australia vs Japan: Champions flex their muscle Japan showed early […]
Malajczuk rewrites Under-19 World Cup history with blazing record century
Australia’s young batting sensation Will Malajczuk produced a once-in-a-generation innings, smashing the fastest century in ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup history during Australia’s dominant Group A clash against Japan at the Namibia Cricket Ground in the U19 World Cup 2026. The left-handed opener reached his hundred in just 51 balls, bringing up the landmark […]
India’s tour of South Africa schedule announced ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup
Cricket South Africa has announced the schedule for India’s five-match Women’s T20I tour of South Africa, a crucial build-up series ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to begin in June. The highly anticipated series will bring together two of the world’s strongest sides in a competitive rehearsal before the global tournament. […]
Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Day 2 Wrap – Thrillers, nerve and perfect starts in Nepal
The second day of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Global Qualifier in Nepal delivered high drama and tightly contested cricket, with narrow margins separating victory and defeat across all four matches. Thailand, Bangladesh and the Netherlands maintained their perfect records, while the USA opened their account with a crucial win to stay in […]
Black Caps call up rising all-rounder Kristian Clarke for India T20I series
New Zealand have added all-rounder Kristian Clarke to their squad for the first three T20Is against India, beginning in Nagpur on Wednesday (21), as the Black Caps manage injury concerns to two key players ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Clarke’s inclusion provides vital depth, with Adam Milne sidelined by a hamstring injury […]