England storm past Sri Lanka with commanding all-round show
England opened their Super Eight campaign of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with authority, defeating Sri Lanka by 51 runs in a low-scoring contest at Kandy on Sunday (22). The visitors continued their dominance in Sri Lankan conditions, extending the confidence gained from their recent 3-0 T20I series sweep and delivering the kind […]
Rain washes out Pakistan-New Zealand Super 8 opener in Colombo
Rain disrupted the start of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage as the opening fixture between Pakistan and New Zealand was abandoned in Colombo on Saturday (21). Persistent showers covered the ground soon after the toss, preventing any play and forcing match officials to call off the contest, with both teams […]
Maharaj to lead fresh-look Proteas on New Zealand tour
South Africa have unveiled a youthful, experimental squad for their upcoming T20I tour of New Zealand, with Keshav Maharaj set to captain the side in the five-match series scheduled from March 15–25. Only three players from their ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad, Maharaj, George Linde and Jason Smith, will travel, as the Proteas […]
Elite Umpires set to take charge as Super Eight stage begins
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled an experienced panel of 16 umpires and four match referees to officiate the high-stakes Super Eight stage, which begins on February 21 across India and Sri Lanka. The appointments blend Emirates ICC Elite Panel veterans with emerging officials, ensuring strong oversight as the tournament enters its knockout-defining phase. […]
Harmanpreet sets All-Time record as Women’s Cricket’s Most-Capped Star
India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the history books, becoming the most-capped international player in women’s cricket with her 356th appearance for India. The landmark outing pushed her past Suzie Bates’s long-standing tally of 355 matches, placing the Indian captain alone at the summit of the global charts and reinforcing her status as […]
Trott bows out proud after transforming Afghanistan’s rise
Jonathan Trott signed off from Afghanistan duty with pride and perspective after the team’s campaign at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup ended despite a commanding 82-run win over Canada in Chennai. Although two group-stage victories showed Afghanistan’s growing maturity, earlier defeats to stronger sides denied them a Super Eights berth, bringing Trott’s three-year journey […]
Key stars absent as New Zealand unveil fresh-look squad for Zimbabwe series
New Zealand will field a reshaped squad for their upcoming white-ball series against Zimbabwe women’s national cricket team after several senior players were ruled out through injury. Veteran opener Suzie Bates (quadricep) and spinner Eden Carson (elbow) miss the six-match assignment, while former captain Sophie Devine also sits out, leaving notable gaps in both experience […]
Bangladesh expand central contracts list to 28 players for 2026 season
Bangladesh have unveiled an expanded central contracts list for the 2026 season, rewarding 28 men’s players in a significant increase from last year’s 22 as the board looks to strengthen depth across formats. Fast bowler Taskin Ahmed, previously the sole A+ player, has moved down to Grade A after an Achilles injury ruled him out […]
Zimbabwe, West Indies stay perfect as Afghanistan finish With authority at T20 World Cup
Momentum was the theme of Thursday’s (19) action at the T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe and West Indies protected their unbeaten records while Afghanistan closed their campaign with a statement win. Across Colombo, Kolkata and Chennai, clinical bowling spells and composed chases underlined why these sides are peaking at the right time heading into the […]
Pakistan punch Super 8 ticket as India and South Africa complete unbeaten group stage
The final week of the group stage delivered another high-voltage triple-header as Pakistan sealed qualification in style while India and South Africa underlined their title credentials with unbeaten finishes. Wins in Ahmedabad, Colombo and New Delhi reshaped the standings and confirmed the Super Eight line-up, with momentum now firmly on the side of the traditional […]