PSL 2026 Retentions Locked In: Babar, Shaheen, Shadab headline star-studded Platinum lists as auction looms
Six franchises, including defending champions Lahore Qalandars, have confirmed their player retentions ahead of the 2026 HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Wednesday (4). The finalization marks a critical step in shaping squads for the league’s 11th season. Lahore Qalandars have retained four key players across categories: Shaheen Shah […]
Curran, England spinners script stunning 129 defence to seal 3-0 whitewash over Sri Lanka
England produced a nerveless, backs-to-the-wall performance at Pallekele, defending a modest 129 to clinch a dramatic 12-run win and complete a commanding 3-0 T20I series whitewash over Sri Lanka. On a dry, sharply turning surface, the visitors strangled the chase with spin, as Will Jacks and Jacob Bethell shared seven wickets to choke the hosts […]
England stun Australia in Semi-Final thriller to storm into U-19 World Cup Final
England’s young lions roared on the biggest stage, knocking out defending champions Australia with a composed 27-run victory to book their place in the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup final. In a high-pressure semi-final in Bulawayo, the unbeaten rivals clashed in a contest worthy of their storied rivalry, but it was England who showed greater […]
Oman, Zimbabwe and Nepal hit top gear on Warm-Up Day 2 ahead of Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Associates make early statements as Kaleem’s 80, Burl’s blitz and Airee–Sheikh stand headline confident victories The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 build-up gathered pace on Tuesday (3) as Oman, Zimbabwe and Nepal registered commanding warm-up wins, sending an early message that the associate nations are ready to challenge the established sides. From Colombo to […]
Group A Preview: India chase back-to-back glory as heavyweights collide in T20 World Cup 2026
The road to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 begins with fireworks, and Group A already feels like the tournament’s heartbeat. Defending champions India headline a group stacked with history, rivalry, and unpredictability, alongside Pakistan, USA, Namibia and the Netherlands, setting up a cluster where every game could shift the title picture. With the […]
Afghanistan dominate, Italy impress, USA fight hard on action-packed T20 World Cup Warm-Up Day
Afghanistan cruise, Italy script history, USA show fearless batting in Day 1 showcase The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures burst into life with an exciting triple-header as Afghanistan flexed their power, Italy celebrated a historic debut win, and the USA proved they belong on the big stage despite a high-scoring defeat to […]
Pat Cummins prioritises recovery after narrowly missing Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Australia’s pace leader Pat Cummins has revealed he came agonisingly close to making the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup squad, only for a late recovery setback to rule him out as he now shifts focus toward rest and a demanding Test calendar. The right-arm quick was initially on track to return in time for the […]
Shanaka to lead as Sri Lanka unveil squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka have officially revealed their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, becoming the final nation to confirm their line-up, with experienced all-rounder Dasun Shanaka entrusted with captaincy. Shanaka, who was named skipper in the preliminary list released in December, will marshal a side built around proven white-ball performers, as Sri Lanka […]
How to watch ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures – Full schedule, venues and ticket details
Teams will fine-tune their combinations and strategies as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches get underway just days before the main tournament kicks off in India and Sri Lanka on February 7. A total of 16 warm-up games will be played from February 2 to 6, giving fans an early taste of […]
Injury blow for Sri Lanka as Eshan Malinga ruled out of third T20I against England
Sri Lanka have been dealt a late setback ahead of the decisive third T20I against England, with fast bowler Eshan Malinga ruled out after sustaining a shoulder injury during the second match of the series. The young pacer suffered a left shoulder dislocation while bowling, forcing him off the field and cutting short what had […]