De Kock blazes as South Africa storm past West Indies to take series lead
Quinton de Kock produced a masterclass of power and precision to fire South Africa to a commanding 2-0 lead in the T20I series against West Indies at SuperSport Park. The veteran opener, returning to a home T20I after nearly three years, scored a blistering 115 off 49 balls, hitting ten sixes and six fours, to […]
ICC names match officials for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, kicking off on 7 February. A total of 24 umpires and six match referees will oversee the opening phase, with many bringing extensive international experience to the marquee tournament. Officials for the […]
USA announce squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
The United States have named their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka and India next month. The squad will be led by Monank Patel, who returns to captain the side following their debut in 2024, where the USA reached the Super 8 stage. Ten […]
Sri Lanka take pride in U19 World Cup growth as semi-final fate awaits
Sri Lanka’s Under-19 squad can take pride in their development at the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup, even as their semi-final hopes now rest in the hands of Afghanistan. The Asian side delivered a dominant performance against South Africa, chasing down 261/7 with four overs to spare, but their progression from Group 1 Super […]
Ben Sears added as New Zealand’s T20 World Cup fast-bowling cover
New Zealand have strengthened their pace attack ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with in-form seamer Ben Sears named as the Black Caps’ travelling reserve for the global tournament in India and Sri Lanka. The right-arm quick joins the squad following Adam Milne’s injury withdrawal, which prompted Kyle Jamieson’s elevation into the main […]
Chamuditha century keeps Sri Lanka alive in U19 World Cup semi-final hunt
Sri Lanka kept their ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup dreams alive with a commanding five-wicket victory over South Africa, delivering a mature all-round performance in the Super Six clash at Bulawayo. After restricting the Proteas to 261 for 7, the young Lions paced their chase with composure, riding on a brilliant century from Viran […]
Ayub leads Pakistan to clinical 22-run victory over Australia in series opener
Saim Ayub’s fearless strokeplay and Pakistan’s disciplined bowling unit combined to deliver a commanding 22-run victory over Australia in the T20I series opener, as the hosts produced a complete, clinical performance to seize early control of the contest. Ayub’s explosive 40 off 22 balls, alongside Salman Agha’s fluent 39, powered a vital 74-run partnership that […]
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 trophy tour arrives in Sri Lanka for second phase
The second phase of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy Tour in Sri Lanka will commence on 30 January, bringing the coveted trophy closer to cricket fans ahead of the tournament. The trophy will arrive in Kandy today (30), with scheduled photo opportunities at Kandy Lake, near Queen’s Hotel, and Sri Dalada Maligawa. […]
Seifert, Santner seal consolation win for New Zealand as Dube’s 15-ball carnage falls short
New Zealand snapped India’s dominance with a commanding 50-run victory in Visakhapatnam, powered by Tim Seifert’s explosive half-century and Mitchell Santner’s clinical spell, but the triumph came only as a consolation with India having already secured the T20I series. The visitors piled up a formidable 215 for 7 before dismantling India for 165 in 18.4 […]
Proteas Women name squads for home series against Pakistan
South Africa Women have announced their T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming home series against Pakistan, scheduled from 10 February to 1 March. The series marks a crucial build-up for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England & Wales, as well as the start of the new ICC Women’s Championship cycle, which […]