New Zealand into T20 World Cup semis as Sri Lanka avoid big Pakistan loss

New Zealand qualified for the T20 World Cup semi-finals after Sri Lanka avoided a big defeat against Pakistan on Saturday in Kandy.

‘Only Ramadan’s blessings can help’: Ramiz on Pakistan’s semi-final hopes

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja has reacted humorously to Pakistan’s daunting qualification scenario, saying that numbers alone may not be enough to secure a place in the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach after Pakistan clash, say reports

Sanath Jayasuriya will step down as Sri Lanka’s head coach after their final ICC Men's T20 World Cup match against Pakistan national cricket team on February 28 in Pallekele, according to reports.

'It's surreal': Zimbabwe superfans revel in unexpected ride to India

A group of Zimbabwe superfans told AFP "it felt surreal" to be watching their team in the Super Eights in India -- days after the colourful group had returned home thinking their T20 World Cup odyssey was over.

Afridi backs Shadab as Pakistan’s next T20I captain

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi has backed Shadab Khan as a strong candidate to lead Pakistan’s T20I side after the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Pakistan promise final flourish as they await T20 World Cup fate

Fast bowler Salman Mirza vowed on Friday that Pakistan will finish the Super Eights with a flourish against already-eliminated Sri Lanka, whether or not they still have hopes of reaching the semi-finals.

England's win over New Zealand keeps Pakistan alive

Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks smashed 44 off 16 balls to take England to a thrilling four-wicket T20 World Cup win in Colombo that denied New Zealand a guaranteed place in the semi-finals but kept Pakistan's slender hopes alive.

India aim for 'fearless cricket' ahead of West Indies showdown

India revived their T20 World Cup campaign with their "fearless" brand of cricket ahead of a winner-takes-all decider against the West Indies for the last semi-final berth.

'Bit strange' not to be in New Zealand change room: England's Southee

England bowling consultant Tim Southee admitted Thursday it will be "a little bit strange" to be in the opposing change room to New Zealand at the T20 World Cup.

South Africa confirm semi-final spot with commanding win over West Indies

South Africa stormed into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup with a dominant nine-wicket victory over West Indies in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Maharaj: No Ahmedabad advantage for South Africa against West Indies

South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj denied on Wednesday that his side will have an advantage in their T20 World Cup showdown against the West Indies in Ahmedabad after playing four of their five matches there.

New Zealand knock sorry Sri Lanka out of T20 World Cup

New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted their semi-final hopes.