Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next month's T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP.
Spin-bowling allrounder Sophie Molineux was named captain of the all-conquering Australian women's cricket team across all three formats on Thursday, replacing the retiring Alyssa Healy.
Former Bangladesh cricketer and coach Khaled Mahmud Sujon has said he supports the government’s decision to prioritise national dignity, but finds it difficult to accept that Bangladesh will not take part in the upcoming T20 World Cup after refusing to travel to India.
Bangladesh left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman has been rewarded for his impressive performances with the ball over the past year, moving up one place in the latest ICC T20I bowling rankings.
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has officially been appointed head coach of the Hyderabad franchise ahead of the landmark 11th season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), which is scheduled to begin on March 26.
Joe Root has said he hopes Harry Brook’s much-talked-about “beer smash” celebration will be taken in the light-hearted spirit it was intended.
Bangladesh’s women’s cricket team have secured a spot in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup after defeating Thailand by 39 runs in the Super Six stage of the qualifiers in Nepal on Wednesday.
The reigning Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) champions Rajshahi Warriors have expressed their desire to represent Bangladesh in the upcoming edition of the Global Super League (GSL) T20.
Bangladesh Women have been producing dominant performances at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal, winning all their group-stage matches against the United States, Papua New Guinea, Namibia and Ireland. Their strong showing has been reflected in the latest ICC T20 rankings.
Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf has criticised the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland at the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7, raising concerns over fairness and consistency.
Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has described Bangladesh’s exclusion from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup as “really, really sad”, urging those in control of the game to resolve issues before politics damages cricket further.
Cricket Scotland has expressed clear sympathy for Bangladesh after the ICC’s last-minute decision to replace them at the T20 World Cup, acknowledging the unusual and painful circumstances surrounding the switch.