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.
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.
Former Bangladesh captains Shakib Al Hasan and Mashrafe Bin Mortaza remain out of the public cricketing scene amid ongoing legal cases, but the government has indicated they would be welcomed back if cleared by the courts.
The race for the semi-finals at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup has entered a decisive phase, with eight teams split into two groups and only the top two from each progressing to the knockouts. While some sides have strengthened their claims, others are now fighting to keep their campaigns alive.
Shaheen Shah Afridi hailed Harry Brook's century as a "world-class knock" after it took England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals and floored Pakistan to leave their hopes of making the last four out of their own hands.
Test cricket will return to Australia’s tropical north for the first time in more than two decades, with Bangladesh set to play their first Test series in the country since 2003.
The case files involving Shakib Al Hasan have officially been forwarded to the relevant ministry, marking a significant step toward clearing the path for his return to Bangladesh and the national team.
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20 international century to take England into the World Cup semi-finals with a nervy two-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Eights in Kandy.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka can win both their remaining Super Eight matches to rescue their faltering T20 World Cup campaign, starting with New Zealand, said spinner Dunith Wellalage on Tuesday.
Moeen Ali has joined a growing number of current and former England players in speaking out against a reported shadow-ban on Pakistani cricketers in The Hundred.
New Zealand skipper Mitchell Santner said on Tuesday adapting to slow-turning pitches in Colombo would be key for their crucial T20 World Cup clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka.
England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.
The ninth edition of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup is set to take place in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5, 2026, with the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiling the full tournament schedule.