Former Indian coach Ravi Shastri believes Sanju Samson is a strong contender for the national side's T20I captaincy, citing his IPL experience and improved consistency.
South Africa sealed the T20I series against New Zealand with a convincing 33-run victory in the fifth and final game at Hagley Oval on Wednesday.
Jonty Rhodes reflects on the evolution of fielding, praising modern cricketers' athleticism and boundary skills while admitting the game has moved to another level.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has withdrawn the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to pacer Mustafizur Rahman for the Pakistan Super League 2026, following a medical review after the third ODI against New Zealand.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.
New Zealand's cricket team incorporates a unique training drill called 'Donny Ball,' combining elements of rugby and football, to enhance concentration and reflexes ahead of their T20 World Cup final against India.
Authorities have implemented heightened security measures at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, including increased police presence, anti-drone systems, and holding areas to prevent stampedes.
Cricket Australia has decided against centralising control over Test pitch preparation, maintaining that local curators are best suited to create unique and high-quality surfaces, despite criticism following the Ashes series.
Faf du Plessis, Jonty Rhodes, and Heinrich Klaasen have invested in the Rotterdam franchise in the European T20 Premier League, with du Plessis also leading the team.
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel admitted their sloppy catching proved costly as they dropped as many as four catches, including two chances of Finn Allen, who made them pay with a blistering 35-ball 93 in a 29-run loss to Kolkata Knight Riders.
Jasprit Bumrah's participation in the upcoming series against Afghanistan is under consideration as the selection committee assesses his workload.
Captain Amelia Kerr slammed a 52-ball century and claimed two wickets to power New Zealand to a thumping 92-run victory against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International.
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.
Harmanpreet Kaur has become the most capped international player in women's cricket history, surpassing Suzie Bates during the second T20I against Australia in Canberra.
Suryakumar Yadav discusses his desire to play Test cricket, his challenges with the ODI format, and his comfort and mastery in T20 cricket in an exclusive interview.
'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'
All New Zealand batters got starts but couldn't go on to capitalise on them. Will Jacks and Adil Rashid got two wickets a piece for England.
The cricketing world hailed India after their dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final, with legends praising the team's power-packed batting and Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance.
Following Sri Lanka's disappointing performance in the T20 World Cup, the Sports Minister is considering an interim committee to restructure the cricket board.
New Zealand will aim to secure their spot in the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup when they face Canada, while also looking to address weaknesses exposed in their previous match against South Africa.
Hotel room rates in Ahmedabad have increased significantly ahead of the India-New Zealand T20 World Cup final, with some tariffs rising by 300-400%. The surge is driven by high demand from cricket fans travelling to the city for the match.
West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
Ishan Kishan discusses his approach to regaining his place in the Indian team, focusing on consistent run-scoring and self-improvement rather than dwelling on his absence. He also speaks about his mindset while batting at number 3 and his interaction with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell attributes their T20 World Cup defeat to South Africa to struggles in both the batting and bowling Powerplays.
Finn Allen's blistering century led New Zealand to a stunning nine-wicket victory over South Africa in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner believes his team is on equal footing with South Africa ahead of their T20 World Cup semifinal match. Santner acknowledges South Africa's strength but emphasises the importance of adapting to conditions and executing plans effectively in the crucial knockout game.
England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain Nat Sciver-Brunt said.
Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.
Aiden Markram and Mitchell Santner's individual performances could potentially decide the outcome of the T20 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday.
New Zealand aims to regain their form against a formidable Afghanistan in their opening Group D match of the ICC T20 World Cup. Key players and strategies are under scrutiny as both teams seek a strong start in the tournament.
South African pace legend Dale Steyn believes New Zealand risks inheriting the 'chokers' tag if they lose the T20 World Cup final against India, highlighting their repeated failures in major ICC finals.
Chennai Super Kings have signed South African all-rounder Dian Forrester as a replacement for the injured Jamie Overton for the remainder of the Indian Premier League.
The Maharashtra Legislative Assembly congratulated the Indian men's cricket team for their T20 World Cup victory, acknowledging the team's discipline, teamwork, and confidence.
'I was able to witness why he was successful. His dedication and discipline are what made him the greatest to have played the game.'
Harry Brook and Jacob Bethell were warned by the Cricket Regulator after a nightclub altercation in New Zealand, with Brook admitting he lied about the incident.
ICC Chairman Jay Shah has been named to the World Economic Forum's Young Global Leaders Class of 2026, recognising his influence in shaping the future of global cricket and his role in the sport's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
New Zealand reached the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after Pakistan crashed out despite a victory against Sri Lanka in a Group Two Super Eights match in Pallekele on Saturday.
Rehan Ahmed and Will Jacks' rapid 44-run partnership turned the game as England chased down a target of 160 with three balls to spare and beat New Zealand by four wickets in the T20 World Cup Super Eights in Colombo on Friday.
Sunil Narine, Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Cameron Green powered Kolkata Knight Riders to a win over Gujarat Titans, keeping KKR firmly alive in the IPL 2026 playoff race with their fifth victory in six games.
Unbeaten South Africa take on a dangerous New Zealand side in the T20 World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens, with the Proteas wary of complacency in the knockout stage.
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