Beyond upsets, Dutch team chasing consistency: Bas de Leede
As India start their T20 World Cup title defence in less than 72 hours, one is tempted to look at Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir's working relationship which has been fantastic, at least so going by the results -- a whopping 31 wins in 39 games with a winning percentage of 79.48.
With stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan sidelined, it will be a test of character for the Salman Agha-led Pakistan side.
A preview of Group D in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, featuring South Africa, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates.
India has stated it will wait for the outcome of the elections in Bangladesh and the resulting mandate before addressing any existing issues. The country also affirmed its support for free, fair, inclusive, and credible elections in Bangladesh.
Scenes of joy unfolded in Palghar as Ayush Mhatre led India to a record sixth U-19 World Cup title, with family and friends celebrating the historic 100-run win over England.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla said that head coach Gautam Gambhir has a firm grip on the team and is popular among the players.
All-rounder Dasun Shanaka will lead a strong Sri Lankan side for the T20 World Cup, featuring key players including Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera and Charith Asalanka.
'Players and staff have been working hard and making many sacrifices to put the team in a great position to succeed in the tournament.'
Pakistan submit provisional World T20 Cup squad to ICC, announcement awaited.
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy reflects on years of waiting, breaking a Sir Richard Hadlee record and finally making his World Cup debut at 31.
Tilak Varma makes a comeback after a groin injury which forced him to miss the five-match T20I series against New Zealand.
Australia pace spearhead Pat Cummins says his injury-forced withdrawal from the T20 World Cup was also driven by a desire to be completely fit for the upcoming Test season.
Sanjay's 68, bowlers seal 31-run win as USA stay alive
ICC rejects BCB request, Bangladesh matches to be played in India as schedule
India Women to travel to South Africa for five-match T20I series
'There has been no gentlemanness in the game. There have been very rude, arrogant gestures on the field.'
A look at some of the major controversies in past World Cups.
Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year.
For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is being viewed as a defining leap rather than just another appearance for Nepal.
The tension between India and Pakistan's cricket teams resurfaced once again - this time at the Women's World Cup 2025 in Colombo
The International Cricket Council has officially informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board that it has been replaced by Scotland in T20 World Cup 2026.
Pakistan captain Shan Masood gave a vote of confidence to his country's controversial policy of preparing slow, spinning wickets for home Tests, even after it backfired on Thursday and they lost the second Test to South Africa.
Shaheen Shah Afridi's availability could be crucial for the team's chances in the upcoming T20 World Cup.
'We cannot deny that Pakistan also played brilliantly.'
The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.
Bangladesh's appeal to the ICC Dispute Resolution Committee against hosting T20 World Cup matches in India cannot be heard under ICC rules, with Scotland kept on standby as a possible replacement team.
The Pakistan Cricket Board in a bid to attract more crowds to the Test match have for the first time announced free entry for several enclosures.
Respect over rivalry? India-Pakistan face-off awaits
The sesquicentenary of 'Vande Mataram' was the overriding theme of the ceremonial event held at the Vijay Chowk and presided over by President Droupadi Murmu, who arrived at the venue in a traditional buggy to the sound of bugles, adding a ceremonial grace to the occasion.
Team India got down to business with a high-energy practice session in Dubai on Wednesday.
Gambhir Leads Chorus as Cricket Fraternity Hails India's Triumph
Bangladesh continue to be firm on their stand that they will not travel to India for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Defending champions India have unveiled a well-rounded 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup
This is the first time since the league was launched in 2016 that the board will be directly running a franchise, raising questions over this move which could endanger the reputation of the PSL as a brand.
'This measure aims to manage workload and ensure peak performance for national duties.'
Former wicketkeeper Saba Karim believes the recent Asia Cup row will have a cascading effect on India's ICC Women's World Cup match against Pakistan in Colombo, but said Harmanpreet Kaur's side will not be overly concerned about "outside noise" as the gulf between the two sides is too vast.
Women's World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo called off due to rain.
On paper, Pakistan are no match for South Africa even though Fatima Sana's team did win an ODI in the bilateral series that served as a dress rehearsal for the World Cup.
Abhishek Sharma blasted a half-century from 14 balls -- the second fastest by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.
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