Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.
Pakistan coach Mike Hesson credits Ishan Kishan's blistering 77 as the turning point in India's 61-run T20 World Cup win in Colombo, urges team to bounce back.
Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.
The One-Day International format will struggle for survival and relevance after the 2027 World Cup once its bonafide greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma decide to call time, says former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.
Sachin Tendulkar lauded the Namibia cricket team
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.
Images from the ICC T20 World Cup Group B match between Scotland and Namibia on Friday.
United Arab Emirates finished runner-up to the U.S. to claim the second spot in the qualifier.
Tariq is different from other spinners but Abhishek can help tackle him: Harbhajan
Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.
Lots to look forward to in Indian sports as packed 2026 calender awaits
In this rivalry, numbers fade and national pride takes centre stage.
Quinton de Kock has reversed his retirement from ODI cricket and has been named in both the ODI and T20I squads for the Pakistan tour.
Canada, though coming off a defeat to the USA, will be buoyed by their 10-wicket victory over Ireland in the 2019 T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between England and Namibia in Antigua on Saturday.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are expected to return to international duties in June when India host Afghanistan for a three-match ODI series.
Australia spinner Adam Zampa said he withdrew from the Indian Premier League (IPL) because he felt drained after last year's heavy schedule and that he wanted to be rested ahead of the Twenty20 World Cup in June.
Images from the T20 World Cup Group B match between Oman and England in Antigua on Friday.
India will open their campaign against a yet-to-be-confirmed opponent (qualifier) on December 12 before their match against Pakistan on December 14. They will play another qualifier on December 16.
We can't leave a question in exam because it is out of syllabus: SKY on Pak spinner Usman Tariq
'When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us.'
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.
Keeps Namibia in hunt for Super 12.
Images from the the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Afghanistan and Namibia, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.
England's torrid run in the 50-over format has plunged to alarming depths after they lost their first ODI series to South Africa since 1998.
After the results of the Africa Qualifier, the slots for the 20 participating teams have been filled.
Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.
"There is no plan to remove Gautam Gambhir": Rajeev Shukla quashes reports of change in Test coach
England will need to defeat Namibia in their last league match and hope that Scotland lose to Australia.
England will be keen to overcome a lack of ideal preparation due to rain and hit the ground running when they face Scotland in their T20 World Cup opener
Australia might be forced to use support staff as substitute fielders in the T20 World Cup warm-up games.
After rain-marred ICC T20 World Cup preparation, England pacer Mark Wood insisted that the Three Lions will make 'no excuses' and said few players are gaming to get more runouts at the Oval to boost their confidence.
Australian chair of selectors George Bailey said Fraser-McGurk and Short made "compelling cases" for selection, and provide better than adequate cover should squad members go down during the tournament.
Batter George Munsey believes Scotland's recent exploits mean they will be seen as a force to be reckoned with at the ICC Men's World Cup Qualifier.
Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav are in contention for the ICC men's Player of the Month award for September, while Smriti Mandhana has been shortlisted for the women's award.
Australia will need their top order to fire against New Zealand's disciplined attack and persist with four specialist bowlers.
Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.
'Australia skipper Marsh not ready to bowl for start of World Cup'
Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia
Rain forced abandonment of the T20 World Cup clash between England and Scotland here on Tuesday with both teams sharing a point each.
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