England captain Harry Brook acknowledges underestimating opponents in the group stage of the T20 World Cup and anticipates a stronger showing in the Super 8s, starting with their match against Sri Lanka.
Schutt (3/12) also equalled South Africa's Shabnim Ismail's record scalp of 43 wickets across all editions of T20 World Cup.
'Will President Dissanayake calibrate his foreign policy taking into account India's immediate security concerns? We need to watch.'
Hardik Pandya celebrated girlfriend Mahieka Sharma's 25th birthday with a romantic post on social media on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
With Sri Lanka's cricket team performing better under Sanath Jayasuriya, he is all set to get a contract extension.
BCCI could opt for a neutral venue with Pakistan unlikely to travel to India.
Hosts Sri Lanka started their campaign in the Women's T20 Asia Cup on a positive note
"Operation Sagar Bandhu ' Humanitarian Assistance. In the wake of the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah across Sri Lanka, India swiftly launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to bolster relief efforts," the Indian Air Force said in a post on X on Saturday.
Earlier in the day, Nigeria ended their campaign with a thrilling six-run victory over Ireland.
'Hasaranga said it is in the best interest of Sri Lanka Cricket'
England all-rounder Liam Dawson says the team is confident despite a mixed group-stage campaign in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the strength of their spin attack.
Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.
Images from the Group D T20 World Cup fixture between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in Dallas on Friday.
Off-spinner Nishan Peiris picked up a six-wicket haul on debut as Sri Lanka crushed New Zealand by an innings and 154 runs.
Pakistan has deployed army and paramilitary forces to protect Sri Lanka's cricket team after a deadly suicide bombing in Islamabad raised security concerns during their ongoing tour, the interior minister said on Thursday.
New Zealand, led by Mitchell Santner, look to seal a T20 World Cup semi-final berth as their spin attack prepares to challenge Harry Brook's England in a crucial Super Eight clash in Colombo.
A dominant 2-0 series win over New Zealand has elevated Sri Lanka to the third position in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.
Marcus Stoinis calls Yuvraj Singh a mentor and praises his elegance and power, while Australia look to salvage pride after crashing out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
Travis Head was named as Australia's captain against Ireland, while left-hander Matt Renshaw made his T20 World Cup debut.
Gus Atkinson scored a superb maiden century as England's lower order collected quick runs against a ragged Sri Lanka bowling attack to post 427
Josh Hazlewood will not travel for Australia's early T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka as he continues injury rehabilitation in Sydney.
The 56-year-old served as the India batting coach from September 2019 to July 2024. He is a BCCI level 3 coach.
The ongoing T20 World Cup has broken all broadcasting records with viewership surpassing 500 million, the highest ever in the tournament's history, according to ICC chairman Jay Shah.
New Zealand captain Tim Southee said playing two Tests at Galle, known as a spinner's paradise, was always going to be challenging.
Darren Sammy: 'We are most people's second favourite team, but we're playing against their favourite.'
New Zealand want to leave nothing to chance in battle to reach T20 World Cup semis
Sri Lanka put themselves in a good position on the third day of the opening Test against New Zealand after Dimuth Karunaratne and Dinesh Chandimal made half-centuries but the hosts lost some of their momentum to reach 237-4 at stumps in Galle on Friday.
New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell says Kiwis focus on winning 'little moments' as they prepare for South Africa semi-final showdown.
Seamer Dane Paterson took a career-best 5-71 and Temba Bavuma was unbeaten on 48 as South Africa closed the third day
Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand will embrace their tag as Indian fans' 'second favourite team' as they face must-win Super Eight clashes against Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup.
Zimbabwe's stand-in skipper Sikandar Raza celebrates his team's stunning victory over Australia in the T20 World Cup, attributing the win to the team's culture, unity, and environment.
Former skipper Mahela Jayawardene has stepped down from his position as consultant coach of Sri Lanka with immediate effect, the country's cricket board (SLC) said on Wednesday.
Harry Brook admits he feared losing the England captaincy after a New Zealand incident as the team prepares for ODIs and T20Is in Sri Lanka.
The second match of the series will be played at Lord's, starting from August 29 and the final Test match of the series will take place at Kennington Oval on September 6.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza says his team's unbeaten T20 World Cup group-stage run has earned global respect, as they prepare to face India, West Indies and South Africa in the Super Eights.
Sri Lankan batter Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test -- the second and final Test against Australia, starting in Galle on Thursday.
England captain Harry Brook expresses confidence in his team's ability to defeat India in the T20 World Cup semifinal, highlighting their resilience and the potential of their top-order batters.
Sri Lanka are building a robust all-round Twenty20 side with a rich blend of youngsters and experienced players as they dream of winning the 2026 World Cup on home soil, former white-ball captain Dasun Shanaka has said.
Sakshi Singh Dhoni's over-the-top excited reaction became a huge hit with the fans on social media during the T20 World Cup semi-final between India and England at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Thursday.
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