Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
Ahead of their T20I World Cup opener against Ireland on Wednesday in Colombo, Australia have received a major boost with captain Mitchell Marsh confirming the availability of seamer Nathan Ellis, who is now available for the side after completing his recovery from a hamstring injury. Ellis, a key bowler for Australia in the absence of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, who have been ruled out of the tournament, has ticked all…
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has welcomed Pakistan's decision to reverse their earlier boycott and play India in their highly anticipated T20I World Cup group stage match, scheduled to be played on February 15 in Colombo. Madan Lal said if Pakistan had not ended their boycott, then the 'charm' of the World Cup would have diminished without this rollicking battle. The former Indian cricketer also pointed out that Pakistan heading into the match against…
South Africa and Pakistan Women are all set to lock horns in a three-match T20I series starting on February 10 at Senwes Park. The series marks Pakistan’s first bilateral tour of South Africa since 2021 and comes at a crucial time for both sides as they begin shaping their squads for the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in June in England & Wales. With the World Cup on the horizon, this series provides a valuable platform for both…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the central contracts for the 2025–26 season , covering the period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. In the latest list, there have been notable movements across grades in both the men’s and women’s teams. Indian stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been moved down to Grade B following their retirement from Test cricket last year. Their…
Pakistan have confirmed that they will take the field against arch-rivals India in their much-anticipated T20 World Cup match scheduled for Sunday, February 15, in Colombo. The decision, announced by the Pakistani government late Monday night, brings an end to days of uncertainty that had placed the showdown under a cloud. The reversal follows an earlier boycott stance adopted by Pakistan in response to a controversial sequence of decisions…
The 12th match of the ongoing T20I World Cup will feature the clash between Pakistan and the USA on Tuesday in Colombo, with Pakistan eyeing back-to-back wins after overcoming the Netherlands in their opening clash on 7th February. Pakistan, however, will head into this match with more than just two points at stake, as they have memories of an infamous defeat against the USA in the 2024 edition of the tournament. Back in 2024, during their World…
In the 11th match of the ongoing T20I World Cup , New Zealand will be facing the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. New Zealand, buoyed by their enthralling victory over Afghanistan, are riding high on confidence as they take on a rapidly improving United Arab Emirates. New Zealand's victory against Afghanistan was not just convincing but historic. Chasing down 183, New Zealand registered their…
Australian legend Ricky Ponting and former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri have shared their views on Babar Azam’s recent struggles, giving thoughtful perspectives on the superstar performer. Babar’s latest outing at the ongoing T20 World Cup 2026 opener gave a peek into his current dilemma. Chasing a modest target against the Netherlands, Pakistan secured a three-wicket win, but Babar Azam endured an uncomfortable stay at the crease. He managed 15 off 18…
South Africa and Canada are set to head into match 9 of the ongoing T20 World Cup on Monday in Ahmedabad in a Group D clash that is hugely significant for both teams. It will be the first time the two sides face each other in the T20 format, with both teams carrying contrasting narratives. For South Africa, the tournament is a perpetual tale of unfinished business. The scars of the last T20 World Cup final are still fresh, where they came close to lifting…
New Zealand began their T20 World Cup campaign on a blistering note, registering a commanding five-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their opening encounter on Sunday in Chennai. Chasing a challenging target, New Zealand’s innings did not begin smoothly following the loss of explosive opener Finn Allen for one run and the dismissal of Rachin Ravindra for 0 that put New Zealand under pressure early on. However, opener Tim Seifert…
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed a timely boost for the national side, announcing that all-rounder Washington Sundar will join the squad in Delhi ahead of their next game against Namibia on February 12. Sundar has been on the sidelines since suffering a side strain during the first ODI against New Zealand last month. The injury forced him out of action for the remainder of the series. In his absence, the team management brought in Ayush Badoni…
India began their T20 World Cup campaign on a positive note, registering a comfortable 29-run victory over the USA in their opening match on Saturday in Mumbai. Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav emerged as the standout performer, anchoring the innings with a superb unbeaten knock under pressure. Asked to bat, India endured a nightmare start, with the top order collapsing early and leaving the scoreboard reading a worrying 46 for 4 at the end of the powerplay.
