When Allen clicks, even the best crumble

On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced an innings that showcased just how destructive the right-hander can be on his day. A closer look at his career, however, shows that such days have not been very common for the opener.
5 March 2026, 23:30 PM

India pile up 253-7 against England in T20 World Cup semifinal

Sanju Samson's scintillating 89 off 42 balls laid the platform for India to pile up a massive 253-7 against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday.
5 March 2026, 21:56 PM

Bangladesh recall Afif, Litton for Pakistan ODIs

Batter Afif Hossain has returned to the ODI setup while T20I captain Litton Das also made his comeback as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan at home, starting on March 11.
5 March 2026, 20:29 PM

Former Bangladesh coach Siddons named Sri Lanka women’s head coach

Siddons has experience coaching at the highest level as he served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men’s team from 2007 to 2011.
5 March 2026, 20:01 PM

Zadran replaces Rashid as Afghanistan T20I captain

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) said Zadran's appointment is in alignment for future build-up.
5 March 2026, 19:36 PM

South Africa won’t dwell on T20 World Cup exit, says Markram

Given their form going into Wednesday's T20 World Cup semifinal, South Africa expected to compete better against New Zealand but are philosophical about their nine-wicket defeat in a format where momentum can swing quickly.
5 March 2026, 16:45 PM

Fatherhood, sleep, T20 World Cup final: Henry's whirlwind journey

New Zealand's Matt Henry played a doting father to his new-born son back home and returned to help his team reach the T20 World Cup final, all in a space of five days.
5 March 2026, 16:00 PM

Semifinal hero Allen says NZ confidence high for final

Semifinal hero Finn Allen said New Zealand's thumping win over South Africa was a "huge confidence booster" ahead of going for their maiden T20 World Cup title in Sunday's final.
5 March 2026, 14:09 PM

History beckons India as England seek ‘perfect game’

India, bidding to become the first team to successfully defend the ICC T20 World Cup title, face an England side hoping to play a “perfect game” in their semifinal at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium today.
5 March 2026, 08:30 AM

No choke but 'walloping', South Africa coach says of T20 flop

2024 runners-up South Africa were unbeaten going into the knockout match in Kolkata.
5 March 2026, 00:59 AM

Allen blitz leads New Zealand to crushing win over S Africa and T20 WC final

Finn Allen smashed an unbeaten 100 off 33 balls as New Zealand romped to their target in only 12.5 overs.
4 March 2026, 22:56 PM

Jansen fifty lifts South Africa to 169-8 against New Zealand

Marco Jansen hit an unbeaten 55 to lift South Africa from a precarious 77-5 to 169-8 against New Zealand in the first semi-final of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday.
4 March 2026, 21:47 PM

Series win over Pakistan can lift Bangladesh in ICC ODI rankings

Bangladesh have a chance to climb to ninth in the International Cricket Council (ICC) ODI rankings if they beat Pakistan in the upcoming three-match series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur, scheduled from March 11 to 15.
4 March 2026, 21:29 PM

India are rightly favourites: Brook

Harry Brook conceded on Wednesday that India were favourites to win the T20 World Cup on home soil, but warned them that England's "perfect performance" was "just around the corner".
4 March 2026, 21:11 PM

Premier League deadlock raising concerns amid ODI-heavy year

While Shanto and others may be feeling the pangs of a lack of club cricket, no plans are yet in place to fill the vacuum in an important year for ODI challenges.
4 March 2026, 21:05 PM

Babar excluded as Pakistan name squad for Bangladesh ODIs

The squad includes six uncapped players: Abdul Samad, Maaz Sadaqat, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Saad Masood, Sahibzada Farhan and Shamyl Hussain.
4 March 2026, 16:42 PM

Perfect Proteas meet resilient Black Caps

With defending champions India taking on England in Mumbai a day later, the tantalising prospect of a rematch of the 2024 final looms large.
4 March 2026, 10:13 AM

Saif, Naim help Central Zone clinch second BCL one-day trophy

Saif Hassan and Mohammad Naim notched a 164-run stand for the second wicket to help Central Zone to a dominating five-wicket win over North Zone in the Bangladesh Cricket League final at Mirpur’s Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.
3 March 2026, 22:23 PM

'We back ourselves': Underdogs New Zealand eye T20 World Cup final

Underdogs New Zealand back themselves against anyone in "one-off games", declared captain Mitchell Santner Tuesday on the eve of their T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata.
3 March 2026, 22:08 PM

BCB set to stage four-day BCL before Pakistan Tests

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is planning to stage the four-day version of the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) in mid-April as part of preparations for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan.
3 March 2026, 21:49 PM