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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

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

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

England 'not fearing anything' against India: Curran

England will take on the favourites and hosts in front of 35,000 fiercely partisan fans in Mumbai on Thursday, with a place in the final against South Africa or New Zealand at stake.
3 March 2026, 19:36 PM

West Indies, Zimbabwe unable to return from India due to Middle East airspace closures

West Indies failed to reach the semi-finals after Sunday's five-wicket loss to hosts India, while Zimbabwe were eliminated after losing all three of their Super Eights matches.
3 March 2026, 09:29 AM

Saif turns page on T20 WC, eyes ODI WC

Bangladesh batter Saif Hassan wants to move on from the disappointment of missing out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and focus on the upcoming ODI assignments, with qualification for the next year’s ICC ODI World Cup still on the line.
3 March 2026, 00:30 AM

BCB dismisses uncertainty over Pakistan ODI series

Pakistan are scheduled to arrive on March 9 to play three ODIs, beginning March 11 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.
2 March 2026, 19:43 PM

PCB fines entire squad after dismal T20 World Cup campaign: Reports

Each player has been penalised PKR 5 million (approximately US$18,000), according to ESPNcricinfo.
2 March 2026, 19:08 PM

‘Calm, composed and sublime’: Shastri lauds Sanju Samson’s special knock

Sanju Samson's magical innings of unbeaten 97 from 50 balls powered India into the semi-finals of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.
2 March 2026, 09:11 AM

Gayle backs West Indies to relive 2016 triumph in virtual quarter‑final

Former West Indies batter Chris Gayle has thrown his support behind his side ahead of today’s virtual semi‑final against India in the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup, drawing inspiration from one of the Caribbean’s most iconic victories in T20 World Cups.
1 March 2026, 15:48 PM

Pakistan cricket's lack of T20 evolution exposed by World Cup exit

Pakistan's shortcomings were laid bare during their lacklustre T20 World Cup campaign which ended Saturday when the team failed to reach the semi-finals.
1 March 2026, 13:15 PM

Jayasuriya to discuss coaching future after T20 World Cup exit

"I thought it was time to give it to someone else," Jayasuriya said.
1 March 2026, 10:08 AM

India-West Indies ‘quarterfinal’ today

Historically, the rivalry is evenly poised. In the last five head-to-head encounters, West Indies have won three, India two, with four of those victories coming while chasing.
1 March 2026, 09:56 AM

Jammu and Kashmir clinch maiden Ranji Trophy title after 67-year wait

"I cannot explain and I don't have any words. It is the biggest thing in my life," Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra said.
28 February 2026, 16:54 PM

Sobhana named ICC’s Women’s Player of the Month for January

Sobhana Mostary's stunning performance in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier has earned her the ICC Women's Player of the Month for January 2026.
28 February 2026, 15:34 PM

In-form Jacks points to skipper Brook as England’s World Cup catalyst

Will Jacks hailed Harry Brook’s impact as England’s white‑ball captain after their four‑wicket win over New Zealand on Friday secured top spot in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.
28 February 2026, 11:42 AM