The ICC and PCB are engaged in back-channel communications as the global governing body tries to find a way for its showpiece group match at the 2026 T20 World Cup between Pakistan and India to go ahead. That resolution has been the subject of calls and meetings between Imran Khwaja, the ICC deputy chair, and…
Even as that question hangs heavy like the thick and suffocating Mumbai smog over the T20 World Cup 2026, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav said his team will travel to Colombo whether the match happens or not. “(Our) Mindset is pretty clear,” Suryakumar said at the captains’ media briefing on Thursday in Mumbai. “We did not…
“There are three other games. The fans can come and watch those. I’m sure it will be exciting. Don’t worry (grins).” Pakistan captain Salman Agha has just been asked what his message is to Sri Lankan fans who will no longer have an India vs Pakistan match to look forward to in Colombo. The lead-in…
Seam bowler Fergus O’Neill has signed a two-year deal with Sydney Sixers amid reports he could also be lured from Victoria to New South Wales for state cricket. O’Neill, 25, moves from Melbourne Renegades where he had come off contract at the end of the recent season, having played just two matches, and has been…
The Sheffield Shield resumes on Thursday after the BBL break. Victoria are strong favourites to host the final in late March with the race on to join them. Victoria vs Queensland Runaway leaders Victoria are missing a number of key players for the visit of second-placed Queensland but will still be able to field a…
Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistani Prime Minister, has said Pakistan’s decision to boycott the game against India at the men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was a show of solidarity with Bangladesh, after their removal from the tournament. It is the first time any official from either the Pakistan state or the PCB has publicly touched upon…
Lynn spent two seasons with Northants in 2022 and 2023, hitting three centuries, and their coach Darren Lehmann tried to re-sign him towards the end of the group stage of last year’s edition. But Lynn had already agreed a deal with Hampshire, and scored 108 not out against his old club to eliminate them on…
Zalmi, Qalandars, Gladiators and Kings have retained four players each, while United have retained three. The two new teams, Sialkot Stallionz and Hyderabad, will make their retentions by February 7. The auction, the first ever in PSL history, will take place on February 11. Accompanying Babar at the Zalmi will be Sufiyan Muqeem (Diamond), Abdul…
Speaking after England’s T20 whitewash victory over Sri Lanka, McCullum confirmed he wished to remain as head coach going into the Test summer and that he considers Brook to be an “outstanding” leader on the field, with “work to do” off it. Of the night out in Wellington, which resulted in Brook being punched by…
Toss Afghanistan U-19 chose to bat vs India U-19 Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat in the semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup. They made one change, bringing in fast bowler Khatir Stanikzai in place of Aqil Khan. Stanikzai has played all but the last Super Sixes game and comes back in, replacing…