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Courtesy of espncricinfo.comHope, Peters and Ngidi help Capitals overcome Buttler scare
Chase, who was retired out tactically, bowled an immaculate final over to deny Buttler and DSG
We want to play T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka - Bangladesh's sports advisor
Asif Nazrul said the BCB would attempt to convince the ICC of the gravity of their security concerns in India
Shadab, Mirza, Abrar set up Pakistan's easy win in first T20I
Farhan's half-century ensured the chase was all but secured before his dismissal
Ellyse Perry retained by Birmingham Phoenix ahead of Women's Hundred 2026
Australia allrounder, who withdrew from WPL, to spend fifth season at the franchise
Harmanpreet prioritises 'winning mindset', coach Keightley looks to nurture domestic players
MI are gunning for their third WPL title in four seasons
Afridi set to recover from knee injury in time for T20 World Cup
Afridi's rehab has begun and he will start bowling from next week
Oliver Peake's last-ball six takes Renegades home in thriller
Renegades almost made a meal of the modest chase before Peake came to their rescue
Stokes suffers groin injury as Ashes workload takes its toll
Captain unlikely to feature on final day of series, having suffered right adductor issue
'It was always coming' - Bethell savours much-anticipated milestone at the SCG
"I came back a better cricketer," Jacob Bethell says of choosing the IPL over the Zimbabwe Test last year, which many thought would jeopardise his international career
Jacob Bethell vows to do all he can as England target 175 lead
With second new ball around the corner, centurion senses opportunity
Captains Shanaka and Agha in focus as Sri Lanka and Pakistan finetune World Cup preps
With both Sri Lanka and Pakistan set to play their entire group and Super Eights stages of the T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka, this series should help them get accustomed to the conditions
BCB: ICC willing to address concerns about playing T20 World Cup in India
The BCB statement did not specify whether Bangladesh would consider travelling to India or not
Brilliant Bethell hundred pushes SCG Test to fifth day but Australia on target for 4-1
The fourth day of the Ashes finale ended with England 119 ahead, but with only two second-innings wickets in hand
ICC to Bangladesh: play in India or forfeit points
The BCB, though, has claimed no such ultimatum has been relayed to them by the governing body
'It's more of a future thing' - why Glenn Phillips bats left-handed sometimes
Tactic has been "in the pipeline for a couple of years" to combat the ball turning away from him
Smith trumps du Plessis to help MI Cape Town win 12-overs-a-side shootout
They chased down 128 to win their first match in nine days against Joburg Super Kings
Ferguson, Henry may take paternity leave during T20 World Cup
The two pace bowlers are among a group of players recovering from injuries ahead of the tournament
Sher Malla gets maiden call-up in Nepal's squad for T20 World Cup
Rohit Paudel will lead the side with Dipendra Singh Airee as his deputy
ICC to meet with BCB over refusal to play T20 World Cup matches in India
The issue arose after the BCCI directed KKR to remove Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad
Vijay Hazare Trophy - Shreyas, Rinku, Siraj dazzle; modest outings for Rahul, Pant
Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul and Washington Sundar were also in action in round six of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Overton, Scott end Sydney Thunder's playoff hopes
Scott's unbeaten 49 took Strikers to 165 before Overton's three-for consigned Thunder to a fourth straight loss
Bangladesh to host Australia, India during packed home season
Pakistan, New Zealand and West Indies will also visit for various white- and red-ball series
Head and Smith centuries grind England in the SCG dirt
Head smashed 163 and Smith cruised to 129 not out as Australia built their lead to 134 by stumps with three wickets in hand
Bairstow and de Kock ace 177 chase in 14.2 overs
SEC claim a bonus point and go two points clear of JSK, who have a game in hand
Steyn questions Baartman's exclusion from T20 World Cup squad
The SA great has labelled Baartman "one of SA's best white-ball bowlers"
Lanning: Want to put 'my own spin on it' to help UP Warriorz move forward
Warriorz head coach Abhishek Nayar described Lanning as "the best mind in women's cricket"
Davies, Kerr take Sixers home in a low-scoring thriller
Defending 114, Heat had Sixers 56 for 7 before Davies and Kerr added 62 in an unbroken stand
Shreyas Iyer to captain Mumbai in remaining VHT league games
The India ODI vice-captain, who is returning to competitive cricket after recovering from a spleen injury, steps in for the injured Shardul Thakur
Stokes dismisses Labuschagne after heated exchange
The incident occurred late on day two, and culminated with the wicket of Australia's No. 3
Bangladesh bans IPL broadcast over Mustafizur row
Bangladesh government adopts strong stance "in public interest" after KKR released Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad on instructions from the BCCI
Root takes centre stage with 160 before Head's 91* leads response
England fail to capitalise on day one position and then struggle to make inroads with ball
Curran, bowlers lead Desert Vipers to maiden ILT20 title
After Sam Curran crashed an unbeaten 74, the bowlers shared the spoils to damage MIE's chase
'It sucks' - Swepson pleads for Australia spinners to be given a chance
The Queensland and Melbourne Stars legspinner believes something needs to be done about pitches
Raza four-for razes through MI Cape Town as Paarl Royals register huge win
It was defending champs MICT's fourth loss, and potentially leaves them needing favours to make the playoffs
Two retired outs and a tie: drama in New Zealand's Super Smash
For the first time in the history of men's T20 cricket, two batters were retired out in an innings
Lanning named UP Warriorz captain for WPL 2026
Lanning was signed for INR 1.9 crore in the WPL 2026 auction
Paris, Turner lift Perth Scorchers to second spot
Pope and Shamsi had shared seven wickets for Adelaide Strikers but their effort went in vain
Bangladesh refuse to travel to India for T20 World Cup
The BCB has cited concerns around "safety and well-being" of the players in a climate of deteriorating political ties between the two countries
Brown 84, Sutherland cameo seal Renegades' dramatic win in Melbourne derby
Sutherland took down Stoinis in the final over in front of the third-highest crowd in the BBL
Doctors hopeful of moving Damien Martyn out of ICU after 'miraculous' turnaround
"There is still some treatment and monitoring to go but it's looking positive," Adam Gilchrist says of Damien Martyn's condition
Player safety vs entertainment debate at SCG: Vaughan leads calls for change in 'mindset'
"Our game shoots itself in the foot time and time and time again," Jason Gillespie says, while Harry Brook "just sat around waiting for it to be called off"
Bangladesh bring back Taskin, drop Jaker from T20 World Cup squad
Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three matches in Kolkata and the last one in Mumbai, but are expected to write to the ICC to switch their matches to Sri Lanka
Root and Brook shine before afternoon gloom ends play early
Joe Root and Harry Brook shared an unbeaten 154-run stand before bad weather halted play with only 45 overs possible as Australia struggled in the absence of a spinner
Bangladesh look to move T20 World Cup matches from India amid Mustafizur row
BCB cites safety concerns with Sri Lanka a potential alternative host
Serial winners MI stand between well-rested Vipers and a maiden ILT20 title
An MI franchise - men or women - has never lost a T20 final since 2010, when CSK toppled Mumbai Indians in the IPL
Fast-forward Ashes reaches its final instalment with WTC points at stake
There is debate about what a 3-2 series result would mean for England while Usman Khawaja ends his Test career
KKR release Mustafizur from IPL 2026 squad following BCCI instructions
BCCI secretary says KKR will be allowed to bring in a replacement player for Mustafizur Rahman
Ward 90 trumps Warner 130* as Hurricanes top table
Sams gave Thunder a sniff in the chase before Chaudhary took the game away
Shreyas Iyer, Gill back in India's ODI squad for NZ series
Siraj also returns to the ODI set-up, having last played the format in October 2025 in Australia
Injury setback for Ferguson ahead of T20 WC; Milne back with a bang
Ferguson suffered a calf injury while playing for Desert Vipers in the ILT20
Erasmus to lead young-looking Namibia at T20 World Cup
The squad of 15 has a host of players with very little international experience, and will have Gary Kirsten collaborating with Craig Williams in the back room
Gill's return to Vijay Hazare Trophy delayed due to food poisoning
He is understood to be recovering well and is likely to play Punjab's match on January 6, against Goa
Shreyas Iyer could return to action on January 6 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy
India's ODI squad for the New Zealand series will be picked on Saturday
Australia will keep door open if Cummins can be ready for T20 World Cup Super Eights
Selection chief George Bailey is hoping Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are fit for the start of the T20 World Cup
'That was unfair' - Smith supports Khawaja on Perth preparation criticism
"He hates it, but we dropped him," Steven Smith says of leaving Usman Khawaja out of the team in the subcontinent - "maybe [it was] a blessing in disguise"
Pretorius, Baartman star as Paarl survive late scare to keep MICT winless
Linde and Rashid added 51 off 27 balls for the seventh wicket, but Paarl held on to take the thriller by one run
Azizul Hakim to lead Bangladesh at Under-19 World Cup
Zawad Abrar will be the vice-captain as Bangladesh made just one change to the side from the recent Under-19 Asia Cup
Rabada to lead strong South Africa pace attack at T20 World Cup
Quinton de Kock, who has made himself available to South Africa again, is in the squad, which also includes surprise picks Tony de Zorzi and Jason Smith
Cremer named in Zimbabwe's squad for T20 World Cup 2026
Muzarabani returns after missing the tri-series in Pakistan with a back injury
Seamers Mathulan, Seneviratne named in SL squad for U-19 World Cup
Vimath Dinsara will captain the side, and will have Kavija Gamage as his deputy
Sai Sudharsan sustains rib fracture, set to miss rest of the Vijay Hazare Trophy
Sudharsan sustained the injury while diving for a run against Madhya Pradesh
Bryant and Bartlett smash and grab brings down the Stars
The Melbourne side tasted defeat for the first time this BBL season
Stokes 'can't see' future as captain without McCullum
His words strengthen head coach's position after a botched Ashes campaign
Khawaja to retire from international cricket after SCG Ashes finale
Usman Khawaja will play his final Test at the SCG, the ground where his career started in early 2011
'Keep calm and keep a clear mind' - Gleeson the hero in SA20's first Super Over finish
"I just wanted to try and keep them guessing and have the batter thinking about two deliveries instead of just one," Richard Gleeson says after scripting Joburg Super Kings win
SCG curator 'really happy' with pitch for final Ashes Test
After events in Melbourne, all eyes will be on the surface that Adam Lewis creates with the weather set to play a key part
Matthew Potts set to make Ashes appearance at SCG
England have named a 12-man squad, and Shoaib Bashir, who also figures in it, might be the one to miss out in the end
Marsh, Hardie help Scorchers end Hurricanes' winning streak at home
Marsh emerged from a lean start to the BBL against Hurricanes who had previously won nine straight games at home
'Don't gaslight me' - Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping
Usman Khawaja feels he has been treated differently across his career because of his race and religion
Ferreira, Gleeson star in Super Kings' Super Over win over Super Giants
Ferreira first lit up Super Kings' death overs with the bat, then picked up a wicket with the ball before his direct hit as wicketkeeper took the game into the Super Over
Abbott and Babar help Sixers preserve winning streak over Renegades
The Melbourne side was beaten by their Sydney rivals for the 10th successive time
Sherfane Rutherford fires Pretoria Capitals to first win of season
Wihan Lubbe rebuilds after tricky start for visitors, leaving MICT with another mountain to climb
Connolly included in Australia's T20 World Cup squad; Owen, Dwarshuis omitted
Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David have all been included but will need to prove their fitness in the coming weeks
Miller's sixes turn tables to lift Royals off the bottom
Veteran rescues Paarl Royals from 35 for 4 and hands Sunrisers their first loss of the season
Chattogram dropped as venue for remainder of BPL season
Decision taken after BPL was postponed for two days following the death of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia
Aman Khan concedes 123 runs, the most in a men's List A game
The previous record was held by Arunachal's Mibom Mosu, who had given away 116 earlier this month
Chris Lynn, bowlers star in small chase as Strikers break New Year's Eve hoodoo
The batter, playing his 300th T20, hammered an unbeaten 41-ball 79 to take Strikers to their first win since 2018
Rashid Khan to lead Afghanistan at T20 World Cup 2026; Mujeeb, Farooqi back in squad
The same squad will play West Indies in three T20Is in UAE ahead of the big tournament in India and Sri Lanka
Afridi to return to Pakistan from the BBL after picking up knee injury
"Due to an unexpected injury, I have been called back by the PCB and will have to take a rehab," Shaheen Shah Afridi writes on his social media handle
Damien Martyn hospitalised with meningitis
The former batter, who played 67 Tests and 208 ODIs, was taken ill on Boxing Day
Rossouw 42, Subrayen three-for guide Super Kings home in low-scoring encounter
Subrayen's wickets restricted Super Giants to 86, a total that proved too little despite Super Kings' hiccup in the powerplay
Harmanpreet leads the way as India complete 5-0 sweep over SL
India were struggling at 77 for 5 before Harmanpreet's 43-ball 68 took India to a match-winning 175
Former SL Under-19 player Akshu Fernando dies after being in coma for years
He was struck by a train in December 2018 and had been on life support for much of the time since
Malinga to work with Sri Lanka in lead up to T20 World Cup
Although this is only a 40-day appointment, it is essentially a continuation of Malinga's work with key bowlers in the national set-up
BPL: December 30 games moved to January 4 following former PM Khaleda Zia's death
"The BPL Governing Council will issue a revised itinerary covering matches scheduled from 5 January 2026 onwards in due course," the board said
ICC gives 'satisfactory' rating to Eden Gardens pitch for India-South Africa Test
Neither team had passed 200 even once in a three-day Test defined by uneven bounce and sharp turn
Glenn Phillips brings out the switch cover drive
Playing in the Super Smash, he hit a four with this shot, and then a six over extra-cover while taking strike left-handed
Perry, Sutherland withdraw from WPL 2026 for personal reasons
Tara Norris will also miss the WPL for UP Warriorz to play for USA in the T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Archer and Tongue part of England's provisional squad for T20 World Cup
Jamie Smith, Jordan Cox and Saqib Mahmood have been axed from the provisional squad and the white-ball squads touring Sri Lanka
Turner's 99* helps Perth Scorchers jump to third spot
He helped revive Scorchers from 34 for 3 to 202 before Thunder collapsed in the chase
Shafali, Renuka close in on top five in ICC T20I rankings
Shafali has advanced four places among batters whereas Renuka went up eight spots on the bowlers' charts
Jatinder to lead Oman in T20 World Cup 2026; no place for Aamir Kaleem
Oman made five changes to their squad from the team that played in the Asia Cup earlier in the year
De Kock, Breetzke and Milne lead SEC to bonus-point victory
A middle-order collapse led to PC's downfall in a chase of 189
Mumbai Indians appoint Kristen Beams as spin-bowling coach
Beams will join head coach Keightley and bowling coach and mentor Goswami in the MI support staff
Wade for the win as Hurricanes do the double on Renegades
Ellis and Rishad restricted the visitors to 162 in Hobart to set up the victory
India look to cap off successful year with clean sweep over Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, meanwhile, would look to make India pay for their sloppy fielding before they sign off from the tour
ICC rates MCG Boxing Day Test pitch 'unsatisfactory'
The ICC has a four-tier pitch-rating system, with "unsatisfactory" in third place; the rating also means that the MCG will be handed a demerit point
Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test with hamstring injury
The fast bowler picked up the problem early in Australia's second innings at the MCG, meaning there will be at least one change for Sydney
Bhutan's Sonam Yeshey sets new T20I record with eight-wicket haul
Never before has a bowler picked up eight wickets in a T20, among men or women, in international matches or otherwise
Cummins, Hazlewood set to be included in Australia's T20 World Cup squad
Tim David is the other concern ahead of the tournament after picking up a hamstring injury which has ruled him out of the BBL