Three Afghan cricketers killed in attack: cricket board

Afghanistan have pulled out of a tri-nation series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka next month after three local cricketers were killed in an attack, the country’s cricket board said on Friday.

South Africa storm past Sri Lanka in rain-hit World Cup encounter

South Africa’s juggernaut rolled on in the Women’s World Cup as they crushed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a rain-marred contest in Colombo on Friday.

Healy’s heroics power Australia to record-breaking chase against India

Defending champions Australia chased down a mammoth 331 to beat India by three wickets with an over to spare in a pulsating Women’s World Cup clash in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Seales fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Fast bowler Jayden Seales of the West Indies has been fined 25 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the opening day of the second Test against India in New Delhi on Friday.

Sciver-Brunt’s historic century powers England to top spot

Nat Sciver-Brunt produced a captain’s knock of the highest order as her record-breaking fifth ICC Women’s World Cup hundred was the catalyst for England’s 89-run win over Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka dealt big injury scare against England in CWC25

The tournament co-hosts had to contend with skipper Chamari Athapaththu being forced off the pitch against England in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup.

Mlaba reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

South Africa spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup league match against India on Thursday.

England wary of Sri Lanka challenge in Colombo

As England look to climb to the top of the Cricket World Cup table, they face an eager Sri Lanka who have the ingredients for a tournament upset.

New Zealand get on the board with battling Bangladesh win

New Zealand were made to work for their first ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 win with a 100-run triumph over Bangladesh.

South Africa’s De Klerk stuns India in Women’s World Cup thriller

Nadine de Klerk produced a lower-order masterclass with an unbeaten 84 to steer South Africa to a three-wicket win over India in their Women’s World Cup thriller on Thursday.

How has Sri Lanka destroyed Matheesha Pathirana?

Having played in the most competitive franchise cricket league in the world - the Indian Premier League (IPL) even before his debut for Sri Lanka national team, Matheesha Pathirana was primed to be the next big thing in Sri Lankan pace bowling history, but fast forward two years he finds himself in a situation where he’d be incredibly lucky to be included in the squad for TWO World Cup.

Mooney ton rescues Australia in stunning World Cup win over Pakistan

A superb century from Beth Mooney dragged defending champions Australia back from the brink of disaster before they completed a crushing 107-run win over Pakistan in a Women’s World Cup clash in Colombo on Wednesday.

Bangladesh clubs to boycott matches over cricket board election

A group of leading cricket clubs announced Wednesday a boycott of all domestic competitions, alleging widespread irregularities and government interference during the recent election of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).

Rugby and Cricket Blacklisted

In what may be another alltalk and no action or more talk and less action scenario, Deputy Sports Minister Sugath Tillekaratne revealed that 67 toplevel sportsmen and women from 11 sports have been involved in using banned performance-enhancing substances.

Australia win Indoor World Cup in Sri Lanka

Australia’s players continued their dominance in the 12th Indoor Cricket World Cup as they made a clean sweep by winning all four titles, the Men’s Open, Women’s Open, Under-22 Boys and Under-22 Girls’ events at the Australia Sports Complex and the newly built U Pro Arena at Thalawathugoda in Sri Lanka.

Aminul Islam secures full term as BCB President; Ex-Captain Mashud joins board

Aminul Islam has been re-elected as President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), securing a full four-year term after serving in the role for the past four months. Former BCB president Faruque Ahmed and Shakhawat Hossain were elected unopposed as vice-presidents.

Brits century helps SA respond to England crushing

South Africa responded to their crushing defeat by England with an impressive six-wicket victory over New Zealand at the World Cup in Indore.

Sri Lanka v Australia Women’s World Cup game washed out

The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

Sri Lanka gets Julian Wood as batting coach

Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Saturday announced expanding its coaching team with the induction of Julian Wood, known for his power-hitting programme, and spin specialist Rene Ferdinands.

Sri Lanka Women look to end Australia’s unbeaten streak

Sri Lanka Women will be looking to bounce back when they face defending champions Australia in their second ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 match at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday.

Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026

Namibia and Zimbabwe have secured their places in the 20-team ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Smith and spinners send England to big win over South Africa

Linsey Smith and England’s spinners put South Africa to the sword in a comprehensive 10-wicket victory.

Australia retain Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after NZ T20 washout

Australia retained the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy after rain washed out the second Twenty20 against New Zealand on Friday with just two overs of play possible in Mount Maunganui.

Bangladesh cruise to win over Pakistan in Women’s World Cup

Bangladesh kicked off their Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign in style, cantering past Pakistan’s modest 129 with seven wickets and 18.5 overs to spare in Colombo on Thursday.

India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says Asian cricket boss

’’If they truly want it, they are welcome to come to the ACC office and collect it from me.’’

Australia power past New Zealand in Women’s Cricket World Cup

Australia beat New Zealand by 89 runs to kickstart their Women’s Cricket World Cup campaign on Wednesday in a one-sided affair between the two rivals.

Tamim Iqbal withdraws nomination from BCB elections

Former Bangladesh skipper Tamim Iqbal has withdrawn his candidature from the upcoming Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) election, scheduled for October 6.

Deepti, Amanjot fire as India crush Sri Lanka in Women’s World Cup opener

A splendid all-round display saw India launch their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign on the front foot, brushing aside Sri Lanka by 59 runs in the curtain-raiser in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Nepal skittle Windies for 83 in historic series win

West Indies suffered a new low as they were bowled out for just 83 to lose their T20 series with minnows Nepal in the United Arab Emirates.

Batters to watch at ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025

As the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 approaches, attention turns to those likely to be in contention for the top run scorer prize.