Former umpire 'Dickie' Bird dies aged 92

Former Test umpire Harold ’’Dickie’’ Bird, one of the most famous officials of his era, has died at the age of 92, Yorkshire County Cricket Club announced on Tuesday.

Pakistan stay alive in Asia Cup with win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan kept their Asia Cup campaign alive with a hard-fought five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a Super Four clash in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka’s Flaws Laid Bare as Losses Trigger Shake-Up

Sri Lanka walk into Abu Dhabi on Tuesday with no safety net left. Their Super Four clash against Pakistan is, in every sense, a must-win. Another slip, and their hold on the Asia Cup T20 crown will be gone.

Just not cricket: how India-Pakistan tensions spill onto the pitch

India and Pakistan’s refusal to shake hands during their Asia Cup cricket matches bent the code of the so-called ’’gentleman’s game’’, as sport once again served as a proxy battlefield.

No handshakes again in heated India-Pakistan T20

India and Pakistan’s players did not shake hands again as India comfortably won the sides’ feisty second meeting at the Asia Cup by six wickets in Dubai.

Sri Lanka’s big gamble backfires

Sri Lanka are certainly down, but they are still not out.

Hridoy and Hassan steer Bangladesh past Sri Lanka at Asia Cup

Half-centuries by Towhid Hridoy (58) and Saif Hassan (61) powered Bangladesh to an exciting four-wicket win in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup against former champions Sri Lanka in Dubai on Saturday.

Wellalage returns for Sri Lanka’s Asia Cup 2025 Clash vs Bangladesh

Sri Lanka will look to extend their unbeaten run into the Super Four when they face Bangladesh in the Asia Cup 2025 opener on Saturday (20).

India beat valiant Oman in Asia Cup T20

World champions India overcame a gutsy Oman team to win the last group match of the Asia Cup by 21 runs on Friday and stay unbeaten in the T20 tournament.

Wellalage to rejoin team ahead of super four clash

Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the national squad tomorrow morning (19) ahead of their Super Four clash against Bangladesh in the UAE, Sri Lanka Cricket announced.

’’I’ll be there like a father’’ – Sanath to Dunith

Sri Lanka Cricket coach and former captain Sanath Jayasuriya shared a heartfelt message following the passing of Suranga Wellalage, father of rising cricket star Dunith Wellalage.

“It’s our time to shine”: Athapaththu

Playing at a World Cup isn’t something you get to do every day, and it is an opportunity that we will not take for granted.

Dunith Wellalage’s father passes away during Asia Cup match

Suranga Wellalage, father of Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage, passed away in Colombo after suffering a cardiac arrest. On the same day his father died, Dunith took the field for Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup encounter against Afghanistan.

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh reach Asia Cup Super Fours

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan to qualify for the Asia Cup Super Four stage, eliminating their opponents in the process.

Nabi’s late blitz lifts Afghanistan to 170 after Thushara’s magic

Mohammad Nabi produced a stunning late assault to rescue Afghanistan, smashing 49 runs in the last two overs to power his side to 170. The highlight was a breathtaking 32-run 20th over, showcasing the veteran’s big-hitting prowess at the death.

Sri Lanka can Qualify with Win or NRR Edge

Group B goes down to the wire as Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan on September 18. A win guarantees Sri Lanka a Super Four spot, but net run rate could also decide the outcome. Bangladesh’s fate hangs in the balance, making this a high-stakes clash.

Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup

Pakistan set up another politically charged showdown with arch-rivals India at the Asia Cup after defeating the United Arab Emirates by 41 runs in Dubai on Wednesday.

The Night Cricket Died

Today cricket is no longer the gentleman’s game, but another form of sport in the hands of the International Cricket Council (ICC) that is now under Indian influence to do as it pleases and the catastrophic results are now showing.

Pakistan v UAE Asia Cup match delayed amid India handshake row

Pakistan’s Asia Cup match with the United Arab Emirates was delayed by at least one hour on Wednesday as the fallout rumbles on from a handshake row with arch-rivals India.

Asia Cup 2025 - Points Table

The last match, to be played between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan at Abu Dhabi, will now determine which two among these two sides and Sri Lanka will go through to the Super Fours.

Nuwan Climbs to No.6 in ICC T20I Bowling Rankings

Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has made significant progress in the ICC Men’s T20I Bowling Rankings, rising six places to secure the No.6 position.

Asia Cup 2025 - Points Table

Updated team rankings and net run rate after Sri Lanka and UAE win against Hong Kong and Oman.

Nissanka fifty helps SL edge sloppy HK in a thriller

Sri Lanka were made to work much harder than they would have liked before sealing a nervy four-wicket win over Hong Kong China in their second Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium last night.

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare in Dubai; Snuryakumar’s men proceed to next round as UAE beat Oman

UAE beat Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi in the first of the twin Asia Cup clashes on Monday (15). The result meant that India secured a place in the Super Four with a match in hand while making the UAE-Pakistan clash on September 17 a virtual knockout.

PCB threatens Asia Cup pullout over referee handshake row

The board accuses referee Andy Pycroft of neglecting duties as India-Pakistan handshake row sparks major tournament dispute

Teams confirmed for T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Nepal

Papua New Guinea won the final spot at next year’s Global Qualifier, with 10 teams chasing a place at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England and Wales.

Strong Sri Lanka face struggling Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka will look to build on their perfect start in Asia Cup when they take on a struggling Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday.

Asia Cup 2025 points table:

India qualified for the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup 2025 after winning their first two match in a comprehensive manner. India won their first match of the competition by thrashing UAE followed by a win against arch-rivals Pakistan.

No handshakes as India beat Pakistan in Asia Cup T20

India beat Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met for the first time since a military conflict between them in May, but tensions simmered after the match as India’s players left the field without shaking hands.

Asia Cup 2025 points table:

Defending champions in the T20 format, Sri Lanka now head to Dubai for their next clash against Hong Kong on Monday.