14-year-old Sooryavanshi rewrites history with 175 in U19 World Cup Final

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi produced a sensational 175 off just 80 balls to power India to a historic 411/9 against England in the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 final in Harare, rewriting multiple tournament records in a stunning display of power hitting.

T20 World Cup 2026 Begins with Spectacular Mumbai Showcase

The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will burst into life on Saturday evening with a high-energy Opening Ceremony at Mumbai’s iconic Wankhede Stadium, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament before co-hosts India face the USA.

Politics leave Pakistan no room for error at T20 World Cup

Captain Salman Agha warned Friday that his Pakistan team must bring their ’’A-game’’ to the T20 World Cup to reach the knockout stages after forfeiting their group match against India.

England captain Stokes suffers facial injury after being hit by ball

England Test captain Ben Stokes suffered a facial injury after being hit by a ball while coaching Durham’s academy.

Sri Lanka urge Pakistan to reconsider India game boycott

Sri Lanka’s cricket board on Thursday asked Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott their first-round encounter with arch-rival India in the T20 World Cup co-hosted by the island.

Snooker legend Virgo dies aged 79

John Virgo, the snooker legend, has died at the age of 79; Virgo’s most notable victory was in the final of the 1979 UK Championship, where he defeated Terry Griffiths; he was also co-host of the Big Break television show

Spin-heavy Pakistan hit form, but India boycott risks early T20 exit

Pakistan’s spin-heavy squad are in winning form ahead of the T20 World Cup, but a controversial decision to forfeit their marquee clash against India could still trigger another early exit.

Group B Preview: Co-hosts’ big opportunity at T20 World Cup

Group B promises a tight contest as Australia and co-hosts Sri Lanka look to navigate a tricky pool packed with rising challengers.

Arsenal reach EFL Cup final as Havertz goal beats Chelsea

Arsenal took a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 as they beat Chelsea to reach the Carabao Cup final.

Bethell’s 4-11 seals England 3-0 sweep over Sri Lanka in World Cup warm-ups

Jacob Bethell delivered a sensational late spell as England edged Sri Lanka by 12 runs to complete a 3-0 clean sweep in the T20 World Cup warm-up series.

Rew century leads England into ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup final

Thomas Rew’s century led England to a 27-run victory over Australia and a place in the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 final.

Pakistan calls for new global cricket body, says ICC ‘hostage to Indian political interests’

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif called for a new global cricket governing body on Tuesday, saying that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has become hostage to Indian political interests amid a fresh row between the neighbors ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.

Sri Lanka Men’s squad announced for T20 World Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Panel has selected a 15-member Sri Lanka Men’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Shehan Jayasuriya joins USA for 2026 T20 World Cup

Former Sri Lanka international Shehan Jayasuriya has been named in the USA’s squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, a week after scoring his 14th first-class century in Sri Lanka.

Curran hat-trick stifles Sri Lanka in strong T20WC audition

Sam Curran was thrilled to claim a rare hat-trick as England registered a win over Sri Lanka just days out from the start of the T20 World Cup.

Ex-MCC president fined for discriminatory comments

Former Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president Phillip Hodson has been fined for offensive and discriminatory comments he made at an after-dinner speech when he was deputy chair at Yorkshire.

Archer named in England side for first T20

Fast bowler Jofra Archer has been named in England’s team to face Sri Lanka in the first T20 match after recovering from injury.

Sri Lanka boosts T20 World Cup security with eye on India–Pakistan games

Sri Lanka will deploy elite armed units to protect teams at next month’s T20 World Cup, part of enhanced security measures with a special emphasis on matches between perennial rivals India and Pakistan, officials have told AFP.

Sri Lanka keep semis hopes intact at U19 World Cup

A powerful display ensured that the second semi-final spot from Group 1 of the Super Six remains up for the grabs.

Stabbed Chelsea fan shocked by Naples attack

A Chelsea supporter has described his ’’shock’’ after being stabbed and taken to hospital before Wednesday’s Champions League match against Napoli in Italy.

Sri Lanka face must-win U19 World Cup Clash as Semi-Final Race Heats Up

Sri Lanka’s Under-19 team will face South Africa in a crucial Super Six clash today, with their semi-final hopes still alive in the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026.

Pakistan face Australia with T20 World Cup participation uncertain

Pakistan take on Australia in a three-match Twenty20 international series starting in Lahore from Thursday, despite doubts over their participation in next month’s World Cup in cricket’s shortest format.

Sri Lanka Announce T20I Squad: Shanaka Captain, Pavan Included

Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series, with Dasun Shanaka set to lead the side as captain.

Bangladesh Slam ICC Over 'Unfair' U19 WC Scheduling After Exit

The Bangladesh vs ICC conflict escalates as the Under-19 team criticises the ICC for an unfair travel schedule.

Sri Lanka T20 team owner sentenced over match-fixing

A Sri Lankan court handed the British owner of a Premier League team a four-year suspended sentence on Wednesday over match-fixing in the domestic T20 cricket tournament, a judicial official told AFP.

Brook blitz ends Sri Lanka’s unbeaten home run, England clinch series

Harry Brook’s blistering 57-ball hundred proved the difference as England romped to a famous 53-run victory over Sri Lanka on Tuesday to clinch the series and end the hosts’ five-year-long unbeaten ODI home run.

Bradman cap fetches record price at auction

A baggy green cap worn by Donald Bradman fetched A$460,000 (US$319,000) at public auction in Australia on Monday, a record price for a cap worn by the Australian cricket legend.

Sri Lanka announce six-game tour of the West Indies

Sri Lanka have announced a six-match tour of the West Indies with matches played across February and March 2026.

Brook criticises 'worst ever' pitch after ODI win

England captain Harry Brook criticised the pitch used for the second one-day international against Sri Lanka in Colombo, calling it ’’probably the worst’’ he had ever played on.

LIVE Updates: SL vs ENG 2nd ODI – Steady Root helps England level ODI series in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka vs England 2nd ODI Highlights: Joe Root starred with bat and ball to help England beat Sri Lanka by five wickets and level their ODI series.