IPL 2024 Dates Are Out, WPL To Be Hosted In Single State; Check The Details

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return for its second edition, scheduled to take place from February 22 to March 17. In a significant move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to host the entire tournament in a single state. This move, as explained by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, is aimed at simplifying the logistics for this year’s event.

Anushka shines in Moratuwa SC’s title win

A fine knock of 70 on 89 balls inclusive of nine boundaries and two sixes by Anushka Perera helped Moratuwa SC record a 21 runs win on the D/L/ method against Saracens SC in the final of the SLC Premier Tier ‘B’ limited over cricket tournament played at the SSC Grounds today.

Ton-up Avishka puts SSC in command

Avishka Fernando and Shevon Daniel shone on day one against Police SC in the final of the Major Club three-day cricket tournament played at the NCC Grounds today.

Air Force emerge Women’s L/O champions

Air Force SC emerged champions of the Women’s Invitational limited over cricket tournament when they recorded a close 10-run win on the D/L method over Army SC Ladies in the final played at the BRC Grounds today.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of next match after injuring forearm in Brisbane

Glenn Maxwell is the biggest star of the Big Bash, but his ongoing presence is under a cloud after some scan results.

Honoured to be Sydney Cricket Ground’s Life-member, says Steve Waugh

The Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) inducted 12 new life members and the list includes three of Australia’s greatest cricket captains, Belinda Clark, Mark Taylor and Steve Waugh. They were recognised for feats on the field and significant ongoing contributions off it.

Batsman obliterates world record with 43-ball 193, bowler allows over 36 an over in T10 madness

A batsman in the European Cricket Series has smashed the record books with a sensational 193 from just 43 balls in a T10 match.

W, 0, W, 0, W: Mohammad Amir Turns Back The Clock With Devastating T10 League Spell

Former Pakistan left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir produced a devastating spell of bowling during the ongoing T10 League.

Vibrant new brand identity revealed for ICC T20 World Cups

The pinnacle of international cricket just got a vibrant makeover as the ICC T20 World Cup’s new brand identity was launched on Thursday, 7 December.

Who’s going to be the most expensive overseas buy at the WPL auction?

Chamari Athapaththu is a favourite in this race, but faces stiff competition from the likes of Annabel Sutherland and Danni Wyatt

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur given rare 'obstructing the field' out

Bangladesh’s Mushfiqur Rahim became only the second batsman in Test history dismissed for obstructing the field in Wednesday’s second match against New Zealand in Dhaka.

Former South Africa skipper hints at return for T20 World Cup

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has revealed he is considering a comeback to international cricket in time for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Pakistan stars revel in historic series victory

Pakistan women created history on Tuesday by recording a win in the second T20I against New Zealand to seal a rare away series win.

Maxwell eyes off shock red-ball return for World Test Championship series

Limited-overs specialist Glenn Maxwell has not given up hope of making a return to Test cricket and is eyeing off an away series on the sub-continent at the end of the current ICC World Test Championship cycle as his best opportunity to do so.

Royal’s Sineth Jayawardena to lead Sri Lanka

The selectors of Sri Lanka Cricket have selected Sineth Jayawardena of Royal College Colombo to lead the 15-member Sri Lanka Under-19 team for the forthcoming ACC Men’s U19 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held from December 8–17 in three venues in Dubai.

ICC and Amazon Announce a Four-Year Deal for Prime Video to Be the Home of ICC Cricket in Australia

Prime Video announced as the home of ICC cricket in Australia until the end of 2027, with every World Cup, World Test Championship Final, and Champions Trophy match streamed exclusive and live

Plenty of new faces in South Africa’s squads for India series

South Africa have named their squads for the multi-format home series against India, beginning 10 December.

Hope guides West Indies past England in 1st ODI

Shai Hope’s 16th hundred and the rampaging support of all-rounder Romario Shepherd lifted the West Indies to a record-breaking four-wicket victory in a high-scoring opening duel of the three-match One-Day International series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday.

PCB confirms appointment of consultant members to chief selector

The PCB has confirmed the appointment of former Pakistan cricketers Kamran Akmal, Rao Iftikhar Anjum and Salman Butt as consultant members to chief selector Wahab Riaz.

Power outage at India vs Australia T20 stadium due to unsettled bills

The fourth T20 international between India and Australia will be played today at Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh stadium. But with just hours to go for the crucial encounter, there is no electricity in parts of the stadium. Reason: An electricity bill which hasn’t been paid since 2009.

West Indies ’keeper-bat withdraws from ODI squad, announces international retirement

West Indies’ Shane Dowrich has retired from international cricket with immediate effect.

A historic first for Uganda as side joins Namibia into T20WC 2024

Uganda will become only the fifth African nation to feature in a ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

Bangladesh orders probe into Cricket World Cup flop

A three-person committee including former captain Akram Khan will look into Bangladesh’s disappointing World Cup, the country’s cricket board said on Wednesday.

Colombo South emerge undisputed champs

Colombo South emerged the undisputed champions of Under 15 Youth League limited over tournament when they recorded a crushing 86 run win over Colombo North in the final played at the MCA ground today.

Kane Williamson scripts record with brilliant hundred in Sylhet Test

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson notched up a fine hundred on a slow track in Sylhet on day two of the first Test against Bangladesh.

BCCI announces contract extension of India coaching staff

The BCCI on Wednesday, November 29 announced the extension of Rahul Dravid as India Head Coach, along with the team’s support coaching staff.

Mathews bags hat-trick in Abu Dhabi T10

Deccan Gladiators continued their winning run over New York Strikers in the glitzy opening encounter of the 7th edition of Abu Dhabi T10 on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka’s Future Tour Programme announced amidst suspension

The Sri Lanka National Team will commence its 2024 international cricket calendar with a home series against Zimbabwe in January, which will consist of three ODIs and three T20i series.

Maxwell’s 104 keeps Australia alive in T20 series

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 104 as Australia pulled off a stunning chase of 223 in the third Twenty20 international against India on Tuesday to stay alive in the series with a five-wicket win.

Howzat! Pakistan cops arrested after shaking down star cricketer

Four Pakistan police officers have been charged with corruption hours after one of the country’s top cricketers complained of having been shaken down for bribes during a recent road trip, officials said Tuesday.