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Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza waves to supporters as rain led to the cancellation of the T20 World Cup match between Ireland and Zimbabwe in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Photo: AP
International Cricket Council

Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

Zimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive.

International Cricket Council

Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for T20 World Cup blockbuster

International Cricket Council

Pakistan to play India in Colombo at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Netherlands, India survive US scare

In opening day’s other match, West Indies’ Romario Shepherd claims 4 Scotland wickets in 5 balls, including a hat-trick, in comfortable win.

Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP
Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: 5 players to watch out for at cricket’s smash-and-grab festival

A powerful Indian hitter, an England all-rounder for the conditions, South Africa’s ‘Baby AB’, an in-demand Afghan, New Zealand’s Allen key.

International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: India’s quest for consecutive titles, Sri Lanka’s strength at home

Here are the key things to know about the men’s Twenty20 World Cup tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on Saturday.

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Pakistan

Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.

Pakistani players celebrate winning the series and the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Pakistani players celebrate winning the series and the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: EPA
International Cricket Council

Bangladesh T20 World Cup absence amid India fall out ‘sad moment’ for cricket

World No 9 team missing from one-month global showpiece following refusal to play matches in India.

International Cricket Council

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 cricket World Cup, reports say

Decision comes after weeks of uncertainty during which the Bangladeshis insist they would not play its matches in India over safety worries.

International Cricket Council

Bangladesh stand firm on refusal to go to India for cricket T20 World Cup

Decision comes a day after the sport’s governing body rejected Bangladeshis’ plea to play their games in Sri Lanka instead over safety fears.

Bangladesh fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman, who used to play for Indian Premier league side Delhi Capitals, is in the middle of his country’s row with India. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, ask for Sri Lanka switch

Decision made over fears for players’ ‘safety and security’ after India kicked Bangladesh player out of IPL.

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (centre) has been kicked out of the IPL by the India cricket bosses. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (centre) has been kicked out of the IPL by the India cricket bosses. Photo: AFP
The Ashes

Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘racial stereotyping’

Usman Khawaja is the first Muslim to play cricket for Australia, and says some of the criticism when he was injured crossed the line.

The Ashes

Injured Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test, but Khawaja set to play in Sydney

England pace bowler Gus Atkinson joins ranks of walking wounded ahead of match in Sydney, with Matthew Potts poised for a first start of the series.

International Cricket Council

Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20 International

Gede Priandana rips heart out of Cambodia batting in first game of eight-match series in Bali.

Indonesia’s Gede Priandana became the first bowler to claim ‌five wickets in an over in a ‍Twenty20 International. Photo: Handout
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong women’s cricket team told to get serious – in 4 key areas

New coach Mamatha Maben encouraged by resilience in series with Malaysia, but former India all-rounder calls for ‘more professional mindset’.

Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
Cricket Hong Kong

New Hong Kong women’s cricket coach happy to sacrifice India life for growth

Mamatha Maben set for first assignment in charge of city team, four-match T20I series begins in Malaysia on Sunday.

International Cricket Council

Japan city pins hope on international cricket ground to revitalise region

Japan Cricket Association has moved its base to Sano, but still faces a battle to gain foothold in country with fewer than 6,000 players.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Pakistan win ‘wonderful’ Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, as explosive hosts steal show

Record sixth title for Pakistan following final success against Kuwait, hosts stun Bangladesh for plate title.

Pakistan celebrate with ecstatic fans after beating Kuwait to win the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Pakistan celebrate with ecstatic fans after beating Kuwait to win the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
International Cricket Council

Indian cricket league’s valuation shrinks for second year in a row

Drop in value of Indian Premier League by almost 11 per cent in 2025 due to ‘twin shocks’, says report by consulting firm.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan spearhead experienced Hong Kong squad for Cricket Sixes

Yasim Murtaza to lead coach Kaushal Silva’s seven-man outfit, who are grouped with holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for next month’s event.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

India accused of ‘disrespecting cricket’ after Asia Cup trophy debacle

India team refuse to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi after beating Pakistan by five wickets.

India players celebrate winning the Asia Cup without a trophy during the presentation ceremony. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

Pakistan told to ‘focus on cricket’ ahead of India clash in Asia Cup final

Teams will meet in the final of the competition for the first time, with India clear favourites and tensions running high.

Pakistan’s players celebrate beating Bangladesh and reaching the final of the Asia Cup. Photo: AFP
Pakistan’s players celebrate beating Bangladesh and reaching the final of the Asia Cup. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong-bound Ashwin becomes first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former Test cricketer will join the Sydney Thunder early next year after playing at city’s Cricket Sixes, International League T20 event.

International Cricket Council

USA Cricket suspended by ICC, accused of causing ‘reputational damage’ to game

World governing body takes action over ‘repeated’ breaches of code, but says country’s teams can still play in run-up to LA Olympics in 2028.

International Cricket Council

Former cricket umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most respected officials in the game, and stood in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals.

Retired umpire Dickie Bird rings the five minute bell during play on the first day of the first Test match between England and New Zealand at Lord’s on May 21, 2015. Photo: AFP
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