ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022/23
Starc 'had strong opinions' on being benched in T20 World Cup
"I still have ambitions to play T20 cricket for Australia but it is a lot of water to go under the bridge"
April 11, 2024
Zaheer and Shastri 'don't see any reason' for India players to play in overseas leagues
The pair echoed Rahul Dravid's assessment that participating in these leagues would impact India's domestic cricket
April 19, 2024
Danushka Gunathilaka granted bail in case of alleged sexual assault
Sri Lanka batter has been banned from accessing Tinder and his other social media accounts
April 13, 2024
Brian Lara, Mickey Arthur part of panel to review West Indies' T20 World Cup performance
They have been brought in by CWI as part of a three-man working group which will be chaired by a high court judge
April 21, 2024
Mott hits right notes with Buttler as coach lifts second World Cup at the MCG
He also praised England's bowling attack for not panicking despite injury setbacks
April 22, 2024
England hopeful of tempting Ben Stokes out of ODI retirement for World Cup defence
Matthew Mott backs star to 'do what's right for English cricket' ahead of 2023 tournament
April 18, 2024
'World champion' Sam Curran bounces back stronger to give England title-winning edge
Allrounder says missing 2021 World Cup through injury helped development as a key cog in T20 side
April 13, 2024
Shan Masood 'takes blame' for Pakistan not finishing strongly
"I think Shadab and I hold ourselves accountable for not staying there and getting us to 155-160"
April 18, 2024
Cricday's T20 World Cup XI: Suryakumar, Nortje, Raza, Phillips and Little make big impacts
The usual candidates like Virat Kohli and Jos Buttler also feature in our Team of the Tournament, put together using Smart Stats
April 23, 2024
'Hurt' Babar rues Shaheen injury, admits Pakistan '20 runs short with the bat'
Captain however credits his team for playing their "best cricket" after a "stressful week"
April 21, 2024
Sam Curran, England's unassuming superstar, delivers at the death in style
Critical boundary-less spell makes the difference as England hunt down sub-par target
April 21, 2024
Stokes hails England's new legacy under Buttler: 'We've lived up to all challenges thrown at us'
"We've got better and better and peaked at the right time to be thoroughly deserved champions," says Buttler
April 17, 2024
Stephen Fleming: Ben Stokes is a 'champion under pressure'
England all-rounder has now been instrumental in two World Cup finals
April 19, 2024
Sam Curran and Ben Stokes the heroes of the final as England break Pakistan hearts
Adil Rashid spins a web to restrict Pakistan before ODI champions England take T20 crown too
April 25, 2024
Stephen Fleming: Pakistan made a 'massive mistake' in the death overs
Pakistan lost four wickets and scored only 18 runs in the last four overs of the T20 World Cup final
April 19, 2024
Shadab, the absolute beating heart of the latest Pakistan ride
It's not only his performances but also his data-driven approach that has played a part in Pakistan getting to the final
April 23, 2024
The beginning of the Buttler era
England are one win away from the start of yet another exciting period in their white-ball cricket
April 16, 2024
From injury rust to purple patch: Shaheen Shah Afridi is back
He looked a shadow of himself in the game against India but that's not the case anymore
April 16, 2024
Rationality meets irrationality in clash of limited-overs cultures
Two skilled and thoroughly prepared teams will meet in the World Cup final. What happens next is up to qudrat ka nizam
April 18, 2024
Pakistan, England and the promise of an epic T20 World Cup final
Babar leads an irrepressible force of talent. Buttler's in charge of the team to beat in white-ball cricket. The world can't wait
April 19, 2024
Will Melbourne's unpredictable weather impact the final?
The forecast is bad for Sunday but that can change quickly, and both teams are determined not to be distracted by the weather
April 20, 2024
Mark Wood and Dawid Malan's prospects of playing the T20 World Cup final improve
Both players took part in a net session and had fitness tests on the eve of the final
April 21, 2024
Visible or not, vibes-over-tactics Hayden has had a big impact on Pakistan's Class of 2022
"I really like the struggle. I think it gives you an opportunity to be able to grow and reflect as a team," Pakistan's mentor says ahead of the final
April 16, 2024
T20 World Cup 2022 final - The parallels with 1992 are alluring, they draw you in
Danyal Rasool and Matt Roller join Karthik Iyer to look ahead to the big final at the MCG
April 16, 2024
Eoin Morgan: England should consider David Willey over Chris Jordan for final
Former captain suggests shorter straight and longer square boundaries could suit left-armer
April 13, 2024
Mark Wood, Dawid Malan 'definitely struggling' for T20 World Cup final
"There's not a lot of time for them" says coach Matthew Mott as duo battle injuries ahead of Sunday's title decider
April 10, 2024
Police facts sheet: Gunathilaka's alleged victim was 'choked repeatedly without consent'
Gunathilaka has been denied bail by a Sydney magistrate, and investigators "believe he is a flight risk"
April 23, 2024
Melbourne rain keeps men's T20 World Cup final on tenterhooks
A prospect of reserve day and even a shared trophy could be on the cards
April 20, 2024
Tacky pitch and old habits haunt India in semi-final flop show
Where did India go wrong in testing conditions in Adelaide? And can they completely change their approach with the same set of batters?
April 14, 2024
'Easiest run chase in history?'
No SKY on show as a Halestorm hits Adelaide in a one-sided T20 World Cup semi-final
April 16, 2024
Dravid: Difficult to let Indian players play overseas T20 leagues
The India coach was asked whether the lack of BBL experience was a factor in India losing the semi-final to England
April 16, 2024
Hales and Buttler break records, Kohli passes 4000
Stats highlights from England's ten-wicket win in the second semi-final against India
April 14, 2024
Jos Buttler relishes 'best performance' as England surge into World Cup final
Hunch at the toss pays off as England deny India the advantage of chasing a total
April 20, 2024
Rohit Sharma: We just didn't turn up with the ball
India's captain says his bowlers struggled to protect the short square boundaries in Adelaide
April 14, 2024
T20 World Cup final: England vs Pakistan to be shown on Channel 4 in UK
Sky Sports agrees to share rights for MCG clash with free-to-air broadcaster
April 18, 2024
Alex Hales and Jos Buttler carry England into final with 10-wicket mauling of India
India could manage only 168 for 6, before the England openers took charge
April 16, 2024
Moody: India were 'very conservative and lacked intent' in the first half of their innings
Kumble says that he expected Kohli to take the aggressive route against the spinners, who were allowed to send in a number of quiet overs
April 08, 2024
New Zealand 'challenged a little' with players lured by T20 franchises, says coach Stead
"In the next 12 months, we will continue to be challenged with our thinking around that, and what that looks like"
April 25, 2024
CSA to conduct review into South Africa's performance at T20 World Cup
But the team's focus, director of cricket Enoch Nkwe says, will be on "hitting the reset button and not dwelling on the past"
April 23, 2024
Williamson says it's time to reflect as New Zealand confront 'changing landscape'
New Zealand captain wants to see "what's coming up" for himself and his team following the semi-final exit
April 19, 2024
Two first-over slips shape New Zealand's forgettable semi-final
It was not quite Mitchell Starc vs Brendon McCullum at the MCG, but another big early wicket set the tone for Pakistan's domination at the SCG
April 19, 2024
England sweat on injuries as India await in blockbuster semi-final
Pant vs Karthik is India's major selection debate in a contest full of star-studded match-ups
April 23, 2024
Chris Jordan set to play England's World Cup semi-final with Mark Wood struggling
Wood has sat out much of England training in Adelaide due to muscle stiffness
April 19, 2024
Kumble: Pakistan out-bowled, out-batted and most importantly out-fielded New Zealand
ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out panelists discuss how Pakistan bossed the semi-final against New Zealand
April 19, 2024
Tactics Board: Bhuvneshwar vs Buttler, Wood vs Suryakumar and Kohli's home away from home
Which side will be better suited to exploiting Adelaide Oval's short square boundaries?
April 21, 2024
Hardik Pandya: unflustered, indifferent, and the gold standard for an allrounder
He can play as a batter or as a bowler alone and is not afraid of failure: in short, he does what no other T20 cricketer does
April 19, 2024
England, India, and the problem with spotlighting 'big matches'
Both have been high-quality teams in limited-overs cricket in recent years, but have few title wins to show for it - and that, by popular opinion, is an issue
April 23, 2024
Alex Hales puts drama behind him on road to redemption
Recalled opener has shown his class as a T20 batter to put England within sight of another trophy
April 19, 2024
How should England replace Dawid Malan: Phil Salt, Chris Jordan or someone else?
Adelaide Oval dimensions may prompt a re-think after four consecutive unchanged XIs
April 19, 2024
Rizwan: Babar and I decided to 'attack the new ball' on 'tricky' pitch
Kane Williamson, meanwhile, felt New Zealand's bowlers could have been more disciplined against Pakistan's openers
April 19, 2024
Near-perfect Pakistan make light work of New Zealand to storm into final
The old firm of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam did the job on the night, after Shaheen Afridi and Co had applied the squeeze on New Zealand
April 19, 2024
Mumtaz: Shaheen Afridi back to his best in the semi-final
The Pakistan fast bowler took the key wickets of Finn Allen and Kane Williamson in Sydney
April 21, 2024
Hasaranga back as No. 1 T20I bowler; Raza No. 4 among allrounders
Williams enters top ten in allrounders' rankings, Nissanka gets into top ten among batters
April 23, 2024
What might Australia look like at the 2024 T20 World Cup?
There is likely to be a significant turnover of players but some positions look harder to fill than others
April 25, 2024
How Sam Curran evolved to become England's go-to death bowler
With a bagful of variations and IPL experience to fall back on, the left-arm seamer will be vital to England's chances against Suryakumar and co.
April 19, 2024
India vs England at World Cups: From Amarnath's heroics to a Bairstow broadside
We look back at five crunch encounters between India and England on the biggest stage
April 19, 2024
AB de Villiers approves of 360-degree comparisons with Suryakumar Yadav
If he can do this for five to ten years, he will find himself in the golden books of cricketers, de Villiers says
April 13, 2024
'He was with the team in an official capacity' - SLC to bear Gunathilaka's legal fees
The board has also denied an online allegation that politicians had instructed SLC to pay the costs
April 13, 2024
Santner keeps fingerspin flag flying in the land of wristspin
The left-arm spinner speaks about reading batters' intentions and using ground dimensions to his advantage
April 13, 2024
Babar Azam struggling inelegantly? Is this for real?
The efficiency, the elegance, the control... none of it is there anymore. Is he actually out of touch?
April 15, 2024
Tactics board: Rauf vs Conway, Pakistan's weakness against offspin, and more
Sydney has seen all but one match won batting first this World Cup, with pace and spin both playing their respective roles
April 13, 2024
Mohammad Haris: 'My game is such that I take the attack to every bowler'
It's been an unlikely rise to stardom for the 21-year old, who has "backed his strengths" to shine at the T20 World Cup
April 13, 2024
New Zealand, Pakistan and a semi-final in the spirit of 1992
It's winner takes all, and Pakistan beat NZ in the tri-series final last month. Does that give them the edge?
April 19, 2024
Hayden: 'Australian team has some thinking to do' after T20 World Cup exit
The former opener said that some tough selections call will need to be made
April 11, 2024
Injury scare for Rohit Sharma during nets ahead of the semi-final against England
He was struck on the forearm by a throwdown specialist but came back to bat after a while
April 08, 2024
Netherlands' Stephan Myburgh announces retirement from international cricket
He has the third-most runs for Netherlands in the shortest format
April 13, 2024
Danushka Gunathilaka denied bail, suspended by SLC from 'all forms of cricket'
Sri Lanka batter was arrested and charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent
April 20, 2024
How Starc's lack of IPL cricket has left him off the pace
The left-arm quick has not played any domestic T20 since 2015 and his international numbers have dived
April 23, 2024
India expand their knowledge bank of the MCG, the venue for the final
They now have the experience of putting up a total at this ground, to add to their know-how of chasing one from the Pakistan game
April 11, 2024
Finch to play BBL before making call on international future
Australia do not have any T20s on their schedule until next August
April 10, 2024
Suryakumar leads India's charge to top of Group 2
Rahul also hits a half-century, before Zimbabwe wilt in their chase of 187; India to face England in the semi-final
April 17, 2024
Glass half full for Bangladesh as small mistakes sink their T20 World Cup campaign
They had their moments throughout the tournament, but often found themselves unraveling after a single bad decision
April 25, 2024
Temba Bavuma not taking 'emotional' decisions on his future as captain
South Africa captain says he will "think about it", while admitting the criticism around his form did get to him
April 23, 2024
Brandon Glover and the old South African gang outplay South Africa
Glover was one among a quartet of players with South African backgrounds who put in key showings to lift Netherlands to a famous win
April 11, 2024
South Africa get into a cage and slam the door shut on themselves
Paralysed by their history at World Cups, South Africa put in a performance so timid it was scarcely believable
April 23, 2024
Pakistan grab unexpected lifeline to make the semi-finals
Shaheen Afridi took four wickets to restrict Bangladesh to 127 in a knockout clash in Adelaide
April 21, 2024
South Africa and that old tag - 'We are still going to carry that monkey on our backs,' says Bavuma
"This squad deserved to give themselves a better chance and it didn't happen for us, which is very disappointing," Boucher says
April 24, 2024
'Who is going to say it?'
A Sunday morning shock - or surprise? - at the World Cup... who saw that coming?
April 19, 2024
Australia's hometown exit: a campaign that started badly and never got going
The huge loss to New Zealand made it an uphill struggle, but in the end it was a combination of factors that became bigger problems
April 26, 2024
Tom Moody: Temba Bavuma the 'elephant in the room' for South Africa
The South African captain scored just 70 runs in five innings in this World Cup
April 20, 2024
Gunathilaka charged for alleged sexual assault, arrested in Sydney
Sri Lanka batter was picked up by the police from the team hotel in Sydney on Sunday morning
April 20, 2024
Shock defeat ends South Africa's World Cup as Netherlands script famous win
Netherlands are unchanged, Stubbs and Shamsi sit out for South Africa
April 19, 2024
Dawid Malan doubtful for semi-final after picking up groin injury
The batter limped off in the 15th over after pulling up as he chased a ball to the boundary
April 22, 2024
A journey of labour and love: how Arshdeep Singh became India's match-winner
From suffering abuse for a dropped catch to leading the pace attack in Australia, the young fast bowler is alleviating the pain of Jasprit Bumrah's absence
April 18, 2024
England find the squeeze when it matters to keep World Cup dream alive
Nervy chase highlights importance of bowlers' fightback on used pitch at Sydney
April 12, 2024
India through to semi-finals; chance to finish top of Group 2
If South Africa and Pakistan win their final group matches, India cannot afford to drop points against Zimbabwe
April 13, 2024
Ben Stokes guides nervy England through to World Cup semi-finals
Sri Lanka take chase down to final over as England middle order unravels after fast start
April 20, 2024
Netherlands stand between South Africa and the semi-finals
Pakistan's hopes hinge on the Dutch pulling off another surprise in a tournament full of surprises
April 12, 2024
Win or bust for Bangladesh and Pakistan, but even full points might not do
Both sides have had their moments, but have reached a stage where they are dependent on other results to figure out their future
April 22, 2024
Sriram: 'If we can challenge a team like India, we are not far away'
"We have never won two games in the Super 12s before - the boys should be proud of themselves"
April 10, 2024
Could Australia's uphill battle against net run rate have been avoided?
Daniel Vettori admits consequences of heavy opening defeat to New Zealand were discussed at length
April 20, 2024
Why did Australia leave Starc out? 'Tactical decision' says Vettori
"It was thought among the hierarchy that Richardson is exceptional at the death and we'll utilise him there as opposed to Mitch," Australia's assistant coach said
April 12, 2024
Mohammad Nabi steps down as Afghanistan captain
Cites disappointment at the team's preparation for the World Cup and disagreements with the selectors and management
April 23, 2024
Australia relying on Sri Lanka after sneaking past Afghanistan
Narrow victory means England will qualify for the semi-finals if they win on Saturda
April 23, 2024
Sri Lanka look to spoil England's qualification party
England have won their last seven T20Is against Sri Lanka, but they will be wary of the threat of Theekshana and Hasaranga on a worn pitch
April 10, 2024
Secret behind New Zealand's consistency at ICC events? Clear communication, says Williamson
NZ are better than other sides at reading conditions, and that allows them to strike faster than their opponents
April 12, 2024
England hope to make better SCG World Cup memories, but Sri Lanka won't make it easy for them
"It would be a good achievement if we can get through in a pretty tough group," Alex Hales says
April 18, 2024
Williamson's 35-ball 61 punches New Zealand's ticket to the T20 World Cup semi-final
New Zealand will all but confirm a spot in the semi-final if they win today
April 21, 2024
Bavuma: Pakistan defeat not a concern but 'a bit of a wake-up call'
South Africa's captain refuses to blame slippery conditions for their fielding errors
April 10, 2024
Shadab and Pakistan put on an exhibition of intent - but did it come too late?
The attack-first mindset that drove Pakistan's recovery from 43 for 4 was thrilling to witness, but it left the feeling of what could have been
April 17, 2024
Stability or strike rate? Williamson finds himself in the middle of this dilemma
NZ captain says his batting style is dependant on match situation, but is his style hurting the rest of his team?
April 18, 2024
Should Australia turn to new-ball Starc for Afghanistan match?
Fast bowler has mostly operated in the middle overs but with hosts seeking big win, change could be needed
April 18, 2024
Shadab Khan's all-round heroics keep Pakistan's semi-final hopes alive
He followed up a 22-ball 52 with two crucial wickets as Pakistan came back from behind to down South Africa in a rain-hit contest
April 12, 2024
'Themselves to blame' - Ricky Ponting finds no excuse if Australia don't make semi-final
The defending champions are currently on the brink of elimination ahead of their last group match against Afghanistan
April 20, 2024
Can Ireland put a thorn in New Zealand's path to semi-finals?
They've already taken down West Indies and England; can they pull off another giant-killing act?
April 23, 2024
Defending champions Australia need huge win against Afghanistan
The hosts are level on points with New Zealand and England, but way behind on net run rate
April 11, 2024
Finch: If I don't feel comfortable with my hamstring, I won't play
Finch and David will be assessed and won't be rushed ahead of crucial match against Afghanistan
April 20, 2024
Bangladesh accuse Kohli of 'fake fielding' during tense India victory
Nurul Hasan says incident during Bangladesh chase should have cost India five penalty runs
April 21, 2024
Rahul: 'I didn't feel like my form or my confidence was low. I just didn't get the runs'
Credits captain Rohit and rest of team management for throwing their support behind him
April 20, 2024
Litton comes out of his shell and shows the way for Bangladesh
The side has struggled in the powerplay this year, but Litton stepped up in Adelaide by showing his range
April 10, 2024
'We didn't talk about it being fair or unfair' - Shakib on resumption of play in slippery conditions
Bangladesh captain refuses to blame conditions for their tense defeat in a rain-hit game
April 22, 2024
Group 2 scenarios - What do India, South Africa, Pakistan and Bangladesh need to do to make semi-finals?
India and South Africa appear best placed at the moment, but there's still room for all that to change
April 21, 2024
India survive Litton Das scare in wet Adelaide
Opener's run-out for 60 turns rain-hit game as India win thriller to go to the top of Group 2
April 13, 2024
Virat Kohli: an indomitable run-machine at T20 World Cups
Powerplays, death overs, chases, knockout games... you name the category and Virat Kohli has mind-boggling numbers to show for it at T20's showpiece global event
April 15, 2024
Houghton: 'Our batting has been brittle throughout this tournament'
Head coach says players got ahead of themselves in the match against Netherlands and "seeds of doubt" crept in
April 12, 2024
Precariously-placed Pakistan meet South Africa in pacer-led battle
A win for Pakistan keeps them in contention for a semi-final, victory for South Africa ensures their final-four spot
April 21, 2024
Shakib joins Southee as highest wicket-taker in T20Is
The Bangladesh captain has 127 wickets from 108 T20Is
April 23, 2024
Suryakumar tops Rizwan to become world's No. 1 T20I batter
T20 World Cup exploits see Rilee Rossouw and Glenn Phillips enter the top ten as well
April 17, 2024
Kohli becomes the highest run-scorer in men's T20 World Cups
India batter breaks Mahela Jayawardene's record of 1016 runs
April 12, 2024
Quiz - How well do you remember Kohli's T20 World Cup performances?
Eight questions on the most prolific run-getter at the men's T20 World Cup over the years - give it a crack
April 18, 2024
Red-hot David Miller passes Test-like challenge thrown at him by India
South Africa are hitting their straps at just the right time, it seems, but could they yet make better use of Miller's purplest of patches?
April 11, 2024
Finch and David a chance for Australia's crunch game against Afghanistan
Despite hamstring injuries, both could play in Friday's crucial clash with Afghanistan while there are no doubts over Stoinis
April 18, 2024
Netherlands seamers, O'Dowd all but knock Zimbabwe out
Bas de Leede recovered from his concussion while Logan van Beek replaced Tim Pringle in the Netherlands XI
April 11, 2024
Williamson is 'gold' at No.3 - Phillips backs his captain to come good at 'some point'
Santner also threw his support behind Williamson and credited England's attack for tying them down
April 11, 2024
England win tactical tussle to prevent repeat of semi-final defeat
In another closely fought contest, New Zealand were unable to replicate last year's stunning chase
April 10, 2024
Scenarios: What New Zealand, Australia, England and Sri Lanka need to do to make the semis
The hosts will need to get their calculators out, while England hold the big advantage of playing last
April 10, 2024
Nawaz puts Sri Lanka's success down to 'losing less wickets during the powerplay'
Assistant coach says the team doesn't mind if they make only 20-30 runs in the first six overs. They know they can catch up
April 10, 2024
Zimbabwe still fighting for 'a real highlight' semi-final spot
Captain Ervine says the team is still positive ahead of the clash against Netherlands, but a lot of things need to go right
April 11, 2024
Jos Buttler, Sam Curran fire as England ignite World Cup campaign
New Zealand suffer first defeat despite more Glenn Phillips fireworks
April 10, 2024
Rahul Dravid throws weight behind KL Rahul: 'He's really well suited for these kind of pitches'
India coach has "absolutely no doubt about who's going to open", and says Rahul is well-aware of the support he has from the team management
April 10, 2024
Shakib downplays Bangladesh's chances: 'We're not here to win the World Cup'
"We know very well that if we win against India, it will be called an upset. We will try to play our best cricket"
April 10, 2024
Memories of 2016 lend edge to India-Bangladesh clash
The last meeting between these two teams at the T20 World Cup was a classic, but rain could play spoilsport on Wednesday
April 10, 2024
Hasaranga, Dhananjaya, Kumara keep Sri Lanka's campaign alive
Both teams make a change apiece - Naib replaces the injured Zazai for Afghanistan, Madushan comes in for Karunaratne for Sri Lanka
April 21, 2024
Zazai ruled out of T20 World Cup with abdomen injury, Naib replaces him in Afghanistan squad
Mohammad Nabi's men take on Sri Lanka in a must-win match at the Gabba on Tuesday
April 10, 2024
England in must-win territory against New Zealand in replay of last year's semi-final
New Zealand will still be well-placed even if they lose, though they would likely need to beat Ireland to ensure progress to semi-final
April 10, 2024
Weather the big worry as Sri Lanka and Afghanistan scrap for crucial points
The losers will be knocked out of semi-final contention, but a washout won't quite end their campaigns, depending on other results
April 10, 2024
Collingwood backs Stokes to step up and deliver with England looking to stay alive
"I guess the one person you want in your team when the pressure is on is Ben Stokes", says assistant coach
April 11, 2024
Starc and Maxwell take down Ireland despite Tucker's resistance
Winner joins NZ on five points as race to semi-final heats up
April 10, 2024
Virat Kohli 'NOT okay' with 'appalling' invasion of privacy at Perth team hotel
Incident took place at the team's hotel in Perth, where India played their previous group game, against South Africa
April 10, 2024
Suryakumar Yadav takes another step towards T20 greatness with Perth masterclass
Against an attack of high pace on perhaps the bounciest pitch he has batted on, he backed his adventurous approach and left everyone else in the shade
April 10, 2024
T20 World Cup 2022: What India's loss to South Africa means for Pakistan's chances
India need to win their last two games to be sure of a semi-final spot
April 23, 2024
Rohit on giving Ashwin the 18th over - 'I have seen what happens in the last over with spinners'
India's captain also conceded that his players were "a little poor in the field" and "gave too many chances"
April 23, 2024
Ngidi, Parnell, Markram, Miller lead South Africa past India
On a typically pacy Perth pitch, the SA bowlers set the game up before their batters completed the job
April 12, 2024
Fleming: 'Very hard to find an area of weakness' in Suryakumar's game
Faf du Plessis, meanwhile, has hailed the India batter for his composure and his ability to 'go through the gears'
April 10, 2024
Under-fire Shanto and Mustafizur finally come good
Shanto registered his career-best in T20Is, while Mustafizur was at his miserly and effective best, checking two key boxes for Bangladesh
April 15, 2024
Shaheen Afridi still 'trying to get back to full fitness'
Pakistan's premier fast bowler might be playing the World Cup while feeling less than his best
April 11, 2024
The high, a 4300km journey, and the crash - 60 hours of extremes for Zimbabwe cricket
The fatigue showed, the Zimbabwe players looked out of ideas and made mistakes, and blew their chance
April 20, 2024
Australia must be on their guard against buoyant Ireland
The hosts will be comfortable favourites, but events recently at the MCG have shown that can matter for very little
April 21, 2024
No-ball drama: The Law that meant Bangladesh had to win the match twice
Why did Mosaddek Hossain have to re-bowl the final delivery?
April 10, 2024
Finch: 'Incredibly challenging' to remove double-headers at single venue due to logistics
Australia captain does not feel it is an option to avoid rain scuppering consecutive games as happened in Melbourne
April 10, 2024
Pakistan bowlers boss Netherlands to keep their hopes alive
No Haider for Pakistan while Netherlands make three changes to their line-up
April 10, 2024
Battling Zimbabwe fall short as Bangladesh win in chaotic final-over finish
Zimbabwe went for another out-and-out fast bowler in Tendai Chatara, in place of allrounder Luke Jongwe
April 15, 2024
Should Pakistan break up the Babar-Rizwan opening pair?
They score a lot of runs together, but not necessarily quickly, and may be too similar to make sense as a combination in top-level T20
April 10, 2024
'Great to be back, almost a bit surreal' - Campbell on his Perth homecoming after near-death experience
Netherlands' coaching consultant had spent seven days in an induced coma after suffering a heart attack in London in April
April 11, 2024
Shanaka: 'Dropped catches were a game changer'
"The worst we've played with the bat" - the Sri Lanka captain also asks his batters to regroup after they crashed to 8 for 4
April 08, 2024
Glenn Phillips is Superman once again, this time with bat
His hundred - so far above the rest of the batting seen in the game - will go down as one of the finest innings in the format
April 08, 2024
'It was very much spur of the moment' - Phillips on his innovative sprinter's start position
Suggests it would help him avoid the risk of being run-out backing up at the non-striker's end
April 11, 2024
T20 World Cup scenarios: England, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan cannot afford washouts
Australia have a trickier ride while New Zealand are hot favourites to top Group 1
April 26, 2024
Wounded Pakistan seek powerplay lift as Netherlands eye big scalp
All eyes are on Babar and Rizwan with Pakistan's World Cup fate no longer in their own hands
April 11, 2024
Glenn Phillips outscores Sri Lanka in New Zealand's huge win
Trent Boult claims career-best figures to leave New Zealand well placed to top Group 1
April 26, 2024
Rathour: 'Playing with intent is always the goal but these are not 200-plus pitches'
India's batting coach says the top order has merely reacted to the conditions
April 11, 2024
Ervine: Zimbabwe have 'huge chance' to reach semis but can't get complacent now
"It requires us to win against Bangladesh and also to beat Netherlands, but we can't look too far ahead now"
April 12, 2024
India and South Africa in a tussle for Group 2's top spot
Virat Kohli is on the verge of a T20 World Cup record as teams brace for battle in pacy Perth
April 11, 2024
T20 World Cup scenarios: Pakistan rooting for India to stay alive
Babar Azam and his men are still in contention for a semi-final spot, but they now need other results to go their way
April 11, 2024
Anrich Nortje not getting carried away by the pace in Perth
"We see ourselves as one of the best pace attacks there is," says SA seamer ahead of the India clash in Perth
April 12, 2024
The tables have turned as Bangladesh take on Zimbabwe
Shakib's men are under pressure while Ervine's are eyeing an unlikely tilt at a semi-final spot
April 22, 2024
Fatigued Sri Lanka look to dig deep against well-drilled New Zealand
A fit-again Daryl Mitchell is likely to return, in place of Mark Chapman, for New Zealand
April 11, 2024
The future is uncertain, so savour Boult and Southee while you can
They're hoping this won't be their last global event together, but Boult's decision to step away from his NZC contract could complicate the issue
April 23, 2024
The complicated case of Temba Bavuma, and non-performing captains
How important are captains in cricket? But also, what happens when a World-Cup endangering slump in form meets complex socio-political nuances?
April 17, 2024
Jos Buttler frustrated by England-Australia washout but insists 'right call' was made
England captain says player safety was paramount but sympathises with fans at MCG
April 10, 2024
Australia, England split points after damp outfield causes MCG abandonment
The no-result leaves four teams on three points each in Group 1
April 10, 2024
'Adaptable' Mitchell looking forward to 'cool challenge' of batting at No. 5
His finger injury is not quite completely healed but it won't impede him from playing against Sri Lanka
April 18, 2024
Afghanistan and Ireland split points after another MCG washout
Back-to-back no-results keep Afghanistan at the bottom of the Group 1 table, while Ireland rise to No. 2
April 10, 2024
Afghanistan and Ireland set to renew old rivalry at Super 12s
After having battled each other for Associate supremacy throughout the 2010s, the sides come together for their first meeting in a T20 World Cup proper
April 23, 2024
Babar Azam backs pace-heavy tactics as shock defeat leaves Pakistan on the brink
Zimbabwe put squeeze on weakened batting after Wasim justifies call-up with four-for
April 11, 2024
Rohit, Kohli and Suryakumar power India to the top of Group 2
India's bowlers were also clinical in their defence of 180 against Netherlands
April 11, 2024
'Thank you very much, Ricky' - how a Ponting clip 'did a wonder' for Raza
How Ponting's 'little push' helped Raza to put up a match-winning performance against Pakistan
April 10, 2024
Raza, Evans and never-say-die Zimbabwe leave Pakistan on the brink
Babar's men stumble in a chase of 131 and will need other teams' help to stay alive in the T20 World Cup
April 21, 2024
Adam Zampa's return could be the silver lining Australia need in wet Melbourne
Regardless of conditions and match-ups, the Australian setup views him as part of their best T20 XI - and he has extensive MCG experience to draw on
April 10, 2024
Aaron Finch acing verbal volleys but needs his bat to do the talking
Leading into Australia's key England clash, he said his Sri Lanka struggles were an anomaly - but his numbers at home say otherwise
April 11, 2024
Six-hitters anonymous: England and Australia still searching for the spark
To the winner, a chance to keep a route to the semi-finals in their own hands. To the loser, the mounting prospect of early elimination
April 11, 2024
Rohit, Kohli and Suryakumar power India to the top of Group 2
India's bowlers were also clinical in their defence of 180 against Netherlands
April 20, 2024
'An unbelievable rollercoaster ride' - Rossouw lives his South Africa dream, and how!
His numbers since his international comeback are eye-watering: "it's been a long journey but it's not finished yet, hopefully"
April 20, 2024
'Slogging not Bangladesh's game, we can't do that' - Batting coach Siddons after 101 all out
Also rues losing four wickets to South Africa's spinners in 104-run defeat
April 21, 2024
Matthew Wade tests positive for Covid-19, could still play against England
Australia wicketkeeper tests positive 24 hours out from the England clash but has mild symptoms and is expected to play as Australia do not have a back-up
April 20, 2024
Rossouw ton, Nortje four-for help South Africa demolish Bangladesh
Shamsi replaces Ngidi for South Africa, Bangladesh bring in Mehidy for Yasir Ali
April 18, 2024
Sri Lanka replace injured Binura with Asitha
The trio has been called up should the need arise for them to replace players from their squad
April 17, 2024
Ireland show better rain-smarts than England to stay ahead for just long enough
Rain was always going to be a factor and Ireland adapted their tactics better than England
April 17, 2024
Buttler laments 'really disappointing day' for England: 'We should let it hurt'
"There's no point in saying let's sweep it under the carpet and move on. I think we've got to reflect"
April 11, 2024
Kohli back in top ten for T20I batters, Conway closes in on Rizwan at the top
Rashid Khan has overtaken Josh Hazlewood to become No. 1 among the bowlers
April 11, 2024
Netherlands braced for their biggest test as they take on India
Rohit Sharma's team are clear favourites, although they will know not to underestimate a World Cup opposition
April 12, 2024
Afghanistan, New Zealand split points in rainy Melbourne
New Zealand continue to top tight Group 1, but Afghanistan bringing up the rear
April 11, 2024
Zimbabwe looking to give as good as they get against Haris Rauf's fire
Captain Craig Ervine says they will not sit back and "let him bowl at them" on pacey Perth surface
April 25, 2024
Wounded Pakistan still 'feeling the pain and hurting', but morale remains intact
"It always hurts you a bit after losing such a big match. We can't pretend that nothing happened," says Iftikhar Ahmed
April 11, 2024
Pakistan aim to bounce back from MCG heartbreak
Zimbabwe will draw confidence from their two white-ball wins against Pakistan in the last two years
April 20, 2024
India not looking to rest players, says bowling coach Paras Mhambrey
Also says R Ashwin's batting will tip the scales in his favour over Yuzvendra Chahal through most of this tournament
April 09, 2024
Finch: My innings was poor, I just couldn't hit the ball
The Australia captain's performance was in the spotlight even though the team won
April 21, 2024
South Africa eye crucial two points against confident Bangladesh
Bangladesh will be relying on Taskin and Co to come good again, while also hoping to find batting fixes
April 20, 2024
Ireland stun England in rainy Melbourne
Given the conditions at the MCG, Ireland replace spin-bowling allrounder Simi Singh in the XI with another pace option
April 21, 2024
'This is a do-or-die match for them' - Shakib deflects pressure towards South Africa
"We have a win under our belt, and now we will be playing at a ground that normally aids the spinners"
April 20, 2024
Silverwood keeps the faith despite Sri Lanka's latest injury
Marcus Stoinis put paid to hopes of victory in Perth but coach saw plenty to be encouraged by
April 21, 2024
Marcus Stoinis provides the spark to light fire under Australia's title defence
Homecoming half-century breaks records and gives defending champions a much-needed lift
April 20, 2024
Stats - Contrasting records for Stoinis and Finch
Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Finch produced contrasting knocks in Australia's seven-wicket win.
April 20, 2024
Stoinis' 18-ball 59* gives Australia NRR-lifting win over Sri Lanka
Hits Australia's fastest T20I fifty and helps defending champs go over the line in tricky chase
April 20, 2024
Kumble backs Arshdeep to emulate Zaheer and 'do wonderful things' for India
Kumble picks Pakistan as the team with the best pace-bowling attack at the T20 World Cup
April 10, 2024
Teams recalibrate plans as early-season conditions turn MCG into pace paradise
Pre-tournament expectations from the venue have taken a beating after an India-Pakistan clash that was all about pace, bounce and swing
April 20, 2024
Mitchell set to return as high-flying New Zealand look to make it two in two
Rashid vs Conway could be a key contest, as it was when these two sides met last year in Abu Dhabi
April 20, 2024
England firm favourites for Ireland clash despite misfiring top four
Dockrell, who played against Sri Lanka despite having Covid, continues to train in isolation from the broader group
April 24, 2024
Simmons quits as West Indies coach after 'unfathomable' World Cup exit
His last assignment will be the two Tests in Australia which start late next month
April 11, 2024
Boucher: South Africa have 'no regrets' about Zimbabwe washout
"We'd rather have it in the first game, now where we are still in control with what we can actually do."
April 10, 2024
Zimbabwe coach Houghton furious with umpires for continuing play on wet outfield
"I understand the need to try and play in slightly inclement weather to try and get a result. But we overstepped that mark in this game."
April 20, 2024
Pressure on Australia to bounce back with (big) win after their NRR takes a tumble
On paper, Sri Lanka have the better spinners, but they will need some stars to align if they are to upset the hosts
April 08, 2024
Pollard bemoans 'sad day' for WI cricket, says players not at fault for T20 WC exit
Former captain says team's T20I decline started in 2016, and urges "all stakeholders" to come together and find a way forward
April 10, 2024
Rain has the final say as South Africa, Zimbabwe share points despite de Kock onslaught
South Africa were ahead of the five-over DLS par, but had only faced three overs when rain ended the game
April 10, 2024
Netherlands lose their heads and fluff their lines on night of 'missed opportunity '
Van Meekeren blames conceding "easy runs" and "stupid running" for defeat
April 25, 2024
Should teams be allowed to change XIs if it rains after the toss?
Anil Kumble, Faf du Plessis and Andy Flower are in favour of changing the rule
April 15, 2024
Taskin's dream of world-class stature moves a step closer to reality
He's worked relentlessly on his fitness and skills since his comeback, and he's become the undisputed leader of Bangladesh's pace attack
April 09, 2024
I would have been smiling even if we had lost - Hardik Pandya
Allrounder says he has learnt to embrace failure which "teaches you a lot of things"
April 10, 2024
Boundary-hitting to peak fitness: Kumble and Fleming break down Kohli's 'perfect innings'
Both experts on ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out also felt that Pakistan's bowlers erred in judgement in the last two overs
April 15, 2024
'Why it was so special was we'd struggled' - Hardik Pandya on Virat Kohli's sixes against Haris Rauf
Hardik Pandya on why what Virat Kohli did at the MCG - and getting to be a part of it all himself - was so special
April 10, 2024
Marsh bowling boost for chastened Australia with World Cup already on the line
Although conditions in Perth should suit the quicks, Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga looms as a threat
April 10, 2024
Taskin four-for the highlight as Bangladesh bowlers take Netherlands down
They made two changes while Bangladesh go in with three pacers in their tournament opener
April 21, 2024
Rohit on Kohli's innings: 'His best for sure, one of India's best too'
"We know how good he is when the score is in front of him; he's one of the best chasers in the world"
April 13, 2024
Stats: Record rescue act by Virat Kohli, as India complete tricky chase against Pakistan
India scored 48 from final three overs in pursuit of the 160-run target against Pakistan, as Kohli finished on 82*
April 20, 2024
When Kohli soared, and 90,293 people roared - oh, there's never been anything like it at MCG
It wasn't the visceral roar of an Anglo-Australian crowd fuelled by alcohol; this was joyous, unbridled passion for the teams and the game
April 10, 2024
'Virat Kohli, what are you?'
It was a contest for the ages, and ended in dramatic circumstances - with Virat Kohli was at the centre of it. Here's how the cricket community reacted.
April 10, 2024
Bavuma unfazed by pressure as South Africa look to avoid mistakes from 2021 edition
South Africa captain says he's blocking out the noise from outside on his form and role
April 10, 2024
Kohli: My best T20 innings because of the 'magnitude of the game and the situation'
"I honestly have no words, I have no idea how that happened," Kohli says after scripting a magnificent win for India over Pakistan
April 10, 2024
Kumble on Arshdeep: 'He can handle the pressure, his temperament is brilliant'
In his first World Cup match in any format, the left-arm quick dismissed Babar, Rizwan and Asif at a packed MCG
April 17, 2024
Virat Kohli owns the MCG in thrilling finish against Pakistan
In front of more than 90,000 fans at the MCG, India prevailed over Pakistan in a nerve-racking finish
April 25, 2024
Drama at the death - a ball-by-ball account of a cracking finish at the MCG
It was 31 from 12, and then 16 from six, and then there were wickets, wides, no-balls, sixes, arguments... pretty much everything
April 20, 2024
Zimbabwe ready to 'cause some damage' in the Super 12s
Craig Ervine says the pressure of making the next round is off, and hopes his players will express themselves with freedom
April 18, 2024
Neighbours out to prove a point in rare World Cup clash
Rain once again on the radar as South Africa and Zimbabwe brace for their Super 12s opener
April 25, 2024
Tom Cooper: We don't see Netherlands beating Bangladesh as an 'upset'
Shakib Al Hasan wary of the Netherlands threat, and wants his players to remain flexible in their roles
April 24, 2024
Shami picked over Harshal to get wickets up front - Anil Kumble
Former India captain feels Ashwin was picked over Chahal to strengthen the batting
April 15, 2024
Rain could play spoilsport as Bangladesh and Netherlands look to make a splash
Neither side has been able to train much due to the weather in Hobart, with more rains expected on Monday
April 17, 2024
Dockrell plays T20 World Cup Super 12 match against Sri Lanka despite being Covid positive
Ireland allrounder's symptoms are mild, and being "managed in line with current local, national and ICC guidelines"
April 21, 2024
Spinners, Kusal Mendis star in Sri Lanka's comfortable win
Ireland are unchanged from the XI that thumped West Indies on Friday
April 20, 2024
Shadab Khan is Pakistan's Mr T20, and it suits him fine
He loves data, he loves batting at No. 4, he knows bowling legspin is his calling card; he wears his fame lightly and at 24, he isn't about to lose perspective
April 22, 2024
Questions about England's bowling? Wood, Curran and Stokes have some answers
England selected only four frontline bowlers against Afghanistan, and it paid dividends in helpful conditions
April 20, 2024
Finch: Australia's 'fate out of our own hands to a point' following heavy defeat to New Zealand
"It hurts our net run-rate… but we're still going to be positive," Australia captain says
April 21, 2024
Sam Curran five-for sees England past Afghanistan in low-scorer
Liam Livingstone top-scores in stuttering chase as England miss significant NRR boost
April 14, 2024
Woodhill: 'Haris' four overs could determine the outcome of India-Pakistan match'
Rauf, who plays the BBL for Melbourne Stars, has more experience at the MCG than any other bowler on either side
April 13, 2024
Confident Ireland will look for another big result as they face injury-hit Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka are still the favourites, though, and the Hasaranga-Theekshana combine could yet win the day for them
April 13, 2024
A clash of giants and a clash of philosophies, at the 100,000-seater MCG in a World Cup
Weather permitting, the paciest attack in the T20I world will come up against some of the best players of fast bowling
April 21, 2024
'They have won us enough matches' - Babar Azam puts faith in Pakistan's middle order
Pakistan captain says Shan Masood good to go, but Fakhar Zaman not quite there yet
April 26, 2024
Conway, Allen thrash Australia; New Zealand end decade-long wait
New Zealand skittle defending champions for 111 to win their first match against Australia in Australia since December 2011
April 21, 2024
'Talk of having time to prepare for this World Cup started right after last one' - Rohit Sharma
India captain happy with the work his team's done pre-tournament in Australia, and says players have been spoken to about remaining flexible in their plans
April 21, 2024
Weather improves on match eve, but Rohit says India 'ready' for shortened game too
After an early prediction of higher chances of rain for India vs Pakistan, the forecast on Saturday evening came down to 70%
April 13, 2024
Ponting calls West Indies' early exit a 'disgrace'
"It's so bad for their cricket. They've got too much talent in that team"
April 13, 2024
Skerritt blames batters in scathing attack after West Indies' T20 World Cup exit
"Untimely shot selections seem to be deeply embedded in the T20 batting culture of our senior team," the CWI president says
April 20, 2024
Afghanistan ready to script 'remarkable stories' as two-year wait of playing in Australia ends
In 2020, Afghanistan were scheduled to play their first Test in Australia, but the pandemic and political tumult dashed their hopes
April 13, 2024
How Zimbabwe prospered by practising less, not more
"There are days where I won't let players practise at all because I think energy on the field is more important than a few balls in the nets," says head coach Dave Houghton
April 23, 2024
Scotland's early exit encapsulates raw emotion of sport for Associate teams
Of 16 teams at the World Cup, Scotland had played the least number of T20Is, only two, since the last iteration of the tournament
April 13, 2024
Sikandar Raza and Zimbabwe bury ghosts of Harare 2018
Another nervy chase brought back memories of that fateful defeat, but Raza's intrepid decision-making ensured there would be no repeat
April 13, 2024
Can Afghanistan's spin threat derail power-packed England?
Jos Buttler's team begin the World Cup in ominous form, but injury concerns still surround Livingstone and Woakes
April 18, 2024
West Indies struggle with the basics. Again. And again. And again.
The portents from their Test and ODI decline suggest the way back might not be quite as straightforward
April 17, 2024
Stirling's World Cup best puts battle-hardened Ireland in uncharted territory
Having exited at the first-round stage in the last three T20 World Cups, Ireland have reached the Super 12 thanks to a transformed approach
April 12, 2024
Chatara, Ervine and Raza lead Zimbabwe into Super 12s
The winner of this match will join Ireland in the Super 12s
April 12, 2024
New Zealand take on Australia under La Niña's shadow
There is a 90% chance of rain in Sydney which may put a damper on the opening match of the Super 12s
April 13, 2024
Changing New Zealand come up against bogey team with form not on their side
Across formats, New Zealand last beat Australia in 2011; can they break that spell to kick off the 2022 Men's T20 World Cup despite not being at their best?
April 15, 2024
Shan Masood not concussed after scans following blow to the head
The Pakistan batter was struck on the head by a stray shot from Mohammad Nawaz
April 21, 2024
Ireland knock out West Indies with commanding victory
There was no place for Shamarh Brooks in West Indies' XI
April 12, 2024
Muhammad Waseem steps up to end Namibia dream on bittersweet day
Unlikely death-bowling hero ensures UAE end campaign with first win in T20 World Cups
April 09, 2024
David Wiese: 'As long as Namibia have me, I'll keep coming back for them'
He and captain Erasmus urge team to use disappointment of early exit as launching pad for "another phase of success"
April 24, 2024
Agony turns ecstasy as World Cup pendulum swings Netherlands' way
Dutch dream still alive as unlikely helping hand from UAE sends Namibia packing home, writes Alex Malcolm
April 18, 2024
Holder urges 'mature' Joseph to 'lead the attack' and get WI back 'on the right track'
"He's got pace and skill too, and when he has the ball in hand, I expect big things from him"
April 15, 2024
Mendis' pragmatism helps wounded Sri Lanka survive banana-peel beginning
The batter was on a run-a-ball 17 before finishing on 79 off 44, targeting short square boundary on his way
April 15, 2024
After thorny run-in, Australia hope for smooth start to title defence
The build-up was full of fitness concerns and off-field noise; now it's time for a star-studded line-up to flex its muscle
April 15, 2024
Waseem stars in UAE's narrow win, squeezes Netherlands into Super 12s
Netherlands' qualification into the Super 12 is dependant on UAE beating Namibia
April 15, 2024
'Must-win for all four teams in the group' - Zimbabwe and Scotland prep for gripping finale
These two teams have the advantage of playing last in the group, so they will know exactly what they need to do to make the Super 12s
April 18, 2024
Mendis' 79, spinners steer Sri Lanka into Super 12s
Netherlands went in with an unchanged XI in a game that will decide who goes through to the main round
April 15, 2024
Williams: 'We lost too many wickets quite early even though the asking rate was in the sevens'
There is a difference between being encouraged to play your shots and "being reckless", says the batter
April 13, 2024
Alzarri Joseph raises his game, and pace, to give WI's World Cup hopes a shot in the arm
The team needed someone or something special to bail them out against Zimbabwe, and Joseph was up to the task
April 21, 2024
Sri Lanka call up Rajitha and Bandara to replace injured Chameera and Gunathilaka
Mills replaces Topley for England while UAE's Nawaz is pushed up to the main squad after Fahid fractured his left foot
April 21, 2024
Rohit: 'We need to do a lot of things right to win the World Cup'
"It's a big game, but we want to just keep ourselves quite relaxed," the India captain says of the tournament opener against Pakistan
April 15, 2024
Gurbaz cleared of fracture, expected to be fit for Afghanistan's T20 World Cup opener
The wicketkeeper-batter was struck on the left foot by a Shaheen Shah Afridi yorker during the warm-up game
April 15, 2024
Exhaustion, relief, joy - when Ireland couldn't afford to lose, and didn't
"There was a lot of pressure, but that's why you play these games - it's for these kinds of moments," says Dockrell
April 23, 2024
Namibia gear up to take on familiar UAE faces in massive game
Following Karthik Meiyappan's hat-trick, Aryan Lakra says he is "just so happy" for his "friend who he's seen grow through the ranks"
April 23, 2024
Tymal Mills replaces injured Reece Topley in England's T20 World Cup squad
Topley to fly home, where he is set to have surgery on his ankle
April 15, 2024
Players' union will back those who opt out of sponsored match award
The ICC's new deal with Aramco has brought the issue of sports sponsorship to the World Cup
April 18, 2024
Heartbreak the only guarantee as Netherlands and Sri Lanka face off
The first round of these T20 World Cups is dirty business, as one of the two teams will realise on Thursday
April 22, 2024
Alzarri Joseph the difference as West Indies keep T20 World Cup hopes alive
West Indies bring in Johnson Charles as an injury replacement for Brandon King, Tony Munyonga comes in for Zimbabwe after captain Craig Ervine takes ill
April 15, 2024
Chameera out of T20 World Cup with calf injury; Madushan to sit out of Netherlands game
Rajitha, Asitha and Pathirana likely to be named standbys as Sri Lanka grapple with depleted pace attack
April 20, 2024
Cameron Green called up after golf injury rules Josh Inglis out of T20 World Cup
The wicketkeeper suffered a cut when a golf club snapped in his hand
April 20, 2024
Adam Zampa: World Cup opener will get Australia's 'juices flowing'
The legspinner is confident the team's recent defeats won't mean much when they face New Zealand
April 20, 2024
Campher, Dockrell keep Ireland in race for Super 12
A win would make Scotland firm favourites to qualify into the Super 12s
April 20, 2024
Weather watch: High chances of rain affecting Aus vs NZ, Ind vs Pak
The weather could also affect key first-round encounters in Hobart later this week
April 20, 2024
What do Sri Lanka have to do to qualify for the Super 12s?
Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Namibia are all still in the fray, but weather could make things tricky
April 15, 2024
Dushmantha Chameera ruled out of Sri Lanka's Group A decider against Netherlands
Sri Lanka also have injury concerns over Danushka Gunathilaka and Pramod Madushan
April 15, 2024
Mark Watt reveals his secret weapon - a 'cheat sheet' of batters' weaknesses
Scotland's left-arm spinner says he is provided footage that helps him understand the "strengths and weaknesses" of each batter
April 15, 2024
Wrong'uns the right answer for UAE hat-trick man Karthik Meiyappan
Legspinner explains his thought process after picking up the first hat-trick of the 2022 T20 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Holder on under-pressure WI: 'No point in just having talent, we've got to produce it'
With Zimbabwe enjoying a T20I purple patch, WI have their backs against the wall
April 15, 2024
Ball-by-ball - how Karthik Meiyappan hat-tricked Sri Lanka
UAE legspinner becomes just the fifth bowler to pick up a hat-trick in a men's T20 World Cup game
April 15, 2024
Fresh thinking and specific scenario prep help Netherlands dream of Super 12s
Acing the powerplays and keeping bowling plans simple have lifted the men in orange to first place on the Group A table
April 11, 2024
Nissanka and bowlers give Sri Lanka NRR-boosting win
The teams made one forced change each: Sri Lanka have Asalanka in place of Gunathilaka, while UAE brought in Aryan Lakra for Zawar Farid
April 12, 2024
Reece Topley gives England injury scare after rolling ankle in fielding drill
Fast bowler to be monitored ahead of Afghanistan opener following incident at Gabba
April 11, 2024
Batters let Namibia down as Netherlands get one foot in Super 12s
Both teams had won their opening games of the T20 World Cup
April 11, 2024
Raza embodies Zimbabwe's mission to make the Super 12s
Everyone from the coach Houghton to the captain Ervine have insisted they haven't travelled all the way to Australia just to play the first round
April 15, 2024
India need a left-hand batter in the playing XI, says Tendulkar
"What I really like is that if he has a plan, he commits to it, and that is really, really important," he says about Arshdeep Singh
April 15, 2024
Liam Livingstone signals World Cup readiness in thumping England warm-up win
Stokes, Brook and Curran in the runs as Pakistan are beaten by six wickets at Gabba
April 15, 2024
Munsey and Watt have a bash as a Scottish fairytale is scripted in Hobart
Scotland's performance against West Indies was the perfect coming together of a team that has played and trained together for a long time
April 15, 2024
Phil Simmons wants West Indies to 'start being professional' after batting implosion
From 58 for 2, they collapsed to 116 all out, as Scotland shocked them by 42 runs in their opening match of the First Round
April 15, 2024
Karunaratne urges Sri Lanka to 'bring the right attitude' after Namibia loss
"Different places, different conditions, and different countries," the quick bowler says about similarity with start at Asia Cup
April 15, 2024
It's Raza's day out with bat and ball as Zimbabwe trump Ireland
Ireland's slower bowling will be headlined by offspinner Simi Singh but they will also challenge Zimbabwe with their quicks
April 20, 2024
'Wanted to give him a little bit of a challenge' - Rohit on holding Shami back till the last over
"I want to see more consistency in terms of where you want to pitch the ball," India captain says of the bowling effort
April 15, 2024
Shami-Kohli brilliance takes Indians to unlikely win over Australians
Australians lose four in four in the final over - the first of the match from Shami - to lose by six runs
April 15, 2024
Scotland bowlers script huge upset against West Indies
West Indies pack the XI with allrounders on a pitch where batters are expected to dominate
April 15, 2024
From redundancies to refunds: rebuilding the T20 World Cup
The tournament CEO Michelle Enright talks about the challenges of putting the tournament on two years later than planned due to Covid
April 15, 2024
Edwards: 'We probably got a bit carried away with trying to hit boundaries'
Netherlands suffered a wobble in the middle overs of a small chase, but recovered to win it in the end
April 15, 2024
Brad Evans: 'We're not going to Australia to come back before main World Cup starts'
Coach Dave Houghton has created "a happier place" in the team, and young quick Evans is among the players benefiting from the change
April 15, 2024
Balbirnie: Ireland want to excite people
"If we get the results, that's great. But as long as we are putting in those performances, we will be happy."
April 15, 2024
Aayan Khan - UAE's teenage record-breaker
The 16-year old broke Mohammad Amir's record to become the youngest to play at a men's T20 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Sri Lanka pacers change their plan - and allow Namibia to change the mood at Kardinia Park
Captain Dasun Shanaka not happy with his bowlers after Namibia's match-turning late blitz with the bat
April 15, 2024
How Namibia 'turned the tables' on Sri Lanka
Captain Gerhard Erasmus says the experience of the last T20 World Cup gave them an idea of the skills required at this level
April 15, 2024
Netherlands scrape through in tense finish against UAE
UAE captain CP Rizwan suggested it could be "slightly tougher to chase"
April 15, 2024
Daryl Mitchell unlikely to be available for New Zealand's opener against Australia
Head coach Gary Stead is hopeful of the allrounder returning to action in the side's second game of the tournament
April 15, 2024
'If we stay together, it'll be fine' - Nicholas Pooran backs West Indies to fire despite lack of big names
Says his team are "underdogs", and winning the T20 World Cup "would mean the world" to them
April 15, 2024
Namibia kick off World Cup in style with famous upset
Namibia come in with experience in the middle order, and a deep batting line-up
April 15, 2024
Injured Dilshan Madushanka out of T20 World Cup; Binura Fernando named replacement
The left-arm seamer sustained a quadriceps tear on the eve of Sri Lanka's first match of the tournament
April 15, 2024
Low on expectations, high on preparation - Netherlands and UAE look to put on a show
"All the pressure is on Sri Lanka and Namibia, having played in the Super 12s last year," says Colin Ackermann
April 20, 2024
Babar: Middle-order batters' form in New Zealand 'good signs' for T20 World Cup
Pakistan captain excited about his team's chances in Australia, especially with Haris Rauf in good form and Shaheen Afridi set to come back
April 15, 2024
Rajapaksa has Player-of-the-Tournament ambitions at the T20 World Cup
Hard-hitting batter does not feel Sri Lanka are underprepared following no cricket since their Asia Cup win
April 15, 2024
Rohit Sharma: Saving Bumrah's career more important than this T20 World Cup
India captain believes "everything is looking good" as far as Bumrah's replacement Shami is concerned
April 24, 2024
Australia take cautious approach with Stoinis and Marsh ahead of World Cup
David Warner may also sit out the warm-up match against India with his stiff neck
April 15, 2024
Soumya Sarkar and Shoriful Islam added to Bangladesh T20 World Cup squad
They replace Sabbir Rahman and Mohammad Saifuddin
April 18, 2024
Fakhar Zaman replaces injured Usman Qadir in Pakistan's T20 World Cup squad
Fakhar, who was earlier one of the travelling reserves, has recovered from his knee injury
April 15, 2024
Shami replaces Bumrah in India's T20 World Cup squad
The BCCI also confirmed Mohammed Siraj and Shardul Thakur as back-ups
April 17, 2024
Shakib aside, there's very little right about Bangladesh's T20I side
There's a new hierarchy among the quicks, the expectations from the team are low, and the think tank appears out of ideas
April 15, 2024
Shami, Siraj and Thakur to link up with India's T20 World Cup squad in Australia
The original trio of reserve players - Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi and Deepak Chahar - are not travelling at the moment
April 20, 2024
Marco Jansen replaces Dwaine Pretorius in South Africa's T20 World Cup squad
Lizaad Williams has been added as part of the travelling reserves
April 15, 2024
South Africa's embarrassment of glitches
The ODI series loss in India won't help the qualification process for 2023 World Cup and, more immediately, the mindset ahead of the T20 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Shaheen Afridi completes rehab for knee injury, to join Pakistan squad in Brisbane on October 15
Fakhar Zaman, who was also undergoing treatment and rehab for a knee injury, has recovered too
April 15, 2024
Gary Kirsten, Dan Christian added to Netherlands' coaching staff
Both on short term deals to work with the team during the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia
April 15, 2024
Suryakumar hits fifty in India's first T20 World Cup practice game
They beat a Western Australian Cricket Association XI by 13 runs with Arshdeep Singh also making a mark
April 15, 2024
Finch says he will return to opening in Canberra: 'Was always the plan'
The Australia captain has batted in the middle order in the last three matches with Cameron Green at the top
April 15, 2024
Suryakumar and Harshal ready for 'cold' Australian welcome: 'There's a few butterflies and lot of excitement'
Despite never playing top-flight cricket in Australia, both players are working hard to perfect their game plans in time for the T20 World Cup
April 25, 2024
Graham Hume replaces Craig Young in Ireland's T20 World Cup squad
Fast bowler will fly to Australia immediately in place of Young, who experienced "recurrence of a chronic issue"
April 25, 2024
Lance Klusener quits as Zimbabwe batting coach
Former South Africa allrounder leaves with less than two weeks to go for the T20 World Cup
April 15, 2024
Phil Salt: 'We've got a series to win and an eye on the World Cup'
Batter looking to press his case for a T20 World Cup starting spot in Australia T20Is
April 24, 2024
Daryl Mitchell in doubt for T20 World Cup with fractured finger
Allrounder out of ongoing tri-series after getting hit on his right hand while batting in the nets
April 15, 2024
Shastri: Bumrah and Jadeja's absence 'an opportunity to unearth a new champion' at T20 World Cup
Former India coach believes the side has enough depth to win the tournament should they start well
April 18, 2024
Fractured thumb puts Pretorius out of India ODIs as well as T20 World Cup
Marco Jansen has been called up to the ODI side and an update on the T20 World Cup squad is expected soon
April 23, 2024
Cariah's journey from videos of Warne and Lara to the World Cup: 'I always believe that I can make it to the top'
Selected at the age of 30 with only four T20s to his name, the legspinner quickly impressed on his debut
April 25, 2024
Fit-again Stoinis not feeling threatened by Green's emergence
The allrounder said he was fit to resume bowling when the England series starts on Sunday
April 20, 2024
Top teams 'one step ahead' of Pakistan in T20 batting approach, says chief selector Wasim
"It does look sometimes like the top order doesn't trust the middle order, but you can improve this"
April 25, 2024
Hetmyer dropped from West Indies World Cup squad over missed flight
Shamarh Brooks called up after Hetmyer informed CWI he would not be on plane to Australia
April 21, 2024
Ben Stokes to bat No. 4 at World Cup, Harry Brook 'couldn't have done more' to seal spot
Matthew Mott says England will be "clear with everybody on their roles" as they plan for Australia
April 20, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah out of T20 World Cup with back injury
BCCI expected to name a replacement shortly
April 15, 2024
Injured Marcus Stoinis ruled out of West Indies T20I series
He has stayed back in Perth to continue his recovery, leaving Australia with fewer chances to nail down their XI for the T20 World Cup
April 20, 2024
Dravid still awaiting official confirmation of the extent of Bumrah's injury
With less than a month till their first match at the T20 World Cup, India are sweating on the fitness of their strike bowler
April 16, 2024
After Asia Cup glory, Sri Lanka leave for T20 World Cup brimming with confidence
After a camp in Kandy, Shanaka's team is reaching Australia well in advance to work on skills and plans specific to the conditions on offer
April 17, 2024
Ganguly: Bumrah is not out of the T20 World Cup yet
The BCCI president added that a final decision could be taken in the "next two or three days"
April 18, 2024
India to depart for Australia on October 6 for preparatory camp ahead of T20 World Cup
India to train in Perth where they are also set to play a practice game against Western Australia
April 20, 2024
Hazlewood expects Australian World Cup conditions to give bowlers a chance
He believes the home side's attack will be better after the challenging series in India
April 17, 2024
Winners of 2022 T20 World Cup to get prize money of US $1.6 million
The runners-up will collect $800,000 and the two losing semi-finalists $400,000 each, just like in the last edition
April 20, 2024
Cummins wary of burning Green but 'huge demand' inevitable as IPL question looms
Australia's Test captain said the structure of contracts and how players are managed will need to change in the future
April 20, 2024
Injured Jasprit Bumrah in doubt for the T20 World Cup
PTI quotes BCCI official saying India's pace spearhead has suffered a stress fracture of the back and is likely to be sidelined for months
April 14, 2024
Green retained for West Indies T20Is as Australia take cautious approach ahead of World Cup
Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Mitchell Starc and David Warner return having missed the India tour
April 21, 2024
Moeen Ali: Liam Livingstone likely to be 'undercooked' for T20 World Cup following ankle injury
Batter due to fly out to Australia next week but may have limited practice before tournament
April 13, 2024
McMullen earns maiden call-up to Scotland squad for T20 World Cup; Wheal, Davey return
Ali Evans, Gavin Main, Adrian Neill, Chris McBridge and Oliver Hairs - all part of recent series against New Zealand - have been left out
April 16, 2024
Zimbabwe rope in Steve Kirby as bowling coach ahead of T20 World Cup
Kirby had a long county career in England with several sides and won the County Championship with Yorkshire
April 21, 2024
Andy McBrine dropped from Ireland's T20 World Cup squad; Simi Singh included
Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand and Conor Olphert also make the cut in the 15-member squad
April 21, 2024
England suffer coaching setback after Richard Dawson groin injury
Assistant coach to fly home from Pakistan, ruled out of World Cup
April 23, 2024
Milne, Allen and Bracewell included in New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad
The same group will play the T20 tri-series against Pakistan and Bangladesh in Christchurch
April 16, 2024
Fit-again Harshal adds more strings to T20 bow
He says the backing from the team management has helped "take a bit of pressure off" as he makes a return to India's squad
April 18, 2024
Kohli is third opener but Rahul has Rohit's backing as first-choice opener
"There is no confusion. We are very clear about what KL brings to us," Rohit says
April 20, 2024
Rohan Mustafa, UAE's most-capped player, dropped from T20 World Cup squad
UAE play Sri Lanka, Netherlands and Namibia in the first round, aiming to qualify for the tournament proper
April 17, 2024
Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara in Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup squad, subject to fitness
Sri Lanka name 15-member squad and five reserves - where Dinesh Chandimal finds himself - for the show-piece event in Australia
April 08, 2024
टी20 विश्व कप में एर्विन करेंगे ज़िम्बाब्वे का नेतृत्व
प्रमुख गेंदबाज़ मुज़ाराबानी की टीम में वापसी
April 20, 2024
Shaheen Afridi making progress ahead of planned T20 World Cup comeback
Fast bowler is understood to have paid his own way to the UK for treatment on knee injury
April 22, 2024
Fit-again Ervine to lead full-strength Zimbabwe side at T20 World Cup
Tendai Chatara, Milton Shumba and Wellington Masakadza also return from injuries
April 15, 2024
Murali and Vettori give away the secrets to spin bowling in Australia
Modern day greats advice bowlers to use the bounce to their advantage
April 20, 2024
Mohammad Wasim backs Babar, Rizwan to improve strike rate
Pakistan's chief selector says he "wasn't even thinking about a back-up opener" for the T20 World Cup
April 25, 2024
Yannic Cariah, who played his last T20 in 2016, makes West Indies' T20 World Cup squad for 2022
Meet the wildcard pick Desmond Haynes has placed his faith in to help the spin attack in Australia
April 20, 2024
Fakhar Zaman out of T20 World Cup squad with knee injury, Shan Masood called up
Shaheen Shah Afridi, who is currently sidelined with a knee injury, is part of the main squad
April 10, 2024
Globetrotter Qais Ahmad picked in Afghanistan's T20 World Cup squad
Uncapped pacer Mohammad Saleem and big-hitter Darwish Rasooli also make squad of 15
April 13, 2024
Mitchell Marsh coy on captaincy ambitions, all eyes on T20 World Cup
The allrounder is confident he will overcame an ankle niggle in time for the tournament
April 20, 2024
Evin Lewis returns to West Indies squad for T20 World Cup; Russell, Narine left out
Yannic Cariah preferred over Hayden Walsh, no room for Andre Russell and Fabian Allen
April 23, 2024
Mike Hussey, David Saker appointed to England's World Cup coaching staff
Former bowling coach to link up in Pakistan, Australia batter will join squad Down Under
April 21, 2024
Litton back, Mahmudullah left out of Bangladesh's T20 World Cup squad
Yasir Ali, Nurul Hasan, Hasan Mahmud and Najmul Hossain Shanto are all back in the mix
April 12, 2024
Gerhard Erasmus to lead Namibia at T20 World Cup; Lohan Louwrens, Tangeni Lungameni make the cut
Pierre de Bruyn, Albie Morkel and Morne Morkel part of the team's support staff for the tournament
April 20, 2024
Will Mahmudullah make Bangladesh's T20 World Cup squad?
A prolonged dip in form has meant Bangladesh's most capped T20I player can no longer be assured of his place
April 21, 2024
Mark Boucher to stand down as South Africa coach after T20 World Cup
CSA confirm departure in wake of Test series loss to England
April 18, 2024
Bumrah and Harshal return to India squad for T20 World Cup
Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Hooda and Axar Patel part of the squad going to Australia in October
April 14, 2024
Matthew Hayden to be Pakistan mentor for 2022 T20 World Cup
He will join the side on October 15 in Brisbane after Pakistan's tri-series against Bangladesh and New Zealand
April 25, 2024
T20 World Cup: Australia meet India in their only warm-up game on October 17
Ireland, Scotland, Namibia, UAE and Netherlands are set to play at the iconic MCG for potentially the first time
April 16, 2024
Why Alex Hales' England return could define Jos Buttler's captaincy
A series of coincidences made it possible, but a team struggling for identity needs his runs
April 16, 2024
Alex Hales gets England recall as Jonny Bairstow's T20 World Cup replacement
England opener back in the fold after three-year absence
April 16, 2024
Ackermann, van der Merwe return for Netherlands' T20 World Cup campaign
Timm van der Gugten, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren and Brandon Glover have also been brought back into the squad
April 18, 2024
Bavuma to lead South Africa at T20 World Cup, injured van der Dussen out
The same squad will play a three-T20I series in India before travelling to Australia for the World Cup
April 16, 2024
'Freak' injury puts Bairstow out of third Test and T20 World Cup
Ben Duckett has been called up as his replacement at The Oval
April 16, 2024
Jason Roy form meant T20 World Cup selection 'too much of a gamble' - Rob Key
Jonny Bairstow set to open alongside Jos Buttler in Australia after Roy runs out of rope
April 12, 2024
England keep faith with old guard as Ben Stokes, Mark Wood, Chris Woakes return for T20 World Cup
Five uncapped players named in 19-man squad for preceding Pakistan tour
April 20, 2024
Being a finisher was 'not a sole focus' for Tim David, who has 'naturally evolved into that way'
After losing his Western Australia rookie contract in 2019, David took a different route to make Australia's T20I squad
April 12, 2024
Tim David earns Australia call for T20 World Cup
The middle-order batter is the one change from the group which won the title in the UAE
April 13, 2024
Wasim Akram: Pakistan believe they can 'compete against India day-in and day-out'
Also says Babar-Kohli comparison is inevitable, and believes Pakistan captain is on track to be a 'modern great'
April 20, 2024
Bangladesh appoint S Sriram T20 consultant for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup
It is understood Sriram will act as head coach of the T20I side, with current head coach Russell Domingo taking charge of the Test and ODI teams
April 16, 2024
Ponting: Suryakumar is a bit like AB de Villiers
"He has played better than anybody else in the Indian team for the last couple of series"
April 19, 2024
Injured Tymal Mills to miss remainder of Hundred
He is, however, hopeful of recovering in time to make England's T20 World Cup squad
April 19, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan named Bangladesh captain for Asia Cup and T20 World Cup
BCB also names 17-member squad for the Asia Cup
April 19, 2024
Karachi, Lahore to host T20Is as England return to Pakistan after 17 years
England will return to the country to play three Tests after the T20 World Cup; New Zealand and West Indies scheduled to tour too
April 16, 2024
Mark Wood braced for second elbow operation, faces race to be fit for T20 World Cup in Australia
Fast bowler suffers adverse reaction to full-pace appearance for home club Ashington
April 15, 2024
Australia challenged to 'find a way' to fit Tim David into the T20I side
Former Australia allrounder Shane Watson believes David has a "very rare" skill while Aaron Finch said his time will come
April 15, 2024
Former Renegades seamer Cameron Stevenson named in USA squad for T20 World Cup Qualifiers
Fast bowler Rusty Theron is also included after missing the Ireland T20Is due to injury
April 23, 2024
Ponting: India should use Pant as 'floater' in T20 World Cup
The Delhi Capitals head coach says Pant could be "exceptionally dangerous" on the Australian pitches
April 14, 2024
Rob Key: England white-ball teams must 'keep evolving' as coaching appointment looms
Backs Eoin Morgan's captaincy as Brendon McCullum enters frame as potential head coach
April 17, 2024
Ireland recall Tector and McBrine for T20 World Cup 2022 Qualifiers
Neil Rock and Ben White have been named as the travelling reserves in the squad led by Andy Balbirnie
April 26, 2024
Australia will begin men's T20 World Cup defence against New Zealand
India will face Pakistan at the MCG on October 23
April 20, 2024