New Zealand knocked co-hosts Sri Lanka out of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday with a 61-run win in Colombo that boosted their semi-final hopes.
‘Massive shame’: English cricket rejects Pakistan boycott claim despite bombshell report
Pakistani players will not be discriminated against in selection for the Hundred, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday, despite reports they could be overlooked due to political tensions with India.
Australia’s 12th Test venue revealed as dates for Bangladesh winter tour locked in
Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena will become Australia’s 12th men’s Test venue this year, with the North Queensland ground hosting August’s second Test against Bangladesh.
‘Let’s do it’: Bazball ploy pays off as ‘utter freak’ powers England into World Cup finals
Captain Harry Brook scored his first T20I century to take England into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a nervy two-wicket win against Pakistan in the Super Eights in Kandy.
21-0! Aussies extend ridiculous streak amid star’s epic feat, Healy’s slick start to swansong
The Aussies are back in it.
‘This is a new one’: Controversial scenes as Windies legend dismissed in rare fashion
Veteran all-rounder Deandra Dottin has become the first West Indies cricketer in history to be dismissed obstructing the field, achieving the unwanted feat during Sunday’s second ODI against Sri Lanka in St George’s.
Dates for Australia’s first Test tour of South Africa since Cape Town scandal revealed
Australia will play Test cricket in South Africa for the first time since the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal later this year, with dates and venue for the highly-anticipated tour confirmed on Monday.
Reigning champs India in dire position after Windies seal massive World Cup win
The West Indies blew away T20 World Cup surprise packages Zimbabwe by a colossal 107 runs in Mumbai on Monday as Shai Hope’s team opened their Super Eights campaign with a dominant victory.
‘Would be a shame’: England captain responds to bombshell boycott report
England captain Harry Brook has commented on reports that four franchises will boycott Pakistan players at the upcoming Hundred Auction, while Ashes icon Michael Vaughan warned it could “make a mockery” of the competition.
484-run stand! Big Bash duo cracks second-biggest partnership in women’s cricket history
Perth Scorchers representatives Maddy Darke and Mikayla Hinkley have put together the second-highest partnership in the history of women’s cricket, forming an unbeaten 484-run stand during a Western Australian Premier Cricket match on Sunday.
Ashes blowback: Archer’s pointed World Cup taunt of Aussie superstar as England rout hosts
England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super Eights phase with a resounding 51-run win in Kandy on Sunday.
‘This is a hammering’: Crowd silenced as India suffers historic defeat in T20 mauling
South Africa ended India’s 12-match winning streak at the T20 World Cup with a crushing 76-run win in Ahmedabad on Sunday in the opening Group 1 Super Eights match.
Ex-Test star’s brilliant ton in NSW blitz clinches spot in final despite Marnus century, teammate’s 7-fa
A century for Kurtis Patterson powered New South Wales into the One-Day Cup final, repelling a brilliant Queensland performance which included a Marnus Labuschagne ton and Mitch Swepson 7-fa.
India claims T20 decider as Aussies’ first series of new era gets off to difficult start
Australia has gone down to India in the T20 stanza of the multi-format series after a blistering batting display set up the touring side for a stirring 17-run win in Ellyse Perry’s 350th on Saturday night.
‘Not ready to be flying home’: Aussies cruise to consolation win in World Cup dead rubber
Captain Mitchell Marsh crashed a belligerent 64 off 33 balls as Australia finished their dismal T20 World Cup with a nine-wicket romp past Oman in Kandy on Saturday morning AEDT.