Scotland will replace Bangladesh at next month’s T20 World Cup, cricket’s governing body confirmed on Saturday, after Bangladesh effectively pulled out of the tournament due to a row over playing matches in India.
Steve Smith hits his groove – but too late for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
Batter will not be going to India and Sri Lanka despite fine form in the Big Bash but he does have an eye on the 2028 Olympics
Considering that Steve Smith was once observed changing gloves after facing eight balls, it is no surprise to see him throw down a gauntlet. The surprise is that he is doing so in 20-over cricket, the format where his batting has historically made the most modest impression.
It is an incongruity of Australia’s season that Smith has the hottest hand in the Big Bash League and it is too late to have him considered for an imminent World Cup with the squad selected weeks ago. Smith wanted to be there, but his bigger concern is not the T20 World Cup of 2026. It’s the Los Angeles Olympics of 2028.
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Scorchers skipper Ashton Turner admits Perth took a gamble with plans to “future proof” the team heading into the Big Bash League 15 season.
‘No scope for changing our decision’: Boycott rocks T20 World Cup as bitter feud explodes
Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in next month’s T20 World Cup, its cricket board confirmed on Thursday, effectively ruling the country out of the tournament.
‘Don’t know what he had for lunch’: Star’s display lauded in demolition as India cull Kiwis
Blistering knocks by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led India to a crushing seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20 series.
All-time BBL final grudge match locked in as contender implodes after freak display
The Sydney Sixers have progressed through to an incredible eighth Big Bash grand final in 15 years on Friday night, courtesy of a dominant 57-run win over reigning champions Hobart.
BBL finals schedule: Scorchers into NINTH final as Sixers get redemption shot
The Perth Scorchers are through to a remarkable ninth BBL final and will again face the Sydney Sixers, who beat the Hobart Hurricanes in The Challenger after losing The Qualifier to their old rival.
‘Not a good look’: What was said in heated BBL scene as big-name Aussie teammates clash
A heated exchange between Hobart teammates Beau Webster, Matt Wade and Mitch Owen has been captured during the Sixers-Hurricanes final with Webster delivering a brutal swipe towards Owen.
‘Pretty unbelievable’: Pace ace Will Byrom skittles Sri Lanka to record low in brutal World Cup win
A burgeoning Australian Under-19s pace attack has steamrolled Sri Lanka in yet another brutal World Cup display, winning by nine wickets in Namibia on Friday evening.
Babar breaks silence after leaving BBL on eve of final… saving Sixers a brutal $420k call
Former Australian batter Mark Waugh called for the Sixers to show some “tough love” and drop Pakistan champion Babar Azam for Friday’s must-win Challenger against the Hobart Hurricanes at the SCG.
‘Plenty more to give’: Aussie icon signs new BBL deal after winding back clock in mind-blowing season
Australian cricket icon David Warner has recommitted to the Sydney Thunder for another season, meaning he will play on in the Big Bash League past the age of 40.
Cricket 2026: England chief selector Luke Wright resigns after Ashes disaster in Australia, news, video
The fallout of England’s Ashes defeat has begun, with chief selector Luke Wright announcing his resignation.
From 1-129 to doom: England’s stunning ODI batting collapse in Sri Lanka spin nightmare
Sri Lanka’s spinners turned the screws to script a hard-fought 19-run victory over England in the opening one-day international at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (all times local).
‘It hurts’: Stars respond over Maxi gamble, brutal cricket twist that crushed BBL fairytale… again
The Melbourne Stars have defended batting Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell in the middle order despite another heartbreaking Big Bash League final loss.
Revealed: Stars dominate BBL Team of the Summer that features FIVE first-timers
The BBL15 Team of the Tournament has been unveiled, with the summer’s leading run-scorer David Warner named captain … albeit selected as a non-opener.