September 4, 2026
Innocent Kaia made a career-best 72 off 42 balls as Zimbabwe chased down 157 with 11 balls to spare to beat Namibia by five wickets in Windhoek, a second win over the hosts in the tri-series.
September 4, 2026
Ben Stokes has signed for the Adelaide Strikers and will open the batting in the Big Bash League, a change from his usual middle-order role. Head coach Tim Paine says Australia's pacey, bouncy wickets suit him.
September 2, 2026
Jasprit Bumrah has been named in India's 15-man T20 squad for three matches against Afghanistan in New Delhi, subject to fitness clearance, after an impact injury kept him out since 16 July.
June 26, 2026
Peshawar Zalmi beat debutants Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium to lift their second Pakistan Super League title, with Aaron Hardie's all-round display sealing a maiden trophy for captain Babar Azam.
June 25, 2026
The PCB has handed the Asian Games 2026 captaincy to opener Sahibzada Farhan while overlooking Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and regular skipper Salman Ali Agha.
Bangladesh players celebrate after winning the third T20I against England at Sher-E-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh, March 14, 2023. — Reuters BCB shares the concerns about player safety. Talks with the ICC were conducted in a constructive manner: BCB. BCB, ICC to continue to engage in “constructive dialogue”. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced on Saturday that it has held discussions with the International Cricket Council (ICC) over a possible squad swap to secure its participation in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup. In a statement, the BCB said it discussed the proposal during a meeting with ICC officials
Photo collage shows US pacer Ali Khan (left) and Batter Shayan Jahangir. — AFP Some cricketers of Pakistani origin, including players from the United States of America (US), have reportedly been denied Indian visas ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup scheduled from February 7 to March 8. Ali Khan, 36, born and raised in Attock, Pakistan, moved to the US at the age of 19, took to Instagram to share the Indian action. Sharing a photo of himself and fellow cricketer Shayan Jahangir enjoying a meal, he wrote, “Indian visa not accepted.” The post quickly caught the attention of
Pakistan’s Shadab Khan (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Sri Lanka’s Dhananjaya de Silva during the first Twenty20 international cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium in Dambulla on January 7, 2026. — AFP. LAHORE: Final consultations on Pakistan’s squad for the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and the upcoming T20I home series with Australia are expected later this week. Sources said white-ball coach Mike Hesson is set to arrive in Lahore after Pakistan’s tour of Sri Lanka ends. Once the consultation process is over, the squad
Bangladeshi players celebrate the wicket of India’s Tilak Varma during the Asia Cup 2025 match between India and Bangladesh at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates on September 24, 2025. — Reuters LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed interest in hosting Bangladesh’s matches in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that the Liton Das-led team will not travel to India due to security reasons. According to PCB sources, Pakistan’s “ready and fully equipped” venues could be offered as an alternative if the Sri Lankan venues are not available.
India’s Shubman Gill and KL Rahul shake hands with Bangladesh players after winning a match in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy between Bangladesh and India at the Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on February 20, 2025. — Reuters/File Conflicting reports emerge after contact between ICC and BCB. ICC tells Bangladesh to travel to India for tournament or lose points. BCB denies receiving any such warning or ultimatum from a world body. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly rejected Bangladesh’s request to shift the 2026 T20 World Cup matches outside India. Conflicting reports emerged after a contact between the ICC and
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