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Zampa: 'Probably the worst-feeling four-for I've ever got'

'I think the last three days for me [have been about] reflecting on how the last three [T20] World Cups have gone'

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia dismantles Oman by nine wickets to bow out on a high

Adam Zampa led the way with four wickets before Mitchell Marsh blazed away to an unbeaten 64 off 33 balls to help the side chase down the 105-run target within the tenth over.

Conrad's SA hope to 'expose India under pressure'

South Africa coach wants to use the weight of scrutiny and expectation on India against them

Zampa four-for, Marsh 64* take Australia to big consolation win against Oman

They were already out of the running for the Super Eight, but produced a clinical nine-wicket win at Pallekele

Babar not best person to come in to finish innings: Pakistan coach Hesson explains batting order shuffle

Babar was not sent in at his usual number four spot during the game against Namibia with Hesson claiming that the team had batters better suited to finish the innings than the talisman.

Asa Tribe 64 not out seals England Lions win over Pakistan Shaheens

Lions spinners restrict Shaheens before Tribe anchors successful chase in Abu Dhabi

T20 World Cup 2026: Kettleborough, Gaffaney to officiate IND vs SA match

The experienced duo will be take charge of the marquee clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad assisted by TV umpire Alex Wharf and fourth umpire Chris Brown.

T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma ‘one good hit away’ from finding form, says Morkel

Abhishek is yet to open his account in the current edition of the tournament and during Friday’s training, he was seen spending considerable time with head coach Gautam Gambhir.

PAK vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8: New Zealand primed for examination against Pakistan spin attack

The Premadasa Stadium has seen pacers average lesser than spinners this World Cup edition. Pakistan might be tempted to break their spin attack and bring in an extra pacer against New Zealand.

Pakistan to play three ODIs against Bangladesh in March

The three matches will be played between March 13 and 15 at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium in Dhaka.

Australia vs Oman Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Oman bowled out for 104; Zampa picks four

AUS vs OMA Live Score: Catch the updates and highlights from the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Australia and Oman played in Pallekele on Friday.

NZ meet familiar opponents Pakistan in spin-friendly Premadasa

The two teams have faced each other 41 times between October 2022 and April 2025

SA vs NZ: Keshav Maharaj to lead youthful Proteas squad in post-World Cup series

Maharaj is one of only three players T20 World Cup squad to be called up, and will lead an inexperienced side that has five uncapped players.

Keshav Maharaj to lead South Africa for T20I series in New Zealand

Most of the players from the T20 World Cup squad will not be travelling to New Zealand

BCB central contracts: Taskin, Mushfiqur demoted; no player in A+ category

Fast bowler joins captains Najmul Hossain Shanto, Mehidy Hasan Miraz and Litton Das in category A

Richa, Deepti among Indian players in The Hundred auction pool

Seventeen Indians are in the auction pool for the women’s section of the tournament, while Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues were among the pre-signed players for the tournament.

Renshaw returns for Australia's dead-rubber game against Oman

This is the last group-stage game of the tournament and both sides are eliminated from Super Eight contention

ECB push back at Pakistan 'shadow-ban' reports ahead of Hundred auction

More than 50 Pakistani players have registered for Piccadilly event in March, out of 950 players

NZ get Santner boost ahead of Super Eights, but Ferguson still a 'wait and see'

New Zealand, who play all three Super Eights games in Colombo, face Pakistan on Saturday

Buttler 'frustrated' by World Cup form but won't rein himself in

England opener passed 4,000 runs against Italy but has not gone past 26 in four group-stage innings

India A enters final of ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars, beats Sri Lanka A by five wickets in semifinal

After choosing to bat, Sri Lanka A was bowled out for 118, with Radha leading the attack with figures of four for 19.

NZ vs PAK, T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8s: We’re prepared for Usman Tariq’s unique action, says Mark Chapman

Since 2024 August, New Zealand have played Pakistan in 20 bilateral matches across ODIs and T20Is, and Chapman averred that those games have given his side a good understanding of Pakistan’s attack.

Indian-owned Hundred teams unlikely to select Pakistani Players: reports

Indian-owned Hundred franchises are unlikely to sign Pakistani players in next month’s auction, despite ECB assurances of no formal ban, reflecting a wider pattern across IPL-linked leagues.

AUS-W vs IND-W, 3rd T20I: India batters eye resurgence against Aussies to seal historic series win

The Women in Blue will be aware of the significance a series triumph Down Under holds, a feat they last achieved in 2016.

Broken Australia look to avoid ignominy of third straight loss

Australia would have viewed the game as a tune-up before the next stage, but instead it's two eliminated teams taking each other on

The Hundred 2026 Auction: Date, Salary Cap, Player List and Rules Explained

Full guide to The Hundred’s first-ever auction at Piccadilly Lights, including budgets, retained players, new signings and how bidding works.

Uttarakhand’s semifinal run in Ranji Trophy expands its cricketing footprint

Uttarakhand became a First-Class team only in 2018-19, and has steadily improved, reaching the last-eight thrice, before its maiden run to the semifinals this edition where it lost to Karnataka.

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia coach laments disappointing performances, but defends planning

Australia ⁠crashed out of the group stage following losses to Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka, triggering acrimony on the home front.

The tactics behind Sam Harper becoming an opener

The wicketkeeper had not opened in first-class cricket before this season but is currently averaging 91.50 in the role

Australia vs Oman LIVE Streaming Info, T20 World Cup 2026: When, where to watch AUS v OMA?

AUS vs OMA: Get the full scorecard and commentary from the T20 World Cup 2026 match between the Australia and Oman, which is being played in Kandy.

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table updated after AFG vs CAN: Afghanistan ends campaign with 82-run win over Canada

Here are the latest standings from the T20 World Cup 2026 after Afghanistan vs Canada match in Chennai on Thursday.

T20 World Cup 2026: Coach Trott leaves Afghanistan duty on a high yet emotional note

Jonathan Trott spent three-and-a-half years as Afghanistan coach, building it into a prominent force, which reached the semifinals of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Voll makes strides in trying to fill Healy's shoes

The opener dominated Australia's innings in Canberra with 88 which set up a series-leveling 19-run victory

Associates need 'more opportunities against best nations' - Saad Bin Zafar

Former Canada captain calls on ICC to ensure "more exposure and experience"

Zadran and Nabi help Afghanistan sign off with massive win

While Zadran struck his T20I best of 95 not out, Nabi finished with 4 for 7, his best figures in T20Is to inflict an 82-run defeat on Canada

Jonathan Trott on England role: 'I don't know what future holds'

Outgoing Afghanistan head coach says he'd be interested in leading a team 'so close to his heart'

Andrew McDonald: Australia were 'fully locked' in for T20 World Cup

Hubballi to host Ranji final; Chinnaswamy not yet ready

ESPNcricinfo understands the KSCA had the option of hosting the fixture between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir either in Bengaluru or Hubballi

Bates, Devine, Tahuhu to miss home Zimbabwe series

The selectors named the uncapped duo of Nensi Patel and Kayley Knight

AFG vs CAN, T20 World Cup 2026: Zadran, Nabi power Afghanistan to 82-run win over Canada

Ibrahim Zadran (95 n.o., 56b, 7x4, 5x6) and Mohammad Nabi (four for seven) were the chief architects of Afghanistan’s win on Thursday.

SL vs ZIM highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe beats Sri Lanka by six wickets

SL vs ZIM: Ball-by-ball commentary, updates and highlights of the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Thursday.

AFG vs CAN highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Afghanistan beats Canada by 82 runs

AFG vs CAN highlights: Catch the updates from the T20 World Cup 2026 match between Afghanistan and Canada played in Chennai on Thursday.

T20 World Cup 2026: Australia seeks to avoid slip up against Oman in forgettable campaign

The group stage exit in the ongoing T20 World Cup has forced the Australian cricket administrators to announce a “forensic review” of its performance once the players return to the country.

Kate Ebrahim named Zimbabwe Women's interim head coach for NZ tour

ZC named a new, interim support staff to replace the group led by Walter Chawaguta

'Best time to crush' Australia, says Oman captain Jatinder Singh

Oman and Australia play the last game of the group stage in Pallekele on Friday

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka takes draw against Uttarakhand, sets up final against J&K

Fifties from Sudha, Saurabh and Abhay, combined with the umpires’ insistence on playing on, prolonged the match to the third session on the final day.

When and where is the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final?

Here are all you need to know about the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final between Karnataka and Jammu & Kashmir.

T20 World Cup 2026: Hope’s pragmatism shines in West Indies’ win against Italy

Despite having already qualified for the Super Eights, West Indies opted to field a full-strength team for its last Group-C match against Italy. The decision was welcomed by the Italian camp, which viewed it as a sign of respect. Captain Harry Manenti said the move added significance to the contest.

T20 World Cup 2026: Ten Doeschate admits India’s spin vulnerability as Super Eight looms

India has lost 15 of its 31 wickets in this tournament to finger-spinners and has the second-lowest cumulative average (16.4) against them.

Hope's 75, Forde and Joseph's wickets help WI go into Super Eight unconquered

Italy had their moments in the T20 World Cup game at Eden Gardens, but fell well short and now go back home with the one win against Nepal and a lot of memories to cherish

Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to enter Super Eight unbeaten

The Zimbabwe bowlers kept Sri Lanka to 178 on a sluggish track before the batters combined to seal their second-highest successful T20I chase

Alec Stewart on England speculation: 'There isn't a job to say yes or no to'

Surrey grandee would be strong contender for role within English cricket in wake of Ashes loss

Canada bowl as Afghanistan leave out Noor Ahmad

Canada also made just one change as both teams play their final game of this T20 World Cup

Kapp rested for Pakistan ODIs as a precaution, Fay Cowling gets maiden call-up

A CSA statement said Kapp was being rested for the series after feeling discomfort in the third T20I

T20 World Cup 2026: Brevis not burdened by comparisons to AB de Villiers

In the sub-continent for his maiden T20 World Cup, the 22-year-old, described as South Africa’s X-factor by consultant Albie Morkel, says he is at ease in his own skin.

T20 World Cup 2026: Zimbabwe stuns Sri Lanka, enters Super 8s undefeated

Chasing 179 on a rather sluggish surface, Zimbabwe needed pragmatism and force in equal measure, and those elements were offered by Bennett (63 not out, 48 balls) and Raza (45, 26b) respectively.

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table Updated after SL vs ZIM: Zimbabwe tops Group B after beating Sri Lanka

Here are the latest standings from the T20 World Cup 2026 after Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe match in Colombo on Thursday.

Padikkal, Smaran, Rahul star as Karnataka make 15th final

Their semi-final against Uttarakhand ended in a draw, but Karnataka were through on a first-innings lead

IND-W vs AUS-W, 2nd T20I: Voll shines as Australia beats India by 19 runs

Voll and Mooney added 128 runs for the first wicket to register Australia’s highest opening stand against India in T20Is, with the host posting 163 for 5.

Voll the centrepiece before Australia bowlers shine to level T20I series

India made a strong start to the chase after fighting back with the ball but but home side built pressure which brought a collapse

Webster's rearguard century carries Tasmania to draw

In the end it was the home side push for victory as Riley Meredith took four wickets

IND-W vs AUS-W highlights, 2nd T20I: India collapses in chase to lose by 19 runs; Series level 1-1

AUS-W vs IND-W: Follow the ball-by-ball updates, commentary and highlights of the second T20I between Australia and India taking place at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Thursday.

Harmanpreet Kaur becomes most capped player in women’s international cricket

Harmanpreet, playing her 356th international match, went past New Zealand’s Suzie Bates (355).

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka qualifies for first final in 11 years after semifinal draw with Uttarakhand

R. Smaran (127) and KL Rahul (86 not out) piled on the runs in Karnataka’s second innings as it finished with a hefty lead of 826 midway through the first session of the fifth day.

T20 World Cup 2026: Hope leads the way as West Indies beats Italy to end group stage unbeaten

The skipper’s 46-ball 75 powered the West Indies to 165, following which pacers Shamar Joseph (four for 30) and Matthew Forde (three for 19) ensured that Italy fell well short of the target.

West Indies vs Italy Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Hope’s 75 leads WI to 42-run victory over ITA

WI vs ITA: Get the full scorecard and commentary from the T20 World Cup 2026 match between the West Indies and Italy, which is being played in Kolkata.

India's problems with fingerspin could 'be a differentiator', says ten Doeschate

As things stand, "we're going to make do with the abundance of left-handers," Ryan ten Doeschate says of India's options

Sri Lanka opt to bat against Zimbabwe, play Madushanka and Madushan

Both teams are already through to the Super Eight of the T20 World Cup

Jhye Richardson joins Yorkshire for start of County Championship

Australian fast bowler available for first six rounds of the County Championship

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table updated after WI vs ITA: West Indies maintains perfect record with fourth win

Here are the latest standings from the T20 World Cup 2026 after West Indies vs Italy match in Kolkata on Thursday.

Bas de Leede reiterates demand for 'more opportunities against the big teams'

"We can only hope this World Cup may change that," Bas de Leede says of the Associates' struggle to perform consistently against the Full Members

Lauren Down calls time on her cricket career

"I will miss being around the girls, but I'm now looking forward to watching on from the sidelines," she said

Bangladesh's new sports minister wants to 'resolve issue' with India quickly

"We want to maintain friendly relations with all our neighbouring countries," new sports minister Aminul Haque says

Boland's six dismantles WA to book Victoria home Sheffield Shield final

The Test quick claimed the first five wickets in the second innings as the visitors surged to a huge win in Perth

Italy ask West Indies to bat in Holder's 300th international game

Italy made two changes, bringing back fast bowler Thomas Draca and handing batter Syed Naqvi his first game at the T20 World Cup

Ponting: Australia didn't have any 'aura' about them at T20 World Cup

The former captain picked out the lack of runs from Cameron Green and Tim David as a major factor

IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek Sharma falls for third consecutive duck

The left-handed opener failed again, cleaned up for a third-ball duck by off-spinner Aryan Dutt.

T20 World Cup 2026: In a team of stars, Shivam Dube does the stitching

In T20s, the spotlight chases finishers and spearheads. All-rounder Shivam Dube has instead stitched India’s innings together, quietly rescuing matches from the cracks.

Matthew Mott joins Lancashire as T20 consultant

Former England white ball coach will work at Emirates Old Trafford ahead of Manchester Super Giants stint

IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Dube, Chakaravarthy fire as India beats Netherlands by 17 runs

Though India won by 17 runs, its performance was far from ideal heading into the Super Eights, where it will face South Africa, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

SA vs UAE, T20 World Cup 2026: Bosch, Nortje star as South Africa breeze past UAE

South Africa, chasing 123 against UAE, moved into the Super Eights with a six-wicket win, maintaining a perfect unbeaten record in four matches.

Dube, Varun keep India unbeaten for Super Eight

India extended their winning streak in T20 World Cups to 12 on a night Netherlands didn't do much wrong

IND vs NED Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Dube, Varun lead India to 17-run victory over Netherlands

IND vs NED, T20 World Cup 2026: Follow all the highlights from the T20 World Cup 2026 match between India and Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday, February 18.

India vs Australia LIVE streaming info: Where to watch IND-W v AUS-W 2nd T20I?

IND-W vs AUS-W: Find all the streaming details for the 2nd T20I between India women and Australia women in Canberra.

Dilshan Madushanka replaces injured Pathirana at T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka's last group game is against Zimbabwe on Thursday

Party at Premadasa as Sri Lanka face Zimbabwe with nothing on line

Both teams have already qualified for the Super Eight

Rathour stresses on 'self-belief' as Sri Lanka gear up for Super Eight

Sri Lanka's batting coach said the group had not panicked even when they lost 3-0 to England before the T20 World Cup

Which teams have qualified for T20 World Cup 2028?

Here is the list of teams that have qualified for the T20 World Cup 2028, which will be co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Cricket Scotland CEO advocates for more competitive opportunities for Associates

Speaking to the media after the game against Nepal, the chief executive of Cricket Scotland highlighted the challenges for Associate nations and the need for more competitive opportunities.

Agha hails Pakistan's 'complete performance' after Namibia win

The Pakistan captain also praised Tariq and hoped he would "win us more games" in the upcoming outings

IND-W vs AUS-W 2nd T20I: Pacers boost Harmanpreet & Co. as India eyes series triumph in Canberra

It was a commanding display from seamer Arundhati Reddy, whose four-wicket haul rattled the hosts and spearheaded a superb bowling effort as Australia was unable to bat out its 20 overs and was bundled out for a below-par 133.

Ranji Trophy 2025-26 final likely to be played in Hubbali

Karnataka’s Devdutt Padikkal is likely to lead the side out in the Ranji Trophy final despite Wednesday’s injury against Uttarakhand.

Ranji Trophy 2025-26: Karnataka all but through to final after massive 802-run lead against Uttarakhand on Day 4

Uttarakhand, from an overnight 149 for five, was bundled out for 233 on the penultimate morning. With no requirement to force an outright result, Karnataka batted again and got to 299 for six by stumps, with the overall lead now a gigantic 802.

Pakistan into Super Eight after Farhan ton sinks Namibia

A four-pronged spin attack took Pakistan to a 102-run win, which also ended USA's hopes of making it to the next stage

J&K coach Ajay Sharma: Ranji Trophy final qualification about self belief and hard work

Ajay Sharma had to adapt to J&K’s culture and make the players look beyond the Indian Premier League (IPL) after taking over as the coach in 2022-23.

India bring in Washington Sundar and opt to bat; Croes in for Netherlands

Back from the slower surface of Colombo, India went back to Arshdeep Singh in place of Kuldeep Yadav

Afghanistan look to end disappointing campaign on a high against Canada

Rashid Khan's team was eliminated after they lost to New Zealand and South Africa

T20 World Cup 2026: Hurting Afghanistan rues losing way in campaign

Both Afghanistan and Canada are out of the reckoning for the World Cup’s Super Eight stage, rendering Thursday’s meeting an inconsequential one.

T20 World Cup 2026: Canada opener Samra joins elite World Cup century club at 19

Yuvraj Samra became the first player from an Associate nation to score a T20 World Cup hundred and the youngest to hit a century across men’s World Cups.

T20 World Cup 2026: Farhan’s maiden T20I ton helps Pakistan become final team to qualify for Super Eights

Farhan remained unbeaten on 100 off 58 balls helping Pakistan reach 199/3, while Usman Tariq and Shadab Khan starred with the ball as Namibia was bundled out for 97.