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India Ring the Changes as Netherlands Opt to Bowl in Women’s T20 World Cup Clash

In contrast, India Women made two notable changes to their playing XI as they opted to bat first against Netherlands Women in the opener of Group 1 at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. It was an even more…

England Fight Back After Early Wobble to Keep New Zealand in Check on Day 1 of Second Test

England made a bright start to the second Test of the series against New Zealand at The Oval after stand-in captain Joe Root opted to bowl first in having won the toss. After a rain-delayed start, the hosts kept a…

England Prepare for New Zealand Assault in Oval Showdown

England hold a 1-0 lead in the three-match Crowe-Thorpe Trophy series going into the second Test against Kiwi’s at The Oval with Wednesday’s contest facing its own fresh scrutiny to go along with a much-changed hosts’ lineup. The opening Test…

Lauren Bell Promises High Energy as England Prepare for Crucial Ireland Clash

England seamer Lauren Bell promised to deliver her usual “energy and intensity” when the hosts play Ireland in their second Group B game of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. England will go into…

Juairiya Ferdous Leads Bangladesh to Winning Start Against Netherlands in Women’s T20 World Cup

In doing so, Bangladesh Women enjoyed a fine opening result to their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with an assured six-wicket win against Netherlands Women — the first appearance for this side at this tournament level, in Wednesday’s…

Visa Problems Force Cambodia to Forfeit ACC Men’s Challenger Cup Matches

In the 2026 ACC Men’s Challenger Cup, Cambodia’s campaign was marred by visa issues that meant they were unable to field a full playing XI in Singapore. This resulted in Cambodia forfeiting their group stage matches against Indonesia and Uzbekistan,…

Fit-again Litchfield Returns as Australia Opt to Bat Against South Africa in T20 World Cup Opener

Australia were handed a timely fitness boost ahead of their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign as star batter Phoebe Litchfield was deemed fit and into the playing XI for their opening Group 1 match-up against South Africa at…

Cricket Australia Faces Crucial Decision as BBL Privatisation Debate Reaches Turning Point

Thereabouts, Cricket Australia (CA) is now at a crossroad in its longstanding bid to attract private investment for the Big Bash League (BBL), with state cricket associations continuing to be divided over how premier Australia’s T20 competition should be ultimately…

Kane Williamson Retires Mid-Series, Says “It Just Feels Like the Right Time”

New Zealand cricket legend Kane Williamson has announced his immediate retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable 16-year career. The former Black Caps captain made the announcement during New Zealand’s ongoing Test series against England, saying…

Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel and Izzy Sharp Earn New Zealand Central Contracts for 2026-27

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has named a 17-woman list for its women’s central contracts for the 2026-27 season, along with full-time White Ferns contracts to rookie stars Flora Devonshire, Nensi Patel and Izzy Sharp. New Zealand Cricket continues filling up…