Sri Lanka down Scotland to bolster World Cup hopes

Sri Lanka defeated Scotland by 82 runs Tuesday in Bulawayo to advance to the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup qualifiers with maximum points.
27 June 2023, 13:49 PM

ECB apologises for discrimination following equity report

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has apologised "unreservedly" to those who faced discrimination in the game after the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) released a report finding evidence of racism across the sport.
27 June 2023, 11:55 AM

Akram bullish on Pakistan's World Cup chances

Pakistan great Wasim Akram believes his former side have enough quality in their ranks to be a major player at this year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
27 June 2023, 11:49 AM

Tongue replaces Ali in England team for second Ashes Test

 England have named seamer Josh Tongue as a surprise pick in their team for the second Ashes test against Australia at Lord's which starts on Wednesday, replacing injured spinner Moeen Ali, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Tuesday.
27 June 2023, 11:26 AM

Everyone will look to win the World Cup for Kohli: Sehwag

Former India opener Virender Sehwag believes India should aim to replicate their Cricket World Cup success from 2011 and win the upcoming tournament for Virat Kohli.
27 June 2023, 10:50 AM

‘Playing in India is always very enjoyable’

Bangladesh will begin their campaign against Afghanistan on October 7 in in the hill city of Dharamsala. 
27 June 2023, 08:45 AM

India to host Pakistan for first time in seven years

India will host Pakistan's cricket team for the first time in seven years for the 50-over World Cup, the International Cricket Council said Tuesday.
27 June 2023, 07:46 AM

Bangladesh begin ODI WC campaign against Afghanistan on Oct 7

Bangladesh will begin their ODI World Cup 2023 campaign with the game against Afghanistan on October 7 in Dharamsala, India.
27 June 2023, 06:46 AM

Racism 'entrenched' in English cricket, report finds

England cricket chiefs have promised to "reset" the game after an independent report on Tuesday said not enough had been done to tackle institutional racism and sexism in the game.
27 June 2023, 03:47 AM

Historic Lord's provides 'special' stage for Ashes Test

Lord's will provide a fitting backdrop to this week's Ashes drama as the spiritual 'Home of Cricket' hosts the second Test between England and Australia from Wednesday.
27 June 2023, 03:31 AM

Fitness key in Jahanara’s exclusion

Veterans Jahanara Alam and Rumana Ahmed were excluded from Bangladesh's 20-member preliminary squad for the upcoming series against India at home, announced the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
27 June 2023, 02:00 AM

England won't change attacking approach: Pope

England will not change their attacking philosophy in the second Ashes Test against Australia at Lord's this week despite falling agonisingly short in a thriller at Edgbaston, vice-captain Ollie Pope said on Monday.
26 June 2023, 21:57 PM

Netherlands win puts West Indies on the brink

Zimbabwe batter Sean Williams smashed 174 from 101 balls in a 304-run win in their one-day international World Cup Qualifier against the United States but West Indies lost a super over to the Netherlands and face an uphill battle to stay in the race.
26 June 2023, 16:03 PM

ICC World Cup Trophy Tour to make its way to Bangladesh on August 7

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour will make its way to Bangladesh on August 7 and the trophy will remain in the country till August 9.
26 June 2023, 15:51 PM

Williams hits 174 as Zimbabwe rout USA by 304 runs

Hosts Zimbabwe made their highest one-day total with a mammoth 408-6 off 50 overs and then bowled out the USA for just 104 to seal a fourth straight win in Group A
26 June 2023, 13:54 PM

Morgan, Knight and Goswami included in MCC Cricket Committee

Former England skipper Eoin Morgan along with legendary Indian woman cricketer Jhulan Goswami and Heather Knight have joined the MCC World Cricket Committee (WCC) ahead of its meeting at the Lord's, the club said on Monday.
26 June 2023, 12:52 PM

AFP, Nottingham

Ashleigh Gardner took eight wickets in England's second innings as Australia's women secured victory in the one-off Ashes Test match by 89 runs on Monday.
26 June 2023, 11:53 AM

Jahanara-Rumana dropped, Salma makes comeback for India series

Experienced cricketers Jahanara Alam and Rumana Ahmed were not included in the preliminary squad of  the Bangladesh women’s national team for the upcoming home series against India next month.
26 June 2023, 08:32 AM

Labuschagne seeks return to gold standard at Lord's

Marnus Labuschagne said he holds himself to a "higher standard" after his struggles in the opening Ashes test and is looking to rediscover top form in time for the second match at Lord's.
26 June 2023, 08:13 AM

'Week-to-week', injured Williamson not giving up on World Cup

Kane Williamson has not given up on playing a part in New Zealand's 50 overs World Cup campaign but said he was taking his recovery from a right knee injury on a week-to-week basis.
26 June 2023, 06:28 AM