New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Australia pacer Megan Schutt on Monday confirmed that the upcoming 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be her last major tournament. Megan made her international debut in 2012 and has picked 309 wickets in 240 games across the three formats. “Hungry is one word and for me it’s revenge, or spite … it’s definitely one I want to go and win. I’m competitive in everything I do, which is a good and a bad thing, the last two have stung and, after being part of a lot of …
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Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan’s abysmal 2-0 whitewash in Bangladesh has left head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed fuming with anger at his players in a team meeting after the Sylhet defeat, a news report has claimed.Pakistan suffered a second successive 2-0 clean sweep at the hands of Bangladesh, following their defeat at home by the same margin two years ago.”After the 58-run defeat in the second Test, head coach Sarfaraz blasted the players for their individual game and scoring runs for themselves, and …
Colombo, May 23 (IANS) The sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League has generated massive international interest, with more than 650 overseas cricketers registering for the tournament ahead of the player draft scheduled for June 1.“More than 650 overseas players have registered for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026. Players from all ICC Full Member nations, as well as several Associate Member countries, are among those registered for the tournament,” Sri Lanka cricket…
London, May 20 (IANS) New Zealand skipper Amelia Kerr has expressed confidence that the White Ferns can retain their ICC Women’s T20 World Cup title in England next month, citing improved squad depth and belief gained from their 2024 triumph in the UAE.The mega event happening from June 12 to July 5 is the first time Amelia will lead the side after taking over from long-time skipper and 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup winning captain Sophie Devine.“Becoming champions two years ago was an incr…
Dublin, May 20 (IANS) Gaby Lewis will captain Ireland in the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup in England, set to happen from June 12 to July 5. But Gaby will miss the preceding tri‑series against Pakistan and West Indies in Clontarf as she continues her recovery from a leg injury.Cricket Ireland also said Orla Prendergast, ranked seventh among women’s T20I all‑rounders, will lead the side in the tri‑series before resuming her role as vice‑captain at the T20 World Cup. Gaby finished…
Jaipur, May 19 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants batter Nicholas Pooran offered an honest assessment of both his own struggles and LSG’s disappointing IPL 2026 season, admitting that neither he nor the franchise had managed to find consistency in a difficult campaign.LSG became the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, ending another season that began with promise but faded away midway through the tournament. Speaking to the broadcasters before the toss, Pooran said the fran…
Karachi, May 16 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday announced 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with Fatima Sana retained as captain for the global tournament to be held in England and Wales from June 12 to July 5.The squad will also participate in a preparatory tri-series in Ireland featuring co-hosts Ireland and West Indies ahead of the World Cup.Among the selected players, Eyman Fatima, Natalia Pervaiz, Rameen Shamim, Saira Jabeen, and Tasmia Rub…
Dubai, May 15 (IANS) Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised eight ICC World Test Championship points for maintaining a slow over-rate against Bangladesh in the first Test at Mirpur in Dhaka. Consequently, Pakistan now have four points in the WTC standings and have slipped to eighth from seventh, just ahead of the West Indies.“Jeff Crowe of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Pakistan were ruled to be eight overs short of the …
Dharamsala, May 11 (IANS) Mitchell Starc had the most expensive first over of his T20 career during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala on Thursday.Starc, known for his strong record with the new ball in all formats, started poorly after Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first. Punjab Kings openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh went on the attack right from the start, putting the Australian pacer under immediate press…
Dubai, May 11 (IANS) India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage at the summit has narrowed.India’s rating slipped by one point, from 119 to 118, while New Zealand gained two points, moving up to 113, reducing the gap between the top two sides from eight to five. Despite the marginal decline, India remains the leading ODI side in world cricket and continues to dominate the wh…