Cricket

September 15, 2025 10:04 AM

New Zealand’s Kane Williamson available for T20 World Cup on casual contract

Kane Williamson has confirmed his availability for the T20 World Cup as part of a group of New Zealand players signed up for casual contracts, but the Black Caps batting great will miss next month's T20I series against Australia. Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson and Tim Seifert also agreed...

September 15, 2025 9:28 AM

India thump Pakistan in politically-charged Asia Cup clash

Captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in a politically-charged Asia Cup match on Sunday before dedicating the win to their armed forces. India's three-pronged spin attack laid the foundation of their second successive victory in the tournament w...

September 10, 2025 2:05 PM

Afghanistan coach Trott wants improvement after patchy win over Hong Kong

Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott demanded improvement from his team after an unsteady batting performance in Tuesday's Asia Cup victory against minnows Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. Afghanistan were 95-6 in 13 overs before dropped catches allowed them to post a match-winning total of 188-6 after electing...

September 10, 2025 9:42 AM

ICC unveils ‘Will to Win’ campaign ahead of Women’s World Cup 2025

With the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 fast approaching, the ICC has unveiled its flagship ‘Will to Win’ campaign film. The release of ‘Will to Win’, which depicts determination and perseverance as the path to glory, coincided with the opening of the general ticket window on Tuesday ...

September 10, 2025 9:35 AM

Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup opener

Afghanistan opened their Asia Cup campaign with a 94-run victory over Hong Kong in their Group B clash on Tuesday, powered by Azmatullah Omarzai’s record-fast fifty and Sediqullah Atal’s unbeaten 73. Opting to bat, Afghanistan posted 188-6 despite being 110-4 with five overs remaining. Omarzai ...

September 9, 2025 2:49 PM

Hong Kong eye upset as they face worn-out Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2025 opener

The 2025 Asia Cup gets underway on Tuesday as Hong Kong take on Afghanistan in the opening match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This edition of the tournament is being played in the T20I format, serving as a lead-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup. Afghanistan enter the contest on the back of ...

September 8, 2025 5:15 PM

India favourites to defend geopolitically-charged Asia Cup

Reigning 20-overs world champions India look overwhelming favourites to retain their Asia Cup title with Suryakumar Yadav leading a crack squad that can sweep aside rivals and any geopolitical distraction in the tournament beginning on Tuesday. The September 9-28 tournament had looked in limbo afte...

September 2, 2025 1:28 PM

Pat Cummins’ back injury deals a blow to Australia’s Ashes preparations

Australia's preparations for their Ashes defence have taken a hit with captain Pat Cummins struggling with a lower back issue and given no return-to-play timeline. The 32-year-old fast bowler has been ruled out of upcoming white-ball series against New Zealand and India after scans revealed signs o...

September 2, 2025 9:48 AM

Australia pace great Starc retires from T20 internationals

Australia's white-ball pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has retired from Twenty20 internationals six months out from the World Cup in India and Sri Lanka to focus on extending his career in test and one-day cricket. The 35-year-old left-armer retires as the nation's most prolific fast bowler in th...