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February 3, 2026 6:38 PM

MCC changes law on laminated bats as cost of willow rises

Cricket bats previously deemed illegal for adult amateur players are to be permitted after a change in the law brought about by the rising cost of English willow. The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), custodian of the laws of cricket since 1787, announced the move on Tuesday as one of 73 changes that will come into effect this year. Laminated bats - known as Type D bats - had only been permitted in junior cricket. Type A, B and C bats are made from one piece of high-grade willow while laminated ...

February 2, 2026 10:14 PM

Sri Lanka bowler Eshan Malinga doubtful for T20 World Cup due to shoulder dislocation

Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga looks set to miss this month's Twenty20 World Cup on home soil after dislocating his shoulder during Sunday's match against England, the country's cricket board said on Monday. The 24-year-old, who has taken eight wickets in eight T20 matches for Sri Lanka, suffered the injury during his second over on Sunday, and was unable to continue as England won the 20-over match by six wickets to secure a series win in Kandy. "Malinga suffered a shoulder dislocation w...

January 30, 2026 10:36 AM

Oman captain Jatinder Singh banks on blend of youth and experience for T20 World Cup

Oman's mix of seasoned campaigners and fresh talent could finally ensure the Gulf nation have an impact at a Twenty20 World Cup, said captain Jatinder Singh. The 36-year-old is eyeing a breakthrough performance at the February 7 to March 8 tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Oman are seeking to build on just two victories from three previous World Cup appearances since gaining associate membership status of the International Cricket Council in 2014. "I see a great blend of both experience and ...

January 30, 2026 10:30 AM

De Kock demolition leads South Africa to T20 series win over West Indies

Quinton de Kock smashed a career-best 115 from 49 balls as South Africa easily chased down a victory target of 222 to beat West Indies by seven wickets on Thursday and secure the three-match Twenty20 International series 2-0 with a game to go. West Indies were sent into bat in Pretoria and amassed 221 for four in their 20 overs, but on an excellent batting wicket South Africa never looked in trouble in their reply and won with 15 deliveries to spare. De Kock reached his century off 43 balls, t...

January 28, 2026 3:56 PM

T20 World Cup 2026: Dates, past winners and prize money

Tournament co-hosts India will be out to defend their Twenty20 World Cup title in familiar home conditions next month. The following outlines the schedule, venues and prize money for the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, as well as a list of past winners of the tournament which begins on February 7. DATES * The tenth edition of the 20-overs global showpiece event will run from February 7 to March 8. * It begins with Pakistan taking on the Netherlands. TEAMS * The tournament will f...

January 28, 2026 10:06 AM

England’s Root says no malice in Brook’s ‘Stone Cold’ century celebration

Joe Root said he hopes England captain Harry Brook's WWE-inspired celebration after a blistering century against Sri Lanka on Tuesday will not be misinterpreted, as he attempts to rebuild trust following last year's nightclub incident. Brook smashed 136 off just 66 deliveries, bringing up his ton in 57 balls before celebrating by removing his gloves and smashing them together, mimicking former WWE wrestler "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's signature beer can celebration in the ring. Brook walked in ...

January 28, 2026 10:38 AM

Joe Root and Harry Brook tons fire England to ODI series win over Sri Lanka

England's Joe Root and Harry Brook struck contrasting centuries as the tourists powered to a 53-run victory over Sri Lanka in Colombo on Tuesday to secure a 2-1 win in their one-day series. After choosing to bat, England were on the back foot when Ben Duckett (7) and Rehan Ahmed (24) fell inside the opening 11 overs. But Root and Jacob Bethell steadied the innings with a controlled 126-run stand for the third wicket before Bethell's assured 65 ended when Jeffrey Vandersay struck. Root then fo...

January 28, 2026 10:00 AM

Skipper Aiden Markram leads South Africa to victory over West Indies

South Africa captain Aiden Markram scored an unbeaten 86 to help his side to a nine-wicket win over the West Indies in the first Twenty20 of their three-match series at Boland Park on Tuesday. South Africa chased down the Windies' score of 173-7, securing a comfortable victory with 13 balls to spare as both sides prepare for next month’s T20 World Cup. Markram’s runs came off 47 balls and he was ably supported by Ryan Rickelton, who made 40 for an unbeaten second-wicket partnership of 93. ...

January 27, 2026 4:01 PM

Don Bradman’s ‘Baggy Green’ cap worn against India sells for $460,000 at auction

A "Baggy Green" cap worn by Don Bradman during a series against India in 1947-48 was sold for $460,000 at a Gold Coast auction on Monday, fetching the highest price for a cap sported by the great Australian batsman. Bradman had gifted it to Indian cricketer Sriranga Wasudev Sohoni, whose family preserved it for the last 75 years. "That’s over three generations under lock and key. If you were a family member you were only allowed to look at it when you were 16 years old for five minutes,” s...

January 27, 2026 4:00 PM

England’s Liam Dawson wants to be fifth time lucky with World Cup debut at age 35

Liam Dawson, who has been with the England squad at four different World Cups but never played a match, is hoping to make his debut at the global tournament in next month's Twenty20 World Cup at the age of 35. Dawson was in the squad at the T20 World Cup in 2016 and the 50-over one in 2019. He was a travelling reserve in the T20 World Cups of 2021 and 2022 and last month was named in England's 15-man party for this year's tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. He has scored one fifty and...