Semi-final scenarios - Eight teams still chasing four spots at T20 World Cup

Only four matches remain in the Super Eight stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, and all eight teams still harbour aspirations of reaching the semi-finals.

Afghanistan stun Australia with 21-run T20 World Cup win

Gulbadin Naib was Afghanistan’s man with the golden arm, bowling his team to a tense 21-run victory over previously unbeaten Australia in a Group One Super Eight encounter of the T20 World Cup at the Arnos Vale Stadium in St Vincent on Saturday.

Nortje and De Kock star as South Africa edge England in T20 World Cup

Anrich Nortje held his nerve as South Africa remained unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after defeating reigning champions England by seven runs in a thrilling second-round Super Eights clash in St. Lucia on Friday.

India defeat Afghanistan by 47 runs at T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav smashed a fine half-century before India’s bowlers slammed the brakes on Afghanistan’s flamboyant shot-makers to romp to a 47-run win in the T20 World Cup on Thursday.

Wesley in hot water for fielding ineligible rugby player

The Sri Lanka Schools Rugby Football Association (SLSRFA) has initiated an inquiry following a complaint alleging that a rugby player, who left school due to failing the GCE O/L Examination, represented the Wesley College Under-19 Rugby Team.

Afghan players forced to cook their own meals ahead of clash against India

The Afghanistan cricket team is facing a bizarre issue in Barbados as they struggle to find halal food forcing them to cook their own meals.

Tharushi sets Continental record in Spain

Hangzhou 800m Asian Games Gold Medallist Tharushi Karunarathna set an Asian Continental record in the Women’s 600m event at the Bilbao International Invitational Track and Field Athletic Meet in Spain.

Salt blasts England to T20 win over West Indies

Phil Salt thrashed a brilliant 87 not out off just 47 balls as defending champions England romped to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in their T20 World Cup Super Eight clash on Wednesday.

De Kock leads South Africa to 18-run win over USA at T20 World Cup

Quinton de Kock hit a blistering half-century as South Africa defeated a battling United States by 18 runs in their opening T20 World Cup second round clash on Wednesday.

Skipper Hasaranga claims cricketers behind social media criticism

Wanindu Hasaranga, the captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team alleged that certain cricketers are behind the critical posts circulating on social media about the current team.

Virat Kohli Presented With 'Special Gift' As He Meets West Indies Legend Wesley Hall

He also had a brief conversation with Kohli, heaped praise on Kohli, called him a ’’great player’’, and hoped that he would continue to play for India.

Sri Lanka Cricket team returns home

The Sri Lankan cricket team arrived back on the island this morning following their participation in the ICC T20 World Cup held in the US.

Bangladesh Pacer Tanzim fined for ’Contact’ with Nepal Captain

Bangladesh’s Tanzim Hasan Saqib has been fined 15 percent of his match fee after confronting Nepal captain Rohit Paudel during a World Cup game, the cricket council said Wednesday.

Andy Murray wins Queen’s Club opener in 1,000th match of career

The former world number one beat Australian Alexei Popyrin in three sets.

'Sacrifice, hard work' take Pooran past Gayle on T20 charts

Nicholas Pooran on Tuesday insisted ’’sacrifice and hard work’’ have been key to him succeeding Chris Gayle as the West Indies leading T20 run-maker.

What next for Sri Lanka in T20s?

Sri Lanka ended their T20 World Cup campaign on a high note when they hammered Netherlands in their final game.

Highlanders’ Garden-Bachop dies at 25 after 'medical event'

Otago Highlanders outside back Connor Garden-Bachop died on Monday following a medical event, New Zealand Rugby said. He was 25.

Emotional Boult calls T20 World Cup exit his 'last day' for New Zealand

Left-arm paceman Trent Boult said he had played his ’’last day’’ of international cricket after New Zealand’s disappointing T20 World Cup campaign ended with a seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on Monday.

West Indies thrash Afghanistan in final T20 World Cup group game

Nicholas Pooran was run out agonisingly short of a maiden T20 World Cup hundred as a rampant West Indies humbled Afghanistan by 104 runs in a clash of unbeaten teams on Monday.

Ferguson takes record haul as eliminated New Zealand beat PNG in T20 World Cup

Lockie Ferguson returned the remarkable figures of three wickets for no runs in his maximum four overs as already-eliminated New Zealand bowed out of the T20 World Cup with a seven-wicket win over Papua New Guinea in Trinidad on Monday.

12 automatic qualifiers for T20 World Cup 2026 confirmed; Scotland, Zimbabwe miss out on direct berth

The T20 World Cup 2026 will also see 20 teams locking horns for the coveted trophy in India and Sri Lanka. The 12 automatic qualifiers for the next edition of the 20-over World Cup have been confirmed following the teams’ qualification for the Super Eight stage of the 2024 edition.

Bangladesh T20 World Cup batting 'not acceptable', says Shanto

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto blasted his team’s batting performance at the T20 World Cup as ’’unacceptable’’ on Monday.

Wanindu Hasaranga slams social media trolls: Trying to make other Sri Lanka fans angry

Sri Lanka skipper Wanindu Hasaranga has slammed the social media trolls for trying to turn the other fans against them after their T20 World Cup exit.

Italy advance in Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Qualification after victory in Rome

Italy prevailed in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub Regional Qualifier A thanks to a 160-run victory over fellow finalists Romania in Rome on Sunday.

Fixtures, dates and venues confirmed for Super Eight stage of T20 World Cup

As the initial group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 comes to a close, we move to the next chapter in the event, which will see eight remaining teams battle it out for four semi-final spots.

Bangladesh into Super Eights with win over Nepal

Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup after a 21-run victory over Nepal on Sunday secured their place in the next round.

Sri Lanka deliver big win over Dutch as they bow out of T20 World Cup

An eliminated Sri Lankan team overwhelmed the Netherlands by 83 runs in the final Group D match of the T20 World Cup at the Daren Sammy Stadium in St Lucia on Sunday.

Babar delivers captain’s knock as Pakistan bow out with win over Ireland

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam guided his team to victory over Ireland on Sunday, with an unbeaten 32, in their final game at the T20 World Cup, avoiding another embarrassing loss for his already eliminated side.

Vidyartha college seizes close victory against St. Joseph’s college

In the season-opening clash of the Dialog Schools Rugby League 2024, Vidyartha College triumphed over St. Joseph’s College with a crucial 27-22 victory.

'We let country down' at T20 World Cup: Mathews

Star Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews admitted Saturday that ’’we’ve let the entire nation down’’ as the former champions suffered a first round exit at the T20 World Cup.