Starc stars as Kolkata thrash Hyderabad to reach IPL final

Mitchell Starc struck three early blows to help Kolkata Knight Riders storm into the IPL final with a eight-wicket thrashing of Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad’s searing heat on Tuesday.

All teams retained and pre-signed maximum players ahead of LPL auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo. All five teams have either retained or pre-signed six players ahead of the auction.

Kusal Mendis secures visa to USA after delay

Sri Lankan cricketer Kusal Mendis, whose visa was delayed for travel to the USA for the T20 World Cup, is finally set to depart after receiving approval for his visa.

Former West Indies star joins Papua New Guinea coaching setup for T20 World Cup

The former all-rounder and experienced international coach will try and pass on some valuable experience to the PNG side.

Over 400 players to go under the hammer at LPL Auction

Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.

'Mehta Toss Rule' for Indian Premier League Playoffs

Dr. Rabindra D. Mehta, an India-origin Sports Aerodynamics Consultant, who, in 1980 used to open the bowling with Imran Khan for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, and who has researched extensively on swing bowling, has been following the IPL from the USA, where he is now based at.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup FanCraze Greatest Moments: The hunt begins

There has been plenty of great highlights from the first eight editions of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and we list 16 of these as part of our FanCraze Greatest Moments.

Game-changers and record-makers: Statistical standouts from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups

Exploring the statistical journey of superstars of the game who paved the way to glory and established a remarkable legacy.

'You won’t see me for a while' – Virat Kohli hints at post-retirement plans

Former India captain and legendary batter Virat Kohli recently disclosed his plans for life after cricket

West Indies Women to tour Sri Lanka for T20I series

The West Indies National Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka during the month of June for a white ball tour consisting of a three match ODI and a three-match T20I series.

Nepal’s ex-cricket captain acquitted of rape on appeal

Former Nepali cricket captain Sandeep Lamichhane had his conviction and eight-year sentence for rape quashed on appeal on Wednesday and was cleared to resume his sporting career despite the cloud cast by the case.

Shakib and Hasaranga share top spot in T20 all-rounder rankings

Two stars of the game are tied at the top of the T20I all-rounder rankings with a little more than a fortnight until the commencement of the T20 World Cup

Nisala steers Sri Lanka ‘A’ to easy win

Nisala Tharaka’s six wicket haul helped Sri Lanka ‘A’ to record an easy outright win by an innings and 26 run over Afghanistan ‘A’ in the one off Test match concluded at P. Sara Stadium.

Athapaththu climbs T20I rankings after stellar performance

Sri Lanka opener Chamari Athapaththu and England bowlers Sarah Glenn and Lauren Bell have made notable progress in the ICC Women’s T20I Player Rankings after some fine performances over the past week.

Shanto to lead Bangladesh’s squad for T20 World Cup

Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was appointed as Bangladesh captain in all formats earlier this year, is poised to lead his team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

​Wanuja helps Sri Lanka ‘A’ to come out on top

Left arm spinner Wanuja Sahan playing in his first international match showed his talent with an allround effort in the one off Test match against the visiting Afghanistan ‘A’ side as he put Sri Lanka ‘A’ on top at the end of the third day in the match played at the P. Sara Stadium.

Big names miss out as Netherlands announce squad for T20 World Cup

A reliable top-order performer and experienced all-rounder miss the cut as the Dutch reveal their playing group for next month’s tournament.

Sri Lanka Jersey for ICC T20 World Cup 2024 Released

Mitchell McClenaghan believes CSK missed Pathirana and Mustafizur in their recent loss to GT

In their IPL 2024 match against GT on Friday, May 10 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Mitchell McClenaghan, a former New Zealand Pacer, claimed that CSK (Chennai Super Kings) sorely missed the services of Mustafizur Rahman and Matheesha Pathirana. Both pacers are no longer members of the Super Kings for the current T20 league season.

Anderson to retire after Lord's Test against West Indies

James Anderson will bow out as one of cricket’s all-time greats when England face West Indies in July after becoming the first pace bowler to take 700 Test wickets.

Some players excluded from new contracts despite ICC T20 World Cup roles

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has unveiled a revamped contract structure for forty-one national players, with substantial raises in player fees across all formats, ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup.

Former netball star Kretser to head CDTA

The newly elected President of the Colombo District Throwball Association (CDTA) Michelle De Kretser vowed to launch a mega campaign to promote the sport at the school and club level.

Sri Lanka Cricket raises player fees across all formats

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to enhance player welfare and incentivizing performance by announcing substantial increases in player fees across all formats, effective immediately.

Plans approved for £61.8m redevelopment of Lord’s

Plans for a £61.8m redevelopment of two stands at Lord’s have been approved. The work, voted through by Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) members last week, will increase the ground’s capacity by 1,100 seats.

Sri Lanka great tips Sanju Samson to thrive at T20 World Cup

A glowing endorsement for Sanju Samson to win the race to be first-choice wicket-keeper for India at next month’s T20 World Cup.

India’s Amul to sponsor Sri Lanka team for T20 World Cup

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said that Amul, a leading Indian milk producer with international presence has been appointed as the ’Official Sponsor’ of the Sri Lanka Men’s Team for the duration of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Shakib threatens to beat up fan over clicking selfie

Shakib Al Hasan did not seem happy when a fan tried to click a selfie with him before the DPL 2024 match between Sheikh Jamal Dhanmondi Club and Prime Bank Cricket Club.

BCCI breaks silence after Trinidad PM reveals terror threat to T20 World Cup, report says it’s from ISIS

T20 World Cup in the Americas has received a terror threat, Trinidad’s Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed even as the ICC asserted that a ’’comprehensive and robust security plan’’ is in place

Sri Lanka, Scotland gear up for big final that decides Women’s T20 World Cup groups

Sri Lanka and Scotland will battle it out in the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier 2024 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

Key players return to Scotland’s squad for T20 World Cup

Top-order batter Michael Jones and fast bowler Brad Wheal make a return to Scotland’s T20I squad for the upcoming mega event in West Indies and USA.