Of all changes cricket went through in the 2000s, the introduction of club-based T20 leagues worldwide has been the most phenomenal. Boards around the world understand the power of T20, not just in terms of generating revenue, drawing new fans and en

When Angelo Mathews arrived at the crease with Sri Lanka on 92 for 2–still 266 runs behind Zimbabwe’s first innings total of 358–he knew he had to play a long hand if they were to take control of the match. Physically, however, it proved demand

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews is back among the top 20 batsmen in the MRF Tyres ICC Test Player Rankings after helping his side win by 10 wickets in Harare to take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series against Zimbabwe.

Sri Lanka’s bowlers were rewarded for their toil on the final day of the first Test in Harare, bowling Zimbabwe out for 170, which in turn set their batsmen a mere 14 runs to chase to go 1-0 in the two-Test series.

With six needed off two balls, New Zealand No. 9 Kristian Clarke smashed a six over deep midwicket to knock Sri Lanka out of quarter-final contention and secure his team’s pathway into the next round in dramatic fashion.

Concussion substitutes can have a significant say in the outcome of a Test. Marnus Labuschagne helped Australia draw the Ashes Test at Lord’s and now is a permanent fixture in the Australian setup. By the end of day four in Harare on Wednesday (Jan

Quinton de Kock has been named as the new captain of the South Africa One-Day International side, taking over from Faf du Plessis, who is dropped altogether for the three-match series against England next month.

Captain Angelo Mathews struck an unbeaten 92 as Sri Lanka posted 295 for four at the close of the third day of the first test against Zimbabwe on Tuesday, putting his side in the driving seat at the Harare Sports Club.

Contributions from Sikandar Raza and Donald Tiripano helped Zimbabwe to reach a respectable 358 all out against Sri Lanka on Monday (January 20). Craig Ervine’s 85 ensured the hosts moved to steadily to 260 for 5 in the first session but Sri Lank

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said he would not be walking away from his beleaguered team even if he is struggling with his own form and after losing for a seventh time in their last eight tests.

On a slow-moving opening day, Zimbabwe went to stumps at 189 for 2 against Sri Lanka in the first Test in Harare on Sunday (January 19). Prince Masvaure, Kevin Kasuza and Craig Ervine scored half-centuries to frustrate the visitors as they toiled awa

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has won the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for the ICC Player of the Year after a fabulous 12 months that saw him play a decisive role in England’s dramatic victory at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2019 al

The national selectors sprung a major surprise by dropping Durban hero Kusal Perera from the 15-man squad to face Zimbabwe in a two-match Test series starting this Sunday. Perera who played one of the best Test innings in the history of the game—an

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is in negotiations with former Sri Lanka head coach Tom Moody to appoint him on a potential consultancy role. Sri Lanka reached the 2007 World Cup finals, the first time since their victory in 1996 tournament under Moody. The

Sri Lanka’s cricket team will leave for Zimbabwe on Thursday to play a two-match Test series -- the first since the African host nation’s suspension was lifted by the ICC.

Skipper Virat Kohli Friday hailed India’s clinical start to the year after they completed a 78-run, series-clinching win over Sri Lanka in the third Twenty20 international. Openers KL Rahul, who top-scored with 54, and Shikhar Dhawan, who hit 52, p

Zimbabwe have announced a hastily arranged tour by Sri Lanka for two test matches to be played in Harare this month as coach Lalchand Rajput says they are ready for a “new beginning”.

England captain Joe Root hailed the influence of “golden nugget” Ben Stokes, who put in a match-winning performance with bat, ball and in the field to seal the second test against South Africa by 189 runs at Newlands on Tuesday.

India captain Virat Kohli orchestrated yet another successful chase as his team thrashed Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the second Twenty20 International to go 1-0 up in the three-match series in Indore on Tuesday. Shardul Thakur claimed three wickets

England opener Rory Burns is a doubt for England’s two-test tour of Sri Lanka in March as he faces surgery on an ankle ligament injury sustained playing football in South Africa.

Spinner Nathan Lyon took 10 wickets for the match as Australia underlined their absolute dominance of New Zealand with a crushing 279-run victory in the third test at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Monday to sweep the series 3-0.

Warner nears century as Australia build big lead in Sydney

The first of the three Twenty20 internationals between India and Sri Lanka at Guwahati was called off due to rain on Sunday. It started raining at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium after India captain Virat Kohli had won the toss and opted to field.

India captain Virat Kohli on Saturday hit out at proposals to cut Test matches from five days for four as the world body battles with the crowded cricket calendar. Reports that the International Cricket Council could decide to cut the length of Test

New Zealand made a secure start after a Marnus Labuschagne double century lifted Australia to a massive 454 first innings total in the third Test on Saturday. The rock-solid number three reached his highest Test score of 215 in Sydney with the Austra

Ollie Pope hit a half-century to give England a late boost after they struggled against a disciplined South African bowling attack on the first day of the second Test against South Africa at Newlands on Friday.

Marnus Labuschagne hit his fourth century in just 14 Tests to guide Australia into a commanding position against virus-hit New Zealand on the opening day of the third Test in Sydney on Friday.

Sri Lanka have recalled veteran all-rounder Angelo Mathews into their 16-man squad for the forthcoming T20I series against India starting January 5 in Guwahati. The 32-year-old, who has been plagued by injury concerns over the last couple of years, h