Category: Sports

Australia have named its provisional 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in Sri Lanka and India.

Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has announced that Rashid Khan will lead the Afghanistan cricket team in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The 15-member squad was also confirmed for the upcoming T20I series against West Indies, starting January 19, 2026.

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga as a consultant fast bowling coach in preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The former captain’s appointment comes as part of Sri Lanka’s strategic build-up to the global tournament, which the island nation will co-host early next year.

Bhutan’s 22-year-old left-arm spinner Soman Yeshey made history by becoming the first bowler to take eight wickets in a single T20 International (T20I) match. Yeshey produced a sensational performance against Myanmar, dismantling the opposition’s top order and finishing with astonishing figures of 8 for 7 in just four overs, a record in the shortest format of the game.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch used for the Boxing Day Ashes Test has been rated ‘Unsatisfactory’ following the rapid conclusion of the fourth Test, which finished in just two days. The venue received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process.

Lahore, December 28, 2025 – The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to be played next month in Colombo.

Harare, December 28, 2025 — Pakistan Under-19 displayed remarkable composure under pressure to clinch a dramatic one-wicket victory over Afghanistan Under-19 in the second match of the Zimbabwe-hosted U19 tri-series at Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

England reignited the Ashes and ended a long-standing drought Down Under with a stunning four-wicket victory over Australia in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), breathing fresh life into the iconic series. The emphatic win marked England’s first Test success on Australian soil in more than 14 years and significantly altered the momentum heading into the final match.

Melbourne, December 26, 2025 — The opening day of the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) turned into a thrilling contest as bowlers dominated in front of a record Boxing Day crowd.