T20 World Cup raised cricket's global profile

The T20 World Cup concluded with a classic thriller of a final, but the tournament may also go down as a milestone for a game which is keen to expand its global footprint.

From refugee to World Cup warrior

Rashid Khan’s rise to become a multi-millionaire cricket superstar began in the most desperate of circumstances as a refugee living in the Pakistan city of Peshawar.

Baartman's Proteas dream finally comes true

Proteas seamer Ottneil Baartman is living the dream after making an impressive T20 World Cup debut earlier this week.

New York prepares for 'high-voltage' clash

At the cultural crossroads of the world, New Yorkers will experience a thrilling first on Sunday – a World Cup cricket match hosted in a US city between rivals India and Pakistan.

T20 World Cup starts with 'Party in the USA'

“Cricket? Erm, is it a team game?” asked the slightly puzzled Uber driver taking his passenger towards the Grand Prairie Cricket Stadium in Texas on Saturday.

Cricket in uncharted territory

The first major tournament to be staged in the United States gets under way in Texas on Saturday with the opening game of the T20 World Cup.

Marsh to stamp mark at T20 World Cup

A key goal of new T20I captain Mitchell Marsh is to keep Australia “nice and relaxed” as they strive for an unprecedented triple crown of titles across the game’s three formats.

USA 'want to win games' in T20 World Cup debut

The USA will make their debut in the T20 World Cup and are determined to show they can make an impact among the big boys.

Young Afghan side 'among the favourites'

An Afghanistan side with an average age of just 25 have vowed to give audiences back home rare cause for jubilation at the T20 World Cup.

Nepali cop looks to handcuff bowlers

Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee is a 24-year-old policeman dubbed “The Tiger”, who hopes to use his record-breaking batting skills to boost his nation at the T20 World Cup.

'Dream come true' for Cricket Cranes

Uganda are training hard for their first-ever T20 World Cup, a “dream come true” in a nation where cricket is overshadowed by football as the most popular sport.

Giants, minnows ready to battle at T20 World Cup

Cricket’s ability to grow its global presence beyond its heartlands, while still maintaining the quality at the highest level, will be tested over the coming month in the T20 World Cup.

Five young stars who lit up IPL

These five youngsters, including Proteas batsman Tristan Stubbs, caught the eye during this year’s IPL.

Can New York hit cricket for six?

In the shadow of New York skyscrapers a field of dreams emerges, but it is not a baseball diamond. It’s for another bat-and-ball sport – cricket – that supporters are betting will finally bowl Americans over.

Saffas in 2024 IPL: Who fired, who flopped

How South Africa’s 17 representatives fared in this year’s IPL.