Windies want 'to knock it out of this world'

The West Indies’ hopes of triumphing in their home World Cup may just rest with young fast bowler Shamar Joseph.

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.

Rain blights T20 World Cup preparations

England and Pakistan’s T20 World Cup preparations were again dented by bad weather as the third international in Cardiff on Tuesday was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Van Zyl appointed WP CEO

The Western Province Cricket Association has appointed Corrie van Zyl as its CEO on a five-year contract.

Saffas Abroad: Bedingham's century run rolls on

David Bedingham’s fourth consecutive century and Graeme van Buuren’s ton were the standout performances by South Africans in the latest round of England’s County Championship.

Ex-Australia Test cricketer to play for Italy

Former Australia Test opener Joe Burns says he will represent Italy in their bid to reach the 2026 T20 World Cup in tribute to his late brother.

Jacks thankful for Kohli influence

Will Jacks hopes to put the on-field “coaching” he received from Virat Kohli to good use when England bid to retain their T20 World Cup title next month.

It's our turn to win the trophy – Azam

Pakistan captain Babar Azam is hoping it is third time lucky for his side at the T20 World Cup after finishing losing semi-finalists in 2021 and runners-up a year later.

India look to end title drought

Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will look to end India’s ICC title drought as the star duo step out for what is likely to be their final World Cup appearance.

Death 'sensation' excites Sri Lanka

Matheesha Pathirana has rattled the world’s top batsmen with his toe-crushing yorkers in the IPL and looks set to boost Sri Lanka’s chances in the T20 World Cup.

Buttler to miss third T20I

Jos Buttler has left the England squad ahead of Tuesday’s T20I against Pakistan to be with his wife, who is about to give birth to the couple’s third child.

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.

Proteas taught a few lessons – Rassie

Stand-in captain Rassie van der Dussen was unsparing in his analysis of the Proteas’ 3-0 T20I series loss to the West Indies.