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One Question at a Press Conference Exposed Pakistan Cricket’s Deepest Problem

A few weeks ago, PCB director Aaqib Javed was asked how long it would take to fix Pakistan cricket. He had no answer. The question was not complicated. A reporter at a press conference asked the one thing Pakistani cricket fans have been asking for years: how long will it take? Javed, who took over […]

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Sanju Samson Left Out as Team India Names Squad for Zimbabwe T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, with several notable changes from the group currently touring England. The three-match series begins on July 23 in Harare and sees the return of several familiar faces, while a few regulars have been left

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England vs India: Team India Aims to End Rare T20I Losing Streak

India’s transition into a new era has hit an early stumbling block. After dominating the shortest format for much of the past two years, the reigning T20 World Cup champions now find themselves in unfamiliar territory, having lost three completed T20Is in a row for the first time since 2021. The latest setback came against

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England Must Build on World Cup Positives but Tough Calls Await Before 2027 Ashes

England’s Women’s T20 World Cup campaign ended in familiar fashion with another defeat to Australia, but unlike the crushing Ashes whitewash of 2025, this loss offered signs of progress. While the seven-wicket defeat at Lord’s extended England’s losing streak against Australia to nine matches, Charlotte Edwards’ side leaves the tournament with renewed belief and a

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Emotional Nat Sciver-Brunt Leaves Future Uncertain After England’s T20 World Cup Heartbreak

England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt chose not to discuss her international future after England’s seven-wicket defeat to Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final, as emotions ran high following the loss at Lord’s. England’s hopes of ending a 17-year wait for the T20 World Cup title were dashed as Australia completed an unbeaten

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India’s T20 Woes Continue as Irfan Pathan Calls Out Batting Imbalance

Team India’s disappointing run in T20Is has sparked fresh debate over what is going wrong with the reigning world champions. Three straight defeats across the Ireland and England tours have exposed cracks in the team’s batting, and former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes one major flaw has become impossible to ignore. Under new captain Shreyas

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Australia wins seventh T20 World Cup title, beats England in final

Australia has won the Women’s T20 World Cup for the seventh time, defeating England in the final. The victory adds to Australia’s already dominant record in the tournament and highlights their strength in women’s T20 cricket. England batted first and scored 150 for four wickets, a total that seemed competitive but ultimately proved insufficient against

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Australia’s Dynasty Grows Stronger with Seventh Women’s T20 World Cup Title

Australia reaffirmed their status as the undisputed powerhouse of women’s cricket by defeating hosts England by seven wickets in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 final at Lord’s on Sunday. Completing an unbeaten campaign, Australia chased down 151 with ease to claim a record-extending seventh Women’s T20 World Cup title and their 14th women’s

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AB de Villiers Questions India’s Handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Urges Team to ‘Unleash’ Teen Sensation

Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers has questioned Team India’s cautious approach towards teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, saying the 15-year-old should already have been given an opportunity to showcase his talent at the international level. Sooryavanshi, one of India’s brightest young prospects, was included in the squads for the tours of Ireland and

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England Eyes Fresh Start Against Australia in Women’s T20 World Cup Final

With a new coach and captain at the helm, England believe last year’s Ashes humiliation is firmly behind them as they prepare to face Australia in the Women’s T20 World Cup final at Lord’s. The hosts will also be aiming to end a 17-year wait for the T20 world title, having last won the tournament

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