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Afghanistan has been added to the rotation for the presidency of the Asian Cricket Council, making it eligible for the first time to lead the regional governing body for the sport.
Aug 23: The former captains of various cricket playing nations, including from India, have appealed to the Pakistani government under the Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif to provide at least ‘humane treatment and proper medical care’ to Imran Khan, their former Pakistani counterpart and also a former Pakistan Prime Minister
Twenty-two former international cricket captains have sent a renewed letter to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, appealing for adequate medical treatment for former ODI World Cup-winning captain Imran Khan amid concerns over his health and recent developments that allegedly do not comply with a Supreme Court directive
Cricket and hockey united in the Netherlands as European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-owners and cricket legends attended the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 match between India and the Netherlands at Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen.
Mackay: Mitchell Starc reaffirmed his commitment to Test cricket after producing a match-winning 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh, saying the longest format remains the pinnacle for him and he wants to continue playing for Australia for as long as his body allows.
Hyderabad: With the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) just days away, the worlds of cricket and hockey came together in the Netherlands as ETPL co-owner Abhishek Bachchan, Dublin Guardians co-owner Rahul Dravid and Amsterdam Flames co-owners Steve Waugh and Jamie Dwyer attended the India-Netherlands men’s fixture at the FIH Hockey World…
Keeping workload and recovery in mind, BCCI is preparing a talent pool of 37 players. Its purpose is also to prepare for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028. – File Photo
Cricket is one such sport mastered by only a handful of nations, with other teams just being spectators. While the gulf between the top and the lower-ranked sides was wider in the 20th century, it is gradually diminishing in the 21st century.
Sri Lanka Cricket is actively pushing for a revised ICC Future Tours Programme to secure more Test matches against cricketing giants like India, England, and Australia, aiming to boost both their performance in the format and financial stability.
As with every year, international cricket has had a jam-packed schedule for 2026. While the year has witnessed both men’s and women’s T20 World Cups, there’s a lot more action remaining in the last four months.