Fit again Litton Das joins Bangladesh ODI squad for Zimbabwe tour
Mehidy Hasan captains a side full of confidence after beating Australia 2-1 recently.
Cricket
26th June 2026
Amir joins Nottinghamshire as local player for remainder of T20 Blast season
The Pakistan fast bowler has been granted a British passport via his wife, who is a UK citizen.
Hope out with injured shoulder, Jangoo replaces him as West Indies bowl
Both teams went with pace-heavy XIs for the North Sound Test.
A new beginning for T20 champions India against Ireland
Will 15-year-old Sooryavanshi make his international debut?.
No India players will compete in Hundred - Ashwin
Legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin does not think India players will compete in The Hundred or other international franchise leagues any time soon.
25th June 2026
Bangladesh bat, India bring in Radha and Renuka
While a loss wouldn't be tournament-ending, it will make qualifying much tougher.
Sai Sudharsan century puts India A in command on opening day
Jurel and Rasheed struck unbeaten fifties as India A finished the day at 333 for 4.
Sri Lanka seek big win against Scotland to keep semi-final hopes alive
Sri Lanka are coming off a confidence-boosting win against Ireland.
Latham, Conway post unbroken double-century stand in sweltering conditions
Crucial toss helps to mitigate visitors' upheaval as Henry, Phillips are ruled out with injury.
Switch Hit: Curfew kerfuffle
Ben Stokes is back and England have a series to win. But is it all that straightforward? Alan Gardner is joined by Andrew Miller and Vish Ehantharajah to try and make sense of the last week.
New Zealand rocked by injuries to Henry and Phillips
Key players felt niggles during Oval victory and have been rested after further assessment.
Klinger joins ILT20 team Gulf Giants as batting coach
Kadeer Ali has joined Gulf Giants as the fielding coach and Gary Brent has taken over as the strength and conditioning coach.
'Research' key to slowing down Sooryavanshi & India
A huge couple of days for Irish cricket beckon as India arrive at Stormont for two T20 internationals on Friday and Sunday [both 13:30 BST].
India debut beckons for generational talent Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a 15-year-old Indian taking cricket by storm as perhaps the greatest sporting prodigy of this generation.
Amshi de Silva runs through Unicorns to give Super Kings second win
Good hands from Donovan Ferreira and Faf du Plessis propelled Texas Super Kings to 161 before their quicks took over.
Cartoons & hose hands - what makes Sooryavanshi, 15, special?
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is poised to make his international debut for India against Ireland at the age of 15 years and 91 days. BBC Sport asks three batting legends what makes him so special.
Ryan Cook steps down as Netherlands men's head coach
Heino Kuhn, Netherlands' batting coach under Ryan Cook, will take charge of the team on an interim basis.
Bizarre reason 15yo phenom Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won’t be allowed into Indian changeroom during debut
Teen cricket sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will reportedly be required to use his own changeroom during India’s white-ball tour of Ireland and England.
Voll enjoys licence to thrill in seamless opening transition
Filling the shoes of Alyssa Healy could have been a daunting task, but so far Georgia Voll has taken it all in her stride.
Matthews left frustrated after 'clear gap' on caught behind review
When the dismissal was confirmed, West Indies' captain showed her anger on the field but later said she had no choice but to respect the decision.
West Indies v Sri Lanka - first Test scorecard
Latest scorecard from the first Test between West Indies and Sri Lanka in Antigua.
Voll does it her own way after meteoric rise
It is easy to draw comparisons between Alyssa Healy and her successor Georgia Voll, but the 23-year-old is forging her own reputation.
Run records & miserly Aussies - what we've learned from T20 World Cup
Standout trends from the Women's T20 World Cup, including run-scoring records, curious tactics and more scoops than ever.
Australia hopeful of Litchfield return for Lord's showdown
Australia have an extended break before crunch clash with India to mull over their selection conundrum.
Tom Banton puts first-class career on hold with Somerset
Keeper-batter signs white ball deal at Taunton to manage cross-format workloads.
'This did bring us closer': Stokes speaks about nightclub incident
English cricket captain Ben Stokes speaks to media for the first time since he was banned from playing after an incident at a nightclub.
Sciver-Brunt targets semi-final return after positive scan
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is feeling "positive" and believes her calf injury is going in the right "direction", says her wife Katherine.
England book semi-final spot after seeing off Windies
Danni Wyatt-Hodge's half-century leads way as England secure 38-run win despite five dropped catches.
Wyatt-Hodge propels England past West Indies and into T20 World Cup semi-final
England propelled themselves into the semi-finals of their home T20 World Cup with a 38-run win against West Indies on Wednesday evening at Lord’s.
England beat West Indies to secure semi-final place
England ease into the T20 World Cup semi-finals with a game to spare by comprehensively beating West Indies by 38 runs at Lord's.
Wyatt-Hodge, Knight and bowlers power England into semi-final
Dean, Ecclestone and Smith reduced West Indies to 69 for 4 in the 187 chase, during which Matthews was controversially given out.
Stokes apologises to England teammates over night out
Stokes declined to commit to staying on as England Test captain, saying only he is focusing on this week's third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge.
Alarm bells ring over Stokes answer as ‘frustrated’ England star breaks silence on nightclub saga
Returning captain Ben Stokes insisted he had been “man enough” to apologise to his England teammates after missing the last Test for breaching a curfew.
West Indies, Sri Lanka look to shake off rust after time away from Tests
It's a chance for both sides to show they deserve more Tests, even as WI are yet to win a game in the ongoing WTC cycle.
Red-hot Southby scorches Warwickshire in Hampshire's latest win
Wicketkeeper underlines batting improvement with 90 not out before spinners squeeze.
India T20s can get 'everyone excited' about 2030
Ireland assistant coach Gary Wilson says this weekend's two T20 matches against India at Stormont are a great way to get "everyone excited about a World Cup" that will be co-hosted by England, Scotland and Ireland in 2030.
Wyatt-Hodge 'living the dream' as England chase glory
Wyatt-Hodge says being a new mother has brought a new perspective to her game as England chase World Cup glory.
No hiding place as England again drink in last-chance saloon
There no excuses now England have their captain back and their best XI available for series decider against New Zealand, writes Stephan Shemilt.
West Indies opt to bowl against England; both teams unchanged
It was 34 degrees Celsius at Lord's, and WI captain Hayley Matthews said "we prefer it to be this temperature than a little colder".
England begin yet another reset but heat is on for series decider at Trent Bridge
So much has happened over the first two Tests it is easy to forget the result of this series could have a big effect on the future of English cricket.
England's crisis meets NZ's opportunity at Trent Bridge
Weather conditions - hot, especially on the first day - enhances the prospect of spin playing a significant part for the first time in the Test series.
Yo Mahesh appointed TN head coach; Sandeep Patil named Mumbai mentor
Yo Mahesh will take over from Senthilnathan and Venkataramana, who had split coaching duties in the previous season.
King meets women's cricket team that is not allowed to exist
King Charles shows his support for the Afghan women's cricket team, who are no longer allowed to play official games.
India, South Africa eye NRR boost in close Group 1 race
South Africa won the only T20I they played against Netherlands in 2010, while India hold a 20-3 head-to-head record against Bangladesh.
Latham calls upon NZ to keep 'raising the bar' in bid for Test series win
After completing an "old-school" 253-run win at The Oval, the NZ captain pushes for more glory at Trent Bridge.
Young Lion McKinney signs new Durham deal
Opening batter Ben McKinney will stay with Durham until the end of the 2028 season after signing a two-year contract extension.
24th June 2026
Pandey: 'Harmanpreet Kaur's strike rate is a cause for concern'
Former India bowler believes Harmanpreet will be better served by freeing herself up while batting in the middle order.
Stokes 'desperate' to make the difference for England after apologising for nightclub impact
England captain returns after missing second Test with sole focus on the coming five days.
Shadab, Philippe join Lancashire, Surrey for Vitality Blast
Both could be in action for next round of matches on Friday.
Sooryavanshi to change separately from India team-mates in England
The ECB said the decision is in accordance with its safeguarding policies for players under 16.
Ben Stokes apologises to England teammates and reveals ‘highest pressure’ of captaincy
Ben Stokes has apologised to his England teammates after missing the second Test for disciplinary reasons and admitted this is “highest amount of pressure” he and Brendon McCullum have been under as captain and head coach.
Stokes reveals 'highest pressure' of England captaincy
Captain Ben Stokes admits England are under the “highest amount of pressure” since he and coach Brendon McCullum took charge four years ago.
Nandre Burger ruled out of rest of MLC 2026
The South Africa left-arm quick has been sidelined due to a pre-existing stress reaction in his back.
Henry and Root go top of the table after Oval heroics
Shubman Gill has risen to No. 2 among ODI batters following his 84 not out and 154 in the ODI series against Afghanistan.
PCB may fly players to USA for power-hitting training
Arrangements and player selection are yet to be made but the plan is in the works.
All-rounder Shadab Khan joins Lancs for T20 Blast
Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan joins Lancashire for the remainder of this season's T20 Blast.
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi must use own changing room for England tour
India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will be required to use his own changing room for safeguarding reasons on his first international tour in England.
The Spin
Canny seamers such as Matt Henry are thriving from the pressure that having a keeper right behind the stumps can apply on batters. They say the best wicketkeeping performance is the one you don’t notice. But that’s not entirely true.
Chathli, MacDonald-Gay star as England A draw level
Vrinda Dinesh scored a 53-ball 79 in a losing cause.
BBL's 'No. 1 priority' is to make domestic stars 'feel valued'
Alistair Dobson, the head of Big Bash Leagues, spoke about increasing salary caps, the drama sparked by Victoria and a "seismic change" Australian cricket needs to be ready for.
Bob Blair, who soldiered on after Tangiwai disaster, dies aged 94
Blair played 19 Tests from 1953 to 1964, taking 43 wickets at an average of 35.23.
Scotland still have 2028 T20 World Cup automatic qualification incentive
Finishing in the top four of their group would mean Scotland earn a direct path to the 2028 edition.
Lord's star the odd man out as England recall four
Fit-again Ollie Robinson left out of series-deciding third Test against New Zealand.
Peaking Perry has Aussies primed as India showdown looms
Ellyse Perry found a new way to level up to help as the ever-evolving allrounder played one of her best T20I innings as Australia trounced Pakistan.
Perry's greatness on display in her drive for continual improvement
Filling in at No. 3 due to Phoebe Litchfield's injury, the allrounder produced one of her most dominant T20I innings.
'I'm still alive' - Athapaththu channels her pain into thrilling display
A thunderous display from the captain kept Sri Lanka's slim hopes alive, but she was still looking at the bigger picture.
Perry’s all-round heroics in World Cup thrashing... but Aussies sweat on wounded star
Ellyse Perry starred as Australia moved closer to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals with a 113-run rout of lacklustre Pakistan on Tuesday.
Injury cloud mars crushing Australia’s Women’s T20 World Cup win over Pakistan
Australia effectively locked up a semi-final spot at the Women’s T20 World Cup with the biggest of the four consecutive thrashings they have dealt in this tournament, this time with Pakistan as the unlucky recipient by 113 runs.
Injury mars Australia's crushing T20 World Cup win over Pakistan
Australia cruises to a comfortable 113-run victory over Pakistan at Headingley, but there may be concern over a finger injury to one of their stars. .
Inside the civil war threatening to tear England apart as McCullum responds to Stokes rift claim
England coach Brendon McCullum has denied his relationship with Ben Stokes was damaged by the nightclub controversy that forced the captain into exile for the second Test defeat against New Zealand.
Ellyse Perry runs the show as Australia brush past Pakistan
Beth Mooney twice shrugs off dislocated finger to be involved in five dismissals.
Australia thrash Pakistan to edge closer to semis
Ellyse Perry stars with 71 as Australia beat Pakistan by 113 runs to remain unbeaten at the Women's T20 World Cup.
All-round Perry leads Aussies to fourth straight win
Beth Mooney was in the wars again, continuing a rough injury run, but Australia prevailed easily over Pakistan.
Ice packs & F1 cooling vests - England ready for heat v Windies on Wednesday
England will use ice packs, Formula 1-style cooling vests and other methods to deal with the heat during their match against West Indies, says stand-in captain Charlie Dean.
Carter hopes for more cricket after Scotland threaten T20 World Cup upsets
After going winless in four matches in the 2024 T20 World Cup, Scotland beat Ireland, and ran WI and NZ close in 2026.
Unchanged Australia bat first at Headingley against Pakistan
Pakistan, without a win and knocked out of the T20 World Cup, made two changes, bringing back Diana Baig and Rameen Shamim.
Stokes, Atkinson among four changes as England name Trent Bridge XI
Robinson sits out despite being passed fit, as Jamie Smith also returns after paternity leave.
Athapaththu ton revives SL's semi-final hopes
Athapaththu's innings raised SL's NRR to less than negative one, with Scotland still to play, and other matches remaining in the group.
Athapaththu slams ton as Sri Lanka cruise against Ireland
Sri Lanka stay alive in the World Cup thanks to their skipper's efforts in Bristol.
Sri Lanka beat Ireland to stay in semi-final hunt
Chamari Athapaththu hits an unbeaten 106 as Sri Lanka cruise to a nine-wicket win over Ireland to keep their World Cup semi-final hopes alive.
Wins for Blaze, Durham & Lancs in One-Day Cup
The Blaze move further clear at the top, Durham climb to third and Lancashire thrash struggling Essex in the Women's One-Day Cup.
Morris mows through Essex to lift struggling Lancashire
Career-best 6 for 27 puts seal on emphatic 153-run win over bottom club Essex.
Returning England captain Stokes and McCullum clear the air after ‘slight blip’
Ben Stokes returned to the England set-up on Tuesday following talks with Brendon McCullum before training.
Phillips, Kelly keep table-topping Blaze on track
Yorkshire bundled out for 150 before home side wrap up chase with 20 overs to spare.
Levick, Villiers, Armitage star as Durham overwhelm Surrey
Graham plays key supporting role as hosts overcome wobble to cruise to six-wicket win.
McCullum on Stokes' return: 'Ben and I are tight'
Head coach plays down talk of broken relationship after captain was stood down for second Test.
White Ferns keep slender World Cup hopes alive
Izzy Sharp's career best knock helps New Zealand overcome another patchy display in the field.
Unbeaten England and West Indies eye semi-final berth
It will be a top-of-the-table clash as Lord's gears up to host its first game of the tournament.
Sikandar Raza to miss Zimbabwe's Test against Bangladesh
Richard Ngarava set for captaincy debut in the one-off Test between Zimbabwe and Bangladesh in Harare from June 28.
Sharp, Halliday blunt Scotland to keep NZ's semi-final hopes alive
NZ were 26 for 3 after Melie Kerr and Devine restricted Scotland to 131, but the two batters then added 101.
23rd June 2026
McCullum confused by stories of rift as Stokes returns
Head coach Brendon McCullum said he remains "good friends" with England captain Ben Stokes and the pair have "no idea" why rumours of a rift have emerged.
UNICEF to take over Lord's when England play West Indies
Activation aims to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF's projects around the world.
India spinner Shree Charani rises to No. 1 in T20I bowling rankings
She has achieved the top rank for the first time in her career, going past Linsey Smith.
New Zealand knock Scotland out of T20 World Cup
Defending champions New Zealand eliminate Scotland and keep their hopes of a T20 World Cup semi-final place alive with an impressive display in Bristol.
The County Championship is delivering a magnificent season
Cricket fans were treated to a few thrills this week – it’s just a shame the season is now on pause until late August. By the 99.94 Cricket Blog This article is from The 99.94 Cricket Blog Continue reading...
Hollioake hails Kent's in-form bowling attack
Adam Hollioake says Kent's battery of bowlers have been key to their charge up the County Championship Division Two table.
Overton 'could not have asked for more' from form
Somerset all-rounder Craig Overton says he could "not have asked for much more" in terms of his form in the County Championship.
How is UK heatwave impacting sport for players and fans?
BBC Sport explores the impact of the UK heatwave on sports events across the country.
ECB reviews Yorkshire’s £1.75m payment to CEO’s company over Hundred sale
The England and Wales Cricket Board is planning to review a payment of £1.75m from Yorkshire to a company controlled by the club’s chief executive, Sanjay Patel, for consultancy work relating to the Hundred sale.
New Zealand bowl in must-win match with Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu back
Scotland also made two changes, with Ailsa Lister and Rachel Slater returning to their XI.