Will Smeed makes first-class debut as substitute ... three years after red-ball retirement
Tom Kohler-Cadmore suffers hand injury in slip cordon, and becomes third substitute of season.
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11th April 2026
Prabharya vs Travishek in battle of the IPL openers
New Chandigarh day game will play host to some of the quickest scoring batters in recent IPL history.
Hazlewood returns as Royals ask RCB to bat in rain-hit game
Key player from the title win in 2025 is back fit and slots in for Duffy.
10th April 2026
All eyes on Samson and Gaikwad as CSK seek reset
Delhi Capitals are coming off a narrow loss against Gujarat Titans.
George Linde replaces Wanindu Hasaranga at LSG
Linde, who has never played the IPL before, joins at his base price of INR 1 crore.
Zimbabwe women set for first-ever tour to Pakistan
The teams are set to play three ODIs and three T20Is at the National Bank Stadium.
'Removal of pre-season safety blanket never fails to humble'
The Blaze seamer Grace Ballinger is excited for the upcoming season with the "pre-season safety blanket" being removed.
On-the-rise Connolly 'keen to stick to my own strengths' at big-hitting Punjab Kings
"I think there's still some slight things that I do that I still haven't mastered yet," 22-year-old Cooper Connolly says about life in the fast lane.
WTC expansion: ICC to consider allowing one-Test series in next cycle
An ICC working group led by Roger Twose is expected to present the recommendation to board heads at an ICC meeting soon.
Quiz: Name top 20 wicket-takers in IPL history
Can you name the top 20 wicket-takers in IPL history?.
Learoyd shines in Green vs Gold contest with over 200 runs
NSW batter made scores of 142 and 68 without being dismissed, while state team-mate Frankie Nicklin claimed eight wickets.
Lister called up for Bangladesh tour after Clarke injury
Ben Sears will also miss the ODI leg of the trip having been signed as a replacement player in the PSL.
Sports quiz of the week: Masters, Tyson Fury, Grand National and Six Nations
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Cricket record smashed as bowler takes nine wickets in three overs
Brazilian cricketer Laura Cardoso has set a new record that is going to be tremendously hard to beat.
'A little bit of smart cricket…' - the missing ingredient in KKR's season so far
Dale Steyn and Aaron Finch criticise Green's performance with bat and the decision to give him the ball for the 19th over of the chase.
Mukul Choudhary: 'I practise hitting 100-150 sixes every day'
"I have practised that shot since childhood," the MS Dhoni fanboy says of the helicopter shot after setting IPL 2026 alight.
KKR's Raghuvanshi, Rahane in top five in Orange Cap race
Their side lost a thriller to LSG at Eden Gardens, but both batters continued to be among the runs.
Quetta Gladiators v Rawalpindiz - PSL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Quetta Gladiators and Rawalpindiz in Karachi.
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bengaluru - IPL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Guwahati.
Molineux on target for all-round role in T20 World Cup
New Aussie skipper to begin rebuild after stress reaction in her back kept her from bowling during West Indies series.
Green's bowling return soured by KKR's final-ball loss
Mukul Choudhary smashed 30 from the final two overs to inspire Justin Langer's Lucknow to an unlikely IPL win.
Indian Premier League cricket 2026: Cameron Green innings in Kolkata Knight Riders loss v Lucknow Super Giants, news, video
Youngster Mukul Choudhary played the innings of his life, smashing seven sixes on his way to an unbeaten 54 to haul Lucknow Super Giants to a dramatic, last-ball, three-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL on Thursday (Friday AEST).
Mukul Choudhary stuns KKR to seal last-ball win for LSG
Mukul Choudhary bashed a 25-ball half-century, having come in at 104 for 5 in the 13th over, to help LSG chase down 182.
'He's got that look in his eyes' - Langer earmarks Choudhary for bigger hits
The 21-year-old batter smashed an unbeaten 26-ball fifty to take his team home in a last-ball thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Mendis and Babar power Zalmi to record-breaking win over Kings
The 191-run stand between Kusal Mendis and Babar Azam took Peshawar Zalmi to 246, and Karachi Kings could only put up 87 in the chase.
Hasaranga out of IPL; LSG to name replacement soon
ESPNcricinfo has learnt South Africa's George Linde is the likely replacement.
Lions terminate Beyers Swanepoel's contract for walkout during one-day final
Allrounder's move to Worcestershire is in limbo as he awaits a No-Objection Certificate.
Unbeaten RCB call on RR to battle for the top spot
Josh Hazlewood is expected to miss out again as two mighty batting line-ups face off in Guwahati.
Unchanged LSG opt to bowl; Narine back for KKR
KKR's other mystery spinner, Varun Chakravarthy, however, was not fit yet.
9th April 2026
Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes first player to take nine-for in a T20I
The 21-year-old allrounder broke the nine-wicket barrier for the first time in T20Is, including a hat-trick for figures of 3-2-4-9.
Cardoso takes record nine wickets in T20 international
Brazil's Laura Cardoso becomes the first player ever to take nine wickets in a T20 international, recording figures of 9-4 against Lesotho.
Conway, spinners help United hand Qalandars a thumping
Qalandars were spun out for 100, and United raced to the target in 10.1 overs.
India's oldest Test cricketer CD Gopinath dies at 96
He was the last surviving member of the XI that achieved India's first Test win, against England in Chennai in 1952.
Maiden ton for Warwickshire meant a lot - Mousley
Warwickshire and England white-ball all-rounder Dan Mousley says scoring his maiden century for the Bears meant "a hell of a lot".
Rashid Khan cuts down on Tests, looking to play one a year
Afghanistan's premier spinner has had to shift his priorities since his back injury in 2023.
BCB changes timings of men's and women's games to support energy saving initiative
Timings of the men's team's white-ball games against New Zealand and the women's team's T20Is against Sri Lanka have been changed.
Off-spinner Bess extends Yorkshire contract
Yorkshire off-spinner Dom Bess extends his deal through to the end of the 2028 season.
'I don't know how this happened' - Bell on leading England's attack
Lauren Bell discusses the speed of her rise to Women's Premier League winner and the leader of England's pace attack.
Tamim-led BCB improves men's and women's salaries in Bangladesh domestic cricket
New leadership which came into power on Tuesday makes its first move.
Rayudu: Rahul's challenge is the strategy he comes out to bat with
Rayudu praises Rahul's ability after his 92 off 52 balls against GT.
Prasidh Krishna and Rashid Khan move up in Purple Cap race
After Gujarat Titans' victory over Delhi Capitals in Ahmedabad, there was a little shake-up in the purple cap race.
Vlaeminck targeting full season after 'tough' contract call
Victorian speedster made an immediate impact in her long-awaited return from injury on Wednesday.
Lahore Qalandars v Islamabad United - PSL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Lahore Qalandars and Islamabad United in Karachi.
What the nation's next generation is working on
With a keen eye towards development, Australia's U19s tell us the areas of their games they're looking to focus on.
Gujarat edge Delhi by one run in extraordinary final-ball thriller
Gujarat Titans won their first match of the IPL season after David Miller turned down the equalising run.
Under-fire Pom snaps form slump as IPL team break drought in last-ball thriller
England’s Jos Buttler struck form with a fluent 52 to help Gujarat Titans to their first win of the 2026 IPL as they beat Delhi Capitals in a last-ball thriller on Wednesday with David Miller falling just short of guiding his new side home.
Gill reveals tactics for last ball: 'We knew a slower one will be difficult to hit'
"We always thought 210 on this [pitch] we are 10-15 runs above par," says GT captain.
Prasidh trumps Miller in last-ball finish as GT clinch thriller
Prasidh's slower ball to end the game finally gave GT their first win of IPL 2026.
All-round Iftikhar wins Zalmi a thriller
He first took four wickets to dismiss Kingsmen for 145, before settling an unconvincing chase for his team with a last-over six.
Scotland lose to Oman as rain hits again in Namibia
Scotland lose a reduced-overs match against Oman by 12 runs in what has been a frustrating World Cup League 2 visit to Namibia.
Buttler hits fifty then seals win with final-ball run-out in thriller
Jos Buttler finds form at the IPL before winning the match for Gujarat Titans with a final-ball run-out in a remarkable one-run victory over Delhi Capitals.
Depleted KKR look to get their campaign going against LSG
There is an orange alert in place on Thursday, suggesting rain could make its presence felt in Kolkata.
Unchanged DC opt to bowl, Gill in for Kushagra for GT
Gill coming in was the only change for Gujarat Titans.
8th April 2026
Gloucs sign Middlesex seamer Brookes on loan
Gloucestershire sign seam bowler Henry Brookes on a five-match loan from Middlesex.
Narine available but Varun doubtful for LSG fixture on Thursday
While Narine batted and bowled in training two days before the game, there is no timeline yet on Varun's return.
Islamabad United's Mir Hamza Sajjad recovering after concussion
Mir Hamza Sajjad, the reserve Islamabad United fast bowler, was hit in the back of the head by a stray hit during a training session.
Green expected to begin bowling in KKR's game against LSG on Thursday
Cameron Green hasn't bowled at all in IPL 2026, and KKR's team balance - already hampered by injuries - has been affected as a result.
The Spin
Series in 2005 deepened his love of cricket and somehow landed him a brief press role. Miles Jupp stares out at an empty Oval cricket ground. “This is absolutely one of my favourite places in the world,” says the actor, writer and comedian.
Cricket NSW respond to Warner's drink-driving charge
Sydney Thunder captain will face court next month after being charged by police.
Australia ready to ‘reassess’ Sophie Molineux captaincy call as injury concerns mount
Australian selector Shawn Flegler concedes the decision to hand Sophie Molineux the national team captaincy would need to be reassessed if she continued to be troubled by serious injuries.
Molineux captaincy call will be judged on T20 World Cup
National selector Shawn Flegler admitted the injury situation wasn't ideal but said Molineux was on track to return to bowling.
The Sooryavanshi effect: even Bumrah is thinking, 'don't get it wrong'
"I think we missed our lengths, we missed our lines," Mahela Jayawardene, the Mumbai Indians coach, says after Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed them around Guwahati.
Jaiswal goes to the top of Orange Cap table, Ravi Bishnoi keeps the Purple Cap
After the Rajasthan Royals victory against Mumbai Indians in a rain-reduced contest, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Bishnoi are the leading run-getter and wicket-taker of IPL 2026.
Ainsworth, Hamilton earn Australia central contracts
Allrounder Nicola Carey returns to the list while Grace Harris retains her deal.
Vlaeminck misses out as rising quicks earn maiden CA deals
National selectors make three changes to Australia's women's contract list for 2026-27.
Aussie contract tops off rollercoaster month for Hamilton
The left-arm quick made her debut in all three international formats in the space of just 23 days in March.
‘Similar vibes to Sutherland’: Teen sensation Lucy Hamilton scores Cricket Australia contract as two stars cut from list
Emerging speed demons from the nation’s north and west have earned national contracts for the first time as Australia’s champion cricket side looks to the future following the recent retirement of Alyssa Healy.
Delhi Capitals v Gujarat Titans - IPL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans in Delhi.
Hyderabad Kingsmen v Peshawar Zalmi - PSL scorecard
Latest scorecard from the Pakistan Super League match between Hyderabad Kingsmen and Peshawar Zalmi in Karachi.
Oman v Scotland - ODI tri-series scorecard
Latest scorecard from the ODI tri-series match between Oman and Scotland in Windhoek.
Hasan Ali's death-bowling masterclass proving the difference for Karachi Kings
In a season where the runs are flowing, Hasan's variations in the closing overs have stood out.
Openers Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi blitz Bumrah's Mumbai
Rajasthan Royals clinched their third straight win in a rain-curtailed IPL game against Mumbai Indians.
Jaiswal batters MI into submission in 11-overs-a-side thrash
The Rajasthan Royals openers added 80 runs in five overs to stun Mumbai Indians in a rain-hit game.
'Serious abuse of power' - Bangladesh government dissolves BCB board
"The election process was not free, fair or transparent," NSC sports director Ahesan said.
Hardik returns as MI bowl in 11-overs-a-side contest
MI also brought back Trent Boult and AM Ghazanfar.
Talks on for Africa T20 Cup along the lines of Asia Cup
While CSA is keen on the idea in principle, it needs space in its own calendar to be able to send a first-choice South Africa team.
Chamari Athapaththu not retiring anytime soon, says Sri Lanka's new coach Jamie Siddons
The new Sri Lanka women's coach wants the team to start playing an aggressive brand of T20 cricket.
County cricket: earliest ever start to a season throws up some old truths
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Buttler: 'Trusting my game and experience' to come good for GT
His team-mate B Sai Sudharsan also feels Buttler is closest among all batters to get back to full form.
Alana King regains No. 1 spot in ODI bowling rankings
Australia legspinner retakes the top spot from Sophie Ecclestone.
7th April 2026
Gill set to return as winless GT meet unbeaten DC
Weather could have an influence on the contest, with Delhi experiencing unseasonal rain.
Warner charged with drink driving in Sydney
Currently involved in the PSL, Warner had gone to Australia during a week-long break in fixtures for Karachi Kings.
Australia cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving
One of Australia’s most decorated cricketers will face court after allegedly blowing twice the legal limit in a random breath test on Easter Sunday. David Warner was allegedly stopped at a roadside breath testing unit at Maroubra in Sydney’s east. Continue reading...
‘My dream is to be England’s opening bowler’: Josh Tongue on Botox and getting Steve Smith out
England and Nottinghamshire paceman had unusual injections that saved his career and wants everyone to know how to pronounce his name.
Bangladesh government appoints Tamim as new BCB president
He will lead a 11-member ad hoc committee that includes former Bangladesh captain Minhajul Abedin and commentator Athar Ali Khan.
Ex-Australia batter Warner charged with drink-driving
Former Australia opener David Warner is charged with drink-driving in Sydney.
David Warner charged with mid-range drink driving
Former Australian Test cricketer David Warner is charged with mid-range drink driving in Sydney's east over the weekend.
Finch: Green looks 'tentative' but KKR shouldn't 'push him down' the order
The most expensive overseas player in IPL auction history has yet to hit rhythm this season.
Rizvi keeps Orange Cap, Bishnoi holds the Purple cap
A look at the Orange Cap race and the Purple Cap race in IPL 2026 after 12 games.
Jaiswal stars as Royals beat Indians - IPL scorecard
Full scorecard from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians in Guwahati.
How the Aussies fared in county cricket's first round
A dozen Australians hit the fields around the UK in the first round of the County Championship.
Bartlett strikes twice before rains sends Punjab top
Punjab Kings reclaimed top spot in the IPL after a washout against Kolkata Knight Riders.
$4m star fails again as Aussie wreaks havoc before rain ruins key IPL clash
Kolkata Knight Riders picked up their first point of the IPL following the first no-result of the 2026 tournament after their match against Punjab Kings was abandoned after just 22 deliveries on Monday.
Bolters set to cash-in; young guns next in line — 43 stars who could play for Australia in Test frenzy
Last week’s announcement of Cricket Australia’s men’s 2026/27 contract list provided a glimpse at what the Test side could look like next summer.
Bartlett heroics thwart Lancashire in thriller
George Bartlett defies a vintage bowling performance from Lancashire captain Jimmy Anderson to carry Northants to an unlikely County Championship draw.
Akram, Farhan and Philippe help Sultans crush Rawalpindiz
Faisal Akram's four-for set it up nicely for the batters, and they duly obliged.
George Bartlett's 95* keeps Jimmy and Lancs at bay
James Anderson notches 400 first-class wicket for county but Northamptonshire survive nine down.
Adam Lyth's 97 keeps Yorkshire safe at Sophia Gardens
Glamorgan rue overs lost to weather on first two days as they end three wickets shy of a historic win.
Washout gives KKR first point after Bartlett's new-ball burst
The Australia quick picked up two wickets before rain ended the match in the fourth over.
Waite, Hose and Brookes scupper Derbyshire
Matthew Waite's 141-ball 66 saved Worcestershire from what looked an inevitable innings defeat.