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Pakistan captain Salman Agha (left), seen here with teammate Saim Ayub in their win over the Netherlands on Saturday, said his team would follow government advice and would play against India. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Pakistan to play India in Colombo at T20 World Cup after boycott called off

Decision comes after leaders of Pakistan, Sri Lanka meet, following which Pakistani team are ordered to ‘take the field’ on Sunday.

International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: Pakistan beat Netherlands, India survive US scare

International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: 5 players to watch out for at cricket’s smash-and-grab festival

International Cricket Council

T20 World Cup: India’s quest for consecutive titles, Sri Lanka’s strength at home

Here are the key things to know about the men’s Twenty20 World Cup tournament co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starting on Saturday.

A man walks past a billboard advertising the 2026 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club cricket stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Photo: AFP
A man walks past a billboard advertising the 2026 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup at the Sinhalese Sports Club cricket stadium in Colombo on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

Pakistan bats away India match but stays in T20 World Cup

India and Pakistan agreed last year to play at neutral venues when either country is hosting an ICC event.

International Cricket Council

Bangladesh T20 World Cup absence amid India fall out ‘sad moment’ for cricket

World No 9 team missing from one-month global showpiece following refusal to play matches in India.

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International Cricket Council

Bangladesh replaced by Scotland at T20 cricket World Cup, reports say

Decision comes after weeks of uncertainty during which the Bangladeshis insist they would not play its matches in India over safety worries.

Sri Lank captain Dasun Shanaka (left) and teammate Matheesha Pathirana pose with mascots and the T20 Cricket World Cup trophy during an unveiling event at the Sinhalese Sports Club stadium in Colombo on Friday. Photo: AFP
Sri Lank captain Dasun Shanaka (left) and teammate Matheesha Pathirana pose with mascots and the T20 Cricket World Cup trophy during an unveiling event at the Sinhalese Sports Club stadium in Colombo on Friday. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Bangladesh stand firm on refusal to go to India for cricket T20 World Cup

Decision comes a day after the sport’s governing body rejected Bangladeshis’ plea to play their games in Sri Lanka instead over safety fears.

International Cricket Council

Bangladesh will not play T20 World Cup matches in India, ask for Sri Lanka switch

Decision made over fears for players’ ‘safety and security’ after India kicked Bangladesh player out of IPL.

The Ashes

Australia’s Khawaja to retire after Ashes finale, slams ‘racial stereotyping’

Usman Khawaja is the first Muslim to play cricket for Australia, and says some of the criticism when he was injured crossed the line.

Australia Usman Khawaja warms up during a practice session ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. Photo: AP
The Ashes

Injured Atkinson ruled out of final Ashes Test, but Khawaja set to play in Sydney

England pace bowler Gus Atkinson joins ranks of walking wounded ahead of match in Sydney, with Matthew Potts poised for a first start of the series.

England’s Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth Test with a hamstring injury. Photo: Reuters
England’s Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the fifth Test with a hamstring injury. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

Indonesia bowler enters record books with five-wicket over in T20 International

Gede Priandana rips heart out of Cambodia batting in first game of eight-match series in Bali.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong women’s cricket team told to get serious – in 4 key areas

New coach Mamatha Maben encouraged by resilience in series with Malaysia, but former India all-rounder calls for ‘more professional mindset’.

Cricket Hong Kong

New Hong Kong women’s cricket coach happy to sacrifice India life for growth

Mamatha Maben set for first assignment in charge of city team, four-match T20I series begins in Malaysia on Sunday.

Mamatha Maben, a former India international, has signed a three-year deal to lead the Hong Kong cricket women’s team. Photo: Mamatha Maben
International Cricket Council

Japan city pins hope on international cricket ground to revitalise region

Japan Cricket Association has moved its base to Sano, but still faces a battle to gain foothold in country with fewer than 6,000 players.

Japan’s Ahilya Chandel bats during the women’s Sano City International Trophy match between Japan and Hong Kong in Sano. Photo: AFP
Japan’s Ahilya Chandel bats during the women’s Sano City International Trophy match between Japan and Hong Kong in Sano. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Pakistan win ‘wonderful’ Hong Kong Cricket Sixes, as explosive hosts steal show

Record sixth title for Pakistan following final success against Kuwait, hosts stun Bangladesh for plate title.

International Cricket Council

Indian cricket league’s valuation shrinks for second year in a row

Drop in value of Indian Premier League by almost 11 per cent in 2025 due to ‘twin shocks’, says report by consulting firm.

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Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan spearhead experienced Hong Kong squad for Cricket Sixes

Yasim Murtaza to lead coach Kaushal Silva’s seven-man outfit, who are grouped with holders Sri Lanka and Bangladesh for next month’s event.

Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan in action during the Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Dubai in September. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s Nizakat Khan in action during the Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Dubai in September. Photo: AFP
Board of Control for Cricket in India

India accused of ‘disrespecting cricket’ after Asia Cup trophy debacle

India team refuse to accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi after beating Pakistan by five wickets.

International Cricket Council

Pakistan told to ‘focus on cricket’ ahead of India clash in Asia Cup final

Teams will meet in the final of the competition for the first time, with India clear favourites and tensions running high.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong-bound Ashwin becomes first Indian player to join Big Bash League

Former Test cricketer will join the Sydney Thunder early next year after playing at city’s Cricket Sixes, International League T20 event.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired from international cricket last year and ended his Indian Premier League career last month, enabling him to play in the Australian league. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

USA Cricket suspended by ICC, accused of causing ‘reputational damage’ to game

World governing body takes action over ‘repeated’ breaches of code, but says country’s teams can still play in run-up to LA Olympics in 2028.

Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in a century when the Games head to Los Angeles in 2028. Photo: TNS
Cricket will return to the Olympics for the first time in a century when the Games head to Los Angeles in 2028. Photo: TNS
International Cricket Council

Former cricket umpire Harold ‘Dickie’ Bird dies aged 92

Bird was one of the most respected officials in the game, and stood in 66 Tests and 69 one-day internationals.

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Dinesh Karthik delight at being handed India captaincy for Hong Kong Sixes

Former wicketkeeper-batsman set to swap commentary box for playing field in November tournament.

Cricket Hong Kong

Ashwin signs up to play for India in Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

Spin great Ravichandran Ashwin looking forward to ‘playing alongside my ex-teammates’ in three-day city tournament.

Ravichandran Ashwin retired as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Photo: AP
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