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

International Cricket Council

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

Cricket Hong Kong

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

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
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.

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.

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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.

Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi (right) bats against the Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match in New Deli in May. Photo: Reuters
Rajasthan Royals’ Vaibhav Suryavanshi (right) bats against the Chennai Super Kings in an Indian Premier League match in New Deli in May. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

Pakistan’s players celebrate beating Bangladesh and reaching the final of the Asia Cup. Photo: AFP
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
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.

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.

Dinesh Karthik takes a selfie with cricket fans during the unveiling of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup Trophy in Bengaluru on September 13, 2025. Photo: AFP
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
Ravichandran Ashwin retired as India’s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket. Photo: AP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong blame dropped catches after going close to shock Asia Cup breakthrough

Captain left to reflect on fielding errors after city team threatened to inflict an upset on Sri Lanka.

Cricket Hong Kong

Time for Hong Kong to turn potential into performances at Asia Cup, coach says

Kaushal Silva targeting strong finish at T20 tournament following pair of defeats, tips captain Yasim Murtaza to take team ‘to next level’.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Hong Kong lose second match as Litton Das guides Bangladesh to T20 win

City hopes of an upset rise momentarily after taking wickets before Bangladesh captain steadies ship with a 95-run stand.

Hong Kong batsmen Nizakat Khan (right) and Zeeshan Ali put on a third-wicket stand of 41 against Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong batsmen Nizakat Khan (right) and Zeeshan Ali put on a third-wicket stand of 41 against Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Photo: AP
Board of Control for Cricket in India

Asia Cup cricket: India’s Dube credits coach after key role in UAE thrashing

All-rounder records career-best figures against hosts, says working with Morne Morkel has seen his bowling improve in the past year.

Cricket Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Afghanistan cricket coach Trott wants improvement despite Hong Kong rout

Team ‘a bit fortunate’ and have a few areas to work on as 94-run win is boosted by several dropped catches by city team.

Cricket Hong Kong

Omarzai blitz helps Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong in Asia Cup opener

Azmatullah Omarzai hammers 20-ball half-century as Afghanistan make easy work of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s Kalhan Challu is run out by Afghanistan’s Azmatullah Omarzai during the Asia Cup game at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket coach aims to liberate stifled squad as Asia Cup tests loom

Kaushal Silva begins tenure with T20 Asia Cup clashes against Afghanistan, Bangladesh and native Sri Lanka.

Zeeshan Ali, here sizing up a shot against Qatar, is among a Hong Kong squad being encouraged to play with freedom. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Zeeshan Ali, here sizing up a shot against Qatar, is among a Hong Kong squad being encouraged to play with freedom. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricketers to prepare for Asia Cup with tour of host nation UAE

New coach Kaushal Silva names 20-man squad for September’s T20 tournament.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong turn to ex-Sri Lanka Test player Kaushal Silva after Malaysia thrashing

The 39-year-old will take charge of an underperforming team who were easily beaten by Malaysia three times in eight days in Singapore this month.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricketer on lasting England regret and overcoming India rejection

Anshuman Rath is back enjoying the game after sport took mental toll, and he’s even conquered his bowling yips.

Anshuman Rath lines up the Bahrain bowling during a one-day victory for Hong Kong in February this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
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