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Hong Kong players celebrate their outrageous plate final victory over Bangladesh last year. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes organisers promise ‘bigger and better’ tournament in 2026

City cricket chiefs confirm next edition will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground over three days from October 30.

Cricket Hong Kong

Pakistan Super League the latest stop in ex-Hong Kong star’s cricketing journey

Board of Control for Cricket in India

IPL: Kohli’s Bengaluru begin title defence against Kishan’s Hyderabad

Board of Control for Cricket in India

US investors bet big on Indian cricket with billion-dollar deals for 2 IPL teams

Rajasthan Royals and champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru sold within hours of each other, highlighting allure of India’s national pastime.

Reigning Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bought by a consortium that includes US billionaire David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and American asset manager Blackstone. Photo: Reuters
Reigning Indian Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru were bought by a consortium that includes US billionaire David Blitzer’s Bolt Ventures and American asset manager Blackstone. Photo: Reuters
Cricket Hong Kong

‘Exceptional’ Hong Kong teen cricketer faces crunch local, overseas study choice

Gifted batsman Shiv Mathur, who is establishing himself in city team, says cricket would be a ‘big thing’ in his choice of university.

Cricket Hong Kong

Silva willing to keep faith with Hong Kong despite second T20 collapse in 2 days

Captain Yasim Murtaza rescues side with 60 runs from 30 balls as they inflict back-to-back defeats on Kuwait.

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International Cricket Council

How political tensions between India, Pakistan might get into English cricket

A BBC report says Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred competition will not be considering any Pakistan cricketers at the player auction.

Shadab Khan, seen here playing a shot against Namibia at the T20 World Cup last Wednesday, has been among the leading Pakistani players to have played in The Hundred. Photo: AP
Shadab Khan, seen here playing a shot against Namibia at the T20 World Cup last Wednesday, has been among the leading Pakistani players to have played in The Hundred. Photo: AP
International Cricket Council

Australia, Ireland out of cricket T20 World Cup as Zimbabwe qualify after washout

Zimbabweans join Sri Lanka as qualifiers and make Super 8s for the first time, the Australians had needed an Irish win to keep hopes alive.

International Cricket Council

Boycott averted, India and Pakistan set for T20 World Cup blockbuster

Two teams will clash in Colombo on Sunday, but as a recent sporting contest it has been remarkably one-sided.

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.

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

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

In opening day’s other match, West Indies’ Romario Shepherd claims 4 Scotland wickets in 5 balls, including a hat-trick, in comfortable win.

Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP
Pakistan’s Faheem Ashraf plays a shot during the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

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

A powerful Indian hitter, an England all-rounder for the conditions, South Africa’s ‘Baby AB’, an in-demand Afghan, New Zealand’s Allen key.

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.

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.

Pakistani players celebrate winning the series and the third T20 international cricket match between Pakistan and Australia in Lahore on Sunday. Photo: EPA
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.

Bangladesh captain Litton Das (left) is poised to miss the T20 World Cup following his team’s withdrawal. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh captain Litton Das (left) is poised to miss the T20 World Cup following his team’s withdrawal. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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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.

Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (centre) has been kicked out of the IPL by the India cricket bosses. Photo: AFP
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman (centre) has been kicked out of the IPL by the India cricket bosses. Photo: AFP
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.

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

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

Indonesia’s Gede Priandana became the first bowler to claim ‌five wickets in an over in a ‍Twenty20 International. Photo: Handout
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’.

Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s players have a number of improvements to make, according to their new coach. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

Pakistan celebrate with ecstatic fans after beating Kuwait to win the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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