The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently confirmed the official window for the 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier. Ten international cricket teams will compete in this high-stakes tournament from February 22 to March 23, 2027. Cricinfo has learned that while the ICC has finalised the tournament dates, the venue for 2027 ODI World Cup Qualifier remains […]

The Pakistan Cricket Board has named Michael Smith as the new batting coach for the men’s national team, confirming the appointment in an official statement this week. Smith, a former South Africa first-class cricketer, will now guide Pakistan’s batting unit across both red-ball and white-ball formats. The 46-year-old coach signed a two-year contract with the […]

Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan became the co-owner of the Jaffna Kings franchise in the Lanka Premier League (LPL) on 4 August 2026. This change happened after the Stockholm-based group Anchor Sports AB bought the team. Consequently, the team will now be known as the Anchor Jaffna Kings. Zaheer Khan joins Jaffna Kings in […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) banned United States international cricketer Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy from all forms of cricket for eight years on 3 August 2026.  This heavy penalty follows an investigation into match-fixing during a popular T20 league. A specialist tribunal found the 26-year-old guilty of three serious breaches of the sport’s anti-corruption code. USA […]

Tanzania Cricket Association opened its new international venue, the TCA Arena, in Dar es Salaam on Sunday. ICC Chairman Jay Shah inaugurated the stadium ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Challenge League B 2026, which the venue will host from 8 to 18 August. ICC Board Directors, Tanzanian government officials and representatives from […]

Scotland can move a step closer to next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier when they host UAE and Canada in a tri-series starting Monday. The series forms part of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2, and Scotland currently sit third on the standings with four matches remaining. Only the top four […]

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach for the Indian men’s senior team on 3 August 2026. Ghosh replaces T Dilip and will join the squad immediately for the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.  Subhadeep Ghosh has replaced T Dilip as India Men’s […]

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) officially called up experienced wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das to the national squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Australia. The series forms a vital part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. Litton Das will fly to Darwin on Sunday to join his teammates as they prepare for the […]

Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone as the team looks to defend its Duleep Trophy title this season. The squad includes three other India internationals — Rinku Singh, left-arm spin-bowling allrounder Harsh Dubey, and fast bowler Yash Thakur — alongside Patidar. Saransh Jain to Lead Spin Attack Alongside Dubey and Ansari Patidar’s Madhya Pradesh team-mate […]

The International Cricket Council (ICC) officially announced the 12 host cities for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup on 30 July 2026. South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia will co-host the massive 57-match tournament during October and November 2027. Destiny awaits across South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia at #CWC27 🤩 pic.twitter.com/lPjnozfZiT — ICC (@ICC) July 30, […]