Pakistan’s boycott drumbeat vs reality: Who actually funds world cricket and who just claims clout?

When Pakistan talks about boycotting an ICC event, it is not just a sporting threat. It is a business claim: remove us, and the ICC’s tournament economics wobble. The problem…

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Ex-BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra passes away at 84; ICC chairman Jay Shah offers condolences

Former BCCI president Inderjit Singh Bindra, who played a major role in ushering in a new era of cricket marketing, passed away here on Sunday. He was 84.Former BCCI president…

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Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs power Sunrisers Eastern Cape to their third SA20 title as Brevis’ ton goes in vain

Dewald Brevis smashed seven sixes in an innings of 101 from 56 balls but it was in vain as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape completed a six-wicket win over the Pretoria…

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Abhishek Sharma goes ballistic with 14-ball fifty but Yuvraj Singh’s world record survives; India seal series

Abhishek Sharma produced a blistering display of power-hitting to leave New Zealand’s bowlers clueless in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Chasing 154, the left-hander tore…

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Mohsin Naqvi sends shockwave through Pakistan squad, says ‘awaiting government’s advice’ over T20 World Cup fate

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has stressed that, despite announcing the squad, uncertainty remains over Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup. He stated that the board…

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Harshit Rana continues tormenting Devon Conway, fifth dismissal sealed by Hardik Pandya’s acrobatic catch

India pacer Harshit Rana once again proved to be a thorn in Devon Conway’s side, dismissing the New Zealand opener for the fifth time in the ongoing white-ball series. Rana…

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BCB lifts lid on T20 World Cup snub, admits it ‘wanted to play’ but ‘this is the government’s decision’

Bangladesh Cricket Board director Abdur Razzak has insisted the board always wanted to send the team to the T20 World Cup 2026, but said the final call was taken out…

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