New Zealand's consistent selection policy, exemplified by Henry Nicholls' return to form, contrasts sharply with England's gamble on debutants. England's selectors, led by Brendon McCullum, faced criticism for prioritizing novelty over experience, leading to an inevitable defeat.
Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu blamed a poor batting display for their five-wicket loss to West Indies in the Women's T20 World Cup. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 98, a total West Indies chased down with 23 balls to spare.
West Indies secured a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Women's T20 World Cup, chasing a target of 99. Despite a late wobble at 70-5, Stafanie Taylor's unbeaten 27 guided them to victory, keeping them unbeaten in Group 2 and eliminating Ireland.
West Indies dominate Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup, with Hayley Matthews taking 3 wickets. Sri Lanka struggles at 81/7, with Nilakshika Silva and Kawya Kavindi trying to build a fighting total.
England defeated Scotland by 38 runs at Headingley, maintaining their top spot in Group B of the World Cup. Sophia Dunkley scored a half-century in the absence of captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, leading England to 200/5. Scotland managed 162, with Kirstie Gordon taking two early wickets.
West Indies secured a dramatic seven-run victory over Scotland in a T20 World Cup match at Headingley. Despite Scotland's strong chase led by Darcey Carter (59) and Ailsa Lister (33), West Indies' Aaliyah Alleyne took crucial wickets to seal the win.
West Indies achieved a major upset in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, defeating defending champions New Zealand by seven wickets. Shemaine Campbelle's unbeaten 90 and Aaliyah Alleyne's 4/27 were key to the victory.
West Indies secured a thrilling seven-wicket victory over defending champions New Zealand in their Women's T20 World Cup opener in Southampton. Shemaine Campbelle starred with an unbeaten 90, guiding her team to victory with a ball to spare.
West Indies Women secured a stunning victory over defending champions New Zealand in a nail-biting T20 World Cup match. Shemaine Campbelle's unbeaten 90 guided West Indies to a historic chase, second-highest in World Cup history, despite key players being absent. New Zealand's fielding errors proved costly.
West Indies aim to avenge their 2024 World Cup semi-final loss to New Zealand in their T20 World Cup opener. New Zealand's veterans, including Suzie Bates, play their final global event, adding emotional weight to the defending champions' campaign.
Players from New Zealand and West Indies Women express confidence ahead of their World Cup match. The pitch report indicates favorable batting conditions with specific boundary dimensions and a hybrid wicket designed for pace and bounce.
Georgia Voll's unbeaten 77 led Australia to a dominant six-wicket victory over the West Indies in their final T20 World Cup warm-up match in Cardiff. Australia bowled out the West Indies for 131 and chased the target with ease, showing strong form ahead of the tournament.
Sri Lanka secures 1-0 ODI series win over West Indies after the third match is abandoned due to rain, following their 41-run win in the first ODI, their first Caribbean ODI victory in 13 years.
Manav Suthar, 23, made a record-breaking Test debut for India, taking 6/33 in 22 overs against Afghanistan, leading to a 152 all-out and putting India in control with a 564/8 declared first innings.
New Zealand dropped to fourth in the ICC World Test Championship standings after a 115-run loss to England in the first Test at Lord's, despite Australia leading the table with 84 points and a 87.50% points percentage.
England wins Test match at Lord's in just 996 balls, with Ollie Robinson earning man of the match
Sri Lanka secured a 41-run victory over the West Indies in the first ODI. Pathum Nissanka (79) and Kusal Mendis (72) powered Sri Lanka to 303/7, a total the West Indies couldn't chase, finishing at 262 all out despite Shai Hope's 56.
Jayden Seales takes the first wicket as Kamindu Mendis is caught by Shai Hope. Matthew Forde is seen struggling with the heat. Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis continue to bat.
Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis scored fifties for Sri Lanka against West Indies. Nissanka reached his 19th ODI fifty, while Mendis achieved his 36th. The match saw a collision between Nissanka and bowler Jayden Seales.
Ireland beat West Indies by one run via the DLS method in a rain-affected T20I Tri-Nation Series match. Orla Prendergast starred with an unbeaten 71 as Ireland moved to the top of the table.
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop suggests India's T20 World Cup winners might have benefited from a longer break before the IPL, citing their subsequent inconsistent performances. He also advocates for more varied pitches to balance the game between bat and ball, noting that strong bowling is crucial for champion teams.
Mayank Yadav's much-anticipated IPL 2026 return for Lucknow Super Giants saw him clocking over 150kph despite a tough outing, conceding 56 runs without a wicket. Facing criticism, former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop defended the young pacer, highlighting his career-threatening injury and urging patience for his comeback. LSG suffered their fifth loss.
A West Indies domestic first-class match was abandoned after Leeward Islands batter Jeremiah Louis was hit on the helmet and taken to hospital with possible concussion. The incident occurred when a delivery from Trinidad and Tobago seamer Jayden Seales reared and struck Louis on the side of the head during day three at Sir Vivian Richards stadium in Antigua. The pitch was deemed unsafe to continue, with Cricket West Indies stating it displayed unpredictable and uneven behaviour. Louis is in stable condition.
