Marsh, Starc help Australia register first victory of series

Despite losing the series, Australia fought back hard in the 4th T20I against West Indies to win a last-over thriller in St Lucia by four runs. Mitchell Marsh starred with both bat (75 off 44) and ball (3-24) while Mitchell Starc defended 11 runs off the final over to give Justin Langer’s side their first […]

South Africa overpower West Indies in T20 series decider

South Africa have beaten the reigning world champions West Indies in a 5-match T20 series at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Facing a star-studded West Indies line-up that included Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo playing together for the first time in 6 years, the Proteas have managed to defy the […]

Kieron Pollard smashes six 6s in an over against Sri Lanka

Kieron Pollard created history on Wednesday night as he hit six sixes off one single Akila Dananjaya over in their victory over Sri Lanka in the 1st T20I. He becomes only the third batsman in international cricket to complete this feat after Herschelle Gibbs and Yuvraj Singh. Herschelle Gibbs was the first to do it […]

Sri Lanka vs West Indies 1st ODI, SSC: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Sri Lanka will host West Indies for a 3-match ODI series, the first of which will be played at the Sinhalese Sports Club.

Cricket news round-up – February 5: South Africa start with win, India reach final of Under-19 World Cup

South Africa started the ODI series against England with a win; India trounced Pakistan to reach the final of the Under-19 World Cup; and Australia and West Indies have announced their squads for the series against South Africa and Sri Lanka respectively.

West Indies vs Ireland 3rd T20I, Basseterre: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

Ireland cannot lose the 3-match T20I series in West Indies. In fact, all they need to win the series is another washed-out match.

West Indies vs Ireland, 2nd T20I, Basseterre: Preview, prediction, likely XIs

West Indies, 0-1 down in the 3-match T20I series, will now host Ireland for a double header at Basseterre.

Cricket news round-up – January 16: Ben Stokes becomes ICC Player of the Year, Rishabh Pant to miss Rajkot ODI

Ben Stokes became the ICC Player of the Year. The BCCI confirmed Rishabh Pant's removal from Rajkot ODI. Ireland won the first T20I against West Indies.

West Indies vs Ireland, 1st T20I, St George’s: Preview, likely XIs, predictions

Dwayne Bravo’s return will occupy all the attention and add to Ireland’s troubles.

Cricket news round-up – January 14: West Indies recall Dwayne Bravo after three years

West Indies have included Dwayne Bravo in their squad; Root missed nets ahead of the Port Elizabeth Test; and the Royals will play the Challengers in Qualifier 2 of the BPL, the winner among whom will face the Tigers in the final.