Specials – An Antiguan International XI

Antigua and Barbuda celebrated its 38th Independence Day on Friday, November 1. To mark the occasion in a cricketing context, here’s presenting an Antiguan International XI, formed from among Antiguan players who have represented the West Indies in men’s international cricket. Ridley Jacobs (65 Tests and 147 ODIs from 1995-96 to 2004 – wicketkeeper) […]

In Focus – The T20 World Cup Qualifier XI

The highly exciting ICC T20 World Cup Qualifier, hosted by the United Arab Emirates, culminated yesterday, with the Netherlands beating Papua New Guinea by seven wickets in the final. By virtue of finishing as the top six teams, the Netherlands, Papua New Guinea, Ireland, Namibia, Scotland and Oman have ensured their presence at next […]

Specials – Best of England v New Zealand T20Is

England and New Zealand will clash for the first time since their epic World Cup final in July, when they take the field for the first of a five-match T20 international series at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval on November 1. Since their first meeting in the shortest format at the inaugural edition of the World T20 […]

In Focus – 14 players to watch out for at the T20 World Cup Qualifier

The ICC Twenty20 World Cup Qualifier gets underway on October 18, and will feature 14 teams competing in the United Arab Emirates. The top six teams will join Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in the first round of the seventh edition of the men’s ICC T20 World Cup (earlier known as the World T20), to […]

Record Book – Sri Lanka’s highest successful Test chases

Sri Lanka’s World Test Championship campaign got off to a positive start last week, as they beat New Zealand by six wickets in the first Test at Galle. Thanks to captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s determined knock of 122, the islanders chased down 268 to win the match, thus completing their fifth highest successful Test chase. […]

Extras – Sydney Thunder provide support to Sierra Leone’s Kent

Sydney Thunder, the well-known men’s and women’s T20 club based in Australia, have further cemented their relationship with Kent Cricket Club in Sierra Leone by providing them with a large and generous donation of cricket equipment and clothing. Commenting on the donation, Sydney Thunder Fan and Community Engagement Specialist,Jonathan Lees, said, “Sydney Thunder […]

Specials – Best of the Ashes at Edgbaston

Another chapter of cricket’s oldest epic is underway, as Australia and England battle it out in the first Ashes Test at Edgbaston. Since its debut as Test centre in 1902, Edgbaston has played host to 14 Ashes Tests, with England winning six and Australia three. As we anticipate an enthralling start to the […]