2026 FIFA World Cup: First four nations book their spot
The identity of the 48 teams taking part at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament are beginning to emerge.
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Found Ball Tampering And Security Issues Challenging: Just-Retired ICC Match Referee David Boon
Just-retired ICC match referee David Boon says ball tampering and security issues were the biggest challenges that he found "confronting" during his 14-year tenure in the position. Boon officiated in 87 Tests, 183 ODIs and 119 T20Is in the men's game and seven women's T20Is. The 64-year-old former Australia opener, who will join Cricket Australia (CA) as director to continue his long-standing association with the sport, looked back at the joys and challenges of officiating in international matches. "I think there are challenges that you have to meet everyday. You learn something everyday. I suppose there are certain things that are a bit more confronting, I found.
Lord's To Host 2026 Women's T20 World Cup Final
The iconic Lord's Cricket Ground will host the final of the expanded Women's T20 World Cup on July 5 next year, the International Cricket Council announced on Thursday. The 12-team tournament will begin on June 12 and feature 33 matches, culminating in a grand finale at Lord's, which also hosted the final of the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup. In addition to Lord's, six other venues will stage matches, including Old Trafford, Headingley, Edgbaston, The Oval, Hampshire Bowl, and the Bristol County Ground.
Ricky Ponting Reveals Pakistan Super League Factor Behind Struggle In Finding Punjab Kings Injury Replacements
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting addressed the injury crisis within the squad after Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) due to a finger injury. Maxwell broke his finger during training, making him the second PBKS player to get sidelined after New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson also had a season-ending injury at the start of the tournament. On Wednesday, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer revealed they haven't yet decided on Ferguson and Maxwell's replacements.
IPL powerhouse Chennai first to be eliminated from playoff race
NEW DELHI :Indian Premier League powerhouse Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to be eliminated from the playoff race this season, paying the price for an outdated style of batting in the 10-team competition.
Tui left out of Black Ferns squad for Pacific Four Series
Winger Ruby Tui has been left out of the Black Ferns squad for this month's Pacific Four Series, a key part of New Zealand's preparations for their Women's World Cup title defence in England later this year.
MS Dhoni's Blockbuster Reply On Playing Next IPL For CSK: "I Don't Know..."
Is MS Dhoni playing his last IPL? That is one question which is on everybody's mind. MS Dhoni, under whom Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles, has answered the question (well, sort of). Ahead of CSK's match against Punjab Kings in Chennai on Wednesday, there was a huge fanfare when MS Dhoni was about to speak at the toss. That led former New Zealand player Danny Morrison, commentating in the match, to ask Dhoni about his future.
Veteran forward Fourie wins contract extension
CAPE TOWN :Veteran utility forward Deon Fourie has been given a one-year contract extension with the Stormers, despite an injury that has brought a premature end to his season, the South African franchise announced on Wednesday.