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The Hundred is set to return in 2026, with venues across the country gearing up to host a thrilling sixth season of fast-paced, record-breaking cricket. Fans can once again expect packed stadiums, global stars, and high-octane action as the competition continues to redefine the modern game. The first of 34 matchdays will take place in south London at the Kia Oval on Tuesday 21 July, with the eight men’s and women’s teams all vying to reach The Hundred Final 25 days later on Sunday 16 August. The opening day of the competition will see the two holders in action, with…
Joe Root and captain Harry Brook fired unbeaten centuries as England beat Sri Lanka by 53 runs in the third one-day international and secure a first away ODI series victory in nearly three years.England recovered from a slow start and slipping to 40-2 to post 357-3 after winning the toss and electing to bat, with Jacob Bethell (65) and Root rebuilding the innings before Brook’s explosive finish. Root followed half-centuries in the first two ODIs by scoring an unbeaten 111, his 20th ODI century, while Brook smashed 20 boundaries – including nine sixes – and posted his highest ODI score…
Sunrisers Leeds Women and MI London Men will begin their Hundred title defences on the opening day of the 2026 tournament, at The Kia Oval on Tuesday July 21.Sunrisers – formerly known as Northern Superchargers prior to being taken over by IPL owners – play MI London Women in the afternoon game from 2.45pm as the sixth season of the ECB’s 100-ball competition kicks off. Then, from 6.30pm, MI London Men will start their bid for a fourth straight title against Sunrisers Men, having completed a hat-trick in 2025 under their previous Oval Invincibles moniker. Please use Chrome browser for…
This rapid-fire series of three games in four days will serve a dual purpose for Australia – key preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup, and a chance for a few fresh faces to get a taste of international cricket. Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards are the two looking to claim international debuts in this series, while Matthew Renshaw is looking to become a three-format international for Australia. After these three bilateral matches, Australia will have one official warm-up match – also against Pakistan! – in Sri Lanka before their World Cup campaign gets underway on February 11. Series schedule…
T20 World Cup winner and Big Bash great Kane Richardson has called time on his professional career after 17 seasons Big Bash great Kane Richardson has announced his retirement from professional cricket following a decorated 17-year career at the top level. Richardson, who was part of Australia’s 2021 T20 World Cup-winning squad, finishes his BBL career as the competition’s fifth highest men’s wicket-taker with 142 scalps across 15 seasons with the Strikers, Renegades and Sixers. A veteran of 25 ODI and 36 T20 international caps for Australia, the fast bowler was part of the Renegades’ title win in BBL|08. Richardson…
Australia U19 captain Oliver Peake says his side is hitting their stride at the right time as they look to be first to lock in a semi-final berth Australia U19 captain Oli Peake says there’s “no better time” for his band of teen tyros to reach the pointy end of the U19 World Cup as they prepare to lock in a semi-final spot. Australia are unbeaten in the tournament and a win against West Indies on Wednesday will secure them a spot in the first semi-final next Tuesday, to be played in Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo. There they can expect…
Stay up to date with the latest Big Bash signings ahead of the Big Bash contracting embargo A flurry of contract announcements are expected today ahead of the Big Bash League’s annual contracting embargo period and player movement window takes effect, with some major names expected to become free agents. Following the Perth Scorchers win in BBL|15 on Sunday night, clubs have until 5pm today to fill up to 10 spots on their list for BBL|16 next summer. Now in its second year, the player movement window, which begins at 9am on Wednesday, allows clubs to sign an eligible free…
Hobart Hurricanes star import Nat Sciver-Brunt became the first to hit a WPL century, inspiring Mumbai Indians to a victory over Aussies Grace Harris and Georgia Voll After a series of near-misses, most of them by Australians, the century barrier has finally been broken in the Women’s Premier League. England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is the history-maker, smashing exactly 100 not out off 57 balls to achieve the landmark in the competition’s fourth season and 82nd match overall. The veteran, who helped Hobart Hurricanes win the WBBL last month, hit 16 fours and a six as she helped Mumbai Indians pile…
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has made history by becoming the first player to score a hundred in the Tata Women’s Premier League (WPL).Sciver-Brunt finished 100 not out from 57 deliveries, helping Mumbai Indians post 199-4 against Royal Challengers Benglaluru (RCB) at the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium on Monday. The 33-year-old came in with Mumbai Indians on 16-1 and registered 16 fours and one maximum in her historic innings, where she put on a 129-run partnership with Hayley Matthews (56). Twitter This content is provided by Twitter, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we…
Scotland are “absolutely ready to go” at the T20 World Cup after their last-minute invite – provided there are no hiccups with flights and visas ahead of their planned travel to India.The side will take Bangladesh’s spot at the 20-team tournament from February 7 after the Asian nation refused to play games in India due to political tensions. Scotland will join Group C, alongside England, West Indies, Nepal and tournament debutants Italy, as the next-highest country in the ICC’s T20I rankings not to have already qualified. The team face a race against time ahead of their World Cup opener against…