Comebacks and kings: Five things we learned from 2021 IPL

The 14th edition of the world’s richest Twenty20 tournament was halted in India due to the coronavirus pandemic and concluded in the UAE. Here’s what we learned from it … #IPL2021 #IPLFinal

‘Free-spirited’ Proteas not bringing baggage into T20 World Cup

South Africa, perennial under-achievers in ICC events, will go into the T20 World Cup unburdened by high expectations.

Proteas duo bolster Boland Rocks

Boland Rocks coach Adrian Birrell has made two changes to his squad ahead of their T20 Knock Out quarter-final against the Northern West Dragons in Kimberley on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka embark on T20 World Cup road to redemption

Sri Lankan legend Aravinda de Silva admits there have been “issues with discipline” but says the country that won the T20 World Cup seven years ago is on the way back.

Bangladesh vow not to be haunted by T20 World Cup record

Bangladesh’s star all-rounder Shakib Al-Hasan believes that series wins against Australia, New Zealand and Zimbabwe will boost their chances at the T20 World Cup.

Fantastic Faf propels Chennai Super Kings to IPL title

Faf du Plessis struck a masterful 86 off 59 balls as the Chennai Super Kings beat the Kolkata Knight Riders by 27 runs in Dubai to claim their fourth IPL title. #IPLFinal

WP welcome back Bedingham

Western Province coach Salieg Nackerdien has made just one change to his 15-man squad ahead of the T20 Knock Out quarter-finals.

O’Brien desperate to put Ireland on T20 map

Kevin O’Brien is hoping to inspire Ireland as they seek finally to make their mark at a T20 World Cup.

‘Bomb squad’ key as Namibia look to make World Cup breakthrough

Namibia coach @PierredeBruyn2 doesn’t buy the narrative that his underdog team has nothing to lose at the T20 World Cup. @CricketNamibia1

Scotland squad packed with match-winners – Trott

Jonathan Trott says Scotland’s batting line-up is full of “match-winners” as they bid to reach the second stage of a T20 World Cup for the first time.

Bavuma’s thumb ‘improving by the day’

Temba Bavuma is expecting to play in the Proteas’ first T20 World Cup warm-up match against Afghanistan on Monday.

For one week only, Oman centre-stage at T20 World Cup

The modest Al Amerat ground will on Sunday briefly become the beating heart of international cricket as the T20 World Cup gets underway.

Dutch underdogs fancy T20 World Cup chances

Netherlands coach Ryan Campbell and captain Pieter Seelaar have high hopes for the T20 World Cup.

IPL final turns into Dhoni vs Morgan tactical showdown

The IPL final on Friday will be a clash between two of cricket’s finest tacticians when MS Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings take on Eoin Morgan’s Kolkata Knight Riders. #IPL2021

New Zealand ‘leap of faith’ pays off for South African Conway

By his own admission, Devon Conway was struggling in South Africa before a bold move to New Zealand turned around his cricketing fortunes in spectacular fashion.