Taliban sacks CEO of Afghanistan Cricket Board

The Taliban has replaced the head of the Afghanistan Cricket Board with a member of the feared Haqqani network, responsible for some of the worst attacks in the country’s history.

Golden duck for AB as KKR crush RCB

Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a nine-wicket loss to the Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi on Monday.

England call off Pakistan tour after security scare

England cricket chiefs on Monday withdrew their men’s and women’s teams from next month’s series in Pakistan citing “increasing concerns about travelling to the region”.

India’s busy home season to include Proteas T20I series

India will play four Tests, three ODIs and 14 T20Is at home over an eight-month period.

Long road to recovery for paralysed Kiwi great

Chris Cairns says he is “facing possibly the greatest challenge” of his life after being left paralysed following a stroke during a heart operation.

Broad backs England’s Ashes trip as concerns mount

England fast bowler Stuart Broad insists he will go on the Ashes tour of Australia despite concerns over Covid-19 restrictions.

Five times when cricket tours were abandoned

New Zealand’s decision to call off their series in Pakistan on Friday just as the first ODI was about to start is not the first time the global cricket calendar has been upended by an abandoned tour.

Black Caps feared being attacked outside stadium

New Zealand Cricket officials on Saturday threw a veil of secrecy over the security threat that forced the abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour.

Zimbabwe level series after last-over Scotland collapse

Scotland lost their final four wickets in as many balls during a frantic last over as Zimbabwe levelled their T20I series with a 10-run win in Edinburgh on Friday.

New Zealand abandon Pakistan tour

New Zealand cancelled their tour of Pakistan over security concerns just minutes after the first match was due to start on Friday.

Five players to watch as IPL rivalries are revived

The IPL roars back this Sunday in the UAE, more than four months after being halted by the coronavirus pandemic in India. These are the players to watch …

International exodus casts shadow as Covid-hit IPL resumes

IPL hostilities will resume on Sunday in the UAE in front of spectators, but without a host of top international stars after four months of pandemic suspension.

“Sore, but much better” – Paine confident for Ashes after surgery

Australia Test captain Tim Paine says he is “extremely confident” of being ready for the Ashes against England after invasive neck surgery.

Kohli to quit as India’s T20 captain

Virat Kohli will give up the India T20 captaincy after the World Cup, which starts next month.

‘A lolly to make you jolly?’ – Twitter pays tribute to Newlands icon

Tributes have poured in for Newlands’ legendary ice-cream seller Boeta Cassiem, who passed away on Thursday morning.