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Nepal hold their nerve to edge out Oman in thrilling ten-run victory ( )

Nepal held their nerve to secure a thrilling ten-run victory over Oman in a high-scoring ODI encounter, despite excellent innings from Jatinder Singh and Hammad Mirza that threatened to snatch victory for the hosts.

Injuries force Scotland pace bowler Brad Wheal to call time on career ( )

Scotland international Brad Wheal has called time on his professional cricket career at the age of just 30, with a succession of injuries finally forcing the pace bowler to hang up his boots.

Scotland cast winter net wide ahead of crucial qualifying campaigns ( )

Cricket Scotland has named its men’s winter training squads for 2026/27, blending established internationals with a number of emerging players as preparations begin for a hugely important period on the international calendar.

Milind Kumar century powers USA to thrilling chase ( )

MILIND KUMAR struck a magnificent unbeaten century as the United States chased down 331 to beat the United Arab Emirates by six wickets in a high-scoring thriller.

Malaysia hosting T20 World Cup qualifiers ( )

Malaysia will host 13 teams across two ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Asia Qualifiers this month as the road to the 2028 global event gathers pace.

Edinburgh end Belfast hopes ( )

There was little joy for the local supporters at the final of the European T20 Premier League in Malahide yesterday, bar the Delany family of Rathmines and half the Adairs of Holywood.

Gous stars as Edinburgh beat Belfast to lift trophy ( )

Edinburgh Castle Rockers are the winners of the inaugural EPTL and none of the other five franchises can have any complaints.

A short review of the ETPL leading stats ( )

Top performers in the inaugural season of the European T20 Premier League

Big Show takes Belfast to final ( )

There will be Irish interest in the final of the ETPL at Malahide after all, with Belfast Wolves easing to a seven wickets victory in the Eliminator against Amsterdam Flames.

Vince century has Irish eyes smiling ( )

Cheered on by the Belfast Wolves – and Edinburgh Castle Rockers – Dublin Guardians caused the shock of the tournament by beating Rotterdam Dockers and knocking them out of the ETPL

Belfast win but need favour from Dublin ( )

Belfast Wolves were relying on their derby rivals Dublin Guardians to cause an upset and defeat Rotterdam Dockers in the final match of the league phase if they were to make Saturday’s play-off game.

Lucy Barnett wins ICC Award ( )

Lucy Barnett, hailing from the 38th-ranked European side Isle of Man, clinched the award as the fans’votes proved decisive.

Guardians last stand ( )

The Dublin Guardians will sign off their underwhelming European T20 Premier League campaign against the Rotterdam Dockers at Malahide tomorrow, expecting to finish last of the six franchise teams.

Dockers win thriller against Rockers ( )

Rotterdam Dockers joined Edinburgh Castle Rockers at the top of the ETPL table after winning the game of the tournament by five runs but only one of them will reach Sunday’s final by winning one more game.

Amsterdam secure play-off slot ( )

It was all too easy for Amsterdam Flames as they booked their place in at least the play-off with victory over Glasgow Cosmic, whose tournament was finished as soon as they reached Dublin.

Flames snuff out Dublin Guardians ( )

Amsterdam Flames moved into second place with a facile 59 runs victory over Dublin Guardians who bowed out on their home ground at Malahide with a whimper.

Belfast give Glasgow the Humph ( )

Belfast Wolves moved into second place in the ETPL table with the biggest win of the tournament, against Glasgow Cosmic, but it looks like they will have to beat Edinburgh Castle Rockers, the leaders, on Thursday to have a chance of making Saturday’s play-off game.

Amsterdam keep play-off flame ablaze ( )

Amsterdam Flames kept alive their hopes of a top three place at the end of the group stage by inflicting a first defeat of the tournament on Edinburgh Castle Rockers.

Disappointing Dublin miss out on play-offs ( )

Dublin Guardians will not be involved in next weekend’s action on their home pitch at Malahide after another defeat, by Glasgow Cosmic, the one team below them at the start of the day.

Dublin Guardians let golden chance slip as play-off hopes fade ( )

Dublin Guardians squandered a huge opportunity to make it back-to-back wins over table-topping Edinburgh Castle Rockers as they slipped to a damaging 12-run defeat that leaves their play-off hopes hanging by a thread.

Dublin slump again as Glasgow win basement battle at Malahide ( )

Dublin Guardians’ dismal tournament continued at Malahide as they lost the basement battle with Glasgow Cosmic by six wickets, another damaging defeat in a campaign that has never really gathered momentum.

Rotterdam leapfrog Belfast into second with emphatic chase ( )

Rotterdam Dockers moved into second place behind leaders Edinburgh Castle Rockers after producing a clinical run chase to beat Belfast Wolves by seven wickets, leaving the Wolves third in the table.

Belfast bounce back to move second ( )

Belfast Wolves moved into second place when they bounced back from their defeat to rivals Dublin Guardians to defeat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets.

Dockers cruise past Cosmic to climb into second ( )

Rotterdam Dockers swept aside bottom-of-the-table Glasgow Cosmic by 31 runs to move into second place, with Faf du Plessis setting up a comfortable victory in a 19-over contest.

Young steals show as circus comes to town ( )

NOBODY cried the day the circus came to town. There were a few laughs, plenty of cheers and a big beaming smile on the unlikeliest Dublin hero.

Young fires Dublin to first win ( )

Craig Young produced an over for the ages in Malahide claiming three wickets in four balls to set up a first win for the Dublin Guardians in the European T20 Premier League — beating Belfast Wolves by eight wickets.

ETPL - the numbers so far ( )

A review of the leading player performances after the first stage in Voorburg

Flames firepower seals eight-wicket win over Dockers ( )

Amsterdam Flames produced a commanding batting display to chase down 177 and defeat Rotterdam Dockers by eight wickets in Match 17 of the ETPL at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.

McMullen leads Rockers to another Scottish derby win ( )

Edinburgh Castle Rockers continued their impressive run in the ETPL with a seven-wicket victory over Glasgow Cosmic in Match 16, chasing down 160 with six balls remaining at Voorburg Cricket Club, Netherlands.

Japan to host India for one-off T20I ( )

The match will be the first bilateral fixture for India against an associate in almost 20 years.

Chapman powers Belfast back into second spot ( )

Belfast Wolves climbed back into second place in the ETPL table after a commanding 26-run victory over Glasgow Cosmic, with Mark Chapman producing a blistering unbeaten 71 to set up the win.

Rotterdam edge out Glasgow ( )

Rotterdam Dockers held their nerve to edge Glasgow Cosmic by five wickets in a tense European T20 Premier League contest, reaching their target with just one ball to spare.

Turkey win women's Continental Cup in Romania ( )

A five wicket win over Isle of Man in the final of the eight team Continental Cup.

Sweden win rain affected Nordic Women's T20 Cup ( )

Sweden win a rain impacted tournament in Germany.

Disappointing Dublin beaten again ( )

Edinburgh Castle Rockers returned to the top of the ETPL table after condemning Dublin Guardians to their third successive defeat in the second match of the day at Voorburg.

Belfast Wolves soar to top of the table ( )

Belfast Wolves soared to the top of the ETPL table with a second win, beating Amsterdam Flames, in a game reduced to the minimum five overs.

Five-star Nortje denied by weather ( )

Belfast Wolves and Rotterdam Rockers had to be content with one point after the second match of the day in Voorburg was abandoned just one over into the second innings.

Dublin beaten again despite Tector heroics ( )

Harry Tector was the game’s top scorer but it wasn’t enough to prevent Dublin Guardians falling to a second defeat as Glasgow Cosmic got off the mark in Match Five of the ETPL.

Molkenboer century starts Dutch tour with a win ( )

A century from Phebe Molkenboer helps Netherlands kick off their Scotland tour with a win.

Big Show lifts Wolves ( )

Glenn Maxwell put on a ‘Big Show’ in the Netherlands hammering 60 from 38 balls to ensure Belfast Wolves gained bragging rights over the Dublin Guardians in their first clash at the European T20 Premier League.

Stirling homes in on the ETPL ( )

Paul Stirling has played T20 franchise cricket everywhere from Guyana to South Africa and Bangladesh but today he will get the chance to represent his home city for the first time when Belfast Wolves take on the Dublin Guardians in the ETPL.

Du Plessis leads Rotterdam to ETPL opening victory ( )

In a contest that carried the weight of a new competition and the intensity of a Dutch derby, Rotterdam Dockers produced a composed chase at Sportpark Westvliet to defeat Amsterdam Flames by five wickets.

Edinburgh rock to win over Glasgow ( )

Edinburgh Castle Rockers lived up to their name in their opening ETPL game, the Scottish derby against Glasgow Cosmic, by rocking to a seven-wickets victory in Voorburg, needing less than 12 overs to overhaul their rivals disappointing 115.

Belfast Wolves maul Dublin in ETPL clash ( )

Ten more Ireland internationals got their first taste of ETPL action in the second match, and it was the Belfast Wolves who claimed the win points after a resounding 52 runs success over Dublin Guardians.

No Faffing about as Dockers win Dutch derby ( )

Rotterdam Dockers won the Dutch derby in Voorburg, beating Amsterdam Flames by five wickets with 11 balls to spare as the European T20 PremIer League finally got under way.

ETPL ready for lift-off ( )

The long-awaited — if not much-anticipated — European T20 Premier League (ETPL) will debut in Voorburg near The Hague this afternoon when Amsterdam Flames take on the Rotterdam Dockers.

ETPL Previews: Belfast Wolves & Dublin Guardians ( )

In the final instalment of his ETPL team previews, Bertus de Jong looks at the two Irish sides - the Belfast Wolves and the Dublin Guardians.

Mooney hoping ETPL start of something bigger ( )

Dublin Guardians fielding coach John Mooney hopes the inaugural European T20 Premier League can become far more than a four-week tournament, believing it has the potential to leave a lasting legacy for cricket in Dublin, Ireland and across Europe.

Joyce believes preparation key to Dublin Guardians success ( )

Dublin Guardians assistant coach Ed Joyce believes the ingredients are in place for the capital franchise to make a strong impression when the inaugural European T20 Premier League gets under way in the Netherlands this week.

Adair relishing ETPL challenge ( )

Mark Adair believes representing Belfast Wolves in the inaugural European T20 Premier League carries an extra significance for him as one of the franchise’s home-grown marquee players.

Stirling excited by Belfast Wolves prospects ( )

Belfast Wolves marquee signing Paul Stirling believes creating the right culture will be every bit as important as collecting early victories when the new European T20 Premier League gets under way this week.

The six squads ( )

The full squad lists for the six franchises.

ETPL Previews: Edinburgh Castle Rockers & Glasgow Cosmic ( )

In his second preview of the tournament, Bertus de Jong looks at the two Scottish franchises.

ETPL Previews: Amsterdam Flames & Rotterdam Dockers ( )

Bertus de Jong of TK Cricket looks at the two Dutch teams that will begin the tournament in Voorburg on Wednesday.

New era for Italian cricket ( )

Italian cricket is preparing to enter a new era with the launch of Italia T10 Cricket, the country’s first city-based franchise competition, which will take place in Rome later this year.

USA qualify for U19 Women's T20 World Cup ( )

The USA will make a third consecutive appearance at the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup after winning the 2026 Americas Qualifier over the weekend in the Cayman Islands.

Scotland will go to World Cup Qualifiers full of confidence ( )

Scotland head coach Owen Dawkins believes his side can approach next year’s World Cup Qualifier with renewed confidence after finishing their three-year ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 campaign in impressive fashion.

Henriques comes back down to earth but Portugal still win ( )

Former Australia international Henriques out for one against Germany.

Henriques makes immediate splash in Portugal debut ( )

A man of the match performance by the former Australian international in his debut for the country of his birth.

Scotland and Netherlands Women to play ODI series ( )

SCOTLAND Women will host the Netherlands in a three-match One-Day International series later this month as the European rivals renew their rivalry.

Scotland A set for Denmark and Jersey double-headers ( )

Scotland Men’s ‘A’ will continue their busy summer programme with four home fixtures against Denmark and Jersey later this month as Cricket Scotland gives another group of emerging players the opportunity to press their claims in the high-performance set-up.

UAE qualify for U19 Women's World Cup ( )

The United Arab Emirates have secured their place at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 after edging hosts Malaysia by just one run in a thrilling final of the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2027 Asia Qualifier at the Bayuemas Oval in Kuala Lumpur.

Scotland make changes ahead of tri-series ( )

Scotland have named a refreshed 15-man squad for next month’s ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 series against Canada and the United Arab Emirates at Forthill.

Putting the Headlight on suicide prevention project at the North East Cricket Series ( )

The 2026 North East Cricket Series might have ended on the field in a tied series, but off the field, all participants joined in the fundraising efforts for the local Headlight Project charity.

Namibia cruise to win over Nepal in CWC League 2 ( )

Cricket World Cup League 2 rolls into Utrecht.

The thrilling North East Series ends in the first-ever tied result. ( )

The two-day 1124 run North East Cricket Series came down to the last ball, and a one-run win for the British Army ensured a tied series for the first time in the series long history.

ICC curtails World Cup expansion; changes T20 World Cup format and qualification ( )

Multiple announcements about upcoming men's World Cups out of the ICC AGM.

Nepal visit to Jersey ( )

Nepal visits Jersey this week for the DFDS Summer Series, with two international matches taking place at NCC Grainville on Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th.

EUT20 2026 in Belgium ( )

A look at last month's franchise T20 league in Belgium.

Portugal sweep Sweden after final game super over ( )

A 3-0 series win for Portugal in Sweden.

Moises Henriques to play for Portugal ( )

The former Australian international will play for the country of his birth later this year.

Austria pass 300 barrier to cap series whitewash against Hungary ( )

Austria become the fifth team to score over 300 in men's T20Is.

Double success for Czechia at Central Europe Cup ( )

Hosts win both the men's and women's Central Europe Cup on home turf in Prague.

Serbia successful in Sofia sojourn ( )

A 3-1 series win for the Serbian women in their series against Bulgaria.

Bermuda progress in men's T20 World Cup qualifying ( )

A win for the home team at Americas sub-regional group A books their ticket to next year's regional final.

Denmark beat Switzerland in women's T20I series ( )

A 3-1 series win for the home side in Albertslund.

ICC announce Olympic pathway ( )

Five teams given automatic entry, eight teams to contest qualifier for final place. Ireland set to be included in both qualifiers if rankings hold.

Disappointing Saturday for associates at World Cup ( )

Netherlands and Scotland both lose at the Women's T20 World Cup, to Australia and England respectively.

Denmark come back to win series against Germany ( )

Denmark come back from losing the first game to win a four match men's T20I series against Germany as they prepare for an upcoming T20 World Cup pathway tournament.

Cyprus sweep series against Malta ( )

A clean sweep for the home side in their women's T20I series against Malta.

Dutch women thrashed by India at T20 World Cup ( )

A 95 run win for India at Headingley.

Jersey dominant in women's inter-insular T20Is ( )

Jersey win both games by 100 runs in a dominant display against their rivals.

Sweden win Viking Cup on home turf ( )

An easy nine wicket win over neighbours Finland secures the Viking Cup for the home side.

Dutch women lose in return to global stage ( )

A six wicket defeat against Bangladesh as the Netherlands begin their first World Cup since 2000.

Abtaha Maqsood ruled out of World Cup ( )

Abtaha is replaced in the squad by Yorkshire’s Hannah Rainey, who will join up with her teammates ahead of Scotland’s opening match against Ireland on Saturday at Old Trafford.

ICC Development Awards winners revealed ( )

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 30 ICC Development Awards 2025 regional winners across six categories that will compete for the Global Awards in July, with a further six shortlisted for the ICC criiio Cricket Festivals with Rexona.

Jersey to host Nepal and UAE ( )

Nepal and the United Arab Emirates are set to visit the island in July for a series of 50-over matches.

China surprise Nepal to claim final place in Asian Games women's tournament ( )

Malaysia and Thailand also qualified for the tournament in Japan later this year.

Two wins from two for Scotland women ( )

A dominant win over Bangladesh as tri-series continues.

Rwanda and Kenya progress in World Cup qualification ( )

Rwanda win the sub-regional event in Botswana, with Kenya also processing to the regional final.

Dutch determined to seize amazing opportunity ( )

The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 is an amazing opportunity for us as a team to show the world the talent we have got.

Scotland thump Netherlands in first home women's international in four years ( )

Kirstie Gordon's return to Scottish colours is successful with a big win over the Dutch.

Jersey through to regional final ( )

A four wicket win over rivals Guernsey secures Jersey's place in next year's regional final.

Jersey and Guernsey through to qualifier final ( )

It'll be a Channel Islands showdown for a place in next year's European final.

Papua New Guinea win EAP qualifier, but what next? ( )

PNG win nine team tournament in Japan, but nobody knows what comes next.

Jersey and Guernsey remain unbeaten in Cyprus; Croatia's Carroll has a great day with the bat ( )

Channel Islands sides still unbeaten, whilst Connor Carroll has a day to remember in Cyprus.

Day one winners all win again in Cyprus ( )

A repeat of day one at European sub-regional qualifying as Austria, France, Guernsey and Jersey all win again.

European T20 World Cup qualifying underway in Cyprus ( )

Wins for Guernsey, France, Jersey and Austria on opening day.

Scots umpiring trio added to ICC Panel ( )

Three Scottish match officials have been appointed to the ICC Development Panel A list.

Gordon returns to Scotland T20 World Cup squad ( )

Captain Kathryn Bryce will lead a fifteen-strong party to the tournament in England which includes Blaze teammate Kirstie Gordon, who is available for selection for Scotland for the first time since 2017.

Cyprus set to host T20 World Cup Qualifiers ( )

The fixtures for the Men’s T20 World Cup Europe Sub-Regional Qualifier A have been confirmed, with 10 teams set to compete in Cyprus from 16 – 23 May as part of the qualification pathway to the T20 World Cup 2028 hosted by Australia and New Zealand.

Scotland name squad for Nepal tour ( )

Ollie Jones and Michael English have both been included in the Scotland squad for this month’s tour of Nepal.

Scotland contracts announced ( )

Twelve male and eight female players have been offered Cricket Scotland contracts for the 2026-2027 cycle.

Scotland T20 World Cup tour itinerary revealed ( )

Cricket Scotland has announced details of the route for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup trophy tour in Scotland, taking place between Thursday 7 and Saturday 9 May.

Pakistan run rampant against Namibia ( )

A comprehensive victory for Pakistan means that Ireland qualify for the next T20 World Cup.

Scotland will feel right at home during Women's T20 World Cup ( )

Priyanaz Chatterji says Scotland are preparing for a ‘home away from home’ World Cup having booked their place at this summer’s showpiece.

Yuvraj Samra century not enough for Canada ( )

The first ever century by an associate player at the T20 World Cup doesn't prevent New Zealand from securing their Super 8 place.

Italy go down fighting against England ( )

England survive a late scare against Italy but hold on to secure their place in the second round.

USA keep Super 8 hopes alive with win over Namibia ( )

They need other results to go their way, but USA's faint hopes of a second consecutive Super 8 place remain alive.

Nepal beaten again at T20 World Cup ( )

A comprehensive 9 wicket win by the West Indies ends Nepal's Super 8 hopes.

England record first ever T20 World Cup win against European side ( )

Almost 17 years since their first attempt, England finally beat a European side at the men's T20 World Cup.

Canada beaten by South Africa ( )

A 57 run win for the African side as South Africa and Canada start their T20 World Cup campaigns.

Oman thrashed by Zimbabwe ( )

Oman fold to a quick eight wicket defeat in Colombo.

Scotland get revenge for qualifier defeat ( )

Michael Leask stars as Scotland thump Italy

Nepal fall just short against England ( )

Another closely fought game between an associate member and a full member at the men's T20 World Cup.

SKY survives drop to help India beat USA ( )

After being dropped on 15, Suryakumar Yadav makes a match winning 84 in India's win over USA.

Romario Shepherd hat-trick snuffs out Scottish hopes ( )

Scotland's unexpected T20 World Cup campaign begins with a defeat against the West Indies.

Pakistan survive scare to beat Dutch ( )

A nightmare over by Logan van Beek costs the Dutch a famous upset.

Italy fire warning shot after emphatic win ( )

Italy ran out convincing 112-run winners over UAE, while Namibia slumped to a heavy loss against Namibia.

Darwish shines for Afghanistan as Italy edge out Canada in warm-ups ( )

Afghanistan batter Darwish Rasooli caught the eye against Scotland and Italy sneaked past Canada in the first warm-up matches ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

Warm-up wins for Zimbabwe, Nepal and Oman ( )

Zimbabwe, Nepal and Oman enjoyed confidence-boosting victories in the latest round of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches.

India and Pakistan favourites in Group A ( )

Group A gets the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 underway when Pakistan face the Netherlands in Colombo on 7 February.

Scotland and Ireland claim final World Cup berths ( )

Scotland and Ireland joined Netherlands and Bangladesh in the four slots available for the T20 World Cup later this summer.

Associates ready to rock T20 World Cup ( )

Eight Associate Nations will compete at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka. Here is a closer look at their paths to the competition and some potential names to watch, starting with the debutants.

Bangladesh and Netherlands seal T20 World Cup berths ( )

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 as the Super Six stage of the Qualifier got underway.

Scotland name T20 World Cup squad ( )

Zainullah Ihsan is the sole first-time callup, with the Afghan-born fast bowler having recently qualified to play for Scotland.

Scotland replace Bangladesh in T20 World Cup ( )

The ICC has announced that Scotland will replace Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board refused to participate in the tournament per the published match schedule.

Three last over finishes on second day of Women's T20 qualifier ( )

All but one game goes to the last over as the Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier continues in Nepal.

Japan well beaten by Australia ( )

An eight wicket defeat for Japan as the Under-19 World Cup continues.

USA washed out at Under-19 World Cup ( )

A fine century for USA's Nitish Sudini is the bright spot on a day marred by the weather.

Dutch win over Zimbabwe highlights day one of Women's T20 Qualifier ( )

USA lose to Bangladesh and hosts beaten by Thailand in other results.

Thumping defeat for Japan at U19 World Cup, despite battling Kelly century ( )

Hugo Kelly's unbeaten century nowhere near enough for Japan in record breaking Sri Lanka performance.

India survive scare while West Indies defeat Tanzania on opening day ( )

India and the West Indies made victorious starts to the U19 Cricket World Cup as two matches survived the weather on the opening day.

Associate players to watch at U19 World Cup ( )

Of the 16 teams taking part in the 16th edition of the tournament, four are ICC Associate Members, and here are four players to look out for.

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