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China became a focus market after hosting cricket at the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou and through the progress of its women’s national team. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

China emerges as key growth market for ICC in bid to expand cricket worldwide

Women’s team have climbed 10 places in world rankings over the past two years, but were knocked out of Asian Games without a ball being bowled.

Asian Games 2026

Asian Games bracing for India, Pakistan animosity to hit cricket clashes in Japan

Women's cricket

Mandhana becomes top women’s run-scorer as India put Hong Kong to sword

Cricket Hong Kong

Indian Premier League bosses eye global expansion for Hong Kong Cricket Sixes

India giant JSW Sports, co-owners of Delhi Capitals, become tournament’s commercial partner, with event chiefs planning worldwide circuit.

Hong Kong players celebrate after beating Bangladesh in the plate final at last year’s Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong players celebrate after beating Bangladesh in the plate final at last year’s Sixes. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Asian Games 2026

Pampered Asian Games cricket chiefs in moan over lack of 5-star accommodation

Japan will host both men’s and women’s T20 matches at newly built ground in Nisshin, but reports suggest not all facilities are up to scratch.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong primed for T20 Asia Cup India clash, stars atoning for 2024 heartbreak

Leading all-rounder Kary Chan ready to treat every ball ‘like it’s my last’ two years after locking herself away following qualifying failure.

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International Cricket Council

Australia’s bowlers restore order but batting worries remain before South Africa

Ex-skipper Ricky Ponting says it is time replacements for Marnus Labuschagne should be considered; others say no urgency for ⁠more changes.

Australian bowler Pat Cummins (centre) celebrates after Mitchell Starc (right) takes the wicket of Shadman Islam of Bangladesh during the First Men’s cricket test match between Australia and Bangladesh at TIO Stadium in Darwin, Australia, 13 August 2026. EPA/JAMES ROSS AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT
Australia’s Mitchell Starc (left) celebrates with captain Pat Cummins (right) after dismissing Bangladesh’s Shadman Islam during the second Test in Mackay on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Pakistan

Former cricket captains appeal to Pakistan over jailed ex-PM Khan’s healthcare

The group of 21 sportsmen asked that Khan, also a former cricket captain, be allowed family visits and that medical checks be completed.

International Cricket Council

Axe hangs over Australian batters after ‘most embarrassing’ loss to Bangladesh

Former captain Ricky Ponting, who scored more than 13,000 Test runs, says it is time for tough decisions and to start regeneration.

International Cricket Council

Bangladesh celebrate historic win over Australia, call for more Test opportunities

Ex-players, fans say nine-wicket thrashing of game’s giants in just four days is ‘something we dreamed of’.

Bangladesh fans cheering their team to victory on the fourth day against Australia at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on Sunday. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Australia host Bangladesh in Darwin and Mackay for first winter Tests in 22 years

The ‘Fab Four’ of Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon are fit and available for the first time in more than a year.

Australian captain Pat Cummins plays a shot during training at Marrara Oval in Darwin. Photo: AFP
Australian captain Pat Cummins plays a shot during training at Marrara Oval in Darwin. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong Sports Institute

Taking sport into schools at heart of Hong Kong development plan, but is it enough?

Sport For All another step in campaign to get city moving, with health stats not encouraging among teenagers and adults.

International Cricket Council

West Indies’ Greaves makes history with 5 wickets for 0 runs against Pakistan

The 32-year-old returned figures of 5-27 on the third day, helping to swing the World Test Championship contest ‌in the hosts’ favour.

IOC

Addition of cricket at LA28 offers IOC access to 2 billion fans, Indian market

Absent since 1900, and as the Games seek a younger and broader audience, it may be the most valuable sport added to the programme in decades.

Olympic leaders believe that the surest route to billions of new viewers runs through ​India, cricket’s commercial heartland. Photo: Reuters
International Cricket Council

Australia welcome back 3 members of ‘big 4’ bowlers for Bangladesh tests

Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon return from injury as selectors name 13-man squad for tests in Darwin and Mackay next month.

Australian bowlers (from left) Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, here holding the Ashes trophy after their 2018 win, have all been selected to face Bangladesh. Photo: AP
Australian bowlers (from left) Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, here holding the Ashes trophy after their 2018 win, have all been selected to face Bangladesh. Photo: AP
ICC Cricket World Cup

Captain Gill calls on India to improve fitness for World Cup after loss to England

Team were without their premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his replacement Nitish Kumar Reddy also missed the tour with a quadriceps injury.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong cricket’s ‘transformational’ chance after booking Asian Games ticket

City team follow up Bahrain victory with win over Singapore to earn place in 10-team tournament in Nagoya, where HKSI funding is up for grabs.

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Asian Games 2026

Cricket bowls over fans as Japan warms up for Asian Games with minnows event

Japanese sports fans are likely to be stumped by the sport, but a purpose-built ground will now help them welcome star teams India, Pakistan.

About 300 people turned up to watch Japan’s opening game against Vanuatu in the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Photo: AFP
About 300 people turned up to watch Japan’s opening game against Vanuatu in the ICC T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific Qualifiers at the Nisshin Cricket Ground at Korogi Sports Park on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s plan to grow ‘skeletal’ women’s cricket talent pool, challenge elite

City team beat Malaysia but bigger tests to come with Asian Games qualification on the line this month at seven-team tournament.

Women's cricket

New Zealand cricket great Suzie Bates aiming to bow out on World Cup high

The 38-year-old batting star confirms she will call time on her 20-year international career following this year’s T20 World Cup in England.

International Cricket Council

ICC to probe Canada’s T20 World Cup loss to New Zealand after corruption claim

Cricket’s governing body to look into allegations highlighted in a documentary aired by Canadian public broadcaster.

Dilpreet Bajwa (left) and Yuvraj Samra of Canada make their way out to bat during the T20 World Cup match against New Zealand in February in Chennai, India. Photo: Getty Images
Asian Games 2026

Japan to host T20 World Cup qualifiers at new Asian Games cricket stadium

The biggest East Asia-Pacific tournament ever will see nine teams battling to reach the showpiece event in Australia and New Zealand.

Japan will battle against eight teams in qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup. Photo: Japan Cricket Association
Japan will battle against eight teams in qualifiers for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup. Photo: Japan Cricket Association
Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong Cricket Sixes organisers promise ‘bigger and better’ tournament in 2026

City cricket chiefs confirm next edition will be staged at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground over three days from October 30.

Cricket Hong Kong

Pakistan Super League the latest stop in ex-Hong Kong star’s cricketing journey

Now playing for New Zealand, Mark Chapman talks price tags, learning from the game’s greats and what it’s like to play in a World Cup final.

Board of Control for Cricket in India

IPL: Kohli’s Bengaluru begin title defence against Kishan’s Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals finished second to last in 2025 but are expected to be widely watched this year thanks to the 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli heads the batting line-up for his team this season. Photo: AP
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