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Usman Khawaja says he spoke in the dressing room after the Cape Town Test urging the team to take collective responsibility. Photo: AFP
International Cricket Council

Former Australian cricketer Khawaja claims entire team knew about ‘Sandpapergate’

Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace from the Cape Town Test against South Africa.

Cricket Hong Kong

World Cup final heroics became ‘burden’ for star who wants Windies in Hong Kong

Cricket Hong Kong

Bodybuilding Schwarzenegger fan inspires Afghanistan’s Hong Kong Sixes triumph

Cricket Hong Kong

Darren Gough backs Hong Kong Sixes global expansion, slams England 2-year demise

Former fast bowler with 58 Test and 159 ODI caps believes cricket tournament could succeed in image of rugby sevens’ world series.

Opener Max Bryant climbs into a shot during his unbeaten 60 in Australia’s semi-final victory over the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Getty Images
Opener Max Bryant climbs into a shot during his unbeaten 60 in Australia’s semi-final victory over the United Arab Emirates. Photo: Getty Images
Cricket Hong Kong

Indian Premier League great Pandya savouring Hong Kong anonymity, lauds Kohli

Five-time IPL champion spinning all-rounder on bowling bouncers, learning in university of life and international-recall goal.

Cricket Hong Kong

Australia’s Green on Hulk Hogan, Jimmy Anderson, Wimbledon and Test match dreams

Son of two tennis professionals, Chris Green is leading country at the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes but has his sights set on greatest stage of all.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Newly united Hong Kong aiming to overcome key absences on T20 World Cup mission

City team missing stars old and new in Malaysia, as head coach Kaushal Silva eyes twin-objectives of qualification and increasing talent pool.

Gifted teenage batsman Shiv Mathur will miss Hong Kong’s T20 World Cup qualifiers in Malaysia after travelling to the United States to begin his degree. Photo: Karma Lo
Gifted teenage batsman Shiv Mathur will miss Hong Kong’s T20 World Cup qualifiers in Malaysia after travelling to the United States to begin his degree. Photo: Karma Lo
Cricket Hong Kong

IPL stars dominate India’s Hong Kong Cricket Sixes squad

Bhuvneshwar Kumar, veteran of 229 international appearances, leads ‘one of strongest India sides’ for 2026 tournament.

Cricket Hong Kong

India and Pakistan set for firecracker clash in ‘inspiring’ Hong Kong Sixes

Cricket’s biggest rivalry coming to city this month, along with Ashes battle and pair of mouthwatering matches for city team.

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.

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
Asian Games 2026

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

In latest snub, India’s women refuse to accept Asia Cup trophy from regional cricket council president Mohsin Naqvi.

India’s Richa Ghosh sends the ball to the boundary during her side’s Asia Cup triumph over Sri Lanka in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images
India’s Richa Ghosh sends the ball to the boundary during her side’s Asia Cup triumph over Sri Lanka in Dubai. Photo: Getty Images
Women's cricket

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

Smriti Mandhana takes career total to almost 11,000 runs with blistering century in Dubai as India cruise into semi-finals.

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.

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.

A spectator watches a game between Japan and Vanuatu at the new Nisshin Cricket Ground, which will hosts matches at the Asian Games. Photo: AFP
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.

Natasha Miles watchfully steers towards the offside during Hong Kong’s ACC Premier Cup victory over Nepal. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
Natasha Miles watchfully steers towards the offside during Hong Kong’s ACC Premier Cup victory over Nepal. Photo: Asian Cricket Council
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.

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.

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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.

Australia have suffered surprise home defeats in the recent past, including an eight-run loss to the West Indies at the Gabba in 2024. Photo: AP
Australia have suffered surprise home defeats in the recent past, including an eight-run loss to the West Indies at the Gabba in 2024. Photo: AP
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’.

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.

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.

Hong Kong women’s vice-captain Maryam Bibi (right) coaches a child during a cricket activity at Sports For All Day. Photo: Veronica Qi
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.

Justin Greaves claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of ⁠311. Photo: AFP
Justin Greaves claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of ⁠311. Photo: AFP
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.

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.

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.

Shubman Gill (centre) ⁠has concerns about India’s fitness before next year’s World Cup. Photo: AFP
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