This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.

The 20-team tournament will be played across eight venues -- five in India and three in Sri Lanka -- between February 7 and March 8.

Rohit was prolific for India in T20Is, finishing with 4231 runs at an average of 32.01 and a strike-rate of 140.89.

Conrad’s use of the word “grovel” harkens back to cricket history, reminiscent of England’s Tony Greig.

Like former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Brendon 'Baz' McCullum has never been one for a U-turn -- as cricketer, captain or current England coach.

The 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup will run from February 7 to March 8 and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

Head proved the difference between the sides during the opening Test in Perth.

In age-level or Emerging teams' tournaments, results are secondary as the primary focus is on gauging performances rather than bringing home trophies. From that perspective, Bangladesh 'A' team's campaign in the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha, Qatar, was a success despite their heartbreaking defeat in the final.

Bangladesh once again let themselves down in the pursuit of a multi-team trophy as the 'A' side suffered heartbreak in the Super Over against Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha, Qatar on Sunday. Despite the defeat, Bangladesh 'A' head coach David Hemp remained positive about the team's overall performance and their journey throughout the tournament. He shared his reflections in a conversation with The Daily Star's Samsul Arefin Khan.

Australia coach Andrew McDonald is hopeful skipper Pat Cummins will be able to play in the second Ashes Test and thinks it highly unlikely that quick Josh Hazlewood will miss the whole series.

The first Test begins in Christchurch on December 2.

The outcome of the second and final Test between Bangladesh and Ireland seemed almost certain after Day 4, with Ireland six down for 176 while chasing a daunting 509-run target.

Ripon Mondol picked up three wickets, Rakibul Islam claimed two as Bangladesh 'A' bowlers bundled out their Pakistan counterparts for 125  in the final of the Asia Cup Rising Stars in Doha on Sunday.

For Ireland, opportunities are still a luxury; for Bangladesh, milestones are a testament to endurance and experience.

“Really lucky to share this dressing room, and in the near future we will have a great team," said Mushfiqur.

Senuran Muthusamy struck his first Test century and Marco Jansen hammered 93 to guide South Africa to a commanding 489 all out on day two of the second match against India on Sunday.

Hasan Murad ended Ireland's stubborn resistance, picking up the final two wickets in consecutive deliveries to bowl out the Irish for 291 and seal a 217-run victory for Bangladesh on Day 5 of the second Test and seal the two-match series 2-0 at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday.

"It is simple. Brainless batting and bowling lost England the match."

“Congratulations Taijul. I can see you get to 400 Test wicket by the time you finish your career. Good luck,” Shakib wrote in a Facebook post.

The hosts made it two wins out of two after their opening win against Zimbabwe.