'Ugly' England aim to spin their way to T20 World Cup semi-finals
England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.
England are yet to catch fire at the T20 World Cup, but they won't mind one bit if another "ugly" win secures Harry Brook's side a semi-final berth with a game to spare.
Pakistan on Monday warned England's inconsistent batting line-up to expect a trial by spin when the teams clash in the T20 World Cup Super Eights.
England routed Sri Lanka for 95 to give captain Harry Brook a perfect birthday present as they opened the T20 World Cup Super Eights phase with a resounding 51-run win in Kandy on Sunday.
England captain Harry Brook said Saturday that it would be "a shame" if Pakistani players were shut out of England's domestic white-ball Hundred competition by Indian-owned franchises.
England can adapt to whatever the weather throws at them, captain Harry Brook said Saturday as rain threatens to disrupt their opening Super Eights match against Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup.
The 2026 edition of The Hundred has unveiled its official list of registered players for the men’s competition, featuring a blend of international stars and domestic talent.
For the first time, England’s popular franchise tournament, The Hundred, is opening its doors to players directly through the auction rather than just the draft.
Pakistan cricketers are reportedly not being considered by Indian-owned franchises for next month’s The Hundred draft, according to BBC Sport.
England face co-hosts Sri Lanka in the Super Eights on Sunday, but without Sam Curran, Harry Brook's side may well have been on the plane home.
The qualifiers for the second "Super Eight" stage of the T20 World Cup were finalised on Wednesday when Pakistan routed Namibia by 102 runs in Colombo to take the final berth.
England survived a scare to qualify for the Super Eights at the T20 World Cup on Monday as Italy's swashbuckling chase of 203 fell agonisingly short in a pulsating match in Kolkata.
Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook's side on course for the Super Eights.