Cricket

Samoa batter Darius Visser smashes six sixes in a single T20I over which goes for a record 39 runs

APIA, Samoa (AP) — Samoa batter Darius Visser smashed six sixes in a single T20I over which went for a record 39 runs against Vanuatu on Tuesday. The teams played Tuesday in a T20 World Cup regional qualifier in Apia, Samoa.

Aug 20, 2024 7:27 AM Read more >

Canada batting attack crumbles in 63-run Cricket World Cup League 2 loss to the Dutch

ROTTERDAM — Canada's batting attack, after a fast start, crumbled in a 63-run loss to the Netherlands in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play Saturday. Dutch pace bowler Paul van Meekeren did most of the damage, taking five wickets in 9.

Aug 17, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

Canada cricket team back in action with a new captain and search for a new coach

After making its debut at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup this summer, Canada is back in action in ICC Cricket World Cup League 2 play in the Netherlands under new leadership and with a search for a new coach underway.

Aug 16, 2024 1:11 PM Read more >

India says 'no' to hosting women's T20 Cricket World Cup in October

ISLAMABAD (AP) — India has turned down an offer from the International Cricket Council to replace Bangladesh as host of the Twenty20 World Cup for women in October. The ICC is contemplating a change of venue following political turmoil in Bangladesh.

Aug 15, 2024 8:45 AM Read more >

Mushtaq says Shakib playing positive role in getting Bangladesh focused on cricket despite turmoil

ISLAMABAD (AP) — Bangladesh spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said the senior cricketers, including former lawmaker Shakib Al Hasan, are helping the team to focus on the test series against Pakistan after political turmoil at home disrupted preparatio

Aug 15, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

Graham Thorpe's wife says former England cricketer took his own life

LONDON (AP) — Former England cricketer Graham Thorpe took his own life after suffering from depression and anxiety, his wife Amanda said on Monday. Tributes poured in last week after it was announced that Thorpe had died at the age of 55.

Aug 12, 2024 4:55 AM Read more >

Toronto Nationals dethrone the Montreal Tigers to win the Global T20 Canada title

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Andries Gous scored 58 not out to help the Toronto Nationals win the Global T20 Canada cricket title Sunday with an eight-wicket victory over the defending champion Montreal Tigers. Batting third, the South African-born U.S.

Aug 11, 2024 6:55 PM Read more >

Canada's win streak in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 ends in the Netherlands

VOORBURG — Canada suffered its first loss in five matches in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 play, beaten by five wickets by the Netherlands on Sunday.

Aug 11, 2024 11:02 AM Read more >

Toronto Nationals to face defending champion Montreal Tigers in GT20 Canada final

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Guyana all-rounder Romario Shepherd took four wickets and then hit back-to-back fours to lead the Toronto Nationals into the final of the Global T20 cricket tournament with a five-wicket win Saturday over the Brampton Wolves.

Aug 10, 2024 2:25 PM Read more >

Half-centuries by Bavuma and De Zorzi lead South Africa to 344-8 in first cricket test vs W.Indies

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi led South Africa to 344-8 in its first innings at stumps on Day 2 of the first test against the West Indies at the Queen's Park Oval on Thursday.

Aug 8, 2024 4:25 PM Read more >