"There's definitely a lot of added pressure at a home World Cup. You just get more media, there's more scrutiny and there's very high expectations. So it's an added layer to everything," Lanning told ICC Digital.
Sean Williams has been named in the T20I squad after last featuring in the T20I format in May 2024 against Bangladesh, as per the official website of the ICC.
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged not to "yield to external pressure" over Katchatheevu Island, promising to safeguard the country's territory
Australia's one of the most prolific quicks, Mitchell Starc, announced his retirement from the T20I format, months before the format's next edition World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in early 2026 to focus on Tests and ODIs.
"We are the biggest democracy and thus, we have a responsibility. If our Parliament or assembly fails, you have seen the condition of neighbouring nations, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The military has taken over there. However, we can't have that, or else people will
The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a record prize money of $13.88 million for the Women's Cricket World Cup, which is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka.
Taylor achieved this milestone during his side's second ODI against Sri Lanka at Harare. After a duck in the first ODI, Taylor reached the milestone by making a 37-ball 20, without any boundaries or a six.
An MRI scan confirmed that the 40-year-old sustained a Grade II strain in his left calf, along with a chronic and resolving Grade I strain in his right calf, ruling him out of the entire series.