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After more than a year battling back injuries, 21-year-old Freya Kemp delivered the performance of a lifetime to lead England to a crucial World Cup warm-up victory. Her explosive batting and bowling turned what looked like another defeat into a confidence-boosting win.
After more than a year sidelined by back injuries, 21-year-old all-rounder Freya Kemp smashed 39 runs off just 13 balls and took two crucial wickets to lead England to a series-leveling victory over India. Her explosive performance breathed new life into England's World Cup preparations just two weeks before the tournament begins.
England claimed a decisive 2-1 series victory against New Zealand after bowling out the defending T20 World Cup champions for just 80 runs in blazing sunshine at Hove. Dani Gibson's career-best performance and a dominant spin attack showcase England's strength ahead of the home World Cup in June.
Alice Capsey's brilliant 74-run performance led England to a seven-wicket victory over defending T20 World Cup champions New Zealand. The 21-year-old's confidence showcases England's rising talent ahead of the World Cup.
The tiny island of Guernsey just punched above its weight, winning all four matches to reach the final round of qualifying for cricket's 2028 T20 World Cup. They'll likely face rival island Jersey next for a shot at European finals.
England all-rounder Freya Kemp is making a comeback after battling multiple stress fractures that kept her from bowling for over a year. The 21-year-old never considered giving up and has earned her spot in England's T20 World Cup squad.
A young woman who begged her father for cricket lessons as a fourth-grader just earned her spot on India's Women's T20 World Cup team. Nandni Sharma's journey from a Chandigarh cricket academy to bowling alongside the world's best proves that childhood dreams paired with relentless work can come true.
Three of New Zealand's greatest cricket stars will retire after the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, as the defending champions aim for back-to-back titles. The White Ferns squad blends veteran leadership with fresh talent for an emotional farewell campaign.
An 18-year-old spinner who earned just £12,500 last year is heading to the Women's T20 World Cup after impressing England's coaches. Tilly Corteen-Coleman's rapid rise shows how young talent is reshaping women's cricket.
England women's cricket captain Heather Knight says hosting the 2026 T20 World Cup offers a bigger chance to transform the sport than their 2017 victory did. With professional structures now in place, the tournament starting in 50 days could inspire a new generation.
Women's cricket reaches a new milestone as the 2025 T20 World Cup offers an $8.8 million prize pool, the largest in the tournament's history. Champions will take home $2.3 million when the competition kicks off in England this June.
Niki Prasad, who led India to U19 Women's T20 World Cup glory at just 20, has signed with JSW Sports to support her journey in professional cricket. The young captain who started playing at age nine now joins a roster of India's brightest cricket stars.
Sanju Samson went from struggling with form to becoming Player of the Tournament, crediting his Christian faith and prayer for helping him navigate the pressure. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 321 runs in five innings to help India claim the T20 World Cup title.
Indian cricket star Axar Patel, who helped India win the T20 World Cup 2026, has a love story that started in their childhood friend circle in Gujarat. His wife Meha, a nutritionist, has been his anchor from local cricket grounds to global glory.
After India won the T20 World Cup 2026, star player Shivam Dube placed his winner's medal around his father's neck instead of keeping it himself. The touching moment resonates even deeper knowing Dube quit cricket at 14 due to money troubles and didn't return until age 19.
Classmates called him names and said "boys don't wear ghungroo," but Kumar Sharma kept practicing Kathak anyway. Years later, the same dance that once invited ridicule brought him to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup opening ceremony.
Jasprit Bumrah helped India become the first nation to defend a T20 World Cup title, winning on his home ground with his family watching. The pace bowler's four-wicket haul in the final sealed a historic 96-run victory over New Zealand.
After falling short in their fourth World Cup final, New Zealand's cricket team is channeling heartbreak into hunger for their 2028 home tournament. Coach Rob Walter says his young squad is more determined than ever to bring the trophy home.
A cricket fan turned India's thrilling 96-run World Cup final victory into a double celebration by proposing to his girlfriend in the stands. She said yes, and the viral moment proved that sometimes the biggest wins happen both on and off the field.
Cricket all-rounder Shivam Dube helped India win the T20 World Cup on home soil, delivering clutch performances when his team needed them most. His confidence and a spectacular relay catch in the semifinals became defining moments of India's championship run.
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