Ed Barnard helps Bears beat T20 Blast North group leaders Lancashire as Surrey, Hampshire and Kent win in South Group.

Cardiffs Sophia Gardens, Derby County Ground and Loughborough University will all host warm-up fixtures ahead of the 2026 edition of the Womens T20 World Cup that commences in Birmingham on June 12, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

While Italy are currently up ahead in the standings ahead of the Netherlands, a defeat in their last match could mean that they could lose the coveted top-two spot to the winner of the Scotland-Jersey clash,

By Shah Faisal Pakistan has announced a 15-man squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, scheduled from July 20 to 24 at the Sher-e-Ban

Former Australian opener Joe Burns labelled it “surreal” after leading Italy to within touching distance of a first-ever spot in the T20 World Cup after taking down Scotland.

Loughborough University has been selected as one of three elite cricket venues added to the list of grounds that will play their part in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 when it comes to England and Wales next year.

Surrey Women pull further clear at the top of the T20 Blast table with a four-wicket win at Warwickshire, while Lancashire beat Hampshire.