While “laminated” or “Type D” bats have previously been allowed in junior cricket, regulations have insisted that bats used in open-age recreational cricket must be made from a single piece of willow.

Italy is finally heading to the World Cup — just not in the sport most people might expect. Amid dark times for the country’s storied but ailing soccer team, some salvation comes in the form of the Azzurri’s unheralded cricketers after their first-ever qualification for a global tournament.

Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game affordable for amateur players.

The USA cricket team is set for its second T20 World Cup appearance in 2026. Here's some players to keep an eye on for the tournament.

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Teenage cricket prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi enhanced his growing reputation by scoring a stunning 175 off 80 balls for India against England in the men's Under-19 World Cup final.

India's unmatched financial weight in international cricket is once again in the spotlight, with the Netherlands openly expressing interest in hosting the Indian team during a future England tour. Netherlands team manager John van Vilet said his board would welcome the chance to stage limited-overs matches against India,

Football powerhouse Italy will step onto cricket’s biggest stage for the first time when they face Scotland in their historic ICC T20 World Cup debut on Monday. Four-time FIFA World Cup winners, the Azzurri are now making way for Gli Azzurri,

Italy, known for football, is making its T20 World Cup debut with a diverse team, aiming to reshape its cricket identity despite inexperience.

Italy are making their debut in a major cricket event during the 2026 T20 World Cup. While the Azzurri are known as a footballing nation, cricket has a rich history in the country, which goes as far back as 233 years,