Cricket opinion: The top five players from the 2026 T20 World Cup
In one of the most one-sided finals in the history of the sport, India became the first side to ever go back-to-back in T20 World Cups.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews some of the star performers by looking at the top five players from the 2026 T20 World Cup.
New Zealand vs South Africa 1st T20I betting tips - Back Black Caps to pip inexperienced SA
The dust has barely settled on the T20 World Cup 2026, and now the T20I internationals resume. New Zealand and South Africa are back in action in a bilateral series that may not carry the weight of a mega ICC event but still offers plenty of intrigue.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews the fixture and offers his best betting tips.
T20 World Cup betting tips: India vs New Zealand – Fireworks expected at Narendra Modi Stadium
The T20 World Cup 2026 final pits hot favourites India against New Zealand in a high-stakes encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Himanshu Sharma previews the clash and offers his best betting tips.
England cricket analysis: The impressive transformation of Will Jacks
England all-rounder Will Jacks has seen a resurgence batting at number seven while being the go-to bowling option for captain Harry Brook.
Sai Raghav Balakrishnan writes here for Sports News Blitz on why Jacks is so important for the England cricket team.
England were the first team to make the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup, having flattered to deceive in most of their wins.
T20 World Cup 2026 betting tips: South Africa vs New Zealand – Can the Kiwis stop the Proteas?
The first semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 sees unbeaten South Africa take on New Zealand.
The Proteas stormed through to the semi-finals thanks to a string of dominant performances. Riding high on winning momentum and having ticked every box so far, they are now touted as title contenders. The Kiwis, on the other hand, have been far from their best so far and barely squeezed into the top four courtesy of a better net run rate.
To pass this litmus test, the Men in Black must produce a near-flawless performance, writes Sports News Blitz’s cricket expert Himanshu Sharma.
T20 World Cup betting tips: India vs England – Two-time winners eye third title
The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2026 pits India against England.
Having won two titles each, India and England now chase history as they look to become the first team to win three T20 World Cups.
Here, Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma previews India vs England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup.
Cricket analysis: Harry Brook’s coming-of-age innings for England
Promoted to No.3 for the first time, England’s captain played a blistering innings, sprinkled with a hint of newfound maturity.
If you want it done, do it yourself. Harry Brook took matters into his own hands by promoting himself to No.3 and smashing a 50-ball century to pull a sloppy England past an even sloppier Pakistan to become the first team to reach the semi-finals.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan discusses Brook’s first T20I 100 against Pakistan in the Super 8’s.
T20 World Cup betting tips: India vs Zimbabwe - What to expect and players primed to shine
The T20 World Cup 2026 co-hosts India face Zimbabwe in a Super 8 fixture that feels like a knockout.
The Men in Blue are in a ‘no-slip zone’, while Zimbabwe arrive believing they can cause more chaos, writes Sports News Blitz’s cricket betting writer Himanshu Sharma.
Cricket news: Brilliant Brook takes England into the semi-finals after incredible century
England defeated Pakistan by two wickets on Tuesday, February 24, to seal a semi-final spot in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
Sports News Blitz writer Dejan Johal reviews the match and what this result now means for both teams.
T20 World Cup news: England look to quiet off-field controversies with performances on the pitch
England have always been amongst the best T20 teams in the world, but do they have the muscle to lift the World Cup trophy for the second time?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan previews their chances ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Cricket news: England head coach Brendon McCullum’s moment of truth as T20 World Cup looms
As pressure grows on England’s Bazball regime, more white-ball failures may prove costly for head coach Brendon McCullum.
The Kiwi and the ECB must have let out a huge sigh of relief when England recently beat Sri Lanka by five wickets to finally win their first away ODI in 11 matches. Yet, that result and the subsequent series win are scant consolation for a team that has faced immense scrutiny both on and off the pitch after a wretched Ashes campaign.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Sai Raghav Balakrishnan takes a look at an evolving situation.
Cricket opinion: Five players to look out for in England’s ODI series against Sri Lanka
With the 2025/26 Ashes series wrapped up, England’s attention has turned to the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the competition, the white-ball side led by Harry Brook will play three ODIs and three T20s against Sri Lanka, so which players are eyeing up a big tour?
Here, Sports News Blitz’s Jacob Howson looks at five potential key performers for England against Sri Lanka.
Cricket news: Time for change? Evaluating Brendon McCullum as England head coach
England’s rapid Ashes defeat in Australia has reignited debate over Brendon McCullum’s leadership and whether Bazball is delivering enough results at the highest level.
The ‘Bazball’ approach has undoubtedly transformed English cricket, bringing an exciting and aggressive brand of play. The question now is whether it has delivered the results many expected.
Sports News Blitz writer Jacob Howson offers his thoughts.
Cricket news: Where does Jacob Bethell’s Ashes ton rank among his best moments as a pro?
Jacob Bethell put on a masterclass of stroke-playing to take him to an unbeaten 142 at the SCG on day four of the fifth and final Ashes Test in what is not only his first Ashes hundred but also his first in Test cricket.
This is only the second match Bethell has been involved in during the series as he came in for Ollie Pope after the third Test. Many England fans are now asking the same question: Why on earth has Bethell not been playing all along?
As he finally finds his feet in an England shirt, Sports News Blitz writer Finn Littlewood takes a look back at his greatest moments so far.
SA20 news: Full list of fixtures, dates and times for 2026 edition of South Africa’s premier T20 league
The SA20 returns this December, bringing South Africa’s premier T20 league back for a fourth season of high-stakes, high-energy cricket.
Here, Sports News Blitz offers a full breakdown of the upcoming tournament’s fixtures, dates, and times.
IPL 2026: Which players were sold for the highest fees in the 2026 auction for cricket's biggest franchise league
The Indian Premier League is gearing up for another blockbuster season of action in 2026, and the franchise has been spending big to prepare for the league’s start in March.
So, who were the players who sold for the biggest money at this year's auction? Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould takes a look.
Ashes news: Five takeaways from the second Test as Australia outsmart weak England at The Gabba
England are on the verge of yet another series defeat Down Under following the second Ashes Test at The Gabba, where Australia claimed an eight-wicket victory to go 2-0 up in the series.
With three Tests remaining, victory is not guaranteed for the Aussies, but it does feel like an inevitability following two comfortable wins against a touring side that continues to disappoint.
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Joseph Ould examines five takeaways from Brisbane.
Ashes news: What to expect in the second Test and where England must improve at The Gabba
After a hugely disappointing opening Test match in Perth, in which Australia beat England inside just two days, attention now turns to The Gabba for the second Ashes Test.
The second Test provides an opportunity for England to restore an entire nation’s belief, but only if they can put the ghosts of Perth behind them and win at The Gabba.
Here, Sports News Blitz cricket writer Joseph Ould gives his thoughts.
Ashes news: Five takeaways from the first Test as Australia trounce England and Bazball questioned
England arrived for the first Ashes Test in Perth armed with Bazball’s audacious spirit – but by the end of day two, they had been torn apart by Australia.
By all accounts, the 2025/26 Ashes opener had raised an uncomfortable question: Is the aggressive, all-guns-blazing philosophy that has defined England under Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes going to be ill-suited to conditions Down Under?
Here, Sports News Blitz writer Jameel Mulla takes a look at five things we learnt across the two-day Test match in this regard.
Cricket news: Hampshire Cricket and Castore Launch Landmark Multi-Year Partnership
Hampshire Cricket has confirmed a landmark multi-year partnership with Castore, marking the start of a new era as the club teams up with one of the most exciting and innovative sportswear brands in the game.
From the 2026 season, Castore will become the club’s Official Kit Partner, supplying fully bespoke performance wear for all Hampshire teams, from the talent pathway to the first team, and a premium lifestyle collection for supporters.