For the first time, the winners of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will get the same prize money as their male counterparts. The victors of the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup will receive USD 2.34 million, an increase in 134 per cent from the previous edition. The runners-up will get USD 1.17 million, making it the only major team sport in the world with equal* prize money for men’s and women’s World Cup events. Overall, the prize pool has increased to USD 7,958,080 for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, a massive 225 per cent jump from the

James Anderson, who retired from international cricket after amassing 704 Test wickets, recently joined the England backroom staff as a fast-bowling mentor. England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker, James Anderson, has caught the attention of Major League Cricket (MLC) as a potential recruit for its 2025 season, following recent hints at a possible return to white-ball cricket. Senior figures from at least one unnamed MLC franchise are exploring whether the 42-year-old fast-bowling legend would be interested in participating in the growing T20 tournament in the United States, reported BBC Sport. Anderson, who retired from international cricket after amassing 704 Test wickets,

Australia have defeated India in two finals in 2023. One was at the Oval in the World Test Championship final and the other one was at Ahmedabad in ODI World Cup final. In both instances, it was Travis Head who played the protagonist for the Kangaroos. The ton in London was a counter punch after a sedate start on Day 1 from the left-hander and the ton at the Narendra Modi Stadium was wait and watch initially and then change the gears kind of an inning. “I don’t feel like they’re my favorite,” Head said speaking to Star Sports after

Virat Kohli's immense global fan following was evident during a Champions One-Day Cup 2024 match in Pakistan, where a fan waved his jersey. As India prepares for a two-Test series against Bangladesh, Kohli returns to Test cricket after missing the home series against England. He showcased his batting skills during practice at Chepauk stadium. NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli enjoys an immense global fan following, making him one of the most popular cricketers of all time. Kohli has garnered admiration from fans across various countries, transcending cricket's traditional boundaries.A recent display of Kohli's widespread popularity was seen in Pakistan during the

England's all-time leading Test wicket-taker James Anderson is a surprise target for Major League Cricket. BBC Sport understands senior figures with at least one MLC team have had their interest pricked by Anderson's comments last month about a return to white-ball cricket. The unnamed franchise are now set to explore whether the 42-year-old would be interested in participating in the third edition of the T20 tournament in the United States next year. Anderson could earn about £135,000 from a short stint in MLC, which lured some stellar names from the game for the 2024 edition. The most high profile of

Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan is excited to share the dressing room with India legend Virat Kohli Ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan is excited to share the dressing room with India legend Virat Kohli and said 'his passion and spirit are unmatched'. Sarfaraz, who made his Test debut against England earlier this year, is eager to link up with his former Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate Kohli. In the series against England, Sarfaraz could not meet Kohli as the latter withdrew from the five-Test series citing personal reasons. The youngster lauded the former India captain's

"We know what we're doing with him, and where we're going. He's comfortable," says interim coach Trescothick England will continue to take a cautious approach to Jofra Archer's workloads during their five upcoming ODIs against Australia, after he bowled just 3.3 overs across the drawn, rain-affected T20I series. Archer has been steadily eased back into international cricket this year, playing two T20Is against Pakistan in May before featuring in all eight of England's matches at June's T20 World Cup. He did not play at all for Sussex in the second half of the Blast group stages and was managed carefully

Third T20, Old Trafford, Manchester Match abandoned without a ball bowled; series drawn 1-1 England and Australia's T20 series ended in a draw after the third match at Old Trafford was washed out. Heavy rain throughout the day in Manchester prevented any play and the series ends 1-1. Australia won the first T20 comfortably in Southampton, with Travis Head hitting a rapid half-century. Liam Livingstone's superb knock of 87 then took England to victory in the second match in Cardiff. But the weather ensured there would be no chance of a decider with the umpires officially abandoning the match at