Liam Livingstone believes he has done everything possible to be available for England's opening match at the T20 World Cup, although his efforts have been hampered by their hectic build-up.

Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie celebrated a "pretty special" achievement from Curtis Campher and George Dockrell as they blasted their side to a thrilling victory over Scotland at the T20 World Cup.

Reece Topley has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup with an ankle injury, giving England a major selection headache just three days before the start of their campaign.

An audacious partnership between Curtis Campher and George Dockrell carried Ireland to victory as they reignited their T20 World Cup campaign with a stirring chase in Hobart.

England limited-overs captain Jos Buttler has signed a three-year contract extension with Lancashire, saying: "It is always a privilege to represent the Red Rose and play at Emirates Old Trafford."

Sri Lanka kept their hopes of reaching the Super 12 stage of the T20 World Cup alive with a comprehensive victory over the United Arab Emirates in Geelong.

India will not travel to Pakistan for next year's Asia Cup and have floated the idea of moving the tournament to a neutral venue.

George Dockrell has revealed Ireland have been scouring footage of Scotland's shock victory over the West Indies as they bid kickstart their own T20 World Cup campaign on Wednesday.

Mark Watt would relish a showdown against England at Melbourne next week as Scotland’s slow left-armer insisted his side have “unfinished business” at the T20 World Cup.

Sam Curran feels England are straining at the leash to start the T20 World Cup but seamer Reece Topley has emerged as an injury scare ahead of their first match against Afghanistan.

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins will also take over as skipper of the ODI side, the country's cricket board has announced.

Jos Buttler took the positives from England's last warm-up ahead of the T20 World Cup as several cameos helped them ease to a six-wicket win over Pakistan in Brisbane.

Head coach Phil Simmons has labelled the West Indies batters "unprofessional" after starting their T20 World Cup campaign with a shock 42-run defeat against Scotland.

West Indies head coach Phil Simmons labelled the West Indies batters “unprofessional” after they started their T20 World Cup with a shock 42-run defeat against Scotland.

Sikandar Raza starred with the bat and the fast bowlers came to the party as Zimbabwe powered to a 31-run victory over Ireland at the T20 World Cup in Hobart.

Scotland claimed one of the greatest wins in their history, upsetting the odds at the T20 World Cup again as they beat West Indies by 42 runs at Hobart.

Andrew Balbirnie admitted being at the T20 World Cup can be “daunting”, but the Ireland captain is confident his side can rise to the challenge.

West Indies captain Nicholas Pooran is confident the mix of youth and experience in the T20 World Cup squad is good enough to win the tournament.

Jan Frylinck and JJ Smit shone as Namibia upset 2014 champions Sri Lanka in the opening match of the T20 World Cup by 55 runs.

Head coach Matthew Mott feels England rediscovering their "mojo" is more important ahead of the T20 World Cup than how they will line-up as he hinted at a horses for courses approach.

England captain Jos Buttler feels hosts and defending champions Australia will be the team to beat at the T20 World Cup.