WPL: Smriti Mandhana's RCB to aim for consolidation as UPW fret over Deepti Sharma's form
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, fresh off a thrilling last-ball victory against Mumbai Indians, aim to build momentum against a strong UP Warriorz. RCB's Nadine de Klerk starred with bat and ball, but the team seeks improved performances from its top-order batters. UP Warriorz, meanwhile, will look for a resurgence from their key all-rounder Deepti Sharma.
Dhruv Jurel Named Pant's Replacement For ODI Series Against NZ
Baroda Cricket Association Stadium: Dhruv Jurel has been named as the injury replacement for Rishabh Pant, who has been ruled out of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand due to due to a right side strain injury, the BCCI said on Sunday. Rishabh Pant felt a sudden onset of discomfort in his right lateral abdominal area while batting in the nets during Indias practice session on Saturday afternoon at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. The BCCI said that Pant was immediately taken for scans, and it was revealed that the wicketkeeper batter was diagnosed with a side strain (Oblique Muscle Tear) which ruled him out of the series. He was taken for MRI scans immediately, and the BCCI Medical Team had a detailed discussion with an expert on his clinical and radiological findings. Pant has been diagnosed with a side strain (Oblique Muscle Tear) and is subsequently ruled out of the ODI series, BCCI said in a statement. As a result, he Mens Selection Committee has named Dhruv Jurel as Pants replacement, and Jurel has linked up with the squad, it added. Jurel, who is captaining Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, is the state's top scorer with 558 runs in seven matches at an average of over 90. He has scored two hundreds as well as four half-centuries across seven innings in VHT 2025-26. Pant is now expected to rest for several days before reporting to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for further assessment and rehabilitation. He had come into the ODI series on the back of leading Delhi in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) league stage in Bengaluru. Pant scored two half-centuries against Services and Railways respectively, as Delhi entered the knockouts. This is the second time Pant has been laid low by injuries after fracturing his right foot in the fourth Test against England at Manchester, and returned to action through the two-match Test series against South Africa at home in November last year. He had come into the ODI series on the back of leading Delhi in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) league stage in Bengaluru. Pant scored two half-centuries against Services and Railways respectively, as Delhi entered the knockouts. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India's updated ODI squad: Shubman Gill (C), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul (WK), Shreyas Iyer (VC), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel (WK). Article Source: IANS
Bengaluru Weather News Today Jan 11: Parts of Bengaluru received light drizzle on Sunday morning and the weather continues to remain cold in the city. The IMD has forecast light rains for today and has sounded a yellow alert for cold in Northern Karnataka. No severe weather warning has been issued for Bengaluru.
I love It But...: Bengaluru Man Highlights Issue Of Traffic, And Poor Roads In The City
The resident stated that he has lived in Bengaluru his entire life and loves every part of the city.
A Nepalese man died and six others were hospitalized in Dharwad after a suspected suffocation incident. The men, who worked at a local eatery, reportedly slept in a closed room after cooking dinner on a coal-fired stove. Police suspect smoke inhalation as the cause of death, awaiting a postmortem report for confirmation.
Bengaluru techie murder: Husband hired hitman, paid Rs 1.5 lakh; shot wife when he didnt turn up
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Bengaluru horror: Pistol misfires twice, woman escapes as ex-boyfriend tries to shoot her
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BJP and JD(S) accuse Congress of misleading people on VB-G RAM G scheme, welcome special session
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Bengaluru: Two generations, one problem; constant scrolling takes a cognitive toll
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Bulk waste rules on paper, illegal collection on the ground in Bengaluru
MI defeat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs
NAVI MUMBAI, Jan 10: Mumbai Indians Nat Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet Kaur smashed unbeaten half-centuries, while pacer Nicola Carey ran through the middle order as the defending champions returned to winning ways, defeating Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their Womens Premier League match here on Saturday. Sciver-Brunt hammered a 46-ball 70, while Harmanpreet smarting from a last-ball defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday slammed an unbeaten 74 off 42 balls as Mumbai Indians posted a fighting 195 [] The post MI defeat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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Bengaluru writer, publisher dies by suicide: Asha Raghu found hanging at home; no note found
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A drunk software engineer narrowly missed hitting six pedestrians on a Bengaluru footpath when he lost control of his car and crashed into a restaurant wall. The 42-year-old techie, returning from a party, jumped a median and sped towards the Barbeque Nation restaurant. One person sustained injuries, and two vehicles were damaged in the incident.
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Rishabh Pant Ruled Out Of ODI Series Against New Zealand Due To Right Side Strain
Baroda Cricket Association Stadium: India have suffered a setback ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand as wicketkeeperbatter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the threematch series due to a right side strain injury. At Indias optional practice session at the BCA B ground, Pant looked organised in his batting session going for almost 50 minutes. But Pant experienced discomfort after being hit above the waist while facing a delivery from a throwdown specialist. He immediately fell to his knees due to the immense pain and was quickly attended to by the support staff members and left the nets. Scans and assessment by the team doctor showed that Rishabh copped a blow on the ribcage on the right side and a side strain has been detected, thus ruling him out of this ODI series against New Zealand, said sources familiar with the matter to IANS on Saturday. Pant is now expected to rest for several days before reporting to the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for further assessment and rehabilitation. Pant had come into the ODI series on the back of leading Delhi in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) league stage in Bengaluru. He made two half-centuries against Services and Railways respectively, as Delhi entered the knockouts. This is the second time Pant has been laid low by injuries after fracturing his right foot in the fourth Test against England at Manchester, and returned to action through the two-match Test series against South Africa at home in November last year. Pant has been part of Indias ODI set-up for the last two years, but last played in the 50-over format during the tour of Sri Lanka in August 2024. Ahead of the ODIs against New Zealand, speculation was rife over Pant being axed, but the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee retained him in the squad. He made two half-centuries against Services and Railways respectively, as Delhi entered the knockouts. This is the second time Pant has been laid low by injuries after fracturing his right foot in the fourth Test against England at Manchester, and returned to action through the two-match Test series against South Africa at home in November last year. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Indias ODI series against New Zealand will begin at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium (BCA) in Kotambi, Vadodara, with the venue set to host its first mens international game. The second ODI will be played at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on January 14, while the third and final match is set to take place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on January 18. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals Elect To Bowl Against Mumbai Indians
DY Patil Stadium: Jemimah Rodrigues marked her first outing as Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper by winning the toss and electing to bowl against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Womens Premier League (WPL) clash at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. After calling it right at the toss, Jemimah, the youngest captain in WPLs history, said Laura Wolvaardt, Chinelle Henry, Marizanne Kapp and Lizelle Lee are the four overseas players, while pacer Nandini Sharma has been handed a tournament debut. Hundred percent, DY Patil is always special for me. I made my Test debut here, won my first World Cup here, and now Im leading Delhi for the first time on this ground - so it means a lot. I really enjoy leading. Ive been captaining my state side since I was 16, so those experiences help. Responsibility brings the best out of me, and my team has taken a lot of pressure off me. I know theyll back me no matter what, and that makes it a lot of fun. Theres some fresh energy in this group which Im really excited about. The overseas and domestic players have put in a lot of work, so I cant wait to see them out there, she said. MI are aiming to bounce back after suffering a three-wicket defeat in the opening game to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday. Triveni makes her debut, Saika misses out. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur said left-arm spinner Triveni Vasistha makes her WPL debut, replacing Saika Ishaque. We would have chased if we won the toss. There was very less time to recover, but it is always important to learn from the previous game and improve. We're all professionals, and we know coming in fresh is important. Today's pitch looks different. Looks good to bat, she said. Playing XIs We would have chased if we won the toss. There was very less time to recover, but it is always important to learn from the previous game and improve. We're all professionals, and we know coming in fresh is important. Today's pitch looks different. Looks good to bat, she said. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians: Amelia Kerr, G Kamalini(w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Shabnim Ismail, and Sanskriti Gupta Article Source: IANS
Watch: Drunk Bengaluru techie jumps divider crashes into wall of Barbeque Nation
A software engineer, driving under the influence of alcohol, narrowly missed causing a major tragedy in Bengaluru. He lost control of his car, jumped a road median on Indiranagar's 100 Feet Road, and crashed into a restaurant wall. Fortunately, pedestrians and other vehicles escaped unharmed, though two vehicles were damaged.
Phil Scarff and MoonArra bring ragas, rhythm and jazz to Bengaluru
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WPL 2026: Lanning Goes Past Perry To Become Second-highest Run-getter
DY Patil Stadium: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning went past Ellyse Perrys tally of 972 runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in the Womens Premier League (WPL) when she took on Gujarat Giants in the second match of the tournament here at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Lanning, after her 27-ball 30-run knock, tallies 981 and is just 50 runs short of Mumbai Indians all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunts tally, who leads the chart with 1031 runs (after Match 1 of WPL 2026). Sciver-Brunt is the only player in the tournament with 1000+ runs to her name, thanks to a brilliant 2025 campaign that saw her script history. The England skipper, during MIs victorious WPL 2025 campaign, became the first and only cricketer to score 500+ runs in a single season so far. The previous record was Perrys 347, achieved during her team, Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB), victorious WPL 2024 season. The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt, as the two senior pros aim to attain the No. 1 position in the list of all-time top run scorers of the tournament. Australia's Lanning, now Warriorz captain, has been one of the most consistent players in WPL history. She played for Delhi Capitals in the first three seasons, scoring 952 runs in 27 matches, helping the franchise reach the finals in all three WPL seasons so far. She was released by DC before WPL 2026 and subsequently acquired by UP Warriorz, who appointed her as the team captain for the ongoing season. The previous record was Perrys 347, achieved during her team, Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB), victorious WPL 2024 season. The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt, as the two senior pros aim to attain the No. 1 position in the list of all-time top run scorers of the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The WPL 2026 began on January 9 and will run till February 5, with the summit clash slated to be played at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara. Article Source: IANS
Tesla India to open fourth showroom in Namma Bengaluru
After grand openings in Delhi, Mumbai and Gurugram, TeslaIndia, on Saturday, January 10, announced its fourth showroom in Bengaluru. Taking to X, the electric vehicle company posted, See you soon in Namma Bengaluru. See you soon in Namma Bengaluru. pic.twitter.com/7hmi2awvdy Tesla India (@Tesla_India) January 9, 2026 According to Mint, the Elon Musk company plans to Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Kannada writer Asha Raghu found dead in her home
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RCB's Pooja Vastrakar to miss WPL 2026 for 2 weeks due to hamstring injury
India and RCB all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss the initial two weeks of the Women's Premier League 2026 season due to a hamstring injury. She sustained the injury at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru while undergoing shoulder treatment. Her recovery will be monitored weekly.
Bengaluru Weather: Bengaluru is expected to experience light rainfall for the next two days and the temperature is set to drop, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said in its latest weather bulletin. For the past few days, Bengaluru is witnessing a drop in temperature and similar weather conditions are expected to continue. The IMD has warned of light to moderate rainfall at one or two places in Bengaluru Urban, Bengaluru Rural, Ramanagara and Chikkaballapur today and tomorrow.
Bengaluru tops list of safest cities for women in India: Karnataka Home Minister
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WPL: Mandhanas RCB suffer fresh blow; player ruled out for coming weeks
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pace-bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out for at least two weeks of the ongoing Women's Premier League due to a hamstring injury. The 26-year-old, who last played a competitive game in the T20 World Cup in October 2024, was brought for Rs 85 lakh during the Women's Premier League auction in November last year.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India captain Mithali Raj has highlighted the partnership between Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy, which laid the platform for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's thrilling victory over Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opener in Navi Mumbai. Nadine de Klerk hammered a 44-ball 63 not out, while Arundhati contributed 20 off 23 balls, as they shared a 52-run partnership. RCB made a winning start in the tournament they won in 2024. They rescued RCB from a precarious 67/5 soon after the Power-play, before the South African all-rounder sealed victory. Season 4 of the WPL got off to a thrilling start with a last-ball finish, as de Klerk hammered 20 runs off the last four balls against the Mumbai Indians in the opener at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday night. The partnership between Nadine de Klerk and Arundhati Reddy really brought the game back for RCB. This is exactly how we want WPL Season 4 to begin, and it certainly delivered, Raj said on JioStar. We were talking during the game about wanting the match to be a real nail-biter, one that goes right down to the wire, and thats exactly what happened, right till the last ball. There were several moments in the game where RCB had the Mumbai Indians under pressure. For the longest time in the first innings, up until the 15th over, RCB had a grip on the game by picking up early wickets and breaking the MI top order. However, that pressure was released in the final five overs. RCB also started well in the Power-play, despite losing wickets and not having any substantial partnerships early on, she said. Talking about Nadine de Klerks partnership with Arundhati Reddy, Mithali said, Nadine not only has a strong awareness of her own game, but she has also delivered these impactful knocks consistently, which speaks volumes about the quality and skill she brings. The partnership with Arundhati Reddy is something we really need to highlight; it wasnt just about Nadine batting till the end. She needed someone to play a supporting role, and Arundhati did that exceptionally well. They had to build that partnership for Nadine to play such an impactful innings. Without that support, she may have been dismissed much earlier. Because of that partnership, Nadine knew she could take the game deep and push it till the final over. Katey Martin also analysed de Klerks match-winning performance and said the all-rounder backed herself to clear the ropes. I think there was real clarity in the way Nadine went about her innings. She knows she can back herself to clear the ropes, and that confidence is crucial. Weve spoken so much about the importance of Nadine de Klerk. Her bowling was outstanding in the first innings; she knew exactly what worked from a bowlers perspective, and she carried that awareness into her batting. She produced something special under pressure and was probably the only player who truly held her nerve throughout the day. In moments like these, it comes down to who can handle the biggest pressure situations, and weve seen Nadine do it before. Shes banked that confidence over the last 18 months, Martin stated. I think there was real clarity in the way Nadine went about her innings. She knows she can back herself to clear the ropes, and that confidence is crucial. Weve spoken so much about the importance of Nadine de Klerk. Her bowling was outstanding in the first innings; she knew exactly what worked from a bowlers perspective, and she carried that awareness into her batting. Also Read: Live Cricket Score While RCB will have a day off on Saturday, the Mumbai Indians will be back at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday for a second successive day, taking on Delhi Capitals in the second match of the season's first double-header. Article Source: IANS
Office leasing in India rises to record high of 86.4 mn sq ft in 2025, Bengaluru leads: Knight Frank
Leasing activity rises 20% year-on-year, surpassing the previous peak achieved in 2024 and marking a 43% increase over pre-pandemic levels recorded in 2019
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During World Premier League: With the Mumbai Indians squad witnessing a slight shuffle after the WPL 2026 mega auction, their curtain raiser against Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw G. Kamalini open the batting lineup for the two-time champions alongside Amelia Kerr, and head coach Lisa Keightley was all praises for the youngster and dubbed her a fantastic player. During World Premier League (WPL) 2025, Kamalini was included in MIs playing XI for their league match against Gujarat Giants at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, making her at 16 years and 213 days old the youngest player ever to play in the tournament. She also got to bat after Nat Sciver-Brunt was dismissed and executed a well-timed cut for a boundary on the first ball she faced. On Friday, Kamalini scored a 28-ball 32 while opening the lineup for the two-time champions and formed crucial partnerships with Kerr, Sciver, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Speaking of her performance after the game, head coach Keightley said, She is extremely talented. I saw her in her state matches where she dominated. I thought she did extremely well for her first hit out. Its exciting to see what shes going to do in this competition if that is the level shes going to start at. I see her having a great tournament, going from strength to strength and building on what she did out there today. Very exciting time. Glad that she is on our team. She is a fantastic player for MI. I think shell do really well in this competition. On Friday, Kamalini scored a 28-ball 32 while opening the lineup for the two-time champions and formed crucial partnerships with Kerr, Sciver, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai suffered a defeat in their campaign opener as RCB clinched a thrilling final-ball victory to kick off the tournament on a high. MI will face three-time finalists Delhi Capitals in their next game, scheduled less than 24 hours after their opening game, on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Article Source: IANS
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan has revealed that Pooja Vastrakar has sustained a hamstring injury, because of which she was unavailable for selection for the teams opening game of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday, and also stated that the pacer will be out for at least two more weeks. RCB took the field without Vastrakar and went on to win a thriller against defending champions Mumbai Indians, with Nadine de Klerk starring with an unbeaten half-century at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday night. The RCB head coach also stated that Vastrakar will be out for at least two more weeks. The left-arm pacer, who represented MI in the previous three editions of the tournament, was roped in by RCB at the mega-auction ahead of the tournaments fourth season. However, the teams head coach stated that she suffered a hamstring injury just a couple of days before being released from the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE), where she had been undergoing rehab for a shoulder injury, and as a result had been ruled out of the upcoming two weeks of the tournament. Pooja Vastrakar is not available for selection. Two days prior to her release from the CoE, she unfortunately tweaked her hamstring. The information we have at the moment is that she is going to be out for two more weeks. It's a hamstring issue. She was there for her shoulder, and now she has a hamstring issue. It's a week-by-week progress, Rangarajan told the media after their WPL opener against MI. In November, when RCB acquired Vastrakar for INR 85 lakh, Rangarajan mentioned that she changes a lot of things for RCB as far as combinations are concerned. Vastrakar was injured during the auction, and the WPL was seen as her comeback opportunity, since her last competitive match was in the T20 World Cup in October 2024. Pooja Vastrakar is not available for selection. Two days prior to her release from the CoE, she unfortunately tweaked her hamstring. The information we have at the moment is that she is going to be out for two more weeks. It's a hamstring issue. She was there for her shoulder, and now she has a hamstring issue. It's a week-by-week progress, Rangarajan told the media after their WPL opener against MI. Also Read: Live Cricket Score RCB will be back in action on Monday, facing UP Warriorz at the same venue. Article Source: IANS
Pooja Vastrakar out of action for two weeks due to hamstring injury, says RCB head coach
Vastrakar was did not feature for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the sides campaign opener against Mumbai Indians
DY Patil Stadium: While heaping praise on the Indian women's team for its recent upsurge leading to the sensational victory in the 50-over World Cup, Australian star Ashleigh Gardner, the captain of Gujarat Giants, said beating teams led by Indian players is extra motivation for her because of the popularity they enjoy at home. Gardner, however, will have to wait a bit to achieve her aim of winning against an Indian captain as her team, the Gujarat Giants, will open its campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 against UP Warriorz, who will be led by Gardner's former captain Meg Lanning, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. With three of the five teams in WPL -- Mumbai Indians (Harmanpreet Kaur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Smriti Mandhana) and Delhi Capitals (Jemimah Rodrigues) -- being led by Indian captains, Gardner will have plenty of opportunities to experience this feeling. Theres always extra motivation to beat teams with Indian captains. Ive heard a lot of media recently talking about the World Cup, and I think the greatest thing to come out of it was that it almost felt scripted for India to win, playing a World Cup on home soil and lifting the trophy. Ive felt those same emotions, and it was amazing. So I can only imagine what it must have felt like for these guys as well, said Ashleigh Gardner, speaking on 'TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser', ahead of their opening match against UP Warriorz on Saturday: She also said that playing franchise cricket in India after the disappointing end to their ICC Women's ODI World Cup is quite special. To be back here after what was a disappointing finish for us, but now playing franchise cricket in India, is so special. Its one of the best competitions in the world. To be able to come back and lead the Gujarat team again, Im certainly really excited about it, she added. Ahead of their opening match, UP Warriorz's new captain Meg Lanning spoke about leading a new side and reuniting with Deepti Sharma, the India all-rounder who starred in her country's triumph in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup a couple of months back. : Im really excited to work with Deepti. Ive played with her a couple of times before, and its always nice to play alongside her. She comes in excellent form and has been with the UP Warriorz from the start, so Ill certainly be leaning on her quite a bit to understand how things work and see what I can learn from her. Im super excited about the opportunity with the UP Warriorz, said Lanning, who had earlier captained Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL), while speaking on 'TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser'. Ahead of their opening match, UP Warriorz's new captain Meg Lanning spoke about leading a new side and reuniting with Deepti Sharma, the India all-rounder who starred in her country's triumph in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup a couple of months back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have loved my time at Delhi Capitals, but this is a great new challenge for me personally, coming into a new squad. I dont know a lot of the players or staff, so thats probably the biggest challenge: getting used to how everything works and trying to put my own little spin on things to get the best out of everybody. As I said, Im really excited about it and looking forward to getting started in the first game, said Lanning ahead of their opening clash against Gujarat Giants in Saturday's first match. Article Source: IANS
Fresh office space supply in key cities set to surge
India anticipates a record supply of office space in 2026 and 2027. Developers are completing new buildings after a pause. Major cities like Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Hyderabad will see most of this new Grade-A supply. This influx is expected to meet strong demand, offering more choices to businesses. Rental growth will likely remain stable, with prime locations seeing slight increases.
Fights over diet, attire and TV shows not cruelty under dowry law, says Karnataka HC
The Karnataka High Court has dismissed a dowry harassment case against a husband and his family. The court found the allegations of minor marital disputes, like dietary choices and household chores, insufficient to prove statutory cruelty.
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Nadine de Klerk leads RCB to three-wicket win against MI in WPL opener
NAVI MUMBAI, Jan 9: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, riding on an all-round display by South African stalwart Nadine de Klerk, defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians by three wickets in a last-ball thriller in the opening match of the Womens Premier League Season 4 here on Friday. Thanks to de Klerk, who returned excellent bowling figures of 4/26, Mumbai Indians were restricted to 154 for 6 with Sajeevan Sajana (45) and Nicola Carey (40) sharing an 82-run stand for the fifth wicket. [] The post Nadine de Klerk leads RCB to three-wicket win against MI in WPL opener appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Need to streamline A tours, says Saikia after BCCI top brass meets in Mumbai
NEW DELHI, Jan 9: The BCCI top brass on Friday took stock of the operations at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru besides touching on streamlining India U-19 and India A tours going forward, board secretary Devajit Saikia told PTI. Key technical posts are lying vacant in CoE which became fully operational in April last year. The positions include the head of education and head of sports science. The meeting in Mumbai was also attended by BCCI president Mithun Manhas, [] The post Need to streamline A tours, says Saikia after BCCI top brass meets in Mumbai appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
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SHILLONG, Jan 9: Chaltbha Muksor of Lad Rymbai (Dong Pohktieh) in East Jaintia Hills district, who had gone missing while travelling to Bengaluru in search of employment, has been traced and found hospitalised at Government Medical College and Hospital in Krishnagiri, Tamil Nadu. The KSU Bengaluru Unit received information from the police on Thursday at []
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De Klerks all-round show powers them to a thrilling 3-wicket win in WPL opener Navi Mumbai: Nadine de Klerk delivered a sensational all-round performance as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stunned defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by three wickets in a dramatic last-ball finish in the opening match of the 2026 Womens Premier League at the [] The post RCB stun holders MI appeared first on The Navhind Times .
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WPL 2026: Nadine de Klerk's stunning all-round show helps RCB beat MI by 3 wickets in opener
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a dramatic three-wicket win against Mumbai Indians. Nadine de Klerk starred with both bat and ball. She took four wickets and then scored an unbeaten 63. De Klerk guided RCB to victory in a tense final over. Mumbai Indians posted 154 for 6. RCB chased down the target reaching 157 for 7.
WPL 2026: De Klerk Pulls Off A Heist With Unbeaten 63 As RCB Steal Thrilling Win Over MI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Thanks to a stunning late assault by Nadine de Klerk, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pulled off a dramatic three-wicket win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. After picking 4-26 and helping RCB keep MI to 154/6, the seam-bowling all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls, including 20 runs off the final four deliveries two fours and as many sixes -- to steer RCB home on the last ball. Coming in at 63/4, a calm and composed Nadine held her nerve and carried her form from the recent World Cup into a high-class knock that turned the game on its head. Her nerveless hitting under pressure, along with being given three reprieves in the 19th over, ensured RCB began the season with a thrilling victory and set the tone for a tournament that promises more intensity and drama. RCBs chase began with a bang as Grace Harris pulled Nat Sciver-Brunt to the fence on the first ball, before Smriti Mandhana picked a boundary. After the duo took four each off Shabnim Ismail, Grace continued to attack by picking a six and a four off Nicola Carey, while Mandhana swivelled her for successive boundaries, as RCB reached 40/0 in three overs. But Shabnim pulled things with some tight bowling and eventually struck in her second over when Mandhana miscued a drive and was caught at for 18, while Grace holed out to long-on off Nat. RCB continued to lose wickets as Dayalan Hemalatha shuffled across to flick off Amanjot Kaur, but missed a straight delivery and was trapped lbw, while Radha Yadav was beaten comprehensively by a ripping googly from Amelia Kerr that crashed into the stumps. Two balls later, Amelia became WPLs leading wicket-taker when she tempted Richa Ghosh to play an ambitious lofted drive, and long-off took a fine leaping catch. Arundhati Reddy, after cracking a cut off Amanjot Kaur, survived an lbw chance off Amelia as replays showed the ball going over stumps. Nadines show began when she lofted Nat over long-off for four, before thumping and creaming Saika Ishaque for successive boundaries. She followed it up by hammering a boundary down the ground off Nicola, before the all-rounder broke the 52-run stand by having Arundhati hole out to deep mid-wicket and then castled Shreyanka Patil. The pressure was evident when Nat dropped Nadines catch off Shabnim at the start of the 19th over. To add salt to the wound, Nadine hammered a boundary down the ground. More drama happened when Nadine was dropped by Amelia at deep mid-wicket, and Kamalini fumbled in a run-out chance when her gloves dislodged the stumps. After 11 runs came off the 19th over, Nadine kept RCB alive by lofting Nat over long-off for six, before pulling her for four. She brought up her fifty with a mighty slog over mid-wicket fence for six, before sealing a dramatic win for RCB by powering a missed yorker from Nat over her head for six to ensure the 2024 champions pulled off a heist and left the defending champions stunned. The pressure was evident when Nat dropped Nadines catch off Shabnim at the start of the 19th over. To add salt to the wound, Nadine hammered a boundary down the ground. More drama happened when Nadine was dropped by Amelia at deep mid-wicket, and Kamalini fumbled in a run-out chance when her gloves dislodged the stumps. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians 154/6 in 20 overs (Sajeevan Sajana 45, Nicola Carey 40; Nadine de Klerk 4-26, Lauren Bell 1-14) lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru 157/7 in 20 overs (Nadine de Klerk 63 not out, Grace Harris 25; Amelia Kerr 2-13, Nicola Carey 2-35) by three wickets Article Source: IANS
WPL: Nadine de Klerk difference between MI and win; RCB pocket opener
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women began their WPL 2026 campaign with a thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in Navi Mumbai. Chasing 155, Nadine de Klerk starred with an unbeaten 63 and hit the winning boundary off the last ball. It was De Klerk's night in Navi Mumbai, the commentator roared. Earlier, MI posted 154, with Sajeevan Sajana and Nicola Carey leading the charge.
Nadine de Klerk produced a fiery half-century to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling three-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in a nail-biting contest. Her composed yet aggressive knock under pressure sealed a dramatic finish and kept RCB's campaign on track.
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WPL 2026: Sajana Top-scores With 45 As MI Make A Competitive 154/6 Against RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Sajeevan Sajana top-scored with a counter-attacking 45 off 25 balls and made the most of being dropped twice early on as Mumbai Indians (MI) posted a competitive 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday. On a tacky pitch, incisive new-ball spells by Lauren Bell, Linsey, and Nadine de Klerk had reduced the defending champions to 67/4 after 11 overs. But Sajanas 82-run stand off 49 balls with Nicola Carey (40) pushed them beyond the 150-mark. For RCB, Nadine picked 4-22, and they need 155 to win, with dew expected to aid their chase. Lauren delivered a superb opening spell to give RCB the early edge. The England pacer bowled a brilliant maiden first over and constantly troubled Amelia Kerr via outswinger and fuller length balls before finally dismissing her for a scratchy four off 15 balls. Laurens short-of-the-length ball outside off-stump forced a desperate Amelia into a mistimed swipe, and the top-edge was caught by extra cover. G. Kamalini kept MI going by punching off Linsey Smith twice for boundaries, before driving Lauren for another four. When Linsey returned, Kamalini was quick to pull and sweep her for boundaries, as 13 runs came off the final Power-play over. But RCB struck a crucial blow when Richa Ghoshs sharp glovework stumped Nat Sciver-Brunt for just four. Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur attempted to steady the innings, punching a boundary through midwicket before lofting another over extra cover. But Shreyanka Patil struck on her WPL comeback when Kamalini chopped on to her stumps for 32 while attempting to sweep off her. Harmanpreets dismissal deepened MIs troubles when she nicked behind a length delivery outside off-stump from Nadine de Klerk while trying to hit an expansive cover drive. RCB could have got another wicket if Dayalan Hemalatha and later substitute fielder Sayali Satghare hadnt dropped Sajanas catch. It proved to be costly as Sajana lofted and slogged Radha Yadav for six and four, even as Nicola Carey slashed off her for another boundary. More runs came off Sajanas willow when she pulled and lofted Arundhati Reddy for consecutive fours. Despite Nadines return, Sajana continued her merry run by slashing and whipping for her boundaries before pulling through the gap for another four. Nicola, meanwhile, reverse-swept Shreyanka for four before going over Arundhatis head for another boundary. But Sajana and Nicola were caught out in the final over off Nadine, though MI managed to get past 150. It proved to be costly as Sajana lofted and slogged Radha Yadav for six and four, even as Nicola Carey slashed off her for another boundary. More runs came off Sajanas willow when she pulled and lofted Arundhati Reddy for consecutive fours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai Indians 154/6 in 20 overs (Sajeevan Sajana 45, Nicola Carey 40; Nadine de Klerk 4-26, Lauren Bell 1-14) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Article Source: IANS
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: England pacer Lauren Bell said the build-up to 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) after joining 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been a lot of fun, adding that shes just excited to turn out in the first game against Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium. Bell, who was picked up at the auction by RCB, was previously signed by UP Warriorz (UPW) for 2023 and 2024 season, though she pulled out of the later edition. Its definitely been different. Different franchise and obviously RCB are pretty massive. Its been a crazy few days since I landed trying to meet everyone and learn names and learn everything. Its been really fun and Im just excited for the first game tonight, Lauren told broadcasters ahead of the match. The 23-year-old said she was settling into the RCB environment quickly, and even shared a light-hearted moment with teammate Georgia Wareham at a caf where the pair tried their hand at making coffees. Its a surprise for me. I didnt know what to expect. I think you dont want to go into an auction with any expectations. I was obviously buzzing. Its an amazing franchise that want me. We went to the cafe today and Georgia backed herself as a barista, so they very kindly let us use the machine and make our own coffees. Weve got a pretty good setup, she said. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai Indians seam-bowling all-rounder, said the franchises success is down to the environment they have created in the set-up. I guess it comes down to the team. It might sound obvious, but different people stood up at different times. The environment weve created over the last three years has been really special. Everyone backs each other, and in those key moments, someone always finds a way to step up. I think so. Not knowing too much on the sidelines, especially during the auction, that was probably the plan. Why change something thats worked so well for us in this competition? Weve also made some really good additions, so were excited to get the season started tonight. Nat Sciver-Brunt, Mumbai Indians seam-bowling all-rounder, said the franchises success is down to the environment they have created in the set-up. I guess it comes down to the team. It might sound obvious, but different people stood up at different times. The environment weve created over the last three years has been really special. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Nats entry video also made huge waves and she said it was a fun experience. Id be lying if I said that was me, unfortunately! I did get a fright, my brother even asked if it was AI, which I dont think it was. Im pretty sure it was a body double. It wouldve been great fun to ride around Mumbai on a motorbike, but Im not sure team management wouldve been too happy about that. Article Source: IANS
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