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The T20I: India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli stepped into the new year' 2026 with his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma, posting a photo on social media. The former India captain posted a photograph on Instagram featuring the couple wearing masks, with Kohlis playful Spiderman-style mask adding a touch of humour to the frame. Taking to Instagram, Kohli wrote, Stepping into 2026 with the light of my life. The post instantly garnered views and got flooded with comments from fans and fo

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Delhi suffered a crushing 79-run defeat at the hands of Odisha in their 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group D game at the Alur Cricket Ground on Wednesday, while Saurashtra, Railways, and Haryana also registered huge wins in their matches in the same group. Delhi skipper and India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's indifferent form continued as he managed just 24 off 28 balls, as the sides vaunted batting lineup crumbled to 193 all out in 43.3 overs while chasing a

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Out-of-favour India batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed a blistering 157 off 75 balls as Mumbai defeated Goa by 87 runs in an Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground on Wednesday. Sarfaraz, 27, reached his third List A century in just 56 deliveries, as his explosive knock, featuring nine fours and 14 sixes, dismantled Goa's bowling attack. Mumbai's middle order capitalised on the conditions after Goa elected to field first. Yashasvi Jaiswal,

At Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground: Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bengal and Baroda stamped their authority in round four of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy by securing commanding victories each to strengthen their position in the competition At Niranjan Shah Stadium, Uttar Pradesh secured a 58-run victory over Assam via the VJD method after rain halted play in a high-scoring encounter. Chasing Assam's competitive 308, Uttar Pradesh were cruising at 291/2 in 42 overs when the weather intervened. Player

Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers' opener Chris Lynn has achieved a significant milestone in the Big Bash League (BBL) by becoming the first player in the tournaments history to cross the 4,000-run mark. He reached this milestone in the 17th match of the ongoing 15th edition of the BBL, playing for the Strikers against Brisbane Heat here at the Adelaide Oval on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 122 runs, Lynn scored an unbeaten 41-ball 79 to help his side claim a seven-wicket victory. Lynn smoked

JSK vs DSG, Match 9 , Cricket Tips :On paper, Durban Super Giants have arguably the best batting lineup in the SA20 2025-26, which they showed in the first game, scoring 232 runs. But the last game for them was totally contrasting, as they were bowled out for just 86 runs against Joburg Super Giants and conceded a bonus point. But they will have a chance to beat the Super Kings, as these two sides will take on each other on January 1. This match will be held at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesbu

Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot: In a moment of immense pride for Karnataka and the nation, the Governor of Karnataka Thawar Chand Gehlot on Wednesday felicitated three women cricketers from the stateDeepika T.C. (captain of Indian team), Kavya V., and Kavya N R.who were part of the Indian team that triumphed in the 1st Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind. The felicitation recognised their exceptional contribution to Indias historic World Cup triumph, a landmark achievement that has redefi

The Indian Premier League: The Indian Premier League (IPL) is gearing up for yet another season, and there are plenty of things going on in terms of major changes, including opportunities for the growth of the league ahead of the 2026 season. The IPL Mini Auction in Abu Dhabi signified the restructuring of the rosters of the various franchises and has provided a new outlook on how the IPL will operate moving forward with an emphasis on developing a specific strategy for each of the various franc

Delhi Capitals: As the fourth edition of the Womens Premier League approaches, Delhi Capitals have started their preparations with a rigorous pre-season training camp in Goa. Among the initial arrivals were veteran all-rounder Marizanne Kapp and wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee, who was instrumental in Hobarts recent WBBL victory. They were joined by Taniyaa Bhatia, Lucy Hamilton, and several Indian players including Niki Prasad, Minnu Mani, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav, and Nandni Sharma. The t

ODI World Cup: The Womens Premier League (WPL) gained momentum in its inaugural edition in 2023 and has since become a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. With the tournament now gearing up for its fourth edition, several up-and-coming cricketers from across the world will be hoping to put up remarkable performances to grab the selectors attention. Over the years, the franchises have targeted youngsters at the auction to provide them with a platform to showcase their talen

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has tipped Delhi Capitals (DC) to clinch the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) and suggested Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana could emerge as the tournaments leading runscorer. DC are three-time runners-up in the WPL and are eyeing to break their title jinx under new skipper Jemimah Rodrigues. I think Delhi Capitals will win, this time around. They have put together a very good squad and they have reached the

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Harry Brooks gritty effort at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has reshaped the Test Rankings, as the England batter moved three places to be ranked second in the latest ICC rankings, while Mitchell Starc edged closer to India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrahs top spot following a standout bowling display throughout the series. Brook, who scored a total of 59 runs in a low-scoring match, has moved to second position. The 26-year-old English star has surpassed the Austral

Greenfield International Stadium: Indias off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said listening that shes now the leading wickettaker in womens T20Is gives her an amazing feeling, and added that her focus remains on creating breakthroughs whenever she has the ball in hand. During the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium, Deepti overtook Australias Megan Schutt to become the highest wickettaker in womens T20Is, by claiming her 152nd scalp in the form of dismissi

The Sydney Morning Herald: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms after playing the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which starts on January 4. Speculation has been rife about whether Khawajas 88th Test at the SCG against England will be his final game for Australia. Khawaja, who turned 39 during the third Ashes match in Adelaide, has looked assured since moving to the middle order. But with selectors under pressure to refresh an

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka, from February 7 to March 8. Led by Rashid Khan, the squad has been strengthened by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who is making his comeback after recovering from a shoulder injury. Left-handed middle-order batter Shahidullah Kamal and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Ishaq have retained their places,

DY Patil Sports Academy: After India completed a commanding 5-0 T20I series win over Sri Lanka, seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur took home the best fielder medal for her exceptional fielding. I think the best fielder of the series, without a doubt, was Amanjot Kaur, said head coach Amol Muzumdar in a video shared by the BCCI on their social media accounts on Wednesday, where the all-rounder got the medal and huge cheers from the rest of the Indian team. As India beat Sri Lanka by 15 runs in

Captain Ben Stokes: Australia opener Travis Head expressed hope that England and Australia will revive their tradition of meeting for a drink after the Ashes. This practice was somewhat disrupted in 2023 due to deteriorating relationships over the series. Australia currently lead the series 3-1 and have already secured victory, marking their fifth consecutive Ashes series victory and their ongoing hold on the urn. Relations between the two sides worsened significantly during the second Test of t

Summer World University Games: After a successful 2025 in which Indian sportspersons shone bright in many events on the global stage, the year 2026 heralds fresher and tougher challenges, and top-most on the radar is the 20th edition of the Asian Games to be held in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya in Japan from September 19 to October 4, 2026. Olympic sports were a mixed bag for India in 2025 as the country did well in sports like archery, boxing, wrestling, shooting, weightlifting, and hockey. In a

The Sydney Morning Herald: Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old former batter, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on Friday and was rushed to the hospital. Adam Gilchrist, Martyn's close friend and former Australian and WA teammate, confirmed on behalf of his family the 2003 World Cup winner was receiving treatment in hospital. He is getting the best of treatment and (Martyn's partner) A

The Desert Vipers powered their way to the final of the DP World ILT20 Season 4 with a resounding 45-run victory over MI Emirates in Qualifier 1 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Led by Andries Gous unbeaten century, and Usman Tariqs three-wicket haul, the Vipers qualified for their third final in four seasons of the DP World ILT20. Meanwhile, MI Emirates will face the winner of the Eliminator between Abu Dhabi Knight Riders and Dubai Capitals, to be played on 1 January. A destructive par

Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday. The 54-year-old, who played 67 Tests between 1992 and 2006 and 208 one-day internationals, was admitted on Boxing Day last week after falling ill while lying down. Australian media said he was being treated for meningitis, which can be deadly. Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. He is get

MICT vs PC, Match 8 , Cricket Tips :The defending champion, MI Cape Town, have had a tough start to the fourth edition of the SA20. They played two games against Durban Super Giants, lost the first one, and the second match was washed out. MICT will now look to win their first game of this season at home. MI Cape Town will lock horns with Pretoria Capitals in the second game to be played on Wednesday. This match will begin at 9 PM IST at Cape Town in Newlands. Just like MICT, the Capitals are a

T20 World Cup: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised the effort put in by her teammates and asked them to make it a habit after the hosts whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0, beating them in the fifth and last T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. Kaur, who was named Player of the Match for her exceptional 68 off 43 deliveries, expects her team to keep winning all the way to the T20 World Cup title. The clean sweep also marked India Womens third 50 victory in a bilateral T20I series, following similar r

T20I World Cup: Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu lamented that they did not play their est cricket against India, picking that as the reason for their debacle as visitors lost the fifth and T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram. The clean sweep also marked India Womens third 50 victory in a bilateral T20I series, following similar results against West Indies in 2019 and Bangladesh in 2024. However, Athapaththu was confident in her young side to do better in the future. Actually, we did not

For Sri Lanka: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma scripts history by becoming the highest wicket-taker in womens T20 Internationals after claiming her 152nd wicket during the fifth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. The milestone saw Deepti surpass Australias Megan Schutt (151), as she dismissed Nilakshika Silva in the 14th over, helping India complete a comprehensive 50 series sweep at home. Pakistan's Nida Dar follows in third place with 144 wickets from 152 innings. With 10

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with a commanding 68 off 43 balls, while Indias bowlers delivered a disciplined collective effort to seal a 50 whitewash over Sri Lanka in the five-match T20I series, as the hosts capped off a memorable 2025 season with another emphatic win at home. The clean sweep also marked India Womens third 50 victory in a bilateral T20I series, following similar results against West Indies in 2019 and Bangladesh in 2024. India rested sta

T20 World Cup Qualifier: UP Warriorz have roped in Australia's Charli Knott as replacement for left-arm medium-pacer Tara Norris, who will be unavailable for the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 season after being selected for the USA national team for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup Qualifier, scheduled to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 3, 2026. UP Warriorz have named uncapped Australian all-rounder Knott as their replacement for the upcoming fourth edition of the WPL. Knott has

Wales Cricket Board: The England team heaved a collective sigh of relief as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has given the players a clean chit in the case of alleged excessive drinking during a team-building trip to Noosa between the second and third Tests in The Ashes tour 2025-26. Multiple reports had claimed that England players had indulged in excessive drinking during the trip organised as a team-building exercise for the players to recover from the defeat and get ready for the ne

Greenfield International Stadium: Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front and scored a brilliant 68 off 43 deliveries as India Women, helped by a late blitz from Arundhati Reddy (27 off 11 balls), managed to post 175/7 in 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday. Struggling at 77 for 5, skipper Kaur added 61 runs in 38 deliveries with Amanjot Kaur (21) to help India reach a respectable

Super Kings Academy: Chennai Super Kings has announced that its flagship Super Kings Academy, one of Indias leading cricket training institutions, will launch a new academy centre at KSR Educational Institutions, Tiruchengode, further strengthening its grassroots cricket development programme in Tamil Nadu. The Tiruchengode centre marks Super Kings Academys presence in the 12th city in Tamil Nadu, underlining the institution's commitment to nurturing young cricketing talent across the state. Glo

Sri Lanka Women: Sri Lanka Women won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. India are currently leading 4-0 in the five-match series and are in line for a clean sweep. The first two matches were played in Visakhapatnam, while the last three are being played at Thiruvananthapuram. Gunalan Kamalini is set to make her international debut for India as Smriti Mandhana, Renuka Thakur, Jemim

SEC vs PR, Match 7 , Cricket Tips :The two-time champion Sunrisers Eastern Cape have started their campaign with a bang. They have recorded two big wins and collected bonus points in both matches. With 10 points, they are currently at the top of the table. Now, the Eastern Cape will lock horns with Paarl Royals in the afternoon game on Wednesday. This match will commence at 4:30 PM IST at St. George's Park. The Eastern Cape have already beaten the Capitals once, and that too by a record margin

The T20 World Cup: Pakistan quick Shaheen Shah Afridi, playing for Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26, has been sidelined for the rest of the season due to a knee injury suffered in an earlier match in Australia's domestic T20 league. The Brisbane Heat announced Afridi's unavailability for the remaining matches in the BBL season in a statement on Tuesday. The Pakistan ODI captain sustained a knee cartilage injury while fielding during the final over of Brisbane Heat's match again

ICC T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Lasith Malinga, one of their greatest bowlers in white-ball cricket, as Consultant- Fast Bowling Coach for the national men's team on a short one-month term to support their preparations for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026 to be jointly hosted with India. Malinga, one of the few sling bowlers, has represented Sri Lanka in 30 Tests, 226 One-Day Internationals, and 84 Twenty20 Internationals, claiming 101, 338, and 107 wickets, respect

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Just 10 days before the start of its fourth edition, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals have suffered a setback with experienced Australian all-rounders Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland withdrawing from the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. Both have cited personal reasons for pulling out of the WPL, which begins on January 9. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have named Sayali Satghare as a replacement for Perry. Satghare, who represents M

T20 World Cup: Jatinder Singh will lead Oman once again as the team have announced their 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7. Wicketkeeper-batter Vinayak Shukla has been named Jatinder's deputy as Oman made five changes to the squad that played in the Asia Cup earlier in the year. Jatinder, who missed out on selection for the squad in the previous T20 World Cup, is Oman's most experienced player and leading T20 run-scorer. Oman will look to make a mark in their fou

National Sports Governance Act: As India sets its sights on becoming one of the top 10 sporting nations by 2036, the government has outlined a bold plan to transform the countrys sports ecosystem. In a significant move to professionalise sports administration, the Department of Sports has taken steps to strengthen the administrative framework that will be pivotal in realising this ambitious goal. To achieve this vision, the Department of Sports established a Task Force on Capacity Building for S

Veer Narmad South Gujarat University: At a time when children are increasingly glued to mobile phones and digital gadgets, Gandhinagar-based Childrens Research University has taken a commendable initiative to bring Gujarats young talent back to the playground and nurture their abilities through a scientific approach. The university will organise the State-level Under-11 Athletics Meet Season 4.0 in Surat from January 9 to 12, 2026. The event has generated enthusiastic participation, with more th

Former Sri Lanka U19: Akshu Fernando, the former Sri Lanka Under-19 cricketer, tragically passed away on Tuesday, nearly seven years after being left in a coma following a devastating railway accident. Fernando, 25, had been in critical condition since December 28, 2018, when he was struck by a train while crossing an unprotected railway track near Mount Lavinia Beach. The incident occurred as he was returning from a team running session, leaving him with severe head injuries and multiple fractu

Asia Cup Super Fours: Indias seam-bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to feature in two of Baroda's final three Vijay Hazare Trophy league matches in January, before being rested for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting on January 11. Yes, its confirmed that Hardik will turn out for Baroda in their Vijay Hazare games on January 3 and 8, which are against Vidarbha and Chandigarh. Hes not there for the clash against Jammu & Kashmir on January 6, as he needs ample break to m

T20I Batter Rankings: India opener Shafali Verma's recent resurgence has been further fuelled by her impressive performance in the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka, helping her climb to the sixth spot in the latest Women's T20I Batter Rankings. The young Indian star has gained four spots, bringing her closer to the top position she previously held in 2020, becoming only the second Indian player, after Mithali Raj, to achieve the number one ranking in T20I cricket. Shafali has found her best

The T20 World Cup: Jofra Archer has been named in England's squad for the T20 World Cup despite missing the last two Ashes Tests due to injury, as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the Harry Brook-led provisional squad for the upcoming T20 mega spectacle and the white-ball series against Sri Lanka. England play three ODIs and as many as T20Is in Sri Lanka in the build-up to the T20 World Cup, starting from February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Archer, who is still recovering from

Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy: India batter Tilak Varma on Tuesday visited the Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple to seek the Lord's blessings. He was accompanied by BCCI Apex Council member and former first-class cricketer V. Chamundeswaranath. They offered prayers and had darshan of Lord Venkateswara on Vaikunta Ekadasi, passing through the sacred Vaikunta Dwaram. Officials of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams made arrangements for their darshan and facilitated their visit to the hill s

Head Coach Lisa Keightley: Two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have commenced their training camp ahead of the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season. The fourth edition of WPL will take place across two venues: the first leg in Navi Mumbais DY Patil Stadium and the second in Vadodaras Kotambi Stadium from January 9 to February 5. Under the leadership of Head Coach Lisa Keightley, Bowling Coach and Team Mentor Jhulan Goswami, Batting Coach Devieka Palshikaar, and other support staff, the

Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy: Indias T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and his wife Devisha Shetty paid a visit to the Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple, Tirumala, in Andhra Pradesh and offered their prayers on the occasion of Vaikuntha Ekadashi. They prayed to Lord Venkateswara and passed through the Vaikuntha Dwaram (celestial gate) as the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) officials made arrangements for their darshan and facilitated their visit to the temple on the hill. Their visit received a

Hero Hockey India League: A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated the Indian men's hockey team's status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournament. The year started with a good outing at the home leg of FIH Pro League, soon after the revamped Hero Hockey India League (HIL) that saw some pacy performances from players on th

The Bangladesh Cricket Board: The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has postponed both Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) matches scheduled for Tuesday, following the death of Khaleda Zia, the country's former prime minister, earlier in the morning. The decision was made shortly after the news of her passing and just a couple of hours before the toss for the first match of the day, between Sylhet Titans and Chattogram Royals at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BC

The Kiwi Express Milne: Quinton de Kock's batting masterclass powered Sunrisers Eastern Cape to 48-run bonus point win over Pretoria Capitals at St Georges Park The victory propelled the Sunrisers to top of the SA20 table with 10 points, while the Capitals remain winless after two matches. The Gqeberha locals came out in their thousands to deck South Africas oldest Test venue in a sea of orange for the first home game of Season 4 with the iconic brass band getting everyone in the festive spirit

Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants have announced that Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner will continue to lead the franchise in the upcoming season of the Womens Premier League (WPL) Gardner, a three-time T20 Womens World Cup winner, assumed the captaincy at the franchise from Australian teammate Beth Mooney last season. Under her leadership, Gujarat Giants reached the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. Experience in her stride. Belief in her voice. Ash Gardner steps up once more

Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel: Madhya Pradesh Governor Mangubhai Patel on Monday praised the Indian Blind Womens T20 World Cup 2025 winning team, describing it as a symbol of womens empowerment. Governor Patel made this remark during an interaction with three players from Madhya Pradesh in the national blind womens T20 teamSushma Patel, Sunita Sarathe and Durga Yewale at Lok Bhavan, Bhopal. Their victory is an excellent example of the courage and inner strength of persons with disabili