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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

Former South Africa: Building on the success of its first three seasons, the Legends 90 League (L90) officially unveiled season four at a grand launch ceremony held on Monday at Shangri-La Dubai. The launch event was graced by renowned international cricketing stars Harbhajan Singh, JP Duminy, and James Vince, along with league officials, team representatives, partners, and members of the media. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of the official team jerseys and the Legends 90 League

Kerala Sports Infrastructure Development Scheme: Sreejith V. Nair has been elected as the new President of the Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) during the organisations 75th Annual General Body Meeting (AGM) held on Monday. Nair, a former treasurer and secretary of the Association, will take over from Jayesh George, whos currently serving as Chairman of the Womens Premier League (WPL). Satheesan K, a former member of the Apex Council, has been elected as the Vice President. Incumbent Secretary V

Indian Premier League: Englands batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell said his stint in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year helped him cope with the pressure of making his Ashes debut at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where England won by four wickets in a two-day game. Bethell, 22, came in for Ollie Pope and struck a composed 40 in England chasing down 175 to win the traditional Boxing Day match and end Englands 18-match winless streak in Tests in Australia. He was a member of the Royal Challe

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Wicketkeeper K.L. Shrijith and leg-spin bowling all-rounder Shreyas Gopal shared a match-winning 116-run partnership for the fifth wicket as defending champions Karnataka chased down 289 to beat Tamil Nadu by six wickets with 17 balls remaining in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group A encounter at the Gujarat College Stadium on Monday. Karnataka appeared in trouble at 136/4, especially with captain Mayank Agarwal making 58, before Shrijith, who made 77, and Gop

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel smashed a blazing unbeaten 160 off 101 balls to power Uttar Pradesh to a commanding 54-run victory over Baroda in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group B encounter at the Sanosara Cricket Ground 'A' on Monday. Jurel struck 15 boundaries and eight sixes as UP posted a mammoth 369/7 before dismissing Baroda for 315, despite fifties from Krunal Pandya and Shashwat Rawat, on the final ball of the match. The win earned UP four points, t

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Openers Priyansh Arya and Tejasvi Dahiya hit aggressive half-centuries as Delhi successfully chased down 321 to beat Saurashtra by three wickets in a high-scoring Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group D encounter at the Alur Cricket Ground on Monday. Arya smashed 78 off 45 balls while Tejasvi made 53 off 51 deliveries to lay the foundation for Delhi to complete their chase in 48.5 overs. Saurashtra posted 320/7 in their 50 overs, with opener Vishvarajsinh Jadeja scorin

DSG vs JSK, Match 6 , Cricket Tips :Durban Super Giants had a good start to the fourth edition of the SA20, and they had a big win over MI Cape Town. They had a good start in the second game as well, but the rain spoiled the sport. They have three points in two games and will be in action in the third match. The Super Giants will take on Joburg Super Kings in the sixth game of this season. This contest will start at 9 PM IST on Tuesday in Kingsmead in Durban. The Super Kings also managed a winn

Big Bash League: Former India all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin was full of praise for Hobart Hurricanes captain Nathan Ellis, who registered figures of 3/30 in his four-over spell against the Melbourne Renegades on Monday, leading his side to a four-wicket win at the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL). Ashwin opined that the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) management would be happy with how Ellis has been shaping up ahead of the Indian Premier League 2026, where the Australian is set to represent the five-t

IND-W vs SL-W , 5th T20I , Cricket Tips :India Women recorded their highest total in the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka Women, courtesy of their highest T20I opening stand between Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana. The duo also completed their half-centuries, and it was a carnage from the batters. Sri Lanka also had a decent response. They also posted their highest T20I total of 191 but fell short by 30 runs. Now, these two teams will meet in the final game at Greenfield International Stadium, T

ODI World Cup: Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have appointed former Australia leg-spinner Kristen Beams as their spin bowling coach for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, the franchise announced on Monday. It's my first time as a coach here. It's an incredible opportunity to work with someone like Jhulan Goswami, one of the greats of the game, and somebody I played cricket against. Incredible culture that they've developed a winning culture over a really long period of time,

T20 World Cup: Former India left-arm fast bowler Irfan Pathan lauded Suryakumar Yadavs presence of mind while reminiscing about the catch he took to dismiss David Miller in the 2024 Mens T20 World Cup final, stating that India would have lost the cup had he dropped it. In the final over of the game, Suryakumar took a relay catch at long-off to dismiss Miller, a moment that gave India a seven-run win over South Africa and ended a long trophy jinx in Barbados. A knee-high full toss to a batter lik

ACA CEO Pritam Mahanta: Ticket sales for the third mens T20I between India and New Zealand, to be played at the ACA Stadium on January 25, will go on sale from Thursday, the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) said on Monday. Tickets will be available exclusively through BookMyShow (BMS) starting from 4:00 PM. Upon successful booking, spectators will receive an M-ticket, facilitating a smooth and hassle-free entry into the stadium, said ACA CEO Pritam Mahanta. He also said ticket prices have been ke

Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group: Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani claimed his maiden List A five-wicket haul as Mumbai registered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Chhattisgarh in their Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite Group C encounter at the Jaipuria Vidyalaya ground on Monday. After electing to field first in helpful conditions, Mumbai skipper Shardul Thakur dismantled Chhattisgarh's top order by picking four wickets. The right-arm seamer struck twice in the opening over, leavin

Rising Star Asia Cup: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi has reiterated that if India wants the T20 Asia Cup 2005 trophy, then they will have to accept it from him in Dubai. There is a status quo on trophy handing. If India wants the trophy, they must send their captain to Dubai and receive it from me, Naqvi told Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net). The trophy is still lying in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) office in Dubai ever since India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to

The HIL Governing Council Team: As the Mens Hockey India League (HIL) kicks off another exciting season, the HIL Governing Council Team (HIL GC) and Kalinga Lancers strive for strong beginnings and a place in the playoffs. Both teams are composed of a mix of seasoned international players and experienced Indian athletes. Before the 2026 season, the HIL Governing Council Team assumed operational control from the UP Rudras franchise to maintain stability for players and support staff. The HIL Gove

Indian Premier League: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa believes that leadership will be the defining factor for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) success in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The franchise emerged with a formidable squad, bolstered by key trades and acquisitions such as Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi, following the IPL 2026 mini-auction. However, the captaincy remains an unanswered question, with the team trading their Sanju Samson, who led

NRMA Insurance Boxing Day Test: The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where the fourth Ashes Test is held, has been rated as 'unsatisfactory' and the venue received one demerit point under the ICC Pitch and Outfield Monitoring Process. England won the fourth Ashes Test in less than 32 hours, with 36 wickets falling for 572 runs off 142 overs. England won by four wickets. No player from either team managed a half-century, a feat that had not occurred in a Test match in Australia since

The One Day World Cup: India's vice-captain Smriti Mandhana believes that thinking about the World Cup after a successful campaign will not help them win the next one and said that the Indian team has a lot of scope to improve as they prepare for the global T20 event scheduled for next year. Mandhana played a prolific knock with the bat in the recently concluded fourth T20I against Sri Lanka in Trivandrum on Sunday after registering poor scores in the first three games. She scripted history by c

The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association: The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is offering concessionary tickets for students and a dedicated ticketing initiative for specially-abled spectators for the final match of the three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand at the Holkar Stadium. MPCA has confirmed that tickets for the final ODI of a three-match series between India and New Zealand, scheduled for January 18, will be sold exclusively online. Concession tickets for students will be

JSW Soorma Hockey Club: For the womens team of Soorma Hockey Club, the new season doesnt begin with big declarations it starts with familiarity, trust and a group that knows how close it came. As they take the field for their first match of the Hockey India League 2025-26, against Shrachi Bengal Tigers on Monday, Soorma are focused less on making statements and more on settling into their rhythm. After topping the points table in the inaugural season before narrowly missing out in the final, JS

Greenfield International Stadium: Indias wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh spoke about her promotion up the order by head coach Amol Muzumdar in the recently concluded T20I against Sri Lanka, and said that her aim, batting at any position, is to score runs and provide a good finish for the team. Smriti Mandhana dazzled with a stunning world record in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday as India beat Sri Lanka by 30 runs in the fourth T20I, leading the five-match series 4-0. Mandhana and Shafali Verma del

Sonam Yeshey: Bhutans left-arm spinner Sonam Yeshey has etched his name into cricket history, becoming the first bowler ever to claim eight wickets in a T20 match, international or otherwise. The 22-year-old achieved the landmark during the third T20I against Myanmar in Gelephu on Friday. Yeshey produced a stunning spell of 8 for seven from his four overs, skittling Myanmar for just 45 while they chased Bhutans modest 127 for 9. The series has been heavily one-sided, with Yeshey leading the char

T20 World Cup: The experienced pace duo of Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are set to be included in Australias provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup despite injury concerns. Head coach Andrew McDonald Cummins will undergo another scan of his back in four weeks time, and a final call on his availability for the mega spectacle, which commences on February 7, will be made after the results of that assessment. Pat will have a scan, I think in another four weeks, so that'll give

ICC World Test Championship: Head coach Andrew McDonald was wary of making too many changes for the series finale, with valuable ICC World Test Championship points at stake as the Aussies strive for a third successive appearance in the final. The Aussies travel to the SCG for the fifth Test of the series, holding an unassailable 3-1 advantage, but the side will be keen to atone for the disappointing four-wicket loss to England in the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. WTC is something that we aim and

Australia coach Andrew McDonald came to the defence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground's under-fire curator Monday and warned against authorities meddling in pitch preparation. Curator Matt Page and his team have been in the firing line after leaving 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket for the fourth Ashes Test against England. It provided the seamers with movement and bounce, making batting treacherous, with England winning by four wickets inside two days. The carnage left Cricket Australia faci

Australia defeated England in the Adelaide Test and ensured possession of the Ashes. For England the survival at the Adelaide Oval always remains an issue as the atmosphere at the stadium acts as a ghost reminder of the past and every Ashes Test here opens old wounds. Its a modern stadium but never allows forgetting the old and retains its sense of history. You will be surprised to note that there is a Bar, inside the stadium, named the Bodyline Bar. This Bar at Adelaide Oval was opened in Decem

Joburg Super Kings: New Zealand all-rounder Doug Bracewell has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. The 35-year-old called time on a career that saw him play 28 Tests, 21 and 20 T20Is between 2011 and 2023. Bracewell retires with a total of 74 Test wickets. In just his third Test appearance, he famously helped New Zealand to beat Australia in Hobart with a man-of-the-match performance, taking 6-40 in the nail-biting last innings for victory by seven runs. That remains the last tim

Boxing Day Test: England have suffered a blow with news that fast bowler Gus Atkinson will miss the final Test of the Ashes series at the SCG due to injury. Atkinson hurt his left hamstring when bowling on the second day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne and failed to return to the field. Other fast bowlers stepped up in his absence, bowling out Australia for 132 in the second innings to set up a four-wicket victory, their first overseas Ashes Test win since January 2011. England seamer Gus At

Veteran England batsman Joe Root has said it would be silly to change England's management team after losing the Ashes, with players absolutely committed to the current set-up. England meekly surrendered the famous urn after just 11 days of play with back-to-back eight-wicket defeats in Perth and Brisbane and an 82-run loss at Adelaide. Their capitulation was compounded by criticism of their low-key preparations and allegations of excessive drinking during a mid-series beach break in Noosa. The

England pace spearhead Gus Atkinson was Monday ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia with a hamstring injury, their third fast bowler to head home early during the series. The Surrey right-armer hobbled off early on day two of the fourth Test in Melbourne clutching his left leg and took no further part. Gus Atkinson has been ruled out for the remainder of the Ashes tour after scans confirmed he has sustained a left hamstring injury, the England Cricket Board said. No repl

SEC vs PC, Match 5 , Cricket Tips :The fourth game of the SA20 2025-26 was washed out due to rain. Fans hope for action from the next game. The two-time winner Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be back in action against Pretoria Capitals. This game will be held at St. George's Park in Gqeberha on Monday at 9 PM IST. The Eastern Cape started the fourth season with a big win over Paarl Royals by 137 runs. They will be keen to carry on the momentum and record consecutive wins. Pretoria Capitals lost the

Sri Lanka Women: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma for their blistering 162-run partnership, taking the side to a 30-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in the fourth womens T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Smriti, who was named Player of the Match, and Shafali struck brilliant knocks of 80 and 79 respectively before Richa Ghosh (40 not out) and Harmanpreet ensured a strong finish to take India to 221/2, their highest ever score in the

Sri Lanka Women: Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck fluent half-centuries to set up Indias record total of 221/2 before the bowlers held off a spirited Sri Lankan chase to clinch a 30-run victory in the fourth womens T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Asked to bat first for the first time in the series, Smriti and Shafali shared a blistering 162-run opening stand, Indias highest ever partnership for the first wicket in T20Is. It was an absolute treat for the en

Greenfield International Stadium: Vaishnavi Sharma and Arundhati Reddy picked up two wickets each as India Women overcame a spirited challenge from Sri Lanka Women to win the fourth T20I by 30 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Chasing 222, after Smriti Mandhanas 80 and Shafali Vermas 79 took India to 221/3 in their 20 overs, Sri Lanka mounted a spirited effort by racing to fifty in just 3.3 overs, and captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scoring with 52, as

Sri Lanka Women: Smriti Mandhana struck a brilliant 80 off 48 balls while Shafali Verma continued her good run by hitting 79 off 46 deliveries, her third successive half-century in this series, as India posted a massive 221/2, their highest womens T20I score, against Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Asked to bat first for the first time in the series, Smriti and Shafali laid the foundation for the tall score with a blistering 1

Greenfield International Stadium: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Sunday became only the second Indian woman player after compatriot Mithali Raj to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Smriti, who debuted for India against Bangladesh in April 2013, needed 27 runs before the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram to reach the huge landmark, and reached the milestone in just 20 deliveries at the Greenfield International Stadium. She eventually made 80 off 48 balls her

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar said the association will speak to India batter Shreyas Iyer regarding his availability for the later stages of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Iyer has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) since December 25 for further assessment of his recovery from a serious spleen injury suffered during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in October. No, we have not spoken to Shreyas yet.

The BCCI Medical Team: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of selection for the fourth womens T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium due to weakness from a mild fever, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Ms Jemimah Rodrigues was unavailable for selection in the 4th T20I in Thiruvananthapuram due to weakness arising from mild fever. The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring her progress and recovery, said the BCCI in a statement. In

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Indias left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to link up with the Mumbai squad ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) clash against Goa on December 31, confirmed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar. Jaiswal, who turns 24 on Sunday, missed Mumbais opening two matches in Jaipur due to his recovery from acute gastroenteritis. Yashaswi will play in the game against Goa, which is the one happening on December 31. He will be joining the tea

Greenfield International Stadium: Harleen Deol and Arundhati Reddy have been drafted into Indias playing eleven, as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. India already has an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-game series. Its the first time India will bat in the series, after electing to bowl, and then using dew to their advantage to chase down modest totals without breaking a sweat. Harleen comes in for an unwell J

T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje believes the past two months have given him the perfect platform to push for a place in South Africas T20 World Cup squad, which is set to be announced next week, as the fast bowler continues his comeback from a long run of injuries. Nortje made a thunderous start to the SA20 season for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, tearing through Paarl Royals with figures of 4 for 13 to bowl them out for a tournament-record low total of 49. It marked his best T20 returns since last years

Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have shown immense faith in West Indies fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder, noting that his improved six-hitting ability alongside his new-ball bowling will benefit the side in the 2026 season. Holder has been a familiar face in the Indian Premier League, having previously represented Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super

Even Rahul Tewatia: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) can no longer lean heavily on leg-spinner Rashid Khan, saying that the Afghanistan star's impact has diminished and the novelty factor has worn off a little. GT, who bowed out in the Eliminator of IPL 2025, boasted one of the strongest bowling units, but Rashid endured his poorest campaign in the competition. He managed to pick only nine wickets at an average of 57.11 and an economy rate of 9.35. R

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy: After winning their semi-final matches, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Army Boys Sports Company advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, held at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday. In the first semi-final, Army Boys Sports Company defeated Ritu Rani Hockey Academy 5-1. Arjun scored a hat-trick (25, 37, 39), while Shubham Sanjay Shinde (44

Travis Head: Australia opener Travis Head said he reached out to England's Ben Duckett after a social media video surfaced before the Melbourne Test that appeared to show Duckett intoxicated. Englands managing director, Rob Key, had mentioned that the board had initiated an investigation following reports of players drinking heavily during a break in Noosa, a beach town, between the second and third Tests. A viral social media video also appeared to show England opener Duckett intoxicated, promp

Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu: The Indian junior mens hockey team concluded 2025 on a high note, earning two major international medals and preparing extensively for the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in December. The foundation for the campaign was laid through a series of intensive national training camps conducted throughout the year under the guidance of PR Sreejesh. Through these camps, the coach built a squad and prepared the players to be at their best as the season progre

Arjuna Awardees Deepika Kumari: Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, along with other Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from Bengal, gathered at the Sports Authority of India's Kolkata Regional Centre on Sunday for the final Fit India Sundays on Cycle event of 2025. The year-end special edition, the 54th of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, featured a lively, carnival-style celebration with nearly 1,500 participants at the Sports Authority of India centre in Kolkata. The event drew an extraordinary number of ent

The Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith gave his take on the MCG wicket after the Boxing Day Test lasted just two days, with England winning by four wickets. He said that had the 10mm grass been 2mm shorter, it might have made a difference in the match. The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch came under the scanner after the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England finished in two days. As many as 36 wickets fell in 142 overs. It lasted for 952 balls, just five