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Cricket World Cup League: Shubham Ranjane will walk into familiar territory at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on February 7, but in unfamiliar colours. Ranjane, 31 once played domestic cricket for Mumbai, and is in line to make his T20I debut - not for India, but for the United States of America on day one of the Mens T20 World Cup. For Ranjane, its a chance to face the team he once aspired to represent, at the very ground where he honed his game. When the World Cup schedule was announced, I ca

Tribhuvan University International Cricket Ground: The Ireland cricket team has secured its spot in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which will be played in June this year, with the help of a dominating display in the Super Six stage of the global qualifiers being played in Nepal. Ireland registered three wins in five matches played in the stage and became the third team to be selected from the qualifiers after Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Ireland will play their first T20 World Cup since

Pakistan Super League: Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq responded sharply on social media after Australian all-rounder Cameron Green appeared to question his bowling action during the second T20I match played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Saturday. Tariq posted a meme on Instagram on Sunday, suggesting that Greens reaction was driven by frustration following his dismissal. Though he did not mention Green by name, the timing and message of the post were widely seen as a clear response to the on-fie

The Australian Open: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has backed Carlos Alcaraz to win the mens singles final against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open 2026, saying the young Spaniards attacking instincts and fearless shot-making closely resemble the way Indian cricketers approach their game. I personally want Alcaraz to win because I feel that the way he plays is very much like how we play, Kishan said in a video released by BCCI on X. Hes a bit quick. Whenever theres a gap, he tries

T20 World Cup: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has provided a positive update on Tilak Varma and Washington Sunder's availability in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 while speaking to the reporters in the post-match conference after India beat New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth and final T20I match of the series at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. Tilak has been sidelined for nearly a month after undergoing testicular surgery following an injury sustained during a Ranji Trophy game.

DC-W vs UPW-W, Match 20, Cricket Tips :The Women's Premier League 2026 is heading towards the playoffs as one spot is still pending in the next round. RCB-W and GG-W are already through, and the third team will be decided after the final group match on Sunday. Delhi Capitals Women and UP Warriorz Women will lock horns at BCA Stadium at 7:30 PM IST. It is a must-win game for DC-W, and their fate is in their own hands. Mumbai Indians will also have an eye on this game because they are still in c

PAK vs AUS, 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :Pakistan have managed to beat Australia in a T20I series finally after a wait of seven years. They have beaten Australia by a big margin of 90 runs in the second game. Captain Salman Agha, Usman Khan, Shadab Khan, and Abrar Ahmed were key performers, and it was an all-round display for them. That helped the hosts to take a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series. These two teams will take on each other in the third and final T20I on Sunday, starting at 4:30 PM I

T20 World Cup: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said his focus remains firmly on carrying his good form into the upcoming T20 World Cup after scoring a blistering 42-ball century in Indias 46-run win over New Zealand to complete a 4-1 series win at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. Honestly, not much. I felt the ball was doing a bit early on, but batting alongside Abhishek Sharma really helps. You see his intent, you understand the momentum the team needs, and then you just try t

SL vs ENG, 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :The first T20I between Sri Lanka and England saw rain, and the game was reduced. Sri Lanka had to bat first, and they were bowled out for just 133 runs. England chased it down and recorded an 11-run win. With a 1-0 lead, England will take on Sri Lanka in the second game. This contest will be held at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Sunday at 7 PM IST. Sam Curran recorded the second hat trick for England in T20Is, and they batted well in those condit

T20 World Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadav said he was relieved to rediscover his form ahead of the Mens T20 World Cup after being named Player of the Series in Indias 4-1 victory over New Zealand. After a horrid 2025, where he failed to hit a fifty, Suryakumar struck three fifties, including a fine 63 in a 46-run win over New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. It feels really good. Its been a long year and a long wait for moments like this. Ive always dreamed about

Greenfield International Stadium: Ishan Kishans blistering maiden T20I century and Arshdeep Singhs second five-wicket haul in the format powered India to a 46-run victory over New Zealand in the fifth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday and seal the series 4-1. India, returning to full strength after their setback in Visakhapatnam, posted 271/5 their third-highest total in the format. Kishan smashed 103 off 43 balls, laced with six fours and ten sixes, while captain Suryaku

Greenfield International Stadium: Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh claimed his second five-wicket haul in T20Is as India defeated New Zealand by 46 runs in the fifth match to seal the series 4-1 at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. India, who opted to bat first, posted a formidable 271/5 with Ishan Kishan smashing a breath-taking 42-ball maiden T20I century and captain Suryakumar Yadav contributing a fine 63. Hardik Pandya added late fireworks with 42 off 17 balls as India recorded

Skipper Salman Agha hit his highest score in the shortest format before Pakistan's spinners routed Australia by 90 runs in the second Twenty20 international in Lahore on Saturday. Agha hit a 40-ball 76 and Usman Khan smashed a 36-ball 53 as Pakistan made 198-5, their highest-ever T20I total against Australia. This was enough for Pakistan's spin quintet who shared all ten wickets between them with Abrar Ahmed returning the best figures of 3-14 and Shadab Khan finishing with 3-26. Australia were r

T20 World Cup: Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has predicted that India opener Abhishek Sharma will be one of the top players at the ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026. He thinks the left-hander could end the tournament as the leading run-scorer and even win Player of the Tournament. The ICC Hall of Famer believes Abhisheks inexperience at ICC events might actually help him. The 25-year-old is expected to make his T20 World Cup debut when the tournament starts on February 7. He's a star, Ponting

Jonathan Batty: Delhi Capitals will go all out to secure a place in the WPL 2026 playoffs when they take on UP Warriorz in their final league-stage match here on Sunday. Having won three and lost four of their seven matches so far, Delhi Capitals need a victory to qualify for the next stage. Reflecting on the campaign so far, head coach Jonathan Batty said, Weve played some really good cricket at times. I think were yet to piece together the perfect game. Weve still got lots of improvement we ca

Greenfield International Stadium: Ishan Kishan smashed a breath-taking 42-ball century while captain Suryakumar Yadav struck a fine 63 as India piled up a commanding 271/5 against New Zealand in the fifth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. Indias innings featured 23 sixes, the joint most they have hit in a T20I game, with Kishan leading the assault after the early dismissals of Abhishek Sharma and local lad Sanju Samson inside powerplay. He and Suryakumar combined for a 13

T20 World Cup: Left-handed batter Tilak Varma is likely to feature in India As warm-up game against the United States of America (USA) ahead of joining the Indian team for the Mens T20 World Cup starting on February 7. Tilak, 23, has been at the BCCIs Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru for his rehab after undergoing a lower abdominal surgery in Rajkot earlier this month. He was initially in line to join the Indian team for the final two T20Is against New Zealand, but he wasnt included keepi

Greenfield International Stadium: India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan said the team is eager to see Sanju Samson deliver a strong performance in front of his home crowd as the hosts gear up for the fifth T20I against New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday Samson comes into the game on the back of a lean run and he will be eager to break it when playing his first international game in his hometown. Hundred percent. We got here, he arranged us with a beautiful dinner, v

Greenfield International Stadium: Vice-captain Axar Patel, wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan and wrist-spinner Varun Chakravarthy return as India won the toss and elected to bat first against New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday. The match is Indias final international game before the Men's T20 World Cup begins on February 7. After winning the toss, skipper Suryakumar Yadav also said local lad Sanju Samson retains his place in the playing ele

PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi: The uncertainty over Pakistan's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup increased as the country's cricket board on Saturday cancelled the unveiling of team's kit for the mega event, a news report has claimed. The kit was to be unveiled before the second T20I against Australia in Lahore on Saturday but the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has now cancelled the event with no clarity over when it will be done, Telecom Asia Sport said in a report. Pakistan team'

Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium: England delivered a spirited all-around effort to beat India by 15 runs in the second T20I of the Mixed Disability Series 2026 at Shahid Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium in Greater Noida, on Saturday, leveling the series at 11. England, after India chose to field, scored an impressive 206 for 3 in their 20 overs, propelled by a remarkable unbeaten century from Angus Garant Brown. After losing early wickets temporarily slowed England, Brown took control, scoring an im

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed strong excitement about watching Kerala's hero Sanju Samson play in front of the home crowd as the Indian cricket team gears up for the final match of the five-match T20I series against New Zealand to be played at Greenfield Stadium on Saturday. Speaking to IANS, Tharoor said that it's going to be an amazing experience watching Samson play in his hometown. He also feels that the match will be crucial for Samson's career, as the

OR Tambo International Airport: Veteran left-handed batter David Miller has been cleared to play in the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup after passing a fitness test, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Saturday. Miller, 36, suffered an adductor injury while playing for Paarl Royals in their final league game of the SA20 league, but is now declared fit to play for the Proteas in the mega event starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. Miller has played 133 T20Is for South Africa and amassed 2630 runs

Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Saurashtra defeated Chandigarh by an innings and 56 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B league match at the Cricket Stadium, Sector 16, on Saturday. With this win, Saurashtra pocketed seven points and strengthened their position in the group standings. Resuming their second innings at the overnight score of 31 for no loss on day three, Chandigarh were bowled out for 261 in 64 overs. Pace-bowling all-rounder Rajangad Bawa top-scored with 55, while Shivam Bhambri (48

England Declan James: Teenage star Anahat Singh fought back from 2-0 down to beat No. 2 seed Sana Ibrahim and reach the Squash on Fire Open semifinals on Saturday. The Indian world No. 31 and seventh seed fought her way back into the contest, overturning a 6-5 deficit in both the third and fourth games, to edge out the Egyptian world No. 17 8-11, 8-11, 11-7, 11-8, 11-7 in the PSA Bronze-level event. Anahat, 17, has already made a name for herself on the PSA Tour this season, most notably reachin

Vishal Nishad: Punjab Kings' new recruit Vishal Nishad highlighted the influence of India's charismatic batter Virat Kohli on his journey and also spoke about his reaction if he gets the opportunity to take the wicket of his idol, saying he would 'touch his feet'. A massive fan of Kohli, Nishad spoke about how the former Indian captain inspired him to take up the sport. My idol is Virat Kohli. I am inspired by his attitude and his drive; he's my favourite, Nishad said. However, with the prospect

The Event Technical Committee: Abdul Qadir has been approved as a replacement for wicketkeeper Mohammad Shayan in the Pakistan squad ahead of their U19 World Cup final Super Six match against the arch rivals India on Sunday. Qadir, who was one of the five travelling reserves, was named as a replacement after Shayan was ruled out due to a nasal bone fracture which he sustained during a team training session. The Event Technical Committee of the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026 has approved Ab

T20 World Cup: Australia's pace spearhead Pat Cummins has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to injury as Cricket Australia made two changes to the provisional squad to finalise their 15-member team for the mega T20 spectacle, commencing on February 7. Cummins, along with Josh Hazlewood and Tim David, had initially been named in Australias provisional squad, pending fitness. The pacer, who has not played since his solitary Ashes Test appearance in Adelaide, since suffering a lumbar stress i

The T20 World Cup: England skipper Harry Brook has changed his version of a late-night incident in Wellington last year, when he was struck by a nightclub bouncer, admitting that other players were also present with him during the altercation, after previously claiming he was alone. However, in a new statement he released on Friday, Brook admitted that other players were with him, admitting he had misled reporters to protect the players from being drawn into a situation. I accept responsibility

Mumbai Indians head coach Lisa Keightley admitted that the defending champions never found consistency, and a poor start affected their campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL). MI suffered an 11-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants at BCA Stadium on Friday. The loss defeat further dented the Mumbai Indians' chances of qualifying for the playoffs. We definitely struggled early to get going. Injuries and sicknesses to key players made things tough, and we had to adjust combinations more than

England underlined that they are among the front-runners for the upcoming T20 World Cup, as they ground out an 11-run victory over Sri Lanka on the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method in the opening T20 international at Pallekele on Friday. Sam Curran was the game changer, claiming a hat-trick as Sri Lanka were skittled for 133 in 16.2 overs. Opener Phil Salt, the world's second-ranked T20I batter, struck a fluent 46 off 35 balls to help England take a 1-0 lead in the three match series, a dress rehear

Georgia Wareham: Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Georgia Wareham, who struck an unbeaten 44 and later picked two wickets in Gujarat Giants sealing an 11-run win over Mumbai Indians in a decisive 2026 WPL clash, said she felt really nice to have an impact with both bat and ball. Georgia was adjudged Player of the Match for her all-round contributions in helping GG break the MI hoodoo. It was really nice to have an impact today with both bat and ball. I probably let myself down a little in both aspec

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants finally broke their eight-match losing streak against Mumbai Indians by registering their first-ever win over the defending champions to book their spot in 2026 WPL playoffs. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner said she was pretty pleased to enter the playoffs with the current bunch of players. Obviously really happy with that performance. We knew this game was almost like a quarterfinal to make the playoffs, so there was a lot riding on it. There were plenty of pos

But Harmanpreet Kaur: Eight straight defeats to Mumbai Indians and a rivalry that had become their biggest stumbling block the odds were stacked up against Gujarat Giants when their decisive WPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians arrived at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Friday. The winner would go to playoffs, while the loser would have to wait till Sunday to see if they would be in the tournament or not. When it mattered the most, GG finally broke the MI hoodoo becoming ninth time lucky by hold

Harmanpreet Kaur: Harmanpreet Kaur brought out her big-hitting mode yet again by hitting 82 not out. But it went in vain as Gujarat Giants entered the 2026 WPL playoffs with an 11-run win over Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Friday. Opting to bat first, GG posted 167/4, thanks to skipper Ashleigh Gardners 46 and Georgia Warehams unbeaten 44. The pairs 71-run stand lifted the Giants past the 165-run mark, giving their bowlers a cushion to defend. MI faltered early in their chase as

Queens Sports Club: The India under-19 mens side virtually interacted with legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar ahead of their decisive Super Six clash against Pakistan in the ongoing U-19 World Cup. England secured a semifinal berth with a 65-run victory over New Zealand on Friday, while Afghanistan also progressed to the last four stage with a 191-run win over Ireland. It means Sundays contest between India and Pakistan is now a virtual knockout, with only one team from Group 2 set to progress to

The Wrestling Federation: The Wrestling Federation of India president Sanjay Singh expressed optimism on the growth of ongoing Pro Wrestling League (PWL) 2026 at the Noida Indoor Stadium saying the league will be expanded to multiple cities in future seasons. The PWL 2026 kicked off on January 15, with the grand finale scheduled for February 1, marking the return of the league after six-year hiatus. The next PWL season will be held across all major cities. This time, due to time constraints, the

Skipper Ashleigh Gardner: Skipper Ashleigh Gardner struck 46 while Georgia Wareham remained unbeaten on 44 as Gujarat Giants posted a competitive 167/4 against Mumbai Indians in a decisive 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) clash at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Friday. On a sluggish surface, Gujarat lost Beth Mooney early before Sophie Devine and Anushka Sharma steadied the innings. After both departed in quick succession, Ashleigh and Georgia rebuilt with a composed 71-run stand off 43 balls. Tho

Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Reigning champions Vidarbhas hopes of sealing an outright win to qualify for the knockouts suffered a setback as they failed to take the lead against Uttar Pradesh on day two of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A clash at the VCA Stadium on Friday. Half-centuries from Danish Malewar (80) and Nachiket Bhute (63) had lifted Vidarbha from a precarious 95/6 and their 126-run stand threatened to secure a crucial first-innings lead for the hosts. But India pacer Shivam Mavis in

Gujarat Giants: Gujarat Giants leg-spin bowling all-rounder Georgia Wareham said her side still has room for improvement despite strong recent performances in the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL), stressing that both batting and bowling units are yet to deliver their best game. To be honest, all facets, I think. Weve started really well in the powerplay with the bat over the last couple of games. Sophie (Devine) has been unbelievable at the top for us. We probably just havent quite finished our

Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy: Skipper Siddhesh Lad struck his record-equalling fifth century of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season to help Mumbai take a first-innings lead against Delhi on day two of their Elite Group D match at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy ground on Friday. Lad remained unbeaten on 102 off 178 balls, hitting 12 boundaries and becoming the first Mumbai batter in over three decades to notch five hundreds in a single Ranji Trophy season. His efforts, supported by Musheer Khan (57

Renuka Singh Thakur: An unchanged Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in a decisive Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, on Friday. The winner of Fridays clash will seal their spot in the playoffs. Second-placed Gujarat Giants are yet to beat third-ranked Mumbai Indians in the WPL so far. We just have to look at the games that weve won. Weve always set a really good marker early on in our innings. Ultimately, were basically p

At Maharaja Bir Bikram College: Pacer Akash Deep and left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed picked five wickets each to bowl out Haryana for 100 and put Bengal firmly in control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match at the Chaudhary Bansi Lal Stadium in Lahli on Friday. Akash returned with figures of 5-40 off 15 uninterrupted overs, his seventh five-wicket haul in first-class cricket, while Shahbaz picked 5-42, also his seventh five-wicket haul in the format, as Haryana folded insid

ICC T20 World Cup: The uncertainty surrounding Pakistans participation in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 has sparked widespread trolling on social media, with Iceland and Uganda Cricket leading the charge with humorous posts on replacing Pakistan that quickly went viral. The situation arose after Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi cast doubts over the teams participation in the global event, citing support for Bangladesh, who were replaced by Scotland in the tournament lineup. Bangla

Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Saurashtra rode on a stellar maiden double century from skipper Harvik Desai to take firm control of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match against Chandigarh at the Sector 16 Stadium here on Friday. Resuming at their overnight score of 167/1 Saurashtra declared their first innings at 453/3 in 106.1 overs. Desai remained unbeaten on 200 off 305 balls in a knock laced with 21 boundaries and a six, while Jay Gohil missed out on a century, falling for 98 off 111 deliveries

T20 World Cup: UAEs star batter Muhammad Waseem will lead the 15-member squad in the 2026 ICC Mens T20 World Cup 2026, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. UAE booked their place in the 20-team tournament after defeating Japan in the Super Six stage of the Asia & East Asia-Pacific Qualifier in Oman last year. The side has previously featured twice in the marquee event in 2014 and 2022 - bowing out in the group stage on both occasions. Ahead of the World Cup, UAE are playing a two-match

The International Cricket Council: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the match official for the group stage of the Mens T20 World Cup 2026, beginning February 7. In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires, and six will be match referees during the group stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. The officials for the Super Eight and knockout stages will be announced later. Kumar Dharmasena and Wayne Knights will be the on-field umpires for the opening match b

SA vs WI, 3rd T20I , Cricket Tips :South Africa have outplayed West Indies in both T20Is to win the ongoing series with one match still left to play. The second T20I saw Quinton de Kock making his comeback, and it was a record-breaking comeback as the southpaw slammed the third-fastest T20I ton for his country off 43 balls. He was unstoppable and helped his team chase down 225 in just 17.3 overs, recording one of the fastest 200+ chases. He was well supported by Ryan Rickelton, who scored an un

IND vs NZ, 5th T20I , Cricket Tips :After three dominating performances, Team India made a bold experiment to go with only six batters in the fourth game, which worked against them, and they suffered a 50-run defeat. The defeat margin would have been even more had Shivam Dube not played a powerful knock of 65 off 23. His knock saved India from embarrassment. But it must have opened the eyes of the Indian management, as they will not look to repeat that mistake again. The final T20I is scheduled

PAK vs AUS, 2nd T20I , Cricket Tips :Australia decided to throw their youngsters into the action against Pakistan in the first T20I in Lahore. They tried well with the ball, but the batting was below par, which resulted in a 22-run defeat for the tourists. It was the first win for Pakistan over Australia in the shorter format since October 2018. Saim Ayub and Abrar Ahmed played a key role in the win. With a 1-0 lead, Pakistan will lock horns with Australia in the second game on Saturday at Gadd