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ICC Cricket World Cup League: Scotland have named Richie Berrington as the captain of a 15-man squad for the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup, with 11 players retained from the 2024 campaign in the West Indies and the United States of America. The squad selection for the mega event is the first made by new head coach Owen Dawkins, who took charge of the team last month. Afghanistan-born fast bowler Zainullah Ihsan earned his maiden call-up after qualifying to represent Scotland, while Tom Bruce (who swit

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians held off a stunning late assault from Richa Ghosh to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs in a thrilling 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday. Chasing 200, RCB collapsed to 35/5 in the powerplay as Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail tore through the top order, leaving the side in huge danger of suffering a big hit to their net run rate. But Richa had other ideas, as she launched a breathtaking counter-

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians held off a stunning late assault from Richa Ghosh to beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs in a thrilling 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) clash at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday. Chasing 200, RCB collapsed to 35/5 in the Power-play as Hayley Matthews and Shabnim Ismail tore through the top order, leaving the side in huge danger of suffering a big hit to their net run rate. But Richa had other ideas, as she launched a breathtaking counter

SA vs WI, 1st T20I , Cricket Tips :South Africa are all set to host West Indies for a three-match T20I series in January. Both teams will be looking to try out their best combination and get ready for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. The first T20I will be held at Boland Park in Paarl on Tuesday at 9:30 PM IST. South African players are coming fresh from the successful conclusion of the SA20 2025-26. Aiden Markram will be leading the Proteas. Tristan Stubbs, Quinton de Kock, and Marco Jansen will mi

GG-W vs DC-W, Match 17, Cricket Tips :Royal Challengers Bengaluru are already through, and three teams have six points each, and they are fighting for a place in the playoffs. Two of which, will take on each other in the next game. Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will face each other on Tuesday in Vadodara. This contest will commence at 7:30 PM IST at BCA Stadium. DC-W have won two consecutive games now and have beaten two champions. That must be a confidence booster for Jemimah Rodrigues. T

T20 World Cup: Two-time champions West Indies named an experienced squad on Monday for the Mens T20 World Cup, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, with Shai Hope to captain a side vastly different from the one that faced Afghanistan in the United Arab Emirates. Batters Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, and Brandon King are the only top-order players carried over from the UAE series, though the pace bowling unit remains largely unchanged. Hard-hitting Guyanese batter Quentin Sampson ha

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Batting all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed her delight after becoming the first one to score a century in the Womens Premier League (WPL) through an unbeaten 57-ball century, guiding Mumbai Indians to a formidable 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday. Ive seen a few players get out in the 90s, so I didnt want to replicate that. But I also wanted to get as many runs for the team. Really pleased that we could get

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Batting all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score a century in the Womens Premier League (WPL), as she guided Mumbai Indians to a commanding 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Monday. After 1059 days and 82 matches, the WPL finally witnessed its first centurion, and fittingly, it was achieved by England's Sciver-Brunt, who also registered her maiden

SL vs ENG, 3rd ODI , Cricket Tips :The three-match ODI series between Sri Lanka and England is evenly poised, as the two teams have won one game each. Sri Lanka won the first game, then England bounced back with a better performance. The third ODI will kick off at 2:30 PM IST at R. Premadasa Stadium on Tuesday. Joe Root played a key role with bat and ball to take England over the line. The wicket was another talking point, as Harry Brook did criticize it. But that is what two teams will get for

Bihar Cricket Association President Harsh: The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan on Monday hailed the players for their tremendous mental strength, resilience, and character throughout the Ranji Trophy after Bihar clinched the Plate Group title with an emphatic 568-run victory over Manipur in the final. Bihar produced a dominant and one-sided performance to defeat Manipur by 568 runs in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group final played at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna. The BCA p

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is focused on taking a lot of confidence in terms of how she has gone in the entire tournament so far. Lauren has taken nine wickets in six games so far at an economy rate of 5.75 and has been a force to reckon with in power-play. I think sometimes maybe I get a bit angry. But even the other day, my coach called me and was like, Youre at your best when youre smiling, and I maybe lost my smile in the l

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Amelia Kerr has come in for injured seam-bowling all-rounder Nicola Carey in the Mumbai Indians line-up, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the 2026 WPL clash at the BCA Stadium on Monday. RCB have already qualified for the playoffs, though their winning streak came to a halt against DC. Meanwhile, MI, with two wins from six games, remain in playoff contention thanks to a stronger net run rate.

Will Sanju Samson: All eyes in the state capital in Kerala will be focused on the Greenfield Stadium, which hosts the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday with the spotlight firmly fixed on one man Sanju Samson. Playing in his hometown in front of around 35,000 spectators that are expected to jam-pack the Greenfield Stadium, Samson stands at a familiar crossroads where promise, pressure, and perception collide. Samsons recent outings have done little to ease the scru

Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi: The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Though PCB Chairman Naqvi wrote in a social media post that a final decision on this matter will be announced by Friday or Monday,

Sir Don Bradman: A prized Baggy Green cap once worn by Australian cricket icon Sir Don Bradman has been sold for an extraordinary 460,000 Australian dollars (approx Rs 2.92 crore) at an auction on the Gold Coast on Monday, setting a new benchmark for a cap belonging to one of the most celebrated batters of the game. The cap dates back to the 194748 Test series against India and carries a special story beyond its sporting significance. Bradman had personally gifted the cap to Indian cricketer Sri

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif: The Pakistan Government has given a go-ahead to the National team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo. Sources said the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday. Though PCB chairman Naqvi wrote in a social media post that a final decision on this matter will be announced by Friday or Monday, sourc

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Bihar captain Sakibul Gani expressed pride in his teams performance after they won the Ranji Trophy Plate final against Manipur and made their way to the Elite group, and praised the lower-order batters for handling the situation well and getting the team to a 500+ first innings total after the fall of five early wickets. Bihar registered a commanding all-round performance to crush Manipur by 568 runs in the Ranji Trophy Plate 202526 final at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium, cli

Ranji Trophy Plate Division: Bihar produced a dominant all-round performance to defeat Manipur by a massive 568 runs in the final of the Ranji Trophy Plate Division 202526 at the Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna on Monday, clinching the title and securing promotion to the Elite Group for the next season. Batting first, Bihar piled up a formidable 522 in their first innings, riding on strong contributions from several batters. Wicketkeeper-batter Bipin Saurabh led the charge with a fluent 143, while

Kerala Blasters CEO Abhik Chatterjee: Three-time finalists Kerala Blasters roped in French star player Kevin Yoke on Monday ahead of the upcoming Indian Super League 2025-26 (ISL), which will commence on February 14. Yoke was plying his trade in Super League 2 in Greece, where he made nine appearances for PAE Chania. The 29-year-old French international attacker, born 23 June 1996 in Clamart, France, primarily operates as a left winger but is equally capable on the right flank, offering versatil

BCB Director Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman: Bangladesh cricket has plunged into one of its most turbulent chapters, following the International Cricket Councils (ICC) decision to exclude the team from the upcoming Mens T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka and India, according to a Bangladeshi media report. This is not merely the pain of missing a global tournament Bangladesh cricket is passing through what may be its most fragile phase in history. In such moments, resilience is only meaningful when guided by

T20 World Cup: The schedule for the 2026 Mens T20 World Cup warm-up matches is likely to be announced later on Monday, with the India A team and USA set to feature. The mega event is scheduled to be held from February 7 to March 8 in both India and Sri Lanka. India A are expected to play two practice games, while the main World Cup squad, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will have one fixture to play. It is yet to be known if the main Indian team plays their warm-up game at either DY Patil Stadium in Na

BCCI President Inderjit Singh Bindra: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday expressed deep sorrow at the passing of former BCCI President Inderjit Singh Bindra, who died in New Delhi on Sunday, at the age of 84. One of the most influential figures in Indian cricket administration, Bindras vision and leadership played a defining role in shaping the governance of the sport in the country and strengthening Indias standing on the international stage. His association with cricket

T20 World Cup: Shreyas Iyer, a temporary pick for the ongoing T20 series against New Zealand due to Tilak Varma's fitness problems, has been kept in the squad for the remaining matches. He will accompany the team to Visakhapatnam and later to Thiruvananthapuram for the final two games of the five-match series. Iyer was named as a replacement for Tilak for the first three matches, but the youngster won't be returning for this series now. The 23-year-old needed surgery in Rajkot earlier this month

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium: Karnataka have made significant changes ahead of their Ranji Trophy 2025-26 match against Punjab, appointing Devdutt Padikkal as captain with KL Rahul also returning to the squad for the fixture scheduled to be played at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, from February 1. Padikkal has replaced Mayank Agarwal, who will now play only as a batter. Padikkal was in prime form in the recently concluded Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored 725 runs in ju

Sant Gajanan Cricket Academy: Seven years is a long time in cricket. For Bharti Fulmali, it felt even longer. The big-hitting middle-order batter from Amravati had made her India T20I debut against England in Guwahati in 2019. She impressed early by charging down the pitch to hit Laura Marsh for a boundary on her third ball in international cricket, but managed only 18 and 5 in two outings before being left out. As the years rolled by, Bharti, who holds a job with the Income Tax Department, resi

Indian Premier League: Punjab Kings (PBKS) officially started their preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season with their first pre-season camp in Udaipur, held from January 16 to 20. The five-day session featured a blend of experienced players and promising young talent. Key squad members attended the camp, including IPLs top wicket-taker Yuzvendra Chahal and middle-order batter Shashank Singh. They were joined by promising young players such as Priyansh Arya, Pyla Avinash

The All India Football Federation: As the nation celebrates its 77th Republic Day with pride and patriotism, members of the Indian sports fraternity came together to extend warm wishes on social media, reflecting their deep sense of gratitude and responsibility to the country. The International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah, former India captain Rohit Sharma, two-time Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker and others extended his Republic Day greetings on Instagram Story, joining the nationwide ce

The Punjab Cricket Association: Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, former spinner Harbhajan Singh and members of the Indian cricket fraternity paid tribute to former Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Inderjit Singh Bindra, who passed away at his residence on Sunday at the age of 84. Bindra served as BCCI president from 1993 to 1996. He was a key figure in Indian cricket administration and led the Punjab Cricket Association for many years. His association with the PCA spa

T20 World Cup: Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar praised Team Indias preparations ahead of their T20 World Cup title defence, noting that the Men in Blue are not taking the World Cup lightly and not taking anything for granted. His comments came after the side secured the five-match T20I series against New Zealand with two matches to spare, winning the third game convincingly by eight wickets on Sunday. Chasing 154, India shrugged off an early setback to race home in just 10 overs, led by Abhi

Recently the 'Vande Mataram' was in the news, on the 150th anniversary of its composition, with political colours. We shall not discuss politics here. In 1875, Bengali author Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, known as one of India's most influential 19th century thinkers, wrote a poem, which inspired the freedom fighters in the battle against British colonial rule over India. This poem was first published in his 1882 novel 'Anandmath' under the title 'Vande Mataram'. In 1937 it was accorded the status

Sunrisers Eastern Cape are the undisputed kings of Betway SA20 after clinching a third championship title after edging out Pretoria Capitals in a thrilling Season 4 Final. A glorious sold-out Newlands crowd were treated to entertainment of the highest quality with Sunrisers captain Tristan Stubbs and Matthew Breetzke sharing an unbroken 114-run partnership for the fifth wicket to take their team over the line by six wickets with just four balls to spare. The heroics were required after Dewald Br

Padma Shri Award: Indian womens team captain Harmanpreet Kaur described her Padma Shri honour as a very big moment in her career. Kaur was announced as a Padma Shri awardee on Sunday, joining eight other current and former sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards list. Kaur also revealed that her father was the first to receive the call from the Presidents House informing the family of the prestigious award, in a video shared by Mumbai Indians on social media. My dad got a call from the Presidents

Praveen Kumar: Soon after the Padma Awards list was made public on Sunday, a case of mistaken identity involving Praveen Kumar triggered confusion on social media, with several users assuming the honour had been conferred on the former Indian cricketer instead of a para-athlete. The confusion arose after the name Praveen Kumar from Uttar Pradesh appeared in the official list of Padma Award recipients. Shortly after the announcement, congratulatory messages flooded social media platforms, with ma

RCB-W vs MI-W, Match 16, Cricket Tips :The winning streak of Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended in the previous game, and they suffered a 7-wicket defeat at the hands of Delhi Capitals Women. But they are still the best team on the points table and are expected to bounce back. RCB-W will be up against the defending champions next. They will take on Mumbai Indians on Monday at BCA Stadium in Vadodara at 7:30 PM IST. RCB-W are one win away from making it to the final of the tournament. If they ca

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Indias pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said that he does not have any preference on bowling with the old or the new ball and is happy as long as hes able to contribute to the teams success after India sealed the five-match T20I series with two games to spare after a commanding eight-wicket win in the third match here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 154, India shrugged off an early setback to race home in just 10 overs, led by Abhishek Sharmas 68 not o

Padma Shri Awards: Former India captain Rohit Sharma was named in the list of Padma Shri awardees on Sunday, joining eight other past and present sportspersons on the 2026 Padma Awards honour roll, which comprises five Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan and 113 Padma Shri Awards. President Droupadi Murmu sanctioned the bestowal of 131 Padma Awards for 2026, including two duo awards, with each duo counted as a single honour. Rohits recognition follows a defining leadership era in Indian mens crick

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav continued his fine form with the bat and carried the momentum from the second T20I into the third game as the Men in Blue beat New Zealand by eight wickets at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday and stated that this is the brand of cricket that the team wants to put up in the format, irrespective of the side batting first or chasing a total. He delivered a captains innings, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 26 balls as India reached 154 in o

Explosive Team India: Explosive Team India opener Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest T20I half-century ever by an Indian, reaching the mark in just 14 balls during the third T20I against New Zealand here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium on Sunday as India clinched a thumping victory riding on the youngsters power-hitting prowess. Abhisheks blistering innings featured five fours and four sixes, eclipsing the previous record held by Hardik Pandya, who had registered a 16-ball fifty for Ind

T20 World Cup: With the T20 World Cup just days away, Team India sent a clear warning to their rivals, crushing New Zealand by eight wickets in the third T20I here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. The comprehensive victory also sealed the five-match series 3-0 in Indias favour, leaving the BlackCaps reeling. While the Suryakumar Yadav-led side was handed an early setback in their chase when Matt Henry dismissed Sanju Samson in the very first ball of the second innings, opener Abhishek Sharma, I

Josh Inglis blasted a six to seal a crushing six-wicket victory for the Perth Scorchers and their record sixth Big Bash League T20 title over the Sydney Sixers in Perth on Sunday. Inglis hit the winning runs over the long-off ropes in his unbeaten 29 as the Perth franchise comfortably ran down the Sixers' total of 132 to win with 15 balls to spare before a record 55,018 home crowd at Optus Stadium. Opener Mitch Marsh topscored for the Scorchers with 44 off 43 balls, while team-mate David Payne w

T20I World Cup: Pakistan players showed solidarity with their government and cricket board on any decision they take regarding the team's participation in next month's World Cup, a report said. All the top players met PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi in Lahore Sunday afternoon and assured him that any decision taken by the government and PCB will have their support, sources told Telecomasia.net. We are all with our government and cricket board and back their stance of protesting what happened to Bangla

Barsapara Cricket Stadium: Indian bowlers Jasprit Bumrah, Ravi Bishnoi and Hardik Pandya came up with game-turning spells against New Zealand as the visitors batting unit fell like a deck of cards, leading to the BlackCaps posting 153/9 in 20 overs in the third T20I here at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium. India got off to a solid start and restricted New Zealand to just 36/3 in the powerplay. Harshit Rana got the first breakthrough for the side in the opening over of the innings as a screamer fro

World Para Athletics Championships: Para high-jumper Praveen Kumar said he had long been waiting to earn the Padma Awards and felt truly worthy after being named among the recipients of the prestigious Padma Shri award. Thank you so much. It has been a long wait, and sabr ka fal hamesha meetha hota hai. I have been trying for this for the last two-and-a-half years, and it feels truly worthy. I have started receiving congratulatory messages, but I havent seen the list yet, para-athlete Praveen Ku

Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren: Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, and Malayalam superstar Mammotty the Padma Bhushan, and sportspersons Harmanpreet Kaur, Rohit Sharma, and Savita Punia the Padma Shri. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment

VC Vinayak Shukla: Vinayak Shuklas rise in international cricket has been anything but conventional. Growing up in the busy lanes of Kanpur in the early 2000s, Shukla learned the game the way many Indian cricketers do, on the streets, where adaptability, sharp reflexes, and instinct matter more than textbook technique. That street-honed style would later define him, even as it led to him being overlooked in age-group cricket, echoing the early struggles once faced by the legendary Mahendra Singh

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Ishan Kishan, who recently made his comeback to international cricket after over two years, said that his main goal is to enjoy his game, get back to basics and focus on what's important, as he prepares himself for the T20 World Cup next month. The wicketkeeper-batter bounced back in style in the recently concluded second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur and notched up a brilliant 32-ball 76 during Indias chase of 209 runs as the hosts reached the target in less than 1

Ranji Trophy Elite Group: Spinners Saransh Jain and Sagar Solanki combined to pick six wickets as Madhya Pradesh thrashed Karnataka by 217 runs on the final day of their 2025/26 Ranji Trophy Elite Group B match at the Alur Cricket Ground on Sunday. Resuming at 204/6, MP declared their second innings at 229/8, setting Karnataka a stiff target of 362. The hosts folded for 144 in their reply, with off-spinner Jain (3-37) and left-arm spinner Solanki (3-20) running through the famed batting line-up.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren: Veteran actor Dharmendra and Left stalwart and former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan have been awarded the Padma Vibhushan posthumously on the occasion of the Republic Day 2026, while late JMM founder and former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, singer Alka Yagnik, tennis maestro Vijay Amritraj, and Malayalam superstar Mammottty are among the recipients of the Padma Bhushan. President Droupadi Murmu has approved the conferment of 131 Padma Awar

T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, who led India to 2024 Mens T20 World Cup triumph, praised current skipper Suryakumar Yadavs impact on the national side, calling him a big player who has done consistently well for the team. Suryakumar reached his first fifty in the format after 468 days and 23 innings by hitting an unbeaten 82, laced with nine fours and four sixes in Indias seven-wicket win over New Zealand in Raipur. With the Mens T20 World Cup set to begin on February 7, Suryakumar returning back

Head Coach Malolan Rangarajan: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) seam-bowling all-rounder Nadine de Klerk said the side will take lessons from their first loss of the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) and return stronger after Delhi Capitals handed them a seven-wicket defeat at the BCA Stadium. It was a pretty disappointing day out, but we know we are much better than that. You are going to have a bad day or two; rather take it now than in the knockout games. We know we are a much better side, an