DC-W vs GG-W, Match 4 , Cricket Tips :It wasn't a great start to the captaincy journey for Jemimah Rodrigues as Delhi Capitals Women suffered a 50-run defeat against Mumbai Indians Women in the first game. But can they bounce back from that defeat? DC-W will now take on Gujarat Giants Women in the next game. This contest will begin at 7:30 PM IST on January 11 at Dr. DY Patil Stadium. DC-W will hope for a better performance and open their account on the board. GG-W had a good first game. There were a lot of positives for them in the game. Ash Gardner was brilliant, as was her team, and they will fancy a win here. DC-W vs GG-W: Match Details Date : January 10, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 PM IST Venue : Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai DC-W vs GG-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of this game on Sunday will be available directly on the Star Sports Network. The live stream option for the game will be provided on the Jio Hotstar streaming platform. DC-W vs GG-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 6 Gujarat Giants Women : 2 Delhi Capitals Women : 4 No-Result : 0 DC-W vs GG-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket here is excellent to bat on. It is pretty flat and offers very minimal help to the bowlers. Bowling changes of pace or cutters can be used in the final overs. For spinners, there is a slow turn. The batting conditions are expected to be consistent in both innings. DC-W vs GG-W: Possible XIs Gujarat Giants Women : Beth Mooney (wk), Ash Gardner (c), Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Kanika Ahuja, Tanuja Kanwar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh Thakur Delhi Capitals Women : Lizelle Lee (wk), Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Chinelle Henry, Minnu Mani, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma DC-W vs GG-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Ash Gardner slammed a crucial fifty and showed why she is among the top T20 batters in the world. For DC-W, Shafali Verma and Laura Wolvaardt at the top will be key. Probable Best Bowler Georgia Wareham is a very smart operator who bowls according to her field and doesn't give much to the batters. For DC-W, the experience of Marizanne Kapp is important with the ball. Today Match Prediction : DC-W seem to have struggling with their combination, whereas GG-W are looking solid. Hence, we predict Gujarat Giants to win this game. DC-W vs GG-W Match 4, WPL 2026, Today Match DC-W vs GG-W, DC-W vs GG-W Prediction, DC-W vs GG-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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WPL 2026: Fantastic Anushka Sharma Is Going To Play For India, Says GG Coach Klinger
DY Patil Stadium: Batting all-rounder Anushka Sharma making a sparkling debut for Gujarat Giants (GG) with a knock of 44 in the sides 10run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Womens Premier League (WPL) opener at the DY Patil Stadium led to head coach Michael Klinger saying that she is going to play for India in future. Anushka struck 44 off 30 balls in her first WPL outing, as she and captain Ashleigh Gardner, who scored a commanding 65, to power GG to 207/4 - their highest total in the competition. In reply, UPW made 197/8, despite Phoebe Litchfields counterattacking 78, as GG bowlers Georgia, Sophie and Renuka Singh Thakur claimed two wickets apiece. Shes going to be playing for India. Shes a fantastic cricketer. She has time at the crease and times the ball beautifully. She can score both along the ground and over the field, and she bowls very well too. Were really happy to have her. She trains hard and is great around the group. she's going to have to play some good cricket for a couple of years first, but from what Ive seen in a short time, she has a long career ahead of her, said Klinger in the post-match press conference. GG had begun previous WPL seasons with a defeat and to change the script this time around left Klinger pleased. Its great to win a close one. Over the last couple of years that Ive been involved with the team, there have been occasions when weve scored 190 or 200-plus and just missed out. For the players to hold their nerve in the final few overs, especially with high-quality players like Phoebe and Dottin coming at us, was fantastic. There are no concerns around our bowling. Our batters set it up and our bowlers followed through. In grounds and competitions like these, with such high-quality players, youre going to concede the odd four or six. Its about how you respond, and I thought our bowlers did really well. Even the small moments made a difference. Sophie Devine went for a few runs but picked up the crucial wicket of Phoebe, which helped us win the game. Little things like that add up, and the group did a very good job, he said. Asked about Sophies importance in the set-up, Klinger explained, She brings everything, to be honest. Across all three facets of the game, she is a leader for us, whether its batting at the top or bowling crucial overs. She has captaincy experience, which is valuable for Ash on the field when sharing ideas, especially in tight moments like tonight. Shes also great around the group and connects well with our young Indian players. Asked about Sophies importance in the set-up, Klinger explained, She brings everything, to be honest. Across all three facets of the game, she is a leader for us, whether its batting at the top or bowling crucial overs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score We went into the auction looking for a senior bowler and had the opportunity to bring in Renuka. With Renuka and Kashvee, we have a mix of experience and young talent. Kashvee was sidelined for six months with a knee issue, but she is now fully fit, hungry for success and eager to show what she can do. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz sets six-hitting record
Gujarat Giants defeated UP Warriorz in a high-scoring WPL 2026 match. The game saw a record 21 sixes hit, surpassing previous benchmarks. Gujarat Giants posted 207 runs, with Ashleigh Gardner scoring 65. UP Warriorz chased hard, with Phoebe Litchfield scoring 78, but fell short by 10 runs. Gujarat Giants secured a thrilling victory.
WPL 2026: 'Momentum Is Everything In These Tournaments,' Says POTM Wareham
DY Patil Stadium: Gujarat Giants all-rounder Georgia Wareham said early momentum and collective contributions across departments played a key role in her teams narrow 10-run victory over UP Warriorz in the Womens Premier League 2026, as she was named Player of the Match for her impactful performance both with bat and ball at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Georgia played a fiery knock of 27 runs in just 10 balls. She hit three massive sixes and a boundary to take Gujarat Giants to a massive total of 207. The leg spinner also took two crucial wickets of Harleen Deol and Meg Lanning. She conceded just 32 runs in her four-over spell. Wareham underlined the importance of starting the campaign with a win, stressing that momentum often defines short-format tournaments like the WPL. The Australian leg-spinner felt the Giants ability to deliver as a unit with bat, ball and in the field set the tone in a high-scoring contest. These tournaments are all about momentum. To get a win straightaway and have everyone chip in across all aspects of the game is really pleasing, Wareham said after the match. Despite the flat nature of the pitch, which heavily favoured batters, Wareham praised the bowling group for maintaining discipline and striking at crucial moments to halt the Warriorz chase. It was a pretty flat wicket, so all the bowlers did a great job to keep taking wickets at regular intervals. That was really important for us, she noted. Wareham also talked about the prized wicket of UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning, a dismissal that shifted momentum back in Gujarats favour during the middle overs. Reflecting on the moment, Wareham revealed she was confident about the decision when Lanning was adjudged out leg before wicket. Yeah, definitely, I knew it was pad first. Moons knew it as well, but Meg is always a big wicket to get at that stage of the game, so that was really pleasing, she said. While acknowledging the importance of her contributions, Wareham remained modest about her performance, emphasising the team-first approach that helped the Giants defend a 207-run total. I was just happy to contribute and get a couple when the opportunity came, she added. While acknowledging the importance of her contributions, Wareham remained modest about her performance, emphasising the team-first approach that helped the Giants defend a 207-run total. Also Read: Live Cricket Score While Warriorz showed strong fight in the middle overs, they fell short of the target. Phoebe Litchfield scored a quick 78 off 40 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalise, resulting in their 10-run defeat. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Ashleigh Gardner 'proud Of' Gujarat Giants Win Over UP Warriorz
Over UP Warriorz: Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner hailed her teams composure under pressure after they edged past UP Warriorz by 10 runs in a thrilling, high-scoring Womens Premier League 2026 encounter at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Reflecting on the contest, Gardner said the match was entertaining and highlighted the batting-friendly nature of the surface. She admitted that the Giants were aware early on that a big total was required to stay competitive in a match where 404 runs were scored in just 40 overs. It was a fantastic game for everyone who came out to watch, and it showed just how high-scoring this ground can be. By around the 11-over mark, I felt we probably needed close to 200, Gardner said. The Giants eventually crossed the 200-run mark, a target Gardner felt became competitive despite the Warriorz mounting a strong chase led by Phoebe Litchfield. Phoebe hit the ball beautifully from ball one, and we knew that would be a competitive target, she added. Gardner praised her sides fielding as a decisive factor in the outcome, while acknowledging there were areas to improve with both bat and ball. We bowled well in patches, and there are plenty of learnings with both bat and ball, but I thought our fielding was excellent and that might have made the difference in the end. Im really proud of how we started, she said. The Australian all-rounder reserved special praise for debutant Anushka Sharma, with whom she shared a crucial 103-run partnership. Shes such a special player. Id only seen her bat in the nets before, so to spend time out in the middle with her was really pleasing. She keeps the game simple but also opens up different areas of the ground, and for someone so young to be brave enough to do that is impressive, Gardner noted. Gardner also credited her bowling unit for handling pressure situations, particularly against Litchfield, whose wicket proved a turning point. Shes such a special player. Id only seen her bat in the nets before, so to spend time out in the middle with her was really pleasing. She keeps the game simple but also opens up different areas of the ground, and for someone so young to be brave enough to do that is impressive, Gardner noted. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gardner played an amazing knock of 65 runs in just 41 balls. She started her innings at a measured pace, focusing on building a partnership with Anushka. The skipper then changed gears in the 13th over by striking three fours off four balls from Kranti Gaud. The 28-year-old then smashed four sixes and one boundary in her next eight balls to complete her first fifty of the season in 31 deliveries. Article Source: IANS
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Meg Lanning goes past Ellyse Perry in this WPL list; closes in on Sciver-Brunt
Phoebe Litchfields aggressive 78 off 40 balls could not prevent UP Warriorz from going down as Gujarat Giants registered a 10-run win in a high-scoring Womens Premier League (WPL) match.
WPL 2026: Plenty Of Positives To Take Forward, Says Lanning After UP Warriorz Defeat
DY Patil Stadium: UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning chose to see the positives despite her side suffering a 10-run defeat against Gujarat Giants in their opening match of the Womens Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday, admitting that her team fell short in execution but gained valuable learnings from the contest. Speaking after the match, Lanning said the Warriorz were disappointed not to start the campaign with a win but believed the performance provided several takeaways ahead of their next fixture. I thought it was a good game with plenty of positives for us. Of course, we would have loved to start with a win, but we just couldnt quite put it together for long enough. Still, it was nice to get the first game out of the way, and theres a lot we can take forward into the next one, Lanning said. Chasing a challenging target of 207, the Warriorz showed fighting spirit but were left with too much to do in the end. Lanning credited the Gujarat Giants for putting her side under sustained pressure with the bat. I thought the Giants batted extremely well and put us under pressure. We probably didnt execute as well as we would have liked, a little bit on both sides of the wicket. It was a tough wicket to bowl on and good for batting, she explained. The former Australia skipper acknowledged that there were areas the Warriorz needed to improve, particularly with the ball, but remained confident in the depth and flexibility of her bowling attack. You always have things to improve on every game and we have a few before our next match. That is the good thing with our bowling line-up, everyone can bowl at any time, Lanning said. She also spoke about playing alongside England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who returned figures of two wickets in the match, highlighting the familiarity and mutual respect between the two. She knows her game pretty well, and it was nice to play with her this time. We have played a lot against each other, Lanning noted. She also spoke about playing alongside England spinner Sophie Ecclestone, who returned figures of two wickets in the match, highlighting the familiarity and mutual respect between the two. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Speaking of the match, Warriorz won the toss and opted to bowl first. Gujarat Giants posted a challenging total of 207/4 in their 20 overs, with Ashleigh Gardner leading the charge, scoring 65 off 41 balls. In reply, Warriorz showed a tough fight in the middle overs with Phoebe Litchfield scoring a quick 78 off 40 balls, but the rest of the batting lineup failed to capitalise, resulting in their 10-run defeat. Article Source: IANS
WPL: Gardner, Wareham star in Gujarat Giants' 10-run win over UPW
Gardners innings came to an end in the 18th over when she was dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone. Georgia Wareham then provided the finishing touches with a quick unbeaten 27 off just 10 balls, which included one four and three sixes. Bharti Fulmali also chipped in with an unbeaten 14 off seven balls, hitting two sixes, as Gujarat Giants crossed the 200-run mark.
WPL 2026: Litchfield's Valiant Knock In Vain As Gujarat Giants Beat UP Warriorz By 10 Runs
Renuka Singh Thakur: A captains knock from Ashleigh Gardner, followed by a splendid bowling performance from Renuka Singh Thakur and Sophie Devine, powered Gujarat Giants to a thrilling 10-run victory over UP Warriorz in the second match of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium. Chasing a mammoth total of 207 runs, the Warriorz had a poor start as opener Kiran Navgire (1) was clean bowled by Renuka Singh while attempting a sweep shot. Captain Meg Lanning then forged a strong 70-run partnership with the number three batter, Phoebe Litchfield. The Australian duo steadied the chase with continuous strike rotation and timely boundaries. Gujarat finally made a turnaround in the ninth over when Georgia Wareham sent captain Lanning (30) back to the pavilion with a perfectly pitched googly. Gujarat then strengthened their position by dismissing Harleen Deol for a duck and vice-captain Deepti Sharma for just one run in the next four balls. With three wickets falling in quick succession, the Warriorz were under pressure, but Litchfield stood tall and completed her half-century in just 24 balls. She received good support from Shweta Sehrawat (25), who fell in the 15th over. Litchfield was eventually dismissed by the experienced Sophie Devine, who also completed 350 wickets in T20 cricket. Phoebe scored 78 runs off just 40 balls, hammering eight fours and five sixes on her debut. Asha Shobhana, who remained unbeaten on 27 off just 10 balls, tried to mount a late fight, but it was not enough as the Warriorz finished on 197/8 in 20 overs and lost to the Giants by 10 runs. Renuka Singh Thakur was the most successful bowler for the Giants, finishing with two wickets and delivering 14 dot balls in her spell. She was well supported by Sophie Devine, who picked up two wickets while conceding 55 runs, and Georgia Wareham, who ended with figures of 2 for 30. Captain Ashleigh Gardner also chipped in with a wicket. Asha Shobhana, who remained unbeaten on 27 off just 10 balls, tried to mount a late fight, but it was not enough as the Warriorz finished on 197/8 in 20 overs and lost to the Giants by 10 runs. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Brief Scores: Gujarat Giants 207/4 in 20 overs (Ashleigh Gardner 65, Anushka Sharma 44; Sophie Ecclestone 2/32) beat UP Warriorz 197/8 in 20 overs (Phoebe Litchfield 78, Meg Lanning 30; Renuka Singh Thakur 2/25, Georgia Wareham 2/30). Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Lanning Goes Past Perry To Become Second-highest Run-getter
DY Patil Stadium: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning went past Ellyse Perrys tally of 972 runs to become the second-highest run-scorer in the Womens Premier League (WPL) when she took on Gujarat Giants in the second match of the tournament here at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday. Lanning, after her 27-ball 30-run knock, tallies 981 and is just 50 runs short of Mumbai Indians all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunts tally, who leads the chart with 1031 runs (after Match 1 of WPL 2026). Sciver-Brunt is the only player in the tournament with 1000+ runs to her name, thanks to a brilliant 2025 campaign that saw her script history. The England skipper, during MIs victorious WPL 2025 campaign, became the first and only cricketer to score 500+ runs in a single season so far. The previous record was Perrys 347, achieved during her team, Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB), victorious WPL 2024 season. The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt, as the two senior pros aim to attain the No. 1 position in the list of all-time top run scorers of the tournament. Australia's Lanning, now Warriorz captain, has been one of the most consistent players in WPL history. She played for Delhi Capitals in the first three seasons, scoring 952 runs in 27 matches, helping the franchise reach the finals in all three WPL seasons so far. She was released by DC before WPL 2026 and subsequently acquired by UP Warriorz, who appointed her as the team captain for the ongoing season. The previous record was Perrys 347, achieved during her team, Royal Challengers Bengalurus (RCB), victorious WPL 2024 season. The ongoing 2026 season will witness a race between Lanning and Sciver-Brunt, as the two senior pros aim to attain the No. 1 position in the list of all-time top run scorers of the tournament. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The WPL 2026 began on January 9 and will run till February 5, with the summit clash slated to be played at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi) in Vadodara. Article Source: IANS
WPL 2026: 'It Is More About Mindset', Says Anushka On Her 44-run Debut
The Madhya Pradesh Women: Gujarat Giants top-order batter Anushka Sharma made a memorable debut with a blistering 44 off 30 balls against UP Warriorz in the second match of the ongoing Womens Premier League 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium, drawing widespread attention with her confident strokeplay After the impressive innings, the 22-year-old debutant admitted she was a bit nervous at the start but felt at ease once she got off the mark. The Madhya Pradesh Womens Premier League star also credited her preparation and domestic form for the knock. To be honest, I was a little nervous, but as I played two or three balls, it went away. It was a great outing, and I had great company as well. It was crucial to build a partnership at that time. Me and Ash were talking about building a partnership, and that went well for our team, she said after the first inning. It is more about mindset, how you read situations and react according to that. The domestic season obviously helped a lot for me. The preparation was also on point, as we have a great staff with us. They helped me so much with the areas where I can execute my boundaries and sixes. It is a very good total on this wicket, and we have a great bowling side, she added. To be honest, I was a little nervous, but as I played two or three balls, it went away. It was a great outing, and I had great company as well. It was crucial to build a partnership at that time. Me and Ash were talking about building a partnership, and that went well for our team, she said after the first inning. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Anushkas innings ended on the first ball of the 16th over when she lofted a pitched-up delivery from Deandra Dottin, but the shot lacked power and went straight into the hands of Harleen Deol at long on. She narrowly missed a well-deserved half-century, scoring 44 runs off 30 balls, which included seven fours. Article Source: IANS
Gujarat Giants posted a massive 207 runs against UP Warriorz. Skipper Ashleigh Gardner scored 65 and debutant Anushka Sharma impressed with 44. Their partnership laid the foundation for the high total. Sharma's debut score set a new franchise record. Gujarat's strong batting performance secured a commanding position in the WPL 2025 match.
WPL 2026: Gardner And Anushka Cause Havoc As Gujarat Giants Post 207/4 Against UP Warriorz
DY Patil Stadium: A blistering 103-run partnership between captain Ashleigh Gardner and debutant Anushka Sharma powered Gujarat Giants to a commanding total of 207/4 in 20 overs against UP Warriorz in the second match of the Womens Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. Asked to bat after losing the toss, Gujarat Giants openers Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney struggled in the first over, with Kranti Gaud bowling a tight length to the opponents. Devine finally got the momentum in the next over, where she scored 14 runs off Shikha Pandeys bowling. She continued her attack in the next three overs as the Warriorz kept changing the bowlers. Meg Lannings team finally got their first breakthrough in the fifth over, with Mooney (13) completely missing Sophie Ecclestones delivery, which hit the top of the off stump. Her partner Devine (38) also fell in the final over of the Power-play when she was caught at midwicket by Phoebe Litchfield off Shikha Pandeys cross-seam delivery. Batting at number three in her first match, Anushka did not let the momentum shift after the two wickets, hammering a boundary towards square-leg on her fourth ball. The young batter then struck three more fours and crossed the 30-run mark in just 20 balls. The Madhya Pradesh batter also rotated the strike consistently with captain Gardner to keep the scoreboard moving. Anushkas innings ended on the first ball of the 16th over when she lofted a pitched-up delivery from Deandra Dottin, but the shot lacked power and went straight into the hands of Harleen Deol at long on. She narrowly missed a well-deserved half-century, scoring 44 runs off 30 balls. Captain Gardner started her innings at a measured pace, focusing on building a partnership with the young debutant. She changed gears in the 13th over by striking three fours off four balls from Kranti Gaud. The 28-year-old then smashed four sixes and one boundary in her next eight balls to complete her first fifty of the season in 31 deliveries. The Warriorz finally managed to dismiss Gardner in the 18th over when she was bowled by Sophie Ecclestones tossed-up delivery on leg stump that drifted into the right-hander. Gardner scored 65 runs off 41 balls, an innings that included four boundaries and three sixes. Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali ensured Gujarat finished on a high note, adding 34 runs in the final two overs. Wareham struck at a rate of 270, remaining unbeaten on 27 off just 10 balls, while Bharti scored 14 runs off seven deliveries. For Warriorz, Ecclestone was the most successful bowler with two wickets to her name, followed by Shikha Pandey and Deandra Dottin, who took one each. Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali ensured Gujarat finished on a high note, adding 34 runs in the final two overs. Wareham struck at a rate of 270, remaining unbeaten on 27 off just 10 balls, while Bharti scored 14 runs off seven deliveries. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Gujarat Giants 207/4 in 20 overs (Ashleigh Gardner 65, Anushka Sharma 44, Sophie Devine 38, Georgia Wareham 27 not out; Sophie Ecclestone 2-32) against UP Warriorz Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Warriorz Elect To Bowl Against Giants As Lanning Eyes Change Of Fortune With New Franchise
DY Patil Stadium: UP Warriorz (UPW), under the captaincy of new skipper Meg Lanning, won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants (GG), who are being led by her compatriot Ashleigh Gardner, in the second match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. The tournament commenced on Friday, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clinching a thrilling victory against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), with the latter team set to play their next match in less than 24 hours, on Saturday against Delhi Capitals in the second game of the first double-header of WPL 2026. UP Warriors and Gujarat Giants have faced each other six times before, with both teams winning three matches each. On winning the toss, Lanning said this is a good chance to get out there and get some early wickets, adding that there has been some really good energy from the youngsters. She mentioned that the team has six bowlers and some real experience in there. Lanning, a legend of the game, had led Delhi Capitals to three successive finals in the WPL so far. Gardner said she, too, would have bowled first, but was happy to bat first as well. Really tricky to put 18 players into 11 spots, she said, while reckoning that this is the most experienced squad the team has had so far. The Aussie all-rounder mentioned her experience of playing extensive cricket in India and at this venue, especially when reflecting on last night's events and the conditions. Playing XIs: The Aussie all-rounder mentioned her experience of playing extensive cricket in India and at this venue, especially when reflecting on last night's events and the conditions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score UP Warriorz: Meg Lanning (c), Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Skhikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud Article Source: IANS
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Gujarat Police is recruiting 950 technical and wireless unit positions, including Sub Inspector and Technical Operator roles. Applications opened January 9, 2026, closing January 29, 2026, via the OJAS Gujarat portal. Candidates need engineering degrees for some posts. Selection involves a written test, document verification, and medical exam.
A small Gujarati film, Laalo, defied expectations in 2025. Made on a tiny budget, it became a massive box office hit. The film earned over 120 crore worldwide. Its success highlights the power of strong word-of-mouth and emotional connection with audiences. Laalo's story is now being told in Hindi. Read on how it outperforms Dhurandhar.
During World Premier League: With the Mumbai Indians squad witnessing a slight shuffle after the WPL 2026 mega auction, their curtain raiser against Royal Challengers Bengaluru saw G. Kamalini open the batting lineup for the two-time champions alongside Amelia Kerr, and head coach Lisa Keightley was all praises for the youngster and dubbed her a fantastic player. During World Premier League (WPL) 2025, Kamalini was included in MIs playing XI for their league match against Gujarat Giants at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, making her at 16 years and 213 days old the youngest player ever to play in the tournament. She also got to bat after Nat Sciver-Brunt was dismissed and executed a well-timed cut for a boundary on the first ball she faced. On Friday, Kamalini scored a 28-ball 32 while opening the lineup for the two-time champions and formed crucial partnerships with Kerr, Sciver, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Speaking of her performance after the game, head coach Keightley said, She is extremely talented. I saw her in her state matches where she dominated. I thought she did extremely well for her first hit out. Its exciting to see what shes going to do in this competition if that is the level shes going to start at. I see her having a great tournament, going from strength to strength and building on what she did out there today. Very exciting time. Glad that she is on our team. She is a fantastic player for MI. I think shell do really well in this competition. On Friday, Kamalini scored a 28-ball 32 while opening the lineup for the two-time champions and formed crucial partnerships with Kerr, Sciver, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Mumbai suffered a defeat in their campaign opener as RCB clinched a thrilling final-ball victory to kick off the tournament on a high. MI will face three-time finalists Delhi Capitals in their next game, scheduled less than 24 hours after their opening game, on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Article Source: IANS
Manoj Joshi attends 'Laalo' screening
The Hindi release of Gujarati film 'Laalo Krishna Sada Sahaayate' is garnering appreciation, with Padmashri Manoj Joshi and filmmaker Subhash Ghai attending special screenings. Superstar Hiten Kumar also blessed the cast, adding emotional depth. Actor Karan Joshi, who lived the role of an auto rickshaw driver, shared his immersive preparation, highlighting the film's personal significance.
Anant National University Students Earn IPR for Project Developed in Foundation Year
Foundation Year students of Anant National University’s Class of 2028 have achieved an early academic milestone by securing design registration (Intellectual Property Rights) for their project Woodwork Zoo. The project emerged from a classroom module and reflects Anant’s emphasis on hands-on, inquiry-led design education from the very first year. Anant National University Students Earn IPR for Project Developed in Foundation Year Developed under the mentorship of adjunct faculty Prof Krishna Mashruwala and visiting faculty Prof Apurva Pandey, Woodwork Zoo encouraged students to explore traditional wooden joinery techniques while translating natural forms into functional design outcomes. Each artefact was crafted without the use of nails or screws, relying solely on precision joinery and an in-depth understanding of material behaviour. Aarambh Incubation Centre supported the project outcomes by funding the IPR registration for sixteen selected student projects and facilitating the complete filing process. This ensured that each idea was formally protected and professionally recognised. Anant National University , said, “A t Anant, we believe that innovation should begin from the very first year of a student’s academic journey. We actively encourage students to conceive, develop and own their ideas, and we support them through every stage, from making and prototyping to intellectual property registration. By introducing IPR awareness and formal protection early on, we empower students to view their projects not just as academic exercises, but as valuable, real-world innovations with the potential to create impact. ” Aarambh Incubation Centre plays a key role in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation at Anant by supporting young innovators through mentorship, prototyping assistance and access to government and non-government agencies. This initiative exemplifies Anant’s commitment to experiential learning, innovation and early professional exposure. By integrating strong foundation pedagogy with incubation and IPR support, Anant enables students to translate classroom learning into meaningful, design-led innovations, laying the groundwork for a future-ready, industry-aware design education. anu.edu.in About Anant National University Anant National University, India’s premier design university, is dedicated to training students to devise solutions for global problems. Anant follows the DesignX pedagogy, where ‘X’ is the symbol drawn from mathematics, representing enhancement. This new learning approach multiplies traditional design pedagogy with liberal arts disciplines, emerging technologies and knowledge drawn from hands-on community experiences to help understand our world better and to devise impactful solutions. Our multidisciplinary undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes in design, architecture, climate action and visual arts harness knowledge from various disciplines and traditional practices to integrate it with cutting-edge technology to address diverse challenges. We train our designers to become solutionaries — revolutionary thinkers with a solution-oriented mindset. Anant National University has been recognised as the Centre of Excellence by the Government of Gujarat, highlighting our efforts to provide our students with world-class education, innovative pedagogy, high employability and enhanced entrepreneurial and research opportunities. Anant has also received the prestigious ‘5-Star Rating’ in the category of Architecture and a ‘4-Star Rating’ in the University category in the Gujarat State Institutional Rating Framework (GSIRF) 2023-24. These recognitions reinforce our commitment to creating a world-class institution of great eminence and excellence.
Somnath Parv: PM Modi to arrive in evening, participate in Omkar mantra chanting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Somnath in Gujarat for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. The celebrations honor sacrifices made to defend the temple. The Prime Minister will participate in divine chanting and a Shaurya Yatra. He will also attend a public program. The event marks 1,000 years since an invasion and celebrates the temple's resilience.
Theres Always Extra Motivation To Beat Teams With Indian Captains: Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner praised Indian womens cricket and shared her enthusiasm about leading Gujarat Giants again
DY Patil Stadium: While heaping praise on the Indian women's team for its recent upsurge leading to the sensational victory in the 50-over World Cup, Australian star Ashleigh Gardner, the captain of Gujarat Giants, said beating teams led by Indian players is extra motivation for her because of the popularity they enjoy at home. Gardner, however, will have to wait a bit to achieve her aim of winning against an Indian captain as her team, the Gujarat Giants, will open its campaign in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 against UP Warriorz, who will be led by Gardner's former captain Meg Lanning, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday. With three of the five teams in WPL -- Mumbai Indians (Harmanpreet Kaur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Smriti Mandhana) and Delhi Capitals (Jemimah Rodrigues) -- being led by Indian captains, Gardner will have plenty of opportunities to experience this feeling. Theres always extra motivation to beat teams with Indian captains. Ive heard a lot of media recently talking about the World Cup, and I think the greatest thing to come out of it was that it almost felt scripted for India to win, playing a World Cup on home soil and lifting the trophy. Ive felt those same emotions, and it was amazing. So I can only imagine what it must have felt like for these guys as well, said Ashleigh Gardner, speaking on 'TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser', ahead of their opening match against UP Warriorz on Saturday: She also said that playing franchise cricket in India after the disappointing end to their ICC Women's ODI World Cup is quite special. To be back here after what was a disappointing finish for us, but now playing franchise cricket in India, is so special. Its one of the best competitions in the world. To be able to come back and lead the Gujarat team again, Im certainly really excited about it, she added. Ahead of their opening match, UP Warriorz's new captain Meg Lanning spoke about leading a new side and reuniting with Deepti Sharma, the India all-rounder who starred in her country's triumph in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup a couple of months back. : Im really excited to work with Deepti. Ive played with her a couple of times before, and its always nice to play alongside her. She comes in excellent form and has been with the UP Warriorz from the start, so Ill certainly be leaning on her quite a bit to understand how things work and see what I can learn from her. Im super excited about the opportunity with the UP Warriorz, said Lanning, who had earlier captained Delhi Capitals in the Women's Premier League (WPL), while speaking on 'TATA WPL: Curtain Raiser'. Ahead of their opening match, UP Warriorz's new captain Meg Lanning spoke about leading a new side and reuniting with Deepti Sharma, the India all-rounder who starred in her country's triumph in the ICC Women's ODI World Cup a couple of months back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I have loved my time at Delhi Capitals, but this is a great new challenge for me personally, coming into a new squad. I dont know a lot of the players or staff, so thats probably the biggest challenge: getting used to how everything works and trying to put my own little spin on things to get the best out of everybody. As I said, Im really excited about it and looking forward to getting started in the first game, said Lanning ahead of their opening clash against Gujarat Giants in Saturday's first match. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: UP Warriorz look for fresh start under Lanning-Nayar regime vs Gujarat
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UPW-W vs GG-W, Match 2 , Cricket Tips :It was the best possible start to the fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026). The last-ball finish in the opening game raised the expectations of the fans more. Now, the second game will see UP Warriorz Women taking on Gujarat Giants Women on Saturday. This match will commence at 3:30 PM IST at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy. Both teams will start their campaigns with this game. GG-W will be led by Ashleigh Gardner, and it has players like Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Danielle Wyatt, Georgia Wareham, Renuka Thakur, and others. Meg Lanning will lead UPW-W, which has Phoebe Litchfield, Chole Tyron, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, and more. It will be a contest between two teams full of superstars. UPW-W vs GG-W: Match Details Date : January 10, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai UPW-W vs GG-W: Live Streaming Details The live action of this game will be available on the Star Sports Networks. Indian fans can also watch the game on the Jio Hotstar app or website. UPW-W vs GG-W: Head-to-Head in WPL Total Matches : 6 UP Warriorz Women : 3 Gujarat Giants Women : 3 No-Result : 0 UPW-W vs GG-W: Ground Pitch Report It is a great pitch to bat on in Navi Mumbai. It is pretty flat, but fast bowlers will get early movement. As the ball becomes soft, there will be some turn and grip for the slow bowlers. The toss will be important, as chasing is ideal here. UPW-W vs GG-W: Possible XIs UP Warriorz Women : Danielle Wyatt Hodge, Beth Mooney (wk), Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Devine, Ash Gardner (c), Bharati Fulmali, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Thakur, Titas Sadhu Gujarat Giants Women : Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Chole Tyron, Shipra Giri (wk), Shikha Pandey, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud UPW-W vs GG-W: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Beth Mooney is in good form and will be the one to watch out for. For GG-W it is Meg Lanning, who is among the top scorers in the WPL history. Probable Best Bowler Renuka Thakur is the wicket-taker with the new ball and will be a difficult bowler to face. For GG-W, Sophie Ecclestone is someone who takes wickets in the middle overs. Today Match Prediction : Both teams are good, but UP-W are looking very settled in both departments. That is why we predict UPW-W to wint his game. UPW-W vs GG-W Match 2, WPL 2026, Today Match UPW-W vs GG-W, UPW-W vs GG-W Prediction, UPW-W vs GG-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women Also Read: Live Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
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WPL 2026: Meg Lanning Era Kicks Off As UP Warriorz Gear Up For Season Opener
DY Patil Stadium: UP Warriorz begin their WPL 2026 campaign with their season opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar. The upcoming season marks a new chapter for the Warriorz with Lanning at the helm, alongside a refreshed squad blend of international experience and emerging domestic talent. The group features proven match-winners including Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Harleen Deol, and Deandra Dottin, supported by exciting young players who add depth and versatility across departments. Captain Meg Lanning spoke about her first season with the Warriorz and building on the foundation already created by the franchise. Im really excited to lead UP Warriorz this season. Theres been a lot of hard work over the last few years, and we want to build on that. Weve got a balanced squad with experience and young talent, and now its about going out there, playing our brand of cricket and enjoying it. Head coach Abhishek Nayar underlined the intent and clarity within the squad heading into the opener: We wanted the best leader for this group, and Meg brings exactly that. This format is a captains format and having her allows the team to play with freedom. Our focus is on creating an environment where players express themselves, enjoy their cricket, and build a legacy for this franchise. All-rounder Deepti Sharma will be central to the Warriorz plans following a strong year internationally, with both bat and ball expected to play a decisive role throughout the season. Sophie Ecclestone continues as a key pillar of the bowling attack, while additions like Harleen Deol strengthen the batting core and fielding unit. Head coach Abhishek Nayar underlined the intent and clarity within the squad heading into the opener: We wanted the best leader for this group, and Meg brings exactly that. This format is a captains format and having her allows the team to play with freedom. Our focus is on creating an environment where players express themselves, enjoy their cricket, and build a legacy for this franchise. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The clash against Gujarat Giants will set the tone for UP Warriorz campaign as they look to convert potential into early momentum in Navi Mumbai. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Is Better Balanced But Face Selection Dilemmas, Says Anjum Chopra
ODI World Cup: Gujarat Giants (GG) appear more competitive heading into the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, but they need to solve dilemmas around their overseas players and opening combination, said former India captain Anjum Chopra. In last years mega auction, the Ashleigh Gardner-led GG invested heavily in New Zealands veteran all-rounder Sophie Devine at the auction, as well as in acquiring Georgia Wareham, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and Kim Garth. After finishing at the bottom of the points table in 2023 and 2024, GG put up a much-improved showing by finishing third in the league stage and qualified for the Eliminator in 2025, where they lost to eventual champions Mumbai Indians. Yes. I guess the fact that again, with four international players, whether they can balance out with Sophie Devine - they paid quite a bit for her at the auctions. So, they have to ensure that she finds a place in the playing eleven. If you are not able to utilise those services, because again, for them, who will open with Beth Mooney? They've got options - they can open with Sophie Devine, or Yastika (Bhatia), Anjum Chopra told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competition. Australia batter Beth Mooney will be required to be the keeper again, considering Yastika is still recovering from an ACL surgery done after injuring her left knee during last years ODI World Cup preparatory camp in Visakhapatnam. Apart from who they decide to open with, it's also about who they decide to go in the wicket-keeping skills between Mooney and Yastika? So, it's a good, healthy balance. It's also good for the Indian players because it's seven plus four in the playing eleven - so there are seven places up for grabs for an Indian player, added Anjum Chopra. She also stated that the limited spots for Indian players will intensify competition for places in the starting line-up. But there are only a few specialist positions - so, the Indian talent will also start understanding that it's not just about getting to or being picked in the auction. It's also about making sure that you're able to get into the playing eleven and then showcase your skills, said Anjum. With the tournament lasting approximately three and a half weeks, player fitness will be crucial for GGs bowling department to put up a sustained performance. Renuka Singh Thakur has fared nicely since recovering from a back stress fracture, while Kashvee Gautam and Titas Sadhu have successfully returned to action after healing from their respective injuries. Fitness is part and parcel of it. It's about a three and a half weeks tournament. So, at this time, there are ample gaps as well because simultaneously, the men's series against New Zealand is also going to be on. So, I guess the rest or break part is already taken care of, as it's not a very long tournament. I'm sure every player wants to remain fit and counted because after this WPL, there'll probably be a series or two. That also is not for every nation, I guess, before they head out to England to play a T20 World Cup. So, you want to individually also make sure that you're ticking the boxes in the right manner, added Anjum. The WPL will be played for the first time since India's ODI World Cup triumph, with Anjum Chopra expecting increased fan engagement, though the hype and build-up for the tournament have been largely dull. I'm sure every player wants to remain fit and counted because after this WPL, there'll probably be a series or two. That also is not for every nation, I guess, before they head out to England to play a T20 World Cup. So, you want to individually also make sure that you're ticking the boxes in the right manner, added Anjum. Also Read: Live Cricket Score It will be Smriti Mandhana up against Harmanpreet Kaur in the very first match. So, I guess it's exciting times for the women's game, and that's the biggest high. I just hope that it keeps getting better with every passing day. There can be a slight dip as well, but as far as we are moving ahead, we are improving individually and collectively, and I'm sure the excitement around women's cricket being watched will always remain. Article Source: IANS
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The Harmanpreet Kaur: Two-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) remain the team to beat in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL), but will face stronger challenges this season from other sides, said former India captain Anjum Chopra. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led MI are the reigning WPL champions and have won two of the three editions since the tournament's inception in 2023. Anybody can challenge. It's not that MI can't be challenged. We saw that in season two, also, where they were challenged by RCB and sometimes the Gujarat Giants. But because of the belief that they are a well-oiled unit, they know how to win championships, we always feel, no, no, no, the Mumbai Indians is the team to beat. It's like whether in the IPL or WPL, they are a team to beat, and that is actually a fact as well. But it should be a keenly contested one because now it's not just the foreign players who are doing well. It's also the Indian talent who has started doing well. They've just won a World Cup, Anjum Chopra told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. MI have key uncapped Indian players in G. Kamalini (retained), as well as Sanskriti Gupta, and Sajeevan Sajana. They have also added promising talents such as Rahila Firdous, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, and Nalla Reddy, after passing through the eyes of their eagle-eyed scouts. The youngsters and uncapped cricketers Mumbai Indians unearth -- talk about Rahila Firdaus, who's been picked as well. These players have done well in domestic cricket. If Mumbai is scouting, and you believe in that Mumbai scouting, you would feel that these players are the ones that they'll keep an eye on. How Charani came in for Delhi Capitals and straightaway walked into the Indian team and became a world champion. Within a span of 10 months, the world has changed for her. So, Mumbai also has those kinds of players in their lineup. Yes, they can be challenged. The opposition teams, how much force they come up with, what game plan they come up with, can they get one up on the defending champions, is for them to plan and deliver, added Anjum. With the West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews set to open the batting, MI face decisions over her opening partner after an injured Yastika Bhatia was acquired by the Gujarat Giants. Anjum thinks the time is ripe for Kamalini to become the opener after being a lower-order finisher in the 2025 season-winning campaign. I think Kamalini can open the innings with Hayley Matthews right at the top. I think that can actually be looked at as well. Other than that, possibly they'll have to go ahead with one of the younger players also in the playing eleven because in the middle order, they've already got Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur in the mix, identified with Amelia Kerr. So, either they go with Kamalini right at the top in the batting department or possibly look at a younger player coming in who they feel will be able to deliver at the top with Hayley Matthews, she added. The tournament will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, both known for batting-friendly conditions that could favour MIs enviable all-round depth. Conditions will be very good for batting if you have to look at either of the venues. Because we've already seen Navi Mumbai, we know how good the conditions are. When you get to Kotambi Stadium, we've seen that the pitches are so nice to bat on. With the dew settling in, what are the challenges for the bowlers in the second half? That is one area that needs to be addressed. So, most captains might want to just win the toss and bowl so that they're bowling in the second half because of the dew. Other than that, batting-wise, conditions should be friendly, said Anjum. She also suggested that boundary dimensions be extended in WPL 2026. I just hope that the boundaries are pushed back slightly. That might just happen. Although I don't know the exact dimensions right now, I guess that can happen. At least by another five meters, that can be pushed back. MI have also brought in new coaching personnel Lisa Keightley takes over as head coach, while Kristen Beams is the spin-bowling coach - to complement the existing championship-winning culture built under former head coach Charlotte Edwards. She also suggested that boundary dimensions be extended in WPL 2026. I just hope that the boundaries are pushed back slightly. That might just happen. Although I don't know the exact dimensions right now, I guess that can happen. At least by another five meters, that can be pushed back. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Also, its good to have that freshness coming around for those players because, as I said, the 11-12 players are the same for the Mumbai Indians. But if you have some fresh perspective coming in, it also helps the team in different ways. So, I'm sure the thinking will be no less. I've just heard two days back from their camp that there is no pressure, but you can always try and win the championship, concluded Anjum. Article Source: IANS
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Police in Gujarat's Bharuch district say they have uncovered an illegal immigration scheme that relied on fabricated marriage and divorce documents to help a local woman enter the United Kingdom on a dependent visa.
WPL 2026: Jemimah Will Explore Another Side Of Herself As DCs Captain, Says Anjum
Although Kashvee Gautam: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes Jemimah Rodrigues will discover another side of herself when she leads Delhi Capitals (DC) in the upcoming Womens Premier League (WPL) season, starting in Navi Mumbai on Friday. Jemimah was the vice-captain to Australias multiple-time World Cup-winning captain Meg Lanning when DC finished as runners-up in three successive WPL seasons -- 2023, 2024, and 2025. But with Meg becoming the skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW), Jemimah steps into the leadership role for DC for the first time. See, expectations will be there with the franchise also. But for me, it's about when you entrust a player with a role, they start understanding themselves in a different light altogether. So, she's captained Mumbai and been there at the helm. But now leading a franchise team is a different ballgame altogether. Now she will also explore another side of herself, not only as a batter or a fielder, but also as a captain, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. Captaincy does not happen only on the ground; it happens off the ground as well. So, you learn more about yourself, like how you're handling yourself in a situation, what you could do, and what you've done better in various manners in which you think as a batter, and a fielder, trying to be ahead of the competition, and sometimes winning a battle or not winning a battle. So, I feel it's going to be a nice growth for Jemimah Rodrigues as a cricketer because now she will be handling players like Marizanne Kapp in the lineup, who are already established cricketers, and also players who share the dressing room with her, like Shafali Verma, and Niki Prasad, who is coming through the ranks very quickly. So, it's always a nice responsibility, but what a player makes of it, and how they travel that part of the journey, is what matters, she added. Though DC have much more batting firepower, and have covered their bases in bowling, Anjum feels they are not guaranteed a smooth path to the trophy, citing the probability of the tournament being more competitive this time. I wouldn't put anybody in the finals straight away. I'll say that it should be a very keenly contested one because over the past three seasons, we saw pretty much a three-sided contest for most of the tournament. Barring the first two, three or four games, it became very evident that if teams don't get their act together, the tournament goes very quickly because you just play each other twice. But you do come face-to-face in the eliminator or in a final as well. So, it's not like the longer format of the IPL. So, if they don't step up, its an issue, she said. Like, GG stepped up last season and came up to the eliminator. Before that, in the first season, UP Warriorz managed to get to the eliminator. So, it was seemingly good. DC has always been in the final before even the last game was decided. So, that was a good sign, but in this season, I wouldn't say that anybody is reaching the final without having a contest to play. It should be a keenly contested and more closely fought WPL this season, she added. DCs fast bowling department lacks the experience of previous seasons following the absence of veteran seamer Shikha Pandey and Annabel Sutherland pulling out due to personal reasons. But Anjum explained that the presence of experienced players will help DC manage things in that department. Lucy Hamilton has been doing pretty well in Australia. I think this is her first trip to India. Plus, the variety of a left-arm seamer also helps. So, where is the challenge coming for DC - how do they get Lizelle Lee as a wicket-keeper? Because I would say Chinelle Henry and Marizanne Kapp are no-brainers in the starting line-up. But then, you also have to balance out your fast bowlers. They don't have a Shikha Pandey. So, that experience that you're talking about is not there. But again, I say it's a healthy mix because Sneh Rana comes in with that experience as well in the spin-bowling department with (N Sree) Charani. But everybody cannot play, so they will need to balance out their batting along with their all-rounders, and how it comes out as a perfect eleven for the Delhi Capitals is crucial. Remember, we have a new leader in the DC team as well. So, I'm sure they've done their homework, and it's now up to putting things together in the park, she said. Anjum signed off by saying that, apart from Charani and Gujarat Giants seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam, she expects young Haryana batter Deeya Yadav to make an impact if given opportunities to play by DC. Although Kashvee Gautam is not an uncapped cricketer, she's already played for India. But now she'll be coming back after an injury, I'll be watching her performance keenly, looking at the T20 World Cup, and more such cricket coming up. Anjum signed off by saying that, apart from Charani and Gujarat Giants seam-bowling all-rounder Kashvee Gautam, she expects young Haryana batter Deeya Yadav to make an impact if given opportunities to play by DC. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I've heard a lot about this cricketer. So, I'll be keenly watching if Deeya Yadav gets an opportunity to play. Yes, I think she should be okay and be able to find a place in that playing eleven. It's about how they fit the four international players, which is more challenging as compared to adding Indian players, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
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WPL 2026: Former India Captain Anjum Chopra Feels UP Warriorz Look Like The Strongest Team
Like UP Warriorz: Former India captain Anjum Chopra believes UP Warriorz (UPW) look like the strongest team ahead of the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL), starting in Navi Mumbai on Friday. At the same time, Anjum cautioned that on-field performance will ultimately determine the winner of the competition on February 5 in Vadodara. Before last years mega auction, UPW released all players and retained uncapped Delhi batter Shweta Sehrawat. With a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, UPW have a new skipper in Meg Lanning, the most tactically astute captain in women's cricket. Apart from buying back Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Kranti Gaud, and Kiran Navgire, UPW have match-winners like Shikha Pandey, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, and Phoebe Litchfield in their ranks, as they aim to win the WPL for the first time. You would want to feel so (that all five teams are evenly matched), because obviously we've just won a 50-over World Cup and we have our Indian talent, which is doing well. Plus, new players have come in, and that confidence means every team is equally and evenly matched. Yes, in a way, they are evenly matched, as nobody's going to pick someone as a slightly weaker team or not a good team or not a champion team. Like UP Warriorz, they out-and-out look like a gun side, and they are as well. But cricket obviously is played on the park. So you'll wait for them to come up against maybe a Mumbai or a Gujarat and then see how they are shaping up. So, possibly UP on paper looks the strongest to me. But when they come onto the park, we'll see how other teams are lining up and how everybody else is also picking their playing eleven because it's going to be a nice challenge to get their balance right, Anjum told IANS in an exclusive conversation on the eve of the competitions commencement. The shake-up of their squad and rebuilding everything from scratch has lent UPW a stronger look as compared to the 2025 season, where inconsistencies, too much dependence on certain individuals, and balance issues meant they finished at the bottom of the points table. You have to probably understand what those shortcomings are that the team feels are. By putting everybody back into the auction, they said, let's start afresh. Even if we have the luxury of buying back those players that we are releasing, that's okay. But let's take a challenge of putting everyone back in the auction and from there on, pick everything that we want as a team unit. Even those match winners and especially Deepti Sharma, after a World Cup (Player of the Tournament) performance, to go back into the auction, and apart from Shweta Sehrawat getting retained, they probably felt that nothing was going right for them, and so, let's start everything afresh. How do they structure their batting lineup with India and non-India players? The way they went hard and strong for Deepti Sharma in the auction was very much evident. The fact that they said, Fine, we want our bowling with Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti there, we want more fast bowlers, showed UPWs seriousness. They went with the experience of Shikha Pandey, and even if they had to not go ahead for Alyssa Healy and try to get Meg Lanning into the line-up, it's okay. So, it's fair enough in terms of how they went in, and I think they'll be a pretty pleased lot getting into this tournament, elaborated Anjum. However, Anjum pointed to one potential weakness in the UP Warriorz setup -- their wicketkeeping options. With Alyssa no longer in the squad, the franchise appears to be considering Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield as a wicketkeeping option, a move Anjum views with some reservation. They also have the makeshift option in Shweta and a specialist choice in uncapped Shipra Giri, too. I'm not surprised if they are saying that Phoebe Litchfield can don the gloves as well. Although I think she is a great asset in the field, and if you're putting her behind the stumps, you're taking away that asset of a wonderful fielder. However, Anjum pointed to one potential weakness in the UP Warriorz setup -- their wicketkeeping options. With Alyssa no longer in the squad, the franchise appears to be considering Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield as a wicketkeeping option, a move Anjum views with some reservation. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Rest, everything else is defined for the UP Warriorz. But I would still say, if Phoebe has to keep, then the brilliance of her in the field not being there is probably a help for the batters, she concluded. Article Source: IANS
NHRC Takes Suo Motu Cognisance Amid Typhoid Cases In Gujarat's Gandhinagar
NHRC has issued a notice to Gujarat's Chief Secretary, and the commission has sought a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.
