Cricket

WPL: Naik's brilliant 73 powers RCB to 178/6 against GG

RCB needs to defend 179 runs to seal their fifth win in a row.

2026-01-19T15:55:10.954019+00:00 IST

Ashwin calls Mitchell a "brainy cricketer" after heroics in India

Mitchell had an ODI series against India in Indian conditions to remember, as his two back-to-back centuries helped the Kiwis bounce back from the loss in the first ODI to seal the other two matches and get their first-ever ODI series win in India after first playing there in 1988. The series has essentially sealed Mitchell's reputation as another 'India bully', which stars like Steve Smith, Joe Root, Travis Head, Jesse Ryder earned across in their best formats over the years. Four of Mitchell's nine ODI tons have come against India and his century count against India is second-most by a Kiwi batter against Men in Blue, next to Nathan Astle (five). In three ODIs, Mitchell scored 352 runs in three matches at an average of 176.00, with two centuries and a fifty.

2026-01-19T15:44:54.967874+00:00 IST

Ashwin urges Jadeja to "experiment" as ODI woes continue

Since the ICC Champions Trophy title win last year, Jadeja has endured a rough patch with just one wicket in six ODIs at an average of 298 and an economy rate of 6.2. With the bat, he has made 99 runs in five innings at an average of 24.75 with a best score of 32, but his strike rate has dipped to 88.39, which is not a great number for someone assigned a role of finishing things well for his team with a bat in hand.

2026-01-19T14:24:06.119661+00:00 IST

SA20: Season 4 playoff destiny at stake as PR host JSK

JSK have a straight shootout with the Royals. A victory will send them through to the playoffs, setting up a rematch with the Royals in the Eliminator at Centurion on Thursday

2026-01-19T14:17:49.068645+00:00 IST

Ashwin terms India's cricket "soft" during series vs NZ

It was a historic occasion for a Michael Bracewell-led Kiwis, deprived of several of their key players, as Daryl Mitchell, Jayden Lennox, Glenn Phillips and Kristian Clarke delivered fine performances, helping NZ bounce back after a loss in the first ODI to secure the other two ODIs.

2026-01-19T14:01:30.425804+00:00 IST

Gujarat Giants win toss, choose to bowl first against RCB

Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner won the toss and opted to bowl first against the Smriti Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 12th match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, on Monday.

2026-01-19T13:51:33.556794+00:00 IST

Warriorz League Finale concludes in Lucknow, 'Be Yourself' win

The finale ceremony was graced by Leena Johri, Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Government of Uttar Pradesh. In the College category, 'Be Yourself', led by Captain Aradhya Shukla, secured the championship title, with 'Ayurvedic Hurricane', captained by Fiza, finishing as runners-up. In the Corporate category, 'Dominos Warriors', under Captain Sumit Yadav, emerged as winners, while 'Master Blaster', led by Ashish, claimed the runners-up position, as per a press release from UP Warriorz.

2026-01-19T13:02:57.470023+00:00 IST

Steve Smith says “ship has sailed” for major T20I tournaments

The star Aussie batter Steve Smith expressed his aspirations of featuring in a T20I for Australia in the Olympics, but admitted that playing for his country in big T20I tournaments may not be possible anymore, saying "that ship has sailed," according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-19T12:58:35.166430+00:00 IST

Bailey gives fitness updates on Cummins, Hazlewood, David

Cummins, who came after a long back injury layoff during the third Ashes Test in Adelaide and took six wickets in the series-sealing match, did not feature for four of five Ashes Tests, opting to miss the latter part of the series in order to keep his legs fresh for the T20 World Cup, even though he looked in excellent shape and form at Adelaide. Hazlewood missed the entirety of the marquee series, having hurt his right hamstring in November during Sheffield Shield action, while David's hamstring strain, the most recent injury concern, cut short his Big Bash League (BBL) stint with Hobart Hurricanes.

2026-01-19T11:56:44.858979+00:00 IST

Rob designs UPW' special shirt dedicated to girl education

The jersey was worn for the initiative, which is a part of Warriorz' ongoing partnership with 'Educate Girls', a grassroots organisation working across underserved communities to improve access to education for girls. Harun Robert, aka 'Rob', a visual artist who appeared on the popular art-and-craft show 'MAD' back in the 2000s, designed the jersey.

2026-01-19T11:35:12.391728+00:00 IST

Pathan hails Kohli as India's best ODI batter

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan lauded the star batter Virat Kohli after his 54th ODI century in the third and final ODI of the recently-concluded three-match series against New Zealand on Sunday at Indore's Holkar Stadium, and called Kohli India's best ODI batter.

2026-01-19T11:28:27.212053+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli's coach Rajkumar Sharma applauds his hundred

While India failed to seal the ODI series win against New Zealand, Kohli slammed a valiant century, offering the Men in Blue and fans some hope and setting several records and milestones.

2026-01-19T09:34:57.066752+00:00 IST

Irfan Pathan speaks on Nitish Reddy

Reddy had a decent outing in the third and final against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday, with the bat he slammed 53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes and stitched an important partnership with Virat Kohli of 88 runs, however, his efforts went in vain as Kiwi's defeated India by 41 runs.

2026-01-19T09:17:09.065798+00:00 IST

ICC gives ultimatum to BCB

If the BCB refuses to send its team to India, the ICC is likely to name a replacement, and, as per the current rankings, it could be Scotland. The T20 World Cup will kick off on February 7.

2026-01-19T08:25:06.854811+00:00 IST

Donovan Ferreira’s T20 WC participation doubtful due to injury

South African allrounder Donovan Ferreira's participation in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is doubtful after the Proteas cricketer injured his shoulder during the ongoing SA20 and has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-19T07:54:18.121223+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra speaks on Rohit Sharma's performance in NZ series 

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that Indian skipper Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Rohit Sharma's lack of runs let the team down in the third and final ODI against New Zealand.

2026-01-19T07:38:58.593124+00:00 IST

First edition of Devika Premier League wraps up in Udhampur

The first edition of the Devika Premier League concluded with a match between Feria Super Kings and Chandi Tigers. Jammu and Kashmir's Sports Minister, Satish Sharma, presided as the chief guest at the final of the tournament.

2026-01-19T07:19:51.767354+00:00 IST

Sunil Gavaskar lauds Virat Kohli's mindset

Legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar praises India's star batter Virat Kohli's mindset, saying he's not tied to an image and focuses on scoring runs.

2026-01-19T06:45:52.135158+00:00 IST

SA20: Sunrisers secure qualifier 1 spot

Sunrisers Eastern Cape delivered a commanding performance that not only secured the two-time champions' place at the top of the SA20 table but also dashed MI Cape Town's Season 4 Playoffs aspirations, edging them out by seven wickets in a thrilling contest at St George's Park on Sunday.

2026-01-19T06:04:48.356440+00:00 IST

Australia name 17-member squad for T20I series against Pakistan

Australia on Monday announced a 17-member squad for their three-match T20I series against Pakistan, scheduled to be played in Lahore later this month, as part of their preparations for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.

2026-01-19T04:37:04.561075+00:00 IST

Kohli spotted at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Airport

Hours after India's defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI, star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli arrived at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, on Monday.

2026-01-19T03:20:05.952484+00:00 IST