Cricket

MI London appoint Lisa Keightley and Kieron Pollard as he

Keightley brings a vast global coaching experience and a proven championship pedigree. One of the most respected figures in women's cricket, she has led the England Women's team for three years, guided the Northern Superchargers to the 2025 Women's Hundred title and coached in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) (Sydney Thunder) and Women's Premier League (WPL) (Mumbai Indians), as per a press release.

2026-01-16T17:07:54.950900+00:00 IST

BCB to investigate claims of threats against protesting players

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has promised to investigate the threats and claims against the protesting players and the president of the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), Mohammad Mithun, who said about receiving threating calls, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2026-01-16T17:02:19.999687+00:00 IST

Vishvaraj's unbeaten 165 help Saurashtra seal place in VHT final

Saurashtra opener Vishvaraj Jadeja hammered an unbeaten 165 runs that helped his side to beat Punjab by nine wickets in the second semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26 trophy on Friday.

2026-01-16T16:45:55.969566+00:00 IST

BBL: David Warner hits ton against Sydney Sixers

Having scored his 10th T20 hundred during the Big Bash League (BBL) match against Sydney Sixers, Sydney Thunder captain and former Australian David Warner surpassed Indian great Virat Kohli to become third on the list of most centuries in T20s.

2026-01-16T16:40:46.051364+00:00 IST

WPL: Radha Yadav's superb fifty helps RCB post 182/7 vs GG

A brilliant half-century by Radha Yadav took Royal Challengers Bengaluru and took them to 182/7 in 20 overs against the Gujarat Giants in the ninth match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-16T16:34:04.985344+00:00 IST

Iyer and Bishnoi added to squad, Sundar ruled out ahead NZ T20Is

Indian All-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 21. The development was confirmed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday.

2026-01-16T16:27:11.111275+00:00 IST

VHT: Anmolpreet Singh's century powers Punjab to 291

Anmolpreet Singh's century and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh's fighting 87-run knock helped Punjab to post 291 in 50 overs against Saurashtra in the second semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 on Friday.

2026-01-16T15:01:54.667833+00:00 IST

Steve Smith surpasses Warner for most tons in BBL history

Smith achieved this milestone during his side Sydney Sixers' derby match against Sydney Thunder. He brought up his fourth BBL ton, outdoing David Warner, Ben McDermott and had laced his knock with five fours and nine sixes, getting his runs at a strike rate of 238.09.

2026-01-16T14:29:13.514895+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: GG elects to field first against RCB

Gujarat Giants have won the toss and decided to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ninth match of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-16T13:59:38.939756+00:00 IST

"I like his aggression": India U19 pacer Henil inspired by Steyn

Henil Patel ripped through the United States' batting line-up to collect magical figures of 5/16 during India's six-wicket victory in Bulawayo on Thursday. His spell provided the five-time champions, India, to start their U19 World Cup campaign on a superb note.

2026-01-16T12:28:54.687854+00:00 IST

WBBL: Alyssa Healy given lap of honour at Sydney Cricket Ground

In the WBBL, she has appeared in 129 matches, scoring 3,125 runs at an average of 25.82 and a strike rate of 133.71, with a top score of 112 not out, including five centuries and 15 fifties, while taking 60 catches and 45 stumpings.

2026-01-16T11:09:18.493321+00:00 IST

RCB proposes AI-enabled cameras for crowd management Chinnaswamy

In a formal communication to the KSCA, RCB has proposed the installation of 300 to 350 AI-enabled cameras at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, according to a release.

2026-01-16T10:05:20.210207+00:00 IST

Robin Uthappa and Aakash Chopra hail Beyond Reach Premier League

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa Chopra hailed the Beyond Reach Premier League (BRPC), which is a pan-India T10 tennis-ball cricket league, envisioned to identify, nurture and promote emerging cricketing talent from across India, while strengthening grassroots sports development.

2026-01-16T09:24:39.953904+00:00 IST

India, New Zealand arrive in Indore ahead of ODI series decider

The Indian and New Zealand cricket teams arrived in Indore on January 15 ahead of the third and final ODI between both teams, at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on January 18.

2026-01-16T08:28:14.478119+00:00 IST

“Focused on contributing”: Harleen Deol after UP Warriorz’s win

UP Warriorz secured their first victory of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a controlled performance against Mumbai Indians, restricting their opponents to 161-5 before completing the chase with 11 balls to spare.

2026-01-16T08:13:28.914868+00:00 IST

Chennai Singams register their 2nd Win of ISPL 3

Chennai Singams continued their dominant run in ISPL - T10 Season 3 with a comprehensive 38-run victory over Falcon Risers Hyderabad, registering their second consecutive win and climbing to the top of the points table.

2026-01-16T07:53:28.735178+00:00 IST

Baartman hat-trick propels Royals into SA20 season 4 playoffs

Baartman's 5/16 helped rout the Capitals for just 127, which enabled the batters to comfortably chase down the target with six wickets and 4.1 overs remaining. It was sufficient to earn the invaluable bonus point that propelled the Royals to the top of the Betway SA20 standings with 21 points.

2026-01-16T07:33:41.409107+00:00 IST

ICC to visit Bangladesh for one-on-one meeting with BCB regarding

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will travel to Bangladesh in a few days for a final one-on-one meeting with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and will then announce the decision on the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026.

2026-01-16T07:15:59.701191+00:00 IST

Tiigers of Kolkata get a crucial win over Bengaluru in ISPL

Tiigers of Kolkata registered their first win of ISPL Season 3 with a disciplined all-round performance against Bengaluru in their second league encounter at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium.

2026-01-16T06:56:07.045869+00:00 IST

“Domestic players make the difference,” says GG's Sophie Devine

Gujarat Giants' all-rounder Sophie Devine has emphasised the importance of clear communication, trust in domestic talent and leadership across experience levels as the side continues its Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign, according to a release.

2026-01-16T06:36:27.618127+00:00 IST

"SA20 is right up there with top leagues in the world": Russell

Andre Russell elaborated on his maiden experience in the SA20 tournament, playing alongside a few fellow West Indies players in the Pretoria Capitals squad and what the Caribbean players bring to the table in the leagues around the world.

2026-01-16T04:37:40.703758+00:00 IST