Cricket

Gill sweats it out in nets ahead of 1st NZ ODI at Vadodara

Indian skipper Shubman Gill started practice in the nets ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand at Vadodara, taking place on Sunday.

2026-01-09T13:37:26.008536+00:00 IST

WPL: RCB wins toss, otps to field in tournament opener against MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to field first against the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) in the opening match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Friday, in Navi Mumbai.

2026-01-09T13:36:03.237766+00:00 IST

"We've got a balanced squad...": UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning

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, as per a press release from UP Warriorz.

2026-01-09T13:19:11.379103+00:00 IST

Marriott Bonvoy roped in as official accommodation partner by ICC

The deal unites the world of cricket with the world of memorable travel stays and experiences. With a combined footprint of more than 450 properties in the markets where ICC events are held, Marriott will host teams, fans and members travelling domestically and internationally for the games. Fans travelling to attend ICC events will be able to stay at Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of hotels across the world and when they purchase official travel packages with ICC Travel and Tours.

2026-01-09T12:53:45.653827+00:00 IST

Ex-Bangladesh batter Tamim called "Indian agent" by BCB director

Amid the uncertainty of Bangladesh visiting India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, former men's team captain Tamim said that the BCB should look to resolve the issue at hand via dialogue, keeping the country's cricketing interests and future at the forefront. Tamim made this statement on the sidelines of the trophy-unveiling ceremony of the Zia Inter-University Cricket Tournament at the City Club ground on Thursday.

2026-01-09T12:37:17.860468+00:00 IST

Kevin Pietersen suggest a coaching change in England's team

Following head coach Brendon McCullum's England losing the Ashes 4-1 against Australia, former Three Lions legend Kevin Pietersen suggested a coaching change in England's cricket team, urging to bring back Andy Flower.

2026-01-09T12:08:14.166418+00:00 IST

Smith, Labuschagne among major Aussie stars available for BBL

As per ESPNCricinfo, a huge chunk of the Ashes 'class of 2025/26' would switch from Test whites to coloured jerseys of their respective teams, with Mitchell Starc also returning to the competition for the first time in 11 years for the Sydney Sixers. However, explosive batter Travis Head would be skipping the competition.

2026-01-09T11:38:38.942249+00:00 IST

Gaikwad becomes batter with highest average in List A cricket

Maharashtra's Ruturaj Gaikwad has made history by becoming the batter with the highest average in List A cricket, days after being dropped from India's ODI squad for the upcoming New Zealand series.

2026-01-09T11:09:57.370191+00:00 IST

Tamim Iqbal opens up on Bangladesh's participation in T20 WC

Amid the uncertainty of Bangladesh visiting India for the upcoming T20 World Cup, former men's team captain Tamim Iqbal said that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) should look to resolve the issue at hand via dialogue, keeping the country's cricketing interests and future at the forefront.

2026-01-09T07:31:04.169003+00:00 IST

Du Plessis and Vince shine before lightning abandons SA20 match

Joburg Super Kings moved to joint top of the SA20 2025-26 table with Sunrisers Eastern Cape after their clash against Paarl Royals at the Wanderers on Thursday evening was abandoned due to inclement weather.

2026-01-09T07:28:07.359452+00:00 IST

Sourav Ganguly, Aksha Kamboj rally Tiigers of Kolkata for ISPL

Former ISPL champions Tiigers of Kolkata are gearing up for a strong Season 3 campaign as they undergo an intense high-performance pre-season programme across Mumbai and Surat, combining match simulations, skill-specific drills, and team bonding sessions ahead of the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) 2026, according to a release.

2026-01-09T05:07:09.400004+00:00 IST

“Novelty of ICC championships is wearing off”: Robin Uthappa

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who is currently in South Africa for his commentary duties in the ongoing SA20 season, said that the frequent scheduling of ICC tournaments has reduced their novelty and value for fans and viewers. He argued that ICC championships should be spaced out in such a manner that they retain significance for players and audiences alike.

2026-01-09T03:26:40.056766+00:00 IST

Robin Uthappa hails SA20 as “second-best” T20 league after IPL

Former Indian cricketer Robin Uthappa, who is currently in South Africa for his commentating duties in the ongoing SA20 season four, hailed the South African T20 league and rated it as the "second-best" after India's IPL. He added that SA20 would play a crucial role in helping South Africa flourish on the global cricketing stage.

2026-01-09T02:43:59.178655+00:00 IST

Uthappa speaks on T20 WC 2007 India-Pakistan memories in Durban

Uthappa was speaking to the media in Durban on the sidelines of SA20, the same place where the India-Pakistan group-stage clash at the T20 WC took place in 2007. During that match, Robin top-scored for India with a brilliant 39-ball fifty, taking India to 141/9. After the match ended in a tie, a 'bowl out' was held to decide the winner, where the players were supposed to bowl and hit at stumps without any batters occupying the crease. Uthappa had also featured in the bowl out, successfully hitting the stumps and celebrating it by bowing down to the crowd while moving around in a circular way.

2026-01-08T19:10:01.742309+00:00 IST

Gaikwad slams century, equals record for most in 100 in VHT

After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in the tournament's history, both having 15 each.

2026-01-08T18:21:48.511829+00:00 IST

Kevin Pietersen lambasts England team for Ashes series loss

Following England's 4-1 Ashes series loss to Australia, former Three Lions batter Kevin Pietersen came hard at the current batch of cricketers, saying that apart from players like skipper Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer, all-rounder Jacob Bethell and Harry Brook "with a brain", the team does not look good enough to compete against top Test teams like Australia and India.

2026-01-08T18:17:35.051219+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli sweats it out in nets ahead of 1st NZ ODI at Vadodara

The three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting from Sunday at Vadodara, will mark the return of Virat to the Indian team. Now an exclusively ODI player, Virat had secured the 'Player of the Series' award against South Africa in December for scoring 302 runs in three matches at an average of 151.00, with two back-to-back centuries and a fifty.

2026-01-08T17:42:48.914410+00:00 IST

"Often seen it in football match...": Rohit on T20 WC celebration

Rohit ended India's 11-year trophy drought. After the heartbreak of losing the 50-over World Cup final to Australia at Ahmedabad after a 10-match win streak during the 2023 edition of 50-over World Cup, the 'Hitman' lifted the sorrow and burden experienced by cricketers and fans alike over more than a decade by leading the team from the front to a T20 WC title, beating South Africa in a thriller by seven runs. It was performances from Virat Kohli (76), Hardik Pandya (3/20), Jasprit Bumrah (2/18) and Arshdeep Singh (2/20) which played a massive role in the triumph at Barbados.

2026-01-08T17:33:11.499168+00:00 IST

"Not satisfied with this one World Cup": Harmanpreet Kaur

It will be a clash of India's World Cup-winning captain, Harmanpreet, and vice-captain Smriti as two-time champion MI takes on 2024 champions RCB in the WPL season four opener on Friday at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium.

2026-01-08T17:23:08.297919+00:00 IST

Shreyas receives clearance to join Team India for home NZ ODIs

Indian middle-order batting star Shreyas Iyer has received clearance to join the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting from January 11 onwards, reported ESPNCricinfo on Thursday.

2026-01-08T17:12:37.025178+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma ruled out of first three T20s against Kiwi's

India is scheduled to play the Black Caps in three ODIs and five T20Is. Varma is only a part of India's T20I squad. The ODI series starting on January 11 will mark the beginning of the series; the T20 series will kick off on January 21.

2026-01-08T16:15:47.065793+00:00 IST