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WPL 2026: Meg Lanning named UP Warriorz captain | Cricket News

Meg Lanning (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images) MUMBAI: Former Australian skipper Meg Lanning was on Sunday named the captain of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League beginning January 9.The legendary Australian was the captain of Delhi Capitals for the first three editions of the competition, having led them to each of the summit […]

Why is Hugo Ekitike missing Liverpool’s clash against Fulham? Arne Slot provides injury update

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has revealed the reason behind star striker Hugo Ekitike’s absence from the squad for their Premier League clash against Fulham on Sunday (January 4). The decision raised concerns ahead of a crucial showdown with leaders Arsenal. Hugo Ekitike’s injury and impact on the squad The French forward, who has been […]

Bangladesh Asks ICC to Move T20 World Cup Matches From India Citing Security Threats

A major controversy is brewing in the world of cricket, as reported by India Today. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move all of its T20 World Cup matches out of India, citing ‘security threats to some of their players’. This development follows the recent controversy where […]

Sarfaraz Khan’s fitness concerns leaves Mumbai’s knockout push in Vijay Hazare Trophy at risk: Report

Mumbai’s road to the knockout stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy has become increasingly complicated following a heavy defeat to Maharashtra and emerging fitness concerns around Sarfaraz Khan, according to a report. After winning their first four matches convincingly, Mumbai entered the clash against Maharashtra knowing that an outright win would all but seal qualification. […]

‘Only after Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma retire … ‘: R Ashwin makes bold Ruturaj Gaikwad claim after India’s ODI squad snub | Cricket News

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again on the outside, looking in. The young batter scored a fine hundred against South Africa in the recent series. Many felt it should have helped his case. But when India announced their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand on Saturday, Ruturaj’s […]

First time in 138 years: Australia break tradition by fielding no spinner in SCG Test | Cricket News

Across the first four Tests of the series, spinners claimed just nine wickets, accounting for only a fraction of the total overs bowled. (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Australia created an unwanted slice of history by naming a Test XI without a specialist spinner for a match at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with skipper Steve Smith […]

Brendon McCullum looks ‘for answers’ during AUS vs ENG Ashes Test before Sydney rain halts play; ‘caught red-handed’

Just as England kept looking for answers during the first three Tests in the ongoing Ashes series, head coach Brendon McCullum met with a similar fate on the first day of the fifth and final Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Sunday. The incident was caught on camera during the 39th […]

Joe Root closes on Sachin Tendulkar after 2nd fifty in Ashes 2025-26; England fight hard at SCG after top-order failure

Joe Root closed in on legendary Sachin Tendulkar after the former England captain reached his 67th fifty in the longest format on Day 1 of the fifth an final Ashes 2025-26 Test against Australia on Sunday. Opting to bat first, England were in complete disarray, losing their top three with just 57 runs on board […]

England 208/3 in 44.0 Overs | Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Score: Joe Root, Harry Brook frustrate Australia with 100-run partnership

Australia vs England 5th Ashes Test Live Cricket Score: Joe Root and Harry Brook staged a steady recovery after England lost three wickets in a torrid opening session of the fifth and final Ashes Test against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday. At lunch, Root was unbeaten on 31 and Brook on 23 […]

Watch: Sydney Cricket Ground pays special tribute to Bondi attack vctims ahead of final Ashes Test

The Sydney Cricket Ground stood still ahead of the final Ashes Test as cricket made way for remembrance, unity and gratitude. Before a ball was bowled, the iconic venue paid a moving tribute to the victims of last month’s Bondi attack, honouring both those who lost their lives and the ordinary people who displayed extraordinary […]