Bangladesh, Pakistan playing or opting out won’t matter to ICC or BCCI: Danish Kaneria

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria strongly supports the ICC’s stance of not changing the schedule, amid the BCB decision to not travel to India for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, stating if Bangladesh are opting out of the tournament, it won't make much difference, adding that "it’s not like they were going to finish in the top four."

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan smashes double ton for Mumbai against Hyderabad

IANS | January 23, 2026 1:42 PM

Hyderabad, Jan 23 (IANS) India batter Sarfaraz Khan struck a fluent double century off 206 balls for Mumbai against Hyderabad in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Friday.

WPL 2026: 'Asked girls to go out and fight hard,' says GG coach Klinger

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:22 PM

Vadodara, Jan 23 (IANS) Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger said his message for the team during the drinks break in their WPL 2026 clash against UP Warriorz was to really go out and fight hard, something which spurred them to secure a 45-run win at the BCA Stadium and move to second place in the points table.

WPL 2026: 'Batters showed little intent to stay at crease,' Mithali slams Warriorz batting after loss against GG

IANS | January 23, 2026 12:10 PM

Vadodara, Jan 23 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj has criticised UP Warriorz’s batting performance after they suffered a 45-run defeat against the Gujarat Giants in the WPL match here at BCA stadium.

Warner signs extension with BBL club Sydney Thunder

IANS | January 23, 2026 10:51 AM

Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Former Australian opener David Warner has signed a one-year extension with Sydney Thunder, the Big Bash League (BBL) club said on Friday.

Injured NZ quick Adam Milne ruled out of T20 WC; Jamieson named replacement

IANS | January 23, 2026 9:10 AM

Wellington, Jan 23 (IANS) Right-arm fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup with a torn left hamstring and will be replaced in the squad by Kyle Jamieson, New Zealand Cricket (NZC) said on Friday.

WPL 2026: Had been waiting for this spell for a long time, so it feels great, says Gayakwad after GG win

IANS | January 22, 2026 11:54 PM

Vadodara, Jan 22 (IANS) Left-arm spinner Rajeshwari Gayakwad said she was delighted to make an impact on her return to the Gujarat Giants side after being named Player of the Match in their 45-run win over UP Warriorz in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Devine, Gayakwad set up GG’s 45-run win over UPW, move to second place (ld)

IANS | January 22, 2026 11:30 PM

Vadodara, Jan 22 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) climbed from the bottom of the points table to second place in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after securing a comfortable 45-run victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Devine, Gayakwad set up GG’s comfortable win over UPW, move to second place

IANS | January 22, 2026 11:21 PM

Vadodara, Jan 22 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) climbed from the bottom of the points table to second place in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after securing a comfortable 45-run victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi in Vadodara on Thursday.

Poonawalla announces plans for making ‘strong and competitive’ bid for RCB’s ownership

IANS | January 22, 2026 10:23 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) Pharma tycoon Adar Poonawalla said he will make a ‘strong and competitive’ bid for securing the ownership of the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

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Bangladesh, Pakistan playing or opting out won’t matter to ICC or BCCI: Danish Kaneria

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz Khan smashes double ton for Mumbai against Hyderabad

WPL 2026: 'Asked girls to go out and fight hard,' says GG coach Klinger

WPL 2026: 'Batters showed little intent to stay at crease,' Mithali slams Warriorz batting after loss against GG

Warner signs extension with BBL club Sydney Thunder

Injured NZ quick Adam Milne ruled out of T20 WC; Jamieson named replacement

WPL 2026: Had been waiting for this spell for a long time, so it feels great, says Gayakwad after GG win

WPL 2026: Devine, Gayakwad set up GG’s 45-run win over UPW, move to second place (ld)

WPL 2026: Devine, Gayakwad set up GG’s comfortable win over UPW, move to second place

Poonawalla announces plans for making ‘strong and competitive’ bid for RCB’s ownership

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