WPL 2026: Gautami targets statement performances for RCB after whirlwind journey

Niharika Raina | January 18, 2026 3:15 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Gautami Naik's path to the Women's Premier League (WPL) has been rapid and challenging. The 27-year-old batting all-rounder worked through several state teams and domestic cricket hardships before achieving her dream of participating in the league by playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against UP Warriorz in Navi Mumbai on January 12.

‘Want to go out to an ICC event and win that’: Prasidh Krishna on long-term goal with Team India

IANS | January 18, 2026 3:11 PM

Indore, Jan 18 (IANS) India seamer Prasidh Krishna reflected on his long-term goals with the Men in Blue, now that he has become a regular in the side, and said that he aims to make it to the team for an ICC tournament (World Cups) and contribute to the team’s championship-winning success.

WPL 2026: RCB’s Prathyoosha Kumar ready to embrace playing for intent over survival

Niharika Raina | January 18, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Prathyoosha Kumar said her aim from WPL 2026 is to embrace a mindset of playing for intent over survival. Prathyoosha was signed for Rs 10 lakh by RCB for the 2026 season, and has been methodically preparing for the step up from years of playing domestic cricket for Karnataka.

PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders register dominant 6-3 win over Dangal Warriors

IANS | January 18, 2026 1:52 PM

Noida, Jan 18 (IANS) Haryana Thunders maintained their perfect start to the Pro Wrestling League 2026 with a commanding 6–3 win over Delhi Dangal Warriors in Match 5 at the Noida Indoor Stadium on Saturday.

WPL 2026: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet,’ says Sayali Satghare on maiden RCB outing

IANS | January 18, 2026 1:34 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Sayali Satghare made her dream debut for the team as she clinched three crucial wickets against Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday in the team’s eight-wicket victory.

WPL 2026: ‘Really special to get that opportunity and be out there,’ says DC’s Lucy Hamilton on debut

IANS | January 18, 2026 1:21 PM

Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) 19-year-old Lucy Hamilton said that getting her Women’s Premier League (WPL) debut cap from the Delhi Capitals was "really special" and her aim heading into the game was to stay calm, back her strengths, and do the best that she can for the team.

Aqil Khan Obaid replaces Hafieezullah Zadran in Afghanistan’s U19 squad

IANS | January 18, 2026 12:40 PM

Windhoek, Jan 18 (IANS) Right-hand batter Aqil Khan Obaid has replaced Hafieezullah Zadran in Afghanistan’s U19 World Cup squad after the latter was ruled out of the tournament owing to a wrist fracture that he sustained during the team’s campaign opener against South Africa.

WPL 2026: They’ve basically qualified, couldn’t ask for a better start, says Kate Cross on RCB’s form

IANS | January 18, 2026 11:40 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are in red-hot form in the 2026 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL), and the team’s former pacer Kate Cross believes that they’re just moments away from qualifying for the playoffs heading into the Vadodara leg of the tournament.

'Showed the maturity he's got, really brilliant’: Mhatre on Sooryavanshi’s match-winning knock vs BAN U19

IANS | January 18, 2026 11:12 AM

Bulawayo, Jan 18 (IANS) India’s U-19 captain Ayush Mhatre commended his team’s star hitter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for demonstrating professionalism, highlighting how he managed the high-pressure situation with confidence. The 14-year-old played a vital role for India by scoring 72 off 67, helping his side beat Bangladesh at the ICC Under-19 Men's Cricket World Cup on Saturday.

‘Got the benefit of being an all-rounder,’ says Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up

IANS | January 18, 2026 10:38 AM

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) Delhi cricketer Ayush Badoni believes that his decision to take up bowling a couple of years ago transformed him into an all-rounder, which helped him earn his maiden India call-up. The 26-year-old was added to India’s ODI squad for the ongoing three-game series against New Zealand after Washington Sundar was ruled out due to an injury after the first ODI.

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WPL 2026: Gautami targets statement performances for RCB after whirlwind journey

‘Want to go out to an ICC event and win that’: Prasidh Krishna on long-term goal with Team India

WPL 2026: RCB’s Prathyoosha Kumar ready to embrace playing for intent over survival

PWL 2026: Haryana Thunders register dominant 6-3 win over Dangal Warriors

WPL 2026: ‘It hasn’t sunk in yet,’ says Sayali Satghare on maiden RCB outing

WPL 2026: ‘Really special to get that opportunity and be out there,’ says DC’s Lucy Hamilton on debut

Aqil Khan Obaid replaces Hafieezullah Zadran in Afghanistan’s U19 squad

WPL 2026: They’ve basically qualified, couldn’t ask for a better start, says Kate Cross on RCB’s form

'Showed the maturity he's got, really brilliant’: Mhatre on Sooryavanshi’s match-winning knock vs BAN U19

‘Got the benefit of being an all-rounder,’ says Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up

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