ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan gains 32 spots, Saim Ayub becomes No. 1 all-rounder

IANS | February 4, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has jumped 32 positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I batter rankings after an impressive comeback series against New Zealand, where the left-handed player scored 207 runs in just three matches, which also includes his maiden T20I century.

BATC: India women crush Myanmar 5-0 in opener

IANS | February 4, 2026 4:56 PM

Qingdao, Feb 4 (IANS) Defending champions India women began their Badminton Asia Team Championship campaign in commanding fashion, registering a dominant 5-0 victory over Myanmar in their Group Y opener at the Qingdao Conson Gymnasium on Wednesday.

Sam Curran pretty happy with ‘flexible’ role in the team

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:17 PM

Pallekele, Feb 4 (IANS) England all-rounder Sam Curran has reiterated his comfort with a fluid role in the national side, a trait that has become increasingly valuable as the team builds momentum ahead of the T20 World Cup. Curran’s adaptability was a defining feature of England’s recent 3–0 T20I series sweep over Sri Lanka, where his contributions with both bat and ball proved decisive across varying conditions.

‘Absolutely brilliant show’: Ganguly hails DC’s performance after they march into fourth straight WPL final

IANS | February 4, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Delhi Capitals clinched a seven-wicket win against the Gujarat Giants on Tuesday to seal their spot in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final for the fourth consecutive time in as many editions of the tournament, and former India captain and DC's Director of Cricket Sourav Ganguly hailed the team’s efforts by dropping a comment on all-rounder Marizanne Kapp’s social media post.

'One of the most dangerous teams': Dhoni on India’s T20 WC squad

IANS | February 4, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni expressed confidence in the Indian team's prospects for the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, highlighting that they possess the right combination of experience, skill, and balance to perform well in a high-pressure tournament.