WPL 2026: Harris hails 'opposites attract' opening partnership with Mandhana ahead of title clash

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s big-hitting all-rounder Grace Harris said her contrasting personality with skipper Smriti Mandhana has been key to their successful opening partnership as the team prepares for the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, set to happen at BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026 Eliminator: DC ask GG to bat as both teams bank on unchanged XI

IANS | February 3, 2026 7:19 PM

Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in the crucial Eliminator tie of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi). With both sides heading into the contest with an unchanged XI from their previous game, the winner will go on to face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final on Thursday.

WPL 2026: Season-opening win over MI gave a lot of confidence, says RCB’s Nadine de Klerk

IANS | February 3, 2026 6:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Big-hitting all-rounder Nadine de Klerk has pointed to the WPL 2026 opening match, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by three wickets, as the catalyst for the franchise believing that this could be a special season for them.

MCC announces new edition of Laws of Cricket for 2026, effective from Oct 1

IANS | February 3, 2026 5:55 PM

London, Feb 3 (IANS) The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is set to amend the Laws of Cricket by allowing a wider range of bats, a move aimed at easing the financial burden on amateur players as the cost of traditional English willow continues to rise.

Umm-e-Hani replaces injured Rameen in Pakistan women’s white ball squads for SA tour

IANS | February 3, 2026 5:53 PM

Karachi, Feb 3 (IANS) The Pakistan women’s national selection committee has named off-spinning all-rounder Umm-e-Hani as a replacement for the injured Rameen Shamim in the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming tour of South Africa, which will commence on February 10.

Chahal picks Kishan-less India XIs for T20 WC opener against USA

IANS | February 3, 2026 3:38 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has picked his playing XI for India's opening match of the T20 World Cup 2026 against the USA, which will be played on Saturday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, leaving out Ishan Kishan, who was in great form during the recently concluded New Zealand series.

Bangladesh women gain big in T20I rankings after unbeaten run at T20 WC Qualifier

IANS | February 3, 2026 2:35 PM

Dubai, Feb 3 (IANS) After their unbeaten run at the recent ICC Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier, Bangladesh's players gained big on the latest ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings.

'My effort to win matches for my country will always continue': Rohit on being honoured with Padma Shri

IANS | February 3, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has expressed his gratitude after being conferred with the Padma Shri, one of the country’s highest civilian honours, calling it a special moment for him and his family and stating that he will continue to win matches for India.

Hazlewood’s trying his best to be in T20 WC about halfway through: Cummins

IANS | February 3, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) As Australian fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood is racing the clock to feature in the T20 World Cup at some stage, fellow pacer Pat Cummins stated that the right-armer is trying his best to return "about halfway through" the tournament.

ICC, PCB open 'back-channel talks' after Pakistan boycott India match in T20 WC: Report

IANS | February 3, 2026 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 3 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup group match against India has reportedly prompted "back-channel talks" between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board amid concerns over potential financial fallout.

Cricket

WPL 2026: Harris hails 'opposites attract' opening partnership with Mandhana ahead of title clash

WPL 2026 Eliminator: DC ask GG to bat as both teams bank on unchanged XI

WPL 2026: Season-opening win over MI gave a lot of confidence, says RCB’s Nadine de Klerk

MCC announces new edition of Laws of Cricket for 2026, effective from Oct 1

Umm-e-Hani replaces injured Rameen in Pakistan women’s white ball squads for SA tour

Chahal picks Kishan-less India XIs for T20 WC opener against USA

Bangladesh women gain big in T20I rankings after unbeaten run at T20 WC Qualifier

'My effort to win matches for my country will always continue': Rohit on being honoured with Padma Shri

Hazlewood’s trying his best to be in T20 WC about halfway through: Cummins

ICC, PCB open 'back-channel talks' after Pakistan boycott India match in T20 WC: Report

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