WPL: 'Important to strike right balance between training and time off,' says RCB head coach ahead of final

IANS | January 30, 2026 2:47 PM

Vadodara, Jan 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan said managing the balance between preparation and time off will be crucial ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) final, after his side secured direct qualification with a dominant league-stage campaign, which ended with an eight-wicket victory against UP Warriorz.

WPL 2026: 'It's great to be back to winning ways,' says De Klerk after RCB beat UP

IANS | January 30, 2026 12:45 PM

Vadodara, Jan 30 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru's premier all-rounder Nadine De Klerk said that the magnificent eight-wicket win against UP Warriorz, which came after two losses, will boost the team's morale ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 (WPL) final, which will be played on February 5 at the BCA stadium.

NZ add Sears in T20 WC squad as travelling reserve

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:56 AM

Wellington, Jan 30 (IANS) Pace-bowler Ben Sears will join the New Zealand squad as a travelling reserve for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka, NZC said on Friday.

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha confirms he will bat No. 3 in T20 WC

IANS | January 30, 2026 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) As Pakistan provided hints to a new-look top six during the first T20I against Australia, captain Salman Ali Agha has confirmed he will bat at No. 3 for the side during the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Virat Kohli's Instagram account reinstated after brief disappearance

IANS | January 30, 2026 9:30 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's official Instagram account was reinstated on Friday morning, following a brief disappearance that left fans baffled and buzzing online.

Virat Kohli’s Insta account mystery: Fans baffled as profile vanishes online

IANS | January 30, 2026 2:20 AM

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli sent social media into a tailspin on Thursday night after his official Instagram account suddenly became inaccessible, leaving millions of fans wondering whether the profile was deleted, deactivated, or temporarily suspended.

WPL 2026: Happy I’ve gone back to some older patterns, seems to be working, says RCB’s Grace Harris

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:57 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) All-rounder Grace Harris said that going back to ‘some older patterns’ with her batting has worked out for her and proved useful after she produced a decisive all-round performance to power Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) into the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 as RCB cruised to an eight-wicket win over UP Warriorz in Vadodara on Thursday.

WPL 2026: We kept saying we’re just one win away from final, says Mandhana as RCB storm into final

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:39 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana revealed that her message to the team ahead of their crucial clash against UP Warriorz (UPW) was no different from the one delivered in their previous games, a reminder that they were “just one win away from the final.” That clarity of purpose paid rich dividends on Thursday as RCB cruised to an eight-wicket victory, becoming the first team to qualify for the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 in Vadodara.

WPL 2026: Credit to Grace & RCB, unfortunately, we didn’t put our best foot forward, says skipper Lanning after UPW’s loss

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:18 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) UP Warriorz's skipper Meg Lanning expressed disappointment after her side lost a crucial encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight wickets on Thursday as the 2024 champions sealed their place in the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) final at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara.

WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB into final with dominant win over UPW

IANS | January 29, 2026 11:06 PM

Vadodara, Jan 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) became the first team to book a place in the final of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after cruising to an eight-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) at the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Thursday.

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WPL: 'Important to strike right balance between training and time off,' says RCB head coach ahead of final

WPL 2026: 'It's great to be back to winning ways,' says De Klerk after RCB beat UP

NZ add Sears in T20 WC squad as travelling reserve

Pakistan skipper Salman Agha confirms he will bat No. 3 in T20 WC

Virat Kohli's Instagram account reinstated after brief disappearance

Virat Kohli’s Insta account mystery: Fans baffled as profile vanishes online

WPL 2026: Happy I’ve gone back to some older patterns, seems to be working, says RCB’s Grace Harris

WPL 2026: We kept saying we’re just one win away from final, says Mandhana as RCB storm into final

WPL 2026: Credit to Grace & RCB, unfortunately, we didn’t put our best foot forward, says skipper Lanning after UPW’s loss

WPL 2026: Harris, Mandhana power RCB into final with dominant win over UPW

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