1st T20I: I knew my time would come, says Sanju Samson on tough phase in career

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:12 PM

Nagpur, Jan 21 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson has reflected on his international career, missed opportunities, and return to the opening role in a video released by the BCCI on Wednesday. Samson, who was part of India’s squad for the historic T20 World Cup 2024 triumph but did not get an opportunity to play, admitted that the phase was challenging, though he remained thankful for being included in the 15-member squad.

IPL 2026: Dishant Yagnik appointed as Kolkata Knight Riders' fielding coach

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have appointed former Rajasthan wicketkeeper-batter Dishant Yagnik as their fielding coach ahead of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

'I was lucky to keep the job,' Brook admits to 'terrible mistake' after New Zealand nightclub incident

IANS | January 21, 2026 4:09 PM

Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) Harry Brook, a day before the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, has expressed his gratitude for keeping England’s white-ball captaincy after an off-field incident in New Zealand.

Kohli slips to No. 2 as Mitchell takes top spot in ODI rankings

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:55 PM

Dubai, Jan 21 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell has dethroned India stalwart Virat Kohli at the top of the men’s ODI batters’ rankings after his consecutive centuries that helped New Zealand clinch a 2-1 series win against India.

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in England ODIs; Chameera, Dhananjaya return

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:28 PM

Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka, who will resume his leadership in the 50-over format after being sacked as Sri Lanka's captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

ICC-backed ETPL unveils first three franchises owned by Waugh, Maxwell & McCullum

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:22 PM

Sydney, Jan 21 (IANS) European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Wednesday announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year.

T20 WC 2026 trophy reaches alma maters of Pandya, Kishan and Samson

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup featured the alma maters of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson in the ‘Class of 26’ series. This initiative celebrates the early careers of current World Cup players and seeks to inspire the next generation nationwide during the World Cup Trophy Tour.

PCB writes to ICC supporting Bangladesh's T20 WC venue change request: Reports

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday reportedly wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) supporting Bangladesh's stance of not wanting to play their matches in India during the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

WPL 2026: Lizelle Lee fined for code of conduct violation

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:57 PM

Vadodara, Jan 21 (IANS) Delhi Capitals opener Lizelle Lee has been fined 10 per cent of her match fees and given one demerit point for breaching the Women's Premier League (WPL) code of conduct during Tuesday's match against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium.

BCCI awaits election dates for IPL schedule; RCB, RR asked to confirm home venues within a week: Sources (Ld)

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting the Election Commission’s announcement of election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, sources told IANS, further adding that the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been asked to finalise their home venues by the end of this week.