IPL 2026: Miller will likely be among the three most expensive players, opines Bangar

IANS | December 14, 2025 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has identified several marquee players who are expected to attract intense bidding from franchises looking to address key gaps in their squads, as the build-up to the IPL 2026 auction gathers pace. Among them, South African veteran David Miller has emerged as one of the most sought-after names, with Bangar predicting a fierce contest between franchises.

India maintain 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup

IANS | December 14, 2025 12:58 PM

Dubai, Dec 14 (IANS) As India and Pakistan once again faced each other on the cricket field, this time during the U19 Men's Asia Cup, India skipper Ayush Mhatre stuck to the 'no handshake' policy in the group stage fixture against their arch-rivals here at the ICC Academy Ground on Sunday.

IPL 2026: Pathan believes KKR will target Green in auction as a ‘like-for-like replacement’ of Russell

IANS | December 14, 2025 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan said that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will go big for Cameron Green at the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to fill in the void in the team created by Andre Russell, who announced his retirement, calling the Aussie all-rounder a ‘like-for-like’ replacement for the Caribbean batter.

Green calls IPL auction listing manager’s ‘stuff-up’, says he’s ‘good to bowl’

IANS | December 14, 2025 11:28 AM

Adelaide, Dec 14 (IANS) Australia all-rounder Cameron Green has played down speculation over his classification for the IPL 2026 auction, clarifying that his listing as a batter rather than an all-rounder was due to an error by his manager, not a strategic move.

What I meant was five intense training sessions: McCullum on his ‘over-prepared’ remark on Gabba loss

IANS | December 14, 2025 10:53 AM

Adelaide, Dec 14 (IANS) England head coach Brendon McCullum clarified his “over-prepared” remark following the team’s defeat in the Gabba Test, saying he was referring to the five intense training sessions the side undertook.

3rd T20I: South Africa are ‘pretty clear’ on Men’s T20 World Cup lineup, says Conrad

IANS | December 13, 2025 9:59 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 13 (IANS) South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad said any adjustments in the Proteas’ buildup to the Men’s T20 World Cup will be aimed at managing the workload of players instead of doubts over their roles, adding that the think tank is ‘pretty clear’ on their line-up for the mega event.

U19 Asia Cup: Openers help Bangladesh secure thrilling three-wicket win over Afghanistan

IANS | December 13, 2025 8:56 PM

Dubai, Dec 13 (IANS) Openers Rifat Beg and Zawad Abrar hit half-centuries each and helped Bangladesh edge Afghanistan by three wickets in their Group B clash of the Men’s U19 Asia Cup at The ICC Academy in Dubai on Saturday.

3rd T20I: If you are mentally strong, you can do well at any number, says Tilak Varma

IANS | December 13, 2025 7:45 PM

Dharamsala, Dec 13 (IANS) Ahead of the third T20I against South Africa, India’s left-handed batter Tilak Varma said being mentally strong allows a batter to succeed at any position in the batting order. India’s batting flexibility left everyone puzzled when Axar Patel was sent out to bat at number three in a chase of 214 in New Chandigarh.

U19 Asia Cup: Seneviratne’s five-for powers Sri Lanka to big win over Nepal

IANS | December 13, 2025 6:34 PM

Dubai, Dec 13 (IANS) Sethmika Seneviratne’s five-wicket haul set up Sri Lanka’s emphatic eight-wicket win over Nepal in their Group B clash of the Men’s Under-19 Asia Cup at The Sevens Stadium on Saturday.

WBBL 2025: Lizelle Lee scripts history as Hobart Hurricanes lift maiden title

IANS | December 13, 2025 6:07 PM

Hobart, Dec 13 (IANS) Lizelle Lee produced a commanding performance to steer Hobart Hurricanes to their first-ever Women’s Big Bash League title, dismantling Perth Scorchers in a one-sided final with a thunderous, unbeaten half-century.

Cricket

IPL 2026: Miller will likely be among the three most expensive players, opines Bangar

India maintain 'no handshake' policy against Pakistan in U19 Asia Cup

IPL 2026: Pathan believes KKR will target Green in auction as a ‘like-for-like replacement’ of Russell

Green calls IPL auction listing manager’s ‘stuff-up’, says he’s ‘good to bowl’

What I meant was five intense training sessions: McCullum on his ‘over-prepared’ remark on Gabba loss

3rd T20I: South Africa are ‘pretty clear’ on Men’s T20 World Cup lineup, says Conrad

U19 Asia Cup: Openers help Bangladesh secure thrilling three-wicket win over Afghanistan

3rd T20I: If you are mentally strong, you can do well at any number, says Tilak Varma

U19 Asia Cup: Seneviratne’s five-for powers Sri Lanka to big win over Nepal

WBBL 2025: Lizelle Lee scripts history as Hobart Hurricanes lift maiden title

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