ODI World Cup win has given us a lot of motivation to get better, says Jemimah Rodrigues

IANS | May 22, 2026 6:09 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India batter Jemimah Rodrigues said the team’s triumph at the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup last year has given the squad fresh motivation to improve further, describing the hunger for success as ‘like an addiction.’ India go into the competition, to be played from June 12 to July 5 in England, on the back of winning the Women’s ODI World Cup on home soil last year.

Ireland name Balbirnie-led squad for Test against NZ, Stirling, Little out with injuries

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:59 PM

Dublin, May 22 (IANS) Cricket Ireland has announced a squad led by Andrew Balbirnie to take the field when they host New Zealand for a one-off Test match at Stormont, Belfast, from May 27 to 30. Balbirnie is all set to lead the side for the 10th time in the longer format.

The three editions that I've seen WPL grow, it's been outstanding, says Muzumdar

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:38 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has played a ‘massive part’ in the overall development of women’s sport in the country ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, to be played in England from June 12 to July 5.

Process and success mantra are the same; we keep working hard every day, says Muzumdar

IANS | May 22, 2026 5:20 PM

Bengaluru, May 22 (IANS) India women’s head coach Amol Muzumdar said the team’s approach ahead of the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup remains unchanged, adding that the process and success mantra is the same and that players and support staff continue to work hard every day with honesty and ‘genuineness.’

T20 Mumbai League trophy tour ignites excitement among fans

IANS | May 22, 2026 4:26 PM

Mumbai, May 22 (IANS) The countdown to the new season of the T20 Mumbai League and the inaugural T20 Mumbai Women’s League gathered pace on Friday as the official trophy tour commenced, igniting excitement among cricket fans across the city.

Govt is working in 'mission' mode: CM Samrat Choudhary backs the idea of Bihar franchise in IPL

IANS | May 22, 2026 3:19 PM

Patna, May 22 (IANS) Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed support for the idea of forming an Indian Premier League (IPL) team representing Bihar, stating that the government is working in “mission mode” to strengthen cricket infrastructure and opportunities for young players in the state.

Zimbabwe to host Bangladesh for multi-format bilateral series in June-July

IANS | May 22, 2026 2:41 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Zimbabwe will host Bangladesh for a multi-format bilateral series in June and July, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC) said on Friday. The tour will comprise one Test, three ODIs and as many T20I matches.

IPL 2026: 'We're not thinking about being top four or two, but keeping things simple', says Rashid

IANS | May 22, 2026 2:36 PM

Ahmedabad, May 22 (IANS) Gujarat Titans’ leg‑spin bowling all-rounder Rashid Khan said defending a total as high as 230 inevitably invites aggression from opposition batters, stressing that his focus remained on making it ‘super hard and tougher’ for them to find boundaries by sticking to the right line and length.

IPL 2026: CSK haven't managed to shift the needle in terms of top-fourteams, says Mukund

IANS | May 22, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has described Chennai Super Kings’ campaign in IPL 2026 as ‘a very average season’, adding that the five‑time champions only managed wins against lower‑ranked sides and failed to challenge the higher‑ranked teams.

'We’ll try to put best foot forward and carry winning momentum into Qualifier': DK ahead of SRH clash

IANS | May 22, 2026 2:22 PM

Hyderabad, May 22 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting coach and mentor Dinesh Karthik said the team remains hungry for improvement despite already qualifying for the IPL 2026 playoffs, stressing that momentum heading into the knockout stage remains crucial ahead of Friday’s final league clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Cricket

ODI World Cup win has given us a lot of motivation to get better, says Jemimah Rodrigues

Ireland name Balbirnie-led squad for Test against NZ, Stirling, Little out with injuries

The three editions that I've seen WPL grow, it's been outstanding, says Muzumdar

Process and success mantra are the same; we keep working hard every day, says Muzumdar

T20 Mumbai League trophy tour ignites excitement among fans

Govt is working in 'mission' mode: CM Samrat Choudhary backs the idea of Bihar franchise in IPL

Zimbabwe to host Bangladesh for multi-format bilateral series in June-July

IPL 2026: 'We're not thinking about being top four or two, but keeping things simple', says Rashid

IPL 2026: CSK haven't managed to shift the needle in terms of top-fourteams, says Mukund

'We’ll try to put best foot forward and carry winning momentum into Qualifier': DK ahead of SRH clash

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