WPL 2026: Seen a few players get out in the 90s, so didn’t want to replicate that, says Sciver-Brunt

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:58 PM

Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt expressed her delight after becoming the first one to score a century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) through an unbeaten 57-ball century, guiding Mumbai Indians to a formidable 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Monday.

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt slams tournament’s first century as MI post 199/4

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:34 PM

Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Batting all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt etched her name into the record books by becoming the first batter to score a century in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), as she guided Mumbai Indians to a commanding 199/4 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara on Monday.

Scotland had hypothetical plans in place for T20 WC participation, says Lindblade

IANS | January 26, 2026 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Since the time Scotland were confirmed to replace Bangladesh in the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, Cricket Scotland have been working around the clock to zero in on a 15-member squad and make a late scramble to secure visas and reach India in the next seven days.

Proud of the character shown by players, says BCA chief Harsh Vardhan after historic Ranji Plate triumph

IANS | January 26, 2026 8:40 PM

Patna, Jan 26 (IANS) The Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) president Harsh Vardhan on Monday hailed the players for their tremendous mental strength, resilience, and character throughout the Ranji Trophy after Bihar clinched the Plate Group title with an emphatic 568-run victory over Manipur in the final.

WPL 2026: Can take a lot of confidence from how I have gone in whole tournament, says Bell

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:50 PM

Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fast bowler Lauren Bell said she is focused on taking a lot of confidence in terms of how she has gone in the entire tournament so far. Lauren has taken nine wickets in six games so far at an economy rate of 5.75 and has been a force to reckon with in power-play.

WPL 2026: Kerr replaces injured Carey for MI as unchanged RCB elect to bowl first

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:25 PM

Vadodara, Jan 26 (IANS) Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Amelia Kerr has come in for injured seam-bowling all-rounder Nicola Carey in the Mumbai Indians line-up, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the 2026 WPL clash at the BCA Stadium on Monday.

5th T20I: Will Sanju Samson get a home-ground lifeline against New Zealand?

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:08 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 26 (IANS) All eyes in the state capital in Kerala will be focused on the Greenfield Stadium, which hosts the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday with the spotlight firmly fixed on one man — Sanju Samson.

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after PCB chief Naqvi meets PM Sharif (Lead)

IANS | January 26, 2026 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.

Don Bradman’s 1947 Baggy Green fetches 460,000 dollars at Gold Coast auction

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:57 PM

Gold Coast, Jan 26 (IANS) A prized Baggy Green cap once worn by Australian cricket icon Sir Don Bradman has been sold for an extraordinary 460,000 Australian dollars (approx Rs 2.92 crore) at an auction on the Gold Coast on Monday, setting a new benchmark for a cap belonging to one of the most celebrated batters of the game.

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after Naqvi meets PM Sharif

IANS | January 26, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The Pakistan government has given a go-ahead to the national team to play against India in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup in Colombo, sources said, adding that the decision was arrived at after a meeting between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Monday.

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WPL 2026: Seen a few players get out in the 90s, so didn’t want to replicate that, says Sciver-Brunt

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt slams tournament’s first century as MI post 199/4

Scotland had hypothetical plans in place for T20 WC participation, says Lindblade

Proud of the character shown by players, says BCA chief Harsh Vardhan after historic Ranji Plate triumph

WPL 2026: Can take a lot of confidence from how I have gone in whole tournament, says Bell

WPL 2026: Kerr replaces injured Carey for MI as unchanged RCB elect to bowl first

5th T20I: Will Sanju Samson get a home-ground lifeline against New Zealand?

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after PCB chief Naqvi meets PM Sharif (Lead)

Don Bradman’s 1947 Baggy Green fetches 460,000 dollars at Gold Coast auction

T20 WC: ‘Pakistan will play India match but..’ Sources after Naqvi meets PM Sharif

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