No info on Scotland being approached as replacement; ICC to decide what’s best for cricket: BCCI sources amid T20 WC crisis

IANS | January 21, 2026 12:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) As the International Cricket Council (ICC) is expected to make a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the 2026 men’s T20 World Cup on Wednesday, BCCI sources said they have no information about Scotland being approached as a replacement if Bangladesh refuses to travel to India, adding that the global governing body “will decide what it deems best for cricket”.

Good to see Jemimah play her natural game on tough wicket: Mithali

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:09 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Former India captain Mithali Raj lauded Delhi Capitals’ recent win against Mumbai Indians and highlighted skipper Jemimah Rodrigues’ composed, match-winning knock under pressure while also assessing the tough road ahead for MI against an in-form Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

ICC chair Jay Shah meets Africa Cricket Association leaders in Windhoek; attends U19 WC match

IANS | January 21, 2026 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) International Cricket Council (ICC) chair Jay Shah met with leaders of the Africa Cricket Association in Windhoek and emphasised the ICC's commitment to expanding cricket across Africa.

WPL 2026: Rodrigues credits 'legend' Kapp's exceptional bowling for Delhi Capitals' win

IANS | January 21, 2026 12:14 AM

Vadodara, Jan 21 (IANS) After leading her team, Delhi Capitals, to the second victory of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a commanding half-century, captain Jemimah Rodrigues praised Marizanne Kapp's outstanding Power-play spell that set the tone for their victory over Mumbai Indians.

WPL 2026: We were about 20 runs short with the bat, says MI skipper Kaur after third straight defeat

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:58 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (IANS) Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur admitted that her side was 20 runs short after slumping to their third straight defeat as Delhi Capitals thrashed them by seven wickets in Vadodara. Kaur pointed to continued Power-play execution issues with both bat and ball as a key factor in their defeat.

WPL 2026: Skipper Rodrigues holds nerve as Delhi Capitals revive campaign with seven-wicket win

IANS | January 20, 2026 11:42 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (IANS) Skipper Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 51 after brilliant opening batting from wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee (46) helped Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

WPL 2026: Still very much in competition, says coach Klinger as Gujarat Giants expect a strong finish in playoff race

IANS | January 20, 2026 10:42 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (IANS) After two wins and three losses, including one at home in Vadodara, Adani Sportsline-owned Gujarat Giants will go all out in their final three matches of the WPL 2026 as they fancy their chances of making the playoffs at Kotambi Stadium.

MP, AP, Karnataka, and Odisha reach semis at Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026

IANS | January 20, 2026 9:46 PM

Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) Defending champions Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and hosts Odisha made it to the semifinals of the Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026 with commanding performances in the quarterfinals on Day 5 of the elite competition.

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt's fighting knock of 65 propels MI to 154/5 against DC

IANS | January 20, 2026 9:35 PM

Vadodara, Jan 20 (IANS) An unbeaten 65 by all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's (41) guided Mumbai Indians to 154/5 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Tuesday.

Tilak, Washington report to BCCI CoE in bid to regain full fitness for T20 World Cup

IANS | January 20, 2026 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India players Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar have checked into the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru in a bid to regain full fitness ahead of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup starting on February 7.

Cricket

No info on Scotland being approached as replacement; ICC to decide what’s best for cricket: BCCI sources amid T20 WC crisis

Good to see Jemimah play her natural game on tough wicket: Mithali

ICC chair Jay Shah meets Africa Cricket Association leaders in Windhoek; attends U19 WC match

WPL 2026: Rodrigues credits 'legend' Kapp's exceptional bowling for Delhi Capitals' win

WPL 2026: We were about 20 runs short with the bat, says MI skipper Kaur after third straight defeat

WPL 2026: Skipper Rodrigues holds nerve as Delhi Capitals revive campaign with seven-wicket win

WPL 2026: Still very much in competition, says coach Klinger as Gujarat Giants expect a strong finish in playoff race

MP, AP, Karnataka, and Odisha reach semis at Women’s National Cricket Tournament for the Blind 2026

WPL 2026: Nat Sciver-Brunt's fighting knock of 65 propels MI to 154/5 against DC

Tilak, Washington report to BCCI CoE in bid to regain full fitness for T20 World Cup

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