WPL 2026: January 14-15 matches to be played behind closed doors due to civic polls

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:11 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 matches scheduled for January 14 and 15 at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, will be conducted behind closed doors, without spectators, due to elections for the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), the civic body for Mumbai, and Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) in the state.

WPL 2026: Wareham's unbeaten 43, late fireworks from Fulmali help GG post 192/5 against MI

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:55 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Georgia Wareham's unbeaten 43 and late fireworks by Bharti Fulmali (36 not out off 15 balls) helped Gujarat Giants post 192/5 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians in the sixth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

MI London signs up trio of Surrey superstars for new era of The Hundred

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:14 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Reigning champions MI London have signed up three of the best T20 players in England -- Sam Curran, Will Jacks in the men's team, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge in their women's team -- for their newly re-branded teams in The Hundred.

WPL 2026: Injured Anushka Sharma to miss action for 'short period', inform Gujarat Giants

IANS | January 13, 2026 8:24 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Gujarat Giants confirmed that Anushka Sharma, who was out from Tuesday's action against the Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, has "sustained a minor injury" and will be out of action for a shorter period.

Men's T20 World Cup: Four Pakistani-origin US cricketers denied visa to travel to India: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:36 PM

Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Four Pakistani-origin cricketers, who were picked to be part of the United States team, have been denied visas to visit India, which now threatens their participation in next month’s Twenty20 World Cup, a news report claimed on Tuesday.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians elect to bowl as Ayushi Soni debuts for Gujarat Giants

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:28 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in the sixth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday.

‘You have to keep yourself ready’, KL Rahul gives life lesson to budding cricketers

IANS | January 13, 2026 7:00 PM

Vadodara, Jan 13 (IANS) Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul was seen sharing his wisdom and experience with a group of young cricketers during Team India’s training session in Vadodara, where the Men in Blue registered a four-wicket win against New Zealand in the first match of the ongoing ODI Series.

Former ECB chief executive David Collier passes away aged 70

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:25 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Former England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chief executive David Collier passed away on Tuesday, aged 70.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab, Vidarbha outclass MP and Delhi to reach semifinals

IANS | January 13, 2026 6:16 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 13 (IANS) Punjab and Vidarbha sealed their spots in the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 with commanding quarterfinal victories over Madhya Pradesh and Delhi in their respective matches on Tuesday.

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan appoint Toby Radford as batting coach

IANS | January 13, 2026 4:48 PM

Kabul, Jan 13 (IANS) Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has strengthened its coaching staff ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 by appointing Toby Radford as the national team’s batting coach for the marquee tournament, which begins on February 7 in the subcontinent.

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WPL 2026: January 14-15 matches to be played behind closed doors due to civic polls

WPL 2026: Wareham's unbeaten 43, late fireworks from Fulmali help GG post 192/5 against MI

MI London signs up trio of Surrey superstars for new era of The Hundred

WPL 2026: Injured Anushka Sharma to miss action for 'short period', inform Gujarat Giants

Men's T20 World Cup: Four Pakistani-origin US cricketers denied visa to travel to India: Report

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians elect to bowl as Ayushi Soni debuts for Gujarat Giants

‘You have to keep yourself ready’, KL Rahul gives life lesson to budding cricketers

Former ECB chief executive David Collier passes away aged 70

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Punjab, Vidarbha outclass MP and Delhi to reach semifinals

T20 WC 2026: Afghanistan appoint Toby Radford as batting coach

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