Turned out to be the wrong decision: Nayar takes ‘complete responsibility’ for UPW’s batting order gamble

IANS | January 13, 2026 11:13 AM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 13 (IANS) Head coach Abhishek Nayar explained that UP Warriorz's batting order change was due to opposition strategies after Kiran Navgire was moved down to No. 4, admitting that sending Harleen Deol to open against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was a mistake, and "he takes full responsibility" for that.

Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket after home series against India

IANS | January 13, 2026 9:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) Australia captain Alyssa Healy on Tuesday announced she will retire from all formats of cricket following the multi-format home series against India, which concludes with the Test match at Perth's WACA Ground from March 6.

WPL 2026: The way everyone bowled and executed plans was really special to watch, says Mandhana

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:52 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana summed up her team’s dominant night by calling it “the best seat in the house” as RCB registered a comprehensive nine-wicket win with 47 balls to spare over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai.

WPL 2026: We were outplayed by RCB tonight, says UPW skipper Lanning

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:43 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning admitted that her side was comprehensively outplayed by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as the latter cruised to a nine-wicket win with 47 balls to spare in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday night.

WPL 2026: I did kinda think I will face the older ball, says RCB's Harris after a blistering 85 vs UPW

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:31 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) After playing a destructive innings of 85 off 40 deliveries and helping her team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), pull off a terrific victory by nine wickets and 47 balls remaining against UP Warriorz, Grace Harris revealed she had actually been preparing to bat in the death overs rather than face the new ball.

WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

IANS | January 12, 2026 11:15 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) A blistering opening partnership between Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana made light work of a modest chase as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) cruised to an emphatic nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) with 47 balls remaining at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai, establishing RCB’s second consecutive win in their Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign.

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

IANS | January 12, 2026 9:43 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Former captain Deepti Sharma's rescue act of unbeaten 45 and Deandra Dottin's 40 not out helped UP Warriorz Women put up a score of 143/5 in 20 overs against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

IANS | January 12, 2026 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS)The International Cricket Council (ICC) has played down concerns over Bangladesh’s participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 and has found "no specific or unmanageable risk" to the Bangladesh cricket team amid the ongoing Mustafizur Rahman situation.

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

IANS | January 12, 2026 7:26 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field against UP Warriorz in the fifth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Monday. RCB included Gautami Naik in place of Prema Rawat, as the Warriorz have fielded the same playing XI as in the last match.

Badoni is ready for international cricket, a good option for all-rounder spot: Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh

IANS | January 12, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, Jan 12 (IANS) Ayush Badoni’s coach, Sarandeep Singh, said that the all-rounder had received a much-awaited India call-up for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, and revealed that the 26-year-old is ready to play international cricket ‘right away’ given his top form across all departments.

Cricket

Turned out to be the wrong decision: Nayar takes ‘complete responsibility’ for UPW’s batting order gamble

Alyssa Healy to retire from all forms of cricket after home series against India

WPL 2026: The way everyone bowled and executed plans was really special to watch, says Mandhana

WPL 2026: We were outplayed by RCB tonight, says UPW skipper Lanning

WPL 2026: I did kinda think I will face the older ball, says RCB's Harris after a blistering 85 vs UPW

WPL 2026: Destructive Harris helps RCB go top of the table with second win

WPL 2026: Deepti, Dottin rescue act helps UP Warriorz post 143/5 against RCB

T20 World Cup 2026: ICC plays down Bangladesh's security concern amid Mustafizur Rahman row

WPL 2026: Gautami comes in for Prema as RCB elect to bowl against UPW

Badoni is ready for international cricket, a good option for all-rounder spot: Delhi coach Sarandeep Singh

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