WPL 2026: Different people keep standing up, which is a huge positive, says Devine on Gujarat Giants' performance

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:44 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Gujarat Giants' all-rounder Sophie Devine admitted her side had fallen short in the field in their narrow loss to defending champions Mumbai Indians, but has drawn encouragement from the fact that different people are standing up to perform for the side, which she thinks is a ‘huge positive’.

WPL 2026: Shivani handed debut as GG elect to bowl first against unbeaten RCB

IANS | January 16, 2026 7:31 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Shivani Singh has been handed her debut in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 as Gujarat Giants (GG) won the toss and elected to bowl first against the unbeaten Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a clash at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Friday.

Sunrisers Eastern Cape's culture key to their success in SA20: Boucher

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) The remarkable team culture, instilled by coach Adrian Birrell, has been instrumental in Sunrisers Eastern Cape (SEC) becoming the first team to reach the playoffs of the ongoing SA20, said former South Africa captain and coach Mark Boucher.

KL Rahul visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

IANS | January 16, 2026 4:30 PM

Ujjain, Jan 16 (IANS) Ahead of the decisive third ODI against New Zealand, Indian wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva before the series decider at Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

U19 World Cup: Henil Patel credits Steyn's aggression for his match-winning spell vs USA

IANS | January 16, 2026 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India U19 pacer Henil Patel credited former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn as his inspiration behind his match-winning performance against the USA at the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.

ICC to send a delegation to Bangladesh amid T20 WC venue change row

IANS | January 16, 2026 12:53 PM

Dhaka, Jan 16 (IANS) In a bid to resolve the ongoing impasse over Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to send a delegation to Bangladesh for in-person discussions ahead of the tournament scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal appoints Ian Harvey as bowling consultant

IANS | January 16, 2026 12:11 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 16 (IANS) In a significant boost ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, Nepal have strengthened their coaching staff by appointing former Australia seamer Ian Harvey as their bowling consultant for the tournament to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.

India is a very tough team to beat, especially at home: Dinesh Karthik

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:52 AM

Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik believes defending champions India remain a formidable force heading into the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing the team’s depth, attacking approach and strong record in home conditions.

WPL 2026: Harleen Deol's inning against Mumbai was a statement from her, says Deep Dasgupta

IANS | January 16, 2026 10:17 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Former India wicketkeeper Deep Dasgupta, labeled Harleen Deol’s measured 64 as “not just an innings, but as a statement” as UP Warriorz registered their first win of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a composed chase against Mumbai Indians.

WPL 2026: Harleen is second best Indian batter after Harmanpreet, says UP Warriorz head coach Nayar

IANS | January 16, 2026 9:54 AM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 16 (IANS) UP Warriorz Head coach Abhishek Nayar praised Harleen Deol for her magnificent half-century against Mumbai Indians and credited her as second best Indian batter after Harmanpreet Kaur.

Cricket

WPL 2026: Different people keep standing up, which is a huge positive, says Devine on Gujarat Giants' performance

WPL 2026: Shivani handed debut as GG elect to bowl first against unbeaten RCB

Sunrisers Eastern Cape's culture key to their success in SA20: Boucher

KL Rahul visits Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain ahead of IND vs NZ 3rd ODI

U19 World Cup: Henil Patel credits Steyn's aggression for his match-winning spell vs USA

ICC to send a delegation to Bangladesh amid T20 WC venue change row

T20 World Cup 2026: Nepal appoints Ian Harvey as bowling consultant

India is a very tough team to beat, especially at home: Dinesh Karthik

WPL 2026: Harleen Deol's inning against Mumbai was a statement from her, says Deep Dasgupta

WPL 2026: Harleen is second best Indian batter after Harmanpreet, says UP Warriorz head coach Nayar

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