Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in England ODIs; Chameera, Dhananjaya return

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:28 PM

Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka, who will resume his leadership in the 50-over format after being sacked as Sri Lanka's captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

T20 WC 2026 trophy reaches alma maters of Pandya, Kishan and Samson

IANS | January 21, 2026 2:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup featured the alma maters of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson in the ‘Class of 26’ series. This initiative celebrates the early careers of current World Cup players and seeks to inspire the next generation nationwide during the World Cup Trophy Tour.

WPL 2026: Lizelle Lee fined for code of conduct violation

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:57 PM

Vadodara, Jan 21 (IANS) Delhi Capitals opener Lizelle Lee has been fined 10 per cent of her match fees and given one demerit point for breaching the Women's Premier League (WPL) code of conduct during Tuesday's match against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium.

BCCI awaits election dates for IPL schedule; RCB, RR asked to confirm home venues within a week: Sources (Ld)

IANS | January 21, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting the Election Commission’s announcement of election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, sources told IANS, further adding that the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been asked to finalise their home venues by the end of this week.

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.