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.

IPL schedule awaits election dates; RCB, RR told to finalise home venues in a week: BCCI sources

IANS | January 21, 2026 12:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) sources told IANS that the board is waiting for the Election Commission's to announce the election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League.

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.

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

IPL schedule awaits election dates; RCB, RR told to finalise home venues in a week: BCCI sources

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

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