After three successful editions, WPL 2026 set to serve as a launchpad for youngsters

IANS | December 31, 2025 4:53 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The Women’s Premier League (WPL) gained momentum in its inaugural edition in 2023 and has since become a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their talent. With the tournament now gearing up for its fourth edition, several up-and-coming cricketers from across the world will be hoping to put up remarkable performances to grab the selectors’ attention.

WPL 2026: DC will win title, Mandhana might win Orange Cap, says Chopra

IANS | December 31, 2025 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Former India opener Aakash Chopra has tipped Delhi Capitals (DC) to clinch the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) and suggested Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Smriti Mandhana could emerge as the tournament’s leading run‑scorer.

ICC Rankings: Brook becomes No. 2 Test batter, Starc inches closer to Bumrah’s top spot

IANS | December 31, 2025 3:07 PM

Dubai, Dec 31 (IANS) Harry Brook’s gritty effort at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has reshaped the Test Rankings, as the England batter moved three places to be ranked second in the latest ICC rankings, while Mitchell Starc edged closer to India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah’s top spot following a standout bowling display throughout the series.

Get an amazing feeling on listening to being leading wicket taker in T20Is, says Deepti

IANS | December 31, 2025 2:45 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) India’s off-spin bowling all-rounder Deepti Sharma said listening that she’s now the leading wicket‑taker in women’s T20Is gives her ‘an amazing feeling’, and added that her focus remains on creating breakthroughs whenever she has the ball in hand.

Vaughan urges Khawaja to retire on his own terms

IANS | December 31, 2025 1:47 PM

Sydney, Dec 31 (IANS) Former England captain Michael Vaughan has backed Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms after playing the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground, which starts on January 4.

Amanjot Kaur wins best fielder medal after India’s 5-0 T20I series over Sri Lanka

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:59 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) After India completed a commanding 5-0 T20I series win over Sri Lanka, seam-bowling all-rounder Amanjot Kaur took home the best fielder medal for her exceptional fielding.

Gulbadin, Naveen return as Afghanistan name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup squad

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:59 PM

Kabul, Dec 31 (IANS) Afghanistan have announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, to be held in India and Sri Lanka, from February 7 to March 8. Led by Rashid Khan, the squad has been strengthened by the return of experienced all-rounder Gulbadin Naib and right-arm fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who is making his comeback after recovering from a shoulder injury.

Head hopes to revive old Ashes tradition with post-series drinks in Sydney

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Australia opener Travis Head expressed hope that England and Australia will revive their tradition of meeting for a drink after the Ashes. This practice was somewhat disrupted in 2023 due to deteriorating relationships over the series.

Ex-Aussie batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

IANS | December 31, 2025 10:56 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Former Aussie batter Damien Martyn is in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis. The 54-year-old former batter, who played 67 Test matches between 1992 and 2006, reportedly fell ill on Friday and was rushed to the hospital.

5th T20I: It was about believing in ourselves that we can do it, says Harmanpreet Kaur

IANS | December 31, 2025 12:08 AM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 31 (IANS) India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur praised the effort put in by her teammates and asked them to make it a habit after the hosts whitewashed Sri Lanka 5-0, beating them in the fifth and last T20I by 15 runs in Thiruvananthapuram.

Cricket

After three successful editions, WPL 2026 set to serve as a launchpad for youngsters

WPL 2026: DC will win title, Mandhana might win Orange Cap, says Chopra

ICC Rankings: Brook becomes No. 2 Test batter, Starc inches closer to Bumrah’s top spot

Get an amazing feeling on listening to being leading wicket taker in T20Is, says Deepti

Vaughan urges Khawaja to retire on his own terms

Amanjot Kaur wins best fielder medal after India’s 5-0 T20I series over Sri Lanka

Gulbadin, Naveen return as Afghanistan name Rashid Khan-led T20 World Cup squad

Head hopes to revive old Ashes tradition with post-series drinks in Sydney

Ex-Aussie batter Damien Martyn in induced coma after meningitis diagnosis

5th T20I: It was about believing in ourselves that we can do it, says Harmanpreet Kaur

LATEST NEWS

IPL 2026: 'We showed the right attacking mindset': Patidar after RCB crush GT to reach final

IPL 2026: ‘One of those games we would like to forget’, says Gill after GT lose to RCB

Nicolas Cage reveals what influenced him for ‘Spider-Noir’

Russell Crowe defends his heated exchange in Paris

IPL 2026: RCB storm into second straight final with dominant 92-run win over GT in Qualifier 1

Rangers sign Scotland forward Lawrence Shankland from Hearts

Christopher Nolan set for complete retro at TIFF ahead of ‘The Odyssey’ debut

Hilarion Alfeyev released by Czech Republic authorities

Munich World Cup: Parth Rakesh Mane finishes seventh in first senior international final

India eyes stronger trade partnership with Canada