Cummins to miss T20 WC opener; Tim David on track despite minor setback, confirms Bailey

IANS | January 19, 2026 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia’s chief selector George Bailey provided an update on Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David’s participation in the T20 World Cup, saying Test and ODI captain Cummins will miss the opener while, David will be ready for the start of the tournament, despite a setback in his recovery from a hamstring injury.

Nitish Reddy attends Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:33 PM

Ujjain, Jan 19 (IANS) India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the sacred Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple and attended the divine 4:00 am bhasma aarti on Monday, after concluding his assignment with the Indian team, who lost the three-game ODI series to New Zealand on Sunday at the Holkar Stadium in Indore.

Kohli is tied to the job of scoring runs, not to an image: Gavaskar

IANS | January 19, 2026 12:14 PM

Indore, Jan 19 (IANS) Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes Virat Kohli’s greatest strength lies in his ability to remain unshackled by expectations and play purely according to the situation after the talismanic batter scored a century in the third ODI against New Zealand.

Beardman, Edwards named in Australia's squad for Pakistan T20ls

IANS | January 19, 2026 9:38 AM

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IANS) Australia have announced a squad for the T20I series against Pakistan, starting on January 31 in Lahore, with Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards included in the 17-player touring group following their performance in the Big Bash League.