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.

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.

WPL 2026: Just got a few boundary balls, sometimes it's just your day, says Harleen

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:55 PM

Navi Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Harleen Deol said she was relieved to help UP Warriorz get their first win of the 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season, saying that her getting a few boundary balls from the Mumbai Indians bowlers meant she knew this could be her day to make big runs in Match 8 at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.