Squad revamp necessary to build 200-plus firepower for WPL 2027, says UPW head coach Nayar

IANS | September 28, 2026 6:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Facing a dry run of four seasons without making a significant mark in the Women's Premier League (WPL), UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar has said a thorough tactical overhaul was necessary to assemble a high-intensity batting order capable of matching the tournament's evolving 200-plus scoring standards.

WPL 2027: Every auction a fresh challenge, goal is to build top team, says MI mentor Jhulan

IANS | September 28, 2026 5:35 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Mumbai Indians bowling coach and mentor Jhulan Goswami has stated that player auctions present a unique challenge every season and added that the franchise's core objective remains assembling a top-tier squad capable of fighting for the Women's Premier League (WPL) title.

WPL 2027: Perry's availability boosts all departments, says RCB head coach Rangarajan

IANS | September 28, 2026 4:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Australia’s premier seam-bowling all-rounder Ellyse Perry's decision to make herself available for the upcoming Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 season has bolstered defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in every single department, said head coach Malolan Rangarajan.

WPL 2027: MI let go of Kamalini, RCB release Harris, DC part ways with Lee and Rana

IANS | September 28, 2026 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Two-time champions Mumbai Indians have surprisingly parted ways with promising wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini, while titleholders Royal Challengers Bengaluru have released Australia’s power-hitting batting all-rounder Grace Harris ahead of the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) season.

Tom Westley steps down as Essex captain after six years

IANS | September 28, 2026 4:30 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Tom Westley has stepped down as captain of Essex County Cricket Club after being in charge for six years, the club confirmed on Monday.

Rehab is a journey, not frustration, missing competitive action made me value it more: Sai Sudharsan

IANS | September 28, 2026 3:40 PM

Puducherry, Sep 28 (IANS) Known for his obsessive work ethic and unyielding love for spending long hours in the batting nets, India top-order batter B Sai Sudharsan has said his recent injury-enforced spell on the sidelines served as a valuable learning curve rather than a source of frustration.

Playing for numbers never works, aim is always to play for winning matches: Virat Kohli

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:58 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Talismanic India batter Virat Kohli has stated that chasing personal records can never sustain a long career in international cricket, adding that his sole focus over the years has been to steer the national team to victory from challenging situations.

Only conspiracy we see is to deprive Indian citizens of their democratic constitutional right to vote: Tharoor amid SIR row

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:53 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday said the "only conspiracy" underway was to deprive Indian citizens of their democratic and constitutional right to vote, asserting that this must be exposed and destroyed.

Playing alongside Kohli is surreal, watching him bat was unbelievable, says Prasidh

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:18 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) India fast bowler Prasidh Krishna has described teammate Virat Kohli’s brilliant unbeaten 139, giving them an eight-wicket win over the West Indies as unbelievable, while adding that playing alongside the talismanic batter gives a surreal feeling.

Rabada named in SA preliminary squad for first Test against Australia; Nortje, Ackerman called up

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:57 PM

Johannesburg, Sep 28 (IANS) Ace speedster Kagiso Rabada has been named in South Africa's preliminary 18-member Test squad for the first Test against Australia starting on October 9 in Durban.

Cricket

Squad revamp necessary to build 200-plus firepower for WPL 2027, says UPW head coach Nayar

WPL 2027: Every auction a fresh challenge, goal is to build top team, says MI mentor Jhulan

WPL 2027: Perry's availability boosts all departments, says RCB head coach Rangarajan

WPL 2027: MI let go of Kamalini, RCB release Harris, DC part ways with Lee and Rana

Tom Westley steps down as Essex captain after six years

Rehab is a journey, not frustration, missing competitive action made me value it more: Sai Sudharsan

Playing for numbers never works, aim is always to play for winning matches: Virat Kohli

Only conspiracy we see is to deprive Indian citizens of their democratic constitutional right to vote: Tharoor amid SIR row

Playing alongside Kohli is surreal, watching him bat was unbelievable, says Prasidh

Rabada named in SA preliminary squad for first Test against Australia; Nortje, Ackerman called up

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