BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

IANS | January 9, 2026 6:58 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia met with the head of BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). VVS Laxman and discussed the roadmap for the centre's future course. The meeting, held at the BCCI headquarters at the Stadium, was also attended by other BCCI office-bearers, including President Mithun Manhas and vice-president Rajeev Shukla.

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning era kicks off as UP Warriorz gear up for season opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 5:34 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) UP Warriorz begin their WPL 2026 campaign with their season opener against Gujarat Giants on Saturday at the DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, looking to start strong under newly appointed captain Meg Lanning and head coach Abhishek Nayar.

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

IANS | January 9, 2026 3:46 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) A blockbuster start awaits the Women’s Premier League 2026 as defending champions Mumbai Indians clash with 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match at the DY Patil Stadium on Friday.

WPL 2026: 'I manifested that MI would pick me back,' says Sanskriti Gupta

Niharika Raina | January 9, 2026 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) When auctioneer’s hammer fell in the WPL 2026 mega auction last year, it confirmed Mumbai Indians (MI) bid to successfully re-acquire their off-spin bowling all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta for the upcoming season starting this evening at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) condoled the passing of the former Ranji player from Mizoram, K. Lalremruata, who died after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday.

'I will be cheering for you': Ellyse Perry sends heartfelt message to RCB ahead of WPL 2026

IANS | January 9, 2026 2:06 PM

Mumbai, Jan 9 (IANS) Australia's premier all-rounder and Royal Challengers Bengaluru top-notch player Ellyse Perry made her presence felt ahead of the team's opening match in WPL 2026 against the Mumbai Indians at the DY Patil Stadium. Perry, who has withdrawn from the tournament citing personal reasons, sent a heartfelt video message to the fans and the team on Friday morning.

Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:27 PM

Dhaka, Jan 9 (IANS) Bangladesh cricketers could soon be forced to switch bat sponsors after leading Indian sports manufacturer SG decided not to continue its association, amid escalating cricketing and diplomatic tensions between the two neighbouring nations.

CA confirms participation of seven members of Ashes-winning Australia squad in BBL 15

IANS | January 9, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Cricket Australia on Friday confirmed that the ongoing BBL 15 will receive an influx of talent, with multiple members of Australia’s Ashes-winning Test squad returning to action starting Saturday.

New Zealand's Vellore-born spinner Adithya Ashok relishes prospect of bowling to Kohli, Rohit

IANS | January 8, 2026 10:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) New Zealand’s Vellore-born leg-spinner Adithya Ashok says he is excited to test his bowling against India batting greats Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the upcoming three-game ODI series starting in Vadodara on Sunday.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants is better balanced but face selection dilemmas, says Anjum Chopra

IANS | January 8, 2026 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Gujarat Giants (GG) appear more competitive heading into the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, but they need to solve dilemmas around their overseas players and opening combination, said former India captain Anjum Chopra.

Cricket

BCCI secretary meets VVS Laxman, discusses CoE, future plans

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning era kicks off as UP Warriorz gear up for season opener

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana set the tone ahead of MI vs RCB opener

WPL 2026: 'I manifested that MI would pick me back,' says Sanskriti Gupta

BCCI mourns the passing of Mizoram cricketer K Lalremruata

'I will be cheering for you': Ellyse Perry sends heartfelt message to RCB ahead of WPL 2026

Bangladesh cricketers to lose SG sponsorship amid Mustafizur row

CA confirms participation of seven members of Ashes-winning Australia squad in BBL 15

New Zealand's Vellore-born spinner Adithya Ashok relishes prospect of bowling to Kohli, Rohit

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants is better balanced but face selection dilemmas, says Anjum Chopra

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