Goa, Dec 31 (IANS) As the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League approaches, Delhi Capitals have started their preparations with a rigorous pre-season training camp in Goa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) approaches the 2026 season, the previous finalists, Shrachi Bengal Tigers and Hyderabad Toofans, are getting ready to begin their campaigns confidently, each featuring a mix of seasoned players and emerging talent.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The organisers of the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) have announced that player auctions will be held on January 3. The league has also revealed the names of the six franchises that will compete in PWL 2026, returning to action after a six-year hiatus.
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.
Mumbai, Dec 31 (IANS) Olympic Champion Andre De Grasse has been named International Event Ambassador for the 21st edition of the Mumbai Marathon, a World Athletics Gold Label Race, set to take place on January 18.
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.
