Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) Harry Brook, a day before the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, has expressed his gratitude for keeping England’s white-ball captaincy after an off-field incident in New Zealand.
Dubai, Jan 21 (IANS) Daryl Mitchell has dethroned India stalwart Virat Kohli at the top of the men’s ODI batters’ rankings after his consecutive centuries that helped New Zealand clinch a 2-1 series win against India.
Colombo, Jan 21 (IANS) The Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) announced a 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against England, which begins on Thursday. The team will be led by Charith Asalanka, who will resume his leadership in the 50-over format after being sacked as Sri Lanka's captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
Sydney, Jan 21 (IANS) European T20 Premier League (ETPL), officially sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), on Wednesday announced Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Belfast as the first franchise cities to join the competition, which is scheduled to begin at the end of August this year.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup featured the alma maters of Hardik Pandya, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson in the ‘Class of 26’ series. This initiative celebrates the early careers of current World Cup players and seeks to inspire the next generation nationwide during the World Cup Trophy Tour.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday reportedly wrote to the International Cricket Council (ICC) supporting Bangladesh's stance of not wanting to play their matches in India during the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.
Vadodara, Jan 21 (IANS) Delhi Capitals opener Lizelle Lee has been fined 10 per cent of her match fees and given one demerit point for breaching the Women's Premier League (WPL) code of conduct during Tuesday's match against defending champions Mumbai Indians at the BCA Stadium.
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaiting the Election Commission’s announcement of election dates before finalising the schedule for the 2026 season of the Indian Premier League, sources told IANS, further adding that the Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been asked to finalise their home venues by the end of this week.
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) In a bid to complete a career Grand Slam, world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz battled back from a break down in a thrilling 78-minute opening set against Yannick Hanfmann to record his second straight-sets victory at the Australian Open here on Wednesday.
Melbourne, Jan 21 (IANS) Coco Gauff smoothly advanced to the third round of the women’s singles at the 2026 Australian Open, demonstrating an assertive performance on Wednesday at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne Park.
