Gujarat giants post 207/4 in WPL match two against UP Warrirorz
Gujarat Giants put up a massive 207/4 against UP Warriorz, led by captain Ashleigh Gardner’s 65 and a vital 103-run stand with debutant Anushka Sharma (44). After an aggressive start by Sophie Devine, late cameos from Georgia Wareham and Bharti Fulmali ensured a strong finish. Sophie Ecclestone (2/32) was the pick of the UPW bowlers
10 January,2026 06:22 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | ANIShreyas Iyer escapes dog bite scare days before ODI return
Shreyas Iyer narrowly avoided a dog bite while interacting with fans at an airport. The scare occurred just days before his expected return to international cricket. Iyer has received fitness clearance after recovering from a spleen injury and is set to rejoin the Indian squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11.
10 January,2026 05:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentJemimah Rodrigues confident as new Delhi Capitals captain in WPL 2026
India’s Jemimah Rodrigues takes over as captain of Delhi Capitals for WPL 2026, aiming to build on her domestic leadership experience and the franchise’s strong legacy. Jemimah discussed her leadership role at Delhi Capitals on Jiohotstar, recognising Lanning’s enduring influence
10 January,2026 02:12 PM IST | Navi Mumbai | IANSNicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana lift MI to 154 after early blows vs RCB
Late-order fireworks from Nicola Carey and Sajeevan Sajana helped Mumbai Indians recover from a shaky start against RCB in the WPL-4 opener at DY Patil Stadium. However, Sajana and left-hander Carey shouldered the responsibility well, stitching a vital 82-run stand off just 49 balls. At the time of going to press, RCB were 82-5 in 11.4 overs
10 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh MayureWPL 4 opener sees fans travel miles to watch Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana
Ajay Patil and his friend Chetan Bachaav, part of a group of 24 MI fans who travelled here from Nashik to watch their favourite cricketers, were excited to witness the WPL-4 opener.
10 January,2026 08:27 AM IST | Navi Mumbai | Subodh MayureVirat Kohli, Rohit Sharma hit top gear in nets ahead of New Zealand ODI series
The ODI series starting here on Sunday will be followed by a long T20I season, which includes a five-match series against the Kiwis, the T20 World Cup, and then the Indian Premier League
10 January,2026 08:13 AM IST | Vadodara | PTIBCB official’s “Indian agent” remark on Tamim sparks backlash
Bangladesh Cricket Board functionary slams former skipper for urging board to prioritise country’s cricket future before deciding on T20 World Cup after Mustafizur’s IPL ouster; remark draws backlash from current and ex-players
10 January,2026 08:12 AM IST | Dhaka | PTINadine de Klerk's unbeaten half-century helps RCB to begin campaign with victory
Premier all-rounder Nadine de Klerk played a match-winning knock of an unbeaten 63 runs off 44 deliveries. Her knock was laced with seven boundaries and two maximums. Arundhati Reddy also scored 20 runs in 25 balls, with the help of two boundaries
09 January,2026 11:41 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWPL 2026: RCB bowlers restrict MI to 154 runs in Navi Mumbai
Opening the innings for the "Paltan", Amelia Kerr departed early on just four runs in 15 balls. Fellow opening batswoman Gunalan Kamalini accumulated 32 runs off 28 deliveries, which was laced with five boundaries
09 January,2026 09:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana wins toss, opts to bowl first in Navi Mumbai
After winning the toss, RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana said that, considering the dew factor, she opted to bowl first in the WPL 2026 opening match. Nadine De Klerk, Grace Harris, Lauren Bell, and Linsey Smith will be the team's four overseas players for this game
09 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentVijay Hazare Trophy: Ruturaj Gaikwad scripts history in List-A cricket
09 January,2026 07:44 PM ISTBBL: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne likely to feature in event
Smith, who had torched an unbeaten 121 runs against Perth Scorchers and another half-century in his three-match stint last season, will be available for the Sixers' final three regular-season fixtures
09 January,2026 09:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWPL 2026: Here's the full schedule, dates, venues, and more
The Women’s Premier League 2026 begins on Friday with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game
09 January,2026 08:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentTamim Iqbal speaks about Bangladesh's participation amid Mustafizur Rahman's row
Bangladesh are scheduled to open their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign on February 7 against the two-time champions West Indies at Eden Gardens in Kolkata
09 January,2026 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentFather’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices
Team India captain Rohit Sharma opened up about his emotional journey to cricketing success, crediting his parents—especially his father—for the sacrifices they made to help him reach the top. Speaking from the heart, Rohit recalled the intense years of grinding through Under-19 cricket, Ranji Trophy, Duleep Trophy, and Irani Trophy before finally making it to the Indian team. He shared how his father stood by him through every struggle, watching closely as his career unfolded. Interestingly, Rohit revealed that while his world record 264 in ODI cricket barely got a reaction from his father, it was his red-ball cricket achievements that truly made his father proud