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WPL 2025: Sophie Devine stars as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs

WPL 2025: Sophie Devine stars as Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 45 runs

The Giants then produced a collective bowling show to bundle out the Warriorz for a paltry 108 in 17.3 overs, snapping a three-match losing streak and returning to winning ways

T20 WC 2026: Pietersen feels THIS player will be impactful for South Africa

Kevin Pietersen explained a SA20 match scenario in which Brevis helped his team, Pretoria Capitals, come out of a difficult situation

22 January,2026 10:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

T20 World Cup 2026: Ravi Shastri counts on THIS player for Team India's success

The T20 World Cup 2026 is set to kick off from February 7. Team India is placed in Group A along with the teams such as Namibia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, and the United States of America (USA)

22 January,2026 08:18 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Vaibhav Suryavanshi shines again: 14-year-old breaks records at U-19 World Cup

Fourteen-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi continued his dream run at the ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026, smashing a record-breaking fifty against Bangladesh in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. His counter-attacking 72 steadied India after an early collapse and underlined his rise as a youth cricket prodigy

22 January,2026 08:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

WPL 2026: Meg Lanning wins toss, elects to bowl first against Gujarat Giants

After winning the toss, UPW captain Lanning stated that it would be nice if her team managed to put Gujarat under early pressure, considering the dew already present at the venue. She also said that having a few days off was nice and that all the players in the squad are coming together well

22 January,2026 07:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Ravichandran Ashwin speaks about Suryakumar Yadav's 32-run knock in Nagpur

Ravichandran Ashwin noticed that Suryakumar looked in good touch and said this will be a big positive for the batsman. He also feels that Team India's management is backing all-rounder Shivam Dube to be handy with the ball as well

22 January,2026 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

‘We won’t play in India…’, says Bangladesh Cricket Board chief

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rejected BCB's request to move its World Cup matches out of India. The T20 World Cup 2026, set to kick off from February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka

22 January,2026 07:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

'I try to enjoy every game...': Arshdeep Singh after victory in Nagpur

During the match, opening batsman Abhishek Sharma delivered a blistering knock. Facing just 35 deliveries, he smashed 84 runs, with the help of five boundaries and eight maximums. After the victory, Team India's pacer Arshdeep Singh said that he tries to enjoy the game

22 January,2026 04:29 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Abhishek Sharma shakes, rattles and rolls Kiwis over

Opener Sharma’s blistering 35-ball 84 powers India to massive 238-7 before Varun Chakravarthy’s 2-37 helps the hosts overwhelm NZ by 48 runs in opening T20I at Nagpur; Glenn Phillips’s 78 off 40 deliveries goes in vain

22 January,2026 09:29 AM IST | Nagpur | Agencies

Giles Shield: Centurions Anuj, Anup help Dnyandeep dominate SVIS

Support from openers Atharv Kale, who contributed a steady 50 off 126 balls, and Neil Naik’s  useful 38 off 95 deliveries ensured the scoring rate remained healthy without the batters taking any unnecessary risks.

22 January,2026 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Rufus Vedanayagam

Former Aussie captain believes Europe is cricket’s next frontier

The inaugural ETPL marks a significant step for the game in a region long considered underdeveloped in cricketing terms. “To me, Europe is the last frontier of cricket, and that’s why I’m involved," said Waugh

22 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI

Ranji Trophy | 'Looking forward to doing well against Siraj': Mumbai’s Mulani

Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani, who is Mumbai’s leading wicket-taker with 28 scalps so far, insists the team must concentrate on each session at a time to get the better of the Hyderabad side

22 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
Former Aussie captain believes Europe is cricket’s next frontier

Former Aussie captain believes Europe is cricket’s next frontier

The inaugural ETPL marks a significant step for the game in a region long considered underdeveloped in cricketing terms. “To me, Europe is the last frontier of cricket, and that’s why I’m involved," said Waugh

22 January,2026 09:09 AM IST | Nagpur | PTI
Ranji Trophy | 'Looking forward to doing well against Siraj': Mumbai’s Mulani

Ranji Trophy | 'Looking forward to doing well against Siraj': Mumbai’s Mulani

Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Shams Mulani, who is Mumbai’s leading wicket-taker with 28 scalps so far, insists the team must concentrate on each session at a time to get the better of the Hyderabad side

22 January,2026 09:07 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
ICC rejects BCB request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India

ICC rejects BCB request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India

The decision was taken at an ICC Board meeting held via video conference, which was convened to discuss the situation after the BCB raised concerns and sought a change in venues.

22 January,2026 09:02 AM IST | Dubai | PTI
'We were 20 runs short': Harmanpreet Kaur after MI’s third straight loss

'We were 20 runs short': Harmanpreet Kaur after MI’s third straight loss

“Yeah, I think we were about 20 runs short with the bat. Even in the Powerplay, we weren’t able to execute properly — both with bat and ball, and that’s been a concern for us throughout this tournament. We really need to push ourselves more in that phase of the game,” said Kaur.

22 January,2026 09:00 AM IST | Vadodara | IANS
ICC ODI rankings: NZ’s Mitchell replaces Kohli as No. 1 batsman

ICC ODI rankings: NZ’s Mitchell replaces Kohli as No. 1 batsman

New Zealand won the series 2-1. Mitchell scored two hundreds during the rubber

22 January,2026 08:56 AM IST | Dubai | PTI

WPL 2026: Sophie Devine's half-century guides UPW to 153 runs against GG

In the WPL 2026 match against UP Warriorz (UPW), Gujarat Giants (GG) posted a total of 153 runs. Here's all you need to know (Pic: wplt20.com/X/File Pic)

22 January,2026 09:13 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar
Despite Glenn Phillips' fiery knock, New Zealand suffer a loss in Nagpur

Despite Glenn Phillips' fiery knock, New Zealand suffer a loss in Nagpur

Having put to chase a target of 239 runs, the "Black Caps" managed to score 190 runs for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Glenn Phillips accumulated 78 runs off just 40 deliveries, which was laced with four boundaries and six maximums

21 January,2026 11:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Mitchell Santner wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

Mitchell Santner wins toss, elects to bowl first against Team India

Kristian Clarke is set to make his T20I debut for New Zealand, whereas Michael Bracewell will miss out on the clash due to a calf niggle

21 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Rohit speaks about watching global tournament from other side of boundary rope

Rohit speaks about watching global tournament from other side of boundary rope

The "Men in Blue" will begin their T20 World Cup 2026 campaign against the United States of America on February 7 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

21 January,2026 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Varun Aaron feels THIS batting position would be ideal for Suryakumar Yadav

Varun Aaron feels THIS batting position would be ideal for Suryakumar Yadav

Varun noted that Suryakumar Yadav has lost most of his wickets in the power play. He also feels that the right-handed batsman is trying to play his lap shot early in the matches

21 January,2026 09:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Father’s Day 2025: Rohit Sharma opens up on his father’s sacrifices

    Father’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

    14 June,2025 07:10 PM IST
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