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Lisa Keightley has been appointed head coach of MI London’s women’s team. Former West Indies captain Kieron Pollard will serve as head coach of their men’s team for the 2026 season. Keightley brings strong leadership qualities, having previously led England Women, and has coaching experience in the Women’s Big Bash League and the WPL. Pollard is regarded as one of the legends of T20 cricket. The former West Indies all-rounder played 733 matches, scoring 14,462 runs at an average of 31.71, and has experience coaching the England team at the ICC T20 World Cup in 2024. Keightley expressed her happiness…

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is extremely disappointed that Arshdeep Singh is being consistently ignored in the Indian playing XI in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin said: “The contest is between the bowlers. For South Africa, you need a hit-the-deck bowler. Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana both need match experience, so I can understand the thinking. But no one is thinking about Arshdeep Singh, who will stand in his shoes and think? This is not about how much he has played and how much he hasn’t played,” India announced their ODI…

UP Warriorz (UPW) skipper Meg Lanning praised her bowlers after their seven-wicket win against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the eighth match of WPL 2026. This was UPW’s first win of the season and a much-needed one to keep them relevant in the playoff race. UPW chased down the 162-run target in 18.1 overs, with Harleen Deol bagging the Player of the Match award for her match-winning unbeaten 64-run knock. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Lanning expressed happiness over Harleen Deol’s match-winning performance. “Oh, look, I had a quick chat to her and she took yesterday really well. And to…

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif believes that Virat Kohli has a clear edge over Rohit Sharma in ODI cricket, citing Kohli’s ability to convert starts into big innings as the key differentiator. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Kaif said that Kohli’s ability to stay till the end at the crease is the reason behind his success. “Virat Kohli converts starts. A score of 30 or 40 means he will stay till the end, win the match, and, if he gets into form, become consistent. That is why, in ODI cricket, Virat Kohli has always been ahead of Rohit Sharma. He…

Team India star Smriti Mandhana is set to play The Women’s Hundred 2026 after being confirmed as part of the Manchester Super Giants team on January 15. The announcement came after the Manchester-based team was rebranded from Manchester Originals to Manchester Super Giants. The team will continue to play its home matches at Emirates Old Trafford. The change reflects a fresh start under the joint ownership of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) and Lancashire Cricket. The owner of Manchester Super Giants, Goenka, shared his excitement and said, “This is an exciting and important phase for us as we formally integrate…

The Big Bash League (BBL) is set to introduce a major change next season with the introduction of the “designated batter and fielder” rule, similar to baseball’s designated hitter system. The new rule will allow teams to choose a player who can bat without needing them to field. The decision has been taken to help explosive batters play in the BBL for a longer period, allowing them to avoid injury or physical stress from fielding. The move is also expected to attract more international players and tired Test players back into the league. Australian cricket great Ricky Ponting supported the…

Canada will be led by Dilpreet Bajwa in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026. Still only 22 and set to turn 23 this month, Bajwa will be captaining the national side for the first time. This will be the second time Canada will take part in the T20 World Cup. They previously featured in the 2024 edition, where they registered a memorable win against Ireland. Bajwa has been a consistent performer in the shortest format of the game. He has played 17 matches, scoring 397 runs at an average of 28.35 and a strike rate of 133.22. His tally…

South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt played a crucial knock that helped Delhi Capitals (DC) seal a close win against UP Warriorz (UPW) on January 14 in Navi Mumbai. In a tense chase, she remained unbeaten on 25 off 24 and ensured the first victory for the franchise this season. Wolvaardt said the win brought a huge sense of relief for Delhi Capitals after the tense chase, as the team finally managed to cross the line in a close match situation. In the post-match press conference, Wolvaardt opened upabout how stressful the close finish was. She said, “Very, very relieved. There was…

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma revealed that he was shocked when he found out that he had been left out of India’s ICC T20 World Cup squad. Speaking to CricTracker, Jitesh said that he was “numb” and that Dinesh Karthik’s guidance helped him during that phase. “It was heartbreaking, as I had worked very hard to play in the ICC T20 World Cup. But that is destiny, I can’t deny it. At that moment, I was numb and couldn’t process anything. Spending time with my family and talking to Dinesh Karthik helped me move forward,” he said. India’s T20 World Cup…

Former Pakistan men’s fast bowler Wahab Riaz has been appointed as the mentor of the Pakistan women’s cricket team for their upcoming white-ball tour of South Africa. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced Wahab’s appointment on Wednesday, January 14. The decision was taken after Pakistan’s disappointing performance in the 2025 ODI World Cup, which resulted in the dismissal of head coach Mohammed Wasim. The South Africa series will include both ODIs and T20Is and will begin on February 10. This series will be Pakistan’s first international assignment since the World Cup. Wahab is expected to add valuable experience, as he…