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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana praised her team for executing their plans well in an eight-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 11th match of WPL 2026. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Mandhana, who was also adjudged the Player of the Match, said: “It was amazing to see the way everyone bowled, especially in the first three overs to get their four down. Sayali coming in on debut and getting those two crucial wickets and then Bell doing what Bell does best. But again, I mean, the way Shafali was going, she was looking really good…

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi created history during the encounter between the India U19 and Bangladesh U19 teams in the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 by surpassing Virat Kohli’s tally of runs in Youth ODIs. The 14-year-old batter needed just three runs to overtake the Indian legend before this match. He achieved the milestone when he drove the first ball of the third over for a boundary. The left-hander was instrumental in rebuilding the innings after India lost two wickets for just 12 runs inside the first three overs. He stitched together a 41-run partnership off 41 balls with Vihaan…

Italy announced their 15-member squad on January 17 for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Wayne Madsen will lead the side in their historic appearance, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka. The squad includes experienced players like former South Africa international JJ Smuts. It also features a set of two brothers, Harry Manenti and Benjamin Manenti, along with Anthony Mosca and Justin Mosca. Italy qualified for the World Cup after finishing second in the Europe Regional Qualifier, just behind the Netherlands. The team was earlier led by Joe Burns during the qualification phase, but he was…

Meg Lanning sounded proud and relieved after UP Warriorz handed the defending champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), two back-to-back defeats in the ongoing WPL 2026. On January 17, they defeated MI by 22 runs. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, Lanning, who was also adjudged Player of the Match, said: “Was a nice bounce back after losing the first three. Group’s stayed up, great to get two wins vs MI, gives momentum heading into Baroda. We did a lot of planning, how we want to execute. They have good batters. Last two games, we’ve nailed it. Nice batting with Pheebs, we…

MI London have signed four big names in T20 cricket for the upcoming Hundred tournament. Rashid Khan, Nicholas Pooran, Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr will represent the franchise, giving both the men’s and women’s teams a strong core. In an official statement, MI London CEO Oli Slipper said, “The signings we have made have built a terrific backbone for both the men’s and women’s teams. Fans were wowed by the performances of Rashid Khan at the Kia Oval last summer and Nicholas Pooran is an incredibly dynamic and exciting cricketer.” He further added, “In Hayley Matthews and Melie Kerr, we…

Robin Uthappa has shared important advice for India’s current T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup. Uthappa believes that the constant change in his batting position is the real reason behind his struggles. The former India player and 2007 T20 World Cup winner feels that changing positions repeatedly breaks a player’s rhythm. Speaking to PTI Videos, Uthappa said, “Surya shouldn’t shuffle his batting order too much. Constant movement across positions has resulted in a shortage of runs. Stability will help.” Suryakumar played 21 international matches last year, where he scored only 218 runs at an…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) off-spinner Shreyanka Patil said that she has always aimed to be a “wicket-taking” bowler for her team after taking her first fifer in the WPL to guide RCB to a victory against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the ninth game of the ongoing season. Speaking after the match with the broadcaster, she explained the process she went through to achieve her goal: “I am a wicket-taker bowler. I’ve always said that because the drift I get, the turn I get and the bounce I get is something I’ve not seen much. I’m giving a lot of credit…

UP Warriorz will wear a special pink jersey in the WPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians on January 17 in Navi Mumbai to support girls’ education and promote second chances in learning. This initiative is part of their partnership with Educate Girls, an organisation that works to help girls continue their education through flexible and open schooling systems. In an official statement by the franchise, the director of Capri Sports, Jinisha Sharma, said, “At UP Warriorz, we believe sport has the power to shape conversations that extend far beyond the game. This special match reflects our belief that education should…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana expressed her happiness, pointing out that her team performed well as a unit against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the ninth match of the WPL 2026 to register their third consecutive win. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony, she said: “It was good. I mean, all the girls and the partnership between Radha and Richa was something really special to watch. And then, yeah, eventually coming in and bowling those overs, crucial overs and getting those crucial wickets. Overall, the whole team performed really well today.” Put in to bat first, RCB struggled in…

Steve Smith opened up about his brief moment of tension with Babar Azam during the BBL 2025/26 encounter between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 16. The incident happened on the last ball of the 11th over when Babar played the ball to long-on and wanted a single, but Smith turned it down and sent him back. After the over ended, Babar’s frustration was visible as he threw his arms up before having a brief exchange with Smith at the non-striker’s end. It was Smith’s strategy to push the Power Surge back by…