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SA20, 2025-26 Eliminator: Paarl Royals and Super Kings fight to stay alive

In the SA20 Eliminator, scheduled to be held at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on Thursday, Paarl Royals and Joburg Super Kings will be facing each other. The Paarl Royals’ campaign has been all about recovery and missed opportunity. After suffering a crushing 137-run defeat in their opening match, they responded impressively, finding consistency at the right time to maintain a strong position in the tournament. For a long stretch…

Jan 22, 2026

SL vs ENG, 1st ODI: All you need to know, head-to-head, playing XI

With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, England and Sri Lanka have intensified their preparations for the global event. England are touring Sri Lanka for a white-ball series involving three ODIs and three T20Is. Both teams would understand the value of this assignment in their preparation for the World Cup. The series will begin with three ODIs to be played at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The slow pitches will…

Jan 22, 2026

Abhishek Sharma's breathtaking assault sets up India’s commanding win

A whirlwind knock from Abhishek Sharma , combined with a tremendous bowling performance, powered India to a commanding 48-run victory over New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur on Wednesday. In a high-scoring showdown, India’s batting firepower proved costly for New Zealand, despite a spirited middle-order fightback from Glenn Phillips and Mark Chapman. Asked to bat, India came out all guns blazing. The tone was set by Abhishek Sharma, who produced a…

Jan 21, 2026

Daryl Mitchell rises to top as Kohli slips to second spot in ICC ODI rankings

New Zealand’s talented batter Daryl Mitchell has once again risen to the top of the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings, overtaking Indian legend Virat Kohli in the latest ICC ODI rankings. The change at the top comes just a week after Kohli had reclaimed the number one position for the first time since 2021. Mitchell has retained the top position following an extraordinary performance in a historic ODI series win in India. He slammed back-to-back…

Jan 21, 2026

Sri Lanka name strong squad for England ODIs

Sri Lanka have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against England , with the opening encounter scheduled to begin on January 22 at the R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. Charith Asalanka , who was relieved of the leadership role for the upcoming T20I World Cup, will lead the side in the ODI series. A lot of players from Sri Lanka’s previous ODI series against Pakistan have retained their spots. At the top of the…

Jan 21, 2026

"I can't do things differently": Suryakumar Yadav on his poor run of form

India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav , has been under great pressure in recent times, with his run of low scores raising questions about his form ahead of the T20I World Cup 2026. In the past assignments, Suryakumar has struggled to rediscover his rhythm since taking over the captaincy. His last half-century in the shortest format came back in October 2024. Despite the noise around his performances, Suryakumar has adopted a calm and composed stance ahead of the…

Jan 21, 2026

PCB backs Bangladesh’s move ahead of 2026 T20 World Cup

With the deadline nearing for the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to declare its final stance on participation in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, there have been developments that have added a new element to the ongoing uncertainty. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly come forward to support Bangladesh’s concerns, communicating their position to the International Cricket Council (ICC). According to ESPNcricinfo, the PCB has sent an email…

Jan 21, 2026

"No comments": Litton Das as uncertainty looms over Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 participation

With the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching fast, there is huge uncertainty over Bangladesh’s participation in the global event as a growing standoff between the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) and the International Cricket Council (ICC) remains unresolved. BCB recently made a request to relocate Bangladesh’s scheduled matches away from India, citing concerns over player security. However, the ICC has so far been unwilling to approve. Bangladesh captain Litton Das recently…

Jan 21, 2026

"It's a pretty common thing in our culture": Sydney Sixers captain sheds light on on-field saga between Babar and Smith

Sydney Sixers captain Moises Henriques has shed light on an on-field moment involving Babar Azam and Steve Smith during the high-octane clash against Sydney Thunder, revealing that Babar was “quite upset” after being denied a single late in an over. However, Henriques believes the incident was more about cultural misunderstanding than any real tension between the two star batters. The moment took place during the Sixers’ chase of 190 in the…

Jan 21, 2026

"Ishan will bat at No. 3": Suryakumar Yadav confirms Tilak's replacement

Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has signalled a clear World Cup-focused approach ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand, with Ishan Kishan set to replace the injured Tilak Varma in the playing XI on Wednesday. Tilak Varma’s unavailability due to injury forced the selectors and team management to bring in an alternative for the middle-order role. Shreyas Iyer was recently included in the squad for the opening three T20Is of…

Jan 20, 2026

India to tour South Africa for women's T20I series

The schedule for the crucial five-match women's T20I series between South Africa and India has been unveiled, setting the stage for a crucial build-up to the Women's T20I World Cup scheduled to be played in June. The series will begin in Durban, where the opening two T20Is will be played on April 17 and April 19. Following the Durban leg, the action shifts to Johannesburg. The city will host back-to-back encounters on April 22 and April 25.

Jan 20, 2026

Focus on looming World Cup as India face New Zealand in first T20I

India and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the first T20I of a five-match series on Wednesday in Nagpur, marking the start of a crucial phase in both teams’ build-up to the T20I World Cup 2026. This assignment is highly crucial for both teams, as it comes just weeks before the marquee event. The T20I World Cup, which is scheduled to begin on February 7, will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka . New Zealand…

Jan 20, 2026