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Hobart Hurricanes suffer setback, Nathan Ellis ruled out of BBL Knockout

Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis has been ruled out of the side's Big Bash League Knockout against the Melbourne Stars due to injury, handing a huge blow to the side ahead of a do-or-die battle. The club confirmed that Nathan will not take part in the high-stakes encounter against Melbourne Stars, scheduled to be played on Wednesday in Hobart. He picked up an unspecified niggle during their final regular-season match against Brisbane Heat last week. He…

Jan 20, 2026

New Zealand bring in Kristian Clarke for India T20Is

New Zealand have made a big decision as they turn their attention to a crucial T20I series against India, adding young all-rounder Kristian Clarke to their squad for the opening three matches. The latest move comes as New Zealand are managing injury concerns to key players just weeks ahead of the T20I World Cup 2026. Clarke, who was incredibly impressive in the preceding ODI series, will continue to stay with the squad for the first three games of the…

Jan 20, 2026

R Ashwin asks Indian bowlers to experiment more in tough situations

India’s first-ever bilateral ODI series defeat to New Zealand on home soil has attracted huge criticism, and former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin was blunt in his assessment of the team's performance. Reflecting on the defeat, Ashwin stated that India failed to avert the threat posed by New Zealand players. The most worrying thing for India was Kuldeep Yadav's performance, who throughout the series managed to chip in with three…

Jan 20, 2026

London Spirit announce eight direct signings

London Spirit have announced eight high-profile direct signings ahead of the Hundred 2026 campaign. The list of confirmed signings includes international stars such as South Africa's power hitter Dewald Brevis , Australia's Adam Zampa and South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp. This will be Brevis' maiden appearance in the Hundred. These stars are joined by England's explosive batter Liam Livingstone, seam-bowling all-rounder Jamie Overton…

Jan 19, 2026

PSL set for major overhaul as auction model to come in place from season 11

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has come out with changes to the Pakistan Super League (PSL), confirming a shift from the long-standing draft system to a full-fledged player auction model from the 11th season. The latest changes will align the league more closely with other T20 leagues around the world. Since its inception in 2016, the PSL has operated under a draft-based model. Under the new auction model, each franchise will be allowed to retain a…

Jan 19, 2026

BBL, 2025-26: Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers gear up for high-stakes BBL Qualifier clash

Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers will lock horns at Optus Stadium on Tuesday with a direct place in the BBL|15 Final on the line. Both sides have finished in the top two, and the qualifier offers a golden reward, as the winner will have an uninterrupted path to the final. Sydney Sixers, heading into the qualifier, have been dealt a massive blow with star all-rounder Sam Curran , who was instrumental and earned the player-of-the-match award…

Jan 19, 2026

Virat Kohli overtakes Ricky Ponting to create history

Indian superstar batter Virat Kohli accomplished a landmark achievement during the third ODI against New Zealand in Indore on Sunday. Kohli blazed a breathtaking century during India's chase, cracking 124 off 108 balls to notch up his 54th ODI hundred. Chasing a mammoth total of 338, India’s response largely revolved around Virat Kohli after they lost their top-order batters in quick succession. Kohli showcased his unmatched consistency; however, his knock…

Jan 19, 2026

Rahane slams Gill's captaincy amid India's series defeat against New Zealand

Virat Kohli’s heroic century proved ineffective as New Zealand scripted history by clinching their first-ever ODI bilateral series on Indian soil, sealing a 41-run victory in the third and final on Sunday in Indore. The Black Caps sealed the series 2–1 following brilliant centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips , who both slammed 137 off 131 and 106 off 88 balls, respectively. Their centuries powered New…

Jan 19, 2026

WPL 2026: Struggling Giants come against battle-hardened RCB

As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) shifts to the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, the spotlight will be on a crucial clash between Gujarat Giants women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru women set to be held on Monday . Both teams are eyeing a great start at the new venue, as it marks the beginning of the Vadodara leg of the tournament. RCB head into the match riding a wave of confidence, having…

Jan 19, 2026

Australia announce 17-player T20 squad for Pakistan tour

Australia have unveiled a 17-player squad for their upcoming tour of Pakistan for a three-match T20I series, which will serve as a key stepping stone toward the T20 World Cup starting on February 7. The three-match series will offer selectors a final opportunity to assess combinations while also carefully managing the workloads of several senior players. The trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David will miss the series in order to manage their fitness ahead…

Jan 19, 2026

Kohli’s 54th ODI century in vain as New Zealand seal historic series win in India

Virat Kohli’s spectacular 54th ODI century lit up Indore on Sunday, but his masterclass performance was not enough to prevent New Zealand from scripting history as they secured a 41-run victory in the third and final ODI to clinch their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. Despite being cornered in the latter stages of the game, New Zealand held their nerve at crucial moments to claim a superb win. Asked to bat, New…

Jan 18, 2026

Aakash Chopra heaps praise on stalwarts Rohit and Kohli

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has heaped praise on senior Indian batters Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma for their impressive form in ODIs, highlighting their importance ahead of the decisive third ODI against New Zealand at Indore on Sunday. Chopra reserved special praise for Virat Kohli, saying that the former Indian captain might be enjoying the best ODI phase of his career. Kohli’s recent performances have been hugely impressive.

Jan 17, 2026