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MI London appoint Pollard and Keightley as head coaches for Hundred debut

MI London have appointed Kieron Pollard and Lisa Keightley as head coaches of their men’s and women’s teams, respectively. The dual announcement comes as MI London prepare for their first appearance in the competition later this year. Pollard has been deeply involved with the Mumbai Indians (MI) for well over a decade. His association with MI began as a player in the Indian Premier League, where he featured in more than 200 matches and played a…

Jan 17, 2026

IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: New Zealand eye maiden ODI series win on Indian soil

India and New Zealand are set to clash in the third and final ODI, scheduled to be played on Sunday in Indore. The series is currently level at 1–1, with both teams eyeing a resolute performance in the final game. New Zealand have already turned heads on this tour. After a narrow defeat in the opening match, where they showed fighting spirit, New Zealand bounced back emphatically in the second ODI. Their disciplined performance helped them outclass a…

Jan 17, 2026

Steve Smith defends his move after denying single to Babar Azam

In Sydney Sixers' match against Sydney Thunder, Steve Smith took matters into his own hands during the power surge and unleashed a brutal display of hitting. The Australian superstar overruled Babar Azam’s call, kept the strike for himself, and went on to punish Ryan Hadley with four consecutive sixes in a single over. Chasing 190 after Thunder icon David Warner blazed an unbeaten 110, the Sixers’ innings got off to a solid start following an aggressive…

Jan 17, 2026

Ravi Bishnoi and Shreyas Iyer called up as injury replacements for New Zealand T20I Series

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced changes to India’s squad for the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which begins on January 21. Leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi and batter Shreyas Iyer have been named as replacements for the injured Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma. According to an official BCCI release, Shreyas Iyer’s inclusion is limited to the first three matches of the series. “Washington Sundar underwent scans after reporting an acute…

Jan 17, 2026

Ex-Indian cricketer makes huge claims against Gautam Gambhir

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has trained his guns at Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir , saying he may have played an influential role in the decision to oust Rohit Sharma as Indian captain. Tiwary has questioned the circumstances surrounding Rohit Sharma’s removal as India’s ODI captain. Tiwary stated that Rohit was treated unfairly and stripped of the ODI leadership without due regard for his recent achievements or future plans. "I don't know…

Jan 16, 2026

Harbhajan Singh backs Virat Kohli amid Manjrekar's comments

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar recently triggered debate with his remarks on Virat Kohli’s choice to continue playing ODI cricket. Kohli called time on his T20I career in 2024 following the World Cup and announced his retirement from Test cricket last year. However, he remains a key figure in India’s ODI setup, performing up to the standards. Now, as Kohli continues to score heavily in the ODI format, Manjrekar implied that he opted for the more…

Jan 16, 2026

R Ashwin expresses disappointment over Arshdeep's repeated exclusion

The former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has voiced strong displeasure over Arshdeep Singh being left out of the playing XI for the first two ODIs against New Zealand. Ashwin felt that leaving Arshdeep out could damage the young pacer’s growth. Ashwin further believed that Arshdeep has already done enough to establish himself as a crucial part of India’s pace-bowling unit but despite that he is being left out repeatedly. Arshdeep has played 22…

Jan 16, 2026

"Pushing him to no 6 is going to be a cardinal sin": Former Indian player warns Indian management following KL Rahul's breathtaking knock

KL Rahul's adaptability was on full display during India’s second ODI against New Zealand in Rajkot on Wednesday. Batting at the number five position, Rahul led India's recovery after early setbacks, slamming a knock of 112 unbeaten off 92 balls. Over the course of his knock, Rahul cracked 11 boundaries and a six, reaffirming his value in the middle order. This was Rahul's eighth hundred in ODIs, and he also became the first Indian…

Jan 16, 2026

WPL 2026: Disciplined GT lock horns with robust RCB

In a blockbuster clash of the ongoing Women’s Premier League , Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to face Gujarat Giants in Navi Mumbai on Friday, with both teams riding on the momentum. RCB have been on the rise with their commanding start to the season. They opened their campaign with a convincing victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians, and they followed it up with a dominant all-round performance against UP Warriorz. Those…

Jan 16, 2026

Big Bash League set to implement designated batter and fielder rule from next season

The Big Bash League is preparing for a landmark moment, with BBL|16 set to introduce a new designated batter and designated fielder rule that will reshape the game and will bring tactical challenges to games. From the opening match of BBL|16, teams will have the option to nominate a designated batter before the toss. This player’s role is clear and specialised – they can bat but will not be allowed to field or bowl at any stage…

Jan 16, 2026

"He's 22": Hanuma Vihari defends Nitish Reddy amid selection scrutiny

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy 's inclusion in the Indian playing XI for the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand has drawn mixed reactions. Amid the chatter, veteran batter Hanuma Vihari has defended the youngster, urging patience. Reddy was slotted into the team following an injury to Washington Sundar in the first ODI that ruled the spin-bowling all-rounder out for the remainder of the series. Notably, Indian management brought in Ayush…

Jan 15, 2026

Pakistan confirm squads for white-ball series against South Africa women

Pakistan have named their squads for both the T20I and ODI series for their upcoming tour of South Africa, confirming that Fatima Sana will continue to lead the team in both formats. Pakistan Women have brought in a fresh phase of rebuilding by naming uncapped batter Saira Jabeen and fast bowler Humna Bilal in their T20I squad. Fast bowler Humna Bilal has earned her maiden international call-up after consistent…

Jan 15, 2026