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The Men's Hundred 2026: Squads of all eight teams following first-ever auction

The first-ever player auction at the Men's Hundred tournament in London on Thursday made a lot of headlines, with uncapped talent James Coles becoming the costliest player in the inaugural Men's Hundred auction after being purchased for a whopping GBP 390,000 by London Spirit. Another major name to draw strong attention was Jordan Cox, who had an outstanding previous season and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. After considerable interest…

Mar 13, 2026

"We knew that it's going to be difficult": Suryakumar Yadav on India's T20I World Cup title win

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav believes that the mindset to put the team first proved crucial as India secured a historic third title at the Men's T20 World Cup . In a commanding final played in Ahmedabad, India beat New Zealand by 96 runs on Sunday. The victory was not only emphatic but also historic, as India became the first side in the tournament’s history to successfully defend the Men’s T20 World Cup title. They also became the first…

Mar 13, 2026

BAN vs PAK, 2nd ODI: High-flying Bangladesh eye series win as Pakistan seek improvement

Bangladesh and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the second ODI on Friday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. With the series currently being led by Bangladesh 1-0, the second match is a do-or-die battle for Pakistan in order to make a comeback in the three-match series. Bangladesh head into the second game brimming with confidence after a dominant eight-wicket victory in the opening ODI. Bangladesh’s performance in that game showed that their…

Mar 12, 2026

"He was very angry": Suryakumar Yadav reflects on India's call to drop Axar Patel for South Africa clash

India’s victorious campaign at the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be remembered for many iconic moments, but skipper Suryakumar Yadav recently revealed that one decision during the tournament weighs heavily on him. Yadav admitted that dropping all-rounder Axar Patel for the Super 8 clash against South Africa was a mistake. The decision, which saw spin-bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar included in the playing…

Mar 12, 2026

"You are representing your country": Gautam Gambhir defends Arshdeep Singh following tense face-off with Daryl Mitchell

Following a tense on-field face-off during the final of the Men's T20 World Cup 2026 in Ahmedabad on Sunday, Indian fast bowler Arshdeep Singh was penalised by the ICC for breaching the Code of Conduct during the title clash against New Zealand. The ICC imposed a fine of 15 percent of his match fee for a Level 1 offence. The controversy unfolded in the 11th over of New Zealand’s innings. While fielding the ball in his follow-through, Arshdeep…

Mar 12, 2026

Beth Mooney wins big at women’s hundred auction, secures record deal

The first-ever auction for the women’s edition of The Hundred saw Australian star Beth Mooney emerge as one of the biggest winners of the event. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter attracted intense interest from multiple franchises before landing a lucrative contract with the Trent Rockets. Mooney secured a top-tier deal worth £210,000 for the four-week tournament, making her one of the most valuable signings in the competition’s inaugural women’s auction. Her signing…

Mar 12, 2026

IPL 2026 schedule unveiled, RCB to take on SRH in season opener

The much-anticipated schedule for the opening phase of the 2026 edition of the Indian Premier League has been unveiled, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru beginning their title defence against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the season opener on March 28, 2026. The league organisers have confirmed the first 20 fixtures to be played across 10 venues in the first phase—Bengaluru, Mumbai, Guwahati, New Chandigarh, Lucknow, Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, and…

Mar 11, 2026

Indian youngsters Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan climb big in latest ICC rankings

Following a remarkably stunning campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026, Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has moved to second place in the T20I rankings for batters. Kishan’s memorable campaign saw him accumulate 317 runs, including three half-centuries, making him one of the standout performers of the tournament. Kishan now sits four points behind India’s batting star Abhishek Sharma , who continues to hold the No. 1 position in the T20I batting…

Mar 11, 2026

Virat Kohli turns heads with intense training ahead of IPL 2026

Legendary Indian batter Virat Kohli has begun preparations for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, attracting a great deal of attention. The talismanic batter, who has long been the face of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), recently shared a glimpse of his training routine on social media. In a reel posted on his Instagram account, Kohli was seen putting in an intense practice session in the nets. The video shows Kohli focusing heavily on…

Mar 11, 2026

West Indies squad to head home from India on commercial flights

Cricket West Indies has confirmed that members of the West Indies squad and coaching staff will return home from India on commercial flights after facing unexpected delays following their exit from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. The team had been stranded in Kolkata since March 1, when they were eliminated from the tournament and their travel plans were disrupted due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The board announced that…

Mar 11, 2026

PSL 2026: All you need to know, fixtures, dates, venues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has unveiled the schedule for the 11th edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The 2026 season will run from March 26 to May 3, featuring an expanded format. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host both the opening match and the grand final. For the first time since the league’s inception in 2016, the PSL will feature eight franchises, expanding from the traditional six-team format. The eight teams are Lahore…

Mar 11, 2026

New Zealand unveil strong squad for home T20Is against South Africa

New Zealand have unveiled a powerful squad for their upcoming five-match T20I series against South Africa, beginning on Sunday . Captain Mitchell Santner will lead the side on home soil, heading a group that includes eight players who were part of New Zealand’s run to the final at the recent T20 World Cup in India. Meanwhile, the squad has been selected very carefully in order to manage workload following a demanding T20I…

Mar 11, 2026