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UP Warriorz wore a special pink and yellow jersey against Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026 to support girls’ education. In the match, captain Meg Lanning and Phoebe Litchfield played some brilliant cricket, scoring a half-century each at the DY Patil Sports Academy. Navi Mumbai: In the WPL match against Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz align their on-field presence with a broader message around access to education for girls. During their match, the franchise was highlighting the concept of free, flexible, and lifelong learning, leveraging the league's visibility to underscore an issue that extends far beyond cricket. For the occasion, the Warriorz…

Sri Lanka’s Viran Chamuditha smashed a record 192 against Japan at the U-19 World Cup 2026, the highest individual score in tournament history. He also shared a record 328-run partnership as Sri Lanka posted 387/4. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Sri Lanka opened their Under-19 World Cup 2026 campaign in emphatic fashion as Viran Chamuditha delivered a record-breaking performance against Japan on Saturday, January 17. The right-handed batter produced an innings that reshaped the tournament’s statistical landscape, placing himself firmly in its history books. Chamuditha compiled a monumental 192, the highest individual score ever recorded in an Under-19 World Cup match. That effort…

India have named their ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour, recalling Bharti Fulmali for the first time since 2019. The 31-year-old earns her return after strong WPL form, adding firepower ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. New Delhi: India have announced their ODI and T20I squad for the upcoming tour to Australia. The series holds massive importance as the current ODI champions start their pursuit for the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to begin in June 2026. Keeping that in mind, the team management has made a major decision as Bharti Fulmali has recalled to the national…

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 powered Bengaluru past Delhi in the WPL, but the league’s century drought continued. RCB stayed unbeaten with their fourth straight win as Delhi recovered from 10/4 to post 166, which Bengaluru chased with ease. Navi Mumbai: The Women’s Premier League continues to tease batters with near-misses, as the wait for a maiden century in the competition goes on. There have now been 10 instances of a player reaching 90 or more in a WPL innings without converting it into three figures. On January 17 at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Smriti Mandhana looked set to finally break…

Bangladesh looked set for an easy win against India in the U-19 World Cup 2026 at Bulawayo before a dramatic collapse. Vihaan Malhotra starred after the rain break with four wickets as India staged a stunning comeback to win by 18 runs. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Bangladesh were heading towards a comfortable win over India in the U19 World Cup 2026 before they fumbled and choked at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The Indian bowlers, particularly Vihaan Malhotra was ruthless after the rain break, claiming four wickets to turn the tide for India. Courtesy of his heroics, India scripted a sensational…

The Karnataka State Cricket Association has received government approval to host international and IPL matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, pending compliance with safety and security conditions. A press conference with further details will be held soon. Bengaluru: The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received official approval from the Home Department of the Government of Karnataka to host international and Indian Premier League (IPL) matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the green light will come after specific terms and conditions mandated by the government and other concerned authorities, are followed by KSCA. The association has already submitted a…

Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on January 17, 2026, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu. The win moved United into the Premier League top four and ended their home derby win drought against City since 2023. MANCHESTER: Manchester United delivered a statement performance in the Premier League’s headline fixture on January 17, overcoming rivals Manchester City 2‑0 at Old Trafford. The derby victory marked a welcome result for United and their interim manager, Michael Carrick, fueling optimism among supporters after a challenging stretch of results. The breakthrough in the fiercely contested match came midway…