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Jan

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PNJB vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Score Live: Saurashtra opt to field first hoping to book final spot

PNJB vs SAU, Vijay Hazare Trophy Match Score Live: The stage is set for the 2nd semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Punjab takes on Saurashtra in the clash as the two sides aim to book their berth in the final. Bengaluru: The stage is set for the second semi-final of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Centre of Excellence ground in Bengaluru sees Saurashtra winning the toss and opting to field first. The two sides will be hoping to put in their best performance as they aim to reach the final and set up a final clash…

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16

Jan

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Ian Harvey appointed as Nepal’s bowling consultant ahead of T20 World Cup

Nepal Cricket recently came forward and announced the appointment of former Australia cricketer Ian Harvey as their new bowling consultant coach ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 that is slated to begin on February 7. New Delhi: The T20 World Cup 2026 is right around the corner; the marquee tournament is all set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka and is slated to begin on February 7. Ahead of the new season, Nepal Cricket came forward and announced that former Australia cricketer Ian Harvey will be joining the side as a bowling consultant coach. He will be…

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16

Jan

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Bangladesh cricketers call off boycott, BPL expected to resume after delay

The Bangladesh cricketers have called off their boycott of the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) after BCB director Nazmul Islam was sacked from the finance committee after his recent comments against the players. New Delhi: In a major development, the Bangladesh cricketers have withdrawn their boycott of the BPL (Bangladesh Premier League) after the BCB (Bangladesh Cricket Board) and the CWAB (Cricketers' Welfare Association of Bangladesh) reportedly resolved the matter at a meeting held late on January 15. The BPL is all set to continue on January 16.  It is worth noting that the players had requested the resignation of BCB…

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16

Jan

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Harmanpreet Kaur reflects on Harleen Deol’s performance after latter’s recent retired out incident

Star UP Warriorz Harleen Deol has been a major talking point of late due to her being retired out, but she hit back at her critics with a stellar performance, hitting a quickfire half-century and propelling her side to a win in the ongoing WPL 2026. Navi Mumbai: After a tough start to the ongoing WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 season, UP Warriorz finally managed to register a win. The side took on Mumbai Indians women at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on December 15. Mumbai posted a total of 161 runs in the first innings;…

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16

Jan

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Aman Mokhade equals world record with stellar performance against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Star Vidarbha batter Aman Mokhade put in a brilliant performance in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring a century in the first semi-final. Mokhade equalled a world record after he completed 1000 List A runs. Bengaluru: Vidarbha opener Aman Mokhade has been in sensational form in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26. Through his brilliance in the tournament, Mokhade has gone on to equal the record for the quickest to reach 1000 runs in List A cricket. It is worth noting that Mokhade equalled the record of former South Africa cricketer Graeme Pollock, who also reached the mark in 16…

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16

Jan

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Ottneil Baartman joins elite company, becomes second ever player to take SA20 hat-trick

Paarl Royals' Ottneil Baartman put in an incredible performance against Pretoria Capitals in the ongoing SA20 2025-26, taking a hat-trick, Baartman completed a fifer as well which helped Royals register a brilliant win. Centurion: Paarl Royals registered a brilliant victory in their clash against Pretoria Capitals in the ongoing SA20 2025-26. The two sides locked horns at the SuperSport Park, Centurion, on January 15, and the game saw Capitals coming into bat first after winning the toss.  Capitals were limited to a score of 127 runs in the first innings, and it was the spell of Ottneil Baartman that helped…

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15

Jan

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Nat Sciver-Brunt equals major WPL record before Harleen Deol hands UP Warriorz maiden WPL 2026 win

Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 63 to equal the WPL record for most 50+ scores, but Harleen Deol’s unbeaten 64 off 39 balls, supported by Chloe Tyron’s 21*, powered UP Warriorz to their first WPL 2026 win, chasing 162 with seven wickets in hand. Navi Mumbai: England international Nat Sciver-Brunt is in phenomenal form in the ongoing WPL 2026. After missing the last game, owing to a minor injury, the veteran returned to the squad and scored 63 runs off 43 balls in the first innings against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Courtesy of her knock,…

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15

Jan

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Vidarbha beat Karnataka to enter Vijay Hazare final; Aman Mokhade, Darshan Nalkande steal show

Aman Mokhade scored 138 to lead Vidarbha past defending champions Karnataka into the Vijay Hazare Trophy final, surpassing Devdutt Padikkal as the tournament's leading run-scorer, with R Samarth contributing 76* in a 147-run partnership. Darshan Nalkande clinched five. Bengaluru: Aman Mokhade gave himself and Vidarbha the perfect pre-birthday present with a match-winning century as they defeated defending champions Karnataka to reach their second consecutive Vijay Hazare Trophy final. Vidarbha will face the winner of Saurashtra versus Punjab in Sunday’s final in Bengaluru. Mokhade anchored Vidarbha’s chase of 281 from start to finish, scoring 138 runs, his fifth List A century…

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15

Jan

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Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, know what happened

Afghanistan suffer a blow as Naveen-ul-Haq is ruled out of the West Indies T20Is and next month’s T20 World Cup due to injury. Rashid Khan has left MI Cape Town for national duty, with Kieron Pollard joining the SA20 side. New Delhi: Afghanistan’s preparations for a busy T20 calendar have been disrupted by the loss of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been ruled out of both the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies and the men’s T20 World Cup starting next month. As per reports, Naveen is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month, though the Afghanistan Cricket Board…

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15

Jan

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Manchester Super Giants unveil new logo, sign Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning; Retain Jos Butler

Manchester Originals have rebranded as Manchester Super Giants for the 2026 Hundred, retaining Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. Backed by RPSG Group, the franchise added Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning for the Women's Hundred. MANCHESTER: Manchester Originals have officially been rebranded as Manchester Super Giants ahead of the 2026 Hundred season, with the franchise confirming the retention of England internationals Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. The squad also includes Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad and former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen. Former Australia captain Meg Lanning, India’s World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana, and England spinner Liam Dawson complete the key signings…

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