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Why is Ishant Sharma captaining Delhi in Vijay Hazare Trophy QF against Vidarbha? Explained

Ishant Sharma was made the Delhi captain for their Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinal against Vidarbha. The Delhi side is looking to down the 2024/25 runners-up and make its way into the semifinals. New Delhi: India veteran Ishant Sharma took the captaincy duties of Delhi for their Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinal fixture against Vidarbha at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2, Bengaluru.  Sharma leads a side after a gap of seven years. He had previously captained an Indian side in a tour game in Australia in 2014/15. He would be looking to take the Delhi side past the previous season's…

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5 Players who can replace Alyssa Healy as next Australia captain ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Alyssa Healy has announced that she will be retiring from all cricket after the conclusion of Australia's home series against India in February-March 2026. Here are five players who can replace Healy and become the next Australian skipper. New Delhi: Alyssa Healy made a shock announcement that she will be retiring from all cricket after Australia's home series against India in February-March 2026.  Healy would be featuring in the three ODIs and a one-off Test at the WACA before she brings down the curtains to her illustrious 16-year-old career, during which she has won six T20 World Cups and two…

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Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals live cricket score: Delhi vs Vidarbha, Punjab vs MP Latest Match Updates, Scorecard

Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinal live cricket score: Last season's runners-up Vidarbha are up against Delhi in their Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinal, while Punjab lock horns against Madhya Pradesh in their knockout clash. Follow for all the latest updates, New Delhi: Vijay Hazare Trophy quarterfinals live cricket score: Punjab face Madhya Pradesh in the third quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Delhi lock horns against Vidarbha in the fourth quarterfinal as the four teams look to make it to the semifinals.  Vidarbha are the runners-up of the previous season, having lost the final to Karnataka last year. Harsh Dubey's Vidarbha…

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Dewald Brevis slams jaw-dropping no-look six as he turns up the heat against former franchise in SA20 | WATCH

Dewald Brevis hasn't been at his best in the ongoing SA20 but has hit a couple of fiery knocks against his former franchise, MI Cape Town. He unleashed some brilliant strokes in the reverse fixture against MI, with a no-look six being the headline. New Delhi: For the second time this season, Dewald Brevis turned up the heat against his former franchise, MI Cape Town, in the ongoing SA20 as he slammed two fiery cameos.  The Proteas sensation had scored a 13-ball 36 against the MICT for his new franchise, Pretoria Capitals, at the New Year's Eve clash at Newlands…

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Alyssa Healy announces shocking retirement months before T20 World Cup, India home series to be her last

Australia captain Alyssa Healy has confirmed that the home series against India in February-March 2026 will be her last. She will retire from all forms of cricket months before the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: Australia captain Alyssa Healy has made a shocking retirement announcement from all cricket, set to bring down curtains to an illustrious career. Healy would hang her boots from all cricket after the home series against India in February-March 2026. "It's been a long time coming," Healy said on the podcast Willow Talk. "The last few years has been probably more mentally draining than anything…

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Jan

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RCB-W vs UP-W WPL Match Score Live: Bengaluru rattle UP, win by nine wickets after Grace Harris show

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and elected to field first against UP Warriorz in match 5 of the ongoing WPL 2026. UP suffered a defeat to Gujarat in their opening game, while RCB registered a win over Mumbai Indians. Navi Mumbai: After enjoying a small break, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back in action against UP Warriorz in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) on January 12. They defeated Mumbai Indians in the opening game of the tournament, courtesy of a sensational show from Nadine de Klerk. They will hope to continue with the same momentum, having won the…

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ICC rejects Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul’s claim that it validated security threat in India

The Bangladesh sports adviser, Asif Nazrul, has claimed that the ICC has validated the security concerns of the Bangladesh team for their travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. He claimed that the ICC listed three reasons that will increase the threat. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has rejected Bangladesh sports adviser Asif Nazrul's claim that the governing body validated the security threat of the Bangladesh team's travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026, PTI reported. Earlier in the day, Nazrul claimed that the ICC security team has responded to the two letters sent by the…

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Netherlands announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026, several senior cricketers return

Scott Edwards will captain a reshaped Netherlands squad at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with multiple returns including senior allrounders and several omissions from the Bangladesh T20I series, as the team prepares for Group A clashes across Asia. New Delhi: Netherlands have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, slated to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Scott Edwards will once again lead the team in the mega tournament, but this time, the squad looks very different from previous years. They have reshaped following recent games as several key cricketers are missing from the squad,…

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Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid with immediate effect, club announce new coach

Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid by mutual consent with immediate effect, the club confirmed. Madrid praised the former midfielder’s legacy and values, and announced Alvaro Arbeloa, previously in charge of Castilla, as the new first-team head coach. Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid have officially confirmed the departure of Xabi Alonso as first-team head coach, bringing his tenure to an end by mutual consent. The decision was announced by the club through a formal statement, marking the conclusion of Alonso’s time on the bench after a period defined by transition and heightened scrutiny. The club emphasised that the separation was amicable…

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RCB register their biggest victory in WPL history following Grace Harris masterclass vs UP Warriorz

Grace Harris’ 85 off 40 balls powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz in WPL 2026, with Smriti Mandhana unbeaten 47. UP struggled with bat and ball, leaving them winless after two matches. Navi Mumbai: Grace Harris delivered a commanding performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League 2026. Her 85 off 40 balls propelled RCB past a target of 144 with 47 balls to spare, marking the team’s largest margin of victory in the tournament so far. Smriti Mandhana supported the effort with an…

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