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After IPL final in 2025, RCB qualify for second WPL final after thrashing UP Warriorz in Vadodara

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by eight wickets to progress to the WPL 2026 final. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana produced a stellar show with the bat, scoring 75 and 54* runs, respectively. Nadine de Klerk was the star with the ball, claiming four wickets. Vadodara: Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked a place in their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) final after beating UP Warriorz by eight wickets. Coming into the match after consecutive losses, the Smriti Mandhana-led side faced the risk of further complications ahead of the playoffs. They responded with a dominant performance at the BCA Cricket Stadium in Vadodara,…

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Mayank Yadav set to return in T20 World Cup warm-ups, Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag set to be cleared soon

Mayank Yadav is set to return via India A in T20 World Cup warm-ups, subject to BCCI clearance. Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag are close to fitness and will undergo match simulations, while Washington Sundar is recovering from a rib injury and remains under observation. Bengaluru: Ace pacer Mayank Yadav is likely to make his return through India A in the upcoming T20 World Cup warm-up fixtures. According to the initial schedule, India A will take on the USA on February 2 in Navi Mumbai before facing Namibia in Bengaluru on February 6. Subject to clearance from the BCCI, Mayank…

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Why is Kamindu Mendis dropped from T20 World Cup 2026? Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka answers

Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the England series raised eyebrows with Kusal Perera returning and Kamindu Mendis omitted. Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara were also left out, while Pramod Madushan and Dunith Wellalage earned recalls ahead of the T20 World Cup. Colombo: Sri Lanka’s squad selection for their T20I series against England has sparked discussion ahead of the T20 World Cup, with questions raised about the choices made by the new selection committee led by Pramodya Wickramasinghe. Less than two weeks from the tournament, certain inclusions and exclusions have drawn attention, particularly the return of Kusal Perera and the omission…

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Why is Phoebe Litchfield not playing vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2026?

Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the WPL 2026, owing to a quad injury. She has been replaced by England keeper-batter Amy Jones. Meanwhile, RCB have won the toss and elected to bowl first in Vadodara. Vadodara: Flamboyant UP Warriorz batter Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the remainder of the Women’s Premier League 2026. The Australia international suffered a quad injury, as CA’s statement confirmed and has returned home for rehab to get in shape ahead of the India series. Notably, the 22-year-old was sensational for the side during her stay, scoring 243 runs in six matches…

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UP vs RCB WPL 2025 Live cricket score: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Latest Match Updates, Scorecard

UP vs RCB WPL 2025 Live cricket score: UP Warriorz need two consecutive wins to stay alive in the qualification race. The Meg Lanning-led side also needs to improve their NRR. Bengaluru, on the other hand, just need a win to qualify for their second final. Vadodara: UP Warriorz find themselves staring at another difficult chapter in the WPL, with their slide continuing since a third-place finish in 2023. Despite sweeping changes over time, including a reshaped squad, a new head coach in Abhishek Nayar, and the decision to hand leadership duties to Meg Lanning ahead of Deepti Sharma, results…

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Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer wear masks during Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai vs Delhi at BKC

Several Mumbai players, including Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, wore masks while fielding against Delhi at BKC due to dust from nearby construction. Delhi were bowled out for 221 in the first innings, while Mumbai ended Day 1 at 13/1, trailing by 208 runs. Mumbai: Several Mumbai players had to wear masks while fielding during their Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai’s BKC. Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan and Himanshu Singh were among those seen taking the precaution after pollution levels spiked around the ground. Continuous construction activity in the vicinity made the air…

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Why did Elina Svitolina skip pre-match photo, post-match handshake vs Aryna Sabalenka in Australian Open?

Elina Svitolina skipped the pre-match photo and handshake with Aryna Sabalenka due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Such gestures have largely stopped in matches between Ukrainian players and Russian or Belarusian opponents since 2022. Melbourne: Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3 to progress to her fourth-straight Australian Open final. The match was rather an easy affair for the Belarus international and she will now face the winner of Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina in the summit clash. Meanwhile, even though the game was a simple affair, what happened before it started grabbed the attention of the fans. Before a…

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‘Didn’t feel respected’: Yuvraj Singh reveals why he retired from international cricket in June 2019

Yuvraj Singh played a massive role in India's World Cup wins in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). However, the second half of his career, especially after surviving cancer, was filled with controversy and he has now revealed the reason for retiring in June 2019. New Delhi: Yuvraj Singh is one of the legends in Indian cricket, having played a massive role in India winning the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011. In fact, he was the player of the tournament in 2011 when India created history under MS Dhoni. However, after surviving cancer, Yuvraj's…

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Novak Djokovic slams journalist for Sinner-Alcaraz comment ahead of Australian Open semi-final bout

Legendary Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic slammed a journalist after his win against Lorenzo Musetti in the Australian Open 2026 quarter-final. Djokovic slammed the journalist for his Sinner-Alcaraz comments. New Delhi: Veteran tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has made it to yet another Grand Slam semi-final. Thanks to two back-to-back walkovers, Djokovic has made it to the Australian Open 2026 semi-final and is set to take on world number two Jannik Sinner in the clash on January 30.  Ahead of the game, the Serbian legend has caught every headline after he was captured slamming a journalist. After his game against Lorenzo…

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T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play

A total of 16 warm-up matches are scheduled to take place from February 2 to February 6 ahead of the T20 World Cup. Notably, apart from the main Indian team, India A will also feature in matches against the USA, and Namibia in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru. New Delhi: The upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup 2026 will commence on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka. A few teams will be in action in the build-up to the tournament as a total of 16 matches are scheduled to take place in warm-ups. Interestingly, apart from the Indian team…

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