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Copa del Rey: Arbeloa, Carvajal react after Real Madrid's exit
Real Madrid's new head coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, has taken full responsibility for the team's shocking Copa del Rey exit at the hands of second-division club Albacete.
Australian Open 2026: Key details of the draw (singles)
The draw for the 2026 Australian Open has been unveiled, setting the stage for some thrilling match-ups in the early rounds.
BCB issues show cause notice to Nazmul Islam: Here's why
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has issued a show cause notice to its director M Nazmul Islam over his "objectionable comments."
WPL 2026, UP Warriorz face Mumbai Indians: Preview and stats
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 is heating up as UP Warriorz (UPW) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) on Thursday, January 15.
Conor Gallagher joins Tottenham Hotspur for £34.6m: Decoding his stats
Tottenham Hotspur have officially signed England midfielder Conor Gallagher from Atletico Madrid. The transfer was completed for a fee of £34.6 million.
Decoding the stats of Bayern Munich's record-breaking Bundesliga 2025-26 season
Bayern Munich have been on a rampage in the Bundesliga 2025-26 season, matching the record points tally at the halfway stage of a season.
WPL 2026: Lizelle Lee smashes fifty in second successive match
Delhi Capitals opener Lizelle Lee continues her sublime form in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL).
Will Young records first ODI 50-plus score since February 2025
New Zealand bounced back in the three-match ODI series after beating India at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals open account by beating UP Warriorz
Delhi Capitals finally opened their account in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) by beating UP Warriorz in Match 7.
WPL 2026: WP Warriorz's Harleen Deol retired out, denied fifty
In a bizarre move, UP Warriorz batter Harleen Deol was retired out during the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) match against Delhi Capitals.
NZ beat India in Rajkot ODI, level three-match series: Stats
New Zealand bounced back in the three-match ODI series after beating India at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
Daryl Mitchell slams his third ODI century against India: Stats
Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell continues his sublime form against India in ODIs.
Meg Lanning becomes third player with 1,000 WPL runs: Stats
Former Australia skipper Meg Lanning has become the third player in Women's Premier League (WPL) history to complete 1,000 runs.
Harshit Rana maintains dominance over Devon Conway: Key stats
For the second successive ODI, Team India seamer Harshit Rana has dismissed New Zealand opener Devon Conway.
NZ's Kristian Clarke takes three-fer in his second ODI: Stats
New Zealand seamer Kristian Clarke perturbed India's top order in the 2nd ODI at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
KL Rahul slams his second ODI century against NZ: Stats
Star Indian batter KL Rahul played a rescuing knock against New Zealand in the 2nd ODI at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot.
Shubman Gill hammers back-to-back ODI fifties vs NZ: Stats
Indian captain Shubman Gill scored his second consecutive half-century of the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.
Pakistan to host Australia in T20 World Cup warm-up series
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a three-match T20I series against Australia set to be played in Lahore.
Anders Antonsen withdraws from Delhi's India Open, cites extreme pollution
Anders Antonsen, the third-ranked men's singles badminton player, has withdrawn from the ongoing India Open tournament.
Virat Kohli breaks this ODI record of Sachin Tendulkar: Details
Virat Kohli has surpassed Sachin Tendulkar to become India's highest run-scorer against New Zealand in One Day Internationals (ODIs).
Rohit Sharma gets to 7,000 ODI runs in Asia: Stats
Former Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has become only the seventh batter in history to complete 7,000 ODI runs in Asia.
Virat Kohli regains No.1 spot in ICC ODI Batting Rankings
Talismanic Indian batter Virat Kohli has reclaimed the top position in the latest ICC Men's Rankings update.
India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Bracewell elects to bowl
India and New Zealand are up against each other in the second ODI of their three-match series at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium on January 14.
What is the highest successful chase in WPL history?
Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday accomplished the second-highest successful chase in Women's Premier League (WPL) history.
Listing batters with the most 50-plus scores in WPL
Harmanpreet Kaur made history on Tuesday by becoming the first Indian cricketer to complete 1,000 runs in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Josh Hazlewood 'on track' for Australia's T20 World Cup campaign
Veteran Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is optimistic about his fitness ahead of the upcoming 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.
WPL: Ayushi Soni becomes first player to be retired out
In a historic move, Ayushi Soni recenty became the first player to be 'retired out' in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
Here's why Ayush Badoni received a maiden ODI call-up
Ayush Badoni's maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team for the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand has been explained by batting coach Sitanshu Kotak.
'There's no drinking culture': Stuart Broad defends England players
Former England pacer Stuart Broad has spoken out against the notion that the current Test team has a drinking problem.
WPL: Klinger praises GG's effort despite dropped catches against MI
Gujarat Giants (GG) head coach Michael Klinger acknowledged that his team had a rough outing in the field during their defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday at the DY Patil Stadium.
5 fifties, 84.4 average! Harmanpreet's sensational WPL numbers vs GG
Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur led her team to a record-breaking victory against Gujarat Giants (GG) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Tuesday.
Half-centurion Harmanpreet becomes second player to complete 1,000 WPL runs
Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur has become the second player after Nat Sciver-Brunt to complete 1,000 runs in the Women's Premier League (WPL).
WPL 2026: Harmanpreet's brilliance leads MI to victory over GG
Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur led her team to a seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) on Tuesday.
WPL: GG register this record with 192/5 total vs MI
Gujarat Giants have set a challenging target of 193 runs for Mumbai Indians in their Women's Premier League (WPL) match on Tuesday in Navi Mumbai.
Toby Radford appointed Afghanistan's batting coach ahead of T20 WC
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has appointed Toby Radford as the new batting coach for its national cricket team.
WPL 2026: Here's why GG's Anushka Sharma missed MI clash
Anushka Sharma, a player for Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, has been ruled out of their match against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.
VHT 2025/26: These prominent names faltered in quarter-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, India's top domestic 50-over tournament, have concluded.
WPL 2026: DC, UPW to fight for opening points
The Women's Premier League (WPL) is heating up as Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz gear up for their next match of the season.
VHT 2025/26: Marquee players who fared well in quarter-finals
The four quarter-finals of the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy are done and dusted.
How Virat Kohli has fared at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium
India will aim for an ODI series against New Zealand in the second match, which will be played at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium on January 14.
ICC once again rejects BCB's request to move WC matches
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has once again rejected the Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) request to move its matches outside India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Lanka Premier League 2025 to use player draft; no auction
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the upcoming edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) will not have an auction.
India vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Niranjan Shah Stadium stats
After a high-scoring opener, India and New Zealand are set to clash in the 2nd ODI of their three-match series.
Why R Ashwin wants to visit New Zealand's team camp
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has expressed his admiration for the New Zealand cricket team's analytical approach.
SA20 2025/26: Faf du Plessis ruled out due to injury
Joburg Super Kings (JSK) skipper Faf du Plessis has been ruled out of the remainder of SA20, South Africa's premier T20 league.
Rohit Sharma averages 66.33 in Rajkot (ODIs): Stats
India will look to clinch the ODI series against New Zealand in the second match, which will be played at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium on January 14.
The Hundred's Northern Superchargers rebranded: Check out the new name
In a major development, The Hundred's Northern Superchargers franchise has been rebranded as Sunrisers Leeds.
Rajkot ODI: Confident India eye series win over New Zealand
After a high-scoring opener, India and New Zealand are set to clash in the 2nd ODI of their three-match series.
VHT 2025/26 quarter-final: Prabhsimran Singh completes 2,000 List-A runs
Punjab captain and wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh smashed a well-deserved 88 runs in the 2025/26 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final against Madhya Pradesh at Bengaluru's BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1 on Tuesday.
Listing the century partnerships for RCB in WPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a resounding nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 match, played at Navi Mumbai's Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy on Monday.
Ishant Sharma returns as captain with 200th List A wicket
Star Indian pacer Ishant Sharma has unlocked a memorable achievement in List A cricket.
WI's squad for Afghanistan T20Is: Shamar Joseph, Evin Lewis return
West Indies have announced their 16-member squad for the impending three-match T20I series against Afghanistan in Dubai, starting January 19.
Listing the highest individual scores by RCB batters in WPL
Australia's Grace Harris played a key role in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in Match 5 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.
'I look foolish': Nayar's honest admission UP Warriorz's second loss
Abhishek Nayar, the head coach of UP Warriorz (UPW), has admitted that his decision to send Harleen Deol to open against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was a mistake.
T20 WC: ICC unlikely to shift venues despite Bangladesh's request
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is unlikely to accept Bangladesh's request to change the venues for their 2026 ICC T20 World Cup matches in India.
RCB likely to shift home matches to Navi Mumbai, Raipur
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the reigning champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are likely to shift their home matches for the 2026 season.
'Looks like couldn't-care-less cricket': Sunil Gavaskar slams England's Ashes loss
Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has criticized the English cricket team for their poor performance in the recently concluded Ashes series.
Harbhajan Singh welcomes Bathinda Premier League, highlights its significance
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh has welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League.
Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket: Her final series revealed
Australian women's cricket team skipper Alyssa Healy has announced her retirement from all forms of the game.
Decoding Virat Kohli's stats in 300-plus successful chases (ODIs)
Virat Kohli was once again the chief architect in India's run-chase against New Zealand in the 1st ODI on Sunday, January 11.
WPL, Grace Harris hammers 3rd-highest individual score for RCB: Stats
Grace Harris thwarted her former side UP Warriorz with a rapid 85-run knock in Match 5 of the Women's Premier League 2026 season on Monday.
RCB thrash UP Warriorz in WPL 2026: Key stats
Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed UP Warriorz by 9 wickets in Match 5 of the Women's Premier League 2026 season on Monday.
WPL: Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin etch this partnership record
UP Warriorz duo Deepti Sharma and Deandra Dottin helped their side get to 143/5 versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 5 of the Women's Premier League 2026 season.
WPL 2026, MI take on high-flying GG: Preview and stats
The Gujarat Giants have made a remarkable turnaround in the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.
Netherlands announce squad for ICC T20 World Cup 2026: Details
The Netherlands cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming 2026 Men's ICC T20 World Cup.
Aston Villa close in on Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher
Premier League club Aston Villa are on the verge of club to club agreement for midfielder Conor Gallagher.
West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta agrees personal terms with Flamengo
West Ham United are unwilling to let go of Lucas Paqueta this month, despite the 28-year-old player reaching an agreement with Brazilian side Flamengo on personal terms.
Bangladesh government's sports advisor rejects T20 WC games in India
Bangladesh has officially refused to play the ICC T20 World Cup in India, Asif Nazrul, the sports advisor for the Bangladesh government, said on Monday.
'He walks the talk': Shreyas Iyer lauds legend Virat Kohli
India's vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has praised batting legend Virat Kohli for his stellar performance in the first ODI against New Zealand.
'From shared smiles to shared dreams', Shikhar Dhawan gets engaged
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan has confirmed his engagement with Sophie Shine.
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Karnataka and Saurashtra make it to semi-finals
The quarter-finals of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy kicked off on Monday, January 12, with Karnataka taking on Mumbai and Saurashtra clashing against an unbeaten Uttar Pradesh at the Center of Excellence in Bengaluru.
VHT 2025/26: Devdutt Padikkal sets records by completing 700 runs
Karnataka batter Devdutt Padikkal continues to break records in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.
VHT 2025-26, Karun Nair slams his 3rd fifty-plus score: Stats
Karnataka's Karun Nair hit 74* versus Mumbai in the quarter-finals of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
These WPL 2026 matches could be held behind closed doors
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering hosting two Women's Premier League (WPL) matches behind closed doors on January 14 and 15.
WPL: A look at Delhi Capitals bowlers with five-wicket hauls
Delhi Capitals bowler Nandani Sharma etched her name in the Women's Premier League (WPL) history books on January 11.