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20 Jan 2026
Australian Cricket Team

Cooper Connolly wins Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year award

Western Australia's rising star, Cooper Connolly, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Bradman Young Cricketer of the Year.

20 Jan 2026
Ricky Ponting

Who has scored most ODI runs at number three? 

Virat Kohli continues his golden run with the bat in One Day Internationals (ODIs), scoring a stellar century against New Zealand.

20 Jan 2026
Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan halt T20 World Cup preparations amid Bangladesh's demand: Report 

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has halted its preparations for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

19 Jan 2026
Ashleigh Gardner

Ashleigh Gardner slams her second fifty of WPL 2026: Stats 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women continued their unbeaten run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 with a commanding 61-run victory over Gujarat Giants Women.

19 Jan 2026
Beth Mooney

WPL: RCB secure playoff berth with dominant win over GG

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have become the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.

19 Jan 2026
Chris Woakes

Chris Woakes backs England's 'Bazball' approach despite Ashes defeat

England cricketer Chris Woakes has defended the Bazball approach, despite his team's 2-2 draw with Australia in the recent Ashes series.

19 Jan 2026
Smriti Mandhana

RCB's Gautami Naik slams her maiden WPL fifty: Details

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Gautami Naik played a brilliant knock against Gujarat Giants in the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) match in Vadodara on Monday.

19 Jan 2026
Heather Knight

Heather Knight's playing career far from over despite new role

Former England women's cricket captain, Heather Knight, has been appointed as the Women's General Manager at London Spirit.

WPL 2026: DC take on MI in must-win clash

The 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will see Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians.

19 Jan 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Players with hundreds at most venues in ODI cricket

The third and final ODI between India and New Zealand saw yet another masterclass of Virat Kohli in run-chasing.

19 Jan 2026
New Zealand Cricket Team

Players with most international centuries versus New Zealand

The third and final ODI between India and New Zealand at Indore's Holkar Stadium saw Virat Kohli's yet another masterclass in run-chasing.

19 Jan 2026
Suryakumar Yadav

Here's how India have fared against New Zealand in T20Is 

The five-match T20 International series between India and New Zealand will begin on January 21.

19 Jan 2026
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic scripts records with 100th Australian Open win

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic has marked his record 100th victory at the Australian Open.

19 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26: Decoding the notable records and stats

Team Vidarbha emerged victorious in the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy, defeating Saurashtra by 38 runs in the final.

19 Jan 2026
Jimmy Neesham

New Zealand's Jimmy Neesham to miss India tour for BPL

Star New Zealand all-rounder Jimmy Neesham has decided to continue his stint in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) with Rajshahi.

19 Jan 2026
Daryl Mitchell

Listing batters with 350-plus runs in a three-match ODI series

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has broken the record for the most runs in a three-match ODI series against India.

19 Jan 2026
Prithvi Shaw

Listing batters with 800-plus runs in a VHT season

Vidarbha opener Aman Mokhade, on Sunday, became the third cricketer to score 800 runs in a single season of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

19 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup 2026: Why Scotland can replace Bangladesh

The confusion over Bangladesh's participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup continues to grow with each passing day.

19 Jan 2026
Pakistan Super League

PSL to switch from drafts to player auctions: Details here

The Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to revolutionize its player recruitment process by moving from a draft-based system to an auction format.

19 Jan 2026
Iga Swiatek

Australian Open 2026: Iga Swiatek beats Yuan, reaches second round

Second seed Iga Swiatek reached the second round of the 2026 Australian Open after beating China's Yue Yuan.

19 Jan 2026
Australian Open

Australian Open: Stan Wawrinka wins Grand Slam match at 40

In a thrilling first-round men's singles match at the 2026 Australian Open, Stan Wawrinka defeated Serbia's Laslo Djere.

19 Jan 2026
Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt hints at Olympic comeback, but not in athletics

Usain Bolt, the legendary Jamaican sprinter, has hinted at a possible return to the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028.

19 Jan 2026
Olympics

Australian batter Steven Smith keeps Olympic dream alive

Despite not playing T20Is recently, Australian batter Steven Smith has been in sublime form in the shortest format.

19 Jan 2026
Australian Open

Australian Open 2026: Coco Gauff claims 250th WTA win

Third seed Coco Gauff reached the 2026 Australian Open second round after defeating Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets.

19 Jan 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket Team

Malinda Pushpakumara becomes fourth Sri Lankan to 1,000 FC wickets

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Malinda Pushpakumara has achieved a major milestone by completing 1,000 wickets in First-Class cricket.

19 Jan 2026
Australian Open

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev improves to 6-0 in 2026

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev has advanced to the second round of the 2026 Australian Open.

19 Jan 2026
ICC T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: Pat Cummins to miss Australia's opening matches

Star pacer Pat Cummins is set to miss Australia's first two matches of the impending 2026 ICC T20 World Cup.

19 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup: ICC sets deadline on Bangladesh's participation

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has given the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) until January 21 to decide on its participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

19 Jan 2026
Shubman Gill

'They outplayed us': Gill's honest admission after NZ series loss 

India's captain Shubman Gill has admitted that his team was outplayed by New Zealand in the recently concluded ODI series.

19 Jan 2026
Ranji Trophy

Gill, Jadeja likely to play upcoming Ranji Trophy match

Ravindra Jadeja is expected to play in Saurashtra's next Ranji Trophy match against Punjab, starting January 22 in Rajkot, as per Cricbuzz.

19 Jan 2026
Glenn Maxwell

Beardman, Edwards included in Australia's squad for Pakistan T20Is 

Australia have announced its squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting January 29.

19 Jan 2026
Aston Villa

Aston Villa's Premier League title hopes dented with Everton defeat

Aston Villa's hopes of challenging Arsenal for the Premier League title suffered a major blow with a 1-0 defeat to Everton.

Foulkes, Clarke shine as NZ beat India in Indore ODI

In a historic first, New Zealand have won an ODI series against India on Indian soil.

Harshit Rana's explosive half-century against NZ goes in vain: Stats

Indian seamer Harshit Rana left cricket fans and experts alike in awe with his explosive half-century against New Zealand at Indore's Holkar Stadium.

18 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vidarbha beat Saurashtra to clinch VHT 2025-26 title: Key stats 

Vidarbha put up a stunning performance to beat Saurashtra in the final of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru.

18 Jan 2026
Virat Kohli

New Zealand win their maiden ODI series in India: Stats

New Zealand have ended their long wait for an ODI series win in India.

18 Jan 2026
Shubman Gill

Virat Kohli slams his record-breaking seventh ODI ton versus NZ

Indian batter Virat Kohli has once again shown his masterclass in another ODI run-chase.

18 Jan 2026
Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden ODI half-century: Key stats

Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy played a rescuing knock against New Zealand in the third and final ODI.

18 Jan 2026
Big Bash League

BBL 2025-26, Steve Smith slams match-winning 29th T20 fifty: Stats

In a thrilling encounter, the Sydney Sixers defeated Brisbane Heat by five wickets in the Big Bash League (BBL) 2025-26 match on Sunday.

18 Jan 2026
Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma falters in his 100th ODI in India: Stats

Rohit Sharma achieved a major milestone by playing his 100th One-Day International (ODI) in India.

3rd ODI: India's Arshdeep, Harshit share six wickets against NZ

New Zealand racked up a mammoth 337/8 against India in the 3rd and final ODI at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.

18 Jan 2026
Aryna Sabalenka

Emma Raducanu reaches 2nd round of 2026 Australian Open 

British tennis star Emma Raducanu has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open 2026 after a shaky start.

18 Jan 2026
Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz reaches 2nd round of Australian Open 2026: Stats

Spanish men's singles world number one, Carlos Alcaraz, has progressed into the 2nd round of 2026 Australian Open.

18 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Saurashtra's Ankur Panwar finishes 2025-26 VHT with 25 wickets: Stats 

Saurashtra pacer Ankur Panwar made a mark with a stunning four-wicket haul in the final of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Vidarbha at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground.

18 Jan 2026
Glenn Phillips

New Zealand's Glenn Phillips slams his second ODI ton: Stats

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips has raced to his second ODI century in ODI cricket.

18 Jan 2026
Big Bash League

BBL 2025-26: Mitchell Starc decimates Brisbane Heat with four-wicket haul 

In a stunning display of fast bowling, Australian pacer Mitchell Starc wreaked havoc in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) season.

18 Jan 2026
Daryl Mitchell

Daryl Mitchell scripts records with fourth ODI hundred vs India

New Zealand's Daryl Mitchell has brought up his fourth ODI hundred against the Indian team.

18 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Vidarbha's Atharva Taide slams hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy final

Vidarbha opener Atharva Taide has powered his team with a brilliant hundred in the final of the 2025-26 Vijay Hazare Trophy against Saurashtra at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground.

18 Jan 2026
Vijay Hazare Trophy

Aman Mokhade becomes third batter with this VHT feat: Stats 

Vidarbha opener Aman Mokhade has become the third batter to complete 800 runs in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy season.

18 Jan 2026
Premier League

Tottenham Hotspur's Thomas Frank faces internal scrutiny amid poor performance

Tottenham Hotspur's head coach, Thomas Frank, is facing intense internal scrutiny as the club considers ending his seven-month reign.

18 Jan 2026
Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka reaches 2nd round of 2026 Australian Open: Stats

Women's tennis singles world number one, Aryna Sabalenka, has reached the 2nd round of 2026 Australian Open.

18 Jan 2026
Devon Conway

Harshit Rana dismisses Devon Conway for 3rd successive time (ODIs)

Star Indian pacer Harshit Rana made an instant impact by taking a wicket on his very first ball in the third and final ODI of the series against New Zealand at Indore's Holkar Stadium.

18 Jan 2026
Adil Rashid

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-origin players in England, USA get visas

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has confirmed that visa arrangements for players and officials of Pakistani origin are well underway.

18 Jan 2026
Squash

#NewsBytesExclusive: Meet squash sensation Vasundhara Nangare, who rose from ashes

Vasundhara Nangare, a 14-year-old from Maharashtra's Yavatmal district, has already become a prominent name in the Indian squash arena.

18 Jan 2026
Australian Open

Australian Open, Zeynep Sonmez stuns 11th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova: Stats

The opening day of the Australian Open 2026 saw No. 11 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova get stunned by Zeynep Sonmez.

18 Jan 2026
Shubman Gill

India vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI: Gill elects to bowl

India and New Zealand are up against each other in the third and final ODI at Indore's Holkar Stadium.

Decoding the highest partnerships in Women's Premier League (any wicket)

Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll entered record books in the Women's Premier League with a 142-run stand for Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, January 17.

18 Jan 2026
Indian Cricket Team

Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up: 'I can take wickets'

Delhi cricketer Ayush Badoni has opened up about his maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team.

18 Jan 2026
Alexander Zverev

Australian Open 2026, Alexander Zverev enters 2nd round: Key stats

Men's singles world number three, Alexander Zverev, has advanced to the second round of the Australian Open for the 10th consecutive year.

18 Jan 2026
Shan Masood

Pakistan-based team breaks this 232-year-old First-Class record: Details here 

In a historic moment, Pakistan TV (PTV) has broken a 232-year-old record in First-Class cricket by successfully defending the lowest target ever.

18 Jan 2026
Bangladesh Cricket Board

T20 World Cup: Cricket Ireland rejects Bangladesh's request to ICC

The ongoing controversy over Bangladesh's participation in the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup has taken a new turn.

18 Jan 2026
Bukayo Saka

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes dented with draw versus Forest

Arsenal missed a golden opportunity to extend their lead at the top of the Premier League table, after being held to a goalless draw by Nottingham Forest.

18 Jan 2026
Harleen Deol

Details of India Women's T20I and ODI squads versus Australia

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the T20I and ODI squads for the upcoming tour of Australia.

18 Jan 2026
Liverpool FC

Arne Slot empathizes with Liverpool fans' frustrations in Burnley draw

Liverpool FC manager Arne Slot has addressed the recent booing from sections of the home support.

WPL, Georgia Voll slams 54* on debut for RCB: Stats

Georgia Voll had a memorable performance on debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 11 of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season on Saturday in Navi Mumbai.

18 Jan 2026
Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana attains numerous feats with match-winning 96 versus DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued their winning streak in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, beating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in Match 11.

17 Jan 2026
Shafali Verma

WPL 2026, RCB remain unbeaten with 4th successive victory: Stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB Women) continued their unbeaten run in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets.

17 Jan 2026
Liverpool FC

Premier League, Liverpool see Burnley snatch draw at Anfield: Stats

Liverpool were held to a 1-1 draw by Burnley at Anfield, missing an opportunity to gain crucial points in the Premier League 2025-26 season.

17 Jan 2026
Chelsea FC

Liam Rosenior's Chelsea beat Brentford 2-0 in Premier League: Stats

Chelsea FC secured a much-needed victory in the Premier League, beating Brentford 2-0 in Matchweek 22 at Stamford Bridge. The win marked Liam Rosenior's first since taking over as head coach.