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WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru full schedule, squad, live streaming

The 2024 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, will start their campaign in WPL 2026 against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Friday, January 9

WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru full schedule, squad, live streaming
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 12:38 PM IST

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals full schedule, squad, live streaming details

Delhi Capitals will start their campaign in WPL 2026 against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Saturday, January 10

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals full schedule, squad, live streaming details
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:59 AM IST

WTC points table 2025-27: Team rankings after Australia vs England 5th Test

Australia's victory lifted their points percentage (PCT) from 85.71 to 87.50, marking their seventh win of the current World Test Championship cycle.

WTC points table 2025-27: Team rankings after Australia vs England 5th Test
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 11:38 AM IST

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup

India batter Tilak Varma has undergone surgery for testicular torsion and will miss the New Zealand T20 International series, with his availability for the early matches of the T20 World Cup in doubt.

IND vs NZ T20s: Tilak's injury clouds India's plans ahead of T20 World Cup
Updated On : 08 Jan 2026 | 10:50 AM IST

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS, 1st T20: PAK beat hosts SL by 6 wickets, take 1-0 lead in series

Farhan's half century paved the way in the chase for the visitors as Pakistan took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan HIGHLIGHTS, 1st T20: PAK beat hosts SL by 6 wickets, take 1-0 lead in series
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 10:31 PM IST

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Playing 11, match time, live streaming

The live streaming of Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. The toss for the first of the three-match series will take place at 6:30 pm IST.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Playing 11, match time, live streaming
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 6:51 PM IST

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Pitch report, Dambulla stadium key stats

Sri Lanka, boosted by home support, will aim to capitalize on Pakistan's absences and exploit any weaknesses in their lineup.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 1st T20: Pitch report, Dambulla stadium key stats
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 6:40 PM IST

Dialog, TV Supreme partner for exclusive ICC event broadcasts in Sri Lanka

Under the agreement, Dialog Television, Sri Lanka's leading Pay-TV service, retains exclusive media rights, while TV Supreme will deliver free-to-air broadcasts, ensuring nationwide reach.

Dialog, TV Supreme partner for exclusive ICC event broadcasts in Sri Lanka
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 3:53 PM IST

Salman Agha optimistic about Shaheen Afridi's T20 World Cup return

Afridi had injured his knee while fielding during a Big Bash League match in Australia. Afterward, he was released by his team,

Salman Agha optimistic about Shaheen Afridi's T20 World Cup return
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 3:28 PM IST

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty

The Bangladesh Cricket Board said it has not been issued any warning by the ICC to accept the India schedule or forfeit matches, even as diplomatic tensions complicate preparations for the T20 WC 2026

BCB denies reports of ICC ultimatum amid T20 World Cup venue uncertainty
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 1:13 PM IST

Japan to USA: Young guns from Associate nations at ICC U19 World Cup 2026

Four Associate Member nations will feature at the ICC U19 Men's Cricket World Cup 2026, and a new crop of young players will be keen to use the global stage as a launchpad for their international care

Japan to USA: Young guns from Associate nations at ICC U19 World Cup 2026
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 12:59 PM IST

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past

Business Standard takes a look at three notable occasions when geopolitical realities shaped World Cup outcomes, with teams forfeiting matches and points.

Geopolitics in cricket: When top teams forfeit World Cup matches in past
Updated On : 07 Jan 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Kiwi cricketers enjoy golf day out in Mumbai ahead of India ODI series

New Zealand will kick-start their Indian tour with the first ODI against the men in blue in Vadodara on Sunday, January 11

Kiwi cricketers enjoy golf day out in Mumbai ahead of India ODI series
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 5:36 PM IST

No update yet: Bangladesh board on ICC's response on team's visit to India

BCB chief Aminul Islam conveyed that the board's stance on not travelling to India for the T20 World Cup came after internal discussions among directors

No update yet: Bangladesh board on ICC's response on team's visit to India
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 5:08 PM IST

Shreyas Iyer back in action with fifty vs Himachal in Vijay Hazare Trophy

Iyer, with his half-century, has taken one step closer towards his international return, with the ODI series against New Zealand later this month

Shreyas Iyer back in action with fifty vs Himachal in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 2:42 PM IST

AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Day 3: Head and Smith power hosts to 134-run lead

Travis Head (163) struck 24 boundaries and one six in his 166-ball innings to provide Australia with a perfect platform to secure a mammoth first-innings lead in Sydney

AUS vs ENG 5th Ashes Day 3: Head and Smith power hosts to 134-run lead
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

Indian pacer Shami receives SIR notice amid electoral roll check in WB

Shami, who originally comes from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh, came to West Bengal in 2005 to boost his cricketing career and has been a permanent resident since 2008

Indian pacer Shami receives SIR notice amid electoral roll check in WB
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:31 PM IST

IPL unlikely to see any major impact due to Bangladesh broadcast ban

Experts say there will be no revenue loss due to the ban, and it will not have any impact on the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) revenue from the IPL

IPL unlikely to see any major impact due to Bangladesh broadcast ban
Updated On : 06 Jan 2026 | 12:25 AM IST

Shreyas Iyer replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai skipper for rest of VHT 2025

Shardul Thakur, who captained Mumbai through the initial phase of the tournament, has been ruled out of the tournament due to injury

Shreyas Iyer replaces Shardul Thakur as Mumbai skipper for rest of VHT 2025
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

IPL 2026: Will Rajasthan Royals shift home base from Jaipur to Pune?

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) has stated that the Rajasthan Royals franchise provided no prior notice before reportedly commissioning a third-party assessment of the Sawai Mansingh Stadium

IPL 2026: Will Rajasthan Royals shift home base from Jaipur to Pune?
Updated On : 05 Jan 2026 | 4:51 PM IST