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‘Feels good that people are asking me questions,’ says Renuka Singh Thakur about fame after ODI World Cup win
January 6, 2026 19:25 IST
Being surrounded by arc lights and mics is now common for the member of India's World Cup winning team, whose remote Parsa-Rohru origins are now known as 'Renuka's village'
‘Keeps both sides of the brain working’: New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips reveals why he bats left-handed against spin sometimes
January 6, 2026 15:59 IST
Last month, Glenn Phillips left spectators and commentators speechless by switching to a left-handed stance — once during the bowler's run-up and once mid-delivery — to hammer a four and a six through the offside.
‘Was ok if Virat Kohli retired from cricket, but dissapointing he chose to play ODIs’: Sanjay Manjrekar
January 6, 2026 15:28 IST
Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar said that it is somewhat disappointing that Virat Kohli chose to retire from Test cricket while fellow members of the 'Fab 4' Steve Smith, Joe Root and Kane Williamson continue to make waves in the format.
‘Ajit should be given 10/10 for the team’: India spin legend hails Agarkar for T20 World Cup squad selection
January 6, 2026 14:54 IST
On December 20, 2025, the Agarkar-led national selection committee unveiled the 15-member squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, making India the first of the 20 teams in the competition to reveal their squads for the showpiece event.
Hyderabad opener Aman Rao smashes 200* in third Vijay Hazare Trophy match, hits India pace trio for 8 sixes
January 6, 2026 13:19 IST
Hyderabad opener Aman Rao reached his maiden List A century in 108 balls before doubling up his tally within the next 46 deliveries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Bengal in Rajkot.
Steve Smith pips Sachin Tendulkar with 37th Test century at SCG, surpasses England legend in Ashes ton tally
January 6, 2026 11:59 IST
Steve Smith also overhauled England legend Jack Hobbs with his 13th Ashes century, now only second to the all-time record of Don Bradman who piled on 19 hundreds against England in only 63 innings.
Devdutt Padikkal sets Vijay Hazare Trophy record with third 600-run season, misses 5th century in six innings
January 6, 2026 11:14 IST
Despite missing out on a fifth hundred in six innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Padikkal still set a fresh record in the tournament, having sped to over 600 runs for the third time in his career.
‘Anaemia, a persistent and damaging issue in Indian women’s sport’ – says nutritionist who worked with Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana
January 6, 2026 08:12 IST
Girls often receive less food and lower-quality nourishment compared to boys, especially when it comes to essential protein and calorie intake, the expert says.
Why India’s Women’s World Cup winners still need improvements in nutrition
January 6, 2026 08:07 IST
While India won its first ICC Women's World Cup, the upcoming generations have miles to go before their nutrition is considered adequate as elite cricketers, claim experts
Call on Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL ouster taken at top level in BCCI
January 6, 2026 16:00 IST
The decision, which resulted in Bangladesh refusing to travel to India for next month's T20 World Cup, was taken at the highest level in the board, The Indian Express has learnt.
Think about scoring runs and not getting out: Ricky Ponting’s advice to India T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav
January 6, 2026 00:42 IST
Ranked world no 1 not so long ago, Suryakumar spent a torrid time in the shortest format in 2025 managing a mere 218 runs in 21 matches (19 innings) at 13.62 and a strike rate of 123.16, which remains a concern for the defending champions ahead of next month's T20 World Cup.
Don’t feel secure in sending our team to India, next step depends on ICC’s response: Bangladesh Cricket Board president
January 5, 2026 23:40 IST
Aminul spoke to reporters a day after BCB formally requested the International Cricket Council (ICC) to shift their T20 World Cup games out of India, a strong move triggered by pacer Mustafizur Rahman's release from the IPL on BCCI instruction.
Ashes | ‘He’s got such incredible hand-eye coordination. He is always looking to throw punches…’: Joe Root praises Travis Head
January 5, 2026 22:05 IST
Australian batsman Travis Head is now the fifth highest run-getter in Ashes this century with his tally of 528 runs in the ongoing Ashes.
As WPL arrives, six-hitting expected to see an uptick
January 6, 2026 10:42 IST
While auction choices of big hitters by franchises second Aussie great Meg Lanning's assessment that more sixes are being hit, Saffer Marizanne Kapp notes that a good balance with strike-rotators is necessary
Why Joe Root’s troubles against Cummins, Hazlewood and Bumrah prevent him from becoming an all-time Test great
January 6, 2026 10:42 IST
How else can one determine greatness if not performances against the very best? Else, so many really good batsmen can waltz into that exclusive club. Root hasn't earned that one of the GOATs tag yet.
‘I don’t think he will lose his hunger… will play another Ashes in Australia’: Michael Vaughan on Joe Root’s hunger for runs
January 5, 2026 20:27 IST
England batsman Joe Root scored his second Test hundred in Australia with his knock of 160 against the hosts in the final and fifth Test of the Ashes at Sydney
‘I hope someone in that dressing room will sit down with him’: Nasser Hussain on Jamie Smith’s rash shot against Marnus Labuschangne
January 5, 2026 19:57 IST
England batsman Jamie Smith fell on 41 after charging down the pitch to the medium pace of Marnus Labuschange to be caught by Scott Boland at deep cover
‘Is it actually benefitting the World Test Championships?’: Aakash Chopra on situation if India and Bangladesh stop playing bilateral series
January 5, 2026 19:41 IST
On Monday, Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry said in a statement that there will be no telecast of Indian Premier League (IPL) matches in the country.
‘We can form a woman KL Rahul’: Abhishek Nayar opens up about lack of frontline wicketkeeping option in UP Warriorz ahead of WPL 2026
January 5, 2026 17:23 IST
The franchise has Phoebe Litchfield and 23-year-old Shipra Giri to don the gloves, but Nayar agreed that wicketkeeping was an area of concern for the team, a few days before their season opener against the Gujarat Giants on January 10
‘Don’t ever dive on my cricket field’: Dwayne Bravo recalls MS Dhoni advice that made him go ‘wow’ in IPL 2018
January 5, 2026 15:59 IST
Bravo also recalled his first interaction with Dhoni on the field and how the trust on his own skills and understanding helped him build an almost instant rapport with the former India captain.
‘He’s unlucky’: AB de Villiers reasons why India pacer Mohammed Siraj missed T20 World 2026 spot
January 5, 2026 14:34 IST
AB de Villiers, however, observed that the Indian T20 World Cup-bound bowling attack is well-rounded with a particular emphasis on its strengths in the spin department.
Shreyas Iyer to captain Mumbai on his comeback from injury in Vijay Hazare Trophy
January 5, 2026 14:08 IST
Iyer will replace the injured Shardul Thakur as the skipper for Mumbai in the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy season.
Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast amid Mustafizur Rahman row
January 5, 2026 15:03 IST
Bangladesh's Information and Broadcasting Ministry said that Mustafizur Rahman's ouster from the IPL has "hurt and angered the Bangladesh citizens" because of which there will be no broadcast of the league.
‘Should you touch another player? The answer is no’: AUS legends react after Stokes-Labuschagne SCG mid-pitch exchange
January 5, 2026 14:00 IST
Ashes 2025-26: England captain Ben Stokes, however, had the last laugh on the day in Sydney as he proceeded to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne shortly after their heated mid-pitch exchange, caught at gully on 48.
India vs South Africa U19 2nd ODI: IND win by 8 wickets after Vaibhav Suryavanshi blitz
January 6, 2026 00:47 IST
IND vs SA U19 Cricket Score, India vs South Africa Under 19 2nd ODI Today Match: India had earlier won the first ODI by 25 runs via DLS Method here at the Willowmoore Park.
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