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Ashwin praised New Zealand's analytical approach against India in Vadodara. (PTI/AP Photo)

‘I would pay to sit in their team meetings’: R Ashwin lauds New Zealand’s planning, analytical approach against India

January 13, 2026 10:24 IST

IND vs NZ: Despite holding only a fourth of the experience across departments, a second-string BlackCaps outfit handed India a scare in the first ODI in Vadodara last Sunday.

Washington Sundar suffered a side strain during the first NZ ODI and has subsequently been ruled out of the series. (PTI Photo)

‘When Shubman Gill was injured, he did not come out to bat’: Former India batter slams team for risking Washington Sundar in NZ ODI

January 13, 2026 09:23 IST

Washington Sundar is part of the 15-member squad for the forthcoming T20 World Cup and has now been ruled out of the remainder of the ODI series. He is also doubtful to start in the five-match T20I series against the Kiwis.

Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement from cricket after upcoming home series against India

January 13, 2026 01:10 IST

Healy joked that she made the decision to quit cricket because her husband and Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc hit a hole-in-one in golf recently and she felt like she need to take up the sport full time to beat him

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana during their Women's Premier League (WPL) match against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. (Express photo by Narendra Vaskar)

WPL 2026: Grace and power to the fore as Harris’ stunning 40-ball 85 powers RCB to two wins in two

January 13, 2026 00:15 IST

After RCB's bowlers struck early to restrict UPW to 143/5, Grace Harris played a blistering knock filled with big hits to take her side home in a canter.

Rana scored 29 in 23 balls, further boosting his credentials as being slightly more than a tailender who can hold a bat. (PTI Photo)

Harshit Rana reveals Gautam Gambhir-led India team management’s plans for him after IND vs NZ 1st ODI heroics

January 13, 2026 00:02 IST

Harshit Rana's 37-run partnership with KL Rahul for the sixth wicket is what helped India out of a slightly shaky situation

Devdutt Padikkal, who has been in rich form throughout the tournament, continued from where he left off in Ahmedabad

Karnataka too strong for depleted Mumbai, make Vijay Hazare Trophy semis

January 12, 2026 23:40 IST

Mumbai, already missing the services of Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav and Shardul Thakur, had to take the field at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru without the in-form Sarfaraz Khan, who missed the match due to injury.

While it didn't quite come together for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli put on a show (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

Cool to see New Zealand youngsters experience the noise when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma walk out: Jamieson

January 12, 2026 23:09 IST

New Zealand fast bowler Kyle Jamieson, who has shared a dressing room with Kohli at RCB, said that it was nice to see some of the younger players in his team experience the noise when Rohit and later Kohli walked out.

Kohli hit eight fours and a six in his innings and in the process, became the fastest player to 28,000 runs in men's international cricket. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

Virat Kohli ‘basically walks the talk’, says Shreyas Iyer after yet another stellar knock from ex-India captain

January 12, 2026 22:48 IST

Virat Kohli shared a 118-run stand for the second wicket with captain Shubman Gill that came in just 107 balls after which he put up 77 off just 76 with Shreyas Iyer, who himself made an emphatic return from injury.

Rahul recalled why the chase proved comedic batting alongside Rana. (PTI Photo)

KL Rahul: ‘Harshit asked me to keep reminding him to not hit a six every ball’

January 12, 2026 21:25 IST

The seasoned batter admitted he had to "settle" the all-rounder's impetuous nerves; but once calm, the duo cracked the chase after Rahul reminded Rana they weren't chasing too many

Sources in the ICC said that the risk assessment was routine procedure and part of contingency planning, “rather than conclusions or determinations.” (ICC Photo)

ICC reiterates no change in T20 World Cup, refutes Bangladesh’s claim of ‘security risk’

January 12, 2026 20:52 IST

After Bangladesh's sports advisor, Asif Nazrul, claimed that the world body’s own security assessment had flagged concerns, the ICC said their ‘position remains unchanged.’

India's Harshit Rana plays a shot during the first One Day International cricket match between India and New Zealand in Vadodara, India, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026. (AP Photo)

Why Harshit Rana’s 29 matters for India’s ODI balance

January 13, 2026 09:58 IST

Harshit Rana will face sterner tests ahead, but on a night when India briefly flirted with uncertainty, he showed he could absorb pressure and deliver

Rizwan has scored just 167 runs at a strike rate of 101.82 and average of 20.87. (Pic Credit: Fox screenshot)

Mohammad Rizwan becomes first overseas player in BBL history to be retired out

January 12, 2026 19:40 IST

Overall, Mohammad Rizwan is only the third batsman in BBL history to be retired out without an injury.

Cook had previously been critical of how McCullum and Stokes treated County cricket. (File Photo)

Alastair Cook expresses interest in joining England coaching staff: ‘You need a variety of different people’

January 12, 2026 19:00 IST

Alastair Cook wrote in his column for The Times that he had never thought of going into coaching but is now thinking about it after Mike Atherton's piece for the paper.

Dhawan and Shine posted a photo of them holding hands with the caption: "From shared smiles to shared dreams. Grateful for the love, the blessings and every good wish for our engagement as we choose togetherness forever." (Pic Credit: Shikhar Dhawan Instagram)

Shikhar Dhawan announces engagement with girlfriend Sophie Shine

January 12, 2026 18:14 IST

Shikhar Dhawan and Sophie Shine made the announcement on their Instagram handles.

RCB vs UPW Live Score, IPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru meet UP Warriorz in Match 5 today.

RCB vs UPW Highlights, WPL 2026: Grace Harris smashes 85 in 40 to guide RCB to 9-wicket win

January 13, 2026 00:30 IST

WPL 2026, RCB vs UPW: UP Warriorz threw away four wickets in the space of eight balls to slump to 50/5. Then, Deandra Dottin and Deepti Sharma rescued them to take them to 143/5.

ICC Men's U19 World Cup 2026 squads: 16 teams will feature in the 16 editions of the tournament. (CREIMAS)

ICC U19 Men’s World Cup 2026 Squad: Full player list of all 16 teams

January 12, 2026 15:17 IST

ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2026 All Team Squads, Players List: Check out all the players from the 16 teams in the U19 World Cup that will be played in Zimbabwe and Namibia.

ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 schedule: India open their campaign on January 15. (BCCI)

ICC Men’s U19 World Cup 2026 Schedule: Full match fixture list, venue, date, time

January 12, 2026 15:13 IST

ICC Under 19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Schedule, Fixtures, Match Timings, Time Table: Check out the full match schedule for the 16-team Under-19 World Cup that is slated to be played in five venues in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6.

India have won all 13 ODI chases where KL Rahul has remained unbeaten. (CREIMAS)

‘People often ask why is he batting so low’: KL Rahul’s unique ability helps him don ODI No. 6 role, says Irfan Pathan

January 12, 2026 12:49 IST

IND vs NZ: In a 301-run chase that seemed to fritter with a flurry of wickets against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday, kl Rahul took his time to settle in but eventually quelled the nerves by sealing a four-wicket win for India

IND vs NZ: Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the New Zealand ODI series. (CREIMAS)

Rookie Ayush Badoni replaces Washington Sundar as India sweat over crisis man

January 12, 2026 19:56 IST

IND vs NZ: Washington was taken for scans immediately and the reports have suggested that he needs few weeks rest and as a result he would return home before heading to the Centre of Excellence.

Virat Kohli won his 71st international Player of the Match award against New Zealand in Vadodara. (CREIMAS)

Most Man of the Match awards: Virat Kohli bags 71st PoTM in Vadodara, nears Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record

January 12, 2026 11:30 IST

Registering a match-winning 93 in Vadodara against New Zealand in the series opener, Virat Kohli was awarded his 45th ODI Man of the Match award across 309 appearances.

Virat Kohli won his 45th ODI man of the match award against New Zealand in Vadodara. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

‘I send my awards to my mum in Gurgaon’: Virat Kohli after match-winning 93 in IND-NZ Vadodara ODI

January 12, 2026 11:45 IST

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli has admittedly lost count of the overflowing trophies from his playing career, but has found a secure place to frame them all.

India's KL Rahul ahead of the 1st ODI vs New Zealand in Vadodara. (Express Photo by Bhupendra Rana)

‘Didn’t know Washington Sundar couldn’t run’: KL Rahul reveals after dragging India to victory

January 12, 2026 02:08 IST

Rahul scored an unbeaten 29 off 21 balls at Vadodara while Sundar was not out on seven runs off seven balls despite suffering a side strain in the first innings of the game.

Women’s Premier League: Sophie Devine shines with bat and ball as Gujarat Giants clinch high-scoring thriller against Delhi Capitals

January 12, 2026 12:55 IST

With seven needed to win off the last over, Jemimah Rodrigues's team somehow contrives to lose second game in as many days

Washington Sundar has a side strain and will go for a scan: Shubman Gill

January 11, 2026 23:42 IST

The 26-year-old, who bowled five overs for 27 runs, walked off midway through the New Zealand innings and did not return to field. Despite the discomfort, he later came out to bat at No. 8 and played a key role in India's successful run chase for a four-wicket win.