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Devdutt Padikkal has notched up five fifty-plus scores in six innings this Vijay Hazare Trophy season. (JioHotstar screengrab)

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 remains a persistent and damaging issue in Indian sport, according to one of the country's top sports nutritionists, Ryan Fernando. (BCCI)

‘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.

While the Indian WC-winning team will always be considered pioneers who helped lift women's cricket, their developmental years were far from ideal when it comes to nutrition. (Express Photo by Narendra Vaskar)

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.

Prior to the Ashes, Root had never scored a Test hundred in Australia. (Reuters Photo)

‘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

Smith has not scored a hundred in his last 15 Test innings (Reuters Photo)

‘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

Dwayne Bravo recalled an interesting conversation with MS Dhoni in IPL 2018 that made him go 'wow' on the field. (Sportzpics)

‘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.

AB de Villiers said Mohammed Siraj is unlucky to miss a spot in the 2026 T20 World Cup. (AP Photo)

‘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 marks his comeback from injury as Mumbai's captain in the VHT.

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.

KKR had bought Mustafizur in the auction ahead of the 2026 season of the IPL in December. (BCCI Photo)

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.

Ashes: Ben Stokes and Marnus Labuschagne were involved in a heated exchange in Sydney on Monday. (Fox Sports screengrab)

‘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 (IND U19) vs South Africa (SA U19) 2nd Youth ODI Live: Catch the latest updates from Benoni today.

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.

ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: India were the first of the 20 teams to unveil their squad for the tournament. (BCCI Photo)

T20 World Cup 2026 Squads: Full player list of all 20 teams; New Zealand, Nepal reveal roster; PAK, WI left among top teams

January 7, 2026 08:46 IST

ICC Men's T20 World Cup Squad 2026: Here is a look at the full squads list of all 20 teams as they approach the May 1 deadline to submit their provisional team lists.

Joe Root celebrates his 41st Test century in the SCG Ashes Test on Monday. (AP Photo)

STATS: Joe Root narrows Sachin Tendulkar’s lead to under 2000 runs, equals Ricky Ponting with 41st Test century in Sydney

January 5, 2026 08:57 IST

Ashes: Joe Root marked the first international Test ton of 2026, a milestone that drew him level with Australia legend Ricky Ponting at 41 Test centuries, only behind Sachin Tendulkar and Jacques Kallis.

Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play our T20 WC games in India

Bangladesh to ICC: Won’t play our T20 World Cup games in India

January 5, 2026 09:28 IST

The BCB’s move comes a day after the BCCI asked Kolkata Knight Riders to eject Bangladesh seamer Mustafizur Rahman from its squad for the next IPL season.

AB de Villiers names Hardik Pandya as India’s ‘pivotal player’ for T20 World Cup defence: ‘The guy who win you games’

January 5, 2026 00:11 IST

Pandya was also influential in India's World Cup win in 2024 in the USA and the Caribbean Islands. He bowled the famous last over against South Africa in the final.