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India’s men’s cricket schedule for 2026 promises a thrilling mix of high-stakes tournaments, home comforts, and challenging overseas assignments, setting the stage for another blockbuster year in white-ball and red-ball formats. The calendar kicks off with a bilateral white-ball tour against New Zealand in January, featuring three ODIs followed by five T20Is across picturesque venues from Vadodara to Thiruvananthapuram. This …

Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers meet in a high-stakes New Year clash of BBL|15 in Hobart, with the in-form defending champions Hurricanes looking to consolidate a top-two spot against a Scorchers outfit still searching for consistency but carrying serious firepower. Expect a contest shaped by Hurricanes’ chasing template and Scorchers’ explosive middle order on a ground that usually rewards positive …

Cricket Australia have ushered in the New Year with a clear statement of intent, officially naming a ‘spin-heavy’ 15-player provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. With the tournament set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka starting this February, selectors have prioritized slow-bowling depth and versatility to combat the subcontinent’s expected turning tracks. Mitchell Marsh …

Otago Volts crushed Central Districts by 41 runs in the fifth match of Super Smash 2025-26 at Molyneux Park, Alexandra, where Glenn Phillips stole the show with an unbeaten 90 off 48 balls, featuring jaw-dropping left-handed shots that lit up social media.​ Glenn Phillips’ left-handed magic stuns the cricketing world  New Zealand’s versatile batter Phillips turned heads by flipping to a …

The Big Bash League (BBL) rings in the New Year with a high-stakes encounter at Docklands Stadium (Marvel Stadium) as the Melbourne Renegades host the Sydney Sixers. Both teams are looking to shake off sluggish starts to the season and climb the ladder in this 18th match of the tournament. The Renegades return to their home turf coming off consecutive …

The dust got settled after the IPL 2026 auction, and squads are now theoretically locked in. However, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Punjab Kings (PBKS) camp. The franchise, which made headlines by shattering records to acquire Shreyas Iyer for a colossal INR 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, now faces a potential nightmare: the unavailability of their …

Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal remains one of the most influential spin bowlers of the modern era. At his peak, Ajmal was virtually unplayable, combining sharp turn, subtle variations, and relentless accuracy to dominate batters across formats. With over 400 international wickets to his name, Ajmal played a key role in Pakistan’s success in the late 2000s and early 2010s, …

Indian cricket fans awaiting the return of star batter Shreyas Iyer will have to wait a little longer. Despite promising signs of recovery at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE), the 30-year-old middle-order mainstay is expected to miss the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting January 11, 2026. While Iyer has resumed batting in the nets, a combination …

Khushi Mukherjee, a Bollywood actress and reality TV star known for MTV Splitsvilla, has ignited social media buzz by claiming Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav messaged her frequently in the past. The remark, made at a recent event amid questions about dating cricketers, quickly went viral, sparking searches and speculation online. While Khushi later clarified their bond as purely friendly, …

Veteran pacer Mohammed Shami is firmly in contention for a return to international cricket, with India’s three-match ODI series against New Zealand scheduled to begin on January 11, 2026. After months on the sidelines following injury, Shami’s impressive domestic performances have caught the attention of selectors, especially with Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for the series. India’s selection panel …