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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 …

In a high-voltage Elite Group C clash of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 at Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground in Jaipur, Mumbai posted a mammoth 444/8 after Goa captain Deepraj Gaonkar opted to field first on Wednesday. The match, part of the domestic 50-over spectacle, saw Mumbai’s batters unleash fury on a batting-friendly surface, setting a towering target that left fans buzzing …

As the sun sets on 2025, the SA20 brings a New Year’s Eve blockbuster to the iconic Newlands Cricket Ground. Both MI Cape Town and Pretoria Capitals are desperate for their first win of the season, making this Match 8 a high-stakes encounter to kick off the festivities. The “Home Side” has shown flashes of brilliance but lacked the finishing …

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has unveiled their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8, 2026. Star leg-spinner Rashid Khan will lead a balanced squad that blends experienced campaigners with emerging talent. Afghanistan have been placed in Pool D alongside New Zealand, South Africa, …

Puducherry captain Aman Khan, who recently grabbed headlines after being picked by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the IPL 2026 auction, found himself in the spotlight for an entirely different reason during a Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 match. The encounter against Jharkhand, held in Ahmedabad, turned into a challenging day for the all-rounder as he ended up setting an unwanted …