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Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder meet in a pivotal mid-season BBL|15 clash at Adelaide Oval, with the hosts looking to climb into the top-four conversation and the visitors desperate to arrest a worrying slide. Home conditions, better recent form and a more settled core make the Strikers slight favourites going into this contest.​ Adelaide Strikers sit mid-table with two wins …

Australian opener Travis Head delivered a memorable performance on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test, producing a magnificent century at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Head brought up his hundred in emphatic style, completing the milestone in 105 balls with a crisp cover drive for four off Josh Tongue during the morning session. The century marked Head’s 12th in …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is entering a new era. After the high of their Women’s Premier League 2024 title and the disappointment of 2025, the franchise underwent a massive tactical overhaul during the November 2025 Mega Auction. RCB superstar Ellyse Perry withdrawn from WPL 2026 However, the biggest shockwave hit the camp just three days ago: Ellyse Perry has officially …

Legendary West Indies all-rounder Dwayne Bravo appeared on the Beard Before Wicket podcast to discuss his transition from a global playing icon to his new high-profile mentoring role. During the wide-ranging conversation with hosts Moeen Ali and Adil Rashid, the 42-year-old was asked to assemble a ‘dream team’ that he believes represents the absolute pinnacle of the shortest format. Bravo, …

Pretoria Capitals host Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the 14th match of SA20 2025-26 at SuperSport Park, Centurion, on January 5. Sunrisers hold a slight edge in recent form and head-to-head battles, but Capitals seek a home boost to climb the table.​ Sunrisers Eastern Cape sit second with 12 points from 4 matches (2 wins, 1 loss, 1 no result), boasting …

In a gripping low-scoring encounter at the International Sports Stadium in Coffs Harbour, Joel Davies emerged as the all-round hero, steering the Sydney Sixers to a thrilling three-wicket victory over the Brisbane Heat in the 24th match of BBL|15 on January 5, 2026. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Sixers restricted the Heat to a meagre 114/9, …

As India reflects on its historic Women’s World Cup 2025 triumph, the focus has swiftly shifted toward the future of the team’s leadership. With current captain Harmanpreet Kaur now 36 and entering the twilight of her illustrious career, the search for a long-term successor has intensified. While Smriti Mandhana has long been the frontrunner, South African legend Marizanne Kapp has …

Sydney Sixers’ seam attack seized early control of their Big Bash League 2025-26 clash against Brisbane Heat at Coffs Harbour, with Sean Abbott producing a spellbinding dismissal of Jack Wildermuth that lit up the 24th match of BBL|15. ​ The Heat, sent in after the Sixers won the bat flip, limped to 89/8 in 15.4 overs as the hosts’ experienced bowling group …

On January 4, 2026, ahead of India’s first international series of the year, star all-rounder Hardik Pandya and his girlfriend, model Mahieka Sharma, were spotted at Jamnagar Airport alongside veteran batter Rohit Sharma. The group, which included Rohit’s wife Ritika Sajdeh and their young son Ahaan, appeared to be in high spirits as they transitioned from domestic duties to international …

Fans erupted in frenzy as Travis Head‘s ferocious 91 not out overshadowed Joe Root‘s gritty 160 on a thrilling Day 2 of the 5th Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground on January 4, 2026. Australia, already clinching the series 3-1, trail England‘s first innings 384 by 218 runs at 166/2 after 34.1 overs. The Pink Ashes finale delivered edge-of-seat drama …