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  Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?

  January 01, 2026 14:55 IST

  Australia opener Usman Khawaja is set to address the media ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. There are speculations that he might announce his retirement from international cricket after the SCG Test.

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  Mohammad Rizwan's flop show continues in BBL, scores 6 runs at strike rate of 60 for Renegades

  January 01, 2026 11:31 IST

  Mohammad Rizwan is featuring in the Big Bash League (BBL) at the moment for Melbourne Renegades. However, he hasn't been able to stamp his authority yet in the tournament and his flop show continued in the New Year as well. Rizwan scored only six runs at a strike rate of 60.

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  Dewald Brevis and Sherfane Rutherford combine to smash 6 consecutive sixes in SA20

  January 01, 2026 10:38 IST

  Pretoria Capitals thumped MI Cape Town by a huge margin of 85 runs to register their first win of the ongoing SA20 season. Sherfane Rutherford and Dewald Brevis played blinders by smashing six consecutive sixes as they propelled the team's total to 220 runs.

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  After withdrawing from WPL 2026 due to personal reasons, Ellyse Perry features in Super Smash T20

  January 01, 2026 8:46 IST

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) confirmed on Tuesday (December 30) that Ellyse Perry has pulled out of the upcoming WPL 2026. However, a few hours later, the Aussie all-rounder was spotted playing in the Women's Super Smash, which coincides with the WPL.

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  Australia announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, 3 injured players selected

  January 01, 2026 7:30 IST

  Australia have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup that will be played from February 7 to March 8 in India and Sri Lanka. Pat Cummins, Hazlewood and Tim David have all been selected despite being injured and subject to fitness clearance in time for the mega event.

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  When will Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma be in action in 2026? Check India's ODI schedule of the year

  December 31, 2025 23:30 IST

  Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have ended 2025 as the top two-ranked batters in ICC ODI rankings. Fans are eager to watch them back in action as they only play in ODIs for India now. Here is when Kohli and Rohit will be in action in 2026 and India's ODI schedule for the year.

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  Virat Kohli shares last Instagram post of 2025 as he steps into 2026 with 'light' of his life

  December 31, 2025 22:30 IST

  Virat Kohli was in stellar form late in 2025 as he amassed four consecutive fifty-plus knocks, including two back-to-back centuries against South Africa. Kohli has shared his last Instagram post of the year.

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  Rishabh Pant falls cheaply as Delhi lose big to Odisha in Vijay Hazare Trophy

  December 31, 2025 21:33 IST

  Rishabh Pant bagged another low score after having made 70 in one of the four matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Pant made 24 as Delhi imploded and lost to Odisha by a margin of 79 runs.

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  BPL governing council drops Chattogram as venue for remainder of BPL season

  December 31, 2025 21:17 IST

  As per the revised BPL schedule, the Sylhet International Stadium will host matches until January 12. The tournament will then shift to Dhaka. The Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur will stage the later rounds from January 15.

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  Travis Head hints at missing BBL after draining Ashes, looks to stay fresh for T20 World Cup

  December 31, 2025 20:45 IST

  Travis Head has been a vital cog for Australia in the ongoing Ashes as he has been the top-scorer in the first four Test matches. Head has hinted that he might be missing the Big Bash League as he looks to stay fresh for the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  India's international schedule for 2026: Check when men's and women's will be in action next year

  December 31, 2025 22:52 IST

  India will have several key assignments lined up in 2026, with the T20 World Cup defence being the most important one. The women's team will also play the T20 World Cup and will look to make it a double after winning the ODI World Cup. Here is India's schedule for 2026.

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  Chris Lynn creates history in BBL as Adelaide Strikers end New Year Eve's drought

  December 31, 2025 18:59 IST

  Chris Lynn has created history in the Big Bash League as he put up a stellar performance for Adelaide Strikers in their clash against Brisbane Heat. Lynn hit an unbeaten 79 in the 123-run chase.

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  Gaikwad sends message to BCCI with hundred in Vijay Hazare Trophy, Padikkal, Sarfaraz knock doors

  December 31, 2025 17:41 IST

  Ruturaj Gaikwad has sent a strong message to the BCCI with his hundred in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while Devdutt Padikkal continued his Midas touch with yet another hundred in the tournament. Sarfaraz Khan also hit a ton in the VHT.

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  Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's ICC rankings: What were stalwarts' standings in ODIs in 2025 vs 2024?

  December 31, 2025 19:01 IST

  Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli end 2025 as the top two-ranked batters in ODI cricket. The two have been in brilliant form in the 50-over format, having scored several centuries. Check what Kohli and Rohit's standings were in 2024.

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  Joe Root's World No.1 spot in danger after Harry Brook make big strides, Shubman Gill back in top 10

  December 31, 2025 15:37 IST

  Joe Root has not lived up to the billing in the ongoing Ashes, despite scoring his maiden hundred on Australian soil during the second match of the series. Root is now in danger of losing his World No.1 spot in the ICC rankings.

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  Afghanistan announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026, Rashid Khan to lead

  December 31, 2025 13:23 IST

  Afghanistan have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Rashid Khan will lead the team while Ibrahim Zadran has been named the vice-captain of the team. Mujeeb Ur Rahman has also made his comeback to the team.

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  Sarfaraz Khan sizzles for Mumbai vs Goa, smashes 14 sixes on his way to 157

  December 31, 2025 12:38 IST

  Sarfaraz Khan showcased his stunning hitting skills in the Vijay Hazare Trophy clash for Mumbai vs Goa, smashing 157 runs off just 75 deliveries with as many as 14 sixes. He scored runs at a brilliant strike rate of 209.33 to help Mumbai post a massive total.

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  Arjun Tendulkar turns up against Mumbai for first time in Vijay Hazare Trophy since switching to Goa

  December 31, 2025 11:45 IST

  Arjun Tendulkar is playing today against Mumbai for the first time in the Vijay Hazare Trophy after changing his team to Goa. In the opening spell, the left-arm pacer couldn't pick up a wicket as Yashasvi Jaiswal got the better of him.

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  ICC gives 'satisfactory' rating to Eden Gardens pitch as Kolkata escapes sanctions for IND v SA Test

  December 31, 2025 10:00 IST

  The first Test between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata last month had ended inside three days. ICC match referee Richie Richardson has rated the pitch 'satisfactory' as the venue escaped any sanctions.

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  Harmanpreet Kaur equals Mithali Raj's all-time record for India in T20Is

  December 31, 2025 8:48 IST

  India ended the year 2025 on a high as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side whitewashed Sri Lanka in the five-match T20I series. Meanwhile, Kaur also equalled Mithali Raj's all-time record in the shortest format of the game while playing for India.

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  How did Team India perform in international cricket in 2025?

  December 31, 2025 8:20 IST

  India Women ended the year 2025 with a memorable 5-0 cleansweep of Sri Lanka in T20Is. It was a memorable year for Indian cricket with two ICC trophies - men's team won the Champions Trophy while the women's team triumphed in the World Cup at home.

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  Damien Martyn, former Australia cricketer, battling meningitis, in induced coma

  December 31, 2025 7:17 IST

  Damien Martyn has been hospitalised in Queensland and is suffering from meningitis. He was taken ill on Boxing Day and is currently in an induced coma. His close friend and former teammate Adam Gilchrist confirmed the development while several players are sending their prayers and best wishes.

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  Harmanpreet Kaur opens up after helping India women clean sweep Sri Lanka in T20I series

  December 30, 2025 23:52 IST

  Star India women's skipper Harmanpreet Kaur took centre stage and talked about her side's performance against Sri Lanka in the fifth T20I of the series. She talked about ending the year with a win as well.

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  Deepti Sharma breaks world record, becomes highest wicket taker in WT20I history

  December 30, 2025 23:14 IST

  Star India women's all-rounder Deepti Sharma took one wicket in the fifth T20I of the clash against Sri Lanka women. Taking the wicket, Deepti broke the record of Australia's Megan Schutt and became the highest wicket-taker in WT20I history.

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  India women clean sweep Sri Lanka, register dominant win in fifth T20I

  December 30, 2025 22:28 IST

  India women continued their string of brilliance in the ongoing five-game T20I series against Sri Lanka. Taking on the side at the Greenfield International Stadium, the Women in Blue registered a 15-run win in the fifth T20I.

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  Shaheen Afridi set to return back to Pakistan, BBL stint ends due to knee injury

  December 30, 2025 22:09 IST

  Star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi picked up a knee injury while playing for Brisbane Heat in the BBL (Big Bash League), he is all set to make his return to Pakistan so that he can continue his rehab process.

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  Gary Lineker advises Arsenal forward Viktor Gyokeres to learn from Premier League star

  December 30, 2025 20:45 IST

  Former footballer Gary Lineker took centre stage and advised Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres to replicate the showings of star forward in hopes of scoring more goals for Arsenal in the upcoming Premier League games.

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  Why are Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh not playing in IND vs SL 5th T20I? Explained

  December 30, 2025 18:56 IST

  India look to sweep Sri Lanka by 5-0 as they face them in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram. India have made twin changes as both Smriti Mandhana and Renuka Singh Thakur are not playing in the fifth match.