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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beat Elena Rybakina in a dramatic three‑set final to win the women’s singles title at the 2026 Indian Wells Masters. Sabalenka lost the first set but rebounded to take the next two, ultimately clinching the championship in a close tiebreak. The victory marks a major hard‑court triumph for the Belarusian star.
Rajasthan Royals youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has set a clear goal for IPL 2026: winning the trophy with his team. Speaking at the BCCI Naman Awards, the 14-year-old said he wants to perform well and contribute to the team’s success. The young batting prodigy hopes his performances will help Rajasthan Royals achieve their title ambition.
Bangladesh won the third ODI against Pakistan by 11 runs, taking the series. However, Pakistan lodged an official complaint over a controversial review on the penultimate ball. They claimed Bangladesh took the review after seeing the replay on the big screen, which goes against the protocol. The match ended amid debate.
New Zealand spinner Ish Sodhi will miss the rest of the T20I series against South Africa due to a broken thumb suffered during training. He requires four weeks of recovery. Lockie Ferguson joins the squad, while Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie handle spin duties. South Africa won the first T20I by seven wickets.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav explained why Ishan Kishan was picked over Jitesh Sharma for India’s T20 World Cup 2026. Despite being out of the team for over two years, Ishan impressed in domestic cricket and IPL, bringing energy and an X-factor. Surya said the decision was partly gut feeling, trusting Ishan to deliver for the […]
India opener Sanju Samson believes the Indian cricket team will win more ICC trophies in the coming years because of the strong talent in the country. Samson played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup win, scoring 321 runs and winning Player of the Tournament. He called the World Cup victory a dream come […]
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, celebrated at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 after his record 175-run innings in the Under-19 World Cup final. The youngest IPL signee for Rajasthan Royals aims to win IPL 2026 for RR. He credits the team, senior players, and Rahul Dravid for his growth, focusing on performing for the team’s success.
The BCCI honoured India’s five recent World Cup-winning teams at the Naman Awards in New Delhi, including U19 Men’s and Women’s, Women’s ODI, T20, and Champions Trophy winners. Lifetime awards went to Rahul Dravid, Mithali Raj, and Roger Binny. Shubman Gill, Smriti Mandhana, and Mumbai Cricket Association also received top honours.
Rajasthan Royals may soon get new owners as investment bank The Raine Group manages the sale process. The franchise is valued at about $1.1 billion. Several groups, including investors linked to Lalit Modi, Aditya Birla Group, Satyan Gajwani, and Adar Poonawalla, are reportedly bidding to buy a stake in the IPL team.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif congratulated Kuldeep Yadav on marrying his childhood sweetheart Vanshika, calling him “one of the nicest cricketers.” The private wedding in Kanpur was attended by family, friends, and cricketers like Raina and Chahal. Kuldeep and Vanshika, childhood friends, got engaged in June after years of being together.
RSR Murthy, coach and mentor of former India captain Mithali Raj, congratulated her on receiving the BCCI Lifetime Achievement Award. He praised her 22-year international career, dedication, and passion, calling her a trailblazer for women’s cricket in India and worldwide. Murthy said the award is well-deserved and will inspire young cricketers.
In the first T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand were bowled out for 91, their 14th T20I under 100, losing to South Africa. James Neesham top-scored with 26, while debutant Nqobani Mokoena took three wickets. South Africa chased easily, with Connor Esterhuizen unbeaten on 45, winning in the 17th over to lead 1-0.
Ajinkya Rahane will continue as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026, valued for his experience despite KKR’s mixed 2025 season. New recruits like Cameron Green are expected to strengthen the squad. However, Indian pacer Harshit Rana is ruled out due to injury, and a replacement is yet to be announced.
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says Sunrisers Hyderabad lack genuine wicket-takers ahead of IPL 2026. He suggests SRH must rely on powerful batting to set big scores, creating scoreboard pressure. Former CSK coach Laxmipathy Balaji added SRH’s bowling lineup looks thin after trading Mohammed Shami.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir said he never doubted Sanju Samson’s talent or explosive ability as a pinch-hitter. Samson scored crucial runs in knockout games at the T20 World Cup, helping India win their third title. Gambhir added Samson was included to add firepower and aggression at the top of the innings.