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WPL 2026 kicks off today with Mumbai Indians vs RCB opener

WPL 2026 kicks off today with Mumbai Indians vs RCB opener

The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 kicks off today with defending champions Mumbai Indians facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
Womens
Geoffrey Boycott brands Brendon McCullum a "gambler" after Ashes defeat

Geoffrey Boycott brands Brendon McCullum a "gambler" after Ashes defeat

England legend Geoffrey Boycott launched a scathing attack on Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after England's 1-4 Ashes defeat, branding the coach a "gambler" with no accountability.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
Marcus Stoinis delivers fiery send-off to Babar Azam in BBL clash

Marcus Stoinis delivers fiery send-off to Babar Azam in BBL clash

Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis gave Pakistan's Babar Azam a fiery send-off during a Big Bash League match after dismissing him for 14 runs, getting revenge for his earlier dismissal.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
Marcus Stoinis fiery send-off
JP Duminy predicts Tristan Stubbs will impress in SA20 after World Cup snub

JP Duminy predicts Tristan Stubbs will impress in SA20 after World Cup snub

Former South African great JP Duminy backed Tristan Stubbs to do amazing things in the ongoing SA20 after the 25-year-old's shocking omission from South Africa's T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
World Cup
RCB unlikely to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium, Raipur frontrunner as new home

RCB unlikely to return to Chinnaswamy Stadium, Raipur frontrunner as new home

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are unlikely to return to M. Chinnaswamy Stadium for IPL 2026 after the tragic stampede at their 2025 trophy celebration. Raipur emerges as frontrunner for new home.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
M Chinnaswamy Stadium RCB home venue shift
Devdutt Padikkal breaks silence on New Zealand ODI series snub

Devdutt Padikkal breaks silence on New Zealand ODI series snub

Devdutt Padikkal has spoken about being overlooked for the India vs New Zealand ODI series despite scoring over 600 runs in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, acknowledging intense competition.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 3 min read
Domestic
New Zealand go spin-heavy for T20 World Cup 2026 campaign

New Zealand go spin-heavy for T20 World Cup 2026 campaign

New Zealand named a spin-heavy squad led by captain Mitchell Santner for the T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka, with five spin options and a strong pace quartet.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
Mitchell Santner Captain New Zealand T20 World Cup squad
Rohit Sharma rejects vada pav offer from fan, reply goes viral

Rohit Sharma rejects vada pav offer from fan, reply goes viral

Indian cricket team star Rohit Sharma once again rejected a 'vada pav' offer from a fan while training ahead of the New Zealand ODI series, showcasing his commitment to fitness.

The Cricket Standard Desk 12 Jan 2026 2 min read
Rohit Sharma vada pav rejection
Stuart Broad reveals details of Ben Stokes-Marnus Labuschagne spat

Stuart Broad reveals details of Ben Stokes-Marnus Labuschagne spat

England legend Stuart Broad pinned the blame on Marnus Labuschagne for instigating the heated confrontation with Ben Stokes during Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test, revealing exclusive details.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 3 min read
International
Harry Brook nearly loses captaincy after nightclub bouncer incident

Harry Brook nearly loses captaincy after nightclub bouncer incident

England's Harry Brook was reportedly close to losing his white-ball captaincy after an altercation with a nightclub bouncer in Wellington ahead of the Ashes 2025-26 series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Hope's record 118, Ngidi's historic hat-trick inspire Pretoria Capitals win

Hope's record 118, Ngidi's historic hat-trick inspire Pretoria Capitals win

Shai Hope blasted the highest individual score in SA20 history with 118 off 69 balls before Lungi Ngidi claimed the league's first-ever hat-trick to power Pretoria Capitals to a 15-run win.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
Shai Hope SA20 118
Vikram Rathour appointed Sri Lanka batting coach for T20 World Cup 2026

Vikram Rathour appointed Sri Lanka batting coach for T20 World Cup 2026

Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour has been appointed as Sri Lanka's batting coach for the T20 World Cup 2026 on a consultancy basis, beginning January 18 until March 10.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Fifth Ashes Test shatters 79-year-old SCG attendance record

Fifth Ashes Test shatters 79-year-old SCG attendance record

The fifth Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground attracted a record 211,032 spectators, breaking the 79-year-old attendance record of 195,253 set during the 1946-47 Ashes series.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Travis Head makes history with 500+ Ashes runs at 75+ strike rate

Travis Head makes history with 500+ Ashes runs at 75+ strike rate

Travis Head has become the first batter in Ashes history to score over 500 runs in a series while maintaining a strike rate above 75, plundering 528 runs at 87.12 in Ashes 2025-26.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
International
Harbhajan Singh rates Ajit Agarkar's T20 World Cup squad selection 10/10

Harbhajan Singh rates Ajit Agarkar's T20 World Cup squad selection 10/10

Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh gave BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar a perfect 10/10 rating for T20 World Cup 2026 squad selections, despite the controversial decision to exclude Shubman Gill.

The Cricket Standard Desk 10 Jan 2026 2 min read
BCCI Ajit Agarkar Team Selection