In a bold move ahead of WPL 2026, UP Warriorz have appointed legendary Australian batter Meg Lanning as captain—tasking her with turning around a team that finished last season in fifth place.
Australian leg-spinner Alana King has hailed India as a ‘massive threat across formats’ in women’s cricket—a significant nod from one of the world’s top performers. King, who recently joined Delhi Capitals as a late replacement in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, shared her insights ahead of the January 9 tournament kickoff.
In a historic and controversial move, Australia fielded an all-pace attack in the Sydney Test against England—its first such lineup at the SCG since 1888. The decision came after Nathan Lyon’s hamstring injury, but raised eyebrows as head coach Andrew McDonald openly admitted spin is “incredibly important” in modern Test cricket.
In a major development ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially confirmed it will not send its national team to India, citing ‘safety and security concerns.’ The decision follows the abrupt release of pacer Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL—a move widely seen as the trigger for this diplomatic and sporting standoff.
In a stunning diplomatic and sporting fallout, Bangladesh has refused to send its team to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. The move, sparked by the BCCI’s advice to release Mustafizur Rahman from the IPL, has drawn sharp criticism from Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who calls it a ‘self-inflicted embarrassment’.
Australia legend Ricky Ponting expressed disbelief over Shubman Gill’s exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, calling it a testament to India’s incredible depth—even as selectors defend their choice based on team balance and role clarity.