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The Gujarat Giants’ batter Sophie Devine produced one of the most explosive displays in WPL memory, launching a 32-run over off Delhi Capitals’ Sneh Rana and ripping the match open in the powerplay. The New Zealand all-rounder’s blitz helped Gujarat move from 48/0 to 80/0 in a single over, rewriting the powerplay script in WPL … Read more

Shreyanka ready to repay RCB’s faith after long injury layoff After nearly a year out of the game due to injuries, spin-bowling all-rounder Shreyanka is preparing to make a return just in time for the new season of the Women’s Premier League. The break has been a test of patience and perseverance, and the right-arm … Read more

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WPL 2026 preview: RCB Women vs UP Warriorz — what to expect at DY Patil The fifth match of the Women’s Premier League 2026 brings Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) and UP Warriorz Women (UPW-W) to Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. The game starts at 7:30 PM IST and both teams will be … Read more

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BCCI directs KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman amid India–Bangladesh tensions The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has asked Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman from their squad following heightened political tensions between India and Bangladesh. The decision affects squad plans and raises questions about how boards and franchises … Read more

Vishnu Vinod’s case: Why backing matters for a high-risk player Vishnu Vinod is the kind of batter who plays on the edge — a natural stroke-maker who thrives when taking the game on. That aggressive approach brings match-winning potential, but it also carries the obvious downside of inconsistency. For players like him, continued trust and … Read more

Match Preview: Otago vs Auckland — Super Smash Match 17 Otago and Auckland meet at the University Oval in Dunedin on Monday, January 12, for Match 17 of the Super Smash 2025-26. The game starts at 08:55 AM IST and arrives at a key point in the tournament as both teams look to build momentum. … Read more

Sportstar understands that senior ICC officials and top executives held a conference call with representatives of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday to discuss a communication the board issued over the weekend, in which it said it was unable to travel to India citing safety concerns. What happened on the call? The call was … Read more

Bairstow hails Root after milestone Test century Jonny Bairstow has heaped praise on Joe Root after the England great reached his 41st Test hundred. Speaking on the sidelines of the SA20 tournament, Bairstow described Root as “the best of our generation”, applauding both his talent and dogged resilience through tougher phases of his career. Why … Read more