The growing value of all-rounders in modern cricket Cricket has always rewarded players who contribute in more than one discipline, but the modern game has made genuine all-rounders more valuable than ever. From Test cricket to T20 leagues, teams seek players who can bat, bowl, and field at a high level because they provide balance, … Read more

WPL and BCCI Launch “Speed Queen” to Find India’s Next Generation of Fast Bowlers The WPL Speed Queen initiative is a targeted talent hunt aiming to change the shape of pace bowling in Indian women’s cricket. Run jointly by the Women’s Premier League (WPL) and the BCCI, the program scouts U-19 and U-23 fast bowlers … Read more

Late wobble: Mumbai’s comfortable chase unravels after 194 for 4 What began as a routine run chase turned into a tense finish after Mumbai stumbled from a seemingly safe 194 for 4. With both teams already guaranteed places in the knockouts, Thursday’s match felt inconsequential on paper — but the late drama served a reminder … Read more

The SA20 returns to Boland Park on Tuesday, January 13, when the Paarl Royals (PR) host the Durban Super Giants (DSG) in the tournament’s 23rd match. With both teams battling for vital points and a better net run-rate, this encounter promises fireworks under lights in Paarl. Match details Fixture: Paarl Royals vs Durban Super Giants … Read more

Big names set to miss WPL 2026 The Women’s Premier League has quickly become a must-watch event on the women’s cricket calendar, but the curtain-raiser for WPL 2026 will be missing some familiar faces. A mixture of international commitments, workload management and rehabilitations means a number of high-profile players will not be available for the … Read more

Sharp exchange over Bangladesh-India cricket ties A fresh controversy has erupted in Bangladeshi cricket circles after M Nazmul Islam publicly accused former captain Tamim Iqbal of being an “Indian agent”. The allegation came in response to comments Tamim made about the relationship between Bangladesh and India on the cricket field. What reportedly happened Details remain … Read more

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India’s preparations for the 2026 T20 World Cup have taken a fresh hit after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand with a rib injury. The off-spin bowling all-rounder hurt his ribs in the first ODI at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, and will miss the remainder of the series while … Read more

Virat Kohli posts rare nets pictures in Vadodara Virat Kohli surprised fans by sharing a handful of rare training pictures from a nets session in Vadodara as India prepared for the upcoming ODI against New Zealand. The images — a welcome sight for many followers who have not seen frequent personal updates from him recently … Read more

How the Group Stage Worked The group stage featured 32 teams split into four groups of eight. Each team played seven matches, facing every other side in its group once. After those fixtures concluded, the top two teams from each group moved forward to the knockout rounds. High Stakes From the First Match With only … Read more