Only five teams to feature in BPL 2025-26

The 2025-26 Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will feature just five teams, a reduction from seven in the previous season. Dhaka Capitals and Rangpur Riders are the only teams retaining their spots, while Chattogram, Rajshahi, and Sylhet franchises have changed ownership. The rebranded sides — Chattogram Royals, Rajshahi Warriors, and Sylhet Titans — replace Chittagong Kings, […]
WPL 2026: Mandhana, Sciver-Brunt, Gardner retained for INR 3.5 Crore; Harmanpreet at INR 2.5 Crore

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 retention list is out, with Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Ashleigh Gardner commanding the top retention price of INR 3.5 crore. Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur was retained for INR 2.5 crore, while RCB star Richa Ghosh earned INR 2.75 crore. In a major surprise, UP Warriorz released Deepti […]
ICC reveals venues for 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

The ICC has finalised the host cities for the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup, with matches set to be played across five venues in India — Ahmedabad, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai — and three in Sri Lanka, including Colombo and Kandy. The tournament will run from February 7 to March 8, with the final […]
Chris Read named Head Coach of Trent Rockets Women

Trent Rockets have appointed former Nottinghamshire captain Chris Read as head coach of their women’s team ahead of the 2026 Hundred season. Read, who served as assistant coach under Jon Lewis, steps into the top role after Lewis’ departure following the 2025 campaign. He will be joined by former Nottinghamshire seamer Luke Fletcher as assistant […]
Spinners shine as India crush Australia to seal series lead

India’s spin trio shone under lights as the visitors clinched a 48-run win over Australia, taking a 2-1 lead in the T20I series at the Gold Coast. Defending what looked a modest 167, India’s bowlers dismantled Australia for just 119. Washington Sundar starred with 3 for 3, while Axar Patel and Shivam Dube chipped in […]
Chapman’s fireworks help New Zealand edge West Indies in thriller

Mark Chapman smashed a breathtaking 78 off just 28 balls as New Zealand survived a late scare to beat West Indies by three runs in a nail-biting T20I at Eden Park, leveling the series 1-1. Chasing 208, West Indies were reeling at 93 for 6 before Rovman Powell and Romario Shepherd launched a stunning counterattack, […]
Cummins targets Gabba return, but may need rest during Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins says his recovery from a back injury is ahead of schedule, with his sights set on returning for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane. Cummins bowled eight overs off a three-quarter run-up this week and reported no pain, saying he hopes to be bowling at full pace by the start of […]
Diageo considers selling RCB stake in major strategic review

Diageo, the global beverage giant and owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has initiated a strategic review of its investment in the IPL and WPL franchise, according to reports. In a filing to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), the company stated the review would assess its stake in Royal Challengers Sports Private […]
Fran Wilson named Gloucestershire Women’s Head Coach after retiring from playing career

Former England batter Fran Wilson has been appointed as the new head coach of Gloucestershire Women, marking the beginning of her full-time coaching career after retiring from playing with Somerset. Wilson, who was part of England’s 2017 World Cup-winning squad, played 64 international matches between 2010 and 2021. She also featured in multiple global tournaments, […]
WPL 2026: Harmanpreet, Mandhana, Rodrigues retained; Healy, Lanning, Deepti released ahead of mega auction

According to reports, several top names are set for major reshuffles ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction, with India’s Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Shafali Verma among those retained by their respective franchises. Australia’s Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning, New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr, and India’s Deepti Sharma — the World Cup Player […]