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  New Zealand add in-form pacer as travelling reserve ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

  January 30, 2026 7:53 IST

  With the T20 World Cup 2026 all set to kick off on February 7, NZC (New Zealand Cricket) took centre stage and announced the addition of pacer Ben Sears to their squad as a travelling reserve ahead of the tournament.

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  Virat Kohli's Instagram account restored after brief disappearance

  January 30, 2026 8:36 IST

  The Instagram account of ace Indian batter Virat Kohli has seemingly been deactivated; the reason behind the same remains unclear, which has prompted the fans to raise several questions about the same.

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  Paul Stirling shatters Rohit Sharma's world record, Ireland beat UAE by 57 runs

  January 29, 2026 23:53 IST

  Paul Stirling broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most T20I matches, playing his 160th game as Ireland beat UAE by 57 runs. Stirling scored 8, while Ross Adair, Lorcan Tucker, Matthew Humphreys, and Gareth Delany starred in Ireland’s all-round performance.

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  How can UP Warriorz still qualify for WPL 2026 playoffs after defeat to RCB?

  January 29, 2026 23:18 IST

  UP Warriorz stayed alive in WPL 2026 despite an eight-wicket loss to RCB. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana starred in a 144-run chase. UP now need a big win over Delhi and a heavy Gujarat Giants victory over Mumbai to reach the Eliminator.

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  After IPL final in 2025, RCB qualify for second WPL final after thrashing UP Warriorz in Vadodara

  January 29, 2026 22:55 IST

  RCB defeated UP Warriorz by eight wickets to progress to the WPL 2026 final. Grace Harris and Smriti Mandhana produced a stellar show with the bat, scoring 75 and 54* runs, respectively. Nadine de Klerk was the star with the ball, claiming four wickets.

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  Mayank Yadav set to return in T20 World Cup warm-ups, Tilak Varma, Riyan Parag set to be cleared

  January 29, 2026 21:58 IST

  Mayank Yadav is set to return via India A in T20 World Cup warm-ups, subject to BCCI clearance. Tilak Varma and Riyan Parag are close to fitness and will undergo match simulations, while Washington Sundar is recovering from a rib injury and remains under observation.

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  Why is Kamindu Mendis dropped from T20 World Cup 2026? Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka answers

  January 29, 2026 20:59 IST

  Sri Lanka’s T20I squad for the England series raised eyebrows with Kusal Perera returning and Kamindu Mendis omitted. Matheesha Pathirana and Nuwan Thushara were also left out, while Pramod Madushan and Dunith Wellalage earned recalls ahead of the T20 World Cup.

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  Senegal coach Pape Thiaw banned after AFCON final chaos vs Morocco

  January 29, 2026 20:18 IST

  CAF fined Senegal and Morocco nearly £1m after a chaotic AFCON final, with bans for Thiaw, players, and fines for fan and staff misconduct. Senegal won 1-0 after a stoppage-time penalty drama, securing their second Afcon title in five years.

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  Pakistan end eight-year drought against Australia, win 1st T20I by 22 runs to take 1-0 lead

  January 29, 2026 20:15 IST

  Pakistan won the first T20I against Australia by 22 runs as they defended 168 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. It was a comprehensive performance from the home team as most of their players contributed well.

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  Why is Phoebe Litchfield not playing vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2026?

  January 29, 2026 19:31 IST

  Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the WPL 2026, owing to a quad injury. She has been replaced by England keeper-batter Amy Jones. Meanwhile, RCB have won the toss and elected to bowl first in Vadodara.

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  UP-W vs RCB-W WPL 2025 Live Cricket Score: UP Warriorz battle to stay alive, RCB seek final spot

  January 29, 2026 18:47 IST

  UP vs RCB WPL 2025 Live cricket score: UP Warriorz need two consecutive wins to stay alive in the qualification race. The Meg Lanning-led side also needs to improve their NRR. Bengaluru, on the other hand, just need a win to qualify for their second final.

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  Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev head to head record: Check detailed stats ahead of AO semifinal

  January 29, 2026 18:27 IST

  Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev will lock horns in the first men's singles semifinal of the Australian Open on Friday. The match will commence at 9 AM IST as the top-seeded Spaniard will the third-seeded German at a Grand Slam event for the first time since the French Open final in 2024.

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  Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer wear masks during Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai vs Delhi at BKC

  January 29, 2026 17:34 IST

  Several Mumbai players, including Sarfaraz Khan and Musheer Khan, wore masks while fielding against Delhi at BKC due to dust from nearby construction. Delhi were bowled out for 221 in the first innings, while Mumbai ended Day 1 at 13/1, trailing by 208 runs.

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  Why did Elina Svitolina skip pre-match photo, post-match handshake vs Aryna Sabalenka?

  January 29, 2026 18:24 IST

  Elina Svitolina skipped the pre-match photo and handshake with Aryna Sabalenka due to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Such gestures have largely stopped in matches between Ukrainian players and Russian or Belarusian opponents since 2022.

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  Aryna Sabalenka storms into her fourth consecutive Australian Open final, beats Elina Svitolina

  January 29, 2026 16:01 IST

  Aryna Sabalenka continued her golden run in the Australian Open, qualifying for her fourth consecutive final in this Grand Slam event in Melbourne. She defeated Elina Svitolina in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the final.

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  'Didn't feel respected': Yuvraj Singh reveals why he retired from international cricket in June 2019

  January 29, 2026 15:33 IST

  Yuvraj Singh played a massive role in India's World Cup wins in 2007 (T20) and 2011 (ODI). However, the second half of his career, especially after surviving cancer, was filled with controversy and he has now revealed the reason for retiring in June 2019.

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  Novak Djokovic slams journalist for Sinner-Alcaraz comment ahead of Australian Open semi-final bout

  January 29, 2026 14:50 IST

  Legendary Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic slammed a journalist after his win against Lorenzo Musetti in the Australian Open 2026 quarter-final. Djokovic slammed the journalist for his Sinner-Alcaraz comments.

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  'Something fantastic': Jose Mourinho opens up after SL Benfica topples Real Madrid

  January 29, 2026 14:02 IST

  SL Benfica's manager Jose Mourinho came forward and talked about his side's brilliant performance against Real Madrid in the Champions League as they defeated the 15-time champions 4-2 after a thrilling showing.

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  T20 World Cup 2026 warm up matches schedule confirmed, two Indian teams to play

  January 29, 2026 13:41 IST

  A total of 16 warm-up matches are scheduled to take place from February 2 to February 6 ahead of the T20 World Cup. Notably, apart from the main Indian team, India A will also feature in matches against the USA, and Namibia in Navi Mumbai and Bengaluru.

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  Pakistan vs Australia Live: When and where to watch PAK vs AUS T20I series on TV and streaming?

  January 29, 2026 18:03 IST

  With Pakistan all set to take on Australia in the upcoming three-game T20I series that is slated to begin on January 29, let us have a look at the live broadcast, streaming, and where to watch details of the series.

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  'He plays that high-risk game: Ajinkya Rahane advises India to prepare around star batter

  January 29, 2026 11:51 IST

  Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane took centre stage and talked about how the Indian team needs to plan around Abhishek Sharma ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, and gave his take on his performance in the fourth NZ T20I.

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  Shivam Dube equals Rohit Sharma in elite list with squashbuckling knock against New Zealand

  January 29, 2026 10:50 IST

  Star India all-rounder Shivam Dube took centre stage and equalled former India T20I batter Rohit Sharma's tally in an elite list with 28 runs in the 12th over of the second innings of the fourth T20I against New Zealand.

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  Bangladesh's shooting delegation set to travel to India for Asian Air Gun Championship

  January 29, 2026 9:34 IST

  The Bangladesh government has approved its shooting delegation to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship that is slated to be held from February 2-14 despite the ongoing controversy around the T20 World Cup 2026.

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  Australia women announce squads for multi-format India series

  January 29, 2026 7:48 IST

  Cricket Australia recently came forward and announced Australia women's squad for the upcoming multi-format series against India. The two sides will lock horns across three T20Is, three ODIs, and an only Test match as well.

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  Sophie Molineux announced as Australia women's new all-format captain

  January 29, 2026 6:51 IST

  Star Australia women's all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been named as the side's new all-format captain ahead of the multi-format series against India women. She will begin her captaincy assignment by leading her side in the upcoming T20I series.

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  Undefeated Australia storm into U19 World Cup 2026 semifinals after beating West Indies

  January 29, 2026 0:06 IST

  Australia defeated West Indies in their last Super Six match to make their way into the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026. Australia are the defending champions of the World Cup.

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  Aaron Jones charged for breaching CWI, ICC's anti-corruption code, handed immediate ban

  January 28, 2026 23:52 IST

  USA batter Aaron Jones has been suspended after being charged by the ICC with five anti-corruption breaches linked mainly to the Bim10 league, ruling him out of World Cup selection as a wider investigation continues.

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  Real Madrid vs Benfica: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

  January 28, 2026 23:20 IST

  Benfica host Real Madrid in a decisive Champions League clash, with the Portuguese side needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive. Madrid, on the other hand, aim to secure a top-eight finish and direct entry into the knockout stage amid strong recent form.