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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Stats: Bihar (574/6) recorded highest team total, Aman Mokhade (814) score most runs, Ankur Panwar (25) took most wickets, and Swastik Samal (212) hit the highest score.

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Stats: Bihar (574/6) recorded highest team total, Aman Mokhade (814) score most runs, Ankur Panwar (25) took most wickets, and Swastik Samal (212) hit the highest score.

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Following delays in the issuance of Indian visas for two Pakistani-origin English bowlers, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid, for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is confident that a similar issue will not occur for the pending visas (around 42 Pakistani-origin and related players and support staff).&nbsp;The assurance from cricket’s apex body has come amid tightened visa rules for Pakistani-origin players (across sports) travelling to India. While the Indian government has granted visas to the two English spinners, the ICC highlights that their cases are part of a wider pool of applications pending (waiting to be cleared), reiterating that the overall process is firmly on track.&nbsp; &nbsp;Even though Pakistan will not play any of their scheduled T20 World Cup matches in India, an ESPNcricinfo report claims that nearly 42 applications are pending (of Pakistani origins) from several countries, including the Netherlands, Italy, the UAE, Bangladesh and the USA. Those included are not just players, but the support staff and even officials.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-could-name-bangladesh-replacement-at-t20-wc-should-bcb-remain-stern-over-venue-row-1768804476776">Bangladesh on brink of losing T20 WC spot should BCB refuse India travel; ICC issues deadline</a> &nbsp;The Indian visa delays for the Pakistani descent players have become regular lately, owing to tense political relations between the two arch-rivals. However, this matter again gained prominence after the USA fast bowler Ali Khan claimed that his Indian visa had been denied for the marquee tournament. &nbsp;The report also claims that the ICC has adopted a more hands-on approach this time; they are in constant touch with Indian High Commissions and consulates across several countries, ensuring the pending applications are being handled smoothly and without unnecessary hold-ups. &nbsp;While Indian visas have been granted to players and officials from Canada and the Netherlands, the remaining teams (the USA, the UAE, Bangladesh and Italy) have their respective visa appointments scheduled for early next week. Cricket’s governing body is confident that everyone involved will receive their Indian visas in time (by January 31) for the first showpiece event of the year. &nbsp;The 20-team tournament will get underway on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;

The ICC is confident that everyone involved in this T20 World Cup will receive their respective Indian visas by January 31.

Following delays in the issuance of Indian visas for two Pakistani-origin English bowlers, Rehan Ahmed and Adil Rashid, for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the International Cricket Council (ICC) is confident that a similar issue will not occur for the pending visas (around 42 Pakistani-origin and related players and support staff). The assurance from cricket’s apex body has come amid tightened visa rules for Pakistani-origin players (across sports) travelling to India. While the Indian government has granted visas to the two English spinners, the ICC highlights that their cases are part of a wider pool of applications pending (waiting to be cleared), reiterating that the overall process is firmly on track. Even though Pakistan will not play any of their scheduled T20 World Cup matches in India, an ESPNcricinfo report claims that nearly 42 applications are pending (of Pakistani origins) from several countries, including the Netherlands, Italy, the UAE, Bangladesh and the USA. Those included are not just players, but the support staff and even officials. Also read | Bangladesh on brink of losing T20 WC spot should BCB refuse India travel; ICC issues deadline The Indian visa delays for the Pakistani descent players have become regular lately, owing to tense political relations between the two arch-rivals. However, this matter again gained prominence after the USA fast bowler Ali Khan claimed that his Indian visa had been denied for the marquee tournament. The report also claims that the ICC has adopted a more hands-on approach this time; they are in constant touch with Indian High Commissions and consulates across several countries, ensuring the pending applications are being handled smoothly and without unnecessary hold-ups. While Indian visas have been granted to players and officials from Canada and the Netherlands, the remaining teams (the USA, the UAE, Bangladesh and Italy) have their respective visa appointments scheduled for early next week. Cricket’s governing body is confident that everyone involved will receive their Indian visas in time (by January 31) for the first showpiece event of the year. The 20-team tournament will get underway on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

The ICC is confident that everyone involved in this T20 World Cup will receive their respective Indian visas by January 31.

T20 World Cup: ICC confident of Indian visa approvals for 42 Pakistan-origin players and staff

Bangladesh is on the brink of losing its 2026 T20 World Cup spot to a lower-ranked team should its cricket board (the BCB) remain firm on its stance (of sending the team to India for the marquee tournament starting in less than three weeks). Per the latest report, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a deadline to the BCB to choose between playing their scheduled league games in India or be ready to be replaced; during their second meeting with the BCB (on Saturday), the ICC again refused their request of moving the team’s matches out of India, citing security concerns.&nbsp;A final call on Bangladesh’s participation at next month’s T20 World Cup, primarily whether they travel to India for their scheduled four group games, will be taken by January 21, an ESPNcricinfo report read. It further claims that the ICC informed the BCB of its decision during their second meeting over the weekend. &nbsp;In Saturday’s talks, the BCB clarified that they want to participate in the T20 World Cup, not just in India; they requested the ICC to move its matches to Sri Lanka, the co-host of the tournament. Although the BCB again raised concerns over their players’ safety in India, since first bringing this up with them on January 4, the ICC denied all such requests, maintaining its stance of not changing the original schedule, which sees Bangladesh placed in Group C.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-plenty-to-learn-shubman-gill-reflects-on-india-s-performance-after-odi-series-loss-to-new-zealand-1768757819473">'Plenty to learn': Shubman Gill reflects on India’s performance after ODI series loss to New Zealand</a> &nbsp;Not only this, but the ICC has also denied BCB’s request to move Bangladesh to Group B, swapping places with Ireland, which only plays its group games in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is scheduled to play their first three league matches in Kolkata, including the tournament opener, before moving to Mumbai for its last group tie. &nbsp;Meanwhile, an advisory issued to all 20 participating teams, prepared by an independent security agency, indicates that the overall threat level in India is between medium and high band; however, there remains no direct or specified threat to any travelling teams. &nbsp;The report also claims that the ICC has now thrown the ball in BCB’s court, awaiting their response following their last meeting. Should the BCB refuse to travel to India for the first showpiece event of the year, the ICC would then replace Bangladesh with Scotland, based on current rankings.

Bangladesh is placed in Group C, alongside the West Indies, England, Nepal and the tournament debutants Italy.

Bangladesh is on the brink of losing its 2026 T20 World Cup spot to a lower-ranked team should its cricket board (the BCB) remain firm on its stance (of sending the team to India for the marquee tournament starting in less than three weeks). Per the latest report, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a deadline to the BCB to choose between playing their scheduled league games in India or be ready to be replaced; during their second meeting with the BCB (on Saturday), the ICC again refused their request of moving the team’s matches out of India, citing security concerns. A final call on Bangladesh’s participation at next month’s T20 World Cup, primarily whether they travel to India for their scheduled four group games, will be taken by January 21, an ESPNcricinfo report read. It further claims that the ICC informed the BCB of its decision during their second meeting over the weekend. In Saturday’s talks, the BCB clarified that they want to participate in the T20 World Cup, not just in India; they requested the ICC to move its matches to Sri Lanka, the co-host of the tournament. Although the BCB again raised concerns over their players’ safety in India, since first bringing this up with them on January 4, the ICC denied all such requests, maintaining its stance of not changing the original schedule, which sees Bangladesh placed in Group C. Also read | 'Plenty to learn': Shubman Gill reflects on India’s performance after ODI series loss to New Zealand Not only this, but the ICC has also denied BCB’s request to move Bangladesh to Group B, swapping places with Ireland, which only plays its group games in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh, on the other hand, is scheduled to play their first three league matches in Kolkata, including the tournament opener, before moving to Mumbai for its last group tie. Meanwhile, an advisory issued to all 20 participating teams, prepared by an independent security agency, indicates that the overall threat level in India is between medium and high band; however, there remains no direct or specified threat to any travelling teams. The report also claims that the ICC has now thrown the ball in BCB’s court, awaiting their response following their last meeting. Should the BCB refuse to travel to India for the first showpiece event of the year, the ICC would then replace Bangladesh with Scotland, based on current rankings.

Bangladesh is placed in Group C, alongside the West Indies, England, Nepal and the tournament debutants Italy.

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Cricket Australia rewarded Big Bash League (BBL) season 15 breakouts in uncapped seamers Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The visitors have also recalled keeper-batter Josh Phillippe, batter Matthew Renshaw, seamer Ben Dwarshuis and all-rounder Mitchell Owen for the away T20Is in Pakistan, starting January 29.&nbsp;The 17-man squad also has regulars like skipper Mitchell Marsh, opener Travis Head, all-rounders Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis and white-ball specialist Adam Zampa. Barring the two abovementioned quicks, Australia has Sean Abbott and Xavier Bartlett to lead the pace attack, while also having rookie Cooper Connolly and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann in the spin department.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-virat-kohli-s-hundred-goes-in-vain-as-new-zealand-win-in-indore-to-clinch-odi-series-1768752359827">IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s hundred goes in vain as New Zealand win in Indore to clinch ODI series</a> &nbsp;Chief selector George Bailey, however, explained the reason behind resting marquee and T20 WC-bound players like Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David and Nathan Ellis, saying those were either returning from injury or having their loads managed ahead of the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, which begins on February 7. &nbsp;"The series is a great opportunity for those on the brink of selection and some young players we rate highly for valuable experience," Bailey said on Monday (Jan 19). "Some are already experienced international players, along with Mahli Beardman, who has been with the group a number of times, and Jack Edwards, who joined for the last one-day match against India in Sydney last year." &nbsp;Australia will play Pakistan in Lahore on January 29, 31 and February 1, before travelling to Sri Lanka, where they are scheduled to open their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland in Colombo on February 11.<h3>Australia squad for Pakistan T20Is –</h3>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa&nbsp;(With inputs from AFP)

Australia will play three T20Is in Pakistan before flying to Sri Lanka for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland in Colombo.

Cricket Australia rewarded Big Bash League (BBL) season 15 breakouts in uncapped seamers Mahli Beardman and Jack Edwards for the three-match T20I series against Pakistan ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The visitors have also recalled keeper-batter Josh Phillippe, batter Matthew Renshaw, seamer Ben Dwarshuis and all-rounder Mitchell Owen for the away T20Is in Pakistan, starting January 29. The 17-man squad also has regulars like skipper Mitchell Marsh, opener Travis Head, all-rounders Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis and white-ball specialist Adam Zampa. Barring the two abovementioned quicks, Australia has Sean Abbott and Xavier Bartlett to lead the pace attack, while also having rookie Cooper Connolly and spinner Matthew Kuhnemann in the spin department. Also read | IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s hundred goes in vain as New Zealand win in Indore to clinch ODI series Chief selector George Bailey, however, explained the reason behind resting marquee and T20 WC-bound players like Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Josh Hazlewood, Tim David and Nathan Ellis, saying those were either returning from injury or having their loads managed ahead of the 20-team tournament in India and Sri Lanka, which begins on February 7. "The series is a great opportunity for those on the brink of selection and some young players we rate highly for valuable experience," Bailey said on Monday (Jan 19). "Some are already experienced international players, along with Mahli Beardman, who has been with the group a number of times, and Jack Edwards, who joined for the last one-day match against India in Sydney last year." Australia will play Pakistan in Lahore on January 29, 31 and February 1, before travelling to Sri Lanka, where they are scheduled to open their T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland in Colombo on February 11. Australia squad for Pakistan T20Is – Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Mahli Beardman, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Jack Edwards, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitch Owen, Josh Philippe, Matthew Renshaw, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa (With inputs from AFP)

Australia will play three T20Is in Pakistan before flying to Sri Lanka for their T20 World Cup opener against Ireland in Colombo.

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India lost the ODI series to New Zealand after a 41 run defeat in Indore. Virat Kohli’s 124 went in vain as Shubman Gill admitted disappointment after India’s first home series loss to the Kiwis.

India’s disappointing ODI series loss to New Zealand ended with a 41-run defeat in Indore, as Virat Kohli’s fighting century went in vain, and captain Shubman Gill admitted the team needs to reflect and improve. India suffered a historic setback on Sunday (Jan 18) as they lost the third ODI against New Zealand by 41 runs, handing the visitors a 2-1 series win. It was the first time India were beaten by New Zealand in a bilateral ODI series at home, making the defeat even more painful. After the match, skipper Shubman Gill expressed his disappointment with the team’s overall performance. He said, “After the first match, coming here 1-1, the way we played – disappointed. There are areas we need to look back, reflect and do better.” Also read | 'I used to cry every day in front of my father': Harshit Rana opens up about struggles and journey to success Gill, however, highlighted some positives, especially Virat Kohli’s batting form and the contributions from the lower order. He said, “The way Virat is batting is always is a plus. The way Harshit has batted in this series, batting at No. 8 is not easy.” He also spoke about backing young players with the World Cup in mind. “Keeping the World Cup in mind, we want to give him (Nitish Reddy) opportunities and we want to give him enough overs and see what kind of combinations work for us and what kind of deliveries work for him,” Gill added. Earlier, New Zealand put up a strong total of 337 for 8 after batting first. Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips were the main architects of their innings. Mitchell played a brilliant knock of 137, while Phillips smashed a powerful 106. The duo stitched together a 219-run partnership for the fourth wicket, which turned the match completely in New Zealand’s favour after India had picked up early wickets. Chasing a stiff target of 338, India looked under pressure from the start. Virat Kohli once again stood tall and played a magnificent knock of 124 runs off 108 balls. His innings was filled with control, patience, and timely attacking shots. Kohli kept India in the hunt even as wickets continued to fall at the other end. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana provided brief support, but the required run rate kept increasing. Once Kohli was dismissed late in the innings, India’s chances faded quickly. The team was eventually bowled out for 296 in 46 overs. The loss not only sealed the series for New Zealand but also marked a rare and memorable achievement for them on Indian soil. For India, it was a reminder that strong individual performances need solid team efforts to secure victories.

India lost the ODI series to New Zealand after a 41 run defeat in Indore. Virat Kohli’s 124 went in vain as Shubman Gill admitted disappointment after India’s first home series loss to the Kiwis.

'Plenty to learn': Shubman Gill reflects on India’s performance after ODI series loss to New Zealand

Vidarbha produced a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Saurashtra and lift their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 title at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday (Jan 18). Batting first, Vidarbha put up a strong total of 317 for 8, thanks to a classy century by Atharva Taide. The opener led from the front and gave his team a solid base with a confident knock. Saurashtra tried to fight back in the chase, but Vidarbha’s bowlers kept their calm under pressure and restricted them to 279. Yash Thakur was the standout with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets to seal a memorable win.&nbsp;Taide’s innings was a mix of patience and aggression. After being reprieved twice early on, he settled into a rhythm, bringing up his fifty off 66 balls before accelerating with some audacious shots. His third List A century came with style, including two sixes that showcased his range and composure. Supporting him, Yash Rathod anchored the innings at No. 3, allowing Taide the freedom to dominate the middle overs. Aman Mokhade contributed 33 runs, providing early stability before being dismissed by Ankur Panwar.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-plenty-to-learn-shubman-gill-reflects-on-india-s-performance-after-odi-series-loss-to-new-zealand-1768757819473"> 'Plenty to learn': Shubman Gill reflects on India’s performance after ODI series loss to New Zealand</a>&nbsp;Saurashtra’s chase had promise as Prerak Mankad and Chirag Jani kept their hopes alive. Mankad scored a valiant 88, but his dismissal in the 38th over broke a crucial 93-run partnership. From there, the pressure shifted decisively in Vidarbha’s favour. Darshan Nalkande’s clever slower ball had Jani mistime a shot, caught brilliantly at long-off by Mokhade, and Thakur cleaned up the tail with key dismissals, including Jaydev Unadkat and Ruchit Ahir. Despite losing Dhruv Shorey to back spasms before the match, Vidarbha’s combination of solid batting and relentless fast bowling proved unshakeable. Their team effort ensured they didn’t repeat the heartbreak of the previous season, making this maiden trophy an emphatic statement of intent. “Winning this title is a dream come true for us,” said Taide. “We showed character in both batting and bowling. Every player contributed, and that made the difference.”&nbsp;

A dominant all-round display decided the title clash in Bengaluru as a strong batting effort was followed by disciplined bowling, helping one side defend a big total and secure the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.

Vidarbha produced a brilliant all-round performance to defeat Saurashtra and lift their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025–26 title at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru on Sunday (Jan 18). Batting first, Vidarbha put up a strong total of 317 for 8, thanks to a classy century by Atharva Taide. The opener led from the front and gave his team a solid base with a confident knock. Saurashtra tried to fight back in the chase, but Vidarbha’s bowlers kept their calm under pressure and restricted them to 279. Yash Thakur was the standout with the ball, picking up four crucial wickets to seal a memorable win. Taide’s innings was a mix of patience and aggression. After being reprieved twice early on, he settled into a rhythm, bringing up his fifty off 66 balls before accelerating with some audacious shots. His third List A century came with style, including two sixes that showcased his range and composure. Supporting him, Yash Rathod anchored the innings at No. 3, allowing Taide the freedom to dominate the middle overs. Aman Mokhade contributed 33 runs, providing early stability before being dismissed by Ankur Panwar. Also read | 'Plenty to learn': Shubman Gill reflects on India’s performance after ODI series loss to New Zealand Saurashtra’s chase had promise as Prerak Mankad and Chirag Jani kept their hopes alive. Mankad scored a valiant 88, but his dismissal in the 38th over broke a crucial 93-run partnership. From there, the pressure shifted decisively in Vidarbha’s favour. Darshan Nalkande’s clever slower ball had Jani mistime a shot, caught brilliantly at long-off by Mokhade, and Thakur cleaned up the tail with key dismissals, including Jaydev Unadkat and Ruchit Ahir. Despite losing Dhruv Shorey to back spasms before the match, Vidarbha’s combination of solid batting and relentless fast bowling proved unshakeable. Their team effort ensured they didn’t repeat the heartbreak of the previous season, making this maiden trophy an emphatic statement of intent. “Winning this title is a dream come true for us,” said Taide. “We showed character in both batting and bowling. Every player contributed, and that made the difference.”

A dominant all-round display decided the title clash in Bengaluru as a strong batting effort was followed by disciplined bowling, helping one side defend a big total and secure the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26.

Atharva Taide’s century sets up Vidarbha’s maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy title win

New Zealand once again gave India a reality check on their home turf as they beat the Men in Blue in the three-match ODI series 2-1 on Sunday (Jan 18). New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.&nbsp;Daryl Mitchell smashed his consecutive century in the series. The right-handed batter hammered 137 runs off 131 deliveries, including 15 fours and one six.&nbsp;Glenn Phillips played a superb knock of 106 runs off 88 deliveries, with nine fours and three sixes.&nbsp;Towards the end, captain Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 28 off 18 deliveries, including four boundaries, guided New Zealand to 337/8 in 50 overs. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84) scalped three wickets each for India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The three-match ODI series is levelled 1-1, with India winning the first and New Zealand clinching the second.&nbsp;While chasing, an incredible lone warrior century from Virat Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue in the third and final ODI at Indore to secure their first-ever ODI series win in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;Kohli played a fighting knock of 124 runs off 108 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. Harshit Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls, with eight boundaries.&nbsp;Nitish Kumar Reddy made 53 off 57 deliveries, along with two fours and as many sixes as India were bundled out for 296 in 46 overs, and lost the contest by 41 runs.&nbsp;Kristian Clarke (3/54) and Zakary Foulkes (3/77) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, while Jayden Lennox bowled an impressive spell of 2/42.&nbsp;&nbsp;

New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.

New Zealand once again gave India a reality check on their home turf as they beat the Men in Blue in the three-match ODI series 2-1 on Sunday (Jan 18). New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf. Daryl Mitchell smashed his consecutive century in the series. The right-handed batter hammered 137 runs off 131 deliveries, including 15 fours and one six. Glenn Phillips played a superb knock of 106 runs off 88 deliveries, with nine fours and three sixes. Towards the end, captain Michael Bracewell's unbeaten 28 off 18 deliveries, including four boundaries, guided New Zealand to 337/8 in 50 overs. With the ball, Arshdeep Singh (3/63) and Harshit Rana (3/84) scalped three wickets each for India. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli The three-match ODI series is levelled 1-1, with India winning the first and New Zealand clinching the second. While chasing, an incredible lone warrior century from Virat Kohli and his 99-run stand with lower-order batter Harshit Rana, who scored his maiden ODI fifty, went in vain as New Zealand downed the Men in Blue in the third and final ODI at Indore to secure their first-ever ODI series win in India. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Kohli played a fighting knock of 124 runs off 108 deliveries, including 10 fours and three sixes. Harshit Rana scored 52 runs off 43 balls, with eight boundaries. Nitish Kumar Reddy made 53 off 57 deliveries, along with two fours and as many sixes as India were bundled out for 296 in 46 overs, and lost the contest by 41 runs. Kristian Clarke (3/54) and Zakary Foulkes (3/77) were the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand, while Jayden Lennox bowled an impressive spell of 2/42.

New Zealand beat India by 41 runs to win the Indore ODI and thereby conquer the series. The series win comes despite Virat Kohli scoring his latest ODI ton, as the former India captain could not prevent the embarrassment of defeat on home turf.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli’s hundred goes in vain as New Zealand win in Indore to clinch ODI series

Harshit Rana, India’s rising all-rounder, has made a name for himself in white-ball cricket, especially in ODIs. But his journey to the national team wasn’t easy. The 24-year-old pacer recently shared how he faced repeated failures and emotional struggles during his early career. Harshit’s father played a crucial role in keeping him motivated during these tough years.&nbsp;“I know how to handle failure now. I have seen those 10 years where I would not get selected. I would go to trials, and my name would not come. I would come back and cry every day in front of my father,” Harshit revealed on the Men’s Locker Room podcast.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-virat-kohli-continues-run-feast-in-indore-slams-first-ton-of-2026-1768749292849">IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli continues run feast in Indore, slams first ton of 2026</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;“I had given up. But my dad literally kept pushing me,” he said. These experiences shaped Harshit’s mindset, teaching him resilience and patience, which now help him deal with pressure on the field.&nbsp;Harshit’s performances with both bat and ball have made him a key member of India’s limited-overs squad. In his first 13 ODIs, he has taken 23 wickets and ended 2025 as India’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs. He has also contributed important runs down the order in ODIs and T20Is, showing his ability as a dependable all-rounder.&nbsp;Looking ahead, Harshit has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 at home. This gives him the chance to win two ICC trophies in just a year, following India’s Champions Trophy victory in 2025. So far in T20Is, he has claimed seven wickets in six matches, proving his consistency and skill in the shorter format.&nbsp;Harshit’s story is a reminder that talent alone isn’t enough; persistence, family support, and learning from setbacks are equally important.&nbsp;

Harshit Rana shares his journey from early setbacks to becoming a key India all-rounder, excelling in ODIs and T20Is, showing resilience, persistence, and cricketing talent.

Harshit Rana, India’s rising all-rounder, has made a name for himself in white-ball cricket, especially in ODIs. But his journey to the national team wasn’t easy. The 24-year-old pacer recently shared how he faced repeated failures and emotional struggles during his early career. Harshit’s father played a crucial role in keeping him motivated during these tough years. “I know how to handle failure now. I have seen those 10 years where I would not get selected. I would go to trials, and my name would not come. I would come back and cry every day in front of my father,” Harshit revealed on the Men’s Locker Room podcast. Also read | IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli continues run feast in Indore, slams first ton of 2026 “I had given up. But my dad literally kept pushing me,” he said. These experiences shaped Harshit’s mindset, teaching him resilience and patience, which now help him deal with pressure on the field. Harshit’s performances with both bat and ball have made him a key member of India’s limited-overs squad. In his first 13 ODIs, he has taken 23 wickets and ended 2025 as India’s highest wicket-taker in ODIs. He has also contributed important runs down the order in ODIs and T20Is, showing his ability as a dependable all-rounder. Looking ahead, Harshit has been included in India’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 at home. This gives him the chance to win two ICC trophies in just a year, following India’s Champions Trophy victory in 2025. So far in T20Is, he has claimed seven wickets in six matches, proving his consistency and skill in the shorter format. Harshit’s story is a reminder that talent alone isn’t enough; persistence, family support, and learning from setbacks are equally important.

Harshit Rana shares his journey from early setbacks to becoming a key India all-rounder, excelling in ODIs and T20Is, showing resilience, persistence, and cricketing talent.

'I used to cry every day in front of my father': Harshit Rana opens up about struggles and journey to success

India’s Virat Kohli continued his superb form on Sunday (Jan 18) as he slammed his first hundred of 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore. The ton was his 54th in the ODI format and 85th overall, highlighting his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time.&nbsp;Once again, just when India looked down and out at 71/4, Virat, who scored a 108-ball 124 with 10 fours and three sixes, gave India hope with an 88-run stand for the fifth wicket with Nitish Kumar Reddy and a 99-run stand for the seventh wicket with Harshit Rana. This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues. Also, this is Virat's 54th ODI ton, a record-extending one. This is the star batter's seventh ODI ton against New Zealand in 36 innings, the most by a batter against the Kiwis in the format. Also, his 10 centuries against NZ across all formats, including three in Tests, are the most by a batter against the Kiwis.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a> Also, he went past Australian icon Ricky Ponting (12,655 runs) for most runs in ODI cricket at number three. In 244 matches and innings at that spot, he has made 12,676 runs at an average of 61.53, with 47 centuries and 67 fifties and a best score of 183. His record during run-chases of 300-plus runs is incredible, with 2,131 runs in 37 innings at an average of 62.67 and a strike rate of 106.4, with 10 centuries and nine fifties. In bilateral series deciders across ODIs, he has made 784 runs in 16 innings at an average of 52.26, with two centuries and six fifties.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a> Centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137*) and Glenn Phillips (106) took NZ to 337/8, despite three wickets from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. After being reduced to 5/2 and later 58/3, the duo put on a 219-run stand that put the Kiwis in a commanding position. In the chase, India was down at 71/4, but an entertaining 88-run stand between Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and a 99-run stand between Virat and Harshit Rana (52 in 43 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) gave India hope, with Virat producing a masterclass 108-ball 124 ball to the delight of Indore crowd. However, once he was gone, it was curtains for India, who were all out for 296 in 46 overs, handing NZ the series 1-2.&nbsp;

Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat Kohli had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore.

India’s Virat Kohli continued his superb form on Sunday (Jan 18) as he slammed his first hundred of 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore. The ton was his 54th in the ODI format and 85th overall, highlighting his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time. Once again, just when India looked down and out at 71/4, Virat, who scored a 108-ball 124 with 10 fours and three sixes, gave India hope with an 88-run stand for the fifth wicket with Nitish Kumar Reddy and a 99-run stand for the seventh wicket with Harshit Rana. This is Virat's 85th international century, and the chase for Indian icon Sachin Tendulkar's record of 100 international centuries continues. Also, this is Virat's 54th ODI ton, a record-extending one. This is the star batter's seventh ODI ton against New Zealand in 36 innings, the most by a batter against the Kiwis in the format. Also, his 10 centuries against NZ across all formats, including three in Tests, are the most by a batter against the Kiwis. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Also, he went past Australian icon Ricky Ponting (12,655 runs) for most runs in ODI cricket at number three. In 244 matches and innings at that spot, he has made 12,676 runs at an average of 61.53, with 47 centuries and 67 fifties and a best score of 183. His record during run-chases of 300-plus runs is incredible, with 2,131 runs in 37 innings at an average of 62.67 and a strike rate of 106.4, with 10 centuries and nine fifties. In bilateral series deciders across ODIs, he has made 784 runs in 16 innings at an average of 52.26, with two centuries and six fifties. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Centuries from Daryl Mitchell (137*) and Glenn Phillips (106) took NZ to 337/8, despite three wickets from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh. After being reduced to 5/2 and later 58/3, the duo put on a 219-run stand that put the Kiwis in a commanding position. In the chase, India was down at 71/4, but an entertaining 88-run stand between Virat and Nitish Kumar Reddy (53 in 57 balls, with two fours and two sixes) and a 99-run stand between Virat and Harshit Rana (52 in 43 balls, with four boundaries and four sixes) gave India hope, with Virat producing a masterclass 108-ball 124 ball to the delight of Indore crowd. However, once he was gone, it was curtains for India, who were all out for 296 in 46 overs, handing NZ the series 1-2.

Having been on a fluent run of form in 2025, Virat Kohli had narrowly missed out on a hundred in Vadodara but made up for it in Indore.

IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli continues run feast in Indore, slams first ton of 2026

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties. The list also features the likes of KL Rahul, Yusuf Pathan and Suresh Raina who have scored fastest fifties in the IPL. 

From Yashasvi Jaiswal to Abhishek Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties. The list also features the likes of KL Rahul, Yusuf Pathan and Suresh Raina who have scored fastest fifties in the IPL.&nbsp;

Meet 5 Indian batters with fastest IPL fifties ft Yashasvi Jaiswal

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Shaun Marsh. 

From Sanju Samson to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL history. The illustrious list also features the likes of Yusuf Pathan, KL Rahul and Shaun Marsh.&nbsp;

Meet 5 batters with highest individual score in a lost chase in IPL ft Rohit Sharma

The best batters know no format, no boundaries; they just know how to score anywhere. In the early days of T20 cricket, a few mastered this art. Let’s check out the players quickest to 6000 T20 runs.

The best batters know no format, no boundaries; they just know how to score anywhere. In the early days of T20 cricket, a few mastered this art. Let’s check out the players quickest to 6000 T20 runs.

Meet 5 Players fastest to 6000 T20 Runs; only one Indian on the list

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh made a strong start on his return to the side on Sunday (Jan 18), removing Henry Nicholls in his very first over during the third ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The wicket was fell on the fourth ball of New Zealand’s innings. Arshdeep bowled a good-length delivery that moved slightly away from the batter. Nicholls looked unsure and tried to leave the ball at the last moment, but it took an inside edge and hit the stumps. He was dismissed for a duck, leaving New Zealand at 5 for one in 0.4 overs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-got-the-benefit-of-being-an-all-rounder-ayush-badoni-on-maiden-india-call-up-1768717890955">'Got the benefit of being an all-rounder': Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up</a><h2>Watch the video&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Fabulous start this from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> 🔥 Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana have dismissed both the New Zealand openers 🙌 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/KR2ertVmpx">https://t.co/KR2ertVmpx</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/fyKf3g0qCO">pic.twitter.com/fyKf3g0qCO</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2012800253057962249?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Harshit Rana also made an immediate impact, dismissing Devon Conway with his first ball. Conway scored five runs from four deliveries. At the time of writing, New Zealand were 11 for two after three overs, with Will Young and Daryl Mitchell at the crease. &nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh replaced Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI. While, New Zealand went in with the same team that won the second ODI by seven wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-indore-arshdeep-returns-as-india-bowl-first-after-winning-toss-check-team-sheets-1768722443004">IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Arshdeep returns as India bowl first | check team sheets</a><h2>IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI - Playing XI's</h2>New Zealand: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Hay (wicketkeeper), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke and Jayden Lennox&nbsp;India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh

Earlier, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh replaced Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI. While, New Zealand went in with the same team that won the second ODI by seven wickets.

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh made a strong start on his return to the side on Sunday (Jan 18), removing Henry Nicholls in his very first over during the third ODI against New Zealand at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore. The wicket was fell on the fourth ball of New Zealand’s innings. Arshdeep bowled a good-length delivery that moved slightly away from the batter. Nicholls looked unsure and tried to leave the ball at the last moment, but it took an inside edge and hit the stumps. He was dismissed for a duck, leaving New Zealand at 5 for one in 0.4 overs. Also Read - 'Got the benefit of being an all-rounder': Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up Watch the video

Earlier, India captain Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to bowl first. Arshdeep Singh replaced Prasidh Krishna in the playing XI. While, New Zealand went in with the same team that won the second ODI by seven wickets.

Arshdeep Singh strikes in first over on ODI return, removes Nicholls for golden duck - WATCH

Several superstars, current and former, made this list, including the ‘Universe Boss’. As players worldwide continue to stack up their T20 runs, let’s check who was the quickest to 10,000 runs in this format.

Several superstars, current and former, made this list, including the ‘Universe Boss’. As players worldwide continue to stack up their T20 runs, let’s check who was the quickest to 10,000 runs in this format.

Meet 5 Players fastest to 10,000 T20 Runs

Delhi cricketer Ayush Badoni thanked everyone after earning his first India call-up, saying that the extra practice he has put into his bowling over the last few years has helped him develop into a true all-rounder. The 26-year-old was included in India’s ODI squad for the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand after Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury following the first match. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the final game set to be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18). Badoni did not play in the second ODI, which India lost, but he remains hopeful of getting a chance, especially considering his recent performances.&nbsp;Speaking in a video shared by BCCI.tv, Badoni recalled how he found out about his selection. He said he was with the Delhi team, preparing for a quarter-final match against Vidarbha, when he received the news. He informed his roommate Priyansh that he might be leaving the team and that Priyansh could take over as captain. Badoni described the moment as special and said he felt thankful for the opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;"I was with the Delhi team, I was captain there and our next day match was the quarter-finals against Vidarbha. That's when I got to know about it. Priyansh was my roommate, so I told him that this could happen and I'll be going, so maybe you'll be the captain," Badoni said on his call-up in a video shared by bcci.tv.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-indore-arshdeep-returns-as-india-bowl-first-after-winning-toss-check-team-sheets-1768722443004">IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Arshdeep returns as India bowl first after winning toss | check team sheets</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">That 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹-𝘂𝗽 feeling ✨ 🎥 🔽 Hear from Ayush Badoni on his dream come true moment, sharing the dressing room with greats, and his rise as an all-rounder 👏 - By <a href="https://twitter.com/RajalArora?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RajalArora</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/m3UXB8t4zT">https://t.co/m3UXB8t4zT</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2012730726425280696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Badoni also shared that he received the call late at night, so his family only found out the next morning when the squad was announced. He said they were very happy and proud. He added that the coaches and players welcomed him warmly, which made him feel comfortable, especially since he has played with or against many of them before. &nbsp;&nbsp;"I got a call late at night, so I couldn't tell them. It was announced in the morning, that's when they got to know and they were also very happy and proud. All the coaches and the players were very welcoming to me and I really liked it. I've played with and against most of them so it was nice to meet everyone again," said Badoni.&nbsp;Talking about his development as a player, Badoni said that while he earlier focused mainly on batting, but later he has worked hard on his bowling over the last two years. He believes his ability to take wickets has helped him to add more value to the team. His performances with the ball for Delhi played an important role in him being picked as an all-rounder.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Preparation was very clear. Earlier, I used to bat, but since the last two years, I've been focusing a lot on my bowling. I always feel that I can take wickets and contribute to the team with my bowling. So I got the benefit of being an all-rounder. I've bowled a lot for Delhi, taken wickets, and benefited from it," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-women-s-tour-of-australia-2026-bcci-announces-white-ball-squads-vaishnavi-earns-maiden-odi-call-up-1768708860619">India women's tour of Australia 2026: BCCI announces white-ball squads</a>&nbsp;Badoni also spoke about sharing the dressing room with experienced players. He said he tries to learn as much as possible from the senior members of the squad, as their experience helps to improve his game. He added that he enjoys spending time with his teammates, mentioning that he shares a good bond with players like Harshit, Arshdeep and Shreyas, making the overall experience even more enjoyable.

Badoni also spoke about sharing the dressing room with experienced players. He said he tries to learn as much as possible from the senior members of the squad, as their experience helps to improve his game.

Delhi cricketer Ayush Badoni thanked everyone after earning his first India call-up, saying that the extra practice he has put into his bowling over the last few years has helped him develop into a true all-rounder. The 26-year-old was included in India’s ODI squad for the ongoing three-match series against New Zealand after Washington Sundar was ruled out due to injury following the first match. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the final game set to be played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18). Badoni did not play in the second ODI, which India lost, but he remains hopeful of getting a chance, especially considering his recent performances. Speaking in a video shared by BCCI.tv, Badoni recalled how he found out about his selection. He said he was with the Delhi team, preparing for a quarter-final match against Vidarbha, when he received the news. He informed his roommate Priyansh that he might be leaving the team and that Priyansh could take over as captain. Badoni described the moment as special and said he felt thankful for the opportunity. "I was with the Delhi team, I was captain there and our next day match was the quarter-finals against Vidarbha. That's when I got to know about it. Priyansh was my roommate, so I told him that this could happen and I'll be going, so maybe you'll be the captain," Badoni said on his call-up in a video shared by bcci.tv. Also Read - IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Arshdeep returns as India bowl first after winning toss | check team sheets

Badoni also spoke about sharing the dressing room with experienced players. He said he tries to learn as much as possible from the senior members of the squad, as their experience helps to improve his game.

'Got the benefit of being an all-rounder': Ayush Badoni on maiden India call-up

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18). While India brought in left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh for Prasidh Krishna, the Kiwis picked the unchanged XI for the series-decider.&nbsp;<h3>Here are the two teams for the final One-Dayer</h3>India – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj &nbsp;New Zealand – Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(wk), Michael Bracewell(captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke and Jayden Lennox

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Toss Update 🚨 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> win the toss in the decider and elect to bowl first. Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/KR2ertVUf5">https://t.co/KR2ertVUf5</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/2VBlbox60u">pic.twitter.com/2VBlbox60u</a>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/2012791003334455478?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

While Indore remains a happy hunting ground for Team India, who have yet to lose a 50-over game here, New Zealand will enter this contest on the back of a magnificent run chase in Rajkot, led by Daryl Mitchell’s hundred.&nbsp;At the toss, Gill acknowledged the challenge in front of his team, adding that the dew is unlikely to play a role in the decider. New Zealand captain Michael Bracewell, on the other hand, also admitted wanting to chase in Indore. &nbsp;“We will bowl first. That's what we spoke (on the decision to bowl), batting first, New Zealand put us under pressure. One of the decisions we're bowling first is that the surface looks good, don't expect a lot of dew, runs on the board would let us chase better. Need to vary our lengths in the middle-overs, that's what we want to do. One change, Arshdeep comes in place of Prasidh,” Indian captain Gill said at the toss.&nbsp; &nbsp;“We would have bowled first, but I think it looks like a good surface, and I guess we're going to quickly shift to the mindset of batting first. That's right, it's a big, exciting opportunity for us to win a series over here in the one-day format. I think they've shown good temperament. They're getting used to international cricket and have made a good fist of it so far (on the new faces). With the series on the line, you want to be able to do that stuff under pressure. So, I'm looking forward to seeing how they go again tonight. No changes from the last game,” Bracewell said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Arshdeep struck gold in his first over, dismissing NZ opener Henry Nicholas, bowled on a first-ball duck.

While India brought in left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh for Prasidh Krishna, the Kiwis picked the unchanged XI for the series-decider.

Indian captain Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first against New Zealand in the third and final ODI at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18). While India brought in left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh for Prasidh Krishna, the Kiwis picked the unchanged XI for the series-decider. Here are the two teams for the final One-Dayer India – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Siraj New Zealand – Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(wk), Michael Bracewell(captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke and Jayden Lennox

While India brought in left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh for Prasidh Krishna, the Kiwis picked the unchanged XI for the series-decider.

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Arshdeep returns as India bowl first after winning toss | check team sheets

Usain Bolt and the Olympics go hand-in-hand. The quickest sprinter of all time, also a true Olympian in every sense, could return to the summer’s greatest party in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic Games, but not in the discipline in which he achieved greatness, athletics. The Jamaican hero, who won a cabinet full of gold medals in three successive Games from 2008 onwards, could be back, perhaps for one last time, in a newly added discipline to the Olympic programme for the LA28 Games.&nbsp;Cricket, one of the five new disciplines added for the next Summer Games, to be hosted in the United States, could see the return of Bolt in Jamaica’s cricket team, provided they call him. Having announced his retirement from professional sprinting nine years ago (after the 2017 World Championships), Bolt could don the Jamaican jersey, but in cricket - a sport he closely followed and adored all his life. &nbsp;Before he switched to athletics, Bolt aspired to become a fast bowler, having watched some of the deadliest pacers etch their names in cricket history while growing up. Speaking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time, but if they call, I will be ready.” &nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karnataka-government-grants-permission-to-host-ipl-and-international-matches-at-chinnaswamy-stadium-1768660044497">Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium</a>&nbsp;Even during a promotional event in India earlier, Bolt said that if he had not been a sprinter, he could have been a fast bowler. &nbsp;“A cricketer for sure. Yeah, I think if my cricket coach hadn’t said, ‘You know what, go try running,’ I probably would have stuck with cricket, because my dad was a massive cricket fan and that’s all I knew growing up. Cricket, a little bit of football, but all I knew was cricket,” Bolt said in a chat with PTI in October last year.&nbsp; &nbsp;Revealing how he switched fields, Bolt added, “Well, for me, it was my cricket coach. I was a fast bowler, and my cricket coach kind of saw me running in, and he said, ‘You know what, why not try track and field?’ And I tried, and I was really good. I was pretty talented, and that’s something that I just continued.” &nbsp;Meanwhile, for the record, Bolt, the ‘World’s fastest man’, is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, having scaled unparalleled success at 100m, 200m and 4x100m across three Summer Games, including recording times of 9.58s and 19.19s, respectively, in the first two events.&nbsp;

Bolt achieved the historic "triple-triple" by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016).

Usain Bolt and the Olympics go hand-in-hand. The quickest sprinter of all time, also a true Olympian in every sense, could return to the summer’s greatest party in Los Angeles for the 2028 Olympic Games, but not in the discipline in which he achieved greatness, athletics. The Jamaican hero, who won a cabinet full of gold medals in three successive Games from 2008 onwards, could be back, perhaps for one last time, in a newly added discipline to the Olympic programme for the LA28 Games. Cricket, one of the five new disciplines added for the next Summer Games, to be hosted in the United States, could see the return of Bolt in Jamaica’s cricket team, provided they call him. Having announced his retirement from professional sprinting nine years ago (after the 2017 World Championships), Bolt could don the Jamaican jersey, but in cricket - a sport he closely followed and adored all his life. Before he switched to athletics, Bolt aspired to become a fast bowler, having watched some of the deadliest pacers etch their names in cricket history while growing up. Speaking to Esquire on the eve of the Doha Marathon, Bolt said, “I am happily retired from professional sport. I haven’t played cricket in a long time, but if they call, I will be ready.” Also read | Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium Even during a promotional event in India earlier, Bolt said that if he had not been a sprinter, he could have been a fast bowler. “A cricketer for sure. Yeah, I think if my cricket coach hadn’t said, ‘You know what, go try running,’ I probably would have stuck with cricket, because my dad was a massive cricket fan and that’s all I knew growing up. Cricket, a little bit of football, but all I knew was cricket,” Bolt said in a chat with PTI in October last year. Revealing how he switched fields, Bolt added, “Well, for me, it was my cricket coach. I was a fast bowler, and my cricket coach kind of saw me running in, and he said, ‘You know what, why not try track and field?’ And I tried, and I was really good. I was pretty talented, and that’s something that I just continued.” Meanwhile, for the record, Bolt, the ‘World’s fastest man’, is an eight-time Olympic gold medalist, having scaled unparalleled success at 100m, 200m and 4x100m across three Summer Games, including recording times of 9.58s and 19.19s, respectively, in the first two events.

Bolt achieved the historic "triple-triple" by winning the 100m, 200m, and 4x100m relay at three consecutive Olympics (2008, 2012, 2016).

Usain Bolt for LA28 Olympics? Sprint king drops comeback hint but not in athletics

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for India women’s upcoming tour of Australia, where the team will play three ODIs and three T20Is starting from Feb 15. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has received her first ODI call-up, while Bharti Fulmali has made a comeback to the T20I squad after nearly five years. Harleen Deol has been named only in the ODI squad and has been left out of the T20I team. The 27-year-old has not had much success in T20Is so far, scoring 311 runs in 20 innings at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 92.01, with just one half-century.&nbsp;&nbsp;Fulmali’s return comes after strong performances in the ongoing WPL 2026. Playing for Gujarat Giants, she has scored 92 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 191.66 this season. She also did well last year, scoring 133 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 172.72.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-indore-match-preview-and-predicted-playing-xis-1768712295450">IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Indore: Match Preview and predicted playing XIs</a>&nbsp;Fulmali made her international debut against England in Guwahati seven years ago and has played only two T20Is so far.&nbsp;Whereas, Vaishnavi Sharma has impressed in her recent debut series against Sri Lanka, where she took five wickets in five matches. Along with her, 17-year-old wicketkeeper G Kamalini has also earned her first ODI call-up.&nbsp;&nbsp;Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has returned to the T20I side after recovering from injuries. She last played for India during the T20 World Cup 2024 and is currently in great form in WPL 2026, picking up eight wickets in four matches, including a best spell of 5 for 23 against Gujarat Giants.&nbsp;Fast bowler Kashvee Gautam has also been recalled to the ODI squad after last playing in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May last year.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-vs-bangladesh-bcb-clears-stance-on-no-handshake-row-at-under-19-world-cup-1768716338539">India vs Bangladesh: BCB clears stance on no-handshake row at Under-19 World Cup</a>&nbsp;This tour will be India’s first meeting with Australia since their famous win over them in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series.&nbsp;<h2>India’s squad for ODI,T20I series against Australia</h2>India’s T20I squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil&nbsp;India’s ODI squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol&nbsp;

The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squads for India women’s upcoming tour of Australia, where the team will play three ODIs and three T20Is starting from Feb 15. Left-arm spinner Vaishnavi Sharma has received her first ODI call-up, while Bharti Fulmali has made a comeback to the T20I squad after nearly five years. Harleen Deol has been named only in the ODI squad and has been left out of the T20I team. The 27-year-old has not had much success in T20Is so far, scoring 311 runs in 20 innings at an average of 17.27 and a strike rate of 92.01, with just one half-century. Fulmali’s return comes after strong performances in the ongoing WPL 2026. Playing for Gujarat Giants, she has scored 92 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 191.66 this season. She also did well last year, scoring 133 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 172.72. Also Read - IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Indore: Match Preview and predicted playing XIs Fulmali made her international debut against England in Guwahati seven years ago and has played only two T20Is so far. Whereas, Vaishnavi Sharma has impressed in her recent debut series against Sri Lanka, where she took five wickets in five matches. Along with her, 17-year-old wicketkeeper G Kamalini has also earned her first ODI call-up. Off-spinner Shreyanka Patil has returned to the T20I side after recovering from injuries. She last played for India during the T20 World Cup 2024 and is currently in great form in WPL 2026, picking up eight wickets in four matches, including a best spell of 5 for 23 against Gujarat Giants. Fast bowler Kashvee Gautam has also been recalled to the ODI squad after last playing in the tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa in May last year. Also Read - India vs Bangladesh: BCB clears stance on no-handshake row at Under-19 World Cup This tour will be India’s first meeting with Australia since their famous win over them in the Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final. The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series. India’s squad for ODI,T20I series against Australia India’s T20I squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Arundhati Reddy, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bharti Fulmali and Shreyanka Patil India’s ODI squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Renuka Thakur, Sree Charani, Vaishnavi Sharma, Kranti Gaud, Sneh Rana, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (WK), G Kamalini (WK), Kashvee Gautam, Amanjot Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues and Harleen Deol

The ODI series will also mark the final international appearance of Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who has announced her retirement after the series.&nbsp;

India women's tour of Australia 2026: BCCI announces white-ball squads, Vaishnavi earns maiden ODI call-up

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cleared its stance on the no-handshake saga that made headlines at the recently concluded Under-19 World Cup game between India and Bangladesh in Bulawayo. The two respective captains present at the toss did not shake hands, leading to widespread speculations of growing tensions between the two countries amid the T20 WC venue change row; however, the teams later shook hands after the game, which India won by 18 runs (D/L method).&nbsp;&nbsp;Putting all those rumours under the mat, the BCB confirmed that this episode was ‘completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration' on their part. The BCCI is yet to comment on this. &nbsp;While Aayush Mhatre represented India’s U-19 team at the toss, Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar stood in for the regular skipper Azizul Hakim, who was unwell but was part of the playing XI. &nbsp;The BCB clarified that whatever happened was unintentional and that they had no intentions whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the Indian Team. The board has also addressed this matter with utter seriousness, urging the team management to act immediately; they also reminded the players of their responsibilities of maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship and mutual respect.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcb-asks-icc-to-move-bangladesh-s-t20-world-cup-games-from-india-to-sri-lanka-1768664554117">BCB asks ICC to move Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka</a>&nbsp;"Due to illness, regular captain Azizul Hakim was unable to attend the toss, and vice-captain Zawad Abrar represented the team on the occasion," the BCB said in a statement. "The BCB wishes to clarify that the absence of a handshake with the opposition captain was completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration. There was no intent whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the opposition. &nbsp;"The Board has viewed the matter with due seriousness, as upholding the spirit of cricket and respect for opponents is a fundamental prerequisite for representing Bangladesh at any level and immediately advised the team management accordingly. The players have also been reminded of their responsibility to maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship, camaraderie and mutual respect in all interactions with opposing teams. The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains fully committed to the values of cricket, both on and off the field,” it further read. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the frequency of no-handshakes at cricket matches has increased lately, mostly involving India-Pakistan matches due to strained political relations between the two neighbouring countries. Recent examples include the men's Asia Cup, women's ODI World Cup, Rising Stars Asia Cup and the Under-19 Asia Cup. &nbsp;Besides, the relations between India and Bangladesh have also deteriorated following the BCCI’s directives of releasing seamer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 over internal chaos and regular attacks on the minorities in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

While Aayush Mhatre represented India’s U-19 team at the toss, Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar stood in for the regular skipper Azizul Hakim, who was unwell but was part of the playing XI.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has cleared its stance on the no-handshake saga that made headlines at the recently concluded Under-19 World Cup game between India and Bangladesh in Bulawayo. The two respective captains present at the toss did not shake hands, leading to widespread speculations of growing tensions between the two countries amid the T20 WC venue change row; however, the teams later shook hands after the game, which India won by 18 runs (D/L method). Putting all those rumours under the mat, the BCB confirmed that this episode was ‘completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration' on their part. The BCCI is yet to comment on this. While Aayush Mhatre represented India’s U-19 team at the toss, Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar stood in for the regular skipper Azizul Hakim, who was unwell but was part of the playing XI. The BCB clarified that whatever happened was unintentional and that they had no intentions whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the Indian Team. The board has also addressed this matter with utter seriousness, urging the team management to act immediately; they also reminded the players of their responsibilities of maintaining the highest standards of sportsmanship and mutual respect. Also read | BCB asks ICC to move Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka "Due to illness, regular captain Azizul Hakim was unable to attend the toss, and vice-captain Zawad Abrar represented the team on the occasion," the BCB said in a statement. "The BCB wishes to clarify that the absence of a handshake with the opposition captain was completely unintentional and resulted from a momentary lapse in concentration. There was no intent whatsoever to show discourtesy or disregard towards the opposition. "The Board has viewed the matter with due seriousness, as upholding the spirit of cricket and respect for opponents is a fundamental prerequisite for representing Bangladesh at any level and immediately advised the team management accordingly. The players have also been reminded of their responsibility to maintain the highest standards of sportsmanship, camaraderie and mutual respect in all interactions with opposing teams. The Bangladesh Cricket Board remains fully committed to the values of cricket, both on and off the field,” it further read. Meanwhile, the frequency of no-handshakes at cricket matches has increased lately, mostly involving India-Pakistan matches due to strained political relations between the two neighbouring countries. Recent examples include the men's Asia Cup, women's ODI World Cup, Rising Stars Asia Cup and the Under-19 Asia Cup. Besides, the relations between India and Bangladesh have also deteriorated following the BCCI’s directives of releasing seamer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 over internal chaos and regular attacks on the minorities in Bangladesh.

While Aayush Mhatre represented India’s U-19 team at the toss, Bangladesh’s vice-captain Zawad Abrar stood in for the regular skipper Azizul Hakim, who was unwell but was part of the playing XI.

India vs Bangladesh: BCB clears stance on no-handshake row at Under-19 World Cup

From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand. This list also includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh

From Jasprit Bumrah to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand. This list also includes Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh

Meet top 5 Indian bowlers with most T20I wickets against New Zealand

The ODI series between India and New Zealand has come down to the wire, with both facing off at the Holkar Stadium in Indore to decide who walks away with the bilateral crown. After India won the series opener in Vadodara, the Kiwis bounced back in Rajkot, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten hundred from Daryl Mitchell, levelling it (1-1). Here is the match preview of the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand, alongside the predicted playing XIs of both teams.<h3>Match Preview&nbsp;</h3>India will enter this contest with several unanswered questions. While the top order continues to hog all the limelight, concerns surrounding the two all-rounders (Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja) and their contributions, also called out by the coaching staff following the second ODI loss, shall keep everyone on its toes. The two have been asked to buckle up before it gets late, and the selectors and the management begin searching for options elsewhere.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-new-zealand-match-live-streaming-in-india-1768634130528">IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live streaming in India?</a> &nbsp;On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna’s inconsistency with picking wickets and concerns around his run-leaking rate could see him make way for the left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh, who has been waiting for his regular chances in this format. Barring this possible change, the hosts could field the same XI for the series decider. &nbsp;New Zealand, on the other hand, have everything to win heading into this final ODI. Chasing history (their first-ever ODI series win in India) in Indore, and that too without several first-team players like Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner among others, this new-look ODI side is full of match winners, an example of which was the result in the previous ODI. Although Team India remains the favourite heading into this final game of the series, discounting the confident New Zealand side would be no less than a blunder.<h3>Predicted Playing XIs -</h3>India – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh &nbsp;New Zealand - Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson and Jayden Lennox

New Zealand is yet to win a bilateral ODI series in India. 

The ODI series between India and New Zealand has come down to the wire, with both facing off at the Holkar Stadium in Indore to decide who walks away with the bilateral crown. After India won the series opener in Vadodara, the Kiwis bounced back in Rajkot, thanks to a brilliant unbeaten hundred from Daryl Mitchell, levelling it (1-1). Here is the match preview of the 3rd ODI between India and New Zealand, alongside the predicted playing XIs of both teams. Match Preview India will enter this contest with several unanswered questions. While the top order continues to hog all the limelight, concerns surrounding the two all-rounders (Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja) and their contributions, also called out by the coaching staff following the second ODI loss, shall keep everyone on its toes. The two have been asked to buckle up before it gets late, and the selectors and the management begin searching for options elsewhere. Also read | IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live streaming in India? On the bowling front, Prasidh Krishna’s inconsistency with picking wickets and concerns around his run-leaking rate could see him make way for the left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh, who has been waiting for his regular chances in this format. Barring this possible change, the hosts could field the same XI for the series decider. New Zealand, on the other hand, have everything to win heading into this final ODI. Chasing history (their first-ever ODI series win in India) in Indore, and that too without several first-team players like Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner among others, this new-look ODI side is full of match winners, an example of which was the result in the previous ODI. Although Team India remains the favourite heading into this final game of the series, discounting the confident New Zealand side would be no less than a blunder. Predicted Playing XIs - India – Shubman Gill (captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh New Zealand - Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay (wk), Michael Bracewell (captain), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson and Jayden Lennox

New Zealand is yet to win a bilateral ODI series in India. Until 2024, they did not win a Test series in India either, but broke that streak with a historic clean-sweep over India.&nbsp;

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI, Indore: Match Preview and predicted playing XIs

Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm. Villarreal, third, stumbled to a 2-0 defeat at Real Betis, hampering their attempts at mounting a title challenge. Arbeloa's debut after replacing Xabi Alonso ended in a humiliating Copa del Rey defeat in midweek at second-tier Albacete, but second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio secured Madrid three vital points at a moody Santiago Bernabeu.&nbsp;Second-place Madrid cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the in-form Spanish champions visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.&nbsp;Star players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham came in for ire from the home fans after a disastrous week. Mbappe also started but was spared the jeers.&nbsp;The French forward had been expected to return for the Champions League game against Monaco next week as he manages his recovery from a knee sprain.&nbsp;"I've always respected the Bernabeu (crowd), they whistled me a lot too (as a player), and it's one of the aspects that make this club so great, how demanding the fans are," said Arbeloa, defending the right of the fans to express themselves.&nbsp;It was Arbeloa's 43rd birthday and he was eventually able to celebrate with a victory, although his team lacked energy and spark in the first half.&nbsp;That was not the case in the stands as a significant part of the crowd harangued their own team, in response to a wild week at the club.&nbsp;Los Blancos lost the Spanish Super Cup final to rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, parted ways with Alonso on Monday and then crashed out of the cup on Wednesday.&nbsp;Some fans also chanted for president Florentino Perez to resign in a sour atmosphere in the Spanish capital.&nbsp;Mbappe had the best chance of a flat first half against the team in 19th in La Liga. Reaching a long ball the French superstar met it with a volley that flew wide of the post.<h2>A step forward</h2>Home fans jeered their side in at the break and Madrid emerged for the second half with more impetus, with Arbeloa bringing on Franco Mastantuono and Arda Guler. Mbappe drew a foul in the area from Adrian de la Fuente to earn a penalty, which he dispatched for his 19th league goal of the campaign.&nbsp;Mbappe has scored 50 goals in 53 La Liga games, taking only a little longer than Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the milestone. The Portuguese managed it in 51 appearances.&nbsp;Asencio doubled Madrid's advantage with a header into the top corner from Guler's corner as the hosts took control. Bellingham came close to adding a third but Mathew Ryan parried his header and then saved Vinicius's effort after a darting run from the Brazilian.&nbsp;Ryan thwarted Bellingham again as tensions calmed by the end, with the crowd temporarily sated by the victory. Unless Madrid can build on it, the jeers and whistles will return.&nbsp;"Today was a very important day, playing in front of our fans, we wanted to turn around the situation," Asencio told Real Madrid TV.&nbsp;"What happened at Albacete should not have happened, we felt guilty and we wanted to make things better."&nbsp;Elsewhere, Vedat Muriqi scored a hat-trick for Mallorca in a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao, before Villarreal fell to defeat at La Cartuja. Aitor Ruibal and Pablo Fornals's second-half goals helped Betis earn an impressive victory over Marcelino Garcia Toral's visitors.&nbsp;The loss leaves Villarreal eight points behind leaders Barcelona and damaged their chances of competing for a first-ever La Liga title.&nbsp;Betis had more of the ball in an otherwise even first half before Ruibal volleyed them ahead after 57 minutes.&nbsp;Santi Comesana's red card for a rash challenge on Giovani Lo Celso made Villarreal's job harder and Fornals killed the game by drilling home with precision from outside the area with seven minutes remaining.&nbsp;"It was a hard-fought game, the details led to Betis winning, I think a draw would have been fairest," Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo told Movistar.&nbsp;"We lacked the finishing touch but had some clear chances... I think the team showed up well, but in both boxes we weren't quite good enough."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for&nbsp;WION&nbsp;audience.

Second-place Madrid cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the in-form Spanish champions visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.

Angry Real Madrid fans jeered their own team before they went on to beat Levante 2-0 in La Liga on Saturday to record new coach Alvaro Arbeloa's first win at the helm. Villarreal, third, stumbled to a 2-0 defeat at Real Betis, hampering their attempts at mounting a title challenge. Arbeloa's debut after replacing Xabi Alonso ended in a humiliating Copa del Rey defeat in midweek at second-tier Albacete, but second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Raul Asencio secured Madrid three vital points at a moody Santiago Bernabeu. Second-place Madrid cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the in-form Spanish champions visit Real Sociedad on Sunday. Star players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham came in for ire from the home fans after a disastrous week. Mbappe also started but was spared the jeers. The French forward had been expected to return for the Champions League game against Monaco next week as he manages his recovery from a knee sprain. "I've always respected the Bernabeu (crowd), they whistled me a lot too (as a player), and it's one of the aspects that make this club so great, how demanding the fans are," said Arbeloa, defending the right of the fans to express themselves. It was Arbeloa's 43rd birthday and he was eventually able to celebrate with a victory, although his team lacked energy and spark in the first half. That was not the case in the stands as a significant part of the crowd harangued their own team, in response to a wild week at the club. Los Blancos lost the Spanish Super Cup final to rivals Barcelona in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, parted ways with Alonso on Monday and then crashed out of the cup on Wednesday. Some fans also chanted for president Florentino Perez to resign in a sour atmosphere in the Spanish capital. Mbappe had the best chance of a flat first half against the team in 19th in La Liga. Reaching a long ball the French superstar met it with a volley that flew wide of the post. A step forward Home fans jeered their side in at the break and Madrid emerged for the second half with more impetus, with Arbeloa bringing on Franco Mastantuono and Arda Guler. Mbappe drew a foul in the area from Adrian de la Fuente to earn a penalty, which he dispatched for his 19th league goal of the campaign. Mbappe has scored 50 goals in 53 La Liga games, taking only a little longer than Real Madrid's all-time top goalscorer Cristiano Ronaldo to reach the milestone. The Portuguese managed it in 51 appearances. Asencio doubled Madrid's advantage with a header into the top corner from Guler's corner as the hosts took control. Bellingham came close to adding a third but Mathew Ryan parried his header and then saved Vinicius's effort after a darting run from the Brazilian. Ryan thwarted Bellingham again as tensions calmed by the end, with the crowd temporarily sated by the victory. Unless Madrid can build on it, the jeers and whistles will return. "Today was a very important day, playing in front of our fans, we wanted to turn around the situation," Asencio told Real Madrid TV. "What happened at Albacete should not have happened, we felt guilty and we wanted to make things better." Elsewhere, Vedat Muriqi scored a hat-trick for Mallorca in a 3-2 win over Athletic Bilbao, before Villarreal fell to defeat at La Cartuja. Aitor Ruibal and Pablo Fornals's second-half goals helped Betis earn an impressive victory over Marcelino Garcia Toral's visitors. The loss leaves Villarreal eight points behind leaders Barcelona and damaged their chances of competing for a first-ever La Liga title. Betis had more of the ball in an otherwise even first half before Ruibal volleyed them ahead after 57 minutes. Santi Comesana's red card for a rash challenge on Giovani Lo Celso made Villarreal's job harder and Fornals killed the game by drilling home with precision from outside the area with seven minutes remaining. "It was a hard-fought game, the details led to Betis winning, I think a draw would have been fairest," Villarreal midfielder Dani Parejo told Movistar. "We lacked the finishing touch but had some clear chances... I think the team showed up well, but in both boxes we weren't quite good enough." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Second-place Madrid cut the gap on leaders Barcelona to one point before the in-form Spanish champions visit Real Sociedad on Sunday.

La Liga 2025-26: Real Madrid overcome Bernabeu boos to record Alvaro Arbeloa's first win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women stayed unbeaten in WPL 2026 with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana starred with a fine 96 off 61 balls as RCB chased 167 with ten balls to spare. Earlier, their bowlers reduced Delhi to 10 for 4 in two overs. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck early and put Delhi under pressure. Shafali Verma fought back with 62 and debutant Lucy Hamilton made 36 to take Delhi to 166. Mandhana and Georgia Voll then added 142 runs and made the chase easy, giving RCB their fourth straight win.<h3>Everyone executed the plans well: Smriti Mandhana</h3>Player of the Match and RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana praised her bowlers after the game. “It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best,” Smriti said at the presentation.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-remain-unbeaten-with-dominant-win-over-delhi-capitals-in-wpl-2026-1768671395078">RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026</a>&nbsp;On stopping Shafali Verma, she added, “We wanted to get her off strike and the bowlers did that well.”Talking about her batting, Mandhana said, “Chasing is easier because you know the target. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to attack and which ones to defend. It worked.”<h3>We will come back stronger: Jemimah Rodrigues</h3>Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues found positives despite the defeat. On Mandhana missing her century, she said, “I just wanted her wicket. She was batting very well and it was a great catch by Lucy.” Speaking about Delhi’s recovery from a poor start, Jemimah said, “From 10 for 4, the way Shafali batted was brilliant. Lucy on debut was calm and took us to a fighting score.” She also reflected on her bowling decisions. “Maybe I could have brought Kapp earlier. These things happen. We need to work on our bowling and come back stronger. We have nothing to lose now, so we will go all out,” she said.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 guided RCB to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in WPL 2026. Strong early bowling and a big partnership with Georgia Voll kept Bengaluru unbeaten this season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women stayed unbeaten in WPL 2026 with an eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana starred with a fine 96 off 61 balls as RCB chased 167 with ten balls to spare. Earlier, their bowlers reduced Delhi to 10 for 4 in two overs. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck early and put Delhi under pressure. Shafali Verma fought back with 62 and debutant Lucy Hamilton made 36 to take Delhi to 166. Mandhana and Georgia Voll then added 142 runs and made the chase easy, giving RCB their fourth straight win. Everyone executed the plans well: Smriti Mandhana Player of the Match and RCB skipper Smriti Mandhana praised her bowlers after the game. “It was amazing to see everyone bowling well, especially in the first three overs. Sayali and Bell did what they do best,” Smriti said at the presentation. Also read | RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026 On stopping Shafali Verma, she added, “We wanted to get her off strike and the bowlers did that well.” Talking about her batting, Mandhana said, “Chasing is easier because you know the target. When we lost Grace, I knew which bowlers to attack and which ones to defend. It worked.” We will come back stronger: Jemimah Rodrigues Delhi Capitals captain Jemimah Rodrigues found positives despite the defeat. On Mandhana missing her century, she said, “I just wanted her wicket. She was batting very well and it was a great catch by Lucy.” Speaking about Delhi’s recovery from a poor start, Jemimah said, “From 10 for 4, the way Shafali batted was brilliant. Lucy on debut was calm and took us to a fighting score.” She also reflected on her bowling decisions. “Maybe I could have brought Kapp earlier. These things happen. We need to work on our bowling and come back stronger. We have nothing to lose now, so we will go all out,” she said.

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 guided RCB to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in WPL 2026. Strong early bowling and a big partnership with Georgia Voll kept Bengaluru unbeaten this season.

WPL 2026, RCB-W vs DC-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) continued their perfect run in WPL 2026 with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a brilliant 96, missing her century by just four runs, as RCB chased down 167 with ease and 10 balls to spare. After a strong bowling effort that restricted Delhi to a manageable total of 166, Mandhana made the chase look simple with her calm and classy batting. Along with Georgia Voll, she stitched a match-winning partnership of 142 runs that never allowed Delhi to come back into the game, helping RCB register their fourth straight victory of the season.&nbsp;The platform for the win was set early by RCB’s new-ball bowlers, who ripped through the Delhi top order dramatically. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck inside the first two overs to leave DC reeling at 10 for 4, putting the pressure firmly on the batting side. Bell was sharp and clever with her lengths, while Satghare made the most of the movement on offer to pick up crucial wickets.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-batters-with-most-test-runs-in-january-2026-1768647396405">Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026</a>&nbsp;With wickets falling at the other end, Shafali Verma stood tall and showed why she remains Delhi’s biggest hope. After a cautious start, she shifted gears quickly, finding boundaries with authority and clearing the ropes with confidence. Her 62 off 41 balls was a fighting effort that kept DC in the contest. Debutant Lucy Hamilton added valuable runs lower down the order with a brisk 36, ensuring Delhi crossed the 160-run mark despite the early collapse.&nbsp;However, the total was never going to be enough once Mandhana settled in. She began with elegance rather than power, placing the ball beautifully through gaps and rotating the strike with ease. As the chase progressed, her confidence grew, and she started mixing placement with aggression. Georgia Voll complemented her perfectly, playing the anchor role and punishing loose deliveries to keep the required rate under control.&nbsp;Their 142-run stand was not just match-defining but also one of the finest partnerships of the season so far, reflecting RCB’s growing confidence as a unit. Mandhana’s dismissal on 96 was the only minor disappointment on an otherwise flawless night for the Bengaluru side. Voll carried on to complete her half-century and finished the game in style.&nbsp;With four wins from four matches, RCB-W ended the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and firmly established themselves as title contenders.&nbsp;

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 powered RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, as Bengaluru stayed unbeaten and swept the Navi Mumbai leg with another confident chase.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) continued their perfect run in WPL 2026 with a dominant eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in Navi Mumbai on Saturday (Jan 17). Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a brilliant 96, missing her century by just four runs, as RCB chased down 167 with ease and 10 balls to spare. After a strong bowling effort that restricted Delhi to a manageable total of 166, Mandhana made the chase look simple with her calm and classy batting. Along with Georgia Voll, she stitched a match-winning partnership of 142 runs that never allowed Delhi to come back into the game, helping RCB register their fourth straight victory of the season. The platform for the win was set early by RCB’s new-ball bowlers, who ripped through the Delhi top order dramatically. Lauren Bell and Sayali Satghare struck inside the first two overs to leave DC reeling at 10 for 4, putting the pressure firmly on the batting side. Bell was sharp and clever with her lengths, while Satghare made the most of the movement on offer to pick up crucial wickets. Also read | Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026 With wickets falling at the other end, Shafali Verma stood tall and showed why she remains Delhi’s biggest hope. After a cautious start, she shifted gears quickly, finding boundaries with authority and clearing the ropes with confidence. Her 62 off 41 balls was a fighting effort that kept DC in the contest. Debutant Lucy Hamilton added valuable runs lower down the order with a brisk 36, ensuring Delhi crossed the 160-run mark despite the early collapse. However, the total was never going to be enough once Mandhana settled in. She began with elegance rather than power, placing the ball beautifully through gaps and rotating the strike with ease. As the chase progressed, her confidence grew, and she started mixing placement with aggression. Georgia Voll complemented her perfectly, playing the anchor role and punishing loose deliveries to keep the required rate under control. Their 142-run stand was not just match-defining but also one of the finest partnerships of the season so far, reflecting RCB’s growing confidence as a unit. Mandhana’s dismissal on 96 was the only minor disappointment on an otherwise flawless night for the Bengaluru side. Voll carried on to complete her half-century and finished the game in style. With four wins from four matches, RCB-W ended the Navi Mumbai leg unbeaten and firmly established themselves as title contenders.

Smriti Mandhana’s 96 powered RCB to an easy eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026, as Bengaluru stayed unbeaten and swept the Navi Mumbai leg with another confident chase.

RCB remain unbeaten with dominant win over Delhi Capitals in WPL 2026

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to swap its group with Ireland in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The request comes so Bangladesh can play its matches in Sri Lanka instead of India. Currently, Bangladesh is in Group C along with England, the West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Their matches are scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai. Ireland, on the other hand, is in Group B with Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe, with games set in Colombo and Pallekele.&nbsp;An ICC team, including Gaurav Saxena, General Manager, Events and Corporate Communications, and Andrew Ephgrave, General Manager, Integrity Unit, visited Dhaka to discuss security arrangements in India and encourage Bangladesh to stick to the original schedule. Ephgrave attended in person, while Saxena joined virtually due to visa delays.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-5-batters-with-most-test-runs-in-january-2026-1768647396405">Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026</a>&nbsp;After the meeting, BCB said, “During the discussions, the BCB formally requested the ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka. We also shared the Bangladesh Government’s views and concerns about safety for our players, fans, media, and other stakeholders.”&nbsp;From the BCB side, top officials including President Mohammad Aminul Islam, Vice Presidents Md Shakawath Hossain and Faruque Ahmed, Director and Chairman of Cricket Operations Committee Nazmul Abedeen, and CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury attended the talks.&nbsp;The ICC, however, seems hesitant to approve the request, citing logistical challenges and major schedule changes deep into the tournament. Bangladesh’s demand followed a controversy where pacer Mustafizur Rahman was removed from his IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders after a directive from the BCCI.&nbsp;The BCB said both sides will continue discussions to find a solution. “The talks were conducted in a professional and constructive way, with all parties engaging openly. We discussed moving Bangladesh to a different group as a possible solution with minimum changes to the schedule,” the BCB statement added.

Bangladesh has requested the ICC to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka. Talks between BCB and ICC are ongoing over group adjustments and safety concerns.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to swap its group with Ireland in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The request comes so Bangladesh can play its matches in Sri Lanka instead of India. Currently, Bangladesh is in Group C along with England, the West Indies, Italy, and Nepal. Their matches are scheduled in Kolkata and Mumbai. Ireland, on the other hand, is in Group B with Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe, with games set in Colombo and Pallekele. An ICC team, including Gaurav Saxena, General Manager, Events and Corporate Communications, and Andrew Ephgrave, General Manager, Integrity Unit, visited Dhaka to discuss security arrangements in India and encourage Bangladesh to stick to the original schedule. Ephgrave attended in person, while Saxena joined virtually due to visa delays. Also read | Meet 5 batters with most Test runs in January 2026 After the meeting, BCB said, “During the discussions, the BCB formally requested the ICC to relocate Bangladesh’s matches to Sri Lanka. We also shared the Bangladesh Government’s views and concerns about safety for our players, fans, media, and other stakeholders.” From the BCB side, top officials including President Mohammad Aminul Islam, Vice Presidents Md Shakawath Hossain and Faruque Ahmed, Director and Chairman of Cricket Operations Committee Nazmul Abedeen, and CEO Nizam Uddin Chowdhury attended the talks. The ICC, however, seems hesitant to approve the request, citing logistical challenges and major schedule changes deep into the tournament. Bangladesh’s demand followed a controversy where pacer Mustafizur Rahman was removed from his IPL contract with Kolkata Knight Riders after a directive from the BCCI. The BCB said both sides will continue discussions to find a solution. “The talks were conducted in a professional and constructive way, with all parties engaging openly. We discussed moving Bangladesh to a different group as a possible solution with minimum changes to the schedule,” the BCB statement added.

Bangladesh has requested the ICC to relocate its T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka. Talks between BCB and ICC are ongoing over group adjustments and safety concerns.

BCB asks ICC to move Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup games from India to Sri Lanka

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received approval to host Indian Premier League (IPL) and international matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The announcement was made on Saturday (Jan 17). In a statement, KSCA said that the Home Department of the Karnataka government has given the permission to hold matches at the stadium, provided all rules and safety conditions set by the authorities are followed.&nbsp;“We are pleased to announce that the Home Department, Government of Karnataka, has granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association to host international and IPL matches at the iconic venue. The permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the government and concerned authorities,” the association said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mi-w-vs-upw-w-wpl-2026-meg-lanning-bowlers-power-warriorz-to-22-run-win-1768652741932">MI-W vs UPW-W, WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, bowlers power Warriorz to 22-run win</a>&nbsp;Cricket matches at the venue had been stopped since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 people and injuries to several others.&nbsp;Because of the incident, the stadium was not included as a venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup and matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy were moved to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-3rd-odi-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-new-zealand-match-live-streaming-in-india-1768634130528">IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;The approval to host matches comes after steps were taken to follow the recommendations of the Justice Michael D’Cunha report, which was prepared as part of the investigation into the incident.

Cricket matches at the venue had been stopped since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 people and injuries to several others.

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has received approval to host Indian Premier League (IPL) and international matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The announcement was made on Saturday (Jan 17). In a statement, KSCA said that the Home Department of the Karnataka government has given the permission to hold matches at the stadium, provided all rules and safety conditions set by the authorities are followed. “We are pleased to announce that the Home Department, Government of Karnataka, has granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association to host international and IPL matches at the iconic venue. The permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the government and concerned authorities,” the association said in a statement. Also Read - MI-W vs UPW-W, WPL 2026: Meg Lanning, bowlers power Warriorz to 22-run win Cricket matches at the venue had been stopped since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 people and injuries to several others. Because of the incident, the stadium was not included as a venue for the upcoming T20 World Cup and matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy were moved to the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 3rd ODI: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live streaming in India? The approval to host matches comes after steps were taken to follow the recommendations of the Justice Michael D’Cunha report, which was prepared as part of the investigation into the incident.

Cricket matches at the venue had been stopped since June last year after a tragic stampede during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s victory celebrations, which led to the death of 11 people and injuries to several others.

Karnataka government grants permission to host IPL and international matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium

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