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Meet Indian batters to score most runs in each of last five T20 World Cups. The honourable list features the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Virat has been in India’s top scorer in three of the last five editions.

Meet Indian batters to score most runs in each of last five T20 World Cups. The honourable list features the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma. Virat has been in India’s top scorer in three of the last five editions.

Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli

From Nat Sciver-Brunt to Harmanpreet Kaur here is a look at five batters with most runs in WPL history. The honorary list also features, Australia’s Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and India’s Shafali Verma. 

From Nat Sciver-Brunt to Harmanpreet Kaur here is a look at five batters with most runs in WPL history. The honorary list also features, Australia’s Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and India’s Shafali Verma.&nbsp;

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Harmanpreet Kaur, 5 batters with most runs in WPL history

The ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 began on Thursday (Jan 15) with five-time champions India facing the USA in their first Group A match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. After winning the toss, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre chose to bowl first. The decision worked perfectly for India as the USA team was bowled out for just 107 runs. Young fast bowler Henil Patel delivered an outstanding performance, taking five wickets and leading the bowling attack. He struck early by dismissing Amrinder Gill and soon after, Deepesh Devendran removed Sahil Garg.&nbsp;&nbsp;Patel continued his dominance by taking the wickets of Arjun Mahesh, USA captain Utkarsh Srivastava, Sabrish Prasad and Rishabh Shimpi, completing his five-wicket haul.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Gujarat-born pacer ended his spell with impressive figures of 5 for 16 in seven overs. This bowling performance by him now stands as the third-best bowling figure by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/this-isn-t-a-normal-thing-in-women-s-game-warriorz-mentor-lisa-sthalekar-on-retiring-harleen-deol-1768473079816">'This isn't a normal thing in women's game...': Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol</a>

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Speaking during the break, Henil said he looked the pitch carefully and focused on bowling a good length to get movement. He added that he enjoys bowling on pitches that offer bounce and swing and credited the coaches for keeping the team relaxed and well-prepared.&nbsp;&nbsp;“I had a look at the wicket, felt I would get good movement off 4-5m length, that’s what I concentrated on,” Henil said.&nbsp;“I like pitches with movement and bounce. The preparations have been good, I was constantly talking to the coaches and their contribution has been excellent. All of them are experienced, they’ve played in WCs before, they share it with us and make sure we’re under no pressure, that allows us to go out there and execute,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-squads-captains-and-other-key-details-india-suryakumar-yadav-australia-mitchell-marsh-1768456209170">T20 World Cup 2026: Here's all you need to know about squads, captains and more</a><h2>Who is Henil Patel</h2>Henil Patel was born on Feb 28, 2007, in Valsad, Gujarat. His father introduced him to cricket at a young age and after strong performances in local matches, he was selected for the Gujarat Under-19 team.&nbsp;So far, Henil has played three Youth Test matches and 12 Youth One-Day Internationals, taking a total of 28 wickets. He also represented India in the Under-19 Asia Cup last month, where he claimed five wickets in four matches.

The Gujarat-born pacer ended his spell with impressive figures of 5 for 16 in seven overs. This performance now stands as the third-best bowling figure by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. 

The ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 began on Thursday (Jan 15) with five-time champions India facing the USA in their first Group A match at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. After winning the toss, India U19 captain Ayush Mhatre chose to bowl first. The decision worked perfectly for India as the USA team was bowled out for just 107 runs. Young fast bowler Henil Patel delivered an outstanding performance, taking five wickets and leading the bowling attack. He struck early by dismissing Amrinder Gill and soon after, Deepesh Devendran removed Sahil Garg. Patel continued his dominance by taking the wickets of Arjun Mahesh, USA captain Utkarsh Srivastava, Sabrish Prasad and Rishabh Shimpi, completing his five-wicket haul. The Gujarat-born pacer ended his spell with impressive figures of 5 for 16 in seven overs. This bowling performance by him now stands as the third-best bowling figure by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history. Also Read - 'This isn't a normal thing in women's game...': Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol

The Gujarat-born pacer ended his spell with impressive figures of 5 for 16 in seven overs. This performance now stands as the third-best bowling figure by an Indian in Under-19 World Cup history.&nbsp;

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With the 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup just around the corner, we take a look at the Indians who returned with the most wickets in each of the last five editions from 2014 to 2024.

With the 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup just around the corner, we take a look at the Indians who returned with the most wickets in each of the last five editions from 2014 to 2024.

Meet 5 Indians to pick most wickets in each of last 5 T20 World Cups

In match 7 of WPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, middle-order batter Harleen Deol on Wednesday (Jan 14) became only the second player in WPL history to be retired out, after Gujarat Giants’ Ayushi Soni, who was taken off a day earlier against Mumbai Indians. The 27-year-old from Chandigarh was batting on 47 runs from 36 balls when head coach Abhishek Nayar asked her to come off the field just before the 18th over. The decision came as a surprise for her and Deol looked visibly shocked. Her replacement, Chloe Tryon, failed to make an impact and was dismissed by N. Shree Charani after scoring just one run from three balls.&nbsp;This was only the third time a batter has been retired out in women’s white-ball leagues. Before Deol, Kathryn Bryce was retired out while playing for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred in 2024 and Ayushi Soni in WPL 2026.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-novak-djokovic-jannik-sinner-clash-projected-for-semis-carlos-alcaraz-to-start-against-home-favourite-walton-1768464419887">Australian Open 2026: Djokovic-Sinner clash projected for semis</a>&nbsp;The retire out seems the go to option in T20 leagues this year with as many as eight batters being out the same way in both men's and women's league including Deol. Before her, Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) and Ayushi Soni (Jan 13 in WPL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026.&nbsp;<h2>UPW mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol out&nbsp;</h2>UP Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar explained the decision after the match. She said head coach Abhishek Nayar suggested retiring Deol to bring in fresh batter, which is still uncommon in women’s cricket. Deol struggled to find the boundary, and the team felt a stronger hitter was needed for the final overs. &nbsp;"He (Nayar) turns to me and he goes, 'I think it's the time we need to potentially bring Harleen off.' And I was like, 'Ooh, okay, this isn't a normal thing in the women's game,'" UPW mentor Lisa Sthalekar said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“And then I think another over came and she just wasn't able to get that swing, that power that we needed to clear the boundaries. So then it was decided (to retire her out). And then he (Nayar) spoke, I think, to Meg (Lanning, the captain) and a couple of the coaches just quickly to make sure we were all on the same page. And then we pulled the trigger,” she added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-here-s-all-you-need-to-know-about-squads-captains-and-other-key-details-india-suryakumar-yadav-australia-mitchell-marsh-1768456209170">T20 World Cup 2026: Here's all you need to know about squads, captains and more</a>&nbsp;She further explained that there are merit in the decision to bring in a more hard-hitting batter, but it came with an element of risk.&nbsp;"The only thing I questioned was, I think, Meg got out, and I said, 'If we pull her (Deol) the next over, then you've got two new batters (at the crease). She's kind of got used to the conditions. But I think we had about 40 (18) deliveries left. So it's like, how are we going to maximise those deliveries? And we still felt with Chloe, with an Asha (Sobhana), with a Sophie, that we still had firepower. Like I said, sometimes these things work and we look like geniuses. And sometimes they don't. And that's why we love this game of cricket. It keeps us on our toes," she explained. &nbsp;Despite the move, UP Warriorz lost the match and Delhi Capitals chased the target successfully in the last over, led by Lizelle Lee’s excellent 67, with strong support from Shafali Verma’s 36.&nbsp;

This was only the third time a batter has been retired out in women’s white-ball leagues. Before Deol, Kathryn Bryce was retired out while playing for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred in 2024 and Ayushi Soni in WPL 2026.

In match 7 of WPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, middle-order batter Harleen Deol on Wednesday (Jan 14) became only the second player in WPL history to be retired out, after Gujarat Giants’ Ayushi Soni, who was taken off a day earlier against Mumbai Indians. The 27-year-old from Chandigarh was batting on 47 runs from 36 balls when head coach Abhishek Nayar asked her to come off the field just before the 18th over. The decision came as a surprise for her and Deol looked visibly shocked. Her replacement, Chloe Tryon, failed to make an impact and was dismissed by N. Shree Charani after scoring just one run from three balls. This was only the third time a batter has been retired out in women’s white-ball leagues. Before Deol, Kathryn Bryce was retired out while playing for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred in 2024 and Ayushi Soni in WPL 2026. Also Read - Australian Open 2026: Djokovic-Sinner clash projected for semis The retire out seems the go to option in T20 leagues this year with as many as eight batters being out the same way in both men's and women's league including Deol. Before her, Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) and Ayushi Soni (Jan 13 in WPL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026. UPW mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol out UP Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar explained the decision after the match. She said head coach Abhishek Nayar suggested retiring Deol to bring in fresh batter, which is still uncommon in women’s cricket. Deol struggled to find the boundary, and the team felt a stronger hitter was needed for the final overs. "He (Nayar) turns to me and he goes, 'I think it's the time we need to potentially bring Harleen off.' And I was like, 'Ooh, okay, this isn't a normal thing in the women's game,'" UPW mentor Lisa Sthalekar said. “And then I think another over came and she just wasn't able to get that swing, that power that we needed to clear the boundaries. So then it was decided (to retire her out). And then he (Nayar) spoke, I think, to Meg (Lanning, the captain) and a couple of the coaches just quickly to make sure we were all on the same page. And then we pulled the trigger,” she added. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Here's all you need to know about squads, captains and more She further explained that there are merit in the decision to bring in a more hard-hitting batter, but it came with an element of risk. "The only thing I questioned was, I think, Meg got out, and I said, 'If we pull her (Deol) the next over, then you've got two new batters (at the crease). She's kind of got used to the conditions. But I think we had about 40 (18) deliveries left. So it's like, how are we going to maximise those deliveries? And we still felt with Chloe, with an Asha (Sobhana), with a Sophie, that we still had firepower. Like I said, sometimes these things work and we look like geniuses. And sometimes they don't. And that's why we love this game of cricket. It keeps us on our toes," she explained. Despite the move, UP Warriorz lost the match and Delhi Capitals chased the target successfully in the last over, led by Lizelle Lee’s excellent 67, with strong support from Shafali Verma’s 36.

This was only the third time a batter has been retired out in women’s white-ball leagues. Before Deol, Kathryn Bryce was retired out while playing for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred in 2024 and Ayushi Soni in WPL 2026.

'This isn't a normal thing in women's game...': Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan pull out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter was asked to retire out in a recent game against Sydney Thunder. Playing for Melbourne Renegades on Monday (Jan 12), Rizwan was asked to retire out after a low strike rate. The incident quickly went viral, with a few trolling the former Pakistan captain.<h2>Akmal suggests that Rizwan pull out</h2>“We have spoken at length on various shows and on YouTube about how Babar and Rizwan need to improve their strike rates. What happened to Rizwan has not only led to mockery across the world but has also created a sense of humiliation. Some people are even saying that Rizwan should leave the league and return home,” Akmal said while speaking on GTV Sports.&nbsp;“During the first season of the IPL, Younis Khan was kept on the bench while playing alongside you for the Rajasthan Royals. He famously said, ‘I am the captain of Pakistan; I will not sit on the bench. You must send me back with respect.’ We have seen players stand up for themselves like that,” added Akmal.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Having scored 26 off 23, the batter’s strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. Rizwan’s replacement did not do much of a favour to the side as Sutherland was dismissed for 1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Akmal also recalled a moment from the 2008 IPL when he and former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan were representing the Rajasthan Royals. Younis was warming the bench for the majority of the tournament before he asked to be released if he is not playing.

Having scored 26 off 23, Mohammad Rizwan's strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. 

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal has suggested that Mohammad Rizwan pull out of the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) after the batter was asked to retire out in a recent game against Sydney Thunder. Playing for Melbourne Renegades on Monday (Jan 12), Rizwan was asked to retire out after a low strike rate. The incident quickly went viral, with a few trolling the former Pakistan captain. Akmal suggests that Rizwan pull out “We have spoken at length on various shows and on YouTube about how Babar and Rizwan need to improve their strike rates. What happened to Rizwan has not only led to mockery across the world but has also created a sense of humiliation. Some people are even saying that Rizwan should leave the league and return home,” Akmal said while speaking on GTV Sports. “During the first season of the IPL, Younis Khan was kept on the bench while playing alongside you for the Rajasthan Royals. He famously said, ‘I am the captain of Pakistan; I will not sit on the bench. You must send me back with respect.’ We have seen players stand up for themselves like that,” added Akmal. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Having scored 26 off 23, the batter’s strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat. Rizwan’s replacement did not do much of a favour to the side as Sutherland was dismissed for 1. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Akmal also recalled a moment from the 2008 IPL when he and former Pakistan skipper Younis Khan were representing the Rajasthan Royals. Younis was warming the bench for the majority of the tournament before he asked to be released if he is not playing.

Having scored 26 off 23, Mohammad Rizwan's strike rate was not fit for the hour and was asked to retire out. With Melbourne 154/4 at the end of the 18th over, Rizwan was asked to come back to the pavilion, paving the way for Will Sutherland to come out to bat.&nbsp;

'Mohammad Rizwan should leave Big Bash League': Kamran Akmal suggests Pak batter

With less than a month to go before the start of the 2026 T20 World Cup, teams across the globe are getting ready to put together the final pieces in the puzzle. As the likes of India, Australia, South Africa, and other big nations look to win the T20 World Cup 2026, there will be some who will look to make their mark. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, here are all the details of the squads, including India, Australia and others.<h2>Group A</h2>India:&nbsp;Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh.&nbsp;USA:&nbsp;To be announced&nbsp;Namibia:&nbsp;Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo.&nbsp;Reserve:&nbsp;Alexander Volschenk.&nbsp;Netherlands:&nbsp;Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O'Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar.&nbsp;Pakistan:&nbsp;To be announced<h2>Group B</h2>Australia [provisional squad]:&nbsp;Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.&nbsp;Sri Lanka [preliminary squad]:&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew.&nbsp;Zimbabwe:&nbsp;Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor.&nbsp;Ireland:&nbsp;Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young.&nbsp;Oman:&nbsp;Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>Group C</h2>England [Provisional Squad]:&nbsp;Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood.&nbsp;West Indies:&nbsp;To be announced&nbsp;Bangladesh:&nbsp;Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam.&nbsp;Italy:&nbsp;To be announced&nbsp;Nepal:&nbsp;Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Group D</h2>South Africa:&nbsp;Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje.&nbsp;New Zealand:&nbsp;Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi&nbsp;Reserve:&nbsp;Kyle Jamieson.&nbsp;Afghanistan:&nbsp;Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran.&nbsp;Reserves:&nbsp;AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi.&nbsp;Canada:&nbsp;Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra.&nbsp;UAE:&nbsp;To be announced

As the likes of India, Australia, South Africa, and other big nations look to win the T20 World Cup 2026, there will be some who will look to make their mark. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, here are all the details of the squads, including India, Australia and others.

With less than a month to go before the start of the 2026 T20 World Cup, teams across the globe are getting ready to put together the final pieces in the puzzle. As the likes of India, Australia, South Africa, and other big nations look to win the T20 World Cup 2026, there will be some who will look to make their mark. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, here are all the details of the squads, including India, Australia and others. Group A India: Suryakumar Yadav (c), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Rinku Singh. USA: To be announced Namibia: Gerhard Erasmus (c), Zane Green, Bernard Scholtz, Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Jan Frylinck, Louren Steenkamp, Malan Kruger, Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Jack Brassell, Ben Shikongo, JC Balt, Dylan Leicher, WP Myburgh, Max Heingo. Reserve: Alexander Volschenk. Netherlands: Scott Edwards (c), Colin Ackermann, Noah Croes, Bas de Leede, Aryan Dutt, Fred Klaassen, Kyle Klein, Michael Levitt, Zach Lion-Cachet, Max O'Dowd, Logan van Beek, Timm van der Gugten, Roelof van der Merwe, Paul van Meekeren, Saqib Zulfiqar. Pakistan: To be announced Group B Australia [provisional squad]: Mitchell Marsh (C), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa. Sri Lanka [preliminary squad]: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Dhananjaya de Silva, Niroshan Dickwella, Janith Liyanage, Charith Asalanka, Kamindu Mendis, Pavan Rathnayake, Sahan Arachchige, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Milan Rathnayake, Nuwan Thushara, Eshan Malinga, Dushmantha Chameera, Pramod Madushan, Matheesha Pathirana, Dilshan Madushanka, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, Traveen Mathew. Zimbabwe: Sikandar Raza (c), Brian Bennett, Ryan Burl, Graeme Cremer, Bradley Evans, Clive Madande, Tinotenda Maposa, Tadiwanashe Marumani, Wellington Masakadza, Tony Munyonga, Tashinga Musekiwa, Blessing Muzarabani, Dion Myers, Richard Ngarava, Brendan Taylor. Ireland: Paul Stirling (c), Mark Adair, Ross Adair, Ben Calitz, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Matthew Humphreys, Josh Little, Barry McCarthy, Harry Tector, Tim Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Ben White, Craig Young. Oman: Jatinder Singh (c), Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Hammad Mirza, Wasim Ali, Karan Sonavale, Shah Faisal, Nadeem Khan, Sufyan Mehmood, Jay Odedra, Shafiq Jan, Ashish Odedara, Jiten Ramanandi, Hasnain Ali Shah. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Group C England [Provisional Squad]: Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Josh Tongue, Luke Wood. West Indies: To be announced Bangladesh: Litton Das (C), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shaif Uddin, Shoriful Islam. Italy: To be announced Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Sundeep Jora, Aarif Sheikh, Basir Ahamad, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Nandan Yadav, Gulshan Jha, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sher Malla, Lokesh Bam. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Group D South Africa: Aiden Markram(c), Quinton de Kock, Tony de Zorzi, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Kwena Maphaka, Lungi Ngidi, Jason Smith, George Linde, Corbin Bosch, Anrich Nortje. New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, Adam Milne, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi Reserve: Kyle Jamieson. Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Naveen Ul Haq, Mohammad Ishaq, Shahidullah Kamal, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Azmatullah Omarzai, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran. Reserves: AM Ghazanfar, Ijaz Ahmadzai and Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi. Canada: Dilpreet Bajwa (C), Ajayveer Hundal, Ansh Patel, Dilon Heyliger, Harsh Thaker, Jaskarandeep Buttar, Kaleem Sana, Kanwarpal Tathgur, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Ravinderpal Singh, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Shreyas Movva, Yuvraj Samra. UAE: To be announced

As the likes of India, Australia, South Africa, and other big nations look to win the T20 World Cup 2026, there will be some who will look to make their mark. Ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, here are all the details of the squads, including India, Australia and others.

T20 World Cup 2026: Here's all you need to know about squads, captains and other key details

India could face a race against time to keep Washington Sundar fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup as the player is set to miss the New Zealand T20I series. Sundar, who played in the opening ODI of the three-match series on Sunday (Jan 11), suffered a side strain injury, effectively forcing him out of the squad. However, he will now sit out of the T20I series, where India are already without Tilak Varma as the latter also continues his recovery from a recent surgery.<h2>Sundar out of T20 World Cup?</h2>At the time of writing, there was no official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Sundar’s availability in the New Zealand series and the T20 World Cup. However, it is documented that the all-rounder will be all out of the BlackCaps series and could miss a chunk of the World Cup. A report from India Today also states that Sundar is likely to be a huge miss for the opening phase of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;If this is the case, the Indian selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have a huge issue to resolve as India will be without Tilak Varma for the New Zealand series and with Sundar ruled out, it could carry a squad of 13 players.&nbsp;On the other hand, India can still make changes to their 15-man provisional squad for the T20 World Cup until 31st January. However, changes after the deadline will be subject to ICC’s approval.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Who will replace Sundar?</h2>Currently, a host of players could be in line for a lifeline to get the spot in the squad in case Sundar misses out. Ayush Badoni was given the opportunity to come into the ODI squad and could continue in the T20Is. Other names include Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shreyas Iyer, with the former leading the race in a like-for-like category. However, if ambitions go, Iyer could also make the cut to be in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

Team India can make changes to their 15-man provisional squad for the T20 World Cup until 31st January. However, changes after the deadline will be subject to ICC’s approval.

India could face a race against time to keep Washington Sundar fit for the upcoming T20 World Cup as the player is set to miss the New Zealand T20I series. Sundar, who played in the opening ODI of the three-match series on Sunday (Jan 11), suffered a side strain injury, effectively forcing him out of the squad. However, he will now sit out of the T20I series, where India are already without Tilak Varma as the latter also continues his recovery from a recent surgery. Sundar out of T20 World Cup? At the time of writing, there was no official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over Sundar’s availability in the New Zealand series and the T20 World Cup. However, it is documented that the all-rounder will be all out of the BlackCaps series and could miss a chunk of the World Cup. A report from India Today also states that Sundar is likely to be a huge miss for the opening phase of the T20 World Cup. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes If this is the case, the Indian selectors panel led by Ajit Agarkar will have a huge issue to resolve as India will be without Tilak Varma for the New Zealand series and with Sundar ruled out, it could carry a squad of 13 players. On the other hand, India can still make changes to their 15-man provisional squad for the T20 World Cup until 31st January. However, changes after the deadline will be subject to ICC’s approval. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Who will replace Sundar? Currently, a host of players could be in line for a lifeline to get the spot in the squad in case Sundar misses out. Ayush Badoni was given the opportunity to come into the ODI squad and could continue in the T20Is. Other names include Nitish Kumar Reddy and Shreyas Iyer, with the former leading the race in a like-for-like category. However, if ambitions go, Iyer could also make the cut to be in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup.

Team India can make changes to their 15-man provisional squad for the T20 World Cup until 31st January. However, changes after the deadline will be subject to ICC’s approval.

Washington Sundar out of New Zealand T20Is, likely to miss T20 World Cup - Report

The Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Jan 14) registered their first victory of the season, chasing down 155 runs to defeat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a thrilling contest at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Opener Lizelle Lee led the chase with a brilliant 67, supported by Shafali Verma’s 36. Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed valuable innings of 25 and 21 runs, helping Delhi reach the target.&nbsp;&nbsp;For UP Warriorz, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with two key wickets, while Asha Sobhana Joy took one wicket for 20 runs. The rest of the bowlers struggled to make trouble for the Delhi batters. Shafali Verma&nbsp;was named as the Player of the Match for scoring 36 runs and also picking two wickets.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-mitchell-131-outscore-kl-rahul-ton-in-rajkot-win-1768401657245">IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Mitchell 131 outscore KL Rahul ton in Rajkot win</a>&nbsp;Earlier, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and opted to bowl first. Delhi bowlers made an impact, with Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma claiming two wickets each, limiting UP Warriorz to 154/8 in their 20 overs. Meg Lanning top-scored for the visitors with a 54 off 38 balls, while Harleen Deol added 47 off 36 before retiring out.&nbsp;<h2>Jemimah Rodrigues on the win</h2>After the first win, DC skipper Rodrigues praised her team’s approach." I'm very happy. I know it was a nail-biting finish, but so proud of the way the girls played and just kept their calm. Such things happen in cricket, but it feels good to be on the winning side."&nbsp;On how nerve-wracking was the match in the end, Rodrigues said, “It did go, but I think everyone was pretty calm. I think even when I walked in, it felt really calm. The dugout was calm and I think that's really important. Yes, it was a bit nervy towards the end, especially when I lost my wicket. It was like a deja vu, like seven runs and something like that. But I think the way Wolvfey and Kappy finished it, hats off."&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wion-exclusive-para-athlete-and-lawyer-penav-mota-gears-up-for-mumbai-marathon-2026-says-his-training-is-1768164683893">WION Exclusive | Para-athlete Penav Mota gears up for Mumbai Marathon 2026</a><h2>Meg Lanning on her team’s performance</h2>Skipper of UP Warriorz, Meg Lanning,&nbsp;started off by praising her team's bowlers for their excellent effort in pulling the game back and taking it down to the final ball. She notes that batting first became increasingly difficult as the pace was taken off the ball, but the team managed to stay in the game with their bowling.&nbsp;&nbsp;She added that she is pleased with her own contribution, getting a few runs and putting something on the board for the team. She expresses her desire to have batted longer but acknowledges the importance of contributing to the team.&nbsp;&nbsp;The victory moves Delhi Capitals to fourth in the WPL standings, with two points from one win in three matches and a net run rate of -0.833.

The victory moves Delhi Capitals to fourth in the WPL standings, with two points from one win in three matches and a net run rate of -0.833.

The Delhi Capitals on Wednesday (Jan 14) registered their first victory of the season, chasing down 155 runs to defeat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a thrilling contest at the DY Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Opener Lizelle Lee led the chase with a brilliant 67, supported by Shafali Verma’s 36. Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed valuable innings of 25 and 21 runs, helping Delhi reach the target. For UP Warriorz, Deepti Sharma was the pick of the bowlers with two key wickets, while Asha Sobhana Joy took one wicket for 20 runs. The rest of the bowlers struggled to make trouble for the Delhi batters. Shafali Verma was named as the Player of the Match for scoring 36 runs and also picking two wickets. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Mitchell 131 outscore KL Rahul ton in Rajkot win Earlier, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and opted to bowl first. Delhi bowlers made an impact, with Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma claiming two wickets each, limiting UP Warriorz to 154/8 in their 20 overs. Meg Lanning top-scored for the visitors with a 54 off 38 balls, while Harleen Deol added 47 off 36 before retiring out. Jemimah Rodrigues on the win After the first win, DC skipper Rodrigues praised her team’s approach." I'm very happy. I know it was a nail-biting finish, but so proud of the way the girls played and just kept their calm. Such things happen in cricket, but it feels good to be on the winning side." On how nerve-wracking was the match in the end, Rodrigues said, “It did go, but I think everyone was pretty calm. I think even when I walked in, it felt really calm. The dugout was calm and I think that's really important. Yes, it was a bit nervy towards the end, especially when I lost my wicket. It was like a deja vu, like seven runs and something like that. But I think the way Wolvfey and Kappy finished it, hats off." Also Read - WION Exclusive | Para-athlete Penav Mota gears up for Mumbai Marathon 2026 Meg Lanning on her team’s performance Skipper of UP Warriorz, Meg Lanning, started off by praising her team's bowlers for their excellent effort in pulling the game back and taking it down to the final ball. She notes that batting first became increasingly difficult as the pace was taken off the ball, but the team managed to stay in the game with their bowling. She added that she is pleased with her own contribution, getting a few runs and putting something on the board for the team. She expresses her desire to have batted longer but acknowledges the importance of contributing to the team. The victory moves Delhi Capitals to fourth in the WPL standings, with two points from one win in three matches and a net run rate of -0.833.

The victory moves Delhi Capitals to fourth in the WPL standings, with two points from one win in three matches and a net run rate of -0.833.

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

New Zealand secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory over India in the second ODI of the series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday (Jan 14). Chasing 285, Daryl Mitchell played an excellent innings and scored a century, while Will Young contributed a strong 87 runs to help New Zealand chase the target comfortably. Mitchell stayed not out on 131 runs from 117 balls, hitting 11 fours and two sixes. The Indian bowlers struggled and were unable to make much impact, managing only three wickets in the match. With this victory, New Zealand leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1. They will now look to keep the momentum going and win the series in the final match, which will be played in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18).&nbsp;&nbsp;New Zealand’s chase started slowly, with openers Devon Conway (16) and Henry Nicholls (10) getting out early. Mitchell and Young then steadied the innings for their team and rebuilt the chase. In the end, Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 32 to help New Zealand win the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Earlier, after winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bowl first. India began well with openers Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill putting together a solid start. Rohit scored 24 before getting out, while Gill continued and made a steady 56. Virat Kohli then came in but could not build a big innings and was dismissed for 23 by Kristian Clarke. Shreyas Iyer also struggled and was out for just eight runs.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pune-grand-tour-2026-for-surya-ramesh-thathu-india-s-biggest-stage-race-is-more-than-just-a-race-1768404382734">Pune Grand Tour 2026: For Surya Ramesh Thathu, India’s biggest stage race is more than just a race</a>&nbsp;After Iyer’s wicket, KL Rahul took charge of the innings. He played a superb knock, scoring an unbeaten 112 off 92 balls, including 11 fours and one huge six. Rahul also shared a useful 73-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 27 before getting out. Rahul then carried on with support from Nitish Kumar Reddy, who added 20 runs. Thanks to Rahul’s effort, India finished with a strong total of 284 for 7.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-i-didn-t-realise-how-shreyas-iyer-on-the-injury-that-changed-his-career-1768397980455">'I didn’t realise how...': Shreyas Iyer on the injury that changed his career</a> For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke was the most successful bowler, picking up three important wickets for 56 runs in eight overs. Captain Michael Bracewell (1/34), Jayden Lennox (1/42), Zakary Foulkes (1/67) and Kyle Jamieson (1/70) took one wicket each. Glenn Phillips was the only bowler who failed to take a wicket and gave away 13 runs in his three overs.

With this victory, New Zealand leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1. They will now look to keep the momentum going and win the series in the final match, which will be played in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18).

New Zealand secured a comfortable 7-wicket victory over India in the second ODI of the series at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot on Wednesday (Jan 14). Chasing 285, Daryl Mitchell played an excellent innings and scored a century, while Will Young contributed a strong 87 runs to help New Zealand chase the target comfortably. Mitchell stayed not out on 131 runs from 117 balls, hitting 11 fours and two sixes. The Indian bowlers struggled and were unable to make much impact, managing only three wickets in the match. With this victory, New Zealand leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1. They will now look to keep the momentum going and win the series in the final match, which will be played in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18). New Zealand’s chase started slowly, with openers Devon Conway (16) and Henry Nicholls (10) getting out early. Mitchell and Young then steadied the innings for their team and rebuilt the chase. In the end, Glenn Phillips scored an unbeaten 32 to help New Zealand win the match. Earlier, after winning the toss, New Zealand chose to bowl first. India began well with openers Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill putting together a solid start. Rohit scored 24 before getting out, while Gill continued and made a steady 56. Virat Kohli then came in but could not build a big innings and was dismissed for 23 by Kristian Clarke. Shreyas Iyer also struggled and was out for just eight runs. Also Read - Pune Grand Tour 2026: For Surya Ramesh Thathu, India’s biggest stage race is more than just a race After Iyer’s wicket, KL Rahul took charge of the innings. He played a superb knock, scoring an unbeaten 112 off 92 balls, including 11 fours and one huge six. Rahul also shared a useful 73-run stand with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 27 before getting out. Rahul then carried on with support from Nitish Kumar Reddy, who added 20 runs. Thanks to Rahul’s effort, India finished with a strong total of 284 for 7. Also Read - 'I didn’t realise how...': Shreyas Iyer on the injury that changed his career For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke was the most successful bowler, picking up three important wickets for 56 runs in eight overs. Captain Michael Bracewell (1/34), Jayden Lennox (1/42), Zakary Foulkes (1/67) and Kyle Jamieson (1/70) took one wicket each. Glenn Phillips was the only bowler who failed to take a wicket and gave away 13 runs in his three overs.

With this victory, New Zealand leveled the three-match ODI series at 1-1. They will now look to keep the momentum going and win the series in the final match, which will be played in Indore on Sunday (Jan 18).

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Mitchell 131 outscore KL Rahul ton in Rajkot win

Shreyas Iyer recently opened up about the serious spleen injury he suffered during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, last year. He said he did not realise how serious it was at first and only understood the severity after being taken to the hospital. He described the pain as extremely intense (excruciatingly painful). Despite the setback, he made a strong return to international cricket, scoring 49 runs in India’s first ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara.&nbsp;Speaking about the injury, Iyer said the pain was unbearable and that he had never even heard much about the spleen before. It was only after doctors explained that the spleen is an important organ that he realised how serious the injury was.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It was painful, excruciatingly painful. I didn’t realise how tough that injury was until I got to know that the spleen is an important part of our body and it’s an organ and I didn’t even know about the word," Iyer said.&nbsp;“Then the next day when I was admitted to the hospital, after that I realised, ‘Wow, okay, this was a severe injury.’ Yes, it was (spleen was learnt as a new word that day)," he added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-alcaraz-sinner-and-sabalenka-swiatek-top-seed-players-1768392203402">Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka, Swiatek top seed players</a>&nbsp;Iyer further spoke about how recovery was mentally challenging. He said that even though he naturally likes to stay busy and keep moving, he had to consciously slow down and allow his body enough time to recover.&nbsp;&nbsp;“This process, I felt that I had to give myself a little bit of time not to over-exert myself because I’m someone who can’t sit in one place. I want to keep doing one thing or another," he said.&nbsp;Also Check - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/u-19-odi-world-cup-india-s-five-title-wins-are-most-by-any-team-1768395007483">U-19 ODI World Cup: India's five title wins are most by any team</a>&nbsp;The 31-year-old added that the injury forced him to pause and think, which helped him to rest and refresh his mind. He said his return to training went well because he followed the recovery advice and allowed himself the full six to eight weeks needed to heal. &nbsp;“But this injury especially gave me time to reflect upon myself, rejuvenate and also relax as much as possible because it’s not that you can get up and start working out straight away. You need to give yourself a lot of time and I was told that within six to eight weeks, you will be back to normal and then you can start training. So I just followed the proper guidelines, which I was provided with and then after that it was a smooth sailing ride," he added.

Despite the injury, Iyer made a strong return to the international cricket. He scored 49 runs in India’s first ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara.  

Shreyas Iyer recently opened up about the serious spleen injury he suffered during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney, last year. He said he did not realise how serious it was at first and only understood the severity after being taken to the hospital. He described the pain as extremely intense (excruciatingly painful). Despite the setback, he made a strong return to international cricket, scoring 49 runs in India’s first ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara. Speaking about the injury, Iyer said the pain was unbearable and that he had never even heard much about the spleen before. It was only after doctors explained that the spleen is an important organ that he realised how serious the injury was. “It was painful, excruciatingly painful. I didn’t realise how tough that injury was until I got to know that the spleen is an important part of our body and it’s an organ and I didn’t even know about the word," Iyer said. “Then the next day when I was admitted to the hospital, after that I realised, ‘Wow, okay, this was a severe injury.’ Yes, it was (spleen was learnt as a new word that day)," he added. Also Read - Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka, Swiatek top seed players Iyer further spoke about how recovery was mentally challenging. He said that even though he naturally likes to stay busy and keep moving, he had to consciously slow down and allow his body enough time to recover. “This process, I felt that I had to give myself a little bit of time not to over-exert myself because I’m someone who can’t sit in one place. I want to keep doing one thing or another," he said. Also Check - U-19 ODI World Cup: India's five title wins are most by any team The 31-year-old added that the injury forced him to pause and think, which helped him to rest and refresh his mind. He said his return to training went well because he followed the recovery advice and allowed himself the full six to eight weeks needed to heal. “But this injury especially gave me time to reflect upon myself, rejuvenate and also relax as much as possible because it’s not that you can get up and start working out straight away. You need to give yourself a lot of time and I was told that within six to eight weeks, you will be back to normal and then you can start training. So I just followed the proper guidelines, which I was provided with and then after that it was a smooth sailing ride," he added.

Despite the injury, Iyer made a strong return to the international cricket. He scored 49 runs in India’s first ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara. &nbsp;

'I didn’t realise how...': Shreyas Iyer on the injury that changed his career

India is the most successful team in the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup. The team has won the tournament five times so far, in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. This year, India will aim to win a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title. 

India is the most successful team in the ICC Men’s U-19 World Cup. The team has won the tournament five times so far, in 2000, 2008, 2012, 2018 and 2022. This year, India will aim to win a record sixth Under-19 World Cup title.&nbsp;

U-19 ODI World Cup: India's five title wins are most by any team

Cricket Australia faces a significant leadership call after Alyssa Healy decided to retire from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13) and she will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles. Now, the question is how Australia will move forward in the captaincy role after her departure. To explore that, let’s take a look at an ESPN podcast report.<h2>Who will lead Australia after Healy's retirement</h2>Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are the main frontrunners to become the next captain of the Australian women’s team. The 28-year-old, Gardner, has boosted her chances over the past year after being appointed as captain of the Sydney Sixers in the latest WBBL season, taking over from Ellyse Perry. She continued to perform strongly while earning praise for her leadership style.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-odi-rankings-virat-kohli-replaces-rohit-sharma-to-reclaim-no-1-batter-spot-after-four-years-1768383836400">ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot</a>&nbsp;Gardner has been a reliable match-winner for Australia in all formats and has also acted as vice-captain when McGrath led the team in Healy’s absence. Before Healy announced her retirement, Gardner said she was not chasing the role but would be happy to take it on if it was in the team’s best interest. &nbsp;"It's not something that I ever had ambitions to do, but if the opportunities come up, absolutely, I'd be happy to do that. So, whatever the team needs, I'll try to perform for whatever that looks like," said Gardner.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-odi-world-cup-2026-faqs-teams-venues-match-details-records-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-1768386200055">U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet</a>&nbsp;Whereas, McGrath has captained Australia 15 times when Healy was unavailable and was one of the world’s top T20 players. Recently, however, she has struggled for form, including being moved down to no.7 position in the ODI batting order. &nbsp;Young guns Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield are also seen as future captaincy options.&nbsp;Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Cricket Australia faces a significant leadership call after Alyssa Healy decided to retire from international cricket after the upcoming multi-format home series against India in Feb-March. Healy's retirement means that Australia will enter the 2026 T20 World Cup later in the year with a new skipper. Healy announced the decision on Willow Talk podcast on Tuesday (Jan 13) and she will retire as one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles. Now, the question is how Australia will move forward in the captaincy role after her departure. To explore that, let’s take a look at an ESPN podcast report. Who will lead Australia after Healy's retirement Vice-captain Tahlia McGrath and allrounder Ashleigh Gardner are the main frontrunners to become the next captain of the Australian women’s team. The 28-year-old, Gardner, has boosted her chances over the past year after being appointed as captain of the Sydney Sixers in the latest WBBL season, taking over from Ellyse Perry. She continued to perform strongly while earning praise for her leadership style. Also Read - ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot Gardner has been a reliable match-winner for Australia in all formats and has also acted as vice-captain when McGrath led the team in Healy’s absence. Before Healy announced her retirement, Gardner said she was not chasing the role but would be happy to take it on if it was in the team’s best interest. "It's not something that I ever had ambitions to do, but if the opportunities come up, absolutely, I'd be happy to do that. So, whatever the team needs, I'll try to perform for whatever that looks like," said Gardner. Also Read - U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet Whereas, McGrath has captained Australia 15 times when Healy was unavailable and was one of the world’s top T20 players. Recently, however, she has struggled for form, including being moved down to no.7 position in the ODI batting order. Young guns Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield are also seen as future captaincy options. Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Healy’s retirement is likely to lead to other changes as well, with Georgia Voll expected to move up the batting order and Beth Mooney set to take over the wicketkeeping role.

Who will lead Australia after Alyssa Healy's retirement - Here's what we know

The U19 World Cup is all set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia with 16 teams taking part in the tournament first played in 1988. The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Before the tournament starts, here's everything you should know:<h2>Which teams are participating in Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026?</h2>The top 10 teams of the previous edition qualified directly for the 2026 edition: Australia, India, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. Apart from them, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Japan, the USA, Scotland, and Tanzania are also participating.<h2>What is the tournament format?</h2>All 16 teams are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D) of four each. Every team in each group with play the other three teams once - making it 24 group-stage matches. After the group stage, top three teams from each groups advances to next round. The last team from each group, four of them, go to playoffs for final placements.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/icc-odi-rankings-virat-kohli-replaces-rohit-sharma-to-reclaim-no-1-batter-spot-after-four-years-1768383836400">ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot after four years</a>The 12 teams in Super Sixes will be divided into two groups of six each. The teams from group A &amp; D in one group and Group B &amp; C in other group. Each team in every Super Sixes group will play two matches against the teams from other groups with different rankings.For ex, A1 will play D2 and D3 in their Super Sixes matches, A2 will play D1 and D3, A3 will play D1 and D2, and so on. Top two teams from each Super Sixes group will advance to the semi-finals.<h2>What are the venues of Under-19 World Cup matches?</h2>Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosting the tournament. Each country will host 12 group stage matches each and also the Super Sixes matches as well. In Zimbabwe, matches will be played across three venues: Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club (Harare). In Namibia, matches will be played on two venues: Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Oval, both in Windhoek.<h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch in India?</h2>The matches started 1 pm Indian time and can be watch live Star Sports network on TV and on JioHotstar app on mobile.<h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup Winners List: Which Country Has Won the Most Titles?</h2>India are the most successful Under-19 team, having won five titles. Australia come second with four Under-19 World Cup titles, followed by Pakistan (2 titles), and England, West Indies, South Africa as well as Bangaldesh (one title each).<h2>ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers of All Time</h2>Former England skipper Eoin Morgan is the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 606 runs in 13 matches at an average of 50 with two hundreds, three fifties and a best of 124.South Africa's Kwena Maphaka is the highest wicket-taker of all-time with 28 wickets in nine matches including three five-fors and a best of 6/21 in an innings.

The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

The U19 World Cup is all set to begin on January 15 in Zimbabwe and Namibia with 16 teams taking part in the tournament first played in 1988. The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe. Before the tournament starts, here's everything you should know: Which teams are participating in Under-19 Men's World Cup 2026? The top 10 teams of the previous edition qualified directly for the 2026 edition: Australia, India, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, South Africa and West Indies. Apart from them, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Japan, the USA, Scotland, and Tanzania are also participating. What is the tournament format? All 16 teams are divided into four groups (A, B, C, and D) of four each. Every team in each group with play the other three teams once - making it 24 group-stage matches. After the group stage, top three teams from each groups advances to next round. The last team from each group, four of them, go to playoffs for final placements. Also Read - ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot after four years The 12 teams in Super Sixes will be divided into two groups of six each. The teams from group A & D in one group and Group B & C in other group. Each team in every Super Sixes group will play two matches against the teams from other groups with different rankings. For ex, A1 will play D2 and D3 in their Super Sixes matches, A2 will play D1 and D3, A3 will play D1 and D2, and so on. Top two teams from each Super Sixes group will advance to the semi-finals. What are the venues of Under-19 World Cup matches? Zimbabwe and Namibia are co-hosting the tournament. Each country will host 12 group stage matches each and also the Super Sixes matches as well. In Zimbabwe, matches will be played across three venues: Queens Sports Club, Harare Sports Club and Takashinga Sports Club (Harare). In Namibia, matches will be played on two venues: Namibia Cricket Ground and the HP Oval, both in Windhoek. ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch in India? The matches started 1 pm Indian time and can be watch live Star Sports network on TV and on JioHotstar app on mobile. ICC Under-19 Men’s World Cup Winners List: Which Country Has Won the Most Titles? India are the most successful Under-19 team, having won five titles. Australia come second with four Under-19 World Cup titles, followed by Pakistan (2 titles), and England, West Indies, South Africa as well as Bangaldesh (one title each). ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup: Highest Run-Scorers and Wicket-Takers of All Time Former England skipper Eoin Morgan is the highest run-scorer of the tournament with 606 runs in 13 matches at an average of 50 with two hundreds, three fifties and a best of 124. South Africa's Kwena Maphaka is the highest wicket-taker of all-time with 28 wickets in nine matches including three five-fors and a best of 6/21 in an innings.

The tournament starts with India, led by CSK batter Ayush Mhatre, taking on USA in Bulawayo on Thursday (Jan 15). The tournament is being played in group-stage and Super Sixes format followed by semi-finals and the final, which is set to be played on February 6 in Harare, Zimbabwe.

U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s outstanding run of form has helped him return to the no. 1 spot in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since July 2021. The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. This is the 11th time Kohli has reached the top spot in the ODI rankings, thanks to a string of impressive performances. His recent scores include 135, 102 and an unbeaten 65 during the home series against South Africa in November-December. Earlier, he also made a solid 74 not out against Australia in the third ODI in Sydney in October.&nbsp;Recently, Kohli has scored fifty or more in his last five innings, collecting 469 runs from five matches, including two centuries and three half-centuries. With 785 rating points, he now leads the rankings.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/harmanpreet-kaur-completes-1000-wpl-runs-becomes-first-indian-player-to-achieve-major-feat-1768374330769">Harmanpreet Kaur completes 1000 WPL runs, becomes first Indian to achieve feat</a>&nbsp;Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slipped to third place with 775 rating points, while New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has moved up to second place after scoring 84 in the first ODI against India in Vadodara. He now has 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli. With only 10 points separating the top three batters, the race for the No. 1 spot is expected to get even closer in the coming days.&nbsp;<h2>IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI</h2>At the time of writing, India were 121 for four in 25 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul batting in the middle. Earlier, openers Rohit Sharma (24) and Shubman Gill (56) gave India a steady start. Virat Kohli added 23 runs, while Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for only eight.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-gujarat-s-ayushi-soni-now-second-woman-player-ever-to-retire-out-1768374646241">WPL 2026: Gujarat's Ayushi Soni now second woman player ever to retire out</a>&nbsp;For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke impressed by taking three important wickets in his six overs. While, Kyle Jamieson also picked up one wicket. With six wickets still in hand, India will aim to build a competitive total against a strong New Zealand bowling attack.&nbsp;

The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. 

Indian batting stalwart Virat Kohli’s outstanding run of form has helped him return to the no. 1 spot in the latest ICC Men’s ODI batting rankings for the first time since July 2021. The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara. This is the 11th time Kohli has reached the top spot in the ODI rankings, thanks to a string of impressive performances. His recent scores include 135, 102 and an unbeaten 65 during the home series against South Africa in November-December. Earlier, he also made a solid 74 not out against Australia in the third ODI in Sydney in October. Recently, Kohli has scored fifty or more in his last five innings, collecting 469 runs from five matches, including two centuries and three half-centuries. With 785 rating points, he now leads the rankings. Also Read - Harmanpreet Kaur completes 1000 WPL runs, becomes first Indian to achieve feat Former Indian captain Rohit Sharma has slipped to third place with 775 rating points, while New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell has moved up to second place after scoring 84 in the first ODI against India in Vadodara. He now has 784 rating points, just one point behind Kohli. With only 10 points separating the top three batters, the race for the No. 1 spot is expected to get even closer in the coming days. IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI At the time of writing, India were 121 for four in 25 overs, with Ravindra Jadeja and KL Rahul batting in the middle. Earlier, openers Rohit Sharma (24) and Shubman Gill (56) gave India a steady start. Virat Kohli added 23 runs, while Shreyas Iyer was dismissed for only eight. Also Read - WPL 2026: Gujarat's Ayushi Soni now second woman player ever to retire out For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke impressed by taking three important wickets in his six overs. While, Kyle Jamieson also picked up one wicket. With six wickets still in hand, India will aim to build a competitive total against a strong New Zealand bowling attack.

The Indian batter moved ahead of his team-mate Rohit Sharma after scoring a match-winning 93 runs off 91 balls against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara.&nbsp;

ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli replaces Rohit Sharma to reclaim no. 1 batter spot after four years

Nat Sciver-Brunt (1,101 Runs), Harmanpreet Kaur (1,101 Runs), Meg Lanning (996 Runs), Ellyse Perry (972 Runs), and Shafali Verma (887 Runs) are the batters with most runs in Women's Premier League (WPL) history.

Nat Sciver-Brunt (1,101 Runs), Harmanpreet Kaur (1,101 Runs), Meg Lanning (996 Runs), Ellyse Perry (972 Runs), and Shafali Verma (887 Runs) are the batters with most runs in Women's Premier League (WPL) history.

Harmanpreet sets another record to break for Indian women - Meet top 5 batters with most runs in WPL

India’s legendary captain Harmanpreet Kaur added another feather to her already impressive hat on Tuesday (Jan 13) evening while playing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Representing the Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026, Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian player to complete 1000 runs in the WPL. Playing in her third season, the feat was achieved at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the exact same stadium where Harmanpreet lifted the ODI World Cup for India in November 2025.<h2>Harmanpreet creates history</h2>Now in her fourth season of the WPL, the skipper achieved the feat playing in her 30th match of the tournament. It took her 29 innings, having scored 1016 runs after the latest WPL contest against the Gujarat Giants. She achieved the feat with an average of 46.18 and a best of unbeaten 95. During this period, she has also scored 10 fifties. During this period, Harmanpreet also led the Mumbai Indians to two WPL titles, having won the inaugural season in 2023, followed by another one in 2025.&nbsp;England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt was the first player to complete 1000 runs in the WPL as Harmanpreet joined the elite list.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a><h2>What happened in the match?</h2>A record-breaking 10th fifty-plus score by Kaur and her crucial partnerships with batters Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey guided the Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. Harmanpreet brought up her 10th fifty-plus score in WPL, most by any batter in the tournament's history, outdoing Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning (nine each). Kaur now has 1,016 runs in 30 matches and 29 innings at an average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 146.18, with 10 fifties under her belt.&nbsp;Kaur also continued her brilliant form against the Giants. After this innings, she has slammed 422 runs at an average of 84.4 and a strike rate of 176.56 against GG, including five fifties.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Kaur shines in successful WPL run-chases, amassing 432 runs in just 12 innings at an impressive average of 72, with five half-centuries and a best score of 95.&nbsp;Following this victory, the Mumbai Indians have now won all eight games against the Gujarat Giants in the history of the WPL. That remains the only 100 percent record for a team against an opponent in the competition's history.&nbsp;This was the Mumbai Indians' second consecutive win in the ongoing WPL 2026 season, after losing to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener, propelling them to second place.

Now in her fourth season of the WPL, Harmanpreet Kaur achieved the feat playing in her 30th match of the tournament. It took her 29 innings, having scored 1016 runs after the latest WPL contest against the Gujarat Giants. 

India’s legendary captain Harmanpreet Kaur added another feather to her already impressive hat on Tuesday (Jan 13) evening while playing in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Representing the Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026, Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian player to complete 1000 runs in the WPL. Playing in her third season, the feat was achieved at the D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the exact same stadium where Harmanpreet lifted the ODI World Cup for India in November 2025. Harmanpreet creates history Now in her fourth season of the WPL, the skipper achieved the feat playing in her 30th match of the tournament. It took her 29 innings, having scored 1016 runs after the latest WPL contest against the Gujarat Giants. She achieved the feat with an average of 46.18 and a best of unbeaten 95. During this period, she has also scored 10 fifties. During this period, Harmanpreet also led the Mumbai Indians to two WPL titles, having won the inaugural season in 2023, followed by another one in 2025. England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt was the first player to complete 1000 runs in the WPL as Harmanpreet joined the elite list. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes What happened in the match? A record-breaking 10th fifty-plus score by Kaur and her crucial partnerships with batters Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey guided the Mumbai Indians to a seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. Harmanpreet brought up her 10th fifty-plus score in WPL, most by any batter in the tournament's history, outdoing Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt and UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning (nine each). Kaur now has 1,016 runs in 30 matches and 29 innings at an average of 46.18 and a strike rate of 146.18, with 10 fifties under her belt. Kaur also continued her brilliant form against the Giants. After this innings, she has slammed 422 runs at an average of 84.4 and a strike rate of 176.56 against GG, including five fifties. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Kaur shines in successful WPL run-chases, amassing 432 runs in just 12 innings at an impressive average of 72, with five half-centuries and a best score of 95. Following this victory, the Mumbai Indians have now won all eight games against the Gujarat Giants in the history of the WPL. That remains the only 100 percent record for a team against an opponent in the competition's history. This was the Mumbai Indians' second consecutive win in the ongoing WPL 2026 season, after losing to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament opener, propelling them to second place.

Now in her fourth season of the WPL, Harmanpreet Kaur achieved the feat playing in her 30th match of the tournament. It took her 29 innings, having scored 1016 runs after the latest WPL contest against the Gujarat Giants.&nbsp;

Harmanpreet Kaur completes 1000 WPL runs, becomes first Indian player to achieve feat

Gujarat Giants batter Ayushi Soni became the first player to be retired out in the Women's Premier League (WPL) history. The moment came against Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 match 6 on Tuesday (Jan 13) at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai. Soni, who was making her debut in the league, was batting at 11 off 14 balls without a boundary and was struggling to get going when she was called back in the 16th over. Bharti Fulmali was sent in her place and she ended up scoring unbeaten 36 off 15 balls including three fours and three sixes as Gujarat finished at 192/5 in 20 overs.<h2>Ayushi first WPL player to be retired out</h2>Ayushi is the first player to be retired out in WPL but she's not the first player to be retired out in a women's white-ball league. Before her, Kathryn Bryce was retired out for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women's Hundred in 2024.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-bangladesh-stands-firm-on-not-playing-in-india-reiterates-demand-to-icc-citing-safety-concern-1768301640007">T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern'</a>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/6-in-12-days-meet-batters-to-retire-out-in-t20s-in-2026-1768295081047">retire out seems the go to option in T20 leagues</a> this year with as many as seven batters being out the same way in both men's and women's league including Soni. Before her, Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), and Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026.<h2>What did GG-W coach say about the decsion?</h2>"We spoke to Ayushi and Georgia about that [in the] 13-over timeout, and spoke to Ayushi about really lifting her rate once we get to the 15th over, because of what we have left in the shed, knowing that Bharti is a really strong hitter, and probably just felt after that 16th over, that was the time to inject Bharti with four overs to go, and we knew we had some batters left," GG head coach Michael Klinger said at the post-match press conference.GG, however, lost the match after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led MI's chase with 71 not out off just 43 balls, handing Gujarat their first loss of the season.

Ayushi is the first player to be retired out in WPL but she's not the first player to be retired out in a women's white-ball league. Before her, Kathryn Bryce was retired out for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women's Hundred in 2024.

Gujarat Giants batter Ayushi Soni became the first player to be retired out in the Women's Premier League (WPL) history. The moment came against Mumbai Indians in the WPL 2026 match 6 on Tuesday (Jan 13) at DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai. Soni, who was making her debut in the league, was batting at 11 off 14 balls without a boundary and was struggling to get going when she was called back in the 16th over. Bharti Fulmali was sent in her place and she ended up scoring unbeaten 36 off 15 balls including three fours and three sixes as Gujarat finished at 192/5 in 20 overs. Ayushi first WPL player to be retired out Ayushi is the first player to be retired out in WPL but she's not the first player to be retired out in a women's white-ball league. Before her, Kathryn Bryce was retired out for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women's Hundred in 2024. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern' The retire out seems the go to option in T20 leagues this year with as many as seven batters being out the same way in both men's and women's league including Soni. Before her, Nic Maddison (Jan 3 in BBL ), Jeet Rawal (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Xavier Bell (Jan 4 in Super Smash), Roston Chase (Jan 7 in SA20), Tim Pringle (Jan 8 in Super Smash), and Mohammad Rizwan (Jan 12 in BBL) are the batters to be retired out in T20s in 2026. What did GG-W coach say about the decsion? "We spoke to Ayushi and Georgia about that [in the] 13-over timeout, and spoke to Ayushi about really lifting her rate once we get to the 15th over, because of what we have left in the shed, knowing that Bharti is a really strong hitter, and probably just felt after that 16th over, that was the time to inject Bharti with four overs to go, and we knew we had some batters left," GG head coach Michael Klinger said at the post-match press conference. GG, however, lost the match after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur led MI's chase with 71 not out off just 43 balls, handing Gujarat their first loss of the season.

Ayushi is the first player to be retired out in WPL but she's not the first player to be retired out in a women's white-ball league. Before her, Kathryn Bryce was retired out for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women's Hundred in 2024.

WPL 2026: Gujarat's Ayushi Soni now second woman player ever to retire out

Former World Cup winner and legend of the game, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, has questioned the selector’s panel led by Ajit Agarkar after they included Ayush Badoni in the Indian side for the remainder of the T20I series against New Zealand. With Washington Sundar ruled out of the New Zealand series, Badoni was given an SOS, meaning he joined the Indian squad as a like-for-like replacement. However, Srikkanth did not hold back and took a dig at the selectors for including Badoni in the Indian team.<h2>Badoni’s selection slammed</h2>“Just because he took three wickets in a game, you’re calling him an all-rounder,” Srikkanth said while criticising the inclusion of Badoni in the Indian team. He also questioned how often Badoni has bowled in the IPL, asking, “Has anyone even seen him bowl there?”&nbsp;“For some, you are told to score runs. But for some, you are picked even if you don’t do anything,” he said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“Can anyone remind me of one significant knock?” Srikkanth asked, arguing that IPL exposure alone does not guarantee success in the 50-over format. “He can’t take the match away from you,” he added.&nbsp;Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, Badoni smashed 329 runs in 14 innings with a best of 74. With the ball, he was not effective and scalped two wickets, a feat slammed by the 1983 World Cup winner.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Badoni, in recent times, has not been too effective with both bat and ball. His significant contribution to Delhi came in a recent Vijay Hazare Trophy game where he bagged three wickets.&nbsp;It will be interesting to see whether the Delhi all-rounder is included in the Indian team’s Playing XI for the Rajkot ODI, as Sundar will miss out due to injury.

Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, Ayush Badoni smashed 329 runs in 14 innings with a best of 74. With the ball, he was not effective and scalped two wickets, a feat slammed by the 1983 World Cup winner.

Former World Cup winner and legend of the game, Krishnamachari Srikkanth, has questioned the selector’s panel led by Ajit Agarkar after they included Ayush Badoni in the Indian side for the remainder of the T20I series against New Zealand. With Washington Sundar ruled out of the New Zealand series, Badoni was given an SOS, meaning he joined the Indian squad as a like-for-like replacement. However, Srikkanth did not hold back and took a dig at the selectors for including Badoni in the Indian team. Badoni’s selection slammed “Just because he took three wickets in a game, you’re calling him an all-rounder,” Srikkanth said while criticising the inclusion of Badoni in the Indian team. He also questioned how often Badoni has bowled in the IPL, asking, “Has anyone even seen him bowl there?” “For some, you are told to score runs. But for some, you are picked even if you don’t do anything,” he said. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes “Can anyone remind me of one significant knock?” Srikkanth asked, arguing that IPL exposure alone does not guarantee success in the 50-over format. “He can’t take the match away from you,” he added. Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, Badoni smashed 329 runs in 14 innings with a best of 74. With the ball, he was not effective and scalped two wickets, a feat slammed by the 1983 World Cup winner. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Badoni, in recent times, has not been too effective with both bat and ball. His significant contribution to Delhi came in a recent Vijay Hazare Trophy game where he bagged three wickets. It will be interesting to see whether the Delhi all-rounder is included in the Indian team’s Playing XI for the Rajkot ODI, as Sundar will miss out due to injury.

Representing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025, Ayush Badoni smashed 329 runs in 14 innings with a best of 74. With the ball, he was not effective and scalped two wickets, a feat slammed by the 1983 World Cup winner.

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Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is all set for a speedy recovery as he prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Hazlewood, one of the key members of the Australia squad in recent years, has been under the radar due to injury but is likely to be passed fit. The pacer missed the Ashes due to an injury and will be a key addition to the squad with Mitchell Starc no longer part of the T20I setup.<h2>Hazlewood braces for T20 World Cup 2026</h2>"Everything's going to plan," Hazlewood told ESPNcricinfo. "We took a few extra weeks once we couldn't make the Test matches. I had a couple of bowls off the half-run last week. Running's going well, all the strength stuff's going well, so, yeah, on track.""My gym and everything is still mostly the same, but I think purely from a bowling workload, leading into the next red-ball game, do as much as we can in terms of just dicing it up a little bit differently,” the 35-year-old added.&nbsp;Australia remain one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup, having lifted the trophy in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. They famously missed out on a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to Afghanistan in the quarterfinal of the tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Australia have named a strong contingent for the T20 World Cup as they bank on the services of Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, and others. Australia will start their campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Sri Lanka before playing Zimbabwe on Feb 13. They will also play Sri Lanka and Oman and are scheduled to play the entire group stage in the former’s nation.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Provisional Australian squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Australia remain one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup, having lifted the trophy in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. They famously missed out on a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to Afghanistan in the quarterfinal of the tournament.

Aussie pacer Josh Hazlewood is all set for a speedy recovery as he prepares for the upcoming T20 World Cup in India. Hazlewood, one of the key members of the Australia squad in recent years, has been under the radar due to injury but is likely to be passed fit. The pacer missed the Ashes due to an injury and will be a key addition to the squad with Mitchell Starc no longer part of the T20I setup. Hazlewood braces for T20 World Cup 2026 "Everything's going to plan," Hazlewood told ESPNcricinfo. "We took a few extra weeks once we couldn't make the Test matches. I had a couple of bowls off the half-run last week. Running's going well, all the strength stuff's going well, so, yeah, on track." "My gym and everything is still mostly the same, but I think purely from a bowling workload, leading into the next red-ball game, do as much as we can in terms of just dicing it up a little bit differently,” the 35-year-old added. Australia remain one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup, having lifted the trophy in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. They famously missed out on a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to Afghanistan in the quarterfinal of the tournament. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Australia have named a strong contingent for the T20 World Cup as they bank on the services of Marcus Stoinis, Cooper Connolly, and others. Australia will start their campaign against Ireland on February 11 in Sri Lanka before playing Zimbabwe on Feb 13. They will also play Sri Lanka and Oman and are scheduled to play the entire group stage in the former’s nation. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes Provisional Australian squad: Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Australia remain one of the favourites to win the T20 World Cup, having lifted the trophy in 2021 under Aaron Finch’s captaincy. They famously missed out on a semifinal spot in the T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to Afghanistan in the quarterfinal of the tournament.

T20 World Cup 2026: Josh Hazlewood up and running for Aussies, says 'everything's going to plan'

USA’s Ali Khan could face a race against time to be in India as the T20 World Cup 2026 gets nearer. Ali, the USA’s pace bowling star, could miss the flight to India in case authorities deny him a visa due to his Pakistani origin. However, that is not an issue, as Ali has applied for a visa to the Indian authorities in the US. This comes just hours after a few media reports hinted that the Pakistan-origin player had his visa rejected and wouldn’t be on the plane.<h2>Ali Khan's visa rejected?</h2>According to reports from cricket website Cricbuzz, all documentation was submitted exactly as required ahead of the appointments by the USA players. The USA team is currently in Sri Lanka, preparing for the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7 when they take on hosts India in Mumbai.&nbsp;"They had the appointment this morning at the Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka. They completed the paperwork as per what ICC had asked them to prior to the appointments. At the appointment, the players were informed that the visas could not be processed at this stage,” said the Cricbuzz report.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;:Later in the evening, USA management received a call from the Indian Embassy indicating that some of the required information had been received, while additional inputs were still awaited from the Foreign Ministry. Once that process is complete, they will be contacted to proceed further. That is the current status," the report added.The report also stated that all players of Pakistani origin will face a similar process, whether they represent Oman, the UAE or any other nation.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The T20 World Cup is slated to start on February 7, where the USA qualified after reaching the Super Eight stage of the 2024 edition. They will once again look to be the dark horses after a dream run in 2024, where they knocked out Pakistan in the group stage.

According to media reports, all documentation was submitted exactly as required ahead of the appointments by the USA players who are currently in Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup 2026 preparations. 

USA’s Ali Khan could face a race against time to be in India as the T20 World Cup 2026 gets nearer. Ali, the USA’s pace bowling star, could miss the flight to India in case authorities deny him a visa due to his Pakistani origin. However, that is not an issue, as Ali has applied for a visa to the Indian authorities in the US. This comes just hours after a few media reports hinted that the Pakistan-origin player had his visa rejected and wouldn’t be on the plane. Ali Khan's visa rejected? According to reports from cricket website Cricbuzz, all documentation was submitted exactly as required ahead of the appointments by the USA players. The USA team is currently in Sri Lanka, preparing for the T20 World Cup, which starts on February 7 when they take on hosts India in Mumbai. "They had the appointment this morning at the Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka. They completed the paperwork as per what ICC had asked them to prior to the appointments. At the appointment, the players were informed that the visas could not be processed at this stage,” said the Cricbuzz report. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes :Later in the evening, USA management received a call from the Indian Embassy indicating that some of the required information had been received, while additional inputs were still awaited from the Foreign Ministry. Once that process is complete, they will be contacted to proceed further. That is the current status," the report added. The report also stated that all players of Pakistani origin will face a similar process, whether they represent Oman, the UAE or any other nation. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes The T20 World Cup is slated to start on February 7, where the USA qualified after reaching the Super Eight stage of the 2024 edition. They will once again look to be the dark horses after a dream run in 2024, where they knocked out Pakistan in the group stage.

According to media reports, all documentation was submitted exactly as required ahead of the appointments by the USA players who are currently in Sri Lanka for T20 World Cup 2026 preparations.&nbsp;

T20 World Cup 2026: USA's Ali Khan denied Indian visa due to connection Pakistan? Here's what we know so far

Mumbai Indians kept their perfect record against Gujarat Giants intact with a thrilling seven-wicket win in Match six of WPL 2026 on Tuesday (Jan 13). Chasing a challenging total of 193 set by Gujarat Giants Women, Mumbai were under pressure early after losing Kamalini and Hayley Matthews in the powerplay. However, Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings with a 50-run partnership, taking Mumbai to 88/2 at the halfway mark.&nbsp;&nbsp;After Amanjot fell for 40 off 26 balls, Nicola Carey joined Harmanpreet and played a fearless supporting role. Carey scored 38 from 23 deliveries, while Harmanpreet remained unbeaten on 71 from 43 balls, ensuring Mumbai crossed the line with four balls to spare.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/not-andy-murray-wilander-wants-this-tennis-stalwart-to-coach-carlos-alcaraz-1768312088105">Not Andy Murray, Wilander wants THIS tennis stalwart to coach Carlos Alcaraz</a><h2>Harmanpreet Kaur on the win and her performance</h2>Harmanpreet Kaur, who was named Player of the Match, praised her team’s approach. “It was a good game. While bowling, we gave too many runs away, but batting-wise, we were calculated really well,” she said. She lauded Amanjot’s contribution, saying, “She batted really well. In a tournament like this, every day you have to try and score 200 or chase these many. You know you have to go and bat for your team.”&nbsp;On her record against Gujarat, Harmanpreet said, “For me, every match is important. I didn’t know this stat. It’s important to go in every day and bat for the team. It’s good to see these young girls taking responsibility. Aman is willing to bat wherever, whenever the team needs her.”<h2>Gardner reflects on Gujarat’s performance</h2>Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner focused on her team’s fielding and finishing efforts. “Catches win matches. We pride ourselves on our fielding. We cannot drop world-class players,” she said. On bowling decisions, Gardner admitted, “If you look at the stats, I didn’t match up well to Harman. In hindsight, maybe I could have bowled more overs, but I felt there were better match-ups.” She also highlighted the contribution of Wareham and Bharti, saying their firepower helped finish Gujarat’s innings strongly.&nbsp;With this win, Mumbai Indians now have a perfect 8-0 record against Gujarat Giants and move to second place in the WPL standings. The team’s consistency and key performances from Harmanpreet&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians chased 193 to beat Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in WPL 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 71 and Nicola Carey’s 38 guided MI to an 8-0 record and second place in the table.


Mumbai Indians kept their perfect record against Gujarat Giants intact with a thrilling seven-wicket win in Match six of WPL 2026 on Tuesday (Jan 13). Chasing a challenging total of 193 set by Gujarat Giants Women, Mumbai were under pressure early after losing Kamalini and Hayley Matthews in the powerplay. However, Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings with a 50-run partnership, taking Mumbai to 88/2 at the halfway mark. After Amanjot fell for 40 off 26 balls, Nicola Carey joined Harmanpreet and played a fearless supporting role. Carey scored 38 from 23 deliveries, while Harmanpreet remained unbeaten on 71 from 43 balls, ensuring Mumbai crossed the line with four balls to spare. Also read | Not Andy Murray, Wilander wants THIS tennis stalwart to coach Carlos Alcaraz Harmanpreet Kaur on the win and her performance Harmanpreet Kaur, who was named Player of the Match, praised her team’s approach. “It was a good game. While bowling, we gave too many runs away, but batting-wise, we were calculated really well,” she said. She lauded Amanjot’s contribution, saying, “She batted really well. In a tournament like this, every day you have to try and score 200 or chase these many. You know you have to go and bat for your team.” On her record against Gujarat, Harmanpreet said, “For me, every match is important. I didn’t know this stat. It’s important to go in every day and bat for the team. It’s good to see these young girls taking responsibility. Aman is willing to bat wherever, whenever the team needs her.” Gardner reflects on Gujarat’s performance Gujarat Giants captain Ashleigh Gardner focused on her team’s fielding and finishing efforts. “Catches win matches. We pride ourselves on our fielding. We cannot drop world-class players,” she said. On bowling decisions, Gardner admitted, “If you look at the stats, I didn’t match up well to Harman. In hindsight, maybe I could have bowled more overs, but I felt there were better match-ups.” She also highlighted the contribution of Wareham and Bharti, saying their firepower helped finish Gujarat’s innings strongly. With this win, Mumbai Indians now have a perfect 8-0 record against Gujarat Giants and move to second place in the WPL standings. The team’s consistency and key performances from Harmanpreet

Mumbai Indians chased 193 to beat Gujarat Giants by seven wickets in WPL 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 71 and Nicola Carey’s 38 guided MI to an 8-0 record and second place in the table.

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

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has dismissed claims that the current England squad has a drinking problem, saying the recent incidents involving alcohol are isolated mistakes rather than a reflection of team culture. The debate started after England’s limited-overs captain Harry Brook was fined following an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand. At the same time, some England players were pictured drinking during a break in the Ashes series in Noosa, which raised questions about discipline and behaviour.&nbsp;&nbsp;There have even been suggestions that England could introduce a midnight curfew for players on tour. &nbsp;Speaking on his For the Love of Cricket podcast, Broad made it clear that the players are professional and responsible, and the issue is more about awareness and support than strict rules. Broad believes that would be unnecessary and harsh. He feels the focus should be on teammates looking after each other rather than enforcing strict rules.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bbl-pak-s-rizwan-forced-to-retire-out-in-embarrassing-moment-watch-1768218705016">BBL: Pak's Rizwan forced to retire out in embarrassing moment | WATCH</a>&nbsp;“They’ve just had a couple of guys who have made mistakes and that’s got into the media,” Broad said on his podcast. “I think it’s up to your teammates to get you out of those situations, and that’s when your culture’s really strong.”&nbsp;He explained that a strong team culture means senior players stepping in before situations get out of hand. “Harry Brook doesn’t get himself in a situation with a bouncer because they’re not allowed anywhere near that situation. That’s the thing that will disappoint Brendon McCullum,” Broad added, referring to England’s head coach.<h3>Broad: “There isn’t a drinking culture”</h3>Broad was firm in saying England does not have a drinking problem. “I look at this England team, they’re not drinking. I’ve seen loads of things about a drinking culture, but there isn’t one,” he said on the podcast. “Crawley, Pope, Stokes, Root, they’re not really drinkers. They’re not party animals.”&nbsp;<h3>Buttler: Players must be aware of optics</h3>Jos Buttler, who co-hosts the podcast with Broad and will play under Brook in the upcoming series, added that players must be careful about how things look. “A lot of it is optics,” Buttler said. “You’re professional, you have to live a professional life, and you have to make it look that way as well.”&nbsp;

Stuart Broad defends England cricket, saying there is no drinking culture despite recent incidents involving Harry Brook. Players rely on team support, not curfews, to stay professional on tour.


Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has dismissed claims that the current England squad has a drinking problem, saying the recent incidents involving alcohol are isolated mistakes rather than a reflection of team culture. The debate started after England’s limited-overs captain Harry Brook was fined following an altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand. At the same time, some England players were pictured drinking during a break in the Ashes series in Noosa, which raised questions about discipline and behaviour. There have even been suggestions that England could introduce a midnight curfew for players on tour. Speaking on his For the Love of Cricket podcast, Broad made it clear that the players are professional and responsible, and the issue is more about awareness and support than strict rules. Broad believes that would be unnecessary and harsh. He feels the focus should be on teammates looking after each other rather than enforcing strict rules. Also read | BBL: Pak's Rizwan forced to retire out in embarrassing moment | WATCH “They’ve just had a couple of guys who have made mistakes and that’s got into the media,” Broad said on his podcast. “I think it’s up to your teammates to get you out of those situations, and that’s when your culture’s really strong.” He explained that a strong team culture means senior players stepping in before situations get out of hand. “Harry Brook doesn’t get himself in a situation with a bouncer because they’re not allowed anywhere near that situation. That’s the thing that will disappoint Brendon McCullum,” Broad added, referring to England’s head coach. Broad: “There isn’t a drinking culture” Broad was firm in saying England does not have a drinking problem. “I look at this England team, they’re not drinking. I’ve seen loads of things about a drinking culture, but there isn’t one,” he said on the podcast. “Crawley, Pope, Stokes, Root, they’re not really drinkers. They’re not party animals.” Buttler: Players must be aware of optics Jos Buttler, who co-hosts the podcast with Broad and will play under Brook in the upcoming series, added that players must be careful about how things look. “A lot of it is optics,” Buttler said. “You’re professional, you have to live a professional life, and you have to make it look that way as well.”

Stuart Broad defends England cricket, saying there is no drinking culture despite recent incidents involving Harry Brook. Players rely on team support, not curfews, to stay professional on tour.

Stuart Broad backs England, says there is no drinking culture in the team

Highlights | MI vs GG, WPL 2026 Match 6: Gujarat Giants Women posted 192/5 in 20 overs, setting a strong target. Mumbai Indians chased it down with seven wickets in hand, thanks to Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 and Nicola Carey’s 38. Both batters remained unbeaten till the end.

Highlights | MI vs GG, WPL 2026 Match 6: Gujarat Giants Women posted 192/5 in 20 overs, setting a strong target. Mumbai Indians chased it down with seven wickets in hand, thanks to Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 and Nicola Carey’s 38. Both batters remained unbeaten till the end.

Highlights | MI vs GG, WPL 2026 Match 6: Mumbai cruise to seven-wicket win in last-over thriller

The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) in reaching to its conclusion with two more semi-finalist decided on Tuesday (Jan 13). In the two quarter-finals, Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs while Punjab got better of Madhya Pradesh by 183 in runs in Bengaurlu at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) ground to enter the semis. The other two semi-finalists are Karnataka and Saurashtra, which on their respective quarter-finals against UP and Mumbai, respectively on Monday (Jan 12). The semi-finals are scheduled for January 15 and 16 with final set to be played on January 18.<h2>Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs</h2>Batting first, Vidarbha posted 300/9 in 50 overs. For them, Yash Rathord top scored with 86 runs along with meaningful contributions from Atharva Taide (62) and Dhruv Shorey (49). For Delhi, veteran Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Prince Yadav, and Nitsh Rana took two wickets each.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-bangladesh-stands-firm-on-not-playing-in-india-reiterates-demand-to-icc-citing-safety-concern-1768301640007">T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern'</a>During the chase, no Delhi batter could convert his start into a big score except wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat's 66. The second-highest score in Delhi's innings was by openers Vaibhav Kandpal and Priyansh Arya, who scored 28 runs each as they were bowled out for 224. For Vidarbha, Nachiket Bhute took four wickets while Harsh Dubey chipped in with three scalps.<h2>Punjab overpower Madhya Pradesh</h2>Led by skipper Prabhsimran Singh's 88, Punjab scored a massive 345/6 in 50 overs. Apart from Prabhsimran, Anmolpreet Singh scored 70, Nehal Wadhera hit 56 off 38, and opener Harnoor Singh hit 51. For MP, Venkatesh Iyer and Tripuresh Singh two wickets each.During the chase, MP batters could never get going with half the side back in the hut for just 66 runs. RCB's IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar top scored with 38 for MP with bowler Tripuresh being the second highest run scorer with 31 runs. For Punjab, Sanvir Singh picked 3/31 while Gurnoor Brar, Krish Bhagat, and Ramandeep Singh picked two wickets each.

In the two quarter-finals, Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs while Punjab got better of Madhya Pradesh by 183 in runs in Bengaurlu at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) ground to enter the semis. 

The ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) in reaching to its conclusion with two more semi-finalist decided on Tuesday (Jan 13). In the two quarter-finals, Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs while Punjab got better of Madhya Pradesh by 183 in runs in Bengaurlu at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) ground to enter the semis. The other two semi-finalists are Karnataka and Saurashtra, which on their respective quarter-finals against UP and Mumbai, respectively on Monday (Jan 12). The semi-finals are scheduled for January 15 and 16 with final set to be played on January 18. Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs Batting first, Vidarbha posted 300/9 in 50 overs. For them, Yash Rathord top scored with 86 runs along with meaningful contributions from Atharva Taide (62) and Dhruv Shorey (49). For Delhi, veteran Ishant Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Prince Yadav, and Nitsh Rana took two wickets each. Also Read - T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern' During the chase, no Delhi batter could convert his start into a big score except wicketkeeper-batter Anuj Rawat's 66. The second-highest score in Delhi's innings was by openers Vaibhav Kandpal and Priyansh Arya, who scored 28 runs each as they were bowled out for 224. For Vidarbha, Nachiket Bhute took four wickets while Harsh Dubey chipped in with three scalps. Punjab overpower Madhya Pradesh Led by skipper Prabhsimran Singh's 88, Punjab scored a massive 345/6 in 50 overs. Apart from Prabhsimran, Anmolpreet Singh scored 70, Nehal Wadhera hit 56 off 38, and opener Harnoor Singh hit 51. For MP, Venkatesh Iyer and Tripuresh Singh two wickets each. During the chase, MP batters could never get going with half the side back in the hut for just 66 runs. RCB's IPL-winning captain Rajat Patidar top scored with 38 for MP with bowler Tripuresh being the second highest run scorer with 31 runs. For Punjab, Sanvir Singh picked 3/31 while Gurnoor Brar, Krish Bhagat, and Ramandeep Singh picked two wickets each.

In the two quarter-finals, Vidarbha beat Delhi by 76 runs while Punjab got better of Madhya Pradesh by 183 in runs in Bengaurlu at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) ground to enter the semis.&nbsp;

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The deadlock over Bangladesh's demand to move its 2026 T20 World Cup matches continues after a call with the apex body ICC on Tuesday (Jan 13) failed to produce a solution. The two sides held a video call after ICC sent a letter to BCB after risk assessment and mentioned 'no praticular threat' to the side. The Bangladesh Cricket Board, in a statement issued on Tuesday (Jan 13), however, stood firm on its stance of moving matches, 'citing security concerns.' The World Cup, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts in less than a month on February 7 with final to be played on March 8.<h2>BCB remains firm on not playing in India</h2>"During the discussions (with ICC), the BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns," the BCB said in a statement. "The board also reiterated its request for the ICC to consider relocating Bangladesh's matches outside India.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/t20-world-cup-2026-icc-says-no-threat-to-bangladesh-in-india-bcb-calls-it-bizarre-unrealistic-and-unreasonable-1768288751983">BCB calls ICC letter on demand to shift T20 WC matches outside India 'bizarre'</a>"While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the board's position remains unchanged. Both parties agreed that discussions will continue to explore possible solutions. The BCB remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its players, officials and staff while engaging constructively with the ICC to address the matter."<h2>BCB calls ICC's risk assessment 'bizarre'</h2>Earlier on Monday (Jan 12), Bangladesh sport advisor Asif Nazrul called ICC's internal risk assessment 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable.' Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal).The whole issue started after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the squad with the reason not being shared publicly.&nbsp;

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, in a statement issued on Tuesday (Jan 13), stood firm on its stance of moving matches, 'citing security concerns.' The World Cup, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts in less than a month on February 7 with final to be played on March 8.

The deadlock over Bangladesh's demand to move its 2026 T20 World Cup matches continues after a call with the apex body ICC on Tuesday (Jan 13) failed to produce a solution. The two sides held a video call after ICC sent a letter to BCB after risk assessment and mentioned 'no praticular threat' to the side. The Bangladesh Cricket Board, in a statement issued on Tuesday (Jan 13), however, stood firm on its stance of moving matches, 'citing security concerns.' The World Cup, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts in less than a month on February 7 with final to be played on March 8. BCB remains firm on not playing in India "During the discussions (with ICC), the BCB reaffirmed its position regarding the decision not to travel to India, citing security concerns," the BCB said in a statement. "The board also reiterated its request for the ICC to consider relocating Bangladesh's matches outside India. Also Read - BCB calls ICC letter on demand to shift T20 WC matches outside India 'bizarre' "While the ICC highlighted that the tournament itinerary has already been announced and requested the BCB to reconsider its stance, the board's position remains unchanged. Both parties agreed that discussions will continue to explore possible solutions. The BCB remains committed to safeguarding the well-being of its players, officials and staff while engaging constructively with the ICC to address the matter." BCB calls ICC's risk assessment 'bizarre' Earlier on Monday (Jan 12), Bangladesh sport advisor Asif Nazrul called ICC's internal risk assessment 'bizarre, unrealistic and unreasonable.' Bangladesh are scheduled to play their first three group matches in Kolkata on February 7 (vs West Indies), February 9 (vs Italy) and February 14 (vs England) before the final match in Mumbai on February 17 (vs Nepal). The whole issue started after IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders released Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the squad with the reason not being shared publicly.

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, in a statement issued on Tuesday (Jan 13), stood firm on its stance of moving matches, 'citing security concerns.' The World Cup, which is being co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, starts in less than a month on February 7 with final to be played on March 8.

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