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Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) are set to learn their fate as to which stadium they will be playing home games for the 2026 season. According to a media report, the IPL Governing Council will hold a key meeting where it will discuss RCB’s home ground for the IPL 2026 season. Last week Karnataka State government cleared its deck, giving green light to the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to host matches during IPL 2026.<h2>RCB to learn fate next week?</h2>“We had a recent meeting in which we could not finalise whether RCB will be playing in Bengaluru or not,” Devajit Saikia, the BCCI secretary, told Sportstar.&nbsp;“During the meeting, we were informed that the association has produced one document, which says that the government has set some conditions that should be fulfilled. There will be an inspection after that, and once it is given the green signal, then only the crowd manifest can be made,” Saikia said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;“There are certain gray areas. So we have requested them to come up with a complete proposition. Maybe in the next three to four days, we are having another meeting to decide whether the Chinnaswamy Stadium will be ready for hosting the IPL or not.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;The Chinnaswamy Stadium was in the spotlight a day after RCB won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad. In a victory parade organised on 4 Jun 2025, a fatal stampede led to the death of 11 Royal RCB fans. The stadium was one of the alternative hosts for the Women’s ODI World Cup final, which was supposed to take place on November 2; however, the hosting rights were later given to Navi Mumbai’s D.Y. Patil Stadium.&nbsp;However, the stadium is now cleared for hosting international matches along with domestic matches.

The Chinnaswamy Stadium was in the spotlight a day after RCB won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad. In a victory parade organised on 4 Jun 2025, a fatal stampede led to the death of 11 Royal RCB fans.

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The Chinnaswamy Stadium was in the spotlight a day after RCB won their maiden IPL title in Ahmedabad. In a victory parade organised on 4 Jun 2025, a fatal stampede led to the death of 11 Royal RCB fans.

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Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired in 2025, remains a Test great in 2026. His net worth is around Rs 24 crore from BCCI contracts, cricket earnings and endorsements, with iconic performances in Australia tours.

Cheteshwar Pujara had announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket in 2025, and even in 2026, his absence is still felt in the longest format of the game. His decision marked the end of an era for Indian Test cricket, where patience, discipline, and mental strength mattered more than flashy stroke play. At the time of his retirement, Pujara was 37 years old and had already built a legacy as one of India’s most dependable Test batters. He played 103 Test matches and scored 7,195 runs at an average of 43.6. His career included 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries. Pujara was known for his solid defence and ability to bat for long hours, especially in tough overseas conditions. Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs As per the latest media reports available after his retirement, Cheteshwar Pujara’s net worth is estimated to be around INR 24 crore. His earnings came mainly from BCCI contracts, match fees, domestic cricket, and limited brand endorsements. Reports also stated that his monthly income during his active playing days was close to INR 15 lakh. Pujara was part of the BCCI’s B Grade contract in the 2022–23 season, which was worth INR 3 crore per year. This played a major role in building his overall income. Apart from international cricket, he earned through Ranji Trophy matches, county cricket in England, and other domestic tournaments. While he did not feature much in franchise leagues, his long Test career ensured financial stability. He also endorsed a few brands related to sports equipment, fitness, and lifestyle. Pujara was never seen as a commercial superstar, but his simple personality and honest image made him a reliable face for brands. Even in 2026, Cheteshwar Pujara is remembered as a true Test specialist who put the team above everything else and gave Indian cricket moments that will never be forgotten.

Cheteshwar Pujara, who retired in 2025, remains a Test great in 2026. His net worth is around Rs 24 crore from BCCI contracts, cricket earnings and endorsements, with iconic performances in Australia tours.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian women’s Test squad for the Australia tour on Saturday (Jan 24). The tour will begin next month, with India playing three ODIs, three T20Is and one Test match and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team. The tour will run from Feb 15 to March 9, 2026 and the first match of the tour will be a T20I in Sydney on Sunday (Feb 15). The BCCI also confirmed that wicketkeeper G. Kamalini has been ruled out of the tour and Uma Chetry has been named as her replacement in both the T20I and ODI squads. Pratika Rawal has also been included in the Test squad after recovering from injury.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pratika was part of India’s World Cup-winning team and earned her place following strong performances in ODIs. She has scored 1,110 runs in 24 ODI matches, averaging 50.45, with two centuries and seven half-centuries. However, the 25-year-old will not be part of India’s ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australian-open-2026-why-matches-were-suspended-here-s-what-we-know-1769228788837">Australian Open 2026: Why matches were suspended - Here’s what we know</a>&nbsp;India’s last Test match was against South Africa in Chennai in mid-2024, where they won by 10 wickets. Their most recent red-ball match against Australia was in December 2023 at Wankhede, which India won by eight wickets.&nbsp;

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<h2>India's Women's Test squad vs Australia</h2>Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana [VC], Shafali Varma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Amanjot Kaur, Richa Ghosh [WK], Uma Chetry (WK), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Thakur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Vaishnavi Sharma and Sayali Satghare&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-india-shatters-pakistan-s-record-with-fastest-200-plus-t20i-chase-1769225494295">IND vs NZ: India shatters Pakistan’s record with fastest 200-plus T20I chase</a>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the selectors also announced the India A squad for the ACC Rising Star Asia Cup. The team will be led by experienced spinner Radha Yadav and the tournament will be held in Thailand from Feb 13 to 22.&nbsp;<h2>India A squad for ACC Rising Star Asia Cup Team</h2>Humairaa Kaazi, Vrinda Dinesh, Anushka Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Tejal Hasabnis, Nandani Kashyap (wk), Mamta M (wk), Radha Yadav (c), Sonia Mendhiya, Minnu Mani, Tanuja Kanwer, Prema Rawat, Saima Thakor, Jintamani Kalita and Nandani Sharma

Pratika was part of India’s World Cup-winning team and earned her place in Test team following strong performances in ODIs. She has scored 1,110 runs in 24 ODI matches, averaging 50.45, with two centuries and seven half-centuries. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Indian women’s Test squad for the Australia tour on Saturday (Jan 24). The tour will begin next month, with India playing three ODIs, three T20Is and one Test match and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team. The tour will run from Feb 15 to March 9, 2026 and the first match of the tour will be a T20I in Sydney on Sunday (Feb 15). The BCCI also confirmed that wicketkeeper G. Kamalini has been ruled out of the tour and Uma Chetry has been named as her replacement in both the T20I and ODI squads. Pratika Rawal has also been included in the Test squad after recovering from injury. Pratika was part of India’s World Cup-winning team and earned her place following strong performances in ODIs. She has scored 1,110 runs in 24 ODI matches, averaging 50.45, with two centuries and seven half-centuries. However, the 25-year-old will not be part of India’s ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour. Also Read - Australian Open 2026: Why matches were suspended - Here’s what we know India’s last Test match was against South Africa in Chennai in mid-2024, where they won by 10 wickets. Their most recent red-ball match against Australia was in December 2023 at Wankhede, which India won by eight wickets.

Pratika was part of India’s World Cup-winning team and earned her place in Test team following strong performances in ODIs. She has scored 1,110 runs in 24 ODI matches, averaging 50.45, with two centuries and seven half-centuries.&nbsp;

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Ishan Kishan struck 11 fours and four sixes and also formed a strong 122-run partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav in only 48 balls, putting India firmly in control of the chase. 

Ishan Kishan played one of the best innings of his T20I career, scoring 76 runs off just 32 balls to help India win the match by seven wickets against New Zealand in the second T20I at Raipur on Friday (Jan 23). The left-hander hit 11 fours and four sixes and also formed a strong 122-run partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav in only 48 balls, putting India firmly in control of the chase. Before this partnership, India were in trouble at 6 for 2 while chasing 209. Suryakumar, who top-scored for India with 82 off 37 balls, later said he was frustrated early on because he was not getting enough strike during the powerplay. He added that he had been batting well in practice, which gave him confidence going into the match. “I was angry he wasn’t giving me strike in the powerplay but I was able to get a hold of the conditions. I’ve been batting well in the nets, had a good break, and had a good practice session before the game too,” he said at the post-match presentation. Also Read - Australian Open 2026: Why matches were suspended - Here’s what we know Suryakumar also praised Kishan’s fearless approach, saying he had rarely seen such batting in a pressure situation. He was amazed by how Kishan turned the innings after India lost two early wickets. “I don’t know what Ishan had in the afternoon for lunch, but I have never seen someone batting that way at 6 for 2 and ending the powerplay on 60-odd 75. But that’s what we want for our batters to be able to express themselves,” Surya said. The Indian captain also applauded the bowlers for their strong performance. Despite good batting conditions, they kept New Zealand to 208 runs. Also Read - IND vs NZ: India shatters Pakistan’s record with fastest 200-plus T20I chase “Incredible effort with the ball. When they were 110 for 2, I thought it would be a 230-odd total but all the bowlers chipped in and took responsibility. I am really enjoying what’s happening right now. The mood is happy in the camp and I want to keep them in that space,” he added.

Ishan Kishan struck 11 fours and four sixes and also formed a strong 122-run partnership with captain Suryakumar Yadav in only 48 balls, putting India firmly in control of the chase.&nbsp;

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Matches at the Australian Open 2026 were temporarily suspended by tournament officials, leaving fans wondering about the reason for the delay. The suspension occurred during the third-round match between Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri, when Sinner experienced a breakdown in the third set and appeared to be struggling with cramps. After both players won one set each, Sinner lost his serve and fell behind 1-3 in the deciding set on Rod Laver Arena. Soon after, chair umpire Fergus Murphy asked both players to step aside, and play was paused for about 10 minutes.<h2>Why play suspended at the Australian Open 2026</h2>The Australian Open uses a Heat Stress Scale that runs from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most dangerous level. On Saturday (Jan 24), the scale reached level five in the early afternoon as temperatures climbed to around 36°C. Because of this, officials activated the extreme heat policy and suspended the play.&nbsp;&nbsp;In a statement, tournament organisers said that when the Heat Stress Scale goes above 5.0, all matches and practice sessions on outside courts must stop. They also confirmed that the roofs on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena would be closed for the rest of the matches.&nbsp;“The AO Heat Stress Scale is above 5.0. Play is suspended for all matches and practice on outside courts. The roofs on RLA, MCA and JCA will close and remain closed for the remainder of the match,” Australian Open’s organisers said in a statement.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-india-shatters-pakistan-s-record-with-fastest-200-plus-t20i-chase-1769225494295">IND vs NZ: India shatters Pakistan’s record with fastest 200-plus T20I chase</a>&nbsp;The tournament referee ordered the roof to be closed on the main court, which caused the short delay. Weather forecasts later showed temperatures could rise as high as 40°C (104°F).&nbsp;Earlier, women's defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the scorching temperatures to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula. Matches were scheduled to start an hour earlier than normal because of the heatwave, and Keys had no intention of hanging about.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trinity-rodman-creates-history-becomes-world-s-highest-paid-women-s-footballer-1769190479578">Trinity Rodman creates history, becomes world’s highest-paid women’s footballer</a>&nbsp;She dismissed former world number one Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena in a statement victory that took just 75 minutes.&nbsp;Another strong title challenger, Amanda Anisimova, also advanced comfortably to next round. She beat fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4. Anisimova has been in great form over the past year, having reached the finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open.&nbsp;&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Why were matches at the Australian Open 2026 temporarily suspended by officials? Check the reason below.

Matches at the Australian Open 2026 were temporarily suspended by tournament officials, leaving fans wondering about the reason for the delay. The suspension occurred during the third-round match between Jannik Sinner and Eliot Spizzirri, when Sinner experienced a breakdown in the third set and appeared to be struggling with cramps. After both players won one set each, Sinner lost his serve and fell behind 1-3 in the deciding set on Rod Laver Arena. Soon after, chair umpire Fergus Murphy asked both players to step aside, and play was paused for about 10 minutes. Why play suspended at the Australian Open 2026 The Australian Open uses a Heat Stress Scale that runs from 1 to 5, with 5 being the most dangerous level. On Saturday (Jan 24), the scale reached level five in the early afternoon as temperatures climbed to around 36°C. Because of this, officials activated the extreme heat policy and suspended the play. In a statement, tournament organisers said that when the Heat Stress Scale goes above 5.0, all matches and practice sessions on outside courts must stop. They also confirmed that the roofs on Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena and John Cain Arena would be closed for the rest of the matches. “The AO Heat Stress Scale is above 5.0. Play is suspended for all matches and practice on outside courts. The roofs on RLA, MCA and JCA will close and remain closed for the remainder of the match,” Australian Open’s organisers said in a statement. Also Read - IND vs NZ: India shatters Pakistan’s record with fastest 200-plus T20I chase The tournament referee ordered the roof to be closed on the main court, which caused the short delay. Weather forecasts later showed temperatures could rise as high as 40°C (104°F). Earlier, women's defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the scorching temperatures to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula. Matches were scheduled to start an hour earlier than normal because of the heatwave, and Keys had no intention of hanging about. Also Read - Trinity Rodman creates history, becomes world’s highest-paid women’s footballer She dismissed former world number one Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-3 on Rod Laver Arena in a statement victory that took just 75 minutes. Another strong title challenger, Amanda Anisimova, also advanced comfortably to next round. She beat fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-1, 6-4. Anisimova has been in great form over the past year, having reached the finals at both Wimbledon and the US Open. With inputs from agencies

Why were matches at the Australian Open 2026 temporarily suspended by officials? Check the reason below.

Australian Open 2026: Why matches were suspended - Here’s what we know

Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her love life with musician Palash Muchhal became the talk of the entire country last year when she allegedly called off their wedding after allegedly finding out that the singer had cheated on her.&nbsp;Months later, Mandhana’s childhood friend Vidnyan Mane has shockingly claimed that the singer was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Apart from the wedding and cheating saga, Mane has also accused Muchhal of cheating him out of over ₹40 lakh.<h2>Smriti Mandhana’s friend on her wedding with Palash Muchhal: ‘Palash Muchhal caught red-handed’</h2>Months after the wedding was suddenly called off, actor and producer Vidnyan Mane has confirmed that Muchhal allegedly cheated on the cricketer.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/did-palaash-muchhal-cheat-on-smriti-mandhana-his-flirty-chats-goes-viral-after-wedding-postponed-1764068851631">Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral</a>&nbsp;Speaking to HT City, Mane, 34, shared that he was in the wedding venue when shocking things unfolded, and he was caught with another woman in bed.&nbsp;He shockingly revealed that the singer was beaten up by Mandhana's family.&nbsp;Recalling the terrible scene, he shared, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November, 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.''<h2>Muchhal cheated Mane for over Rs 40 lakhs</h2>Mane, who claims to be Smriti’s childhood friend and says he knew Palash only through the Mandhana family, also shared how he was allegedly duped after being persuaded to invest in a film.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/border-2-box-office-collection-day-1-sunny-deol-s-war-drama-opens-with-this-much-in-india-1769224115484">Border 2 BO collection Day 1: Sunny Deol's film opens with THIS much in India</a>&nbsp;‘’When I met his mother (Amita Muchhal) last month, she said the budget to release the movie has now increased to ₹1.5 crore. They asked me to invest another ₹10 lakh or I wouldn’t get any money back. They started blackmailing me and threatened to throw me out of the film, thus I was forced to file a complaint,'' he said.&nbsp;After the wedding was called off, Mane claimed that the family blocked him from everywhere and that the movie he invested in has still not materialised.&nbsp;He further added that he received threats from the family, warning him that he would not be part of the film.&nbsp;He also shared that he has proof against the Muchhal family. “I have saved all proofs including my chats and phone conversations that I’m willing to share with the police and the media.”&nbsp;<h2>Muchhal responds to the claims, stating that they are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.</h2>Soon after Mane’s interview brought the cheating saga back into the limelight, Muchhal shared a statement on his Instagram stories, saying,'' claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.''

Screenshot of Palash Muchhal

"In light of the allegations made by Sangli-based Vidnyan Mane on social media, I wish to state that these claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect. They have been made with malicious intent to tarnish my reputation, and they will not go unchallenged. My lawyer, Shreyansh Mithare, is exploring all legal avenues, and this matter will be dealt with strictly through the appropriate legal channels,” he wrote.&nbsp;

Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal were set to marry on 23 November in Sangli, Maharashtra. Unfortunately, the wedding was called off. 

Star Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana and her love life with musician Palash Muchhal became the talk of the entire country last year when she allegedly called off their wedding after allegedly finding out that the singer had cheated on her. Months later, Mandhana’s childhood friend Vidnyan Mane has shockingly claimed that the singer was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Apart from the wedding and cheating saga, Mane has also accused Muchhal of cheating him out of over ₹40 lakh. Smriti Mandhana’s friend on her wedding with Palash Muchhal: ‘Palash Muchhal caught red-handed’ Months after the wedding was suddenly called off, actor and producer Vidnyan Mane has confirmed that Muchhal allegedly cheated on the cricketer. Also read: Did Palaash Muchhal cheat on Smriti Mandhana? His 'flirty chats' go viral Speaking to HT City, Mane, 34, shared that he was in the wedding venue when shocking things unfolded, and he was caught with another woman in bed. He shockingly revealed that the singer was beaten up by Mandhana's family. Recalling the terrible scene, he shared, “I was at the wedding celebrations (November, 23, 2025) when he was caught red-handed with another woman in bed. Bhayanak scene tha, he was beaten up by the Indian female cricketers.'' Muchhal cheated Mane for over Rs 40 lakhs Mane, who claims to be Smriti’s childhood friend and says he knew Palash only through the Mandhana family, also shared how he was allegedly duped after being persuaded to invest in a film. Also read: Border 2 BO collection Day 1: Sunny Deol's film opens with THIS much in India ‘’When I met his mother (Amita Muchhal) last month, she said the budget to release the movie has now increased to ₹1.5 crore. They asked me to invest another ₹10 lakh or I wouldn’t get any money back. They started blackmailing me and threatened to throw me out of the film, thus I was forced to file a complaint,'' he said. After the wedding was called off, Mane claimed that the family blocked him from everywhere and that the movie he invested in has still not materialised. He further added that he received threats from the family, warning him that he would not be part of the film. He also shared that he has proof against the Muchhal family. “I have saved all proofs including my chats and phone conversations that I’m willing to share with the police and the media.” Muchhal responds to the claims, stating that they are entirely baseless and factually incorrect. Soon after Mane’s interview brought the cheating saga back into the limelight, Muchhal shared a statement on his Instagram stories, saying,'' claims against me are entirely baseless and factually incorrect.''

Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana and music composer and filmmaker Palash Muchhal were set to marry on 23 November in Sangli, Maharashtra. Unfortunately, the wedding was called off.&nbsp;

Palash was caught with another woman, was beaten up by Smriti Mandhana's family: Cricketers' friend

India set a new T20 International record by completing the quickest chase of a 200-plus target, reaching 209 runs in only 15.2 overs against New Zealand at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday (Jan 23). The previous record was held by Pakistan, which had completed a 205-run chase against New Zealand in 16 overs last year. India won the match by seven wickets, thanks to strong batting performances from Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav. Kishan scored a quick 76 off 32 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes, while captain Suryakumar returned to form with an unbeaten 82 from 37 balls, including nine fours and four sixes.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-ishan-kishan-suryakumar-yadav-dazzle-with-bat-as-india-chase-record-total-in-raipur-take-2-0-lead-in-series-1769188218277">IND vs NZ: Ishan, Surya dazzle with bat as India chase record total in Raipur</a>&nbsp;This was India’s sixth successful chase of 200 or more runs in T20 Internationals, the second-highest number after Australia, which has achieved this seven times. Earlier, India’s fastest 200-plus chase came in 2019 against West Indies, when they chased 208 runs in 18.4 overs in Hyderabad. With this win, India now leads the five-match T20 series against New Zealand 2-0. The team had earlier won the first match in Nagpur by 48 runs.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trinity-rodman-creates-history-becomes-world-s-highest-paid-women-s-footballer-1769190479578">Trinity Rodman creates history, becomes world’s highest-paid women’s footballer</a>&nbsp;India will begin their World Cup campaign against the USA on Feb 7 in Mumbai. They will then face the Namibia in Delhi on Feb 12 before moving to Colombo to play Pakistan on Feb 15. Their final group match is against Netherlands on Feb 18 in Ahmedabad.<h2>Fastest 200-plus run chases in T20Is</h2><ul><li>India chased down 209 in 15.2 overs vs New Zealand in Raipur (2026)</li><li>Pakistan chased down 205 in 16 overs vs New Zealand in Auckland (2025)</li><li>Qatar chased down 204 in 16 overs vs Kuwait in Doha (2019)</li><li>Australia chased down 215 in 16.1 overs vs West Indies in Basseterre (2025)</li><li>South Africa chased down 206 in 17.4 overs vs West Indies in Johannesburg (2007)</li></ul>

This was India’s sixth successful chase of 200 or more runs in T20 Internationals, the second-highest number after Australia, which has achieved this seven times.

India set a new T20 International record by completing the quickest chase of a 200-plus target, reaching 209 runs in only 15.2 overs against New Zealand at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday (Jan 23). The previous record was held by Pakistan, which had completed a 205-run chase against New Zealand in 16 overs last year. India won the match by seven wickets, thanks to strong batting performances from Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav. Kishan scored a quick 76 off 32 balls, hitting 11 fours and four sixes, while captain Suryakumar returned to form with an unbeaten 82 from 37 balls, including nine fours and four sixes. Also Read - IND vs NZ: Ishan, Surya dazzle with bat as India chase record total in Raipur This was India’s sixth successful chase of 200 or more runs in T20 Internationals, the second-highest number after Australia, which has achieved this seven times. Earlier, India’s fastest 200-plus chase came in 2019 against West Indies, when they chased 208 runs in 18.4 overs in Hyderabad. With this win, India now leads the five-match T20 series against New Zealand 2-0. The team had earlier won the first match in Nagpur by 48 runs. Also Read - Trinity Rodman creates history, becomes world’s highest-paid women’s footballer India will begin their World Cup campaign against the USA on Feb 7 in Mumbai. They will then face the Namibia in Delhi on Feb 12 before moving to Colombo to play Pakistan on Feb 15. Their final group match is against Netherlands on Feb 18 in Ahmedabad. Fastest 200-plus run chases in T20Is India chased down 209 in 15.2 overs vs New Zealand in Raipur (2026) Pakistan chased down 205 in 16 overs vs New Zealand in Auckland (2025) Qatar chased down 204 in 16 overs vs Kuwait in Doha (2019) Australia chased down 215 in 16.1 overs vs West Indies in Basseterre (2025) South Africa chased down 206 in 17.4 overs vs West Indies in Johannesburg (2007)

This was India’s sixth successful chase of 200 or more runs in T20 Internationals, the second-highest number after Australia, which has achieved this seven times.

IND vs NZ: India shatters Pakistan’s record with fastest 200-plus T20I chase

Trinity Rodman has made history by becoming the highest-paid women’s footballer in the world. At only 23, the United States forward has signed a new three-year contract with Washington Spirit that shows her value to the game. This deal is not just about money; it is about belief, respect, and the growth of women’s football worldwide. Washington Spirit announced the contract and called it one of the most important in the NWSL and in women’s football globally.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reports say Rodman will earn more than two million dollars per year, including bonuses. Her agent, as reported by ESPN, confirmed that this makes her the highest-earning female footballer ever. The club wanted to keep her because she is the face of their team. Rodman joined the Spirit in 2021 after being drafted at just 18 years old.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/premier-league-man-city-boss-pep-guardiola-terms-arsenal-as-world-s-best-ahead-of-wolves-clash-1769183419783">Premier League: Man City boss Pep Guardiola terms Arsenal as 'world's best' ahead of Wolves clash</a>&nbsp;In her first season, she won the Rookie of the Year award and helped the team win their first NWSL title. Since then, she has grown into one of the most feared attackers in the league. Her success has also come at the international level. Rodman won the Olympic gold medal with the United States in 2024. That moment proved her quality on the biggest stage. Even though the Spirit lost the last two NWSL finals, the club never doubted her importance.&nbsp;Rodman said she always felt Washington was the right place for her next chapter. She spoke about being proud of what the team has built and excited about what lies ahead. Her goal is clear: to win championships and keep raising standards.&nbsp;The path to this contract was not easy. A previous deal was blocked by the NWSL commissioner as it did not follow salary rules. This led to a complaint from the players’ association. Later, the league introduced the High Impact Player rule, allowing teams to spend extra money on star players outside the salary cap.&nbsp;Spirit owner Michele Kang called Rodman a special player who represents the future of women’s football. This contract sends a strong message that women footballers deserve respect, support, and rewards for excellence.

Trinity Rodman signs a record three-year deal with Washington Spirit to become the highest-paid women’s footballer, marking a major moment for the NWSL and the rising power of women’s football globally.

Trinity Rodman has made history by becoming the highest-paid women’s footballer in the world. At only 23, the United States forward has signed a new three-year contract with Washington Spirit that shows her value to the game. This deal is not just about money; it is about belief, respect, and the growth of women’s football worldwide. Washington Spirit announced the contract and called it one of the most important in the NWSL and in women’s football globally. Reports say Rodman will earn more than two million dollars per year, including bonuses. Her agent, as reported by ESPN, confirmed that this makes her the highest-earning female footballer ever. The club wanted to keep her because she is the face of their team. Rodman joined the Spirit in 2021 after being drafted at just 18 years old. Also read | Premier League: Man City boss Pep Guardiola terms Arsenal as 'world's best' ahead of Wolves clash In her first season, she won the Rookie of the Year award and helped the team win their first NWSL title. Since then, she has grown into one of the most feared attackers in the league. Her success has also come at the international level. Rodman won the Olympic gold medal with the United States in 2024. That moment proved her quality on the biggest stage. Even though the Spirit lost the last two NWSL finals, the club never doubted her importance. Rodman said she always felt Washington was the right place for her next chapter. She spoke about being proud of what the team has built and excited about what lies ahead. Her goal is clear: to win championships and keep raising standards. The path to this contract was not easy. A previous deal was blocked by the NWSL commissioner as it did not follow salary rules. This led to a complaint from the players’ association. Later, the league introduced the High Impact Player rule, allowing teams to spend extra money on star players outside the salary cap. Spirit owner Michele Kang called Rodman a special player who represents the future of women’s football. This contract sends a strong message that women footballers deserve respect, support, and rewards for excellence.

Trinity Rodman signs a record three-year deal with Washington Spirit to become the highest-paid women’s footballer, marking a major moment for the NWSL and the rising power of women’s football globally.

Trinity Rodman creates history, becomes world’s highest-paid women’s footballer

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav made a blistering return to form in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur as he smashed an unbeaten 82 to help his side to a record win. Playing on Friday (Jan 23), Surya was given a huge helping hand by Ishan Kishan as he too returned to the Indian side with a statement 76 off 32 as the Men in Blue beat the Kiwis by seven wickets. Interestingly, India chased down the 209-run target with 28 balls to spare and now take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.<h2>Batters run riot</h2>Tasked to chase 209 runs to win, India made a poor start as the hosts were 6/2 in the second over, losing Abhishek Sharma (0) and Sanju Samson (6) early. However, Ishan and captain Surya helped India come back into the contest. The two led the foundation for India’s resurgence, with Ishan being the aggressor as he completed his fifty in 20 deliveries. His innings of 76 runs consisted of 11 fours and 4 sixes as he, along with Surya, stitched a stand of 122 runs in 48 balls.&nbsp;Ishan was later dismissed for 76, but the damage was already done with the Men in Blue closing in on a win. Shivam Dube (unbeaten 36 off 18) scored the winning runs later as India won with 28 balls to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the series.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in New Zealand innings?</h2>After being asked to bat first, New Zealand were off to a fantastic start as they raced away to 43/0 in three overs. However, speedster Harshit Rana dismissed opener Devon Conway for 19 runs off nine balls, including three fours and one six, to break the partnership during the first ball of the fourth over.&nbsp;In the very next over, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Tim Seifert after fielder Ishan Kishan took a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket region. The right-handed batter made 24 off 13 deliveries, including five fours.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;In the 13th over, Kuldeep Yadav struck as he removed dangerous Rachin Ravindra with Arshdeep taking a simple catch at the short third region. Ravindra played a blistering knock of 44 off 26 deliveries, including two fours and four towering sixes. The visitors would score 208/6 in their 20 overs as they crossed the 200-run mark.&nbsp;For India, Hardik Pandya (1/25), Harshit Rana (1/35), Varun Chakaravarthy (1/35), Shivam Dube (1/7) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/35) were among the wicket takers.&nbsp;

Playing on Friday (Jan 23) in Raipur, Suryakumar Yadav was given a huge helping hand by Ishan Kishan as he too returned to the Indian side with a statement 76 off 32 as the Men in Blue beat the Kiwis by seven wickets.

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav made a blistering return to form in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur as he smashed an unbeaten 82 to help his side to a record win. Playing on Friday (Jan 23), Surya was given a huge helping hand by Ishan Kishan as he too returned to the Indian side with a statement 76 off 32 as the Men in Blue beat the Kiwis by seven wickets. Interestingly, India chased down the 209-run target with 28 balls to spare and now take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Batters run riot Tasked to chase 209 runs to win, India made a poor start as the hosts were 6/2 in the second over, losing Abhishek Sharma (0) and Sanju Samson (6) early. However, Ishan and captain Surya helped India come back into the contest. The two led the foundation for India’s resurgence, with Ishan being the aggressor as he completed his fifty in 20 deliveries. His innings of 76 runs consisted of 11 fours and 4 sixes as he, along with Surya, stitched a stand of 122 runs in 48 balls. Ishan was later dismissed for 76, but the damage was already done with the Men in Blue closing in on a win. Shivam Dube (unbeaten 36 off 18) scored the winning runs later as India won with 28 balls to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the series. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli What happened in New Zealand innings? After being asked to bat first, New Zealand were off to a fantastic start as they raced away to 43/0 in three overs. However, speedster Harshit Rana dismissed opener Devon Conway for 19 runs off nine balls, including three fours and one six, to break the partnership during the first ball of the fourth over. In the very next over, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Tim Seifert after fielder Ishan Kishan took a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket region. The right-handed batter made 24 off 13 deliveries, including five fours. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds In the 13th over, Kuldeep Yadav struck as he removed dangerous Rachin Ravindra with Arshdeep taking a simple catch at the short third region. Ravindra played a blistering knock of 44 off 26 deliveries, including two fours and four towering sixes. The visitors would score 208/6 in their 20 overs as they crossed the 200-run mark. For India, Hardik Pandya (1/25), Harshit Rana (1/35), Varun Chakaravarthy (1/35), Shivam Dube (1/7) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/35) were among the wicket takers.

Playing on Friday (Jan 23) in Raipur, Suryakumar Yadav was given a huge helping hand by Ishan Kishan as he too returned to the Indian side with a statement 76 off 32 as the Men in Blue beat the Kiwis by seven wickets.

IND vs NZ: Ishan, Surya dazzle with bat as India chase record total in Raipur, take 2-0 lead in series

Many Indians have scored centuries in international cricket. It is one of the biggest achievements for any batter. But scoring a century on India’s Republic Day (Jan 26), makes it even more special. In the entire history of Indian cricket, only one player has managed to do this. That single knock stands alone, making the moment rare and unforgettable.&nbsp;Since India became a republic in 1950, January 26 has been a day of pride, celebration, and national emotion. The country comes together to mark the occasion with grand parades and cultural programs. Cricket, being a huge part of Indian life, has often shared this spotlight. Yet, among all the matches played on this date, only one Indian cricketer has turned it into a personal milestone with a century.&nbsp;Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs&nbsp;That historic moment came in 2012 during a Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The batter showed patience, control, and courage against a strong bowling attack. It was not just another hundred. It was his maiden Test century and one that would go on to define a special place in Indian cricket history. The player was none other than Virat Kohli.&nbsp;Before Kohli, legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu came very close. Both scored more than 90 runs on Republic Day but missed out on a century. Their efforts were brilliant, but Kohli remains the only one to cross the three-figure mark on this iconic date. What this really shows is how rare and difficult this achievement is.&nbsp;There is another interesting record linked to national days. No Indian cricketer has ever scored a century on Independence Day, August 15. Kohli came close in 2019 against the West Indies but fell short. MS Dhoni, however, holds a unique place as the only Indian to score fifty or more runs on both Independence Day and Republic Day.&nbsp;Republic Day has also marked key beginnings. In 2016, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya made their T20I debuts on this day, adding another layer of importance to the date.

An Indian batter created history by scoring the only international century on Republic Day. The landmark hundred came in the 2012 Adelaide Test, turning January 26 into a golden moment for Indian cricket.


Many Indians have scored centuries in international cricket. It is one of the biggest achievements for any batter. But scoring a century on India’s Republic Day (Jan 26), makes it even more special. In the entire history of Indian cricket, only one player has managed to do this. That single knock stands alone, making the moment rare and unforgettable. Since India became a republic in 1950, January 26 has been a day of pride, celebration, and national emotion. The country comes together to mark the occasion with grand parades and cultural programs. Cricket, being a huge part of Indian life, has often shared this spotlight. Yet, among all the matches played on this date, only one Indian cricketer has turned it into a personal milestone with a century. Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs That historic moment came in 2012 during a Test match against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. The batter showed patience, control, and courage against a strong bowling attack. It was not just another hundred. It was his maiden Test century and one that would go on to define a special place in Indian cricket history. The player was none other than Virat Kohli. Before Kohli, legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Navjot Singh Sidhu came very close. Both scored more than 90 runs on Republic Day but missed out on a century. Their efforts were brilliant, but Kohli remains the only one to cross the three-figure mark on this iconic date. What this really shows is how rare and difficult this achievement is. There is another interesting record linked to national days. No Indian cricketer has ever scored a century on Independence Day, August 15. Kohli came close in 2019 against the West Indies but fell short. MS Dhoni, however, holds a unique place as the only Indian to score fifty or more runs on both Independence Day and Republic Day. Republic Day has also marked key beginnings. In 2016, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya made their T20I debuts on this day, adding another layer of importance to the date.

An Indian batter created history by scoring the only international century on Republic Day. The landmark hundred came in the 2012 Adelaide Test, turning January 26 into a golden moment for Indian cricket.

Meet the ONLY Indian cricketer to smash a century on Republic Day

Ishan Kishan was at the peak of his powers on Friday (Jan 23) as he scored a quickfire 76 to justify his selection in the India side. Playing at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Ishan smashed his fifty in 20 balls, fastest for an Indian against New Zealand in T20Is, as he made a statement return to the Indian side. He was later dismissed for 76 off 32 and put India in pole position to win the second T20I in the five-match series.

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<h2>Ishan runs riot with bat</h2>Having been dismissed for 8 in the first T20I, Ishan had a point to prove to justify his selection and he did so with the bat. Having come out to bat when India was 6/1, the scoreline became more vulnerable as the hosts lost first Sanju Samson (6) and then Abhishek Sharma(0). Soon, the scoreboard read 6/2 with Ishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav (unbeaten 82) in the middle.&nbsp;The two led the foundation for India’s resurgence, with Ishan being the aggressor as he completed his fifty in 20 deliveries. His innings of 76 runs consisted of 11 fours and 4 sixes as he, along with Surya, stitched a stand of 122 runs in 48 balls.&nbsp;Ishan was later dismissed for 76, but the damage was already done with the Men in Blue closing in on a win. Shivam Dube (unbeaten 36 off 18) scored the winning runs later as India won with 28 balls to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the series.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>What happened in New Zealand innings?</h2>After being asked to bat first, New Zealand were off to a fantastic start as they raced away to 43/0 in three overs. However, speedster Harshit Rana dismissed opener Devon Conway for 19 runs off nine balls, including three fours and one six, to break the partnership during the first ball of the fourth over.&nbsp;In the very next over, spinner Varun Chakaravarthy dismissed Tim Seifert after fielder Ishan Kishan took a brilliant catch at the mid-wicket region. The right-handed batter made 24 off 13 deliveries, including five fours.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;In the 13th over, Kuldeep Yadav struck as he removed dangerous Rachin Ravindra with Arshdeep taking a simple catch at the short third region. Ravindra played a blistering knock of 44 off 26 deliveries, including two fours and four towering sixes. The visitors would score 208/6 in their 20 overs as they crossed the 200-run mark.&nbsp;For India, Hardik Pandya (1/25), Harshit Rana (1/35), Varun Chakaravarthy (1/35), Shivam Dube (1/7) and Kuldeep Yadav (2/35) were among the wicket takers.

Ishan Kishan was dismissed for 76, but the damage was already done with the Men in Blue closing in on a win. Shivam Dube (unbeaten 36 off 18) scored the winning runs later as India won with 28 balls to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Ishan Kishan was at the peak of his powers on Friday (Jan 23) as he scored a quickfire 76 to justify his selection in the India side. Playing at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, Ishan smashed his fifty in 20 balls, fastest for an Indian against New Zealand in T20Is, as he made a statement return to the Indian side. He was later dismissed for 76 off 32 and put India in pole position to win the second T20I in the five-match series.

Ishan Kishan was dismissed for 76, but the damage was already done with the Men in Blue closing in on a win. Shivam Dube (unbeaten 36 off 18) scored the winning runs later as India won with 28 balls to spare to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

IND vs NZ: Ishan Kishan makes statement with bat, smashes 76 to justify selection

Manchester City could be 10 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal as the Blues face a decisive weekend. Ahead of this week’s Premier League clash, Man City boss Pep Guardiola reckons Arsenal are the “best team” in the world, with the Gunners enjoying a superb run of form. Arsenal sealed a R16 berth in the Champions League while they lead 3-2 after the League Cup first leg, meaning a quadruple is still a possibility.<h2>Pep full of praise for Arsenal</h2>Guardiola emphasised the difficulty of the task ahead, stating, "Absolutely, the best team right now in the world," when asked about chasing down Arsenal, who have also won all seven of their Champions League matches.&nbsp;"So look in the Champions League, in the Premier League, look in (the) FA Cup, in Carabao Cup - it's the best team right now.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a>&nbsp;"Hopefully we can be close and getting better, getting better and have the chance to catch them.&nbsp;"I have an extraordinary team, an extraordinary group of players. And we are all together. We are a fantastic football team, I don't have any doubts about that."&nbsp;City's dip in form has coincided with the loss of key defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol to injury. The arrival of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace should mitigate their absence, with the England international set to make his debut against Wolves on Saturday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a>&nbsp;"It's going to help us because the experience of Mark is exceptional," added Guardiola."Considering the absence of central defenders, it’s really good."&nbsp;Dias, Gvardiol and Nico Gonzalez remain sidelined for City, but Matheus Nunes could return after missing the last two games with a virus.&nbsp;Interestingly, Man City could be given a helping hand by arch-rivals Manchester United as they face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. A win for United coupled with a win for Man City could see the latter bring down the gap at the top of the Premier League to just for points.&nbsp;

Man City could be given a helping hand by arch-rivals Manchester United as they face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. A win for United coupled with a win for Man City could see the latter bring down the gap at the top of the Premier League to just for points. 

Manchester City could be 10 points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal as the Blues face a decisive weekend. Ahead of this week’s Premier League clash, Man City boss Pep Guardiola reckons Arsenal are the “best team” in the world, with the Gunners enjoying a superb run of form. Arsenal sealed a R16 berth in the Champions League while they lead 3-2 after the League Cup first leg, meaning a quadruple is still a possibility. Pep full of praise for Arsenal Guardiola emphasised the difficulty of the task ahead, stating, "Absolutely, the best team right now in the world," when asked about chasing down Arsenal, who have also won all seven of their Champions League matches. "So look in the Champions League, in the Premier League, look in (the) FA Cup, in Carabao Cup - it's the best team right now. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds "Hopefully we can be close and getting better, getting better and have the chance to catch them. "I have an extraordinary team, an extraordinary group of players. And we are all together. We are a fantastic football team, I don't have any doubts about that." City's dip in form has coincided with the loss of key defenders Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol to injury. The arrival of Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace should mitigate their absence, with the England international set to make his debut against Wolves on Saturday. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli "It's going to help us because the experience of Mark is exceptional," added Guardiola. "Considering the absence of central defenders, it’s really good." Dias, Gvardiol and Nico Gonzalez remain sidelined for City, but Matheus Nunes could return after missing the last two games with a virus. Interestingly, Man City could be given a helping hand by arch-rivals Manchester United as they face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. A win for United coupled with a win for Man City could see the latter bring down the gap at the top of the Premier League to just for points.

Man City could be given a helping hand by arch-rivals Manchester United as they face the Gunners at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. A win for United coupled with a win for Man City could see the latter bring down the gap at the top of the Premier League to just for points.&nbsp;

Premier League: Man City boss Pep Guardiola terms Arsenal as 'world's best' ahead of Wolves clash

The Australian Open 2026 had a productive day for the top seeds as Carlos Alcaraz took another step towards a career Grand Slam with an easy win on Friday (Jan 23). On the other hand, women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka also battled her way into the fourth round after a narrow win over Austria’s Anastasia Potapova. Elsewhere, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev had to battle a five-setter against Fabian Marozsan to book his place in the next round.<h2>Alcaraz takes another step towards career Grand Slam</h2>One of the best performers in Grand Slams in 2025, Alcaraz got the better of French 32nd seed Corentin Moutet, easing through 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena in 2hr 5min. It was the Spaniard's 100th Grand Slam match and he boasts a remarkable 87-13 win-loss record, matching the legendary Bjorn Borg at the same stage of his career. Victory thrust Alcaraz into a clash for a place in the quarter-finals with American 19th seed Tommy Paul, who progressed when Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired with an apparent knee injury when two sets down.&nbsp;"It wasn't easy. To be honest, when you play someone like Corentin, you don't know what's going to be next," said the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who is attempting to clinch the one major missing from his collection.&nbsp;"But I had fun on the court. I think we both pulled off great shots, great points."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Sabalenka through to R16</h2>&nbsp;In women’s draw, Sabalenka did not have it easy against unseeded Russian-born Anastasia Potapova of Austria, pulling through 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (9/7) in just over two nervy hours. The Belarusian is trying to win the title for a third time in four years, having been stunned in last year's final by Madison Keys.&nbsp;"I was always on the back foot, one of those days you have to fight to try and get the ball back," said the world number one.&nbsp;"Emotionally, I was all over the place," added the 27-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion, who faces Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the last 16.&nbsp;“It was such a fight and I really enjoyed it.”&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Medvedev through in five-setter</h2>Russia's 11th seed Medvedev faces 25th seed Learner Tien of the United States next. It is a rematch of their late-night five-set epic last year, when the youngster stunned Medvedev in a second-round match that finished just before 3:00 am. The gutsy Medvedev on Friday fought back from two sets down against unseeded Fabian Marozsan of Hungary. The 2021 US Open champion, who had a wretched record at the majors last year, scraped through 6-7 (5/7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 in 3hr 43min.&nbsp;(Inputs from Agencies)

Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka also battled her way into the fourth round after a narrow win over Austria’s Anastasia Potapova. Elsewhere, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev had to battle a five-setter against Fabian Marozsan to book his place in the next round.

The Australian Open 2026 had a productive day for the top seeds as Carlos Alcaraz took another step towards a career Grand Slam with an easy win on Friday (Jan 23). On the other hand, women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka also battled her way into the fourth round after a narrow win over Austria’s Anastasia Potapova. Elsewhere, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev had to battle a five-setter against Fabian Marozsan to book his place in the next round. Alcaraz takes another step towards career Grand Slam One of the best performers in Grand Slams in 2025, Alcaraz got the better of French 32nd seed Corentin Moutet, easing through 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 at Rod Laver Arena in 2hr 5min. It was the Spaniard's 100th Grand Slam match and he boasts a remarkable 87-13 win-loss record, matching the legendary Bjorn Borg at the same stage of his career. Victory thrust Alcaraz into a clash for a place in the quarter-finals with American 19th seed Tommy Paul, who progressed when Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina retired with an apparent knee injury when two sets down. "It wasn't easy. To be honest, when you play someone like Corentin, you don't know what's going to be next," said the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who is attempting to clinch the one major missing from his collection. "But I had fun on the court. I think we both pulled off great shots, great points." ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Sabalenka through to R16 In women’s draw, Sabalenka did not have it easy against unseeded Russian-born Anastasia Potapova of Austria, pulling through 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (9/7) in just over two nervy hours. The Belarusian is trying to win the title for a third time in four years, having been stunned in last year's final by Madison Keys. "I was always on the back foot, one of those days you have to fight to try and get the ball back," said the world number one. "Emotionally, I was all over the place," added the 27-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion, who faces Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko in the last 16. “It was such a fight and I really enjoyed it.” ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Medvedev through in five-setter Russia's 11th seed Medvedev faces 25th seed Learner Tien of the United States next. It is a rematch of their late-night five-set epic last year, when the youngster stunned Medvedev in a second-round match that finished just before 3:00 am. The gutsy Medvedev on Friday fought back from two sets down against unseeded Fabian Marozsan of Hungary. The 2021 US Open champion, who had a wretched record at the majors last year, scraped through 6-7 (5/7), 4-6, 7-5, 6-0, 6-3 in 3hr 43min. (Inputs from Agencies)

Women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka also battled her way into the fourth round after a narrow win over Austria’s Anastasia Potapova. Elsewhere, 2021 US Open champion Daniil Medvedev had to battle a five-setter against Fabian Marozsan to book his place in the next round.

Australian Open: Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline day six, Medvedev through after five-setter

Four sports legends are on the verge of historic milestones. From breaking records to chasing unprecedented achievements, these icons are just one step away from making history unforgettable.

Four sports legends are on the verge of historic milestones. From breaking records to chasing unprecedented achievements, these icons are just one step away from making history unforgettable.

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Virat Kohli: 4 sports legends chasing unforgettable milestones

Bangladesh have taken their T20 World Cup 2026 venue dispute with the ICC to the next level by seeking help from the ICC’s independent dispute resolution committee, in a last attempt to get their matches shifted out of India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again written to the International Cricket Council (ICC), asking for the intervention of the ICC’s independent dispute resolution committee in their ongoing venue row. BCB wants this committee to look into their demand of shifting their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka.&nbsp;According to a report by The Times of India, the latest letter was sent just hours after Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul made their position very clear. He stated that the team would not travel to India even if it meant missing the T20 World Cup. The report added that this firm's stance has pushed BCB to try every possible option to keep their World Cup hopes alive.&nbsp;Also read |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/australia-hit-by-fresh-injury-blow-as-nathan-ellis-ruled-out-of-bbl-finals-ahead-of-t20-world-cup-1769168312884"> Australia hit by fresh injury blow as Nathan Ellis ruled out of BBL finals ahead of T20 World Cup</a>&nbsp;The ICC, however, has already rejected Bangladesh’s request. Board members have voted strongly in favour of replacing Bangladesh with another team if they refuse to play in India. The global body has also said that it has found no security threat for the Bangladeshi team in India.<h2>What is the dispute resolution committee of ICC?</h2>The dispute resolution committee is an independent body within the ICC system. It is meant to settle disputes related to international cricket when internal talks fail. Member boards, players, officials and other parties can approach this committee. Its main job is to look into the lawfulness and interpretation of ICC decisions, rules and contracts. It is not a forum for normal appeals.&nbsp;As per The Times of India, the committee is based in London and works under English law. Its decisions are final and binding, with almost no scope for appeal. This makes it a powerful platform, and that is why BCB is now pinning its hopes on it.&nbsp;The ICC, however, has made its stand very clear. In an official statement, the ICC said shifting Bangladesh’s matches “would carry significant logistical and scheduling consequences for other teams and fans worldwide, and would also create precedent-related challenges that risk undermining the neutrality, fairness and integrity of ICC governance.” &nbsp;With the tournament starting from February 7, time is running out for Bangladesh. Their move to approach the dispute resolution committee now looks like a final attempt to force a change.&nbsp;

Bangladesh have approached the ICC’s dispute resolution committee over the T20 World Cup venue row, hoping to move matches from India as the ICC stays firm and the deadline for decisions draws closer.


Bangladesh have taken their T20 World Cup 2026 venue dispute with the ICC to the next level by seeking help from the ICC’s independent dispute resolution committee, in a last attempt to get their matches shifted out of India. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has once again written to the International Cricket Council (ICC), asking for the intervention of the ICC’s independent dispute resolution committee in their ongoing venue row. BCB wants this committee to look into their demand of shifting their T20 World Cup 2026 matches from India to Sri Lanka. According to a report by The Times of India, the latest letter was sent just hours after Bangladesh’s sports advisor Asif Nazrul made their position very clear. He stated that the team would not travel to India even if it meant missing the T20 World Cup. The report added that this firm's stance has pushed BCB to try every possible option to keep their World Cup hopes alive. Also read | Australia hit by fresh injury blow as Nathan Ellis ruled out of BBL finals ahead of T20 World Cup The ICC, however, has already rejected Bangladesh’s request. Board members have voted strongly in favour of replacing Bangladesh with another team if they refuse to play in India. The global body has also said that it has found no security threat for the Bangladeshi team in India. What is the dispute resolution committee of ICC? The dispute resolution committee is an independent body within the ICC system. It is meant to settle disputes related to international cricket when internal talks fail. Member boards, players, officials and other parties can approach this committee. Its main job is to look into the lawfulness and interpretation of ICC decisions, rules and contracts. It is not a forum for normal appeals. As per The Times of India, the committee is based in London and works under English law. Its decisions are final and binding, with almost no scope for appeal. This makes it a powerful platform, and that is why BCB is now pinning its hopes on it. The ICC, however, has made its stand very clear. In an official statement, the ICC said shifting Bangladesh’s matches “would carry significant logistical and scheduling consequences for other teams and fans worldwide, and would also create precedent-related challenges that risk undermining the neutrality, fairness and integrity of ICC governance.” With the tournament starting from February 7, time is running out for Bangladesh. Their move to approach the dispute resolution committee now looks like a final attempt to force a change.

Bangladesh have approached the ICC’s dispute resolution committee over the T20 World Cup venue row, hoping to move matches from India as the ICC stays firm and the deadline for decisions draws closer.

Explained: ICC dispute resolution committee and Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup venue fight

From MS Dhoni to Gautam Gambhir here is a look at five batters with most IPL runs without a hundred. The list also features popular names like Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik and Faf du Plessis. 

From MS Dhoni to Gautam Gambhir here is a look at five batters with most IPL runs without a hundred. The list also features popular names like Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik and Faf du Plessis.&nbsp;

Meet 5 batters with most IPL runs without a hundred ft MS Dhoni

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five batters with most runs for single IPL franchise. The illustrious list also features the likes of MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina and AB de Villiers.&nbsp;

Meet 5 batters with most runs for single IPL franchise ft Virat, Rohit

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual IPL scores. The illustrious list also contains the names KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Murali Vijay. 

From Abhishek Sharma to Shubman Gill here is a look at five Indian batters with highest individual IPL scores. The illustrious list also contains the names KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant and Murali Vijay.&nbsp;

Meet 5 Indian batters with highest individual IPL score ft Abhishek Sharma

The Champions League group stage is set for a crucial run-in ahead of the final matchday in the league phase, with all 36 teams set to be in action at the same time. The final matchday will be played on Wednesday (Jan 28) as teams across the continent are set to learn their fate. So ahead of the final day of the league phase of the Champions League, here’s all you need to know, including teams qualified for R16, teams seeking a playoff berth and teams already out of the race.<h2>Who is playing in the R16?</h2>As things stand on Friday (Jan 23), only two teams have booked their place in the R16, as table-toppers Arsenal and Bayern Munich are already through. According to the Champions League format, only the top eight teams directly qualify for the Round of 16, while teams ranking 9 to 24 play in the Playoff round. This means six spots in the direct R16 qualification will be decided on the final matchday, with Arsenal and Bayern already in the pot.<h2>Who can join Arsenal, Bayern?</h2>Currently, Real Madrid (15 points), Liverpool (15 points), Tottenham Hotspur (14 points), Paris Saint-Germain (13 points), Newcastle United (13 points) and Chelsea (13 points) are in pole position to reach the R16. However, since PSG and Newcastle are meeting in a head-to-head contest, Barcelona (13 points) can also book their place in the R16 with a win and doesn’t have to depend on other results to reach the phase.&nbsp;However, results on the final matchday could see 18th placed Qarabag also finish in the top eight as very little margin separates teams in the mid-table. In fact teams ranked fifth to 13th are only separated by goal difference.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-chris-gayle-to-brendon-mccullum-5-batters-to-score-fastest-t20-world-cup-hundreds-rilee-rossouw-ahmed-shehzad-1768553361691">From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds</a><h2>Team already qualified for R16</h2>Arsenal, Bayern Munich<h2>Teams that can directly qualify for R16</h2>Real Madrid, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Man City, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, Qarabag.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-indians-to-score-most-runs-in-each-of-last-5-t20-world-cups-ft-virat-kohli-kl-rahul-rohit-sharma-2026-t20-world-cup-1768479871185">Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli</a><h2>Teams that can only qualify for the Playoffs</h2>Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, PSV, Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos, Napoli, Copenhagen, Club Burgge, Bodo/Glimt, Benfica, Pafos, Union Saint-Gilloise, Ajax<h2>Teams knocked out</h2>Eintracht Frankfurt, Salvia Praha, Villareal, FC Kairat

According to the Champions League format, only the top eight teams directly qualify for the Round of 16, while teams ranking 9 to 24 play in the Playoff round.

The Champions League group stage is set for a crucial run-in ahead of the final matchday in the league phase, with all 36 teams set to be in action at the same time. The final matchday will be played on Wednesday (Jan 28) as teams across the continent are set to learn their fate. So ahead of the final day of the league phase of the Champions League, here’s all you need to know, including teams qualified for R16, teams seeking a playoff berth and teams already out of the race. Who is playing in the R16? As things stand on Friday (Jan 23), only two teams have booked their place in the R16, as table-toppers Arsenal and Bayern Munich are already through. According to the Champions League format, only the top eight teams directly qualify for the Round of 16, while teams ranking 9 to 24 play in the Playoff round. This means six spots in the direct R16 qualification will be decided on the final matchday, with Arsenal and Bayern already in the pot. Who can join Arsenal, Bayern? Currently, Real Madrid (15 points), Liverpool (15 points), Tottenham Hotspur (14 points), Paris Saint-Germain (13 points), Newcastle United (13 points) and Chelsea (13 points) are in pole position to reach the R16. However, since PSG and Newcastle are meeting in a head-to-head contest, Barcelona (13 points) can also book their place in the R16 with a win and doesn’t have to depend on other results to reach the phase. However, results on the final matchday could see 18th placed Qarabag also finish in the top eight as very little margin separates teams in the mid-table. In fact teams ranked fifth to 13th are only separated by goal difference. ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Brendon McCullum, 5 batters to score fastest T20 World Cup hundreds Team already qualified for R16 Arsenal, Bayern Munich Teams that can directly qualify for R16 Real Madrid, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Paris Saint-Germain, Newcastle United, Chelsea, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon, Man City, Atletico Madrid, Atalanta, Inter Milan, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Galatasaray, Qarabag. ALSO READ | Meet Indians to score most runs in each of last 5 T20 World Cups ft Virat Kohli Teams that can only qualify for the Playoffs Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Monaco, PSV, Athletic Bilbao, Olympiacos, Napoli, Copenhagen, Club Burgge, Bodo/Glimt, Benfica, Pafos, Union Saint-Gilloise, Ajax Teams knocked out Eintracht Frankfurt, Salvia Praha, Villareal, FC Kairat

According to the Champions League format, only the top eight teams directly qualify for the Round of 16, while teams ranking 9 to 24 play in the Playoff round.

Champions League: Here's all you need to know about R16, Playoff qualifications

Australia’s T20 World Cup preparation has suffered another major setback with fast bowler Nathan Ellis ruled out of the Big Bash League finals due to a hamstring injury, adding to the growing list of fitness worries in their pace attack. The timing could not be worse, both for the Hurricanes and for Australia, with the global tournament just weeks away.&nbsp;Ellis was set to lead Hobart in the Challenger match against Sydney Sixers at the SCG, with the winner earning a place in the final against Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium. His absence is a huge blow for the defending champions, especially because he has been their captain and leading wicket-taker this season. Losing their most reliable bowler at such a crucial stage weakens their title defence.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-top-5-batters-fastest-to-21-000-international-runs-1769165649624">Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs</a>&nbsp;Cricket Australia confirmed that Ellis remains a part of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad and is expected to recover in time. However, his injury is being closely watched, given how important he is to Australia’s pace plans. Ellis was already rested from the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan as part of workload management, which now makes this setback even more concerning.&nbsp;Ellis’ injury adds to a growing list of fitness problems in the Australian camp. Captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned during the Ashes after a long injury break, may miss the first two or three group-stage matches of the World Cup. Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said his availability will depend on the results of a back scan scheduled later this month.&nbsp;Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are also racing against time. Hazlewood missed the entire Ashes series, while David picked up a hamstring injury during the BBL. Both players were left out of the T20I squad against Pakistan but are expected to recover before the World Cup begins.&nbsp;As per ICC rules, teams can make changes to their squads until January 31. This gives Australia some room to adjust if players fail to regain full fitness. Despite the concerns, Bailey remained positive, saying that Cummins, Hazlewood and David are “tracking in the right direction” and are still central to Australia’s plans.<h2>Australia’s T20 World Cup squad&nbsp;</h2>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 and Adam Zampa.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Australia face fresh T20 World Cup worries as Nathan Ellis is ruled out of BBL finals with a hamstring injury, adding to fitness concerns around Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David for Australia


Australia’s T20 World Cup preparation has suffered another major setback with fast bowler Nathan Ellis ruled out of the Big Bash League finals due to a hamstring injury, adding to the growing list of fitness worries in their pace attack. The timing could not be worse, both for the Hurricanes and for Australia, with the global tournament just weeks away. Ellis was set to lead Hobart in the Challenger match against Sydney Sixers at the SCG, with the winner earning a place in the final against Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium. His absence is a huge blow for the defending champions, especially because he has been their captain and leading wicket-taker this season. Losing their most reliable bowler at such a crucial stage weakens their title defence. Also read | Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs Cricket Australia confirmed that Ellis remains a part of Australia’s T20 World Cup squad and is expected to recover in time. However, his injury is being closely watched, given how important he is to Australia’s pace plans. Ellis was already rested from the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan as part of workload management, which now makes this setback even more concerning. Ellis’ injury adds to a growing list of fitness problems in the Australian camp. Captain Pat Cummins, who recently returned during the Ashes after a long injury break, may miss the first two or three group-stage matches of the World Cup. Australia’s chief selector George Bailey said his availability will depend on the results of a back scan scheduled later this month. Josh Hazlewood and Tim David are also racing against time. Hazlewood missed the entire Ashes series, while David picked up a hamstring injury during the BBL. Both players were left out of the T20I squad against Pakistan but are expected to recover before the World Cup begins. As per ICC rules, teams can make changes to their squads until January 31. This gives Australia some room to adjust if players fail to regain full fitness. Despite the concerns, Bailey remained positive, saying that Cummins, Hazlewood and David are “tracking in the right direction” and are still central to Australia’s plans. Australia’s T20 World Cup 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 and Adam Zampa.

Australia face fresh T20 World Cup worries as Nathan Ellis is ruled out of BBL finals with a hamstring injury, adding to fitness concerns around Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Tim David for Australia

Australia hit by fresh injury blow as Nathan Ellis ruled out of BBL finals ahead of T20 World Cup

Five batting greats raced to 21,000 international runs, showing rare consistency, fitness and dominance across formats. Their milestones highlight speed, longevity and elite scoring.

Five batting greats raced to 21,000 international runs, showing rare consistency, fitness and dominance across formats. Their milestones highlight speed, longevity and elite scoring.

Meet top 5 batters fastest to 21,000 international runs

From Chris Gayle to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history. The list also includes Jos Buttler, David Warner and Virat Kohli

From Chris Gayle to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history. The list also includes Jos Buttler, David Warner and Virat Kohli

Meet top 5 batters with most sixes in T20 World Cup history

New Zealand star pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, with the team naming 31-year-old Kyle Jamieson as his replacement, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Friday (Jan 23).Milne sustained the injury while bowling for Sunrisers Eastern Cape during an SA20 match and scans later showed that the injury was serious, ruling him out of the tournament. Jamieson, who is already with the New Zealand squad on their white-ball tour of India, has now been added to the World Cup squad. He was earlier named as a travelling reserve for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-will-place-strong-and-competitive-bid-in-coming-months-adar-poonawalla-confirms-interest-in-rcb-ownership-1769137907012">‘Will place strong bid in coming months’: Adar Poonawalla confirms interest in RCB ownership</a>&nbsp;Head coach Rob Walter said that the team was gutted for Milne, who had put in a lot of work to be ready for the World Cup and was performing well in the SA20.&nbsp;&nbsp;“We are all gutted for Adam. He had worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight matches for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers," coach Rob Walter was quoted as saying in the statement.&nbsp;He further wished Milne a quick recovery and said it was a big plus that Jamieson was already with the squad in India.&nbsp;The coach also added that a new travelling reserve for the World Cup will be announced later.&nbsp;“It is unfortunate timing for Adam and we wish him a speedy recovery. It is great that Kyle is already with us here in India. He is an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour," Walter added.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-new-zealand-match-live-streaming-in-india-1769136526719">IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch match live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;New Zealand will play one warm-up match against the USA on Feb 6 in Mumbai. They begin their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Feb 8 in Chennai. They will then face the UAE at the same venue on Feb 10 before moving to Ahmedabad to play South Africa on Feb 15.&nbsp;Their final group match is against Canada on Feb 17 in Chennai. New Zealand will be hoping to do better this time after finishing third in Group C in 2024 and failing to move past the league stage.<h2>New Zealand's squad for T20 World Cup 2026</h2>Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi and Kyle Jamieson

The Black Caps will begin their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Feb 8 in Chennai. They will then face the UAE at the same venue on Feb 10, before moving to Ahmedabad to take on South Africa on Feb 15.

New Zealand star pacer Adam Milne has been ruled out of the upcoming T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, with the team naming 31-year-old Kyle Jamieson as his replacement, New Zealand Cricket confirmed on Friday (Jan 23). Milne sustained the injury while bowling for Sunrisers Eastern Cape during an SA20 match and scans later showed that the injury was serious, ruling him out of the tournament. Jamieson, who is already with the New Zealand squad on their white-ball tour of India, has now been added to the World Cup squad. He was earlier named as a travelling reserve for the tournament in India and Sri Lanka. Also Read - ‘Will place strong bid in coming months’: Adar Poonawalla confirms interest in RCB ownership Head coach Rob Walter said that the team was gutted for Milne, who had put in a lot of work to be ready for the World Cup and was performing well in the SA20. “We are all gutted for Adam. He had worked so hard to get himself ready for the tournament and was looking back to his best in his eight matches for the Eastern Cape Sunrisers," coach Rob Walter was quoted as saying in the statement. He further wished Milne a quick recovery and said it was a big plus that Jamieson was already with the squad in India. The coach also added that a new travelling reserve for the World Cup will be announced later. “It is unfortunate timing for Adam and we wish him a speedy recovery. It is great that Kyle is already with us here in India. He is an integral member of our pace-bowling group and has hit the ground running on this tour," Walter added. Also Read - IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch match live streaming in India? New Zealand will play one warm-up match against the USA on Feb 6 in Mumbai. They begin their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Feb 8 in Chennai. They will then face the UAE at the same venue on Feb 10 before moving to Ahmedabad to play South Africa on Feb 15. Their final group match is against Canada on Feb 17 in Chennai. New Zealand will be hoping to do better this time after finishing third in Group C in 2024 and failing to move past the league stage. New Zealand's squad for T20 World Cup 2026 Mitchell Santner (c), Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Seifert, Ish Sodhi and Kyle Jamieson

The Black Caps will begin their World Cup campaign against Afghanistan on Feb 8 in Chennai. They will then face the UAE at the same venue on Feb 10, before moving to Ahmedabad to take on South Africa on Feb 15.

T20 World Cup 2026: Major blow for Black Caps as star pacer ruled out, replacement named

The process to change the ownership of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gained momentum on Thursday (Jan 22) after Adar Poonawalla said he plans to place a “strong and competitive” bid for the IPL team. RCB are the defending IPL champions and are considered to have one of the largest fan bases in the league. However, Poonawalla did not share details about the bid amount or the exact timeline. Since the IPL 2026 season begins on March 26, the bidding process is expected to happen soon.&nbsp;In a statement, Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, said that over the next few months he would submit a strong bid for RCB, calling it one of the best teams in the IPL.&nbsp;&nbsp;"Over the next few months, will be putting in a STRONG and COMPETITIVE bid for RCB, one of the best teams in the IPL," said Poonawalla.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Over the next few months, will be putting in a STRONG and COMPETITIVE bid for <a href="https://twitter.com/RCBTweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RCBTweets</a>, one of the best teams in the IPL.&mdash; Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) <a href="https://twitter.com/adarpoonawalla/status/2014318866147742087?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

United Spirits Ltd (USL), the current owner of RCB and part of global liquor company Diageo, began looking for a new owner in November last year. According to Forbes India, the team is valued at around USD 105 million. The decision to sell the franchise gained acceleration after a stampede during RCB’s victory celebrations on June 4, which resulted in the death of 11 fans.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-2nd-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-new-zealand-match-live-streaming-in-india-1769136526719">IND vs NZ, 2nd T20I: When and where to watch India vs New Zealand match live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Poonawalla’s announcement comes amid reports that RCB may not play their home matches in Bengaluru during the IPL 2026 season. Cities such as Pune, Mumbai and Raipur have reportedly approached the franchise to host their home matches.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has given the permission to hold matches at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, provided all rules and safety conditions set by the authorities are followed.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-praises-football-s-magic-globally-says-it-transforms-people-s-life-del-piero-wenger-1769098245439">Davos 2026: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises football's magic globally, says 'it transforms people's life'</a>&nbsp;“We are pleased to announce that the Home Department, Government of Karnataka, has granted permission to the Karnataka State Cricket Association to host international and IPL matches at the iconic venue. The permission is subject to compliance with specific terms and conditions prescribed by the government and concerned authorities,” the association said in a statement.

Poonawalla’s announcement comes amid reports that RCB may not play their home matches in Bengaluru during the IPL 2026 season. Cities such as Pune, Mumbai and Raipur have reportedly approached the franchise to host their matches. 

The process to change the ownership of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gained momentum on Thursday (Jan 22) after Adar Poonawalla said he plans to place a “strong and competitive” bid for the IPL team. RCB are the defending IPL champions and are considered to have one of the largest fan bases in the league. However, Poonawalla did not share details about the bid amount or the exact timeline. Since the IPL 2026 season begins on March 26, the bidding process is expected to happen soon. In a statement, Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, said that over the next few months he would submit a strong bid for RCB, calling it one of the best teams in the IPL. "Over the next few months, will be putting in a STRONG and COMPETITIVE bid for RCB, one of the best teams in the IPL," said Poonawalla.

Poonawalla’s announcement comes amid reports that RCB may not play their home matches in Bengaluru during the IPL 2026 season. Cities such as Pune, Mumbai and Raipur have reportedly approached the franchise to host their matches.&nbsp;

‘Will place strong bid in coming months’: Adar Poonawalla confirms interest in RCB ownership

After winning the first match by 48 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 84, India will aim to extend their lead in the series when they face New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday (Jan 23). For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips showed fighting spirit with a brilliant half-century, proving their batting unit can challenge India. The Men in Blue will look to carry forward their winning momentum, while the Kiwis will be eager to make a strong comeback and level the series.<h2>India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I - Live streaming details</h2>As the second T20I between India and New Zealand approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;<h2>When and where is India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I?</h2>The second T20I between India and New Zealand will take place on Friday (Jan 23), at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, starting at 7 PM IST.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-could-ve-called-me-back-bengal-s-easwaran-gets-run-out-while-going-for-drinks-in-ranji-trophy-1769095097653">Bengal's Easwaran gets run-out while going for drinks in Ranji Trophy</a><h2>Where to watch India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I live?</h2>The Star Sports Network in India will broadcast the second T20I between India and New Zealand.<h2>Where to livestream India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I?</h2>The fans can watch the live streaming of the second T20I between India and New Zealand on the JioHotstar app and website in India.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/davos-2026-fifa-president-gianni-infantino-praises-football-s-magic-globally-says-it-transforms-people-s-life-del-piero-wenger-1769098245439">Davos 2026: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises football's magic globally, says 'it transforms people's life'</a><h2>What time will the toss take place?</h2>The toss for the second T20I between India and New Zealand will be held at 6:30 pm IST.<h2>India vs New Zealand T20I squads -</h2>India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (first three T20Is), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan (wk) and Ravi Bishnoi &nbsp;New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi and Kristian Clarke (only for the first three games)

As the second T20I between India and New Zealand approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. 

After winning the first match by 48 runs, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s 84, India will aim to extend their lead in the series when they face New Zealand in the second T20I at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur on Friday (Jan 23). For New Zealand, Glenn Phillips showed fighting spirit with a brilliant half-century, proving their batting unit can challenge India. The Men in Blue will look to carry forward their winning momentum, while the Kiwis will be eager to make a strong comeback and level the series. India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I - Live streaming details As the second T20I between India and New Zealand approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India. When and where is India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I? The second T20I between India and New Zealand will take place on Friday (Jan 23), at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur, starting at 7 PM IST. Also Read - Bengal's Easwaran gets run-out while going for drinks in Ranji Trophy Where to watch India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I live? The Star Sports Network in India will broadcast the second T20I between India and New Zealand. Where to livestream India vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I? The fans can watch the live streaming of the second T20I between India and New Zealand on the JioHotstar app and website in India. Also Read - Davos 2026: FIFA President Gianni Infantino praises football's magic globally, says 'it transforms people's life' What time will the toss take place? The toss for the second T20I between India and New Zealand will be held at 6:30 pm IST. India vs New Zealand T20I squads - India: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer (first three T20Is), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel (vice-captain), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ishan Kishan (wk) and Ravi Bishnoi New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (captain), Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Devon Conway, Jacob Duffy, Zak Foulkes, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, Bevon Jacobs, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Tim Robinson, Ish Sodhi and Kristian Clarke (only for the first three games)

As the second T20I between India and New Zealand approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.&nbsp;

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