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Highlights | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: The Delhi Capitals registered their first victory of the season, chasing down 155 runs to defeat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a thrilling contest. Opener Lizelle Lee lead the chase with a brilliant 67, supported by Shafali Verma’s 36. Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed valuable innings of 25 and 21 runs, helping Delhi to reach the target.Earlier, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and opted to bowl first. Delhi bowlers made an impact, with Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma claiming two wickets each, limiting UP Warriorz to 154/8 in their 20 overs. Meg Lanning top-scored for the visitors with a 54 off 38 balls, while Harleen Deol added 47 off 36 before retiring out.

<h3>DC: 158/3 in 20 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 21, Deepti 2/26)</h3>The final over kept everyone on edge, with Sophie Ecclestone varying her deliveries between yorkers and full-tosses. Marizanne Kapp stayed calm under pressure, hitting a boundary off a low full-toss and stealing a leg bye on another ball. Despite Ecclestone’s tight bowling, Kapp managed to finished the match with a boundary on the last ball. With this win, the Delhi Capitals have finally opened their tournament account, earning two important points with a dominant seven-wicket victory over the UP Warriorz.Over 16 (Sophie): 13 RunsOver 17 (Deepti): 12 Runs&nbsp;Over 18 (Shikha): 2 RunsOver 19 (Deepti): 7 Runs &amp; &nbsp;1 wicket (Jemimah Rodrigues, 21 Runs)Over 20 (Sophie): 9 Runs&nbsp;

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Delhi beat Warriorz by seven wickets

<h3>DC: 115/2 in 15 overs (Laura Wolvaardt 8, Asha 1/20), need 40 runs in 5 overs @ 8.00 rpo</h3>Delhi finally made a breakthrough in the 12th over as Asha dismissed Shafali for 36. Three overs later, Deepti claimed the key wicket of Lee for 67. After that, Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues took control of the chase. The team now needs only a few more runs to win, with eight wickets still in hand.Over 11 (Shikha): 5 RunsOver 12 (Asha): 2 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Shafali, 36 Runs)Over 13 (Tryon): 8 RunsOver 14 (Asha): 6 RunsOver 15 (Deepti): 7 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Lee, 67 Runs)

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W:  UP bowlers strike back

<h3>DC: 87/0 in 10 overs (Lee 52, Gaud 0/10), need 68 runs in 10 overs @ 6.80 rpo</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260114/image-1768408557764.webp"><figcaption>Lizelle Lee scores fifty (Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>This is good batting by both the openers, one has been aggressive while other is offering support and they have crossed the 50-run milestine as well. Lee, meanwhile, brought target under 100 with her second six of the night. Shafali now opening her arms as well. Delhi in cruise mode with both the batters doing a fantastic job with Lee reaching her 50 as well.. UPW need wickets now and that too quickly.Over 7 (Asha): 7 RunsOver 8 (Ecclestone): 18 RunsOver 9 (Asha): 5 RunsOver 10 (Tryon): 11 Runs

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Delhi openers tearing UPW bowlers apart

<h3>DC: 46/0 in 6 overs (Lee 32, Gaud 0/10), need 109 runs in 14 overs @ 7.78 rpo</h3>Shafali Verma, who was outstanding with the ball, opened the innings with wicketkeeper-batter Lizelle Lee. Both the batters have been steady and have given the team a good start if not a brilliant one. Lee, in particular, looks in good touch, having scored majority of the runs.Over 1 (Kranti): 5 RunsOver 2 (Shikha): 9 RunsOver 3 (Kranti): 5 RunsOver 4 (Ecclestone): 5 RunsOver 5 (Shikha): 6 RunsOver 6 (Tryon): 16 Runs

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Lee, Shafali start Delhi's chase

<h3>UPW: 154/8 in 20 overs (Lanning 54, Shafali 2/16)</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260114/image-1768405563546.webp"><figcaption>Shafali returned figures of 4-0-16-2 (Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>Nandai takes out Lanning but Harleen is still on the crease and she'll be the key to UPW's final score. A good inning by the skipper, nonetheless. Shafali has been sensational with the ball, giving away just 9 runs so far in her three overs. Harleen has been retired out! She's now the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wpl-2026-gujarat-s-ayushi-soni-now-second-woman-player-ever-to-retire-out-1768374646241">third women's player ever</a> to be retired out and second in WPL. This is great bowling by DC-W, they have pulled back things very nicely.From 84/2 in 10 overs to just 154 - only 70 runs in the final 10 overs. This may come back to haunt the Warriorz. Shafali was the key for DC-W, returning with the figures of 4-0-16-2 to change the complexion of the match just like she did in Women's ODI World Cup Final vs Australia.Over 16 (Nandani): 8 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Lanning, 54 Runs)Over 17 (Shafali): 3 RunsOver 18 (Charani): 3 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Chole Tryon, 1 Run)Over 19 (Kapp): 4 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Sophie Ecclestone, 3 Runs)Over 20 (Shafali): 6 Runs &amp; 2 wickets (Sehrawat, 11 Runs &amp; Deepti, 2 Runs)

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Warrioz retire out Harleen on 47

<h3>UPW: 130/2 in 15 overs (Lanning 54, Rana 1/20)</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260114/image-1768402974450.webp"><figcaption>Skipper Lanning scores fifty (Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>Harleen starts the 11th over with two back-to-back fours off Sneh Rana but the bowlers pulls back things in the next four balls - giving away just 5 runs. Lanning and Harleen have also completed 50-run partnerhsip for the third wicket in just 29 balls. UPW have crossed their team 100 in 12th over, thanks to a four by skipper Lanning. DC's Nandani, who took hat-trick in the last match, is proving to be expansive tonight. Meanwhile, skipper Lanning has crossed her fifty! Brought on as a surprise, Shafali Verma's two overs have been very effective in containing the run-rate of UPW who are looking set for a big finish in last five overs.Over 11 (Rana): 13 RunsOver 12 (Nandani): 15 RunsOver 13 (Shafali): 2 RunsOver 14 (Charani): 11 RunsOver 15 (Shafali): 5 Runs

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Harleen joins party as Lanning completes 50

<h3>UPW: 84/2 in 10 overs (Lanning 36, Rana 1/7)</h3><figure class="image"><img src="https://cdn1.wionews.com/prod/wion/images/2026/20260114/image-1768402995696.webp"><figcaption>Sneh Rana struck on her first ball of night (Source: BCCI)</figcaption></figure>Sneh Rana, who came on to bowl right after powerplay, dismissed a dangerous looking Phoebe Litchfield on the very first ball in a big blow to UPW innings. Harleen Deol has come to bat for UPW at number 4 and has looked positive so far in her attitude. Skipper Lanning is now batting freely against her team of previous three seasons.Over 7 (Rana): 7 Runs &amp; 1 wicket (Litchfield 27 off 20)Over 8 (Charani): 7 RunsOver 9 (Henry): 15 RunsOver 10 (Charani): 8 Runs

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Lanning keeps UPW on course

<h3>UPW: 50/1 in 6 overs (Litchfield 27, Kapp 1/20)</h3>Kiran Navgire picked a three-ball duck and Marizanne Kapp picked the first wicket of the match. Meg Lanning, however, became the third batter to score <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/harmanpreet-sets-another-record-to-break-for-indian-women-meet-top-5-batters-with-most-runs-in-wpl-1768376324863">1000 runs in WPL</a> history. Phoebe Litchfield is now on the crease with Lanning and both of them look good. The duo added 47 runs for the second wicket after the first over which was a wicket-maiden. Litchfield, in particular, has been aggresive with her shot selection and Lanning has ably supported her. The powerplay belongs to UPW 60-40.Over 1 (Kapp): Maiden &amp; Wicket (Navigive 0 Run)Over 2 (Minnu): 16 RunsOver 3 (Kapp): 11 RunsOver 4 (Henry): 5 RunsOver 5 (Kapp): 9 RunsOver 6 (Nandani): 6 Runs

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Litchefield takes UPW to 47 in powerplay

Delhi Capitals XI: Shafali Verma, Lizelle Lee (wk), Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (capt), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, N Shree Charani, Nandani SharmaUP Warriorz XI: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (capt), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Playing XIs

In case you missed, there's will be no crowd today (Jan 14) and tomorrow (Jan 15) in WPL 2026 matches because of the municipal body elections in Mumbai on Thursday (Jan 15).The BCCI announced the scheduled for the WPL on November 29 while the Mumbai municipal body (BMC) election date was announced on December 15.

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Why no crowd today in Navi Mumbai?

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LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Toss time in Navi Mumbai

The two teams played last time in WPL 2025 group stage match on Feb 22 in Bengaluru with UPW coming out as winners.Batting first, UP Warriorz posted 177/9 in 20 overs. For them, Chinelle Henry scored 62 off just 23 balls that too at number 8. Delhi bowlers had done well till Henry came to bat with Jess Johnson taking 4/31 but they gave away 25 extras - more than UPW's second highest run scorer of the innings - Tahlia McGrath (24).Chasing the total, Delhi were led by Jemimah Rodrigues' 56 but she could not get enough support from the other end. DC-W were eventually bowled out for 144 in 19.3 overs, losing the match by 33 runs. For UPW, Kranti Goud and Grace Harris took four wickets each.

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: What happened last time these two sides played?

Both teams are looking for their first win of the tournament.DC-W played their first match of WPL 2026 against two-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and lost by 50 runs on January 10. In the second match, DC-W played Gujarat Giants (GG) on January 11 but lost by four runs in a high-scoring thriller.As for UPW-W, they played their first match against GG-W on January 10 and lost by 10 runs while in the second match, they played Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on January 12 and were thrashed by nine wickets.&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;We&amp;#39;re closing in on &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/UPWarriorz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@UPWarriorz&lt;/a&gt; 🆚 &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;@DelhiCapitals&lt;/a&gt; 💪&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;1⃣st win of season loading for? ✍️👇&lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAWPL?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#TATAWPL&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KhelEmotionKa?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#KhelEmotionKa&lt;/a&gt; | &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UPWvDC?src=hash&amp;amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;#UPWvDC&lt;/a&gt; &lt;a href="https://t.co/JHYrWPG7xr"&gt;pic.twitter.com/JHYrWPG7xr&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Women&amp;#39;s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/wplt20/status/2011392856590835908?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;January 14, 2026&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;

LIVE | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Who will get their first win today?

Highlights | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Lizelle Lee continued her devastating form, guiding Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz for their first win of the 2026 Women’s Premier League on Wednesday (Jan 14).

Highlights | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: The Delhi Capitals registered their first victory of the season, chasing down 155 runs to defeat UP Warriorz by seven wickets in a thrilling contest. Opener Lizelle Lee lead the chase with a brilliant 67, supported by Shafali Verma’s 36. Laura Wolvaardt and captain Jemimah Rodrigues also contributed valuable innings of 25 and 21 runs, helping Delhi to reach the target. Earlier, DC skipper Jemimah Rodrigues won the toss and opted to bowl first. Delhi bowlers made an impact, with Marizanne Kapp and Shafali Verma claiming two wickets each, limiting UP Warriorz to 154/8 in their 20 overs. Meg Lanning top-scored for the visitors with a 54 off 38 balls, while Harleen Deol added 47 off 36 before retiring out.

Highlights | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC-W vs UPW-W: Lizelle Lee continued her devastating form, guiding Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory over UP Warriorz for their first win of the 2026 Women’s Premier League on Wednesday (Jan 14).

Highlights | WPL 2026 Match 7, DC vs UPW: Lizelle Lee, Shafali Verma power Delhi to 7-wicket win over Warriorz

Advocate Penav Mota, a 100 per cent visually impaired para-athlete and practising criminal lawyer, is set to take on the full marathon at the Mumbai Marathon 2026. The race marks another important step in his steady and result-driven journey in endurance sports. Over the years, Penav has built an impressive record in running and cycling. He has completed more than 23 half marathons and two full marathons, and in 2024, he also competed in the 25K race at the Steel World 25K Kolkata. These events highlight his growing experience at major marathon platforms. Currently preparing for the Mumbai Marathon, Penav spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia about his journey in para-sports and the challenges he has overcome along the way.&nbsp;<h2>Questions</h2>You lost your eyesight at the age of 15. How did you find the motivation to pursue a career in sports after that, and what challenges did you face along the way?&nbsp;Penav’s love for sports started early, but his journey was far from easy. Due to his visual impairment, his parents were initially hesitant to let him play outdoor games.&nbsp;“I loved sports, but because of my poor vision, I wasn’t allowed to play games like cricket. There was always a fear that I might get hurt,” Penav said. “So my parents encouraged me to play chess instead, since it was an indoor sport.”&nbsp;He went on to play chess for several years and even represented his college. However, after losing his vision completely, continuing with the game became too challenging.&nbsp;“Chess is very difficult for someone who is totally blind. After a point, I had no option but to stop,” he explained.&nbsp;When asked who supported him the most during those early days, Penav credited two people.&nbsp;“First were my parents. They supported me from the beginning and still do, sometimes even coming with me early in the morning when I have training,” he said.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The second big support came from my guide runners. They introduced me to running and continue to help me, especially since different guide runners are available at different times," he added.&nbsp;&nbsp;You are a criminal lawyer by profession and also a sports athlete. How do you manage your work and your training together?&nbsp;Penav is also a criminal lawyer by profession. He completed his LLB in 2021 and later finished his LLM in criminal law. When asked how he manages his work and training together, he said, “I have fixed timings. From 5 am to 8 am, my time is only for training,” he said. “After that, till around 5.30 or 6 in the evening, I focus on court work and litigation. In the evening, I also train in swimming, as I am into cycling and swimming as well. By 8.30 pm, my day usually comes to an end.”&nbsp;Mumbai Marathon is coming up and you are running the full marathon. How is your training going, and how are you preparing for the event?&nbsp;With the Mumbai Marathon approaching, Penav says his training is going well. For the first time, Penav has received sponsorship support for his registration and training, which he says has made a big difference.&nbsp;“This will be my third full marathon. I already have experience with 23 half marathons and two full marathons,” he said. “I am also training under the guidance of my guide runners.”&nbsp;&nbsp;What are your future goals after the Mumbai Marathon?&nbsp;My future goals is to do my first Olympic triathlon next month of February in 2026, to do half and full Iron Man in coming years, to go to international level in cycling in Asian para games, to go into world major marathons and do all the world major marathons series, to do Comrades marathon in 2027.&nbsp;Beyond personal goals, Penav is equally focused to help younger kids and current deserving blind athletes in the form of training for other Blind sports events, taking them to several Blind sports tournaments with the Help of my own Foundation called Penav Mota Foundation formed in the year 2024.

Beyond his personal goals, Penav is equally committed to supporting young and deserving visually impaired athletes by helping with training and providing opportunities to compete in blind sports tournaments.

Advocate Penav Mota, a 100 per cent visually impaired para-athlete and practising criminal lawyer, is set to take on the full marathon at the Mumbai Marathon 2026. The race marks another important step in his steady and result-driven journey in endurance sports. Over the years, Penav has built an impressive record in running and cycling. He has completed more than 23 half marathons and two full marathons, and in 2024, he also competed in the 25K race at the Steel World 25K Kolkata. These events highlight his growing experience at major marathon platforms. Currently preparing for the Mumbai Marathon, Penav spoke to WION’s Aditya Bhatia about his journey in para-sports and the challenges he has overcome along the way. Questions You lost your eyesight at the age of 15. How did you find the motivation to pursue a career in sports after that, and what challenges did you face along the way? Penav’s love for sports started early, but his journey was far from easy. Due to his visual impairment, his parents were initially hesitant to let him play outdoor games. “I loved sports, but because of my poor vision, I wasn’t allowed to play games like cricket. There was always a fear that I might get hurt,” Penav said. “So my parents encouraged me to play chess instead, since it was an indoor sport.” He went on to play chess for several years and even represented his college. However, after losing his vision completely, continuing with the game became too challenging. “Chess is very difficult for someone who is totally blind. After a point, I had no option but to stop,” he explained. When asked who supported him the most during those early days, Penav credited two people. “First were my parents. They supported me from the beginning and still do, sometimes even coming with me early in the morning when I have training,” he said. “The second big support came from my guide runners. They introduced me to running and continue to help me, especially since different guide runners are available at different times," he added. You are a criminal lawyer by profession and also a sports athlete. How do you manage your work and your training together? Penav is also a criminal lawyer by profession. He completed his LLB in 2021 and later finished his LLM in criminal law. When asked how he manages his work and training together, he said, “I have fixed timings. From 5 am to 8 am, my time is only for training,” he said. “After that, till around 5.30 or 6 in the evening, I focus on court work and litigation. In the evening, I also train in swimming, as I am into cycling and swimming as well. By 8.30 pm, my day usually comes to an end.” Mumbai Marathon is coming up and you are running the full marathon. How is your training going, and how are you preparing for the event? With the Mumbai Marathon approaching, Penav says his training is going well. For the first time, Penav has received sponsorship support for his registration and training, which he says has made a big difference. “This will be my third full marathon. I already have experience with 23 half marathons and two full marathons,” he said. “I am also training under the guidance of my guide runners.” What are your future goals after the Mumbai Marathon? My future goals is to do my first Olympic triathlon next month of February in 2026, to do half and full Iron Man in coming years, to go to international level in cycling in Asian para games, to go into world major marathons and do all the world major marathons series, to do Comrades marathon in 2027. Beyond personal goals, Penav is equally focused to help younger kids and current deserving blind athletes in the form of training for other Blind sports events, taking them to several Blind sports tournaments with the Help of my own Foundation called Penav Mota Foundation formed in the year 2024.

Beyond his personal goals, Penav is equally committed to supporting young and deserving visually impaired athletes by helping with training and providing opportunities to compete in blind sports tournaments.

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Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final. 

Here is a look at five key battles between Carlos Aclaraz and Jannik Sinner in recent times as they look set to meet at the Australian Open 2026. This key battles include US Open 2025 final, Wimbledon 2025 final and French Open 2025 final.&nbsp;

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: 5 epic battles between modern-day tennis greats

The Australia Open 2026, year's first grand slam, is set to start on January 21 (main draw) and the seeds for both, men and women, have been announced on Wednesday (Jan 14). The tournament has announced top 32 players for both men and women with Carlos Alcaraz being top male player and Aryna Sabalenka being the top female player. There's hardly any surprise in the seed list with all important players getting a place.<h2>Australia Open 2026 men's seeds</h2>Spain Carlos Alcaraz is the top see male player at the AO 2026, followed by Italian Jannik Sinner who will enter the tournament as a two-time defending champion. The 1 &amp; 2 seed for Alcaraz &amp; Sinner means that two players, should they keep winning, will face off each other in the final. If that happens, it'll be the fourth straight grand slam final between the Sinner and Alcaraz and the first one in Australia Open.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/u-19-odi-world-cup-2026-faqs-teams-venues-match-details-records-when-and-where-to-watch-in-india-1768386200055">U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet</a>Alexander Zverev is seeded number three with 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic at number 4 and Sinner's coutryman Lorenzo Musetti rounding up top 5.<h2>Australian Open 2026 women's seeds</h2>Aryna Sabalenka is the top seeded player followed by Poland's Iga Swiatek. Both the players will meet in the final, just like Alcaraz and Sinner, should they keep winning. They would have met in the AO 2025 final last year if not for Madison Keys who beat Swiatek in the semis and Sabalenka in the final to complete her fairy tale run. Key, this year, is seeded number 9. The top three seed after Sabalenka and Swiatek are Coco Gauff (3), Amanda Anisimova (4), and Elena Rybakina (5).After main draw starts on Jan 21, the men's semis will be played on Jan 30 with the final set to take place on February 1 while the women's semis are scheduled to be played on Jan 29 with final set for Jan 31.

After main draw starts on Jan 21, the men's semis will be played on Jan 30 with the final set to take place on February 1 while the women's semis are scheduled to be played on Jan 29 with final set for Jan 31.

The Australia Open 2026, year's first grand slam, is set to start on January 21 (main draw) and the seeds for both, men and women, have been announced on Wednesday (Jan 14). The tournament has announced top 32 players for both men and women with Carlos Alcaraz being top male player and Aryna Sabalenka being the top female player. There's hardly any surprise in the seed list with all important players getting a place. Australia Open 2026 men's seeds Spain Carlos Alcaraz is the top see male player at the AO 2026, followed by Italian Jannik Sinner who will enter the tournament as a two-time defending champion. The 1 & 2 seed for Alcaraz & Sinner means that two players, should they keep winning, will face off each other in the final. If that happens, it'll be the fourth straight grand slam final between the Sinner and Alcaraz and the first one in Australia Open. Also Read - U-19 Men's ODI World Cup: Everything you should know but don't know yet Alexander Zverev is seeded number three with 24-time grand slam winner Novak Djokovic at number 4 and Sinner's coutryman Lorenzo Musetti rounding up top 5. Australian Open 2026 women's seeds Aryna Sabalenka is the top seeded player followed by Poland's Iga Swiatek. Both the players will meet in the final, just like Alcaraz and Sinner, should they keep winning. They would have met in the AO 2025 final last year if not for Madison Keys who beat Swiatek in the semis and Sabalenka in the final to complete her fairy tale run. Key, this year, is seeded number 9. The top three seed after Sabalenka and Swiatek are Coco Gauff (3), Amanda Anisimova (4), and Elena Rybakina (5). After main draw starts on Jan 21, the men's semis will be played on Jan 30 with the final set to take place on February 1 while the women's semis are scheduled to be played on Jan 29 with final set for Jan 31.

After main draw starts on Jan 21, the men's semis will be played on Jan 30 with the final set to take place on February 1 while the women's semis are scheduled to be played on Jan 29 with final set for Jan 31.

Australian Open 2026: Alcaraz, Sinner and Sabalenka, Swiatek top seed players

It was a day to forget for India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu on Wednesday (Jan 14) after she exited the ongoing India Open 2026. Playing against Nguyen Thùy Linh of Vietnam, Sindhu lost 20-22, 21-12, 21-15 and failed to build on the momentum gained in Malaysia, where she was the losing semifinalist. After the match, she opened up on the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium in New Delhi, which have been under criticism for a lack of facilities.<h2>Sindhu backs IG Stadium for World Championships</h2>Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Sindhu lost to her opponent in the opening round but dismissed calls of poor facilities at the venue. She backed the venue for the BWF World Championships, which will be hosted later in the year. According to her facilities at the venue are fine and look good for an even bigger tournament.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;“It's a very big stadium and I find the facilities are fine and I mean, on court we're playing well. I really don’t think anything we are lacking in facilities. Overall, the conditions look fine for me to play here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium,” Sindhu said while answering WION after her exit in the opening round of the India Open 2026.&nbsp;“This is the first time we're playing here. I have played at the other venue (KD Jadhav Stadium), which was fine and right now, I just finished the match. I find these facilities good as well. I heard that the World Championships are also being hosted here, so it’s a good venue to have it. It's a good trial in a way, I would say,” Sindhu added. &nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Earlier, Danish world No. 20 shuttler Mia Blichfeldt on Tuesday described the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium as "dirty", "unhealthy" and "not normal". However, Sindhu's comments on Tuesday mean those claims no longer stay irrelevant.

Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, PV Sindhu lost to Nguyen Thùy Linh of Vietnam  in the opening round but dismissed calls of poor facilities at the venue. 

It was a day to forget for India’s star shuttler PV Sindhu on Wednesday (Jan 14) after she exited the ongoing India Open 2026. Playing against Nguyen Thùy Linh of Vietnam, Sindhu lost 20-22, 21-12, 21-15 and failed to build on the momentum gained in Malaysia, where she was the losing semifinalist. After the match, she opened up on the facilities at the Indira Gandhi Indoor (IGI) Stadium in New Delhi, which have been under criticism for a lack of facilities. Sindhu backs IG Stadium for World Championships Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Sindhu lost to her opponent in the opening round but dismissed calls of poor facilities at the venue. She backed the venue for the BWF World Championships, which will be hosted later in the year. According to her facilities at the venue are fine and look good for an even bigger tournament. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes “It's a very big stadium and I find the facilities are fine and I mean, on court we're playing well. I really don’t think anything we are lacking in facilities. Overall, the conditions look fine for me to play here at the Indira Gandhi Stadium,” Sindhu said while answering WION after her exit in the opening round of the India Open 2026. “This is the first time we're playing here. I have played at the other venue (KD Jadhav Stadium), which was fine and right now, I just finished the match. I find these facilities good as well. I heard that the World Championships are also being hosted here, so it’s a good venue to have it. It's a good trial in a way, I would say,” Sindhu added. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Earlier, Danish world No. 20 shuttler Mia Blichfeldt on Tuesday described the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium as "dirty", "unhealthy" and "not normal". However, Sindhu's comments on Tuesday mean those claims no longer stay irrelevant.

Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, PV Sindhu lost to Nguyen Thùy Linh of Vietnam &nbsp;in the opening round but dismissed calls of poor facilities at the venue.&nbsp;

India Open 2026: PV Sindhu backs IGI Stadium for BWF World Championships after exit, dismisses 'poor facility' claim

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win at Newcastle.&nbsp;The Ghana international, who joined from Bournemouth for £65 million ($87 million) last week, opened the scoring and also had a second goal controversially ruled out.&nbsp;But Rayan Cherki delivered what could be the knockout blow to the holders in the 98th minute.&nbsp;The Magpies ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season, but will need a heroic fightback to reach Wembley when the sides meet again for the second leg of the semi-final on February 4.&nbsp;Semenyo also scored on his debut on Saturday in a 10-1 demolition of Exeter in the FA Cup.&nbsp;In previous years he would have been cup-tied after featuring for Bournemouth earlier in the competition.&nbsp;Newcastle boss Eddie Howe made clear his dissatisfaction before the game with a rule change this season that allows players to play for two clubs in the one campaign and City took full advantage.&nbsp;Guardiola showed his desire to reach the final for the first time since 2021 as Erling Haaland made a first League Cup start in three years in a strong City selection just days before they visit Manchester United in the Premier League.&nbsp;Yoane Wissa blazed a glorious early chance over the bar as Newcastle roared out of the blocks in front of a packed St. James' Park.&nbsp;But that was the closest either side came in a cagey first half.&nbsp;City goalkeeper James Trafford had been a long-term target for Newcastle prior to his return to the Etihad from Burnley in July.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;The England under-21 international has had to play second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma for most of the season but proved his worth with a stunning save to claw away Wissa's looping header early in the second half.&nbsp;Seconds later, Bruno Guimaraes blasted against the post as Newcastle pressed for the opening.&nbsp;But they were caught with a sucker punch at the other end when Jeremy Doku sped towards the by-line and his cross was turned by Bernardo Silva into the path of Semenyo to prod home from close range.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a>&nbsp;Semenyo thought he had a third City goal in two appearances when he acrobatically flicked in from a corner.&nbsp;However, after a VAR review lasting over five minutes, the officials finally adjudged that Haaland had prevented Malick Thiaw's ability to play the ball from an offside position.&nbsp;The vociferous home crowd celebrated the let-off like a goal but their side failed to find the net despite a late flurry of chances for Nick Woltemade.&nbsp;And City's threat on the counter-attack was finally realised when Cherki swept in Rayan Ait-Nouri's low cross to secure a commanding first-leg lead.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Antoine Semenyo, who joined from Bournemouth for £65 million ($87 million) last week, opened the scoring and also had a second goal controversially ruled out.

Antoine Semenyo made himself an instant Manchester City hero as Pep Guardiola's men took a giant stride towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win at Newcastle. The Ghana international, who joined from Bournemouth for £65 million ($87 million) last week, opened the scoring and also had a second goal controversially ruled out. But Rayan Cherki delivered what could be the knockout blow to the holders in the 98th minute. The Magpies ended a 70-year wait for a domestic trophy by winning the League Cup last season, but will need a heroic fightback to reach Wembley when the sides meet again for the second leg of the semi-final on February 4. Semenyo also scored on his debut on Saturday in a 10-1 demolition of Exeter in the FA Cup. In previous years he would have been cup-tied after featuring for Bournemouth earlier in the competition. Newcastle boss Eddie Howe made clear his dissatisfaction before the game with a rule change this season that allows players to play for two clubs in the one campaign and City took full advantage. Guardiola showed his desire to reach the final for the first time since 2021 as Erling Haaland made a first League Cup start in three years in a strong City selection just days before they visit Manchester United in the Premier League. Yoane Wissa blazed a glorious early chance over the bar as Newcastle roared out of the blocks in front of a packed St. James' Park. But that was the closest either side came in a cagey first half. City goalkeeper James Trafford had been a long-term target for Newcastle prior to his return to the Etihad from Burnley in July. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes The England under-21 international has had to play second fiddle to Gianluigi Donnarumma for most of the season but proved his worth with a stunning save to claw away Wissa's looping header early in the second half. Seconds later, Bruno Guimaraes blasted against the post as Newcastle pressed for the opening. But they were caught with a sucker punch at the other end when Jeremy Doku sped towards the by-line and his cross was turned by Bernardo Silva into the path of Semenyo to prod home from close range. ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Semenyo thought he had a third City goal in two appearances when he acrobatically flicked in from a corner. However, after a VAR review lasting over five minutes, the officials finally adjudged that Haaland had prevented Malick Thiaw's ability to play the ball from an offside position. The vociferous home crowd celebrated the let-off like a goal but their side failed to find the net despite a late flurry of chances for Nick Woltemade. And City's threat on the counter-attack was finally realised when Cherki swept in Rayan Ait-Nouri's low cross to secure a commanding first-leg lead. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Antoine Semenyo, who joined from Bournemouth for £65 million ($87 million) last week, opened the scoring and also had a second goal controversially ruled out.

Antoine Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close on League Cup final

The US Supreme Court appeared likely on Tuesday in a closely watched pair of cases to uphold state bans on the participation of transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.&nbsp;The conservative-dominated court heard more than three hours of arguments in separate challenges to state laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender students from female competition.&nbsp;Twenty-seven US states have passed laws in recent years barring athletes who were assigned as male at birth from taking part in girls' or women's sports.&nbsp;The Idaho case stems from the Republican-led state's 2020 Fairness in Women's Sports Act.&nbsp;The act was challenged by a transgender athlete at an Idaho university, and lower courts ruled that it violates the equal protection clause of the US Constitution.&nbsp;"Idaho's law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports," not gender identity, Alan Hurst, the Idaho solicitor general, told the court.&nbsp;"It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity," Hurst said. "If women don't have their own competitions, they won't be able to compete."&nbsp;Kathleen Hartnett, an attorney for the Idaho woman who brought the case, pushed back, saying the number of transgender girls who have "participated and excelled" in competitive sports are "few and far between."&nbsp;Hartnett also argued that transgender girls who have undergone testosterone suppressant treatments do not have a competitive edge and have "mitigated their biological advantage of being born male."&nbsp;Justice Samuel Alito, one of the six conservatives on the nine-member court, took issue with that, saying "there is a healthy scientific dispute about the efficacy of some of these treatments."&nbsp;"There are an awful lot of female athletes who are strongly opposed to participation by trans athletes in competitions with them," Alito added. "Are they deluded in thinking that they are subjected to unfair competition?"&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-steve-smith-to-joe-root-5-active-batters-with-most-runs-in-ashes-ben-stokes-jonny-bairstow-usman-khawaja-1762275784636">From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes</a><h2>Harm</h2>West Virginia's 2021 Save Women's Sports Act was challenged by a middle school student who was not allowed to compete for the girls' track team.&nbsp;An appeals court ruled that the ban amounted to discrimination on the basis of sex and violated Title IX, the federal civil rights law which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs.&nbsp;West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams urged the Supreme Court to reverse that ruling because it means schools "can no longer designate teams by looking to biological sex."&nbsp;"Instead, schools must place students on sports teams based on their self-identified gender," Williams said.&nbsp;"But that idea turns Title IX, a law Congress passed to protect educational opportunities for girls, into a law that actually denies those opportunities for girls," he said.&nbsp;Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative, appeared sympathetic to that argument.&nbsp;"I hate, hate that a kid who wants to play sports might not be able to play sports," Kavanaugh said. "But it's kind of a zero-sum game for a lot of teams.&nbsp;"Someone who tries out and makes it who is a transgender girl will bump from the starting lineup, from playing time, from the team... someone else," he said. "There's a harm there."&nbsp;Kavanaugh also noted that the US Olympic Committee and National Collegiate Athletic Association do not allow transgender women to compete in women's sports.&nbsp;Those moves came after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in February that enables federal agencies to deny funding to schools that allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' or women's teams.&nbsp;University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became a lightning rod in the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports after competing in female collegiate meets in 2022.&nbsp;Some fellow swimmers said Thomas, who had earlier swum on UPenn's men's team, should not have been allowed to compete against women due to an unfair physiological advantage.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-leonard-hutton-to-don-bradman-5-batters-with-highest-individual-score-in-ashes-bob-simpson-bob-cowper-ashes-2025-26-1762276944046">From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes</a>&nbsp;UPenn eventually agreed to ban transgender athletes from its women's sports teams, settling a federal civil rights complaint stemming from the furor around Thomas.&nbsp;Supporters and opponents of both sides rallied outside the Supreme Court ahead of the hearing.&nbsp;Rebekah Bruesehoff, 19, a transgender college student from New Hampshire, said she enjoyed playing field hockey in school and it's "important that everyone has the right to participate fully in their school community."&nbsp;"This is so much more than just sports," Bruesehoff said. "It's about being ourselves in the world today."&nbsp;The Supreme Court is expected to rule in June or early July.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Twenty-seven US states have passed laws in recent years barring athletes who were assigned as male at birth from taking part in girls' or women's sports.

The US Supreme Court appeared likely on Tuesday in a closely watched pair of cases to uphold state bans on the participation of transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports. The conservative-dominated court heard more than three hours of arguments in separate challenges to state laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender students from female competition. Twenty-seven US states have passed laws in recent years barring athletes who were assigned as male at birth from taking part in girls' or women's sports. The Idaho case stems from the Republican-led state's 2020 Fairness in Women's Sports Act. The act was challenged by a transgender athlete at an Idaho university, and lower courts ruled that it violates the equal protection clause of the US Constitution. "Idaho's law classifies on the basis of sex, because sex is what matters in sports," not gender identity, Alan Hurst, the Idaho solicitor general, told the court. "It correlates strongly with countless athletic advantages like size, muscle mass, bone mass and heart and lung capacity," Hurst said. "If women don't have their own competitions, they won't be able to compete." Kathleen Hartnett, an attorney for the Idaho woman who brought the case, pushed back, saying the number of transgender girls who have "participated and excelled" in competitive sports are "few and far between." Hartnett also argued that transgender girls who have undergone testosterone suppressant treatments do not have a competitive edge and have "mitigated their biological advantage of being born male." Justice Samuel Alito, one of the six conservatives on the nine-member court, took issue with that, saying "there is a healthy scientific dispute about the efficacy of some of these treatments." "There are an awful lot of female athletes who are strongly opposed to participation by trans athletes in competitions with them," Alito added. "Are they deluded in thinking that they are subjected to unfair competition?" ALSO READ | From Steve Smith to Joe Root, 5 active batters with most runs in Ashes Harm West Virginia's 2021 Save Women's Sports Act was challenged by a middle school student who was not allowed to compete for the girls' track team. An appeals court ruled that the ban amounted to discrimination on the basis of sex and violated Title IX, the federal civil rights law which prohibits sex-based discrimination in educational programs. West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams urged the Supreme Court to reverse that ruling because it means schools "can no longer designate teams by looking to biological sex." "Instead, schools must place students on sports teams based on their self-identified gender," Williams said. "But that idea turns Title IX, a law Congress passed to protect educational opportunities for girls, into a law that actually denies those opportunities for girls," he said. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, a conservative, appeared sympathetic to that argument. "I hate, hate that a kid who wants to play sports might not be able to play sports," Kavanaugh said. "But it's kind of a zero-sum game for a lot of teams. "Someone who tries out and makes it who is a transgender girl will bump from the starting lineup, from playing time, from the team... someone else," he said. "There's a harm there." Kavanaugh also noted that the US Olympic Committee and National Collegiate Athletic Association do not allow transgender women to compete in women's sports. Those moves came after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in February that enables federal agencies to deny funding to schools that allow transgender athletes to compete on girls' or women's teams. University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas became a lightning rod in the debate over transgender athletes in women's sports after competing in female collegiate meets in 2022. Some fellow swimmers said Thomas, who had earlier swum on UPenn's men's team, should not have been allowed to compete against women due to an unfair physiological advantage. ALSO READ | From Leonard Hutton to Don Bradman, 5 batters with highest individual score in Ashes UPenn eventually agreed to ban transgender athletes from its women's sports teams, settling a federal civil rights complaint stemming from the furor around Thomas. Supporters and opponents of both sides rallied outside the Supreme Court ahead of the hearing. Rebekah Bruesehoff, 19, a transgender college student from New Hampshire, said she enjoyed playing field hockey in school and it's "important that everyone has the right to participate fully in their school community." "This is so much more than just sports," Bruesehoff said. "It's about being ourselves in the world today." The Supreme Court is expected to rule in June or early July. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Twenty-seven US states have passed laws in recent years barring athletes who were assigned as male at birth from taking part in girls' or women's sports.

US Supreme Court seems poised to uphold transgender athlete bans

Former champion Lakshya Sen and Syed Modi International winners Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand started their Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 campaigns on a strong note, while several top international seeds bowed out on a dramatic opening day of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event in New Delhi on Tuesday (January 13). Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Sen wrapped up a comfortable 21-12, 21-15 victory over his academy colleague Shetty in just 36 minutes. In women’s doubles, Treesa and Gayatri outplayed Thailand’s Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai 21-15, 21-11 to advance without much resistance.&nbsp;The day also saw major upsets, with Canada’s Brian Yang defeating men’s fourth seed Chou Tien Chen 21-19, 21-11. French sixth seed Alex Lanier was surprised by Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in straight games, while Japan’s seventh seed Kodai Naraoka retired mid-match against compatriot Kenta Nishimoto after falling behind.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/vijay-hazare-trophy-rcb-ipl-winning-captain-fails-as-punjab-and-vidarbha-make-it-to-semis-1768305677569">Vijay Hazare Trophy: RCB's IPL-winning captain fails as Punjab and Vidarbha make it to semis</a>&nbsp;Sen set the tone early, racing to a 7-1 lead and controlling the exchanges at the net. Although Shetty showed glimpses of resistance late in the opening game, the deficit proved too large to overcome. Shetty made a brighter start in the second game, moving ahead 5-1 as Sen adjusted to the sideways drift. However, Sen’s sharp stick smashes and deceptive net play quickly turned the momentum. Once back in control, the 2021 world championships bronze medallist closed out the match with ease.&nbsp;“The first match is always crucial. The conditions were tricky, cold weather and a fast shuttle in a big hall, but I was happy with how prepared I felt,” Sen said after the match. He will next take on Nishimoto in the second round. Earlier, Treesa and Gayatri gave the home crowd plenty to cheer with a dominant display. The world no. 21 Indian pair dictated play throughout the 42-minute encounter and will now meet China’s seventh-seeded duo Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min, who progressed with a convincing win over an American pairing.&nbsp;India also enjoyed success in men’s doubles as Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun defeated Malaysians Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-15, 21-18. Their next challenge will be against fourth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China. In contrast, women’s doubles finalists at the National Championships, Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam, exited after a three-game loss to Hong Kong China’s Lui Lok Lok and Tsang Hiu Yan. Despite saving five match points and earning one themselves, the Indian pair eventually lost 21-11, 20-22, 24-22.&nbsp;Former world champion PV Sindhu, along with Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, will begin their campaigns on Wednesday. Meanwhile, third seeds Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy progressed to the next round after receiving a walkover due to the withdrawal of their American opponents.<h2>Day 1 results</h2>Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen bt Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15; Chi Yu-Jen (Tpe) bt 6-Alex Lanier (Fra) 21-17, 21-19; Brian Yang (Can) bt 4-Chou Tien Chen (Tpe) 21-19, 21-11; Victor Lai (Can) bt Toma Junior Popov (Fra) 21-12, 16-21, 21-8Women’s singles: 7-Ratchanok Intanon (Tha) bt Riko Gunji (Jpn) 21-19, 21-15; 6-Putri Kusuma Wardani (Ina) bt Michelle Li (Can) 21-12, 20-22, 21-15Men’s doubles: Hariharan Amsakarunan/MR Arjun bt Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi (Mas) 21-15, 21-18; Christo Popov/Toma Junior Popov (Fra) bt Choong Hon Jian/Haikal Muhammad (Mal) 21-11, 21-19Women’s doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand bt Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai (Tha) 21-15, 21-11; Lui Lok Lok/Tsang Hiu Yan (Hkg) bt Shruti Mishra/Priya Konjengbam 21-11, 20-22, 24-22Mixed doubles: Hiroki Midorikawa/Nami Matsuyama (Jpn) bt Dhruv Rawat/K Maneesha 21-9, 21-10.

India Open 2026: Strong start for Lakshya Sen, Treesa–Gayatri; Chou, Naraoka crash out

Former champion Lakshya Sen and Syed Modi International winners Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand started their Yonex-Sunrise India Open 2026 campaigns on a strong note, while several top international seeds bowed out on a dramatic opening day of the BWF World Tour Super 750 event in New Delhi on Tuesday (January 13). Playing at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, Sen wrapped up a comfortable 21-12, 21-15 victory over his academy colleague Shetty in just 36 minutes. In women’s doubles, Treesa and Gayatri outplayed Thailand’s Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn and Sukitta Suwachai 21-15, 21-11 to advance without much resistance. The day also saw major upsets, with Canada’s Brian Yang defeating men’s fourth seed Chou Tien Chen 21-19, 21-11. French sixth seed Alex Lanier was surprised by Chi Yu Jen of Chinese Taipei in straight games, while Japan’s seventh seed Kodai Naraoka retired mid-match against compatriot Kenta Nishimoto after falling behind. Also Read: Vijay Hazare Trophy: RCB's IPL-winning captain fails as Punjab and Vidarbha make it to semis Sen set the tone early, racing to a 7-1 lead and controlling the exchanges at the net. Although Shetty showed glimpses of resistance late in the opening game, the deficit proved too large to overcome. Shetty made a brighter start in the second game, moving ahead 5-1 as Sen adjusted to the sideways drift. However, Sen’s sharp stick smashes and deceptive net play quickly turned the momentum. Once back in control, the 2021 world championships bronze medallist closed out the match with ease. “The first match is always crucial. The conditions were tricky, cold weather and a fast shuttle in a big hall, but I was happy with how prepared I felt,” Sen said after the match. He will next take on Nishimoto in the second round. Earlier, Treesa and Gayatri gave the home crowd plenty to cheer with a dominant display. The world no. 21 Indian pair dictated play throughout the 42-minute encounter and will now meet China’s seventh-seeded duo Li Yi Jing and Luo Xu Min, who progressed with a convincing win over an American pairing. India also enjoyed success in men’s doubles as Hariharan Amsakarunan and MR Arjun defeated Malaysians Ong Yew Sin and Teo Ee Yi 21-15, 21-18. Their next challenge will be against fourth seeds Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang of China. In contrast, women’s doubles finalists at the National Championships, Shruti Mishra and Priya Konjengbam, exited after a three-game loss to Hong Kong China’s Lui Lok Lok and Tsang Hiu Yan. Despite saving five match points and earning one themselves, the Indian pair eventually lost 21-11, 20-22, 24-22. Former world champion PV Sindhu, along with Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy, will begin their campaigns on Wednesday. Meanwhile, third seeds Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy progressed to the next round after receiving a walkover due to the withdrawal of their American opponents. Day 1 results Men’s singles: Lakshya Sen bt Ayush Shetty 21-12, 21-15; Chi Yu-Jen (Tpe) bt 6-Alex Lanier (Fra) 21-17, 21-19; Brian Yang (Can) bt 4-Chou Tien Chen (Tpe) 21-19, 21-11; Victor Lai (Can) bt Toma Junior Popov (Fra) 21-12, 16-21, 21-8 Women’s singles: 7-Ratchanok Intanon (Tha) bt Riko Gunji (Jpn) 21-19, 21-15; 6-Putri Kusuma Wardani (Ina) bt Michelle Li (Can) 21-12, 20-22, 21-15 Men’s doubles: Hariharan Amsakarunan/MR Arjun bt Ong Yew Sin/Teo Ee Yi (Mas) 21-15, 21-18; Christo Popov/Toma Junior Popov (Fra) bt Choong Hon Jian/Haikal Muhammad (Mal) 21-11, 21-19 Women’s doubles: Treesa Jolly/Gayatri Gopichand bt Ornnicha Jongsathapornparn/Sukitta Suwachai (Tha) 21-15, 21-11; Lui Lok Lok/Tsang Hiu Yan (Hkg) bt Shruti Mishra/Priya Konjengbam 21-11, 20-22, 24-22 Mixed doubles: Hiroki Midorikawa/Nami Matsuyama (Jpn) bt Dhruv Rawat/K Maneesha 21-9, 21-10.

Shuttlers Lakshya Sen and Treesa-Gayatri impressed on opening day of India Open 2026 as top seeds Chou Tien Chen and Naraoka suffered early exits

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

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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz’s hunt for a new coaching voice has quietly brought some of the biggest names in tennis into the conversation after he recently parted ways with his long-time mentor, Juan Carlos Ferrero. While his immediate setup is in place, the bigger question now is who will guide him through the most defining phase of his career. The split with Ferrero came as a shock to many, as their partnership lasted seven years and shaped Alcaraz into a multiple Grand Slam champion and the top-ranked player in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Together, they built a game that mixed power, speed, and fearlessness. From the outside, it looked like a perfect match. But behind the scenes, things were not as smooth as they appeared. Reports suggested that Alcaraz’s camp had concerns for some time. There were talks of change as early as December 2024, but Alcaraz himself decided to continue with Ferrero through 2025.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/meet-top-batters-fastest-to-28-000-international-runs-1768217987558">Meet top batters fastest to 28,000 international runs</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;By the end of the season, the decision was finally made to move in a new direction. It marked the end of one of the most successful player-coach relationships in recent tennis history.&nbsp;For now, Samuel Lopez has taken charge as Alcaraz’s main coach. He joined the team full-time before the 2025 season and is trusted within the setup. Still, many believe this is only a temporary structure. Alcaraz is expected to add another experienced voice, someone who has been at the very top of the sport and understands what it takes to stay there.&nbsp;Former world No.1 Mats Wilander believes that voice should come from a Grand Slam champion. Speaking to Eurosport, he said it is important for a player like Alcaraz to have advice from someone who has lived through the pressure of winning majors. He already had that with Ferrero, and Wilander feels the next step should follow the same path.&nbsp;However, Wilander does not think Andy Murray is the right choice. In his view, Murray and Alcaraz play in similar ways. Both rely on movement, defense, and building points with patience. While that shared style has value, it may not bring something fresh to Alcaraz’s game.&nbsp;Instead, Wilander pointed towards Roger Federer. He feels Federer’s approach to tennis is completely different and could help Alcaraz grow in areas where he is still developing. Federer was known for his calm control, smooth shot-making, and ability to finish points early.&nbsp;According to Wilander, Federer could guide Alcaraz in using more variety, softer hands, and better net play. These are skills that can make matches shorter and save energy across long tournaments.

Former world No.1 believes Carlos Alcaraz needs a coach with a contrasting playing style, not Andy Murray, to sharpen his weaker areas and add new depth as he enters a crucial phase of his career.


World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz’s hunt for a new coaching voice has quietly brought some of the biggest names in tennis into the conversation after he recently parted ways with his long-time mentor, Juan Carlos Ferrero. While his immediate setup is in place, the bigger question now is who will guide him through the most defining phase of his career. The split with Ferrero came as a shock to many, as their partnership lasted seven years and shaped Alcaraz into a multiple Grand Slam champion and the top-ranked player in the world. Together, they built a game that mixed power, speed, and fearlessness. From the outside, it looked like a perfect match. But behind the scenes, things were not as smooth as they appeared. Reports suggested that Alcaraz’s camp had concerns for some time. There were talks of change as early as December 2024, but Alcaraz himself decided to continue with Ferrero through 2025. Also read | Meet top batters fastest to 28,000 international runs By the end of the season, the decision was finally made to move in a new direction. It marked the end of one of the most successful player-coach relationships in recent tennis history. For now, Samuel Lopez has taken charge as Alcaraz’s main coach. He joined the team full-time before the 2025 season and is trusted within the setup. Still, many believe this is only a temporary structure. Alcaraz is expected to add another experienced voice, someone who has been at the very top of the sport and understands what it takes to stay there. Former world No.1 Mats Wilander believes that voice should come from a Grand Slam champion. Speaking to Eurosport, he said it is important for a player like Alcaraz to have advice from someone who has lived through the pressure of winning majors. He already had that with Ferrero, and Wilander feels the next step should follow the same path. However, Wilander does not think Andy Murray is the right choice. In his view, Murray and Alcaraz play in similar ways. Both rely on movement, defense, and building points with patience. While that shared style has value, it may not bring something fresh to Alcaraz’s game. Instead, Wilander pointed towards Roger Federer. He feels Federer’s approach to tennis is completely different and could help Alcaraz grow in areas where he is still developing. Federer was known for his calm control, smooth shot-making, and ability to finish points early. According to Wilander, Federer could guide Alcaraz in using more variety, softer hands, and better net play. These are skills that can make matches shorter and save energy across long tournaments.

Former world No.1 believes Carlos Alcaraz needs a coach with a contrasting playing style, not Andy Murray, to sharpen his weaker areas and add new depth as he enters a crucial phase of his career.

Not Andy Murray, Wilander wants THIS tennis stalwart to coach Carlos Alcaraz

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

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

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

From Novak Djokovic to Steffi Graf, explore the legends who ruled the Australian Open with consecutive titles. A look at dominance, records, and iconic runs that defined Melbourne and shaped tennis history forever.


From Novak Djokovic to Steffi Graf, explore the legends who ruled the Australian Open with consecutive titles. A look at dominance, records, and iconic runs that defined Melbourne and shaped tennis history forever.

From Novak Djokovic to Steffi Graf: Meet legends with  most consecutive titles at Australian Open

A historic bowling milestone, five Indian match-winners, and a race defined by pace, spin, and precision. This story uncovers a record that shaped ODI cricket and celebrates moments that changed games forever.

A historic bowling milestone, five Indian match-winners, and a race defined by pace, spin, and precision. This story uncovers a record that shaped ODI cricket and celebrates moments that changed games forever.

Meet 5 Indian bowlers fastest to 150 ODI wickets

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

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

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

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

Vijay Hazare Trophy: RCB's IPL-winning captain fails as Punjab and Vidarbha make it to semis

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

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

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

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

T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh stands firm on not playing in India, reiterates demand to ICC 'citing safety concern'

A rare batting milestone, five Indian legends, and a race against time. This story breaks down a record that reshaped ODI history and highlights moments that defined modern Indian cricket.

A rare batting milestone, five Indian legends, and a race against time. This story breaks down a record that reshaped ODI history and highlights moments that defined modern Indian cricket.

Meet 5 Indian batters fastest to 8,000 ODI runs

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