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Sophie Devine backs longer boundaries, rule changes to balance women’s cricket
As WPL 2026 nears playoffs, Sophie Devine of Gujarat Giants (GG), with 199 runs and 11 wickets, suggests increasing boundary ropes and having five fielders outside during non-powerplay overs, aligning with the men’s game. She feels this will balance bat and ball. After retiring from ODIs, Devine enjoys her cricket, backing India to win
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Joe Root becomes first English cricketer to score 20 ODI centuries
England batter Joe Root created history by becoming the first player from his country to score 20 centuries in ODIs during the third match against Sri Lanka in Colombo. The milestone also made him the first English and eighth overall player to register 20 hundreds in both Tests and ODIs. Root reached the landmark
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Rohit Sharma hails Tilak Varma as a big-match player ahead of T20 World Cup 2026
Rohit Sharma, ambassador for T20 World Cup 2026 (India & Sri Lanka, Feb 7), hailed Tilak Varma as a ‘big-match player’. He praised Varma’s attitude & temperament, citing his Asia Cup performance. Sharma emphasized batting order flexibility & intent in knockouts. He stated, “Whenever the team is in trouble… he has gotten them out
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Manoj Tiwary says BCCI should replace Gambhir with VVS Laxman if T20 WC 2026 is lost
Manoj Tiwary says BCCI should sack Gautam Gambhir if India fails to win the T20 World Cup 2026. Gambhir has transformed the team, winning 24/28 T20Is & 12/20 ODIs, but Test record is less impressive (7/19 wins). Tiwary believes BCCI should convince VVS Laxman as successor. He stated, “If Gambhir fails to win the
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KL Rahul Reflects on Retirement Thoughts and Life Beyond Cricket
KL Rahul says thoughts of retirement have crossed his mind, but he believes a decision will come when needed, not forced. He cites family, fitness, and mental challenges as factors, emphasising a calm exit. While focused on Karnataka in the Ranji Trophy, he remains central to India’s plans, prioritising life beyond cricket when the
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Kusal Mendis, Dunith Wellalage propel Sri Lanka to win over England
Sri Lanka defeated England by 19 runs in the 1st ODI at Colombo on Thursday. Kusal Mendis’s 93 powered Sri Lanka to 271/6. England’s Root (61) & Duckett (62) fought, but fell short. Wellalage’s 25* & 2 wickets earned him ‘Player of the Match’. Sri Lanka’s spinners, Vandersay (2/39) & Madushan (3/39), triggered England’s
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Injury blow: star New Zealand pacer ruled out of T20 World Cup, replacement named
Adam Milne is ruled out of the T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury sustained while playing in SA20. Kyle Jamieson, who was a travelling reserve, replaces him. Coach Rob Walter said, “We are all gutted for Adam”. New Zealand will play Afghanistan on Feb 8 in Chennai. A replacement travelling reserve will
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Bangladesh’s 2026 T20 WC pullout may force India to host 2031 World Cup alone
Bangladesh’s possible 2026 T20 World Cup boycott, triggered by Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL exclusion, may force India to host the 2031 ODI World Cup alone. A cricket journalist stated that the decision has ‘multidimensional impacts’, leading to financial losses, reduced grants, and uncertain tours. This could trigger a decades-long decline and global isolation for Bangladesh
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Celebrity Cricket League 2026: Telugu Warriors Face Karnataka Bulldozers in Coimbatore Clash
Telugu Warriors meet Karnataka Bulldozers in the Celebrity Cricket League 2026 at Coimbatore’s SNR College Cricket Stadium, in the third group match. After opening loss and a win, Telugu Warriors seek consistency, while Bulldozers ride confidence from a win over Punjab De Sher. The league uses a two-innings, 10-over format across three weeks, with
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Shubman Gill Struggles Continue as He Fails Again, Scores 14 in Ranji Trophy
Indian Test captain Shubman Gill’s struggles continued in the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy as he was dismissed for just 14 runs in the second innings of Punjab’s Elite Group B clash against Saurashtra, extending a disappointing domestic outing. The reigning star batter, who has faced form scrutiny in recent weeks, failed to convert starts while
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