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Ricky Ponting has revealed what went wrong for Australia at the T20 World Cup 2026 and also predicted who may still be around in two years time for the 2028 tournament.  

Star Pakistan batter Babar Azam made a scratchy 15 off 18 in his side's first-up three-wicket win over the Netherlands, in what was the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener.  

Former Australia captain and ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting has backed flamboyant batter to finish atop the run-scoring charts at the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be played in India and Sri Lanka.  

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 approaches, all 10 franchises have finalised their coaching set-ups ahead of what promises to be another thrilling T20 spectacle. With mega-auctions, new strategies, and the ever-evolving landscape of T20 cricket, one of the most crucial elements for any team's success is its leadership in the dugout: the head coach.   The much-awaited IPL 2026 will kick off on March 26 and head coaches will be the backbone of team strategy - shaping game plans, managing player workloads, and guiding squads through the ups and downs of the long IPL season. Notably, most head coaches have been retained from previous seasons, with notable changes at Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals. Here's the complete and updated list of head coaches for all 10 teams for the upcoming IPL 2026 season:

After their runners-up finish in IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into the 2026 season with renewed confidence and a stable core. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, the Punjab-based franchise opted for continuity, retaining the bulk of their squad while making targeted acquisitions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With key overseas names like Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell no longer with the side, the composition of the four overseas slots at Punjab Kings has shifted ahead of the IPL 2026 season. They bought two overseas players - Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis during the IPL 2026 auction. Based on the retained core and the interesting auction buys, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start in PBKS' playing XI in the IPL 2026:

The former Australia captain has shared a piece of advice for out-of-form Suryakumar Yadav to rediscover his rhythm ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.  

Star England batter Joe Root equalled Ricky Ponting in equal-third in the all-time men's Test century list after scoring his 41st hundred on Monday. He achieved the huge milestone with a score of 160 on Day 2 of the fifth Ashes Test between England and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on January 5, 2026.   This milestone was particularly sweet for him, as it was his second century of this Ashes series, finally silencing the long-standing critique regarding his record in Australia. Here's list of batters with most hundreds in Test cricket history:

Former skipper Ricky Ponting made only minimal changes to the current Australian Test setup, placing his faith in the experience and durability of senior campaigners.  

After their historic runners-up finish in IPL 2025, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) head into the 2026 season with renewed confidence and a stable core. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting, the Punjab-based franchise opted for continuity, retaining the bulk of their squad while making targeted acquisitions in the IPL 2026 mini-auction. With key overseas names like Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell no longer with the side, the composition of the four overseas slots at Punjab Kings has shifted ahead of the IPL 2026 season. They bought two overseas players - Cooper Connolly and Ben Dwarshuis during the IPL 2026 auction. Based on retention strategies, auction buys and team balance, here are the four overseas players who are likely to start for PBKS in IPL 2026:

England’s batting mainstay Joe Root etched his name deeper into cricketing history after becoming only the ninth player in international cricket to score 22,000 runs across formats.

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

Rishabh Pant will be at the helm of the Indian Test team for the first time, in the absence of the regular skipper Shubman Gill, who got injured in the first match against South Africa in Kolkata.  

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction on December 16 in Abu Dhabi, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

As franchises gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

As franchises gear up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 auction, the focus is not just on the players going under the hammer, but also on the head coaches, whose philosophies will directly influence retention strategies, trade decisions, and the all-important auction bids. These coaches hold the key to the IPL franchises' fortunes, tasked with molding a championship-winning squad from a fresh pool of talent. While some teams have retained their trusted coaches, few franchises have turned to fresh faces to revitalize their fortunes for the IPL 2026 season. Here's a list of head coaches of RCB, CSK, MI, KKR and others for IPL 2026 season:

Star India batter Virat Kohli has surpassed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara to become the second-highest run-getter in ODI history. Kohli achieved the milestone during his impressive knock against  Australia in the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25. The 36-year-old Kohli is now only behind legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, who is sitting at the top of the table with a massive tally of runs. Here's list of top 10 players with most runs in ODI cricket history:

Ricky Ponting urges Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma to set short-term goals instead of just aiming for the 2027 World Cup. Both Indian cricket veterans struggled in the first ODI in Perth, scoring 0 and 8, highlighting the challenge of returning after a seven-month hiatus. The second ODI in Adelaide offers Kohli and Rohit a chance to regain form and prove their value for India’s ODI lineup.

Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) had a remarkable IPL 2025 season as they reached the final after a decade. However, Punjab Kings fell short of the ultimate prize as they lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by six runs in the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad. During their memorable season, some of the PBKS players underperformed and they may not fit the team's long-term strategy. The Punjab-based franchise is likely to make some tough calls and release some underperforming players in order to increase their purse for the upcoming IPL 2026 auction and strengthen their squad for the next season. Here's list of players whom PBKS might release to increase IPL 2026 auction purse:

Cricket is more than a century old game but only a handful of cricketers have managed to achieve the rare milestone of being ranked No.1 in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is by the ICC. Here are 5 players who achieved the rare feat, cementing their legacy.  

Ahead of the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has once again found himself at the center of controversy. During a three-day practice match between Mumbai and Maharashtra at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune, Shaw now representing Maharashtra was involved in an on-field altercation with his former teammates, overshadowing his remarkable batting performance. Scroll down to check top controversies of Prithvi Shaw: