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Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 71 sealed MI’s seventh straight WPL win over Gujarat Giants. West Indies hand CPL star Quentin Sampson his maiden T20I call-up ahead of World Cup 2026. ICC faces scheduling uncertainty as Bangladesh maintain India travel concerns.

BCCI is considering hosting WPL matches on Jan 14-15 without spectators due to BMC and NMMC election security deployments. Australian legend Alyssa Healy confirms retirement from all cricket, with the upcoming India series serving as her final farewell. Grace Harris’s explosive 85-run knock propels Royal Challengers Bengaluru to the top of the WPL 2026 points table.

India suffered a major setback on the eve of the series as wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was ruled out of all three ODIs against New Zealand. Mumbai Indians Women registered a dominant 50-run victory over Delhi Capitals Women in their WPL 2026 encounter at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has reignited debate around England’s Test future. Virat Kohli’s build-up to the ODI series against New Zealand produced a lighter moment that quickly went viral.

WPL 2026 opens with celebrity performances and a Mumbai Indians vs RCB blockbuster. BCB escalates its demand to shift T20 World Cup venues amid security concerns. Shubman Gill seeks structural change with longer Test preparation windows.

Bangladesh insist national dignity and security outweigh T20 World Cup participation in India. Tilak Varma’s injury leaves India scrambling for middle-order stability before the World Cup. Arjun Tendulkar prepares for a private Mumbai wedding amid a key IPL move.

New Zealand include injured stars Lockie Ferguson and Matt Henry in a bold T20 World Cup 2026 squad call. ICC takes a firm stand, asking Bangladesh to play in India or risk forfeiting T20 World Cup points. Ben Stokes suffers another injury scare, compounding England’s Ashes misery.

Rajan Kumar’s doping case raises fresh concerns over awareness in Indian domestic cricket. Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup stance puts the ICC under pressure ahead of 2026. Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer’s returns boost Vijay Hazare Trophy interest.

ICC is considering moving Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup 2026 matches to Sri Lanka amid security concerns raised by the BCB. Joe Root equalled Ricky Ponting’s 41 Test centuries, closing in on Sachin Tendulkar’s all-time record. Sam Curran led Desert Vipers to their maiden ILT20 title with a dominant all-round season.

The AIFF Emergency Committee has accepted the Coordination Committee’s report, with the league’s start date to be announced next week. India’s ODI squad for the upcoming three-match series against New Zealand has sparked a major talking point after veteran pacer Mohammed Shami was excluded from the 15-member team.

Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri has led a video appeal to FIFA alongside fellow Indian players and foreign stars, urging intervention amid the ongoing crisis in Indian football. India and Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan is set to be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a rib fracture during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

• Jason Gillespie revealed humiliating PCB decisions led to his Pakistan Test exit. • R Ashwin warned ODIs face a slow death amid ICC’s crowded calendar. • Usman Khawaja will retire after the SCG Test, ending a 15-year Test career.

Virat Kohli’s absence continues as Delhi manage workloads ahead of international commitments. Women’s Premier League teams rush replacements after late Australian withdrawals. Harmanpreet Kaur’s match-winning 68 crowns India’s dominant T20I series sweep.

Travis Head dismisses Ashes drinking controversy, calls the backlash exaggerated. Rishabh Pant’s ODI concerns grow despite Delhi’s thrilling Vijay Hazare win. Mumbai Indians appoint Kristen Beams as spin coach ahead of WPL 2026.

Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma script India Women’s highest-ever T20I total with a 162-run opening stand. Shreyas Iyer’s Vijay Hazare Trophy return depends on clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya likely to miss New Zealand ODIs, while England lose Gus Atkinson to injury.

The sporting world witnessed a thrilling mix of high-octane cricket, football drama and major individual milestones on December 26, as action unfolded across continents.

India Women dominate Sri Lanka ahead of crucial third T20I in Thiruvananthapuram Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma score centuries on return to Vijay Hazare Trophy Hardik Pandya’s calm reaction and Steve Smith’s Ashes struggles grab attention

BCCI replaces Dream11 swiftly and posts a Rs 3,358 crore surplus despite ICC revenue dip. Yash Dayal’s anticipatory bail plea rejected in a serious POCSO case, casting doubt on his cricketing future. Australia opt for an all-pace attack as Jhye Richardson returns for the Boxing Day Test.