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“She brings a lot of value to her team”: Mithali Raj lauds Delhi Capitals’ Laura Wolvaardt ahead of WPL 2026
Jan 8, 2026New Delhi , January 8 (ANI): As the clock ticks before the start of the new season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, former Indian skipper Mithali Raj dissects the three-time finalists Delhi Capitals' (DC)... -
Verma, Wolvaardt, Luus nominated for ICC Women’s Player of the Month for December
Jan 8, 2026New Delhi , January 8 (ANI): India's star opening batter Shafali Verma and South Africa's star duo Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus have been nominated for the ICC Women's Player of the Month for December 2025.Verma... -
Carey emulates Gilchrist, achieves Test series double of 300-plus runs and 25-plus dismissals behind wicket
Jan 8, 2026Sydney , January 8 (ANI): It was a memorable Ashes series for Alex Carey, both with the bat and wicketkeeping gloves as he joined legendary Adam Gilchrist to be the second wicketkeeper-batter with 300-plus runs and... -
Starc headlines ICC Player of the Month December 2025 nominees list
Jan 8, 2026Dubai , January 8 (ANI): Australian pacer Mitchell Starc headlined the nominees for the ICC Men's Player of the Month for December 2025, with West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy also... -
Catching efficiency, dropped chances prove to be major point of difference in 2025/26 Ashes
Jan 8, 2026Sydney , January 8 (ANI): In a largely one-sided Ashes series 2025/26, which leaned in Australia's favour as many expected, it was the catching efficiency of both sides that proved to be the point of difference,... -
“SLI can build bridge between elite shooters, fans”: Asian Games gold medalist shooter Akhil Sheoran
Jan 8, 2026New Delhi , January 8 (ANI): With the Shooting League of India (SLI) set to introduce a franchise-based, mixed-team format to the sport, Indian rifle shooter and 2022 Asian Games gold medallist Akhil Sheoran believes the... -
Senior National Boxing: World champion Minakshi, Nikhat, Hitesh ease into semis
Jan 8, 2026New Delhi , January 8 (ANI): The country's top boxers including world champion Minakshi Hooda, two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen, World Boxing Cup gold medallist Hitesh Gulia and others sailed into the semi-finals of the Elite... -
“Pretty much locked away at top”: Skipper Smith on Head’s batting spot for near future after bumper Ashes series
Jan 8, 2026Sydney , January 8 (ANI): Following his side's Ashes win, Australian skipper Steve Smith said that the top run-getter in the series, Travis Head, is "pretty much locked away at the top", hailing his ability to... -
Five facts about Tiigers of Kolkata ahead of ISPL season 3
Jan 8, 2026New Delhi , January 8 (ANI): As the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) moves into its third season, Tiigers of Kolkata stand out as one of the most compelling franchises in the competition. From legacy value... -
“If people are not willing or wanting….”: England skipper Stokes warns team of his “ruthless side” after Ashes loss
Jan 8, 2026Sydney , January 8 (ANI): After his side's England Ashes series loss, England skipper Ben Stokes warned his team of his "ruthless side", saying that the team would not be able to progress unless some "pretty...
