Australia

Mitchell Marsh (C)

Travis Head

Josh Inglis (W)

Tim David

Mitchell Owen

Marcus Stoinis

Josh Philippe

Xavier Bartlett

Nathan Ellis

Matthew Kuhnemann

Josh Hazlewood

India

Abhishek Sharma

Shubman Gill

Suryakumar Yadav (C)

Tilak Varma

Sanju Samson (W)

Shivam Dube

Axar Patel

Harshit Rana

Kuldeep Yadav

Varun Chakaravarthy

Jasprit Bumrah

Aaron Mark Hardie

Adam Palmer Zampa

Alex Tyson Carey

Beau Jacob Webster

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Benjamin Reginald McDermott

Brendan James Doggett

Cameron Donald Green

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Glenn James Maxwell

Jake Beath Weatherald

Jhye Avon Richardson

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Joshua Patrick Inglis

Joshua Ryan Philippe

Mahli Beardman

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Marnus Labuschagne

Matthew Paul Kuhnemann

Matthew William Short

Matthew Thomas Renshaw

Michael Gertges Neser

Mitchell Ross Marsh

Mitchell J Owen

Mitchell Aaron Starc

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Nathan Michael Lyon

Patrick James Cummins

Scott Michael Boland

Sean Anthony Abbott

Steven Peter Devereux Smith

Tanveer Singh Sangha

Timothy Hays David

Travis Michael Head

Usman Tariq Khawaja

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Arshdeep Singh

Axar Rajeshbhai Patel

Ayush Badoni

Dhruv Chand Jurel

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Harshit Pradeep Rana

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Rahul Kannaur Lokesh

Mohammed Siraj

Kaki Nitish Kumar Reddy

Muralikrishna Prasidh Krishna

Ravindrasinh Anirudhsinh Jadeja

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Rishabh Rajendra Pant

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Bhardwaj Sai Sudharsan

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Virat Kohli

Washington Sundar

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

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India tour of Australia

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Nitish Reddy was unavailable for selection for the first T20Is due to a left quadriceps injury. 

Nitish Reddy sustained a left quadriceps injury during Adelaide ODI.

Reddy will be available selection for fourth T20I. 

India's players huddle

IND vs AUS: Big jolt to India, star player ruled out of first three T20Is 

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: In the absence of an injured Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana has been given the added responsibility to bat at no.8.

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been ruled out of first three T20Is.

Harshit Rana has been given the no.8 batter role. 

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Marsh wins toss, Surya trusts Rana with no.8 role 

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is currently going through a rough patch in his career; his last outing came in the Asia Cup 2025 where he managed to score 72 runs in seven matches.

India vs Australia 1st T20I will take place on October 29. 

Abhishek Nayar backs Suryakumar Yadav ahead of 1st T20I vs Australia. 

Suryakumar Yadav walks on the field before the start of the Australia series

Nayar's bold prediction on Surya's performance against Australia goes viral

Former India cricketer Parthiv Patel suggested the Suryakumar Yadav-led side to not change their approach in the upcoming T20I series against Australia. 

Suryakumar Yadav managed to score 72 runs in Asia Cup 2025. 

Suryakumar Yadav reacts after being dismissed during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket final match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai 

Parthiv's blunt take on Suryakumar's lean patch ahead of 1st T20I vs Australia

IND vs AUS: Scored a T20I century against India in 2023, Australia wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis has returned to the T20I squad for the five-match series at home. 

Josh Inglis has recovered from calf strain.

Inglis has a T20I century against India. 

Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh

'He's ready to go': Marsh confirms star player's availability for 1st T20I 

IND vs AUS: After being rested for the three-ODI series, Jasprit Bumrah will return to action in the five-T20I series against Mitchell Marsh-led Australia.

Jasprit Bumrah has 17 T20I wickets against Australia.

Axar Patel is not far behind with 15 T20I wickets against Australia.

Bumrah needs 3 more wickets to break this T20I record vs AUS held by PAK spinner

IND vs AUS 1st T20I: Abhishek Nayar wants Abhishek Sharma to stamp his authority on Australian soil by taking on Josh Hazlewood.

Abhishek Sharma is yet to play a T20I against Australia.

Abhishek Nayar lauded Sharma's fearless mindset.

'If Abhishek Sharma is in form, Hazlewood will be out of form': Ex-India coach 

The five-match T20I series between India and Australia is scheduled to start from October 29, and the series opener will take place at Manuka Oval, Canberra.

Suryakumar Yadav scored 72 runs in Asia Cup 2025. 

India vs Australia T20I series will start from October 29. 

Suryakumar Yadav (L) and head coach Gautam Gambhir attend a practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai on September 9, 2025, on the eve of their Asia Cup 2025

Gambhir's raw-take on Suryakumar's lean patch ahead of Australia T20I series

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will face Australia for the five-match T20I series, which is scheduled to start from October 29. 

Harshit Rana picked up six wickets in three ODIs vs Australia. 

Arshdeep Singh (L) and Kuldeep Yadav attend a practice session

Kuldeep, Harshit out as GT coach picks playing XI vs Australia for 1st T20I

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald revealed that he admitted there was a need to make changes to the T20 template ahead of T20 World Cup 2026 in India and Sri Lanka.

Australia head coach Andrew McDonald admitted that their T20 approach needed a change.

McDonald has backed youngsters to take on no.1 ranked T20I team India.

Andrew McDonald, Mitchell Marsh

'Is it the style that can win a World Cup? We believe so': AUS coach's big claim

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WPL 2026

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

Finn Bálor has set his sights on CM Punk’s World Championship, sparking speculation over a possible return of The Prince—or even The Demon—on RAW in Ireland.


Finn Bálor challenges CM Punk for the World title, with their clash set for RAW in Ireland.

Possibility of Bálor reviving The Prince or The Demon persona adds intrigue to the title match.

Finn Balor looks on in ring during Monday Night RAW at PSD Bank Dome on January 12, 2026 in Duesseldorf, Germany.

Finn Balor officially REVEALS new name on WWE RAW

American Football

DeVonta Smith pointed to poor execution—not play-calling—as the main reason behind the Eagles’ offensive struggles in their wild-card loss to the 49ers.


DeVonta Smith defends Eagles’ offensive scheme, saying execution let the team down vs 49ers.

Eagles players back OC Kevin Patullo amid criticism following playoff exit.

DeVonta Smith #6 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lincoln Financial Field on January 11, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

DeVonta Smith addresses Eagles' execution after Hurts, A.J. Brown struggle

Ben Johnson doubled down on the Bears–Packers rivalry after Chicago’s stunning comeback win, as reports suggest Green Bay will stick with Matt LaFleur despite playoff heartbreak.

Ben Johnson embraces Bears–Packers rivalry after emotional win sends Chicago to divisional round.

Packers expected to pursue contract extension for Matt LaFleur following wild-card exit.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson walks off the field at the conclusion of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Michigan USA, on Sunday, September 14, 2025.

Ben Johnson shrugs off Matt LaFleur tension after Bears eliminate Packers 

Micah Parsons confirmed his 2026 debut for the Packers will be delayed as he continues recovering from a torn ACL, realistically targeting a return in Weeks 3 or 4.


Micah Parsons admits Week 1 return is unlikely as ACL recovery continues ahead of schedule.

Packers struggled defensively after Parsons’ injury, going winless and conceding heavily.

Micah Parsons #1 of the Green Bay Packers leaves the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 28-21 at Lambeau Field on December 07, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin

Micah Parsons makes HONEST admission on delayed return timeline 

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