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Matt Renshaw

Alex Carey (W)

Cooper Connolly

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Nathan Ellis

Mitchell Starc

Adam Zampa

Josh Hazlewood

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Rohit Sharma

Shubman Gill (C)

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Shreyas Iyer

Axar Patel

KL Rahul (W)

Washington Sundar

Harshit Rana

Kuldeep Yadav

Prasidh Krishna

Mohammed Siraj

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

Abhishek Sharma

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

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

Shivam Dube

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Shubman Singh Gill

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

Yashasvi Bhupendra Kumar Jaiswal

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Dinesh Karthik was surprised to learn that Rohit Sharma became the no.1 ODI batter for the first time in his career, not even when he scored five centuries in ODI World Cup 2019.

Rohit Sharma scored a century and fifty in three-ODI series against Australia.

Rohit dethroned new ODI captain Shubman Gill as no.1 ODI batter. 

Rohit Sharma, Dinesh Karthik

'Don't know how rankings work': Karthik on Rohit as no.1 ODI batter for 1st time

Rohit Sharma is the oldest Indian batter to claim the no.1 ODI batter on ICC rankings. He scored a century and fifty against Australia in the recently-concluded ODI series. 

Rohit Sharma claimed the no.1 ODI batter spot for the first time.

Harry Brook made a huge jump on the back of his record-breaking century. 

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Rohit Sharma becomes no.1 ODI batter for first time in 18-year-career

Shreyas Iyer is currently medically stable and recovering in a Sydney hospital. The Team India doctor will remain with him in Sydney.

Shreyas Iyer sustained a rib in lower rib cage while attempting a catch.

Iyer's parents have applied for an urgent visa. 

BCCI provides medical update on Shreyas Iyer, Team India doctor to stay with him

India's star middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer will be in Sydney for at least a week before he is declared fit to fly back home.

Shreyas Iyer sustained a rib injury while taking a catch.

Iyer was admitted to hospital after initial examination from BCCI medical team.

Shreyas Iyer in ICU due to internal bleeding after rib injury in Sydney: Report

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin wondered why some people had doubts over whether Rohit Sharma will perform on his comeback to international cricket.

Rohit Sharma scored an unbeaten century in the run chase.

Rohit finished the three-ODI series as highest run-scorer. 

'I don't understand why some people...': Ashwin shuts down Rohit's doubters

IND vs AUS: Kris Srikkanth said that Harshit Rana deserves all the praise after he criticised the young pacer and questioned his place in the squad.

Harshit Rana claimed a four-wicket haul in Sydney.

Kris Srikkanth picked Mitchell Owen's wicket as his favourite in Sydney ODI.

Kris Srikkanth, Harshit Rana

'I criticised you a lot, but...': Srikkanth lauds Rana after Sydney heroics

IND vs AUS: Cricket Australia is hopeful about Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing on Australian soil again, as part of BBL teams.

Rohit Sharma ended Australia tour with an unbeaten 121.

After two ducks, Virat Kohli scored a half-century. 

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma

'We're going to keep the dialogue open': CA CEO wants Rohit-Kohli to play BBL

IND vs AUS: Harshit Rana's childhood coach said that Gautam Gambhir told the pacer that ihis tour is a perform or perish situation for him.

Harshit Rana claimed his first four-wicket haul.

Rana's coach slammed Kris Srikkanth for his harsh criticism.

Harshit Rana, Virat Kohli

'Perform kar warna bahar bitha dunga': Gambhir's message to Rana revealed

India speedster Harshit Rana picked up a four-wicket haul against Australia in the third ODI at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 

Zaheer Khan lauds Harshit Rana after his bowling in 3rd ODI vs Australia. 

Harshit Rana picked up a four wicket haul in third ODI vs Australia. 

 Harshit Rana reacts after taking the wicket of Australia's Josh Hazlewood during the third one-day international (ODI) men's cricket match between Australia and India 

Zaheer Khan lauds Harshit after his 4-wicket haul in 3rd ODI vs Australia

India middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer got injured during the third ODI against Australia at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 

Shreyas Iyer got an injury in third ODI against Australia. 

Shreyas Iyer got injured while taking Alex Carey's catch in 3rd ODI.

Shreyas Iyer of India sustains an injury while taking the catch to dismiss Alex Carey of Australia during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground 

Shreyas Iyer of India sustains an injury while taking the catch to dismiss Alex Carey of Australia during game three of the One Day International series between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground

Iyer walks off the field midway after elbow hits ribcage while taking catch

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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

While Mohammad Rizwan looked frustrating after he was retired out with two overs to go, England's Isa Guha, Australia's Mark Waugh and Shane Watson backed the decision.

Mohammad Rizwan was batting on 26 off 23 deliveries when he was retired out.

Shane Watson feels Renegades coach may have to deal with fallout of retiring out Rizwan.

Mohammad Rizwan

Aussie greats weigh in on controversial decision to retire out Rizwan in BBL 

T20 World Cup 2026

Afghanistan's veteran all-rounder was not pleased about the question related to Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman getting dropped from squad by IPL franchise KKR.

Mohammad Nabi was puzzled by reporter's question on Mustafizur Rahman's IPL snub.

Nabi is currently playing for Noakhali Express in Bangladesh Premier League 2026.

Mohammad Nabi, Mustafizur Rahman

Mohammad Nabi left frustrated by reporter's question on Mustafizur's IPL snub

AFG vs WI: West Indies will be without the services of several key players who are either busy playing SA20 or have been rested by the team management.

Alzarri Joseph is yet to regain full fitness.

Quentin Sampson has earned his maiden call-up. 

Brandon King

WI name King as captain for T20Is vs AFG ahead of T20 WC'26, key players missing

Australia captain Alyssa Healy feels that she has lost some of the competitive edge and it is time to hang up her boots, months ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.


Alyssa Healy

Months after World Cup semifinal defeat, Australia captain announces retirement

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