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<p>Sri Lanka leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga entered record books on June 25 as he became the second bowler in ODI history to register three consecutive five-wicket hauls.

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Wanindu Hasaranga equals Waqar Younis’ 32-year-old ODI record with third consecutive fifer in World Cup Qualifiers 

<p>Sri Lanka had a perfect outing in their third league clash of ICC World Cup Qualifiers 2023 against Ireland at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo.

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Karunaratne's maiden ODI century 12 years after debut, Hasaranga's record-equalling fifer helps Sri Lanka knock out Ireland of World Cup 2023 contention with 133-run win

<p>Sri Lanka's veteran opener Dimuth Karunaratne scored his maiden ODI century on June 25 in the ongoing World Cup Qualifiers 2023.

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Dimuth Karunaratne leaves Steve Waugh, Sachin Tendulkar behind with maiden ODI hundred against Ireland 12 years after debut

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Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), WPL 2026: Here are the details of when and where to watch the Women's Premier League tournament opener between MI and RCB.


WPL 2026 tournament opener will take place on January 9.

MI will face RCB in WPL 2026 tournament opener.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and Mumbai Indians' captain Harmanpreet Kaur look at the trophy

MI vs RCB Live Streaming: When and where to watch WPL opener clash

In a body blow to Gujarat Giants, their star wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 due to injury

Gujarat Giants Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the WPL 2026

Yastika Bhatia failed to recover from a persistent knee injury

Former Mumbai Indians' wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia in this frame. (Getty)

Massive blow to Gujarat Giants as star player ruled out of WPL 2026

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez and music sensation Yo Yo Honey Singh are set to light up Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 opening ceremony

Renowned singer Yo Yo Honey Singh and famous actress Jacqueline Fernandez will be performing at the opening ceremony of the WPL 2026

The WPL 2026 is slated to get underway from January 9

Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez (L) and singer cum rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh in frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026 opening ceremony goes glam as Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez ready t

WPL Mega Auction 2026 highlights: A total of 137 players came under the hammer at the WPL 2026 auction and 67 of  them attracted bidders

Deeepti Sharma (L) and Alyssa Healy in this frame

WPL 2026 Auction highlights: Deepti becomes costliest buy, Healy shockingly goes unsold

The legendary Indian pacer Jhulan Goswami said that no one can touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Jhulan Goswami has declared that no one can even touch Harmanpreet Kaur's record

Goswami ushered at Harmanpreet's record of being the first women's World Cup winning captain and having two WPL titles

Mumbai Indians' bowling coach Jhulan Goswami in frame. (Getty)

'Don't think anyone can touch her record': Jhulan Goswami on India's superstar

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Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has responded to Atletico Madrid’s Diego Simeone’s heated exchange with Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Jr looked furious on the touchline while calling on the officials to take action against the Atletico boss

Real Madrid will face their arch-rivals FC Barcelona in the final of the Super Cup tournament

Real Madrid’s Alonso responds to Atletico’s Simeone’s heated exchange with Vinicius Jr during Super Cup semifinal

Xabi Alonso, Diego Simeone, Viniciur Jr

Madrid’s Alonso responds to Atletico’s Simeone’s heated exchange with Vinicius

Smith and Starc have both been made available for the Big Bash League and will be featuring for the Sydney Sixers in the latter stages of the tournament

Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc will feature in the Big Bash League

Both Smith and Starc will play for the Sydney Sixers

Steve Smith of Australia speaks to amsduring day two of the First 2025/26 Ashes Series Test Match between Australia and England at Perth Stadium (via Getty)

Smith and Starc set to play this T20 league after leading AUS to Ashes triumph

Ashes 2025-26

Brendon McCullum took offence on Nasser Hussain's question around the England's head coach's style of coaching the England team after their shoddy performance in the just-concluded Ashes series which they lost by 1-4

Nasser Hussain directed tough questions towards Brendon McCullum during an interview

Brendon McCullum came up with sharp reply to Nasser Hussain's query

England head coach Brendon McCullum (L) and former captain Nasser Hussain in frame. (Getty)

McCullum snaps at Hussain's playing-style query in tense TV interview

McCullum came out in Brook's defence after the latter had a forgettable Ashes series and lost his wicket recklessly on multiple occasions

Brendon McCullum defended Harry Brook's performance in The Ashes

Brook scored 358 runs in 10 innings against Australia

Harry Brook of England plays a defensive shot during day four of the Fifth Test Match in the 2025/26 Ashes Series between Australia and England at Sydney Cricket Ground (via Getty)

McCullum defends Brook, backs him to deliver after dismal Ashes performance

Watch how Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone clashed with Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr during the Super Cup semifinal. The Los Blancos will play FC Barcelona in the battle for the title.

Real Madrid responded in style by knocking out the opponents from the tournament

Barcelona, who are 1st in La Liga, had already secured their place in the final as they beat the Athletic Club 5-0

Atletico’s Simeone clashes with Real Madrid star Vinicius amid Super Cup

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Wanindu Hasaranga equals Waqar Younis’ 32-year-old ODI record with third consecutive fifer in World Cup Qualifiers

Karunaratne's maiden ODI century 12 years after debut, Hasaranga's record-equalling fifer helps Sri Lanka knock out Ireland of World Cup 2023 contention with 133-run win

Dimuth Karunaratne leaves Steve Waugh, Sachin Tendulkar behind with maiden ODI hundred against Ireland 12 years after debut