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RCB sweep aside Gujarat Giants to lock in WPL 2026 playoff spot

Gautami Naik’s composed half-century guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a comfortable 61-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Women’s Premier League. The unbeaten RCB side extended their winning streak to five matches and became the first team to qualify for the knockouts.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

SA break their own record after scoring 397 runs in ODI match vs Tanzania

The total also bettered South Africa’s previous best of 359 for 6, which they had scored against Namibia in 2012. In the process, they went past Sri Lanka’s record of 391 against Japan as well.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Sunil Gavaskar conducts brutal postmortem of India’s ODI series loss vs NZ

Sunil Gavaskar criticised India’s fielding effort after the Shubman Gill-led side suffered a 41-run defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI at Holkar Stadium, Indore. Gavaskar said India’s series loss was not down to batting or bowling alone, but to a lack of intent in the field, especially during the middle overs.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

NZ legend hails Virat, makes stunning claim on him after heroic ton in 3rd ODI

Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull believes that Virat is fit enough to play international cricket until he reaches the age of 45

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'I wonder if...': Virat's brother trolls Manjrekar once again after NZ ODIs

Vikas Kohli criticised Manjrekar once again over the 'easiest format' claim that he had recently made towards Virat despite his phenomenal run in ODIs

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

R. Ashwin alleges Team India for 'bit flat response' in ODI series vs NZ

India vs New Zealand ODI series: Ravichandran Ashwin felt that India’s response lacked intensity after the Shubman Gill-led side suffered their first-ever ODI series loss to New Zealand at home. Despite missing several key players, the visitors outplayed India and, according to Ashwin, were dominant enough for the series to feel like a complete sweep.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

R Ashwin gives brutal reality check to Jadeja after abysmal performance vs NZ

The former India cricketer believes that Jadeja is currently under massive pressure and he may get replaced by Axar Patel in the format soon

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'Unless Virat got...': Gavaskar highlights IND's 'real problem' after loss to NZ

The legendary India cricketer highlighted how the team failed to get off to strong starts throughout the ODI series against New Zealand

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Rahane indirectly blames Gambhir after India's ODI series defeat vs NZ

India vs New Zealand ODIs: Ajinkya Rahane suggested the BCCI management to not make a lot of changes after the team's three-match ODI defeat against New Zealand on home soil.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Smith opens up on his chances of playing 2028 LA Olympics after T20 WC snub

The former Australia captain has not been included in the squad for the team's upcoming T20I series against Pakistan and the 2026 T20 World Cup

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Ashwin explains Gill’s technique and small mistake that cost him big

Ravichandran Ashwin suggested skipper Shubman Gill to slightly loose his bottom hand and bring his hands closer to his pad to deal with the late inward movement after his dismissal in the third ODI against New Zealand.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'He can be Hardik's backup...': Pathan hails this India star after defeat to NZ

The former India cricketer was left thoroughly impressed with Nitish Kumar Reddy's performance in the third ODI against New Zealand

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

T20 World Cup winner labels Virat Kohli as India's best ODI batter

Former India cricketer Irfan Pathan lavished praise on Virat Kohli's fitness and consistency after the batting great smashed his 85th international century during the third ODI against New Zealand at Holkar Stadium in Indore.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

IND to clash against PAK in two matches on Feb 15, here is all you need to know

India will be taking on Pakistan in both the Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars and the T20 World Cup on the same date

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'May Virat Kohli stick around until he's 44 or 45 years old': Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar has been left impressed by Virat Kohli's ability to play according to the situation instead of trying to live up to the expectations.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

ACC reveals schedule; India, Pakistan in same Women’s Rising Stars group

Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars: The Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars is scheduled to start from February 13 and the high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan will take place on February 15.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Kohli’s childhood coach explains why century wasn’t enough in 3rd ODI vs NZ

India vs New Zealand 3rd ODI: Virat Kohli's 85th international century went in vain as New Zealand defeated India by 41 runs to clinch the three-match ODI series.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'He doesn't seem to...': Srikkanth lambasts Jadeja after ODI series defeat to NZ

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth feels that Ravindra Jadeja has lost his enthusiasm to play for the national team in recent years

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

'There's a reason ..': Mitchell reveals why he attacked Kuldeep straightaway

IND vs NZ 3rd ODI: Daryl Mitchell called Kuldeep Yadav the future of Indian cricket and lauded his ability to spin the ball both ways.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026

Why Steve Smith wasn't picked in AUS 17-man T20I squad vs PAK? Selector explains

Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith did not find a place in the T20I squad for the three-match series against Pakistan leading up to the T20 World Cup 2026.

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• Mon - 19 Jan 2026