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Young Japan eye historic run in Zimbabwe & Namibia: Japan Cricket has officially announced their 15-member squad for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. With rising pacer Kazuma Kato-Stafford appointed as captain, Japan enters the tournament with renewed belief and a group full of exciting young talent. Kazuma is one of the most experienced U19 captains in this edition, having already represented Japan in 12 T20I matches for the senior national team. His leadership brings both confidence and stability to a team that is aiming…

Annabel Sutherland has a strong cricketing background. Her father, James, played for Victoria in Australia’s domestic circuit, while her brother, Will, is an active cricketer. Like her father and brother, Annabel is an excellent all-rounder. She has proved her all-round worth on many occasions. Annabel has perhaps learnt a thing or two about leadership from her father, who served as Cricket Australia’s CEO. She has been implementing those leadership lessons on the field, hoping to captain Australia in the future. She has been at the helm of Melbourne Stars in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). So, how has Annabel…

SS-W VS PS-W Challenger, Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s Big Bash League 2025 Preview: Melbourne Stars have been out of the race for the final of the 11th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2025). They lost the Knockout match against Perth Scorchers. That helped the Scorchers to advance to the Challenger Round. Now, they will face the two-time champion Sydney Sixers in this game. This contest will be held at North Sydney Oval on Thursday at 1:40 PM IST. This match will decide the second finalist of the WBBL 2025, who will face Hobart Hurricanes in the final on December 13. The Scorchers…

Tahlia McGrath has been a reliable all-rounder for Australia across formats. She scores vital runs in the middle order and provides breakthroughs with her medium pace. McGrath has also been part of Australia’s leadership groups for quite some time now. She has led the team on a few occasions at the global level. The all-rounder has had an extensive and successful captaincy experience in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), winning two titles. This makes her a future full-time captaincy prospect for Australia. On that note, we will look at Tahlia McGrath’s captaincy record in international and WBBL cricket. Tahlia…

Team India began the five-match T20I series in grand style with a massive 101-run victory over South Africa at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack. It was a night where Hardik Pandya’s explosive batting, followed by India’s ruthless bowling attack, completely dismantled the Proteas. South Africa were bundled out for just 74 in 12.3 overs, their lowest T20I total vs India, as the Men in Blue took a 1–0 lead in the series. Match Overview MatchIndia vs South Africa, 1st T20IVenueBarabati Stadium, CuttackTossSouth Africa won, opted to bowlIndia175/6 (20 overs)South Africa74 all out (12.3 overs)ResultIndia won by 101 runsSeriesIndia lead 1–0 Hardik…

Cricket is the most popular game in India, and the infrastructure for this sport in this country is one of the best in the world. There are more than 50 active cricket grounds in India, and many more are used to host domestic games. Barabati Stadium in Cuttack is one of the active cricket venues in India. This cricket venue was established in 1958, and the first international match at this venue was played in 1982 between India and England. Barabati Stadium is located at the Stadium Road, Cuttack, Odisha, India. It was also used to host IPL games between 2010 and 2014. Apart from cricket, this stadium…

The Barabati Stadium is a part of India’s rich cricket history. It is among the oldest cricket venues in the country, having been established in 1958. The venue, based in Odisha’s Cuttack, has been hosting cricket fixtures since the 1960s. But it was in 1982 when the first international cricket match took place here. Since then, the Barabati Stadium has been hosting international matches across formats. While Test cricket hasn’t been played here a lot, the limited-overs matches continue to take place quite frequently. Here you can find the Barabati Stadium’s records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket.…

Sophie Molineux has been a go-to spinner in Australia’s setup for years. With her disciplined left-arm spin and sharp cricketing brain, she has delivered consistent spells and emerged as a reliable match-turner for her teams. But her impact is not limited to bowling alone. Over the last few seasons, Molineux has also transformed into a confident and dependable leader. Molineux took over the captaincy of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) side Melbourne Renegades ahead of WBBL|07 (2021). Since then, she has guided the team through highs and lows, including leading them to their first-ever WBBL championship title in WBBL|10…

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are stepping into IPL 2026 with fresh energy, a revamped squad, and a strong comeback mission after a tough IPL 2025 season. With Ruturaj Gaikwad still leading the team and Stephen Fleming as head coach, CSK has entered a big transition phase, highlighted by the blockbuster Sanju Samson – Ravindra Jadeja – Sam Curran trade. The confirmed squad, purse amount, available slots, and auction strategy all point toward a renewed and aggressive CSK for IPL 2026. CSK IPL 2026 – Team Overview Read Also:- Who is the Owner of CSK Team in IPL 2026? CSK…

The Sydney Thunder enter the BBL 2025-26 (Season 15) with a refreshed squad, new energy, and a powerful mix of batting depth, all-round options, and an elite bowling attack. With the tournament running from 14 December 2025 to 25 January 2026, the Thunder are aiming for a strong comeback season under experienced leadership and a revamped core. Featuring players like David Warner, Sam Billings, Shadab Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Daniel Sams, Tanveer Sangha, and the latest comeback story Nic Maddinson, the team looks well-balanced with experience, youth, and inspirational returns. Sydney Thunder (ST) – Full Squad for BBL 2025-26 The Thunder…