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Shaheen Shah Afridi Quashes Reports Of Long-term Injury Scare Ahead Of World Cup
Shaheen Shah Afridi: Pakistan spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi quashed hopes of him being doubtful for the Twenty20 World Cup, saying his rehab is well on course and will be completed by next week, a news report has claimed.
The 25-year-old damaged his left knee during the Big Bash League in Australia during his not very successful maiden appearance for Brisbane Heat, taking just two wickets in four matches at a costly average of 76.5 per wicket. He was also suspended from bowling after sending down two beamers in the opening match against the Perth Scorchers.
There are reports in the media that fear Shaheen’s rehab will take six weeks, meaning he will not be able to feature in the Twenty20 World Cup starting in India and Sri Lanka from February 7.
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Jemimah Rodrigues Aims To Blend Data With On-field Instinct While Leading DC In WPL 2026
ODI World Cup: Ahead of captaining Delhi Capitals (DC) for the first time in the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Jemimah Rodrigues said she will rely on combining her usual meticulous preparation with on-field instinct as she takes charge of leading the franchise for the first time in the upcoming season starting on January 9.
Babette De Leede To Lead Netherlands Squad For Women's T20 WC Global Qualifier
T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: The Netherlands Cricket Board on Tuesday announced a 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, to be held in Nepal from January 18 to February 1.
Dasun Shanaka To Leak Sri Lanka Squad For Pakistan T20Is
Sri Lanka T20I: Sri Lanka have announced their squad for the upcoming T20I series against Pakistan, a key part of their preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, which kicks off on February 7.
Gujarat Giants Aim For Strong Push In WPL 2026
Gujarat Giants: As the fourth season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) kicks off on January 9, the Gujarat Giants enter WPL 2026 with fresh confidence and a clear goal. Following a successful playoff run last year, the franchise owned by Adani Sportsline is now aiming for greater consistency and seeking to elevate their competitive edge.
Playing WPL Before T20 WC Will Benefit Team India: Irfan Pathan
T20 World Cup: Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan believes the upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League will play a crucial role in India’s quest for a maiden T20 World Cup title, as the women’s team heads into 2026 after ending their long wait for a ODI World Cup crown.
'Keep Both Sides Of Brain Working...' Glenn Phillips Reveals Reasons Behind Regular Shifts To Left-hand Batting
Stags Super Smash T20: New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips explained that his occasional switch to left-handed batting is part of a long-term strategy, not just a temporary experiment, and stated that he enjoys batting left handed while training.
T20 World Cup: Ponting Backs Out-of-form Skipper Suryakumar Yadav To Help India Defend Title
T20 World Cup: Former Australia cricketer Ricky Ponting has backed out-of-form India skipper Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup, scheduled to kick off on February 7. Yadav has been out of form and has managed just 218 runs across 19 innings with a below-par strike rate of 123.16 in 2025. However, Ponting showed his trust in the Indian skipper and urged him to back his aggressive style of play.
Under-19 Years Never Come Back, They Should Simply Be Themselves, Says Varun Aaron
Cricket World Cup: Former India pacer Varun Aaron said the Under-19 cricketers should simply be themselves in preparation for the upcoming U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup in Zimbabwe and Namibia, adding that these years never come back in anyone’s life.
Youngsters Should Aim To Be Better Than Rohit & Kohli Instead Of Aspiring To Be Like Them: Kirmani
Cricket World Cup: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Syed Kirmani believes that young up-and-coming cricketers should aim to be better than the batting stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, rather than aspiring to be like them.
WPL 2026: Jemimah Will Take Opportunity Of Leading DC With Both Hands, Says Marizanne Kapp
South Africans Laura Wolvaardt: Veteran South African seam-bowling all-rounder Marizanne Kapp has thrown her full support behind the appointment of Jemimah Rodrigues as Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper for WPL 2026, adding that she had long identified the Indian batter as captaincy material.
Rohit, Kohli Should Keep Playing If They're Enjoying It: Syed Kirmani
T20 World Cup: Few voices carry the weight of perspective like Syed Kirmani’s. A 1983 World Cup winner from an era when Indian cricket was still carving its identity, the former wicketkeeper has witnessed the game’s evolution, from instinct-driven leadership to data-backed decision-making, from conservative batting to fearless intent.
WPL 2026: Meg Lanning Announced New Captain Of UP Warriorz
DY Patil Stadium: Former Australia captain Meg Lanning has been appointed as the new skipper of UP Warriorz (UPW) for the upcoming season of the Women's Premier League (WPL), said the franchise through its social media accounts on Sunday.
Bangladesh Will Not Travel To India For T20 WC: Govt Advisor Asif Nazrul
The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Bangladesh will not travel to India to play in the T20 World Cup, said Asif Nazrul, an advisor to Bangladesh who also oversees the country's youth and sports ministry.
Aussie Great Damien Martyn Wakes Up From Induced Coma, Gilchrist Confirms
Gold Coast University Hospital: Australian cricket great Damien Martyn came out of an induced coma on Sunday and has been showing encouraging signs of improvement as he continues his recovery after being diagnosed with meningitis.
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