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Luke Wright to step down as England Men's selector after T20 World Cup 2026

Luke Wright to step down as England Men's selector after T20 World Cup 2026

Luke Wright will step down from his role as England Men’s selector following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Wright’s exit will mark the end of a more than three-year stint in England’s selection set-up, bringing another change to the national backroom staff during a period of criticism.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 22

Big Boost For RCB! India Speedster Back in Action for WPL 2026 Playoffs

India’s seam bowling all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has made her return to competitive cricket after recovering from a long injury break. She has rejoined the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Thursday.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

Who Won the Toss Today in Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz, WPL 2026 – Match 14 Pitch & Team Analysis

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in Match 14 of the Women’s Premier League 2026. “We will bowl first.

Abhishek Sharma News / CricTracker / January 22

'Huge difference in him and others' - Former selector's massive take on Abhishek Sharma after IND vs NZ 1st T20I

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth heaped praise on Abhishek Sharma following India’s dominant win over New Zealand in the opening T20I of the five-match series.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 22

Super Smash 2025-26: Wellington vs Canterbury 27th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between WEL vs CANT T20 match?

The Super Smash 2025-26 match 27th will see Canterbury facing off against Wellington on January 23, 2026, at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch. While Canterbury aims to avenge their last time defeat against this side, Wellington, on the other hand, will look to beat Canterbury twice this season.

Babar Azam News / CricTracker / January 22

‘Will now have to leave team’ - Babar Azam’s special message for Sydney Sixers supporters before leaving for Pakistan duty

Babar Azam has left a special note for Sydney Sixers supporters as he is set to leave the team midway through the Big Bash League 2025-26. It was recently

Gautam Gambhir News / Cricket Times / January 22

Gautam Gambhir responds to Shashi Tharoor’s “man with the hardest job” remark amid criticism

The honeymoon period for Gautam Gambhir as India’s head coach has been punctuated by more than just victories; it has been defined by a relentless storm of social media speculation.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 22

Why England Must Win ODIs vs Sri Lanka to Save 2027 World Cup Chances

England experiences serious problems with their ODI cricket performance which jeopardizes their chances to qualify for the 2027 World Cup. The first ODI match against Sri Lanka at R.

Suryakumar Yadav News / CricTracker / January 22
‘If Suryakumar Yadav loses the defamation case, I will file a Rs 500 crore case’ - Khushi Mukherjee responds amid controversy

‘If Suryakumar Yadav loses the defamation case, I will file a Rs 500 crore case’ - Khushi Mukherjee responds amid controversy

Actor Khushi Mukherjee has again landed in the middle of a fresh controversy linked to Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav after a defamation row picked up pace online.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 22

SL vs ENG: Explained – Why is Will Jacks not playing in the 1st ODI despite being named in playing XI initially?

In the series opener at Colombo, a ground where setting a target is statistically advantageous, Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first. England captain Harry Brook admitted he would have made the same choice, but his primary focus was a forced adjustment to the lineup.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

Kusal Mendis hits resilient 93 as Sri Lanka reach 271/6 in opening ODI against England

Kusal Mendis held Sri Lanka’s innings together in the first ODI against England at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. He scored an unbeaten 93 runs and took the team’s score to 271/6.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 22

Skydivers unveil ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy at R Premadasa Stadium

Sri Lanka recorded a spectacular beginning to its co-hosting duties for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a trophy unveiling at the R. Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 22

5 Players Who Can Replace Axar Patel if He Gets Ruled Out of T20 World Cup 2026

The Indian cricket team all-rounder Axar Patel sustained an injury during the first T20I match against New Zealand in Nagpur. The incident occurred when Daryl Mitchell hit a straight shot back to the bowler.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

Will This League Transform Cricket In Europe? What Is The European T20 Premier League?

A new chapter in global franchise cricket is about to begin with the launch of the European T20 Premier League. This competition is already attracting serious attention from across the cricketing world.

Virat Kohli News / CricTracker / January 22

‘Virat Kohli has always been my inspiration’ - Shreyanka Patil opens up on veteran’s influence

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Shreyanka Patil has named Indian cricket veteran Virat Kohli as her role model and source of inspiration during the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

Bangladesh confirm T20 World Cup boycott, adamant about not playing in India

Bangladesh Cricket Board is not ready to change its stance of not playing its ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India, despite knowing the fact that it could result in the country’s removal from the tournament.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 22

Supreme Court dismisses 'frivolous' plea to restrain Prasar Bharati from calling BCCI's cricket squad 'Team India'

The Supreme Court of India on Thursday dismissed a petition seeking a restrain public broadcaster Prasar Bharati from referring to the BCCI-run cricket side as “Team India” or the “Indian national cricket team”, terming the plea frivolous and a sheer waste of judicial time.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 22

Who will replace Bangladesh if they don’t participate in T20 World Cup 2026?

The global cricketing fraternity is on edge as the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 finds itself embroiled in a major controversy just weeks before the tournament is set to begin.

Smriti Mandhana News / Cricketnmore / January 22

WPL 2026: Clarity Around Roles Has Made A Difference For Us, Says Mandhana On RCB's Dream Start

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana on Thursday said that clear role definition within the squad has been a key factor behind the team’s strong start to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026, with RCB becoming the first side to qualify for the playoffs after winning all five of their matches so far.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 22

Who is Jintimani Kalita? Gujarat Giants’ New Signing in WPL 2026

Gujarat Giants completed their first significant roster adjustment for WPL 2026 after suffering an injury when they introduced their new player from Gujarat.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 22

Abhishek Sharma should be considered for 50-over World Cup, says Irfan Pathan

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that in-form T20I opener Abhishek Sharma deserves consideration for India’s ODI setup, including a potential role in the 2027 World Cup.

Arshdeep Singh News / CricketGully / January 22

Why Rinku Singh Must Be India’s First-Choice Finisher in T20Is

Rinku Singh made a powerful comeback statement after his South Africa series drop from the Indian T20I team. The left-hander returned to the New Zealand T20I squad showing his ability to help India finish games in the shortest cricket format.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 22

“Abhishek Sharma needs as many balls for a fifty as I did to get off the mark”: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar spoke to Abhishek Sharma after the young batter scored 84 runs off 35 balls during the first T20I between India and New Zealand in Nagpur on Wednesday, January 22.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / January 22

Gujarat Giants pacer Titas Sadhu ruled out for the remainder of WPL 2026, replacement announced

Gujarat Giants (GG) have suffered a significant setback in the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after pace bowler Titas Sadhu was ruled out of the tournament due to injury.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 22

IND vs NZ 2026: 'Don't have to be consistent' - R Ashwin's stunning take on Suryakumar Yadav after 1st T20I

Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the 32-run knock played by Suryakumar Yadav in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur on Wednesday, January 21, will give the Indian skipper a lot of confidence going forward.

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