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IND vs NZ 2026: Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer cleared to join squad for ODI series

IND vs NZ 2026: Indian vice-captain Shreyas Iyer cleared to join squad for ODI series

Indian ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been cleared to join India’s squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand. Iyer, who was named in India’s 15-member squad earlier this month subject to fitness clearance, has successfully demonstrated his readiness after featuring in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) 2025-26.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 8

Harmanpreet Kaur vs Ellyse Perry: Breaking Down Their WPL Stats Before 2026

India Women captain Harmanpreet Kaur comes back to cricket through WPL 2026, which is set to take place from January 9 to February 5. This tournament will be the fourth edition of the T20 competition.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 8

Indian cricketer dies after collapsing during match

Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram, K Lalremruata, who played for Mizoram, passed away after collapsing during a match on Wednesday. It shocked everyone in the state, with the cricket association cancelling all the scheduled matches.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 8

India vs NZ ODI: Pant, Iyer, Siraj and Fourth Player Still to Arrive in Vadodara

The Indian ODI Team, headed by Shubman Gill, has assembled in Vadodara for their first game against New Zealand on January 11, while India’s senior players Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli have arrived with the team and only four players remain to complete the squad.

Usman Khawaja News / CricketGully / January 8

No Perfect Ending, But Usman Khawaja Leaves Test Cricket With Gratitude

Usman Khawaja was asked what a dream farewell would be like before his 88th and last Test match. His response was very suggestive. The atmosphere made it again for his last moment of Test cricket to end unbeaten in a successful chase, but it did not happen that way.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 8

Tilak Varma Injury Hits India Before 2026 World Cup, Out of First 3 T20Is vs NZ

India’s middle-order stalwart, Tilak Varma, has unfortunately been sidelined for the first three T20Is in the upcoming five-match home series against New Zealand.

Vijay Hazare News / Cricfit / January 8

Delhi Finish League Stage On Top To Enter Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarterfinals

Delhi sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after finishing at the top of Group D, capping off a strong and consistent league campaign.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 8

New franchises Sialkot and Hyderabad bought for $12.75 million at PSL auction

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A real estate consortium and a U.S.-based aviation and healthcare conglomerate won the bids for two new Twenty20 franchises in the Pakistan Super League for $12.75 million on Thursday.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 8

Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, Match 1, WPL 2026, Who will win today MI-W vs RCB-W match?

MI-W vs RCB-W, Match 1, Cricket Tips: The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026) is all set to start. Mumbai Indians Women will put their title on the line against the other four opponents.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 8

IND vs NZ 2026: BCCI provides official update on Tilak Varma's injury as batter ruled out for three T20Is

India’s preparation for the upcoming T20I series against New Zealand has been dealt a setback, with middle-order batter Tilak Varma ruled out of the first three matches due to a groin injury.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 8

Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Squads: Players list and captains of all five teams

The wait is finally over! The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to light up the stage starting tomorrow, January 9, 2026. After a headline-grabbing Mega Auction in New Delhi last November, the five franchises have finalized their rosters, and the landscape of the league has shifted dramatically.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / CricketGully / January 8

How Jaiswal, Brook, and Ravindra Are Redefining Modern Red-Ball Cricket?

Test cricket has always been seen as the ultimate test of a batter’s patience, technique, and temperament. Traditionally, succeeding in the red-ball format meant knowing when to leave the ball, wearing down bowlers, and patiently waiting for mistakes.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / January 8

Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Squads: Players list and captains of all five teams

The wait is finally over! The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to light up the stage starting tomorrow, January 9, 2026. After a headline-grabbing Mega Auction in New Delhi last November, the five franchises have finalized their rosters, and the landscape of the league has shifted dramatically.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 8

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, 2nd T20I- Who will win today SL vs PAK match?

SL vs PAK, 2nd T20I, Cricket Tips: Pakistan had an easy win in the first game against Sri Lanka in Dambulla courtesy of an excellent bowling display. Shadab Khan became the Man of the Match on his return to the Pakistan national side.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 8

Big setback for India as star batter ruled out of New Zealand series

Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three matches in the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has given a statement on the batter’s injury.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 8

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Is Better Balanced But Face Selection Dilemmas, Says Anjum Chopra

ODI World Cup: Gujarat Giants (GG) appear more competitive heading into the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) season, but they need to solve dilemmas around their overseas players and opening combination, said former India captain Anjum Chopra.

Babar Azam News / Crictoday / January 8

Vaibhav Suryavanshi breaks Babar Azam’s record

Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been breaking records for one year. He has already scripted several milestones. Ahead of the U-19 World Cup, his form is a significant boost for India.

Cricket News / Cricketnmore / January 8

Tilak Varma Ruled Out Of First Three T20Is Against NZ After Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: India batter Tilak Varma has been ruled out of the first three T20Is against New Zealand after undergoing surgery for an abdominal issue in Rajkot, said the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday.

Mitchell Starc News / Cricket Times / January 8

Ashes 2025-26 : Alyssa Healy’s adorable reaction steals the limelight as Mitchell Starc bags Player of the Series in

Australia sealed the Ashes 2025-26 with a thrilling five-wicket victory over England in the 5th Test at Sydney Cricket Ground, clinching the series 4-1.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 8

Sri Lanka Appoint Former India Batting Coach Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has officially welcomed Vikram Rathour as the new batting coach for the men’s national team, just in time for the T20 World Cup 2026, which kicks off on February 7.

Virat Kohli News / Cricket Times / January 8

Does Virat Kohli’s INR 65,700 black cardigan’s ‘A’ stand for Anushka Sharma? Here’s the real story

As the Indian cricket team gears up for the high-stakes India vs New Zealand ODI series, the spotlight has shifted from the pitch to the arrivals terminal.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 8

WPL 2026 Opener Gets Bollywood and Music Boost with High-Profile Performances

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is all set to begin with a grand opening ceremony that blends cricket with top-tier entertainment in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket News / Cricfit / January 8

Steve Smith Raises Retirement Questions After Australia’s Dominant Ashes Win

Australia’s emphatic Ashes triumph has once again underlined the team’s dominance at home, but it has also sparked introspection from senior batter Steve Smith about how much longer his international journey may continue.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 8

WPL 2026: Match 1, MI W vs RCB W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WPL match between Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women?

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) in the opening match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 on Friday, January 9, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 8

Sanjay Manjrekar’s statement on Virat Kohli’s retirement irks his brother

Virat Kohli’s brother Vikas is active on social media, and he doesn’t hide his anger when the star batter is targeted by critics. He hit out at Sanjay

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