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Mitchell Starc joins historic list featuring Kapil Dev, Ian Botham after Australia’s dominant Ashes win

Mitchell Starc joins historic list featuring Kapil Dev, Ian Botham after Australia’s dominant Ashes win

Mitchell Starc has added another remarkable chapter to his legendary career after a dominant performance in Australia’s 2025-26 Ashes series. The Australian

Kevin Pietersen News / CricketGully / January 9

Kevin Pietersen Recommends THIS IPL-Winning Coach as McCullum Successor

England's heavy 4-1 defeat by Australia in the Ashes series has reopened discussion about the current leadership of the team, featuring former England batter Kevin Pietersen's call for a rethinking of the coaching role, potentially for Andy Flower.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 9

‘Three stooges’: Geoffrey Boycott identifies the key figures behind England’s disastrous 4-1 Ashes defeat

In his latest scathing column for The Telegraph on January 9, 2026, England legend Geoffrey Boycott delivered a blistering post-mortem following the conclusion of the Ashes 2025-26 series.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 9

Jacqueline Fernandez, Harnaaz Sandhu and Honey Singh Ignite WPL 2026 with High-Energy Performances

The WPL 2026 got off to a glittering start at DY Patil Stadium, with the opening ceremony lighting up the venue before the action moved to the pitch. As the league’s fourth edition began, the spotlight first belonged to the performers, who set the mood with a vibrant showcase.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 9

Virat Kohli playfully mocks Arshdeep Singh’s run-up during India training session

Former Indian captain Virat Kohli was in a jovial mood during India’s training session on Friday, January 9, in Vadodara, where he was seen humorously mimicking left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh’s running style.

Virat Kohli News / CricketGully / January 9

Virat Kohli plays beautiful shot in the nets ahead of IND vs NZ 2026 1st ODI

During a net session, star batter Virat Kohli from India showed an impressive shot when the Blue Men were getting ready for the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 9

SL vs PAK 2nd T20I abandoned due to rain

The second T20I between Sri Lanka and Pakistan was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to rain on January 9 at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 9

Watch: Prithvi Shaw drops a cute post featuring his love interest Akriti Agarwal ahead of IPL 2026

Prithvi Shaw, the dynamic Indian opener, has captured hearts off the field with a heartwarming social media post alongside his girlfriend Akriti Agarwal, just as anticipation builds for IPL 2026.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 9

Watch: Dream start for Lauren Bell at RCB as Amelia Kerr becomes first wicket of WPL 2026

The fourth season of the Women’s Premier League 2026 ignited with a high-stakes clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Navi Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women 2nd T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between GG-W vs UPW-W T20 match?

After a change in squad and leadership, UP Warriorz Women is gearing up to face the Gujarat Giants Women in the second match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 9

WPL 2026: ‘We do our own coffee’ - Lauren Bell reveals RCB’s unique ‘Coffee Club’ secret

The new season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) got underway with defending champions Mumbai Indians Women (MI W) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB W) in the opening match on Friday, January 9, and the excitement levels were sky-high.

Cricket News / Crictoday / January 9

Mumbai Indians post 154/6 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of WPL 2026

Mumbai Indians Women, the defending champions of WPL, posted 154/6 in their first match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women. The WPL 2026 started on an exciting note as MI, despite struggling, managed to post a competitive total on January 9.

Yashasvi Jaiswal News / Cricket Times / January 9

Former opener explains how Yashasvi Jaiswal can become a three-format player for Team India

Becoming a three-format regular for India cricket team is one of the toughest challenges in modern-day cricket, given the intense competition and the ever-evolving demands of each format.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

Watch: Video of a dog attempting to bite Shreyas at airport goes viral ahead of IND vs NZ 2026

An airport clip of a dog attempting to bite Shreyas Iyer has circulated widely just before the India vs. New Zealand ODI opener. The game is scheduled for Sunday, January 11, at Vadodara.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

Travis Head and Cameron Green to Miss Remainder of BBL 2025–26 Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

With the 15th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL) kicking off in Australia, the excitement is building as the tournament approaches its crucial stages.

Cricket News / Cricket Times / January 9

WPL 2026: Here’s why Hayley Matthews is not playing today’s MI-W vs RCB-W match

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 officially launched today, January 9, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai with a high-stakes encounter between two heavyweights.

Cricket News / CricTracker / January 9

T20 World Cup 2026: Ireland announce squad for marquee event, Paul Stirling to lead

Ireland have announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, set to be held in India and Sri Lanka. The team’s highest run-getter Paul Stirling in the T20I format will lead the side, with wicketkeeper-batter Lorcan Tucker appointed as vice-captain.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

Why WPL 2026 is Still Not Played in Home-and-Away Format

The WPL's fourth season kicked off with a bang, on January 9 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / January 9

WPL 2026: Here’s why Hayley Matthews is not playing today’s MI-W vs RCB-W match

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 officially launched today, January 9, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai with a high-stakes encounter between two heavyweights.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

Why Hayley Matthews Missed MI’s WPL 2026 Opener vs RCB

Two times and defending Women's Premier League (WPL) winners Mumbai Indians began its campaign against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on the 9th of December, 2026, at the DY Patil Stadium.

Cricket News / Women Cricket / January 9

Watch: WPL 2026 opening ceremony turns electric as Yo Yo Honey Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Harnaaz Sandhu steal the show

The fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 officially kicked off on January 9, 2026 , with a breathtaking opening ceremony at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

Cricket News / CricketGully / January 9

Who is Sanskriti Gupta? MI Women Spinner Set for WPL 2026 Opener

The decision taken by Mumbai Indians to retain young off-spinner Sanskriti Gupta at the WPL 2026 mega auction has generated fresh interest among fans, especially with the tournament opener on the horizon where MI Women squares off against RCB Women at the DY Patil Stadium.

Ben Stokes News / HITC / January 9
Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ‘lie’ get trashed by England legend amid disastrous Ashes defeat

Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes ‘lie’ get trashed by England legend amid disastrous Ashes defeat

England legend Geoffrey Boycott has launched a fierce attack on Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes after the men’s cricket team suffered a disastrous 4-1 Ashes defeat in Australia.

Mitchell Starc News / CricTracker / January 9

‘Putting on baggy green is incentive enough’ - Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Fresh after a standout performance in Australia’s 4-1 Ashes series win, Australia’s premium fast bowler Mitchell Starc has said that Test retirement is not on his mind.

Cricket News / Guerilla Cricket / January 9

SACA Announces Fixture Schedule for 2026 Season

SACA (The South Asian Cricket Academy) is today delighted to announce its full fixture list for the 2026 season, which will see the Academy play competitive fixtures against no less than 16 of the 18 Professional County Clubs this year.

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