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Vadodara and Mumbai to Host WPL 2027 from January 14 to February 7

The fifth Women's Premier League will be played from January 14 to February 7, 2027, the BCCI announced on November 4, 2026.
Vadodara and Mumbai will host the 22-match tournament, with 11 matches scheduled in each city.
The opening match on January 14 in Vadodara will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Mumbai Indians.
The Vadodara leg will run from January 14 to 24, before the tournament moves to Mumbai on January 26.
Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium at the Cricket Club of India will host the second leg, including the Eliminator on February 5 and the final on February 7.

Harsh Dubey's 14 Wickets Power Vidarbha to Innings Win Over Madhya Pradesh

Vidarbha defeated Madhya Pradesh by an innings and 20 runs in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur, completing the win inside three days.
Harsh Dubey returned match figures of 14 for 90, taking 9 for 53 in Madhya Pradesh's first innings and 5 for 37 in the second.
Dubey's 9 for 53 was the first nine-wicket innings haul by a Vidarbha bowler in the Ranji Trophy, surpassing Arun Ogiral's 8 for 39 against Madhya Pradesh in 1967-68.
Vidarbha made 334 for 9 in reply to Madhya Pradesh's 209, with Akshay Wadkar scoring 100 before retiring hurt and Nachiket Bhute making 97.
Wadkar and Bhute added 175 runs for the seventh wicket after Vidarbha had slipped to 87 for 6.

Virat Kohli Takes Diving Slip Catch to Remove Nathan Smith, Celebrates with Bow and Arrow Pose

Virat Kohli took a low diving catch at second slip to dismiss Nathan Smith in the 29th over of the first India-New Zealand ODI at Eden Park, Auckland, on November 4, 2026.
The catch came off Anshul Kamboj's bowling after Smith edged a full delivery outside off stump; Kohli dived to his right and held the ball just above the ground.
Smith's dismissal left New Zealand at 115/7, according to the match report.
Kohli followed the catch with a 'Bow and Arrow' celebration that drew attention in the match coverage.
Earlier, Rohit Sharma helped create another New Zealand wicket by collecting Daryl Mitchell's nudge at mid-wicket; KL Rahul completed the run-out behind the stumps.

IPL 2027 Retention Deadline Extended to November 17, Mini-Auction Date Unchanged

The BCCI extended the deadline for all 10 IPL franchises to submit their player retention and release lists from November 15 to November 17, 2026.
The extension was communicated to franchises on November 2 and is understood to be linked to the India-New Zealand fifth ODI scheduled for November 15.
The IPL 2027 mini-auction remains scheduled for December 16 in Goa.
Player registration for the auction opened on November 2 and is scheduled to close on November 23.
Franchises have until December 1 to submit the list of players they wish to bid for; the final auction register and player-set order are scheduled for December 3.

Did you know? Facts about Cricket

The WPL 2027 final is scheduled for February 7, one week before the inaugural ICC Women's Champions Trophy begins in India on February 14. Read the story →
The 2027 season is the fifth edition of the WPL, which began in 2023. Read the story →
Brabourne Stadium and Vadodara's Kotambi Stadium are also among the venues announced for the ICC Women's Champions Trophy 2027. Read the story →
Dubey became the 30th bowler to take nine or more wickets in a Ranji Trophy innings, according to Wisden's record cited in match coverage. Read the story →
Only one Madhya Pradesh wicket in the first innings did not fall to Dubey: Nachiket Bhute dismissed one batter for 46 runs. Read the story →
Vidarbha's fourth outright win in four matches extended its unbeaten start to the Elite Group A campaign. Read the story →
Kohli was stationed at second slip when he took the catch, rather than in the outfield. Read the story →
The wicket was Anshul Kamboj's breakthrough in the middle overs, with Kohli completing the chance close to the ground. Read the story →
The 'Bow and Arrow' pose was the celebration reported after the catch, distinct from Kohli's more familiar animated fist-pumping reactions. Read the story →
Rohit Sharma's contribution to Daryl Mitchell's run-out came six overs before Kohli's catch, in the 22nd over. Read the story →
The retention deadline was moved by exactly two days, while the auction date and venue were left unchanged. Read the story →
The India-New Zealand match that coincides with the original deadline is the fifth and final ODI of their series, scheduled at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Read the story →

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Vadodara and Mumbai to Host WPL 2027 from January 14 to February 7

The BCCI has announced that Vadodara and Mumbai will host the fifth Women's Premier League from January 14 to February 7, 2027. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Mumbai Indians in the opener, with 22 matches split between the two cities.

Harsh Dubey's 14 Wickets Power Vidarbha to Innings Win Over Madhya Pradesh

Harsh Dubey took 14 wickets and Parth Rekhade claimed five in the second innings as Vidarbha beat Madhya Pradesh by an innings and 20 runs in Nagpur to record a fourth straight Ranji Trophy win.

Virat Kohli Takes Diving Slip Catch to Remove Nathan Smith, Celebrates with Bow and Arrow Pose

Virat Kohli produced a sharp low catch at second slip to dismiss Nathan Smith in India's first ODI against New Zealand in Auckland. The catch off Anshul Kamboj reduced New Zealand to 115/7 and was followed by Kohli's 'Bow and Arrow' celebration.

IPL 2027 Retention Deadline Extended to November 17, Mini-Auction Date Unchanged

The BCCI has given all 10 IPL franchises two extra days to submit their retention and release lists, moving the deadline to November 17. The mini-auction remains scheduled for December 16 in Goa.

Sarfaraz Khan Returns to Ranji Grind After India A Snub, Scores 55 for Mumbai

Sarfaraz Khan responded to his omission from India's A squad for the New Zealand series by returning to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, scoring 55 against Railways and speaking candidly about selection, motivation and his daily routine.

India Have Won Two ODI Series in New Zealand: A Look Back Before 2026 Tour

India have won only two of their 10 ODI series in New Zealand, in 2008/09 and 2018/19. Ahead of the five-match 2026 tour, the overall head-to-head favours India, but New Zealand hold a clear home advantage.

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Virat Kohli's 74 Powers India to Five-Wicket DLS Win Over New Zealand in Auckland

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Pradosh Paul’s 208 Powers Tamil Nadu to 571 as Ranji Trophy Round 4 Day 2 Sees Big Totals

Tamil Nadu declared at 571/7 against Chandigarh after Pradosh Ranjan Paul's 208, while Punjab, Gujarat and Karnataka also posted imposing totals on Day 2 of Ranji Trophy Round 4. Several second-innings battles continued across Elite and Plate Group fixtures.

Hardik Pandya to Play Domestic Cricket Before India Return, Shubman Gill Says

India captain Shubman Gill says Hardik Pandya is expected to play domestic cricket before returning to the national side. The all-rounder has been sidelined since the IPL and is recovering at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Virat Kohli Closes in on Sachin Tendulkar’s New Zealand ODI Run Record

Virat Kohli needs 139 more runs to surpass Sachin Tendulkar as India's leading run-scorer in ODIs played in New Zealand. Kohli has 514 runs from 11 matches ahead of the five-match series beginning in Auckland on November 4.

Devon Conway Ruled Out of First India ODI After Concussion; Tim Seifert Set to Step In

New Zealand opener Devon Conway will miss the first ODI against India after suffering a concussion in a training collision with Matt Henry at Eden Park. Tim Seifert is set to replace him for the November 4 series opener, while Henry remains under monitoring.

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Ranji Trophy 2026–27 – Round 4 - Day 2 | Live Updates & Scores

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