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ICC Unveils Full Schedule for U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the complete fixture list for the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026, which will be jointly hosted by Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6, 2026. The event will feature 16 teams competing in 41 matches, culminating in the final at the Harare Sports Club on February 6. The tournament will open with three exciting clashes: India vs USA, Zimbabwe vs Scotland, and a landmark moment as Tanzania makes its maiden U19 World Cup appearance against the West Indies. Matches will be staged across five venues — Harare Sports Club, Takashinga Sports Club, Queens Sports Club (Zimbabwe), and Namibia Cricket Ground along with HP Oval (Namibia). Adopting the familiar structure, the competition will begin with four groups of four teams, progressing to the Super Six, followed by the semi-finals and the title match. Reigning champions Australia will commence their title defence against Ireland on January 16 in Windhoek. A highly anticipated face-off between traditional rivals India and Bangladesh is scheduled for January 17 in Bulawayo. Automatic qualification was granted to ten teams based on their 2024 World Cup showing, while hosts Zimbabwe and five regional qualifiers completed the lineup — a strong reflection of cricket’s expanding global footprint. Teams are expected to arrive on January 8, with warm-up games set between January 9 and 14. Group allocations are as follows: Group A: India, Bangladesh, USA, New Zealand Group B: Zimbabwe, Pakistan, England, Scotland Group C: Australia, Ireland, Japan, Sri Lanka Group D: Tanzania, West Indies, Afghanistan, South Africa Sharing his enthusiasm for the upcoming edition, ICC Chairman Jay Shah highlighted the tournament’s legacy in nurturing cricket’s biggest names — from Brian Lara and Sanath Jayasuriya to Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson, Steve Smith, and Shubman Gill. He noted that the 2026 tournament promises to provide young talents with a platform that mirrors the pressures of top-tier international cricket. Shah also celebrated Tanzania’s debut, calling it a sign of the sport’s increasing global reach, and extended his best wishes to all participating teams. Key schedule highlights include: January 15: USA vs India (Bulawayo), Zimbabwe vs Scotland (Harare), Tanzania vs West Indies (Windhoek) January 16: Pakistan vs England (Harare), Australia vs Ireland (Windhoek), Afghanistan vs South Africa (Windhoek) January 17: India vs Bangladesh (Bulawayo), Japan vs Sri Lanka (Windhoek) February 6: Final (Harare Sports Club) The complete schedule spans from January 15 to February 6, featuring the group stage, Super Six matches, semi-finals, and the championship finale. Source: IANS

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BCCI Announces ₹51 Crore Reward as India Women Clinch Historic Maiden World Cup Title

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In a landmark chapter for Indian cricket, the national women’s team lifted their first-ever ICC Women’s World Cup trophy after a thrilling 52-run win over South Africa in the final at DY Patil Stadium on Sunday night. The triumph sparked jubilation across the nation, as BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia announced a ₹51 crore cash prize for the players and support staff, calling the victory a “monumental achievement that will redefine the future of women’s cricket in India.” IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal hailed the momentous feat, comparing it to India’s legendary 1983 men’s World Cup victory. “It’s a red-letter day for Indian women’s cricket. What the men accomplished in 1983, our women have mirrored today in Mumbai. This iconic win will inspire generations and elevate women’s cricket to new heights,” Dhumal told IANS. Batting first, India posted an impressive 298/7, anchored by Shafali Verma’s fluent 87, Deepti Sharma’s steady 58, and valuable cameos from Smriti Mandhana (45) and Richa Ghosh (34). The 100-run opening stand between Mandhana and Verma laid a solid foundation before South Africa pulled things back in the closing overs. Chasing 299, South Africa started strong with Tazmin Brits and Laura Wolvaardt adding fifty for the first wicket. However, a brilliant direct hit from Amanjot Kaur triggered a collapse. Rising pacer Sree Charani struck in her opening over, while Shafali Verma made further inroads, removing Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp in quick succession. The star of the show, Deepti Sharma, capped her all-round brilliance with a sensational five-wicket haul (5/39), dismantling South Africa’s middle order. Despite Wolvaardt’s valiant 101, the Proteas were bowled out for 246 in 45.3 overs, sealing India’s emphatic 52-run victory amid euphoric celebrations. As the Indian players embraced in tears and the tricolour waved proudly in the Mumbai night sky, this triumph marked more than just a championship win — it signaled the beginning of a golden era for Indian women’s cricket. Source: IANS

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Wasim Jaffer Set to Become Punjab Kings’ New Head Coach

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Former India opener Wasim Jaffer is set to take over as the head coach of Punjab Kings, succeeding Trevor Bayliss, whose two-year contract with the team has concluded. This appointment marks Jaffer’s return to the Mohali-based franchise ahead of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Jaffer’s association with Punjab Kings is not new. This will be his third stint with the franchise, having previously served as the batting coach from 2019 to 2021 before stepping down ahead of the IPL 2022 auction. Prior to his new role, he was released from his position as batting consultant before the IPL 2024 season. Jaffer, who played 31 Tests for India, faces a challenging task as the head coach of Punjab Kings. The team, one of the eight founding members of the IPL, has not reached the playoffs for ten consecutive seasons since their only appearance in the IPL final in 2014. In the IPL 2024, Punjab Kings finished ninth on the points table, securing only five wins. Despite recording the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket by chasing down 262 at Eden Gardens against Kolkata Knight Riders and defeating five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, the team struggled to maintain consistent performance. The injury to captain Shikhar Dhawan significantly impacted the team’s performance. It remains to be seen if the franchise will continue with Dhawan, who will turn 39 later this year.

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