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Indian Premier League (IPL)

The Indian Premier League is the world’s premier T20 competition — combining elite international talent, high-pressure fixtures, and season-defining squad strategies.

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Latest IPL News

Shubman Gill Breaks Silence After IPL 2026 Final Heartbreak, Sends Emotional Message To Gujarat Titans Fans

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Shubman Gill Breaks Silence After IPL 2026 Final Heartbreak, Sends Emotional Message To Gujarat Titans Fans

June 2, 2026

Shubman Gill admitted Gujarat Titans’ IPL 2026 final defeat to RCB “hurts deeply” as the skipper thanked fans and vowed the franchise would return…

WATCH | Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Premanand Maharaj In Vrindavan After RCB’s IPL 2026 Triumph

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WATCH | Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Premanand Maharaj In Vrindavan After RCB’s IPL 2026 Triumph

June 2, 2026

Fresh off Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s IPL 2026 title-winning campaign, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj’s ashram in Vrindavan to…

Lalit Modi Defends IPL Creation, Questions BCCI Control Over League’s Vision

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Lalit Modi Defends IPL Creation, Questions BCCI Control Over League’s Vision

June 2, 2026

Lalit Modi reflected on the creation of the IPL, defended his vision behind the league, and expressed regret over not securing a permanent governance role…

BCCI Plans Major IPL Schedule Shift Amid Heat and Rain Concerns | Reports

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BCCI Plans Major IPL Schedule Shift Amid Heat and Rain Concerns | Reports

June 2, 2026

BCCI may shift the IPL schedule to mid-March and conclude the tournament by mid-May to avoid heat and rain disruptions. The BCCI is considering an earlier…

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RCB Captain Rajat Patidar Left Awestruck by 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

June 2, 2026

Rajat Patidar called 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi the standout player of IPL 2026 after his 776-run season for Rajasthan Royals. Royal Challengers…

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Tim David Suspended, Admits Offence After Throwing Ice Pack Towards Umpire

June 1, 2026

BCCI suspended RCB batter Tim David for 1 match after he threw an ice pack towards umpire Nitin Menon during the IPL 2026 final. Royal Challengers…

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‘Most Important Cricketer Ever?’ Stuart Broad’s Huge Praise for Virat Kohli

June 1, 2026

Stuart Broad praised Virat Kohli after RCB’s IPL 2026 title win, calling him one of cricket’s most important players ever. Former England fast bowler…

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‘Too Many Coaches in LSG?’ Sunil Gavaskar Weighs In on Rishabh Pant’s Comments

June 1, 2026

Sunil Gavaskar reacted strongly to Rishabh Pant’s comments about “too many voices” in the LSG dressing room after IPL 2026. Former India captain Sunil…

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WATCH | Virat Kohli’s Heartwarming Gesture With Krunal Pandya’s Son Goes Viral

June 1, 2026

Virat Kohli shared a touching moment with Krunal Pandya’s son after RCB’s IPL 2026 title-winning victory over Gujarat Titans, creating one of the most…

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BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia Backs Vaibhav Sooryavanshi For India Debut After IPL 2026 Heroics

June 1, 2026

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia hailed Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL 2026 campaign and pledged the board’s support in helping the teenage prodigy…

Cricket World Cup News

— Latest news from the Cricket World Cup —

ICC T20 World Cup 2028: Host City Selection Begins for Australia and New Zealand

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ICC T20 World Cup 2028: Host City Selection Begins for Australia and New Zealand

March 25, 2026

ICC has begun selecting host cities for the 2028 T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, with venues to be finalised by the end of 2026. The…

Abhishek Sharma Reveals ‘Bat Request’ to Shubman Gill After T20 World Cup 2026 Ducks

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Abhishek Sharma Reveals ‘Bat Request’ to Shubman Gill After T20 World Cup 2026 Ducks

March 21, 2026

Abhishek Sharma revealed he asked Shubman Gill for his bat after three ducks in the T20 World Cup 2026. Star Indian batter Abhishek Sharma opened up about…

Sanju Samson Reflects On His ‘Selfless’ Nature After T20 World Cup 2026 Heroics

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Sanju Samson Reflects On His ‘Selfless’ Nature After T20 World Cup 2026 Heroics

March 18, 2026

Sanju Samson shines in T20 World Cup 2026 with a team-first approach under new leadership, now set to begin a fresh IPL journey with Chennai Super Kings.…

BCB Orders New Inquiry Into Bangladesh’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Absence

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BCB Orders New Inquiry Into Bangladesh’s ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Absence

March 18, 2026

Bangladesh orders a fresh probe into its ICC T20 World Cup absence, with Aminul Haque focusing on possible sports diplomacy failures and BCB election…

Rahul Dravid Praises Sanju Samson For Outstanding T20 World Cup 2026

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Rahul Dravid Praises Sanju Samson For Outstanding T20 World Cup 2026

March 15, 2026

Rahul Dravid praised Sanju Samson after his brilliant T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, in which he won the Player of the Tournament with three 80-plus scores.…

Pakistan Cricket Board Denies Reports of PKR 5 Million Fine on Players

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Pakistan Cricket Board Denies Reports of PKR 5 Million Fine on Players

March 15, 2026

Pakistan Cricket Board has denied reports of fines on Pakistan players after the 2026 T20 World Cup exit but confirmed discussions on a new…

Sanju Samson Opens Up on Missing T20 World Cup Centuries

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Sanju Samson Opens Up on Missing T20 World Cup Centuries

March 15, 2026

Sanju Samson scored 321 runs in five innings in the T20 World Cup and explained his mindset about personal milestones and focusing on the team’s success.…

Michael Vaughan Calls South Africa ‘Stupidest Team’ of T20 World Cup

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Michael Vaughan Calls South Africa ‘Stupidest Team’ of T20 World Cup

March 13, 2026

Michael Vaughan called South Africa the “stupidest team” of the T20 World Cup after their nine-wicket win over West Indies in the Super 8 stage helped…

Women’s Cricket

Women’s cricket coverage featuring global news, player stories, and tournament analysis — from international fixtures to domestic leagues.

Women’s Premier League (WPL) · Women’s Cricket World Cup · Women’s Cricket News

Latest Women’s Cricket News

ICC Reschedules Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 to February Window

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ICC Reschedules Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 to February Window

June 2, 2026

ICC has shifted the Women’s Champions Trophy 2027 from June-July to February, creating a clash with New Zealand’s Australia tour. The ICC announced major…

Smriti Mandhana Sends Strong Women’s T20 World Cup Warning After Australia Series Win

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Smriti Mandhana Sends Strong Women’s T20 World Cup Warning After Australia Series Win

May 23, 2026

Smriti Mandhana said India are “really hungry” ahead of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup after their recent World Cup triumph and T20I series success in…

Gaby Lewis Named Captain as Ireland Reveal 15-Player T20 World Cup Squad

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Gaby Lewis Named Captain as Ireland Reveal 15-Player T20 World Cup Squad

May 20, 2026

Ireland Women announced their 15-member squad for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with Gaby Lewis leading the side. Ireland women’s national cricket…

Fatima Sana To Lead As Pakistan Announce Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

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Fatima Sana To Lead As Pakistan Announce Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Squad

May 16, 2026

Pakistan have retained Fatima Sana as captain for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, with five players preparing for their maiden appearance at the…

Editor’s Note

From WicketWatcher’s Editor-in-Chief — monthly reflections on cricket’s people, passion, and enduring rhythm.

From the Editor — Women’s Cricket & WPL | WicketWatcher

January 28, 2026

As women’s cricket enters a defining phase with the start of the Women’s Premier League, WicketWatcher expands its coverage to follow the women’s game with the same editorial depth and long-term perspective as all major cricket formats.

Read the full note →: From the Editor — Women’s Cricket & WPL | WicketWatcher

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Cricket News Today

Sairaj Bahutule Joins Team India As Spin-Bowling Coach Ahead Of Afghanistan Test

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Sairaj Bahutule Joins Team India As Spin-Bowling Coach Ahead Of Afghanistan Test

June 2, 2026

Former India leg-spinner Sairaj Bahutule has been appointed Team India’s new spin-bowling coach and will begin his tenure with the upcoming one-off Test…

Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya to Undergo Fitness Test Ahead of Afghanistan Series

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Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya to Undergo Fitness Test Ahead of Afghanistan Series

June 2, 2026

Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are both set to undergo fitness test ahead of India’s white-ball series against Afghanistan. India all-rounder Hardik…

ICC Suspends Cricket Canada Membership Amid Corruption Concerns

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ICC Suspends Cricket Canada Membership Amid Corruption Concerns

June 1, 2026

ICC suspended Cricket Canada with immediate effect over serious governance breaches while allowing players and teams to continue competing. The…

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer Added To India’s Asian Games 2026 Probables

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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Shreyas Iyer Added To India’s Asian Games 2026 Probables

May 30, 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s sensational IPL 2026 campaign has reportedly earned him a place in India’s 30-man Asian Games 2026 probable list, while T20I…

Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out Of Pakistan ODIs As Australia Name Cooper Connolly Replacement

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Mitchell Marsh Ruled Out Of Pakistan ODIs As Australia Name Cooper Connolly Replacement

May 28, 2026

Australia have suffered a big blow before the Pakistan ODI series after Mitchell Marsh was ruled out with an ankle injury, with Cooper Connolly named as…

WCL Season 3 Announced: India-Pakistan Match, AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh Set For Return In October 2026

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WCL Season 3 Announced: India-Pakistan Match, AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh Set For Return In October 2026

May 28, 2026

The World Championship of Legends will return in October 2026 with seven iconic national sides and several legendary cricketers set to headline Season 3.…

Brendon McCullum Reveals England’s New Test Cricket Plan Ahead Of New Zealand Series

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Brendon McCullum Reveals England’s New Test Cricket Plan Ahead Of New Zealand Series

May 28, 2026

Brendon McCullum has promised a more refined and balanced approach to England’s aggressive Test cricket philosophy ahead of the home series against New…

Cricket West Indies Announce Full 2026 Home Schedule Against Sri Lanka, New Zealand And Pakistan

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Cricket West Indies Announce Full 2026 Home Schedule Against Sri Lanka, New Zealand And Pakistan

May 28, 2026

Cricket West Indies unveiled the full 2026 home schedule featuring Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Pakistan, with two major Test series included in the ICC…

From the Editor

For us, cricket has always been more than a sport. It’s a way of living, a language, and a bond that connects generations. At WicketWatcher, we aim to capture that rhythm with our own stories. Stories that blend insight, heritage, and honesty. Each day, our writers try to look beyond the headlines to find what truly matters. The people behind it, the moments, and the craft behind the game.

As Editor-in-Chief, I believe great journalism begins with respect for the reader and the game itself. We publish with purpose, not noise. We strive to be offering context, reflection, and the kind of coverage that keeps cricket’s spirit alive. Thank you for joining us on this journey.

Tomas J., Editor-in-Chief

Inside WicketWatcher

How WicketWatcher Tells Cricket’s Stories

Inside WicketWatcher began in a way that most cricket stories do. Without any strategy meetings or business plans. Just a group of people with long discussions about every detail of the game. Long and sometimes intense discussions through late nights, across continents, both before and during games. We often drifted into arguments about Test selections, IPL tactics, or why a particular batter’s footwork looked different in the last innings. We soon realised that those conversations shouldn’t stay private. They deserved a home of like minded cricket fans. And that home became WicketWatcher — an independent global cricket news site. We are very proud of the journey so far which is built from genuine passion, steady editorial craft, and a belief that cricket news deserves more depth than the typical scroll-and-forget headline.

We’re not a corporation, and we don’t pretend to be.
WicketWatcher is driven by a small team of cricket-obsessed writers, analysts, editors, and lifelong fans. Some of us played club cricket until the body said no. Others fell in love with the game through late-night World Cup matches. But also by listening to older relatives explain the logic of a field, often setting they themselves only half understood. Different stories, different backgrounds — but the same attachment to cricket’s details.

That connection to detail is what defines our use and our cricket newsroom.

Cricket news may travel fast, but the game itself is full of slow-burning drama. As you know, a quiet middle session in Test cricket can be more revealing than a 220-run T20 slugfest. In addition, a small conversation between overs can tell you more about a captain’s mindset than a press conference. A debutant’s nervous first boundary in Karachi can matter just as much as a superstar’s hundred in Mumbai. These are the moments we try to catch, shape, and deliver with clarity.

Our day starts with international cricket. Whatever part of the world happens to be awake first. Some mornings bring a tense Ashes session. Some afternoons revolve around IPL team news or PSL squad rumours. Some evenings turn into deep reads about World Cup matchups or the rise of a new T20 talent. Cricket moves in cycles, but it also surprises constantly, and we move with it.

WicketWatcher covers the sport across formats:
Test cricket with its long arcs and emotional patience,
ODI cricket with its shifting rhythms,
and T20 cricket where a single over can feel like a story of its own.

Our global coverage includes the IPL, BBL, PSL, The Ashes, the Cricket World Cup, and the growing landscape of women’s cricket. A part of the game we consider essential, not optional. Along the way, we also try to spotlight associate nations and grassroots cricket. Cricket’s heart doesn’t beat in only one region; it’s a global language spoken in schoolyards, academies, club grounds, and big arenas alike.

We write the way we talk about cricket among ourselves: with curiosity, honesty, and the kind of stubbornness that makes the best cricket debates fun. Our editorial stance is as simple. Respect the game, question what matters, and never publish something we wouldn’t stand behind. Some days that means short match alerts. Other days it means longer stories about strategy, psychology, or heritage.

Our Editor-in-Chief works with cricket enthusiasts from different cricket regions. This bring us on-the-ground perspectives from press boxes, training sessions, and stadiums. Their experience adds weight to our reporting, helping us to combine breaking cricket news with thoughtful analysis. For us, that blend in — immediate updates + deeper context. This is what we aim to give readers every day.

We take Independency seriously: experience, expertise, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness. Not as technical jargon, but as a principle. Cricket fans are sharp. They can tell the difference between recycled information and real insight. When we publish cricket analysis or commentary, it comes from genuine observation and verified sources. When we cover sensitive stories, we always prioritise accuracy and transparency. Trust is built article by article, and we treat that responsibility seriously.

But WicketWatcher isn’t only about the present. We care about the past — the rivalries, eras, and players who shaped cricket’s identity. We believe heritage matters. There is value in remembering the calm grace of Test legends, the chaos of old ODI classics, or the evolution of T20 cricket from experiment to global phenomenon. We try to blend modern cricket storytelling with a tone that nods toward the sport’s history — elegant, structured, and crafted with intention.

As we see it, cricket has always been a conversation between generations. One person remembers Kapil Dev’s brilliance. Another remembers Dhoni’s calm, Ponting’s precision, Lara’s artistry, or Meg Lanning’s tactical mastery. Somewhere a young fan is watching their first IPL match and forming their own future memories. WicketWatcher exists in that intersection. Between what cricket was, what it is, and what it’s becoming.

If you’re a reader who wants fast cricket news, you’ll find it here. If you want global cricket coverage with real context, it’s here too. If you want analysis, heritage, or deep cricket storytelling, that’s what we’re built for.

WicketWatcher isn’t trying to be the loudest cricket site.
We’re trying to be the most thoughtful. A place where real cricket fans who truly love the sport feel at home.

WicketWatcher — global cricket stories, told with heritage, insight, and a human editorial hand.