Cricket News Live: India squad for U19 World Cup out, WPL 2026 promo released

Cricket News Live: Want to be updated on what’s happening in and around cricket circle? Well, you are the right place as InsideSport takes you out on a journey with latest cricket news stories today. The hype for the Ashes is continuing, with a low-scoring thriller on the cards at the MCG. Meanwhile, the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) is bagging in all the headlines ever since Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma made themselves available and dominated the first two games. It remains to be seen if they’ll kit up once more in the domestic tournament.

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Cricket News Live: Vaibhav Suryavanshi to lead in SA

27/12/2025 20:19

With Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra both out with wrist injuries, Vaibhav Suryavanshi will lead the side in South Africa for the three-match series before the U19 World Cup. Ayush and Vihaan will report to the BCCI CoE for injuries and will join the team for the U-19 World Cup.

Squad for SA tour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (C), Aaron George (VC), Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan, Yuvraj Gohil, Rahul Kumar

Cricket News Live: India squad for U19 World Cup out

27/12/2025 20:19

Ayush Mhatre will lead India's charge at the ICC U19 World Cup.

Ayush Mhatre (C), Vihaan Malhotra (VC), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Aaron George, Vedant Trivedi, Abhigyan Kundu (wk), Harvansh Singh (wk), R.S. Ambrish, Kanishk Chouhan, Khilan A. Patel, Mohamed Enaan, Henil Patel, D. Deepesh, Kishan Kumar Singh, Udhav Mohan.

Lastly, UPW

27/12/2025 19:04

UP Warriorz: Shweta Sehrawat (Retained 50 Lakh), Deepti Sharma (RTM 3.2 Cr), Sophie Ecclestone (RTM 85 Lakh), Meg Lanning (1.9 Cr), Phoebe Litchfield (1.2 Cr), Kiran Navgire (RTM 60 Lakh), Harleen Deol (50 Lakh), Kranti Goud (RTM 50 Lakh), Asha Sobhana (1.1 Crore), Deandra Dottin (80 Lakh), Shikha Pandey (2.4 Crore), Shipra Giri (10 Lakh), Simran Shaikh (10 Lakh), Tara Norris (10 Lakh), Chloe Tryon (30 Lakh), Suman Meena (10 Lakh), G Trisha (10 Lakh), Pratika Rawal (50 Lakh)

Gujarat could be the dark horses

27/12/2025 18:55

Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner (Retained 3.5 Cr), Beth Mooney (Retained 2.5 Cr), Sophie Devine (2 Cr), Renuka Singh (60 Lakh), Bharti Fulmali (RTM 70 Lakh), Titas Sadhu (30 Lakh), Kashvee Gautam (RTM 65 Lakh), Kanika Ahuja (30 Lakh), Tanuja Kanwar (45 Lakh), Georgia Wareham (1 Cr), Anushka Sharma (45 Lakh), Happy Kumari (10 Lakh), Kim Garth (50 Lakh), Yastika Bhatia (50 Lakh), Shivani Singh (10 Lakh), Danni Wyatt-Hodge (50 Lakh), Rajeshwari Gayakwad (40 Lakh), Ayushi Soni (30 Lakh)

RCB - 2024 winners

27/12/2025 18:47

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana (Retained 3.5 Cr), Richa Ghosh (Retained 2.75 Cr), Ellyse Perry (Retained 2 Cr), Shreyanka Patil (Retained 60 Lakh), Georgia Voll (60 Lakh), Nadine de Klerk (65 Lakh), Radha Yadav (65 Lakh), Lauren Bell (90 Lakh), Linsey Smith (30 Lakh), Prema Rawat (RTM 20 Lakh), Arundathi Reddy (75 Lakh), Pooja Vastrakar (85 Lakh), Grace Harris (75 Lakh), Gautami Naik (10 Lakh), Prathyoosha Kumar (10 Lakh), D Hemalatha (30 Lakh)

DC finalists material again

27/12/2025 18:33

Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues (Retained 2.2 Cr), Shafali Verma (Retained 2.2 Cr), Annabel Sutherland (Retained 2.2 Cr), Marizanne Kapp (Retained 2.2 Cr), Niki Prasad (Retained 50 Lakh), Laura Wolvaardt (1.1 Cr), Chinelle Henry (1.3 Cr), Sree Charani (1.3 Cr), Sneh Rana (50 Lakh), Lizelee Lee (30 Lakh), Deeya Yadav (10 Lakh), Taniyaa Bhatia (30 Lakh), Mamatha Madiwala (10 Lakh), Nandani Sharma (20 Lakh), Lucy Hamilton (10 Lakh), Minnu Mani (40 Lakh)

WPL full squads

27/12/2025 18:24

Let us see how all the squads have shaped up

Mumbai Indians: Nat Sciver-Brunt (Retained 3.5 Cr), Harmanpreet Kaur (Retained 2.5 Cr), Hayley Mathews (Retained 1.75 Cr), Amanjot Kaur (Retained 1 Cr), G Kamalini (Retained 50 Lakh), Amelia Kerr (3 Cr), Shabnim Ismail (60 Lakh), Sanskriti Gupta (20 Lakh), Sajeevan Sajana (75 Lakh), Rahila Firdous (10 Lakh), Nicola Carey (30 Lakh), Poonam Khemnar (10 Lakh), Triveni Vasistha (20 Lakh), Nalla Reddy (10 Lakh), Saika Ishaque (30 Lakh), Milly Illingworth (10 Lakh)

WPL 2026 from Jan 9

27/12/2025 18:08

Let us also talk a bit about the WPL 2026 as well. It starts from JAN 9, and the only big change in leadership has been from DC, with Jemimah Rodrigues being named the skipper. Before that, Star Sports has released the promo.

Every ball carries a story of grit in silence, glory in celebration, and feelings that refuse to stay hidden.
This isn’t just cricket. It’s KHEL EMOTION KA. ❤️🔥#WPL2026 #TATAWPL Starts FRI, JAN 9, 6:30 PM pic.twitter.com/KqLrNR7i2n
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) December 27, 2025

Injury concerns for Shaheen?

27/12/2025 17:47

Goes out of park

Shaheen Afridi left the ground in some discomfort, hoping for a quick recovery🤞#BBL15 pic.twitter.com/lVjPqPBbIE
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) December 27, 2025

Big loss to Cricket Australia?

27/12/2025 17:30

2-day Test not great for Tests

Cricket Australia likely to face a financial loss of 60.59cr INR due to early finish of the Boxing Day Test match. (Sky Sports). pic.twitter.com/bSk1tZwa2i
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 27, 2025

Shaheen Afridi injured in BBL

27/12/2025 17:17

Shahid Afridi wasn't able to complete his quota of overs Brisbane Heat in the 13th match of the BBL 2025-26 season.

Shaheen Afridi in the 4th match of the BBL:

Overs - 3
Runs - 26
Wickets - 0
Economy - 8.66

- Couldn’t complete his spell due to injury. pic.twitter.com/9dlR2k5hK4
— Sheri. (@CallMeSheri1_) December 27, 2025

Ashwin watching SA20 with interest

27/12/2025 17:11

High scoring game in Cape Town yesterday, to a slow start in Highveldt today.#SA20 pic.twitter.com/sXdYKlt5bK
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) December 27, 2025

WTC 2025-27 Points Table

27/12/2025 16:56

Here are the updated WTC 2025-27 overall standings after the conclusion of the 4th Test between Australia and England at the MCG! 🏏#WTC #WorldTestChampionship #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/fX8sjbPslz
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 27, 2025

Steve Smith loses first Ashes match as captain

27/12/2025 16:43

Steve Smith’s winning streak against England comes to an end!#SteveSmith #AUSvsENG #CricketAustralia #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ksGs53gy54
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 27, 2025

VHT 2025-26

27/12/2025 16:19

The third round of the VHT is scheduled to take place on December 29, and all eyes will be on a select few. The list includes Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Devdutt Padikkal and Ishan Kishan.

Delhi players have some fun during VHT

27/12/2025 15:52

Nitish Rana's birthday celebration 🎂#NitishRana #RishabhPant #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/E00G7EdRzb
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 27, 2025

Everyone wants a piece of Kohli

27/12/2025 15:41

Everyone taking a picture with King Kohli during Vijay Hazare Trophy. 🐐

- KOHLI, THE FAVOURITE FOR ALL. pic.twitter.com/4pYkswzZVa
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 27, 2025

Rohit Sharma gets plaudits

27/12/2025 15:32

"Rohit Sharma is my favourite player and my idol. I was in Rohit bhai's room yesterday for a couple of hours. He advised me that I should back my natural game & suggested a few things which helped me a lot," Mumbai's wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore credits Rohit Sharma after winning POTM award against Uttarakhand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

IND vs NZ ODI squad: Ishan Kishan in fray as well

27/12/2025 15:20

This southpaw batter seems to be making amends in his career now. He was a regular some time back, was ousted, but is scoring truckload runs in domestic cricket.

IND vs NZ ODI squad: Chance for Shami?

27/12/2025 15:10

Should Mohammed Shami, who hasn't played for Team India since March, be given a spot in the squad for NZ ODIs?

IND vs NZ ODI squad: Will Shreyas Iyer be fit?

27/12/2025 14:55

There is also a possibility that Shreyas Iyer might still not be fully fit. If that happens, there could be more changes for sure.

IND vs NZ ODI squad: Should Padikkal be included?

27/12/2025 14:46

The Karnataka batter has been in some sensational form. He has struck to back-to-back tons in VHT and warrants a spot in the ODI team. He averages 83 in LIST A.

IND vs NZ live

27/12/2025 14:37

The Vijay Hazare Trophy is on at the moment and there have been a few strong performances. So, will a few fresh names get a place in the side?

IND vs NZ live

27/12/2025 14:30

While the squad for the T20 World Cup and the NZ T20I series has been annouced, the ODI squad could be out by next week. SO, who should be in?

Cricket News Live: Updated WTC Table

27/12/2025 14:07

With Australia enduring their first defeat of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle, here is the updated table:

England rekindle their #WTC27 campaign with a win at the MCG 👊

More on where each team stands ➡️ https://t.co/IDs8LuwMrB pic.twitter.com/4yY4GnUYS4
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: Sad news from BPL

27/12/2025 13:47

Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki has passed away, as per The Daily Star. He was attending the team's pre-match practice session when he collapsed at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. While he was given CPR on the field and was rushed to a nearby hospital, he was pronounced dead. Zaki was part of the Bangladesh coaching panel that won the U19 World Cup.

27/12/2025 13:33

No Englishman has hit the winning runs since Chris Broad in 1986 in an Ashes Test win.

Leg byes to finish means.....Stuart Broad's dad Chris is still the last Englishman to hit the winning runs in an Ashes Test in Australia. That was 1986.
— Rory Dollard (@thervd) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: Gill to play VHT

27/12/2025 13:17

Shubman Gill wil return to the field following a foot injury for Punjab in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. As per a Sportstar report, Gill will play two matches on January 3 and 6 against Sikkim and Goa before joining the India squad for IND vs NZ ODIs.

“He will join the team in Jaipur around January 1 for those two games. While he is interested in playing the final group league fixture against Mumbai as well, it will all depend on the BCCI’s scheduling for the camps ahead of the home series against New Zealand,” a PCA source told Sportstar.

Cricket News Live: More of KKR for SRK?

27/12/2025 13:12

More control for Shah Rukh Khan at KKR? As per reports in Bengali daily Sangbad Pratidin, Khan will take over the shares of Mehta Group as they have been planning to sell their stakes in KKR.

🚨📰| Shah Rukh Khan is set to buy the part of shares Mehta Group is planning to sell of Kolkata Knight Riders.

(Sangbad Pratidin) pic.twitter.com/PAaewylQWB
— KnightRidersXtra (@KKR_Xtra) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: Steve Smith speaks!

27/12/2025 13:03

"Tricky one. Quick game. If we'd managed that extra 50 or 60, we probably would've been right in the contest at the end. When you see 36 wickets fall in two days, that probably tells you it did a bit more than intended."

Cricket News Live: Ben Stokes speaks!

27/12/2025 13:03

"It's been a massive effort from everyone, and to come out on the right side of the result feels really special. It means a lot. The way we went out today was exactly the right way to chase it down, you can't allow good bowlers to land it in dangerous areas. I thought we were courageous in the way we operated."

27/12/2025 12:55

Australia remain on top despite the loss in Boxing Day Test. England are 7th, one spot behind India at 6th.

Cricket News Live: Ali Tareen back in PSL?

27/12/2025 12:53

Ali Tareen, the former Multan Sultans owner, will again bid for a new franchise in the Pakistan Super League. Tareen pulled out from Sultans after a fallout with the Pakistan Cricket Board. As per reports, PCB will take over Multan Sultans for the upcoming PSL 2026.

🚨 Tareen Group will enter the bidding process for the new PSL franchises. [Saleem Khaliq] pic.twitter.com/sbWDu2Xr1l
— Salman. (@TsMeSalman) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: Stuart Broad is estatic

27/12/2025 12:33

Stuart Broad, who faced major flak after his comments of 'Australia has their worst team in last 15 years', is elated to see his former mates win a Test in Australia!

PURE JOY FROM STUART BROAD. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/rIVxEaekSX
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: 3-1!

27/12/2025 12:19

A morale win for Ben Stokes and company in Melbourne!!

A much-needed victory for England as they beat Australia by 4️⃣ wickets in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG! 🏏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿#BenStokes #TheAshes #AUSvENG #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/YSUdqdFdNJ
— InsideSport (@InsideSportIND) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: England win!!

27/12/2025 11:57

For the first time since January 2011, England have won a Test match in Australia. Despite losing the Ashes, England have done themselves a favour to win a historic Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). A Boxing day Test!
Bowlers set it up, bundling down AUS for 152 and 132 in the two innings!

Cricket News Live: Shreyas Iyer injury update

27/12/2025 11:11

Shreyas Iyer has started training in nets. But can he comeback in ODIs vs New Zealand?

Cricket News Live: Rishabh Pant celebrates Nitish Rana's birthday

27/12/2025 10:46

Delhi teammates Nitish Rana and Rishabh Pant celebrate the former's birthday!! Rahul Tewatia also joins the party in Bengaluru, where Delhi played their first two Vijay Hazare Trophy matches.

Rishabh Pant is celebrating Nitish Rana’s birthday, and Rahul Tewatia is there with them too. Such a cute video 🥹❤️
Rishabh Pant and Nitish Rana have the best and most underrated bond.
Happy Birthday, Nitish Rana 🎂 pic.twitter.com/oYtjZM8pE2
— PANT NATION (@spideypant_) December 26, 2025

Cricket News Live: Ashes Mania

27/12/2025 10:01

Zak Crawley and Jacob Bethell go into Tea break as England need less than 100 runs with 8 wickets in hand.

An exciting final session awaits with both Australia and England in with a chance to win at the MCG 🙌#WTC27 | #AUSvENG 📝: https://t.co/SEp6T1bevk pic.twitter.com/QhqZey6lBa
— ICC (@ICC) December 27, 2025

Cricket News Live: Ashes Boxing Day Test

27/12/2025 09:22

With just over five sessions completed, the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England has seen as many as 31 wickets fallen. Almost unprecedented this.

England have been set a target of 175 runs in the fourth innings. But it is only Day 2 and we will get a result today surely. This may not be good for Test cricket and stakeholders, it is certainly entertaining for fans.

Ben Duckett heads back to pavilion after a quick-fire 34.

Cricket News Live: Great gesture from Virat Kohli

27/12/2025 08:42

Vishal Jayswal, who dismissed Virat Kohli in Vijay Hazare Trophy yesterday, receives a signed match ball from the man himself. He took 4/42 with his masterful left arm spin.

Vishal Jayswal, who got Kohli’s wicket today, wrote on IG: from watching him dominate world cricket to sharing the same field. 😭🙏

Also Kohli didn’t disappoint, he signed the match ball for him.

This is what Kohli has earned,man. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/FOf30tdr4S
— Kohlistic🔥 (@Kohlistic18) December 26, 2025

Cricket news Live: Steve Smith moves up

27/12/2025 08:28

Steve Smith is playing a lone warrior innings in the third innings of the Boxing Day Test. While Australia are in a trouble, Smith has marked another record for him.

Most runs for Australia against England in Tests

5028 - Don Bradman

3549 - STEVE SMITH

3548 - Allan Border
3200 - Steve Waugh

2660 - Clem Hill

2619 - Greg Chappell

Daily Cricket News: MS Dhoni meets Salman Khan

27/12/2025 08:17

MS Dhoni and famous actor Salman Khan share a great camaraderie together and the duo was captured together in the latter's 60th birthday party. Salman celebrates his birthday today, December 27.