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Harmanpreet Kaur, Renuka Singh Rested For India Women's ODIs Against Ireland, Smriti Mandhana To Lead

Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and pacer Renuka Singh Thakur have been rested for India women's three-match home ODI series against Ireland, the BCCI announced on Monday. Opener Smriti Mandhana will lead the side in the series, beginning on January 10 at Rajkot, in the absence of Harmanpreet. Harmanpreet had suffered a knee injury during the home series against the West Indies last month, forcing her to sit out of the last two T20Is before returning to play three ODIs. Before that, the 35-year-old had sustained a neck injury during the match against Pakistan in the Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai in October last year.

Provinces focus turns to Europe after weekend off

The Irish provinces return to action in Europe after a rare New Year's weekend off.

Abhishek Bachchan Joins Forces With ICC-Sanctioned European T20 Premier League As Co-Owner

The European T20 Premier League (ETPL), a privately-owned franchise tournament in partnership with three member cricket nations - Ireland, Scotland and the Netherlands - has taken a significant leap forward with renowned actor, entrepreneur, and sports enthusiast Abhishek Bachchan investing in the property as a co-owner. The ETPL, which has been sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC), is set to get underway from July 15th - August 3rd, 2025, and will feature the best of talent from the three nations rubbing shoulders with world-class players from across the world in true European style. Abhishek Bachchan's addition adds substantial global appeal and stature to the league.