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In the opening U-19 ODI at Benoni, South Africa won the toss and chose to field against India, who elected to bat first. The spotlight is on 14-year-old prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who is captaining the Indian side at an young age. Cricket fans are eager to see how Suryavanshi leads the team and handles the […]
Shreyas Iyer will play for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Himachal Pradesh on January 6. He is recovering from a spleen injury suffered in Australia. His participation in India’s ODI series vs New Zealand from January 11 depends on completing fitness tests. Iyer has been training at BCCI’s Centre of Excellence.
Sydney Police have increased security for the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, starting January 4, in the wake of the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach. Armed officers will patrol the stadium throughout the match to ensure spectator safety. Authorities emphasized that these heightened measures aim to prevent any untoward incidents.
BCCI asked KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman for IPL 2026, forcing the franchise to seek a replacement. Three possible options are Richard Gleeson, a strong death bowler; Afghanistan left-armer Fazalhaq Farooqi; and former KKR pacer Spencer Johnson. All went unsold at auction and could fill the gap after his sudden exit from the squad officially.
India Under-19 begin a three-match Youth ODI series against South Africa today in Benoni. Captain Vaibhav Suryavanshi leads as India aim to rebound after Asia Cup defeat. Ayush Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra miss out injured. The first match starts 1:30 pm IST, streaming on JioHotstar. Young squad eyes confidence before Under-19 World Cup.
Jallikattu events have kicked off in Pudukottai, Tamil Nadu, ahead of the Makar Sankranti festival, but the celebration turned tragic as at least 12 participants were injured, with four in critical condition. The victims were rushed to Pudukkottai Govt Hospital for treatment. Around 300 youth took part in the first Jallikattu of the Sankranti season.
The BCCI has asked Kolkata Knight Riders to release Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman ahead of IPL 2026 amid strained India-Bangladesh ties. KKR had bought him for ₹9.20 crore. BCCI allows a replacement if needed. The move follows concerns over recent violence in Bangladesh and India’s focus on minority safety, said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia.
MI Emirates booked a place in the ILT20 final after defeating Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 7 wickets in the 2nd semi-final. Batting first, ADKR managed 120 for 8. MI Emirates comfortably chased the target in 16.1 overs. Tom Banton starred with a fluent 63, while Shakib Al Hasan added 38. MI Emirates will meet […]
The BCB announced a six-match limited-overs series against India: three ODIs and three T20Is, starting September 1. India arrives August 28. Political uncertainty in Bangladesh casts doubt over the tour, which was postponed last year due to scheduling issues. Fans await confirmation amid tense circumstances and hopes of a smooth series.
India is set to host a lineup of ICC tournaments in 2026, offering a big boost to world cricket in the country. The calendar includes the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in February and March, and the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup scheduled for June. Hosting two global events in one year highlights India’s growing […]
Union External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar issued strong remarks on Pakistan, stating that friendly ties are impossible with a neighbor that has long supported terrorism. He emphasized India’s right to defend itself against hostile actions. Jaishankar highlighted that decades of fostering terrorism make positive ties unattainable with Pakistan.
Former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie opened up about his resignation as Pakistan’s Test team head coach in 2024. He revealed that the Pakistan Cricket Board dismissed his assistant coach without informing him, among several other incidents. Gillespie described these actions as humiliating and cited them as reasons behind his decision to step down.
Dutch coach Sjoerd Marijne is reappointed as chief of the Indian women’s hockey team. He will be supported by Matias Vila (analytical coach) and Wayne Lombard (scientific advisor). Marijne returns with fresh energy to prepare the team for the Women’s World Cup Qualifiers in Hyderabad from March 8–14.
Army’s Western Command celebrated New Year’s Eve by honoring senior veterans with a special tea party. Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar engaged with ex-servicemen, sharing updates on enhancements at Command Hospital and CSD shopping facilities. He expressed pride in serving those who defended the nation, emphasizing the army’s commitment to the welfare.
England named a 12-player squad for the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney from January 4. Shoaib Bashir and Matthew Potts are new inclusions, while Gus Atkinson is injured. Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja will retire after this match. England looks to continue their winning form and challenge Australia in the series finale.