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Amid rising tensions between India and Bangladesh, reports indicate that all Bangladesh cricket players may be barred from participating in the 19th season of the IPL 2026. The ban comes as a precautionary measure, reflecting ongoing political sensitivities, and could impact team compositions and the league’s overall dynamics if confirmed by the authorities.
Star tennis player Venus Williams will make history at the 2026 Australian Open as the oldest player in the main draw, surpassing Kimiko Date. A seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, Venus last played the tournament in 2021. She will prepare at Auckland and Hobart events before the Open, aiming to add to her multiple doubles […]
Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli is closing in on three significant landmarks heading into 2026. He requires 339 more runs to enter the elite 9,000-run club in the IPL. In ODIs, Kohli needs 443 runs to complete 15,000, becoming only the second batter after Sachin Tendulkar. He is also chasing the second-highest run tally in […]
India batter Shubman Gill called 2025 a landmark year for his career in a latest social media post. His statement comes amid disappointment after being left out of the T20 World Cup squad, to be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka from Febr 7 to March 8. Selectors felt his recent T20 performances failed […]
Englishman Nicholas Lee will become the new strength and conditioning coach of the India women’s cricket team after the WPL 2026, which runs January 9 to February 5. Lee has coached Gulf Giants, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh cricket teams. He aims to improve player fitness ahead of India’s multi-format series against Australia starting February 15.
Australia’s Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the Sydney Test in the Ashes series. The 39-year-old has played 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs with 16 centuries. Khawaja said he wants to leave on his own terms, with family by his side, and thanked coach Andrew McDonald for supporting him until the end.
The BCCI is set to announce India’s squad tomorrow for the ODI series against New Zealand starting January 11. Gill is likely to return after missing the South Africa series due to injury. Shami and Sarfaraz may also rejoin the team following good domestic performances. Hardik’s availability for the series remains uncertain.
Jammu and Kashmir cricketer Furqan Bhat displayed a Palestinian flag on his helmet during a JK Champions League match, prompting police summons. Authorities will also question the league organiser and ground provider. The incident comes amid global protests for Palestine and ongoing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, with India supporting a two-state solution.
Former Team India captain MS Dhoni welcomed the New Year in Thailand along with his wife Sakshi and daughter Ziva. A family photograph from the vacation has gone viral on social media, drawing warm New Year wishes from fans worldwide. As celebrations continue, cricket lovers are also eagerly anticipating Dhoni’s return to action in the […]
Zimbabwe T20 captain Sikandar Raza is mourning the loss of his 13-year-old younger brother, Mohammed Mehdi, who passed away after a prolonged battle with a rare genetic blood disorder, hemophilia. The Zimbabwe Cricket Board confirmed the sad news on its social media accounts, extending condolences to Raza during this difficult time, highlighting impact of it.
In 2026, Team India is set to play 6 ODI series, with stars Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will feature in at least 18 ODIs. This could rise to 21 if tournaments like the Bangla series and Asia Cup are included. Unlike earlier years when they were rested against smaller teams, the absence of other […]
Team India’s 2026 cricket calendar is packed with action. India will face New Zealand in January, followed by the T20 World Cup in February-March. May-June features 3 ODIs vs Afghanistan, while July vs England. August includes 2 Tests against Sri Lanka. It continues with series against Afghanistan, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka through […]
Australia have unveiled their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026, set to be played in India and Sri Lanka from February 7 to March 8. Mitchell Marsh will lead a power-packed side featuring Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head, Marcus Stoinis and Adam Zampa, blending experience with dynamic all-round strength for subcontinent conditions.
World football body FIFA has added three Indians, including a woman, to its 2026 referees list. Rachana Kamani from Gujarat joins the women referees list, while Ashwin Kumar of Puducherry and Aditya Purkayastha from Delhi feature among men. AIFF said Kumar and Purkayastha completed the AFC academy in Kuala Lumpur, while Rachana is undergoing training […]
Star batter Rohit Sharma is on the brink of a key milestone in List A cricket. Needing just 87 runs in the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand, Rohit could reach 14,000 runs, becoming only the 5th Indian batter to do so. He would join legends Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly, and Rahul […]