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Bangladesh’s refusal to play T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India has escalated into a political controversy, fueled by Pakistan’s support. Despite ICC clearing security concerns, the Bangladesh Cricket Board appears pressured by its government. The standoff politicizes sport, risks financial penalties, and highlights the challenges of hosting tournaments.
Rajasthan High Court granted interim protection to cricketer Yash Dayal in a rape case. The case involves allegations of repeated sexual assault of a 17-year-old in Jaipur in 2023. This follows a second FIR filed in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Dayal plays for IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru and has applied for anticipatory bail.
India’s T20I coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav have asked Abhishek Sharma to follow Rohit Sharma’s style. Abhishek said he feels pressure but enjoys attacking from the powerplay like Rohit. He practices against bowlers similar to opponents to prepare for the T20 World Cup. He will play the second T20I in Raipur.
India are likely to face Pakistan in the Super Six stage of the U19 World Cup 2026 on February 1. India have qualified from Group B and will top the group unless they lose heavily to New Zealand. Pakistan finished second in Group C, making the high-voltage clash almost certain barring a major upset.
India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah marks 10 years in international cricket, debuting against Australia on January 23, 2016. He shared a heartfelt social media post with highlights, including his first wicket, T20 World Cup 2024 win, and victory parades. He thanked God and family for their support throughout his journey.
Team India will play their second T20 match against New Zealand today at Raipur. Surya Kumar Yadav will lead the India squad, and Kuldeep Yadav is likely to replace Axar Patel, as he was injured in the first match. The match starts at 7.00 pm, and fans can watch through Jio Hotstar and the Star […]
New Zealand fast bowler Adam Milne has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury picked up during the SA20 league. New Zealand Cricket named Kyle Jamieson as his replacement. Coach Rob Walter expressed disappointment over Milne’s injury but praised Jamieson’s readiness and experience for the upcoming tournament.
David Warner has signed a one-year extension with Sydney Thunder after a strong BBL season. Despite the team finishing last, Warner shone with 433 runs, two centuries and a high strike rate. He said fan support inspired him to stay and believes he can help Thunder return stronger next season. The club praised his leadership.
India may change their playing XI for the second T20I against New Zealand after Axar Patel injured his finger in the first match. Kuldeep Yadav is likely to replace him, with Harshit Rana also an option. The team may avoid risking Axar ahead of future tournaments. Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan will aim to improve […]
The Bangladesh Cricket Board refuses to play T20 World Cup matches in India, citing security concerns, despite ICC rejecting a venue change to Sri Lanka. Officials warn player safety is non-negotiable. With the tournament starting February 7, Bangladesh may be replaced by Scotland, highlighting rising tensions between the BCB and ICC over venue safety.
Shubman Gill struggled in his Ranji Trophy return for Punjab, scoring a two-ball duck against Saurashtra as his team slipped to 73/4. Opener Prabhsimran Singh made 44. Meanwhile, Sarfaraz Khan starred for Mumbai, scoring an aggressive 86 against Hyderabad, helping his team reach 204/3 by Tea on Day 1 and dominate the match.
The Supreme Court rejected a plea to stop Prasar Bharati from calling BCCI’s cricket team “Team India.” The bench said the petition was a waste of court time. It noted that the team represents India internationally, and referring to it as “Team India” by Doordarshan or AIR is appropriate, despite BCCI being private.
New Zealand’s Daryl Mitchell overtook Kohli to become the top ODI batter after back-to-back centuries against India. Kohli slipped to second with 795 points. Ibrahim Zadran moved to third. Mitchell’s performances helped New Zealand win the series, while other players, including Glenn Phillips and Bracewell, climbed the batting and bowling rankings.
India will look to make a strong comeback against New Zealand in the first T20I at Nagpur after losing the ODI series. The VCA Stadium pitch is batter-friendly and usually produces high-scoring matches. Fast bowlers may get some bounce early, but batting becomes easier later. Teams prefer bowling first, and a score above 180 is […]
Team India will play their first T20 match against New Zealand today at Nagpur. Surya Kumar Yadav will lead the India squad and said that Ishan Kishan will play at the Number 3 position. India is aiming to win the series ahead of the T20 WC. The match starts at 7.00 pm, and fans can […]