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ICC Chair Jay Shah will meet BCCI officials in Vadodara to address Bangladesh’s reluctance to travel to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh demands man-to-man security for all members, citing national pride, while ICC seeks a solution preserving tournament integrity. Vadodara: ICC Chair Jay Shah is preparing for crucial discussions with BCCI officials on Sunday in Vadodara to address the growing standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board regarding the T20 World Cup 2026. Shah will meet on the sidelines of the first India vs New Zealand ODI, where he is present as a special invitee of the Baroda Cricket…

Jemimah Rodrigues became the youngest-ever WPL captain at 25 for Delhi Capitals. On her debut, she won the toss and chose to bowl first vs Mumbai Indians at DY Patil. After the toss, she revealed to be excited to take over the leadership role. Navi Mumbai: Delhi Capitals have appointed Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League, marking a leadership shift ahead of the new cycle. Co-owner Parth Jindal highlighted the need for a fresh beginning and emphasised the value of having an Indian player lead the side, a vision that paved the way for Jemimah’s…

Meg Lanning moved to second on the WPL all-time run list after scoring 30 vs Gujarat Giants, taking her tally to 982. She overtook Ellyse Perry, who opted out of the WPL 2026. Nat Sciver-Brunt remains the leading run-scorer. Navi Mumbai: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning added another milestone to her WPL career by moving past former Australia teammate Ellyse Perry on the tournament’s all-time run-scorers list. Her 30 off 27 balls against Gujarat Giants took her aggregate to 982 runs, placing her second overall. Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt continues to lead the chart with 1031 runs, while Perry now…

Anushka Sharma impressed on her WPL debut, scoring 44 off 30 for Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz. The 22-year-old MP all-rounder, bought for INR 45 lakh, showcased composure and form, stitching a 103-run partnership with captain Ash Gardner. Navi Mumbai: Anushka Sharma wreaked havoc in her Women’s Premier League debut against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Having enormous success for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and also for India C, Gujarat Giants bought her for INR 45 lakhs in the WPL auction. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, too, were interested in her service, but Gujarat eventually…

Shubman Gill addressed his exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, saying he respects the selectors’ decision and believes destiny will guide his career. He wished the T20 team success ahead of the tournament. Vadodara: Shubman Gill failed to retain his spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026 after a series of low scores in the format. He was under immense scrutiny for his performance but the team management was expected to back the opener, given that the 26-year-old was also a key member of the leadership group. However, the selectors made a bold decision,…

Neeraj Chopra and coach Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their one-season partnership. Despite mixed results, the stint included Chopra’s first 90m throw. Chopra will now guide his own training ahead of the 2027 World Championship and 2028 Olympics. New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has brought an end to his short but high-profile coaching association with Czech legend Jan Zelezny, concluding a partnership that lasted just one competitive season. The decision was confirmed through a joint statement issued by both athlete and coach, underlining mutual respect rather than disappointment or discord. The collaboration carried enormous symbolic weight. Zelezny, widely…