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India’s tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to September 2026, BCB confirms

India’s tour of Bangladesh rescheduled to September 2026, BCB confirms

India were to tour Bangladesh in 2025, but the tour was called off due to the diplomatic standoff between the two nations. The series has now been rescheduled to September 2026. New Delhi: India's tour to Bangladesh has been rescheduled to September 2026, the Bangladesh Cricket Board confirmed, as quoted by Cricbuzz.ย  India were to tour Bangladesh in 2025, but that tour was called off by more than 12 months. That came amidst strained relations between the two countries.ย  However, the series has now been rescheduled, as the BCB has announced its home season schedule, during which it will host…
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39-year-old ex-captain makes cut as Zimbabwe announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

39-year-old ex-captain makes cut as Zimbabwe announce squad for T20 World Cup 2026

Zimbabwe have been placed in Group B with Australia, Sri Lanka, Ireland and Oman. Zimbabwe had missed out on playing in the 2024 edition as they failed to finish in the top two of the T20 World Cup qualifiers. New Delhi: Zimbabwe have named their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 with 39-year-old former skipper Graeme Cremer making the cut.ย  Sikandar Raza will be leading the 15-member squad that features a blend of experience with some youth, too. One of the most exciting talents is the 22-year-old batter Brian Bennett, who has just one single-digit score in his…
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Is Rishabh Pant’s place in India’s ODI squad under threat? Check candidates who can replace him for New Zealand series

Is Rishabh Pant’s place in India’s ODI squad under threat? Check candidates who can replace him for New Zealand series

Rishabh Pant has not played an ODI since August 2024, but his place as the second wicket-keeper in India's ODI squad is under threat with several candidates emerging fast. India are set to announce their squad for the ODI series against New Zealand. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to announce India's squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand on January 3. There might not be major changes to the squad that recently won the ODI series against South Africa at home. But there is a likelihood of a couple…
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At least seven killed as Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen

At least seven killed as Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen

The move pushed out forces affiliated with the Saudi-backed National Shield Forces, a group aligned with the coalition in fighting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. Riyadh: At least seven people were killed as Saudi-led airstrikes hit UAE-backed separatist camps in Yemen The development comes as a Saudi-led operation attempts to take over camps of the Southern Transitional Council, or STC, in the governorate of Haramout that borders Saudi Arabia. Tensions between Saudi Arabia and the UAE rose after the STC moved last month into Yemen's governorates of Hadramout and Mahra and seized an oil-rich region. The move pushed out forces…
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Questioning Mamdani’s locus standi of commenting on India’s internal matters, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also cautioned the New York City Mayor against such efforts.

Questioning Mamdani’s locus standi of commenting on India’s internal matters, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also cautioned the New York City Mayor against such efforts.

ย BJP on Fridayย  slammed New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani while accusing him of "interfering" in India's internal matter by writing a note for jailed activist Umar Khalid. The party has asserted that India will not tolerate any such effort. ย  Questioning Mamdani's locus standi of commenting on India's internal matters, BJP national spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia also cautioned the New York City Mayor against such efforts, asserting, "If India's sovereignty is challenged, 140 crore Indians will stand united under the Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership." People of India have "complete faith" in the country's judiciary, he added. ย  Reacting sharply,…
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Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet raise voice, foreigners join in appeal to FIFA to ‘save Indian football’

Sunil Chhetri, Gurpreet raise voice, foreigners join in appeal to FIFA to ‘save Indian football’

India icon Sunil Chhetri and other star footballers have asked FIFA to intervene and save Indian football amidst the uncertainty over the Indian Super League. The ISL was put on hold in July 2025 due to the non-renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA) New Delhi: India legend Sunil Chhetri and star players Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Sandesh Jhingan led the way as footballers raised their voice to save Indian football amidst the uncertainty over the Indian Super League.ย  The ISL was put on hold in July due to the uncertainty over the renewal of the Master Rights Agreement (MRA)…
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‘No one is going to watch T20 World Cup 2026’: Ravi Ashwin gives warning to ICC

‘No one is going to watch T20 World Cup 2026’: Ravi Ashwin gives warning to ICC

India will look to defend their T20 World Cup title in the upcoming edition at home and in Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin feels that the T20 World Cup 2026 will not be watched by anyone. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has warned the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the T20 World Cup 2026 will fail to garner viewership due to the continuous scheduling of the global tournaments one after the other. Ashwin, who played for India from 2010 to 2024, highlighted how the scheduling of India's matches in the T20 World Cup will 'pull'…
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Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Mexico, tremors felt across region

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Mexico, tremors felt across region

Earthquake of 6.3 magnitude hits Mexico :Even as a comprehensive damage assessment was pending, initial reports indicated the tremors were strong enough to impact high-rises and historic districts, highlighting the capitalโ€™s vulnerability. Mexico City: An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the southern Mexican state of Guerrero on Friday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said. The earthquakeโ€™s epicentre was near the town of San Marcos in the southern state of Guerrero near the Pacific coast resort of Acapulco, according to Mexico's national seismological agency. The…
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India to play additional T20Is during their Test tour to Sri Lanka to help cyclone-hit regions: Report

India to play additional T20Is during their Test tour to Sri Lanka to help cyclone-hit regions: Report

India are set to tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series later in August. They will now also reportedly play additional T20Is in Sri Lanka in support of relief and recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. New Delhi: India will reportedly play additional T20I matches in Sri Lanka during their Test tour to the island nation later this year in August. This comes as a goodwill gesture of support for relief and recovery efforts following Cyclone Ditwah. The development was confirmed by Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Shammi Silva, who stated that the extra matches will be played when India tourย the…
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