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Scott Edwards will captain a reshaped Netherlands squad at the 2026 T20 World Cup, with multiple returns including senior allrounders and several omissions from the Bangladesh T20I series, as the team prepares for Group A clashes across Asia. New Delhi: Netherlands have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026, slated to be played in India and Sri Lanka. Scott Edwards will once again lead the team in the mega tournament, but this time, the squad looks very different from previous years. They have reshaped following recent games as several key cricketers are missing from the squad,…

Xabi Alonso has left Real Madrid by mutual consent with immediate effect, the club confirmed. Madrid praised the former midfielder’s legacy and values, and announced Alvaro Arbeloa, previously in charge of Castilla, as the new first-team head coach. Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid have officially confirmed the departure of Xabi Alonso as first-team head coach, bringing his tenure to an end by mutual consent. The decision was announced by the club through a formal statement, marking the conclusion of Alonso’s time on the bench after a period defined by transition and heightened scrutiny. The club emphasised that the separation was amicable…

Grace Harris’ 85 off 40 balls powered Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a nine-wicket win over UP Warriorz in WPL 2026, with Smriti Mandhana unbeaten 47. UP struggled with bat and ball, leaving them winless after two matches. Navi Mumbai: Grace Harris delivered a commanding performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a dominant nine-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League 2026. Her 85 off 40 balls propelled RCB past a target of 144 with 47 balls to spare, marking the team’s largest margin of victory in the tournament so far. Smriti Mandhana supported the effort with an…

The ICC is unlikely to accept Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India after an independent security assessment rated the threat level as low. ICC sources said no direct risks were identified and expressed confidence in existing security plans. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has signalled that Bangladesh’s request to move its T20 World Cup matches out of India is unlikely to be approved, following a detailed security review that assessed the overall threat level as low. The tournament is scheduled to begin on February 7, with Bangladesh set to play four league matches…

Real Madrid remain divided after their Supercopa final loss to Barcelona. While the board backs Xabi Alonso and downplays the defeat amid injuries, internal voices question the team’s direction. The club stays calm, avoids January signings, and focuses on managing injuries. Madrid (Spain): Real Madrid are once again at a crossroads following their Supercopa de Espana final loss to Barcelona, a result that has reopened internal debates about direction, standards and expectations at the club. The 3-2 defeat marked another painful chapter in a growing list of Clasico setbacks, reinforcing Barcelona’s recent dominance in both marquee clashes and finals. Inside…

Devdutt Padikkal has registered another huge record in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26 during Karnataka's quarterfinal clash against Mumbai. Padikkal scored an unbeaten 81 as the defending champions defeated Mumbai by 54 runs (VJD method). New Delhi: Karnataka star batter Devdutt Padikkal has etched his name into the history books as he has registered yet another massive milestone in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025/26.  Padikkal has been in insane form in the domestic premier 50-over tournament, and he carried his Midas touch with his sixth fifty-plus score out of eight innings in the tournament.  The star batter hit an…

Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi snapped at a reporter after being asked about Mustafizur Rahman’s IPL controversy, distancing himself from the issue. The incident comes amid BCB’s security concerns over the T20 World Cup in India. Dhaka: A tense exchange unfolded at a Bangladesh Premier League media interaction when Afghanistan veteran Mohammad Nabi reacted angrily to a question linking him to an unrelated Indian Premier League controversy. The moment came after Noakhali Express’ match against Dhaka Capitals, where Nabi is currently featuring alongside his teenage son Hassan Eisakhil. The reporter’s question focused on the ongoing debate surrounding Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman…