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Jan

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BCB hopes for ‘miracle’ on T20 World Cup row, board president to talk to government ‘one last time’

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam stated that he will talk to his government for 'one last time' and also hopes for a miracle from the ICC as their participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 hangs in the balance. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board president Aminul Islam is hoping for a miracle from the International Cricket Council over the team's participation in the T20 World Cup 2026 after. This comes as the ICC, during its meeting, told the BCB to inform its government that Bangladesh will be ousted from the tournament if it does not send the team…

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21

Jan

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India make light work of New Zealand with thumping win in first T20I in Nagpur

India registered a strong 48-run win against New Zealand in the first T20I of the five-match series. The Men in Blue had posted 238/7 batting first. New Delhi: India registered a thumping victory in the first T20I of their five-match series against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. The Men in Blue displayed a complete team performance with both batters and bowlers putting up brilliant performances in the team's huge win in Nagpur on Wednesday, January 21. Led by Abhishek Sharma, the hosts piled up a huge score of 238/7 as they punished the New Zealand bowlers.…

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21

Jan

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How many centuries Abhishek Sharma need to break Rohit Sharma’s national record of most T20I tons?

Abhishek Sharma needs four more T20I centuries to surpass Rohit Sharma’s national record of five tons. In red-hot form ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup, the young opener continues to impress with his aggressive approach at the top of the order. Nagpur: Abhishek Sharma has made a strong impact since breaking into international cricket, quickly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the shortest format. The young opener has been outstanding in T20Is, amassing 1,115 runs in 30 matches at an explosive strike rate of 188.02. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, his…

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21

Jan

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Why Axar Patel walked off field mid-way during his over in IND vs NZ 1st T20I? Check here

Axar Patel bowled 3.3 overs in India's defence of 238 against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur and picked one wicket before walking off the field. India won the first T20I by 48 runs. New Delhi: India were hit with a concern when star all-rounder Axar Patel walked off the field mid-way during his final over in the first T20I against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on Wednesday, January 21.  Axar returned to the Indian side after missing the ODI series against the Kiwis, as he looks to stay in the groove for…

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21

Jan

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Shivam Dube misses hat-trick chance vs New Zealand, who is only Indian player to do so in T20Is?

Shivam Dube had the opportunity to become the second Indian cricketer to claim a hat-trick in T20Is. India eventually won the match by 48 runs and Abhishek Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his heroic knock of 84 runs off 35 balls. Nagpur: In the final over of the first T20I against New Zealand, Shivam Dube struck twice in successive deliveries, dismissing Daryl Mitchell and Kristian Clarke. The all-rounder came close to completing a hat-trick, but Kyle Jamieson managed to see off the next ball, denying Dube a place in the record books. Had he succeeded, Dube…

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21

Jan

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Abhishek Sharma creates world record, shatters Andre Russell’s feat during IND vs NZ 1st T20I

Abhishek Sharma has created a huge record in T20 cricket during the first T20I between India and New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur. Sharma completed his 5000 runs in T20 cricket. New Delhi: India star batter Abhishek Sharma etched his name into the history books during the first T20I between India and New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur, on Wednesday, January 21.  Abhishek turned on his beast mode in the first clash in Nagpur. He completed 5000 runs in T20 cricket with his blistering outing. Coming into the clash, he needed 82 runs to…

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21

Jan

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Woman bypasses security to approach Rohit Sharma in Indore, reveals reason in video | WATCH

A security breach at the Indian team hotel in Indore saw a woman approach Rohit Sharma over her daughter’s critical medical condition, sparking concerns about player safety during international tours. She appealed for help from Rohit and Virat Kohli. Indore: A security lapse outside the Indian team hotel in Indore has sparked widespread discussion after an unexpected incident involving former India captain Rohit Sharma during the recently concluded ODI series against New Zealand. The episode unfolded on Sunday night following the third ODI and has since raised questions about player safety during international assignments in India. A woman was able…

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21

Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav becomes fourth Indian cricketer to register major T20 milestone; joins Kohli, Rohit, Dhawan

Suryakumar Yadav becomes the fourth Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan to score 9000 or more runs in T20 cricket. The India captain was under tremendous scrutiny leading to the five-match series, but the flamboyant batter has shown signs of finding form. Nagpur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav faced heavy scrutiny over his form ahead of the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. The Mumbai batter, however, remained unfazed, stating that he has been batting well in the nets and has no intention of altering his approach, which has delivered consistent success…

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21

Jan

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Why is Kuldeep Yadav not playing 1st T20I vs New Zealand in Nagpur?

Kuldeep Yadav has been made to warm the bench in the first T20I against New Zealand in Nagpur. Varun Chakravarthy has been picked as the specialist spinner, with Axar Patel to support from time to time. New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first. Nagpur: India have benched star spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the first T20I against New Zealand at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur. He warmed the bench in the series against South Africa as well, since Varun Chakravarthy emerged as India’s frontline spinner in the shortest format of the game. On top of that, the surface…

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21

Jan

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ICC warns Bangladesh with replacement threat for T20 World Cup 2026, offers one day to announce final decision

The ICC has given Bangladesh one day to confirm travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, warning they will be replaced if they refuse. A board vote backed replacement, with Scotland on standby to take Bangladesh’s spot. New Delhi: The International Cricket Council has moved closer to a decisive resolution in its standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board over Bangladesh’s refusal to travel to India for the 2026 T20 World Cup. An ICC board meeting, involving representatives from all Full Member nations, had taken place to address the issue and its potential consequences for the tournament. Multiple senior…

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