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Jan

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Bangladesh’s shooting delegation set to travel to India for Asian Air Gun Championship amid T20 WC controversy

The Bangladesh government has approved its shooting delegation to travel to India for the upcoming Asian Air Gun Championship that is slated to be held from February 2-14 despite the ongoing controversy around the T20 World Cup 2026. New Delhi: The Bangladesh government has authorised its shooters to travel to India for next month's Asian Air Gun Championship. It is worth noting that the tournament will be held at the Dr Karni Singh Range from February 2 to 14. With the country approving its shooting delegation to travel to India, the Bangladesh government’s double standards have come to the forefront. …

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Australia women announce squads for multi-format India series, Healy set to feature in final assignment

Cricket Australia recently came forward and announced Australia women's squad for the upcoming multi-format series against India. The two sides will lock horns across three T20Is, three ODIs, and an only Test match as well. New Delhi: The stage is set for the upcoming multi-format series between Australia women and India women. The Women in Blue will be touring Australia for three T20Is, three ODIs, and an only Test match. It is worth noting that the T20Is will be played on February 15, 19, and 21. The ODI games will be played on February 24 and 27 and March 1.…

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Sophie Molineux announced as Australia women’s new all-format captain

Star Australia women's all-rounder Sophie Molineux has been named as the side's new all-format captain ahead of the multi-format series against India women. She will begin her captaincy assignment by leading her side in the upcoming T20I series. New Delhi: Cricket Australia recently came forward and announced that 28-year-old bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux will be the new all-format captain of the Australia women’s side. Molineux will be succeeding Alyssa Healy in the role. She will captain the side for the first time in the T20I leg of the upcoming multi-format series against India.  It is worth noting that India women…

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28

Jan

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Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 in England

Bangladesh and Netherlands qualified for the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup in England after Super Six wins in Nepal. Bangladesh maintained their perfect record and Netherlands earned a maiden World Cup berth following a DLS victory over USA. New Delhi: Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked their spots at the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup following commanding displays at the qualifying tournament in Nepal. The victories mark a historic achievement for the Netherlands, who will make their debut in the main event, while Bangladesh continue their consistent presence in the tournament since hosting it in 2014. Both teams secured their…

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Jan

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India go down to New Zealand in fourth T20I as Shivam Dube’s knock goes in vain

India suffered their first loss in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand as the Men in Blue fell 50 runs short of the 216-run target at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. New Delhi: India lost the fourth T20I against New Zealand at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Wednesday as most of their batters failed while chasing 216 against the Kiwis. With India's top-order failing, Shivam Dube tried pulling off a miracle, which wasn't there for the hosts in Vizag as the Men in Blue went down by 50 runs. Going with a batter short with Ishan Kishan replaced…

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28

Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav reveals reason behind playing six batters in 4th T20I vs New Zealand, reflects on 50-run defeat

Suryakumar Yadav said India intentionally played six batters in the 4th T20I to test World Cup combinations and bowling depth. He also admitted the lack of partnerships hurt the chase as India suffered a 50-run defeat to New Zealand. Visakhapatnam: India suffered a hammering 50-run defeat in the fourth T20I against New Zealand at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Ishan Kishan, who picked up a niggle in the third T20I of the series, was replaced by Arshdeep Singh, as the team management wanted to play an additional bowler for the match. However, playing an extra pacer didn’t quite help…

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Jan

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Aaron Jones charged for breaching CWI, ICC’s anti-corruption code, handed immediate ban

USA batter Aaron Jones has been suspended after being charged by the ICC with five anti-corruption breaches linked mainly to the Bim10 league, ruling him out of World Cup selection as a wider investigation continues. New Delhi: USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended from all forms of cricket after being charged by the International Cricket Council with multiple violations of its Anti-Corruption Code. The 31-year-old has been handed an immediate ban from playing, with the ICC confirming that he has 14 days to formally respond to the allegations. The development comes at a sensitive time for USA Cricket,…

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Jan

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Undefeated Australia storm into U19 World Cup 2026 semifinals after beating West Indies

Australia defeated West Indies in their last Super Six match to make their way into the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026. Australia are the defending champions of the World Cup. New Delhi: Australia have made it to the semifinals of the U19 World Cup 2026 after defeating West Indies in their last Super Six match in Group 1 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Led by a hundred from Oliver Peake and a four-wicket haul from Charles Lachmund, the Aussies defeated the Windies by 22 runs in a high-scoring affair. Captain Peake smashed 109 from 117 balls, while…

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Jan

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Real Madrid vs Benfica: Where to watch UEFA Champions League clash on TV and stream online in India?

Benfica host Real Madrid in a decisive Champions League clash, with the Portuguese side needing a win to keep qualification hopes alive. Madrid, on the other hand, aim to secure a top-eight finish and direct entry into the knockout stage amid strong recent form. Lisbon: Benfica will host Real Madrid at Estádio da Luz in Lisbon on Wednesday as both clubs meet in the final matchday of the 2025–26 UEFA Champions League league phase. This fixture carries significant weight as Benfica must win to keep their hopes of advancing alive, while Real Madrid are aiming to secure a direct spot…

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Jan

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Suryakumar Yadav makes gains in ICC rankings after returning to form, Hardik, Dube also rise

Suryakumar Yadav surged back into the top 10 of the ICC T20I batting rankings, climbing five places to seventh after back-to-back unbeaten half-centuries against New Zealand. New Delhi: India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav made strong strides in the ICC rankings as per the latest update on Wednesday, January 28. Following his strong half-centuries in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand, SKY gained five spots in the rankings for the T20I batters to jump to the seventh spot.  Surya has found his form back ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Following a dry-patch of over a year, Surya hit…

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