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Jan

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Steve Smith dismisses retirement speculations, says ‘I am just enjoying my cricket’

Australia's stand-in Test captain Steve Smith has confirmed that he is not following Usman Khawaja's footsteps and will not retire from Test cricket as of now. He also stated that he is enjoying his cricket at the moment and there isn't any need to step away. Sydney: Australia's stand-in Test captain Steve Smith has made it clear that he is not retiring from Test cricket anytime soon. He was speaking ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test against England at the SCG and was asked whether he would also follow Usman Khawaja's footsteps and retire from the longest format of…

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03

Jan

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MI Emirates march into their second ILT20 final as Kieron Pollard creates history as captain

MI Emirates qualified for the final of the International League T20 with a comfortable win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. With this win, Kieron Pollard also created history as captain in the shortest format of the game. He joined the elite list of Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, among others. Sharjah: MI Emirates set the finals date with Desert Vipers in the fourth edition of International League T20 with a comfortable win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the second qualifier in Sharjah. It was yet another comprehensive performance from the 2024 champions as they chased down the modest target of…

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02

Jan

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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.  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.  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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02

Jan

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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.  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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02

Jan

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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

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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02

Jan

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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.  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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02

Jan

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‘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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02

Jan

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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 tour the…

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02

Jan

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Sai Sudharsan suffers rib fracture during Vijay Hazare Trophy, likely to be out for six weeks

Sai Sudharsan suffered the injury during Tamil Nadu's Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture against Madhya Pradesh. Sudharsan is likely to be out of action for six weeks and is set to miss the remainder of the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches. New Delhi: Young India batter Sai Sudharsan has suffered a rib fracture during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy, and the left-handed batter is likely to be out for around six weeks to heal from the blow. Sudharsan, who last played for India in the South Africa Test series, fractured the "anterior cortex of the seventh right rib" during Tamil Nadu's VHT…

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02

Jan

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South Africa announce squad for T20 World Cup, no Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs; Kagiso Rabada returns

South Africa have revealed their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 that gets underway on February 7. The Proteas have been placed in Group D along with Afghanistan, Canada, New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates. New Delhi: South Africa have announced their squad for the T20 World Cup 2026 with Aiden Markram set to lead the 15-member side.  Star batters Ryan Rickelton and Tristan Stubbs have missed out on the squad, while fast-bowler Kagiso Rabada returns after missing the T20I series against India due to a rib injury. Meanwhile, a string of players are getting their maiden call-ups for…

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