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Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out of T20 World Cup 2026, know what happened

Afghanistan suffer a blow as Naveen-ul-Haq is ruled out of the West Indies T20Is and next month’s T20 World Cup due to injury. Rashid Khan has left MI Cape Town for national duty, with Kieron Pollard joining the SA20 side. New Delhi: Afghanistan’s preparations for a busy T20 calendar have been disrupted by the loss of fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq, who has been ruled out of both the upcoming three-match T20I series against West Indies and the men’s T20 World Cup starting next month. As per reports, Naveen is scheduled to undergo surgery later this month, though the Afghanistan Cricket Board…

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Manchester Super Giants unveil new logo, sign Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning; Retain Jos Butler

Manchester Originals have rebranded as Manchester Super Giants for the 2026 Hundred, retaining Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. Backed by RPSG Group, the franchise added Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning for the Women's Hundred. MANCHESTER: Manchester Originals have officially been rebranded as Manchester Super Giants ahead of the 2026 Hundred season, with the franchise confirming the retention of England internationals Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone. The squad also includes Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad and former South Africa batter Heinrich Klaasen. Former Australia captain Meg Lanning, India’s World Cup winner Smriti Mandhana, and England spinner Liam Dawson complete the key signings…

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‘Stamina has dropped two levels’ – Loh Kean complains about Delhi pollution after beating HS Pranoy in India Open

Loh Kean Yew defeated HS Prannoy 18-21, 21-19, 21-14 at the India Open. After the match, he highlighted Delhi’s poor air quality and cold weather. Meanwhile, bird droppings caused match interruptions, while BAI defended the tournament’s facilities amid criticism from players. New Delhi: Days after the world number 2 Anders Antonsen withdrew from the India Open Super 750, citing Delhi pollution, former world champion Loh Kean joined the conversation. On Thursday, he displayed his trademark resilience on court, which resulted in a three-game victory over India’s HS Prannoy. After the game, Loh spoke openly about the difficulties posed by the…

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MI vs UP-W WPL 2026 Live Cricket Score: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Playing XI

MI vs UP WPL 2026 Live Cricket Score: UP Warriorz seek their first WPL 2026 win against in-form Mumbai Indians. UP struggled with middle-order and bowling consistency, while MI, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, aim to extend their winning momentum after two victories from three games. Navi Mumbai: UP Warriorz continue to struggle in the WPL 2026 as they prepare to face Mumbai Indians tonight, still seeking their first win. After three matches, the team has shown glimpses of promise but has lacked the consistency needed to convert strong positions into victories. A faltering middle order and an inconsistent bowling attack…

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KSCA intends to host other IPL teams at Chinnaswamy if RCB move matches out of Bengaluru

KSCA awaits government clearance to host IPL matches at Chinnaswamy. With RCB identifying Mumbai and Raipur as backup venues, the association intends to host other IPL teams if RCB decide to move matches out of Bengaluru. Bengaluru: Uncertainty continues to surround the hosting of IPL matches in Bengaluru as the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) awaits clearance from the state government to stage games at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.  Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already identified alternative locations should approval not be granted in time. DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur have…

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Bangladesh Cricket Board sacks Najmul Islam amid player protest, boycott of BPL

BCB removed Nazmul Islam as finance committee chairman after players boycotted cricket, demanding his exit. The board cited organisational interests, with the BCB president taking over the role as talks continue to restore normalcy. New Delhi: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has taken decisive action to defuse a growing crisis by removing Nazmul Islam from his role as chairman of the board’s finance committee. The move follows an escalating protest by players, led by the Cricketers Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), who had announced a boycott of all cricketing activities until Nazmul stepped aside. The decision marks the most concrete response…

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Bangladesh players boycott BPL, demand Najmul Islam’s resignation; BCB issues statement

BCB issued a show-cause notice to director M Najmul Islam after his remarks angered players, triggering boycott threats and BPL disruption. The crisis deepens amid World Cup uncertainty, ICC talks, and strong condemnation from CWAB. Dhaka: A fresh administrative crisis has engulfed Bangladesh cricket after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) moved to formally discipline director M Najmul Islam, whose public comments about national players have sparked an unprecedented confrontation with the playing group. The board confirmed that a show-cause notice has been issued, even as players threaten to suspend participation in all competitions unless Najmul vacates his role. The fallout…

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IND vs USA, U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score: India vs USA Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Teams, Highlights

IND vs USA, U19 World Cup Live Cricket Score: Ayush Mhatre's Indian team is facing the USA in the opening game of the tournament. However, the focus will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi, even as India have won the toss and opted to bowl first. Follow for live updates: Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): IND vs USA, U19 World Cup live cricket score: India are starting their campaign in the U19 World Cup today as they face the USA in the opening game of the tournament. Ayush Mhatre is the captain of the team, while the focus will be on Vaibhav Suryavanshi who will…

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England’s Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed unlikely to travel with T20 World Cup squad due to delay in visas: Report

Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed are of Pakistani heritage and the Indian government are yet to issue visas to them. Due to this, England's T20 World Cup squad which is also due to face Sri Lanka before the mega event, will travel without the two players for now. New Delhi: England's preparations for the upcoming T20 World Cup are disrupted as the Indian government to issue visas Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed, who are of Pakistani heritage. The delay in the visa means both players are unlikely to travel to Sri Lanka with the rest of the squad this weekend. England…

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi on cusp of surpassing Virat Kohli’s stellar record, aims special personal milestone

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will be in action today in the U19 World Cup that will get underway today in Zimbabwe and Namibia. He is on the cusp of Virat Kohli's stellar record on the opening day of the tournament and is also aiming for a special personal milestone. Bulawayo (Zimbabwe): Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been breaking records for fun over the last 12 months with his explosive batting across all age-group cricket. He is already a household name, thanks to his exploits, not only in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but also for India A and India Under-19 teams. He will be…

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