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ICC Chairman Jay Shah to review Bangladesh situation in high-profile meeting with BCCI officials

ICC Chair Jay Shah will meet BCCI officials in Vadodara to address Bangladesh’s reluctance to travel to India for the T20 World Cup. Bangladesh demands man-to-man security for all members, citing national pride, while ICC seeks a solution preserving tournament integrity. Vadodara: ICC Chair Jay Shah is preparing for crucial discussions with BCCI officials on Sunday in Vadodara to address the growing standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board regarding the T20 World Cup 2026. Shah will meet on the sidelines of the first India vs New Zealand ODI, where he is present as a special invitee of the Baroda Cricket…

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Jemimah Rodrigues creates WPL history on debut as captain; DC opt to bowl first vs MI

Jemimah Rodrigues became the youngest-ever WPL captain at 25 for Delhi Capitals. On her debut, she won the toss and chose to bowl first vs Mumbai Indians at DY Patil. After the toss, she revealed to be excited to take over the leadership role. Navi Mumbai: Delhi Capitals have appointed Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain for the Women’s Premier League, marking a leadership shift ahead of the new cycle. Co-owner Parth Jindal highlighted the need for a fresh beginning and emphasised the value of having an Indian player lead the side, a vision that paved the way for Jemimah’s…

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Meg Lanning surpasses Ellyse Perry in legendary WPL record list in clash against Gujarat Giants

Meg Lanning moved to second on the WPL all-time run list after scoring 30 vs Gujarat Giants, taking her tally to 982. She overtook Ellyse Perry, who opted out of the WPL 2026. Nat Sciver-Brunt remains the leading run-scorer. Navi Mumbai: UP Warriorz skipper Meg Lanning added another milestone to her WPL career by moving past former Australia teammate Ellyse Perry on the tournament’s all-time run-scorers list. Her 30 off 27 balls against Gujarat Giants took her aggregate to 982 runs, placing her second overall. Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt continues to lead the chart with 1031 runs, while Perry now…

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WPL 2026: Who is Anushka Sharma? 22-year-old steals spotlight on WPL debut vs UP Warriorz

Anushka Sharma impressed on her WPL debut, scoring 44 off 30 for Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz. The 22-year-old MP all-rounder, bought for INR 45 lakh, showcased composure and form, stitching a 103-run partnership with captain Ash Gardner. Navi Mumbai: Anushka Sharma wreaked havoc in her Women’s Premier League debut against UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Having enormous success for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and also for India C, Gujarat Giants bought her for INR 45 lakhs in the WPL auction. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, too, were interested in her service, but Gujarat eventually…

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Shubman Gill reacts to being dropped from T20 World Cup 2026 squad, says ‘I am where I am supposed to be’

Shubman Gill addressed his exclusion from India’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad, saying he respects the selectors’ decision and believes destiny will guide his career. He wished the T20 team success ahead of the tournament. Vadodara: Shubman Gill failed to retain his spot in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup 2026 after a series of low scores in the format. He was under immense scrutiny for his performance but the team management was expected to back the opener, given that the 26-year-old was also a key member of the leadership group. However, the selectors made a bold decision,…

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Neeraj Chopra parts ways with coach Jan Zelezny, know what happened

Neeraj Chopra and coach Jan Zelezny have mutually ended their one-season partnership. Despite mixed results, the stint included Chopra’s first 90m throw. Chopra will now guide his own training ahead of the 2027 World Championship and 2028 Olympics. New Delhi: Olympic gold medallist Neeraj Chopra has brought an end to his short but high-profile coaching association with Czech legend Jan Zelezny, concluding a partnership that lasted just one competitive season. The decision was confirmed through a joint statement issued by both athlete and coach, underlining mutual respect rather than disappointment or discord. The collaboration carried enormous symbolic weight. Zelezny, widely…

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Ravichandran Ashwin gives his take on England’s performance after Ashes 2025-26 series loss

Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin recently came forward and talked about Brendon McCullum's tactics after England lost the Ashes 2025-26 series. He gave his take on the matter after the Bazball philosophy came under heavy scrutiny. New Delhi: The Ashes 2025-26 ended on a disappointing note for England. Taking on Australia across five Test matches, the Ben Stokes-led England was only able to win one Test match and ended up losing the remaining four as Australia comfortably retained the Ashes and put in a brilliant performance.  With England losing the series 4-1, the Bazball philosophy of the side and the…

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Sunil Gavaskar joins Jemimah Rodrigues for much-awaited duet, gifts her special guitar | Watch

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently went viral after he gifted star india women's batter Jemimah Rodrigues with a special customised guitar and sang with her ahead of the WPL 2026 season as well. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar caught all the headlines recently. The former batter gifted a special guitar in the shape of a bat to star India women’s batter Jemimah Rodrigues. Gavaskar presented Jemimah with the customised guitar before sitting down to jam with her.  It is interesting to note that the jam session between Jemimah and Sunil Gavaskar took place on the eve of…

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PV Sindhu’s Malaysia Open campaign comes to an end, loses semi-final clash to Wang Zhiyi

Star India shuttler PV Sindhu faced a defeat in the semi-final of the ongoing Malaysia Open 2025. She faced a defeat against China's Wang Zhiyi as the Indian star's campaign came to an end on a disappointing note. New Delhi: Star Indian badminton star PV Sindhu crashed out of the ongoing Malaysia Open 2025. Taking on China’s Wang Zhiyi in the semi-final of the competition. It is interesting to note that Wang Zhiyi is ranked world number two, and she dominated the clash throughout, defeating Sindhu in the clash.  Notably, Zhiyi handed Sindhu a 16-21, 15-21 loss. It is also…

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Nadine de Klerk joins Deepti Sharma in unique list after her masterclass in WPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk was exceptional for her side in the season opener of the ongoing WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026. Putting in a POTM performance, De Klerk joined India all-rounder Deepti Sharma in an elite list. New Delhi: The WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026 season opener between Mumbai Indians women and Royal Challengers Bengaluru women completely belonged to star RCB all-rounder Nadine de Klerk. It is worth noting that the clash between the two sides saw Mumbai coming into bat first.  The side was left completely perplexed by RCB’s bowling attack, and De Klerk led from the…

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