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Jan

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Virat Kohli on cusp of breaking yet another Sachin Tendulkar’s record in ODIs, Know details

Virat Kohli's every ODI outing is turning out to be a record-breaking these days, thanks to his excellent form in the format. In the first ODI vs New Zealand, the superstar will walk out to break yet another record of SAchin Tneudlksr Vadodara: Virat Kohli is set to play for the first time in 2026 on Sunday (January 11) as the India vs New Zealand ODI series gets underway at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, in Vadodara. This is also the first time Team India will play this year and this could end up being another game where Kohli breaks Sachin…

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Jan

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‘Majority of our finances come from ICC’: Tamim Iqbal cautions Bangladesh amid T20 World Cup row

Bangladesh are at loggerheads with the ICC over playing their T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India. They want their games to be moved to Sri Lanka after the BCCI sent out a directive to KKR to release Mustafizur Rahman from their IPL 2026 squad. New Delhi: Bangladesh's veteran cricketer Tamim Iqbal feels that the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) must take into account the interest and future of the country's cricket before making any decision regarding the ongoing controversy related to the venues in the T20 World Cup 2026. For the unversed, Bangladesh have refused to travel to India, citing…

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Jan

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Did BCCI offer Mustafizur Rahman a comeback in IPL 2026? BCB president reacts to rumours

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam has responded to reports in the Bangladesh media claiming that the BCCI has offered Mustafizur Rahman a comeback in IPL 2026. Notably, BCB has refused to travel to India in response to BCCI removing the fast bowler from IPL. New Delhi: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) Aminul Islam has responded to the reports claiming that the BCCI offered a comeback to Mustafizur Rahman in IPL 2026 amid the ongoing row that has stretched into the T20 World Cup 2026. The BCCI had earlier asked the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to release the fast bowler…

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Jan

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Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram dies after collapsing during match

Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram, K Lalremruata, passed away on Wednesday after collapsing during a local cricket match. His death has sent shockwaves in the Mizoram cricket community and all the scheduled matches in the state have been cancelled as a mark of respect. New Delhi: Former Ranji Trophy cricketer from Mizoram, K Lalremruata, passed away after collapsing during a local cricket match on Wednesday (January 7). His death has sent the shockwaves through the Mizoram cricket community, even as all the scheduled matches have been cancelled by the state cricket association as a mark of respect for him.…

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Jan

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Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana feel WPL will play massive role for India to win T20 World Cup 2026

The fourth edition of WPL 2026 is set to get underway today with the match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, the same venue where India won the Women's World Cup in November last year. Navi Mumbai: November 2, 2025. The day will always be etched in the history of Indian cricket in golden letters as India won the Women's ODI World Cup for the first time in history. The captain and vice-captain of that team - Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana - return to the venue more than two months…

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Jan

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Gill, Siraj IN, 3 players left out: Complete list of changes in India’s ODI squad for New Zealand series

The three-match ODI series between India and New Zealand is set to commence on January 11. India's ODI squad was announced last week, as Ruturaj Gaikwad was surprisingly dropped from the team. Here's the complete list of changes in the squad for the New Zealand series. New Delhi: Team India is set to take the field for the first time in 2026 on Sunday (January 11) as their ODI series against New Zealand will get underway. The BCCI selectors convened a meeting last week and announced the 15-member squad for the contest as skipper Shubman Gill returned to lead the…

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Jan

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Vijay Hazare Trophy: Quarterfinal schedule confirmed, teams, venues and all you need to know

The league stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded on Thursday (January 8). Karnataka, Mumbai, Uttar Pradesh, Saurashtra, Delhi, Vidarbha, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh qualified for the knockouts. All the matches will be played at the BCCI CoE grounds. Bengaluru: The league stage of the Vijay Hazare Trophy concluded on Thursday (January 8), and eight teams were also confirmed to play in the quarterfinals. The remaining matches of the tournament are set to be played now at the BCCI Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru and the quarterfinal matches are scheduled to take place on January 12 and 13. Karnataka…

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08

Jan

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‘Please open’: Robin Uthappa backs Rishabh Pant to bat in the top order ahead of IPL 2026

Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa came forward and talked about how star India wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant could heavily benefit from batting in the top order in the upcoming edition of the IPL. New Delhi: The stage is set for the 19th edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The 10 franchises have their squads set ahead of the new season, and the fans will be waiting in anticipation for the season to start. Ahead of the season, former India cricketer Robin Uthappa took centre stage and talked about star batter Rishabh Pant.  Uthappa advised Pant to bat up…

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08

Jan

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WPL 2026 Live: When and where to watch Women’s Premier League on TV and streaming in India?

With the latest edition of the WPL (Women's Premier League) 2026 right around the corner, let us have a look at the live streaming, broadcast, and where to watch details for the fourth edition of the marquee tournament. New Delhi: The stage is set for the season opener of the WPL (Women’s Premier League) 2026. The marquee tournament will kick off on February 9, and the season opener will see defending champions Mumbai Indians women taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru women.  The two sides will lock horns at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, and it could be…

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Jan

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Yastika Bhatia ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury, Gujarat Giants share heartfelt video ahead of new season

Star India women's wicket keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has officially been ruled out of the upcoming WPL (Women's Premier League) 2025 season due to the knee injury that she sustained before the ODI World Cup 2025. New Delhi: In a major blow for WPL (Women’s Premier League) franchise Gujarat Giants, 25-year-old wicket keeper batter Yastika Bhatia has been ruled out of the upcoming edition of the tournament. It is worth noting that Bhatia was roped in by Gujarat Giants for Rs 50 lakh.  It is interesting to note that Bhatia was already injured beforehand, as Gujarat Giants bought her in…

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